He was born in albany, new york, and began his music education by studying the. Moeller, who described the technique after observing the way civil war drummers struck the drum in the late 1800s. A new 3 part series from drummer jai es of drumeo and drumlife. Its a very historic, accurate drum instruction book for the parade drummer. Speed, power, control, endurance by jim chapin learn drums now. Moeller, the moeller technique is a group of useful snare drumming practices allowing drummers to use their hands more effectively, to enhance their accentuation skills and produce a richer sound by investing less energy. The moeller method, to most, is a secret technique that hard to find any information on these days. Moeller, as described in his book the art of snare drumming. The first stroke to the moeller method we should learn is the full stroke. Improve your drum playing skills by learning a few tips from this drum playing video by watching this instructor guide you along the way. Drum book request the moeller book the art of snare. The moeller method is a technique used on your sticks to maximize the control and speed of your drumsticks.
Its the most essential technique used in modern drumming. Seven powerful exercises that combine all strokes and motions. The moeller technique is the best method to learn how to play drums with speed and dynamics, using the drum sticks bounce. Click here to book in for a drum lesson at mikes drum studio cambridge.
If you are looking for a book to give you step by step instructions on the famous moeller single stroke stick method, this is not it. It will totally change the way you approach grooves and fillins and will take. For those who do not know already the moeller method is a technique that utilizes each bounce on your stick to, maximize the speed, endurance and power of your strokes. A complete breakdown of the moeller method low, half, and full. This whipping motion with your wrist is very important. Jun, 20 forearm rotation was a key element in the snare drum technique that jim chapin and sanford moeller taught. Bass drum exercise 2 play the pulse for 4 beats, then double pulse for 4 beats.
If you are a drummer looking to increase your speed, power, and control of your drumsticks, then you may want to look into the moeller method. The moeller method is all about learning how to whip the drumstick at the drum using your entire arm, not just the fingers or wrists. The moeller method secrets video lessons will teach you the moeller technique to help you improve your hand speed, power, and control on the drums. Malaysia drum lessons the benefits of the moeller method. Speed, power, control, endurance by jim chapin learn. A classic snare drum method for the rudimental snare drummer has long been considered a staple of snare drum technique books, helping define technique for rudimental snare drum for over 50 years. Drum instruction the belief that anyone can beat a drum is discouragingly popular. I initially learned moeller in matched grip but without the forearm rotation. This approach combines techniques from a variety of teachers who pioneered snare drum technique henry adler, jim blackley, billy gladstone, sanford moeller and george lawrence stone. Applications for using the finger control technique around the drum set excellent for coming up with unique drum beat and fill ideas. The moeller stroke drum technique is named for the drummer sanford a. One of the issues is that we tend to give a fuck about way to many things when we play music. This article explains how you can learn the moeller technique, as well as explaining its origins. Covers finger control technique, the motions, the tap stroke, the full stroke, the half stroke, the down stroke, and the up stroke.
Nov 28, 2016 in this drum lesson you will learn the moeller technique. But most have not paid attention to moellers words. Download pdf the moeller technique workshop beyond the moeller technique. The moeller book is a selfteaching manual moeller s own words, that can only improve a drummers technique when carefully read. Sanford augustus gus moeller gus moeller is usually associated with the moeller method or moeller technique considered by some to be a misnomer, which advocates the use of ancient snare drumming techniques that can be used by drummers when playing a drum kit. It is a natural system of movement that works with the body, permitting the sticks to bounce in an unrestricted manner. How to read musical notes and rests learn drums now. The moeller method, moeller technique or whipping technique is a percussive stroke method that combines a variety of techniques with the goal of improving hand speed, power, and control while.
It rests in the stands cradle without being clamped down. Jan 16, 2018 the moeller technique is a great drumming method that can swiftly improve your skills and teach you how to save energy while drumming. Mar 07, 2014 a new 3 part series from drummer jai es of drumeo and drumlife. Also, learning this technique is a great platform for some more advanced drumming styles. The moeller technique is a great drumming method that can swiftly improve your skills and teach you how to save energy while drumming. The moeller method is broke down into three strokes, the full moeller, the half moeller and the low. The moeller book covers all aspects of snare drumming, including everything from basic strokes through more complex rudiments. Studying from this book along with additional explanations from jim chapin or another teacher, a drummer can yield a wealth. Mikes blazing fast flurry fills based on finger control an explanation of the motions, and how they will benefit you. Learning how to master the moeller method, which includes the up stroke, down stroke, full stroke, and stick grips can be the most beneficial technique any drummer can learn.
Just as we match the accented snare with the bass drum patterns in unit 10 from last quarter, we will be playing accents with and without the bass drum in this exercise. Forearm rotation was a key element in the snare drum technique that jim chapin and sanford moeller taught. It will totally change the way you approach grooves and fillins and will take your drumming to a whole new level. Mark masons book the subtle art of not giving a fuck has some great lessons that can be applied to drumming.
Secret to moeller stroke revealed in slow motion drum. Raise your stick to about shoulder height, and drop your arm. The new cover is magenta or purple with image of drum sticks over snare. Inspirational solos and practical applications for. Moeller method and whip motion technique introduction to the video drum lesson. In this drumstroke tutorial series, master drum instructor luke oswald teaches you the secrets of the challenging, but extremely effective, percussive stroke technique called the moeller method.
