Aleksandr
Member
I will try and keep this short and to the point.
I've been drumming for eight years now. I am currently drumming in two hardcore punk bands. I have been playing in hardcore punk bands for around four years now.
In two months I will be trying out for my colleges Jazz band. I have always wanted to be able to consider myself a Jazz drummer, and I believe this to be my first step toward achieving that goal.
I think of myself a pretty decent drummer as is. I have never played in a Jazz band before, and I don't know enough of Jazz currently. I also need to learn how to read music. I was thinking that picking up a couple books would be a good starting place, could anyone recommend any? Is there a premier Jazz drumming book?
I was told by the Jazz band instructor that I needed to demonstrate efficiency in rock and swing jazz.
Two months is a short period of time, but I think I will be able to pull through with enough practice. Wish me luck.
I've been drumming for eight years now. I am currently drumming in two hardcore punk bands. I have been playing in hardcore punk bands for around four years now.
In two months I will be trying out for my colleges Jazz band. I have always wanted to be able to consider myself a Jazz drummer, and I believe this to be my first step toward achieving that goal.
I think of myself a pretty decent drummer as is. I have never played in a Jazz band before, and I don't know enough of Jazz currently. I also need to learn how to read music. I was thinking that picking up a couple books would be a good starting place, could anyone recommend any? Is there a premier Jazz drumming book?
I was told by the Jazz band instructor that I needed to demonstrate efficiency in rock and swing jazz.
Two months is a short period of time, but I think I will be able to pull through with enough practice. Wish me luck.