The Art of Drumming – Reading Text in 4/4

by Matt Patella, Stu Segal (Editor), Tim Shahady (Photographer)

Matt Patella has been teaching people to play for over 50 years. No gimmicks, no “systems”. Matt teaches a natural method of playing. Not only will he teach you to use the natural movement of your hands and feet, he will also help you get in touch with the natural rhythms at your core. “The Art of Drumming” series begins with the foundation of music education, reading music. The series guides you through the development of your hands, the ability to independently play with all four limbs, ostinato patterns that you’ll use in jazz, rock, funk, and much more. “The Art of Drumming” will teach you to be the complete drummer, with both effective technique, and a genuine understanding of music theory. “Volume I, Reading Text in 4/4” will teach you to read in Common Time, 4/4, and will introduce you to many of the patterns you will use every time you play. Every step of your journey through the possibilities of drumming and rhythm is guided by the video tutorials Matt has prepared for each Volume, all available, free, at www.mattpatella.net

85 pages, Paperback

Published July 26, 2012