The New Breed [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

by Gary Chester (Author) "All drummers develop their own patterns, beats and methods of execution as they grow as musicians..." (more)
Key Phrases: many drummers, drum part, snare drum, Gary Chester

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Product Description
Gary Chester was one of the busiest studio drummers of the '60s and '70s and played on hundreds of hit records. His systems have been used and endorsed by drummers such as Kenny Aronoff, Danny Gottlieb, and Dave Weckl. This is not just another drum book, but rather a system that will help you develop the skills needed to master today's studio requirements. By working with this book, you'll improve your reading, concentraton, coordination, right and left-hand lead, and awareness of the click.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Modern Drummer Publications; illustrated edition edition (November 1, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881887498
• ISBN-13: 978-0881887495
• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 8.7 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #740,083 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An original! That uses an approach found in no other book., April 25, 2001

By A Customer

Regardless of style, this book can help your set playing. New Breed provides a novel approach to developing four way coordination on the drum set, and it includes exercises that will improve your reading, execution and creativity. It is not meant to be breezed through, and unless you're remarkably coordinated, you won't breeze through it. It definitely breaks the direct "here are some beats for you to practice" approach. New Breed is a good tool for developing technique---especially limb independence, but it is also an excellent resource for developing creativity. Even though I am still in the early stages of using this book my bass drum creativity has taken off. I am also convinced this book also will help you to improve your time, if used correctly. Gary also provides great suggestions on how to approach playing, and practicing that I've not found anywhere else. Because I am totally self-taught, this part has been very helpful to me personally. If you are a beginner, it will probably be a bit too much for you, but intermediates and advanced drummers will be pleasantly challenged. If you don't read music, you'll need to learn in order to work this program.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I am proud to own this book, June 3, 1999

By A Customer

When I am through with this book, my brain will be a little bit larger. Yeah, this book makes you think. It's hard but the challenges make you into a better drummer. I've only worked on the first of 39 sections in this book and everything I do around the drumset just become easier. It's my favorite drum book.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book - but definitely NOT for the beginner!, April 15, 2004

By	Sean Welch (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is loaded with excercises that will dramatically improve limb independence - it's not easy stuff! Also, it's not really a play-along kind of book where you'll immediately apply the patterns to your playing - so if you're just looking to pick up some cool beats and fills, you should look elsewhere. Now, if you're into buckling down and honing your chops, then this is definitely a book you should consider!