Jazz Drum Set Fundamentals

ILPD-112

In this course, students learn elements of jazz drumming including time keeping, comping, independence, vocabulary, and soloing. Also included is a brief history of the drum set and its function in modern and traditional jazz. Other topics covered include 4/4 & 3/4 swing (jazz waltz), common song forms, basic brush technique, and a list of common standard tunes.

Credits

Prerequisites

Overall ensemble rating 2

Required Of

None

Electable By

All percussion principals

Semesters Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Location

Boston

Department

PERC

Course Chair

Yoron Israel

Taught By

Steve Langone
Neal Smith

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