Peter Magadini Jazz Drums

In this information-packed Hal Leonard video series, Master Jazz Drummer and Clinician Peter Magadini reveals the essential ingredients of Jazz Drumming. Inspirational live performances, concise explanations, demonstrations and exercises provide a comprehensive overview of Traditional and Contemporary Jazz Drumming Styles and Techniques.

Videos

• Jazz Roots (06:58) - Peter explores ceremonial rhythms, the Gangokui Bell, and explores the correlation between Jazz and the South and West African rhythms.

• The Jazz Ride Cymbal (11:43) - Peter discusses his cymbals and explains how the ride is the heart beat of Jazz. Peter also covers the connections between the other drums and cymbals to the ride cymbal. Filled with short demonstrations, you'll catch on pretty quick while keeping up in the booklet.

• Ride Cymbal Independence (03:10) - Peter discusses and demonstrates some advanced techniques for the ride cymbal. Follow along with Peter's demonstrations and put it all together.

• Jazz Form & Structure (05:56) - Peter discusses the '12 Bar Blues' and mixes things up with some odd meters like 5/4, as well as some other examples of Jazz structure. Peter also shows us some Jazz forms like the 'AABA form'.

• Latin Jazz Patterns (05:12) - Peter explores the difference between traditional and Latin Jazz and demonstrates the 'Bossa Nova' and 'Samba'.

• Improvisation Technique (10:12) - Peter discusses improvisation techniques, solos, fills, triplets and creating your over all drumming style. Peter shows exercises on a drum pad such as single and double strokes, paradiddle, the "6 Stroke Roll" and more.

• Solo Structure (04:42) - In this video Peter exchanges solos with the band and explains the different bar amounts and how the band correlates their different parts.

• Brushes (08:07) - Peter discusses some basic patterns to follow with your own brushes, and how to develop your own style. Peter also explores hand placement, accents, spacing and the tone of the brushes.

• Reading & Interpretation (13:27) - In this video Peter explores reading drum charts, and with the help of the band, goes over a few different styles of reading them. He also talks about the dangers of reading and how to keep in time. Remember to keep up in the booklet for close follow along directions.

• Final Remarks & Credits (01:23) - Peter makes his final comments and signs off until next time.