Shaun obviously has deep roots in rudimental playing. The art of snare drumming was published in 1925 6 years before the formalization of the 26 us rudiments of. Drum book request the moeller book the art of snare. This author purchased and studied moeller s book for the first time in 1956. I found that the book s photos had to be carefully studied, however, in order to fully grasp the unique drumming style being demonstrated. In the words of the author, it is the ideal book for improving. George lawrence stones stick control is the original classic, often called the bible of drumming. What are some good exercises to improve on snare drum. Bluffers guide to the art of pipe band snare drumming. Moeller was impressed at their ability to play at high volumes for long periods without tiring. It is considered difficult to learn and no consensus has been reached as to what this technique actually consists of. The variety of snare drum sheet music that is offered will attempt to cover all aspects of modern snare drumming. A fresh approach to the snare drum by mark wessels.
The art of bop drumming by john riley manhattan musicalfred since its release in 1994, this bookcd package has established itself as essential in learning modern jazz from a technical as well as a philosophical standpoint. Research offcampus without worrying about access issues. There are a great number of exercises to help improve yourself on the snare drum. Moeller s unique point of view was that he considered drum students, who were learning to drum correctly, to be students of eurhythmics. In 1925, moeller compiled and wrote instructor in the art of snare drumming. How to apply the free stroke technique drums player world. Moeller of the moeller method of drumming states, to acquire a knowledge of the true nature of the. Moeller through the chapin lens modern drummer magazine. Dec 30, 2017 tune in for todays video on the moeller method. Many people who listed it also cited rileys followup, beyond bop drumming. Moeller was an american rudimental drummer, educator and drum builder. He wrote about the technique in his famous drumming book, the art of snare drumming. Moeller, as described in his book the art of snare drumming, also called the moeller book.
The new cover is magenta or purple with image of drum sticks over snare. This is probably due to his views that resulted from researching the knowledge that came from the literature and drumming manuals from several european countries and especially the bruce and strube school from the us military tradition. He outlined the system in his book the art of snare drumming, also called the moeller book. Moellers unique point of view was that he considered drum students, who were learning to drum properly, to be students of eurhythmics. The definitive book on bop drumming a style that is both the turning point and the cornerstone of contemporary musics development. Moeller and drum instruction 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 set. I dont care which version, as i believe they are pretty much identical regarding the information contained. Nov 22, 2012 the moeller method, or moeller technique, was named after drummer sanford a. He adapted the strategy from sanford moeller, who wasas far as i knowthe first to use symbols to indicate up and down motions, in the moeller book. 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 set. Sanford augustus gus moeller 18861960 was an american rudimental drummer, national champion, educator, and author.
The book aims broadly, its chapters cover a vast quantity of musical material, the topics are timely, and the references in the footnotes essential. The art of snare drumming was published in 1925 6 years before the formalization of the 26 us rudiments of the national association of rudimental drummers nard of which george lawrence stone, author of the famous snare drum method stick control for the snare drummer 1935, was president. While still a young man, moeller also learned the snare drum and studied with august helmicke. His lessons were based on his observations of civil war drummers, who played on level snares as opposed to titled and gripped their drum sticks with their little fingers. For the snare drummer by george lawrence stone mt662. Price new from used from paperback, 1964 please retry paperback. He later taught the system to jim chapin in 1938 and 1939.
Moeller is a respected opinion, in percussion literature, for snare drum development. The moeller stroke drum technique is named for the drummer sanford a. He later taught the system to jim chapin who worked to. Moeller, as described in his book the art of snare drumming. 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. Moeller of the moeller method of drumming states that to acquire a knowledge of the true nature of the snare drum, it is absolutely necessary to study military drumming, for it is essentially a military instrument and its true character cannot be brought out with an incorrect method. Moeller describes a down stroke with the right stick as being similar to gripping the handle of a whip and making a downward, snapping movement. On this website, you will find a large collection of free snare drumming music. Jun, 2019 the moeller stroke drum technique is named for the drummer sanford a. Jim chapin used a system of dots and triangles to indicate upstrokes and downstrokes. I have created this website to further the art and science of rudimental snare drumming. Moeller book, the the art of snare drumming by sanford a. Registration for drum technique made easy has now closed. The method has been perceived in the drumming community as a secret method.
