In this video lesson series, Vic Firth Artist Jason
Gianni will cover the basics of playing polyrhythms on the drumset.
From layering 3's, 5's and 7's over basic 4/4 rock grooves to exploring
four way independence and orchestration, Jason will break down the
elements of polyrhythmic grooves, which can enhance your groove,
independence and musicianship.
Jason Gianni is a full-time
instructor at the prestigious Drummers
Collective school of
music in New York City where he specializes in
Progressive concepts, focusing on advanced Polyrhythm
work, Odd-time studies, Ostinato soloing and other
related topics.
As a session drummer, Jason has recorded
television & radio commercials
for clients such as Toyota, Discover, McDonalds, Showtime,
the Oakland Athletics, Izusu, Polaroid, the California
Lottery, PBS, Sprint, Capital One, Foster Farms,
Blue Shield and many more. Perhaps the most recognizable
display of Jason's drumming can be found on the theme
song for the popular Nickelodeon cartoon, 'Spongebob
Squarepants.' You can also hear Jason's
drum tracks during each episode of the first season
of Disney's hit show, 'Hannah Montana.'
As
a writer, his work has appeared in
Modern Drummer magazine several times (including a
feature article describing the specifics of "Jingle
Drumming") and
he was a regular drum columnist in the West coast
version of the Jazz Steps Newsletter. Most notably,
Jason has co-authored The Drummer's Bible book,
a guide to
popular drum styles which offers approximately 400
musical examples in standard drum notation.
Newly released in the fall of 2008,
Jason is featured on a recent Hudson Music beginner
DVD entitled, "Set Up, Tune and Play Your
Drums." The
DVD covers all details of setting up your new drum
set and also includes tuning tips, stick choices, grip
advice and an introduction to beginner playing.
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The Drummer's Bible How to Play Every Drum Style from Afro-Cuban to Zydeco
The Drummer's Bible is the most thorough compilation
of drumming styles ever assembled in a single
volume. It provides over 350 drumming grooves
in over 70 styles, plus dozens of fills. The
accompanying CDs provide nearly 200 grooves,
focusing on the most important examples and variations
from every style. If you need to know how to
play almost any style NOW, this is your book.
And if you want to develop your knowledge of
drumming styles - and your ability to play them!--this
is also your book. No other drum book offers
a wider variety of drumming styles in such a
simple, clear format. The Drummer's Bible will
be a vital tool for every working and aspiring
drummer for decades to come!
