I'm betting most of you know a multitude of ways to use Reed's "Biblical" book Syncopation for the Modern Drummer for drum set study. I'm going to share my 12 favorites ways (so far) in a jazz context, with a few even 1/8th note ideas as well. There are 3 parts, with 4 sections in each part. Part 1 focuses on independence/interdependent exercises using the snare, toms and bass drum.


Section 1 - Basic Jazz Groove - Read the written line on the snare and/or toms
Section 2 Basic Jazz Groove - Read the written line with your bass drum
Section 3 - Basic Jazz Groove - Read the written line with 1/8s on the BD and 1/4s on the snare
Section 3A - Basic Jazz Groove - Read the written line with 1/8s on the snare and 1/4s on the BD
Section 4 - Basic Bossa Nova Groove - Read the written line with a SD click pattern, on the SD or toms


I especially like to use pages 38 - 45 - Full page exercises 1 - 8. Pages 33 - 37 (Syncopation Sets) serve as a good primer; as do pages 30-32. Note: page #s may vary based on your edition.


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