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Complete Modern Drum Set
by; Frank Briggs

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Singing and Four Way Coordination

Part 2: Moving the Bass Drum

by Bill Stuhlly

In part 2 of this technique you’re going to move the bass drum around the rhythm. The secret to this co-ordination is hearing each individual rhythm. The way this is accomplished is by singing each part separately while playing the pattern.

In exercise #1 we’re going to add two 8th notes to the beginning of the phrase.

EX#1

By this time you should be able to play the RIDE/SNARE pattern in your sleep, so use that Autopilot function for now to line up the BASS rhythm. Once you’re comfortable with the co-ordination, sing each part while continuing the pattern. Start with the new rhythm first (BASS)

1. BASS
2. SNARE
3. RIDE
4. H.H. w/FOOT

Before moving to the next exercise make sure you can sing each part and play comfortably while doing so. Take on 1 exercise per practice session. Here’s a few more moving just the BASS rhythm.

EX#2	EX#3
EX#4	EX#5
EX#6	EX#7

Remember: only move on to the next rhythm once you can sing all the parts comfortably.

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About the Author
Bill Stuhlly is a pro drummer in the L.A. area. During his years on tour, Bill has had the privilege of performing with many artists. Here is a short list: John Lee Hooker, Hypnotic Clambake, Mike Gordon (Phish), Susan Tedechi, Leftover Salmon, The Fourhorsemen, Artis "The Spoonman", The Olives, Michelle Shocked, Blue Man Group, The Dirges, Opiate for the Masses and countless others. Check out his playing and resume @ www.myspace.com/stuhlly and his band The Dirges can be heard @ www.myspace.com/thedirges

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