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Media:		Sheet Music

Arrangement:		Drums (DRUMS)

Catalogue #:		HLE06631619

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Gary Chester. Modern Drummer Books. Gary Chester was one of the busiest studio drummers of the 60s and 70s and played on hundreds of hit records. His systems have been used and endorsed by drummers such as Kenny Aronoff, Danny Gottlieb and Dave Weckl. This is not just another drum book, but rather a system that will help you develop the skills needed to master today's studio requirements.

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Gary was an amazing inspiration to his students and an incredible drummer. Everyone can benefit from this book.
pandora

I originally picked this book up to learn to read drum notation.
After just a few pages of reading "melodies" that are to be played along to a number of "systems", I found my reading had significantly improved. The "systems" are patterns played with both hands and feet, which you then play “melodies” over the top of, with either hands or feet. For example, playing straight 16th notes on the hi-hat, hitting the bass drum on 1, 2, 3 and 4. Obviously the melodies are a lot more complex than this as you work through, but that is the principle of the system/melody method. If I was to work through Chester's complete book, doing everything as he writes, I would have much better independence, co-ordination and time-keeping, if I practiced the examples to a click track. And I can tell that after having bought it a mere few weeks ago.
Chester's method is clearly excellent, and has stood the test of time.
I am by no means a fan of a lot of the well-known players who have learned from the book, such as Dave Weckl. However, I think it's up to the individual whether they turn into a chops player. You can come out of reading this book a very, very musical player. That is still within your own control. This book gives you the technique and reading to play a lot of very complex patterns, which are there if you need them. It’s up to the individual whether they played an inverted 32nd note paradiddle between the floor tom and hi-hat or the bass drum and rack tom every other measure. Don’t be afraid of this book, thinking you won’t be able control your playing. You won’t necessarily turn into Mike Portnoy.
I think it's a superb method, which will increase your understanding of music more than any other book out there.
Chester also explains and discusses (arguably more) important aspects of playing, such as set up, time keeping, groove and swing, singing to playing, as well as finer points, like bass drum technique.
My only criticism is Chester's method is quite difficult to concentrate on- this is by no means a book that you could get through in a matter of a month or two. It commands every ounce of your attention. It is a challenge. A real challenge.
Ben Clarke