Styles
Learning different styles is often accomplished through the process of transcribing drumbeats by listening repeatedly to recordings. There are play along recordings with books that explain some of the essential sounds and rhythms used in a variety of musical styles. Professional drummers must be acquainted with a myriad of styles to adapt to most playing situations.
Afro-Cuban Style
A straight eighth-note style of music involving rhythms found in dance forms of the Cha Cha, Mambo, and many others. Read more here.
Brazilian Style
A straight eighth-note style of music involving rhythms found in dance forms of the Bossa Nova, Samba, and many others. Read more here.
CHARTS - INTERPRETATION
A critical element of reading and playing jazz music, especially big band arrangements. Read more here.
FUNK / FUSION
Straight or swung eighth-note styles involving music influenced by blues, jazz, and other forms. Read more here.
Jazz Style
Typically a swung eighth-note style of music with the ride cymbal as the main time-keeping element. Read more here.
Rock Style
A heavier style of music usually involving a strong back beat on two and four. Read more here.
