Drumyourfaceoff
Junior Member
With the aid of my drum instructor I am really digging into Jim Chapin’s "Advanced Techniques for the Modern Drummer." I just came home from the studio frustrated beyond belief because I am trying to gain better control over my right foot playing heel-down. It’s rough! I am hashing out the section where the rhythm (kick or snare) is playing straight sixteenth note combinations over the ride ostinato instead of being "swung...." Ring any bells to ANYone on here? I am having such a hard time gaining control over my feet heel-down. I know the answer will always be "start slow and eventually it will come," but... Man... It’s hard.
I have been playing about 13 years and I actually know my way around a drum kit really well. I have been on full U.S. tours with rock bands and I have a lot of experience... But my real interest now is jazz. So... Any advice on hashing out heel down techniques would be appreciated. ANY advice for Chapin’s book would be appreciated as well....
I have been playing about 13 years and I actually know my way around a drum kit really well. I have been on full U.S. tours with rock bands and I have a lot of experience... But my real interest now is jazz. So... Any advice on hashing out heel down techniques would be appreciated. ANY advice for Chapin’s book would be appreciated as well....