Bowman, Bryan: Syncopation Companion

Contents

• Introduction:
• Why Use Syncopation Companion?
• An Important Note on How to Use This Book
• First Learn Syncopation Etudes as Written
• Introducing the Primary Phrase
• Short Notes and Long Notes
• Interpretations of the Primary Phrase
• Recap for how to use Syncopation Companion
• Section One – Snare Drum:
• Chapter 1 – Common Snare Drum Rudiments as Applied to Syncopation
• Chapter 2 – Buzz Rolls, Rufs and Flams Applied to Syncopation
• Chapter 3 – Sticking and Endurance Exercises
• Section two – drum set:
• Chapter 4 – Linear Applications with Bass Drum Fill–ins
• Chapter 5 – Drum set Applications of Syncopation
• Playing Syncopation as Written with Foot Patterns
• Applying Three Sound Sources to Syncopated Figures
• Chapter 6 – Applying Syncopation to Jazz Comping on the Drum set
• Chapter 7 – Exploring the Quarter Note Interpretation of Syncopation for Drum set
• Chapter 8 – Syncopated Ride Cymbal Variations
• Ride Cymbal Pattern Follows the Quarter Note Syncopation
• Playing Multiple Notes on the Ride Cymbal
• Chapter 9 – Playing Broken Time with Syncopation
• Chapter 10 – Bass Drum Applications with Ostinatos
• Chapter 11 – Bossa Nova and Samba Applications of Syncopation
• Chapter 12 – Afro–Cuban Applications of Syncopation
• 3–2 Clave Applied to Syncopation
• Afro–Cuban 12/8 Bell Pattern Applied to Syncopation
• 3–2 Clave in 12/8 Applied to Syncopation
• Afterward:
• Suggestions for Further Study
• About the Author
• Acknowledgements
• Endorsement
• Appendix A – Foot Patterns
• Appendix B – 32 Bar Etude Foldout