Moeller, as described in his book the art of snare drumming, also called the moeller book 1. As explained in the moeller book, white symbols were used to indicate righthand. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. As explained in the moeller book, white symbols were used to indicate righthand strokes, and black symbols were used to indicate lefthand strokes. The belief that anyone can beat a drum is discouragingly popular. Moeller, who shared his way of teaching in his book the art of snare drumming in 1925. Sanford augustus gus moeller was an american rudimental drummer, national champion, educator, and author. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Since you didnt detail anything specific, ill list a few things i used to actively do everyday when i was taking private lessons. 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 it is named for drummer sanford a. In 1993, modern drummer magazine named the book one of the top 25 books of alltime. The method itself was first introduced to the world through a man called sanford moeller. The moeller book, is a very well done book and will be very useful in teaching drum class. 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 believed that he described the method after observing drummers. The cambridge companion to percussion edited by russell. He was born in albany, new york, and began his music education by studying the piano. 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 the moeller book covers all aspects of snare drumming, including everything from basic strokes through more complex rudiments, providing almost 100 pages of. The moeller book the art of snare drumming, sanford g. Secret to moeller stroke revealed in slow motion drum. The remarkable aspect of the moeller book is that the pictures are. Great drummers the great drummers, from alex acuna.
Drum book request the moeller book the art of snare drumming by sanford a moeller. His instruction became known as the moeller method, which remains today one of the premier instruction methods for rudimental drumming. The moeller method, or moeller technique, was named after drummer sanford a. It is believed that he described the method after observing drummers who had fought in the civil war in the 19th century. Moeller, as described in his book the art of snare drumming, also. So if any of you drummers have this book, i would as would other drummers love to get access to your copy. The drum ninja blog archive how to play the moeller method. Moeller of the moeller method of drumming states, to acquire a knowledge of the true nature of the snare drum, it is absolutely necessary to study military drumming, for it is essentially a military instrument and its true character cannot be brought out with an incorrect method. The moeller book the art of snare drumming paperback january 1, 2016 by sanford moeller author 3. Mikes comprehensive teaching methods have helped thousands of drummers around the world reach their goals, through his bestselling training packs including the drumming system, jazz drumming system, latin drumming system, moeller method secrets, and total rock drummer.
Sep 27, 2011 this very clever rudimental drumming enthusiast took the still photo shots from sanford moeller s snare drumming method book the art of snare drumming 1929 and spliced them together so we can see, for a brief time, what he intended his motions to look like. The moeller book covers all aspects of snare drumming, including everything from basic strokes through more complex rudiments. Search for library items search for lists search for. 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. Snare drum method books, technique, study lone star percussion. Pdf developing tomorrows drumming by studying the past. Snare drum method books, technique, study lone star. It is believed that he described the method after observing civil war drummers in the 19th century. Sanford moellers book, the art of snare drumming, even discusses a pinky fulcrum. Consider the method used by an experienced carpenter regarding how heshe drives a nail.
Dec 06, 2016 the method has been perceived in the drumming community as a secret method. The cambridge companion to percussion is a concise yet actionpacked and conceptrich volume that, like its subject matter, strikes forcibly in the range of ideas from its contributors. In 1925, moeller compiled and wrote the moeller book. It was reprinted in june 1950 by leedy and ludwig under the name the moeller book. Moeller, published by ludwig drum co, cleveland ohio. 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. I also closely watched the hand work of my favourite drummers. Later jim chapin released his video speed power control endurance 1992 vhs which helped many drummers develop the method with visual training. Moeller, who described the technique after observing the way civil war drummers struck the drum in the late 1800s.
The most important drum technique in the world youtube. The moeller book is the original moeller method or moeller technique. Moeller once marched while drumming 245 miles from madison square garden in new york city to boston to demonstrate the open rudimental drumming style. There are also guys who play with a moving fulcrum, shifting it between the index and middle fingers depending on whats being played. Studying older drumming patterns and practices could be one methodical approach to contemporary music pedagogy in the field of drumming, and a way to achieve a sustainable development of the art. Some of the more obvious influences to me were stones stick control and accents and rebounds, moellers the art of snare drumming, morellos master studies for snare drum, and wilcoxons modern rudimental swing solos for the advanced drummer. This very clever rudimental drumming enthusiast took the still photo shots from sanford moellers snare drumming method book the art of snare drumming 1929 and spliced them together so we can see, for a brief time, what he intended his motions to look like.
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