Terry Bozzio Mrlogig Drumming DRUMCHANNEL.COM Vol. 1 Workbook FORWARD. (x) DCXDVD Itishoped that the written examplesin this booklet help to further clarify the ideas I discussed and explained in the video. Also, it might be neccessary to correct anything I unintentionally mis-explained while taping the video. Toms 1 Hihat Thick Rhick ‘This key is used throughout these examples unless otherwise specified. STINATOS FROM SOLO IN FOUR MOVEMENTS Here's the “Swiss Triplet” Rhythm which I used as an ostinato to solo over in the first movement of the “solo in four movements.” “ d ‘The next ostinato we have is quarter notes played simultaneously with the feet, adding the last three 16th notes of each beat with the left hand on the open hi hat. ‘Then in the third movement I played an ostinato of a double stroke roll with my feet in the rhythm of 8th note tripiets. A Finally, I played a double bass shuffle ostinato with my feet. Cgstateatesl Engraving by Robert LobatoDCXDVD | DRUMCHANNEL.COM Terry Bozzio Melodic Drumming Vol. 1 Workbook This is the “Flammed Ruff” Burundi type figure I used as a theme on top of the double bass shuffle FUL y ALL RR EL fa . "A See an at 4 mi = ae a & PS BASICI6TH NOTE HGURES ‘The following rhythms are the basic one beat permutations of 16th note figures which I apply to gain independence against any duple feel ostinato ie: 16th or 8th note feel thythms like ex. “B” above (Tinadvertently skipped 4s 13,14, 15, and 18 in the video, so they are not demonstrated by me, but are important to practice) Examples#’s 16,17, 18, 19 & 20are polyrhythmic figures which should be practiced in 3/4 5/4 and 7/4.asindicated in order for the figure to complete it’s cycle and come out on “one” within the shortest number of beats. Another option is to hold on the rhythm for3, 5 or7 barsof 4/4 time (respectively) to hear how it cycles over 4/4 time. (I only demonstrated these polythythmic figures for two bars in the video, the complete cycle is recommended for practice and proper understanding). 17 Bis tee toy 46, 16TH OR 8TH NOTE MIXED STICKINGS ‘When playing a duple feel ostinato with both fect that leaves both hands free to solo, Isuggest practicing the following l6th orth note mixed stickings which, after mastered, can be broken up around the kit in various melodic ways. Ex21-RLRL Ex.27-RLRR/LRLL Ex.33-RERL/ERLR Ex.39-RLRR Ex22-LRLR Ex 2-LRLL/RERR Ex M-LRER/RLRL Bx 40-LRLL Ex 23-RRLL Ex.20-RLLR/LRRL Ex.35-RRRL Ex.41-RRLR Fx 36-LLLR Bx 42-LE RL. Ex.37-RLLL Ex.38-LRRR © 2010 DRUM CHANNEL, LLC Engraving by Robert LobatoDCXDVD 7 DRUMCHANNEL.COM Terry Bozzio Melodic Drumming and the Ostinato Vol. 1 Workbook BASIC STH NOTE TRIPLET FIGURES Here are the basic one beat permutations of 8th note triplet figures which I use to achieve independence against any triple feel ostinato. (ie the Swiss triplet (Ex. A) or the double stroke roll triplet (Ex. C) figures above ‘Once again Ex. 5O through 55are polyrhythmic, hence they are in 2/4, 4/4,5/4& 7/4 inorder to cycle through the? over 3, 4 over 3, 5 over 3 or 7 over 3 pattern in the shortest amount of beats. You could also practice these last two as 5 or 7 bars (respectively) of 4/4 time for a longer cycle. Tonly demonstrated 2 bars of these rhythms in the video. 4, 6 (82, i ok Now we have the basic mixed sticking combinations in 8th note triplets which can be used when both handsare tree to solo over a triplet ostinato. (said in the video that I didn’t bother writing out the double paradiddle permutations- I meant I didn’t demonstrate them- here they are written out for you after the numbered demo'd examples Ex, 56-RRL Ex.57-LLR Ex. 38-RLL Ex. 59-LRR Ex. 60-RLR Ex. 61-LRL Ex. 62-RRLLRR Ex. 63-LLRRLL Ex, 64 RLLRRL Ex. 65° LRRLLR Ex. 66-RRRL Ex.67-LLLR Ex, 68- RERR/LRLL DOUBLE PARADIDDLE PERMUTATIONS. RERLRR/LRERLL (& REVERSE) RURLLR/LRLRRL (& REVERSE) RLRRLR/LRLLRL* RLLRER/LERRLRL . RRLRLR/LLRLRL" RLERLRL/LRLRLR "Terry Bozzio Melodie Drumming ey)» e vsish DRUMCHANNEL.COM Vol. 1 Workbook Remember these figures can be played by any one limb as a solo, against any one, twoorall threeother limbs playing an ostinato pattern, Or, these figuresand mixed stickings could be played as a solo by any two limbs against an ostinato pattern played by the remaining two limbs. Don‘tcopy me if you don’twant to- make up your own personal ostinato patterns with rhythms that are an expression of your personal style and reflect the instrumentation of your kit! After mastering these figures try moving the rhythmic figures around your kit melodically then try playing the triplet figures and stickings polyrhythmically over a duple feel and vice versa: ie 16th figures and stickings over a triplet feel, ete. MELODIC TOM PATTERNS Playing melodic patterns around the seven toms of my kit is one of the most exciting new aspects af my playing, If you have more or less toms on your kit look to see how to “frame” the patterns ‘on your own kit. For example: if you have one snare and four toms you have five pitches to deal with so my example #69 might have your right hand on snare - 2nd tom & 4th tom and your left hand on torn one and tom three. Alsoyou'lihave tocut down the length thata specific pattem can run. iea four pitch decending pattern(example #79) can only run twice on a five pitch set (snare-tom one- tom two- tom three- tom four) Before you run out of notesand have to turn around and go back up. ‘These are the only limitations or adjustments you'll have to consider in applying these patterns to your own kit. 6s. RAR RRR eet) RL A LRLE RL RE RL Alternate single strokes - practice starting with either hand. 7. SEE © 2010 DRUM CHANNEL, LLC. Engraving by Robert Lobatova a= . Te Bozzi he PL Melis Drumming a % Vol. 1 Workbook 72, 6 7. i Te Soy Coes Ss ee tt E Lo f sth tte i= 7 coy SEE © 2010 DRUM CHANNEL, LLC. Engraving by Robert LobatoDCXDVD , Mele Dronming DRUMCHANNEL.COM = Vol. 1 Workbook at 83, © 2010 DRUM CHANNEL, LLC. Engraving by Robert LobatoDCXDVD Mele Dronming PMS a haba aL Vol. 1 Workbook a0. © 2010 DRUM CHANNEL, LLC. Engraving by Robert LobatoTerry Bozzio Mplogig Drumming Vol. 1 Workbook ASYMMETRICAL HAND/FOOT DOUBLE BASS PATTERNS: DCXDVD DRUMCHANNEL.COM Asymmetrical hand /footdoublebass patterns were played inthe interlude ection of thesolo in four movements inan open toclosed (slow to fast) style. In the video Idemonstrated them slowly then in double time, They are designed to facilitate the ability to play groups of twos and threes, and groups of threes and fours with, the rightand lefthands, and the right and left feet which combine to make phras of five and seven. I generally play them leading with my right hand or foot as demonstrated, but many of these figures can be reversed! The follo ing key is used with the remaining examples: left crash Tight eK 7 © 2010 DRUM CHANNEL, LLC. Engraving by Robert Lobatotry Bozzio Meloaie Drummin; tinato — 1 Workbook |B) Oh 1B) B) DRUMCHANNEL.COM 100. 101 In closing I want to remind everyone again to take your time, don’t be over- whelmed, practice one little baby step at atime, and to remember to have patience with your self, Drumming is not a result it is an on going process that can be enjoyable every step of the way if we just have the right attitude. Think about this “baby step” metaphor. We wouldn't think of being hard on , or critical of a new born taking his first awkward steps- yet we sometimes expect ‘ourselves to be able to play something new perfectly the first couple of times we try it. We have to learn to be good to ourselves, encourage ourselves, to “just try it” every day, and enjoy the process. Enjoy where weare for today and know that in time, months or years maybe, we'll get where we need to go if we just try, alittle bit, every day. Engraving by Robert Lobato is