I suggest any of the stone books, or joe morelos advanced studies series. The point in which you get the most bounces is your fulcrum point. In this drumstroke tutorial series, master drum instructor luke oswald teaches you the secrets of the challenging, but extremely effective, percussive stroke technique called the moeller. Snare drum method books, technique, study lone star. Moeller, as described in his book the art of snare drumming, also called the moeller book. It covers the basics of anatomy and the physics of drums. The method has been perceived in the drumming community as a secret method. He outlined the system in his book the art of snare drumming, also called the moeller book. The stepbystep lessons in this section will show you how to play ghost notes, use crosssticking, play rim shots, incorporate dynamics, use a metronome, develop the heeltoe technique, use proper cymbal technique, develop finger control, use the moeller method, and apply essential drum rudiments.
Lets break that secret and explain the technique in detail, uncovering the reason why this method is used by every professional drummer around. The stepbystep lessons in this section will show you how to play ghost notes, use crosssticking, play rim shots, incorporate dynamics, use a metronome, develop the heeltoe technique, use proper cymbal. Not all titles are available in all countries due to restrictions. This article was posted in 2004, when drum forums were not covering moellers book with much accuracy or understanding. Its all about your wrist and a fluid and relaxed motion at the kit.
You can imagine how powerful the stroke will be when it strikes a cymbal or a drum. This video tutorial explains the moeller stroke as well as provides a few exercises to practice this technique. A classic snare drum method for the rudimental snare drummer has long been considered a staple of snare drum technique books, helping define technique for rudimental snare. I dont care which version, as i believe they are pretty much identical regarding the information. The first book in agostinis series of drum set method books. Setting up the snare drum the snare drum has metal wires called snares attached to the bottom head. The moeller book is a selfteaching manual moellers own words, that can only improve a drummers technique when carefully read. Around a decade later, when i studied with jim chapin i realized what i was doing wasnt actually what sanford moeller taught. Start with the tip of the stick on your drum, raise your wrist slightly and whip from that position. Snare drum method books, technique, study lone star percussion. If you learn the concepts on this dvd and put them into practice when you play the drum set, you will have no reason to worry about studying drumming hand technique from anyone else. Moeller, the moeller technique is a group of useful snare drumming practices allowing drummers to use their hands more effectively, to enhance. Moeller technique this lesson dedicated to drum rudiments and fundamentals, introduces the basic principles of the. We are constantly growing to provide you with high quality video lessons to help you on your journey to become the best drummer you can possibly be.
Also, learning this technique is a great platform for. The first book to publish sanfords research was by william ludwig in 1925, called the moeller book. Each lesson comes with a comprehensive downloadable pdf with all the notation to guarantee an optimal learning experience. The moeller book covers all aspects of snare drumming, including everything from basic strokes through more complex.
The moeller method is a technique used by every professional drummer, so why not learn it yourself. And trying to depend on the book s pictures alone without reading what moeller says about them is a sure recipe for missing all the important stuff. A drummer, however, hits a drum or cymbal once until the next note is played. In the 1970s and 1980s, larger configurations nine pieces or more became popular. This moeller technique is also great for jazz andor classical drummers, as it can be used quietly and provides great ways of getting more strokes for less energy. Prices and availability subject to change without notice. Hollow and filled note heads are used to indicate drums. The dvd speed, power, control, endurance by jim chapin is a definitive work about one of these 4 drumming basics. Popular drum sets of the 1950s and 1960s were fourpiece kits, having. Moeller method history of the moeller stroke and technique. Oct 04, 2018 this moeller technique is also great for jazz andor classical drummers, as it can be used quietly and provides great ways of getting more strokes for less energy. The moeller method, moeller technique or whipping technique is a percussive stroke method that combines a variety of techniques with the goal of improving hand speed, power, and control while offering the flexibility to add accented notes at will. When studying percussion technique, the initial approach is surely the most important phase. In this drum lesson you will learn the moeller technique.
It will totally change the way you approach grooves and fillins and will take your drumming. But most have not paid attention to moeller s words. This will cause a whipping like motion on your wrist and give you a solid powerful stroke on the drum. How to play fast hihat in drum grooves moeller technique. Moeller method and whip motion technique virtual drumming. Check out this simple instructional drum video on how to use the moeller stroke on the drums. Learning how to play the moeller method is not actually that difficulty at all. Luke begins by explaining his approach to the moeller method, and why its a valuable technique for any drummer to learn. Moeller method strokes and tricks drums player world. Popular drum sets of the 1950s and 1960s were fourpiece kits, having only one tom mounted on the bass drum. If it wasnt for him, the technique would have probably faded out. Play the bass drum using the heel down technique, then using the heel up technique. Studying from this book along with additional explanations from jim chapin or another teacher, a drummer can yield a wealth of knowledge regarding the use of a drumming system thay is oftreferenced, but seldom mastered. Sanford augustus gus moeller 18861960 was an american rudimental drummer, national champion, educator, and author.