Patterns With Gary: Recent Episodes
Gary Chaffee
Drummer and teacher Gary Chaffee discusses concepts from his his highly popular 4-volume Patterns series of books.
Continuing our exploration of rhythm, modern jazz time, and linear phrasing. A little something for everyone.
Into the abyss! A first look at that most mysterious and unique style of music. Suitable for all ages…
A review of the topics so far and a discussion of the relationships between stickings and linear. Using doubles in odd rhythms for rolls. Two simple paradiddle type stickings for use with the Fat-Back exercises.
A simple routine is described to help develop a broader rhythmic vocabulary. The importance of rhythms over one beat is explored. Two rhythm exercises are discussed as well as uses on the set.
This podcast gives an introduction into how you could use some basic linear figures to create solos in the triplet rate and stresses the importance of developing your musical imagination.
Introduces the linear phrasing materials that Gary developed. Shows how the linear figures can be used to create phrases in the same way stickings can, but with different results.
Describes some of the ways you can move a sticking around the set. Discusses parallel, contrary and oblique motions the hands can follow and how to work with the different parts of a sticking. Includes a second sticking idea which uses both 5 and 7 note stickings in triplets for time playing and soloing.
Demonstrates ways of using doubles for fills and solos in rock and jazz time. Introduces the 3A sticking for triplet and 16th note fills. Also includes the 5C sticking combining it with the 3A for a rock time feel.
Welcome to the world of "Patterns”! This first podcast in the series is an introduction to the materials and concepts contained in the Patterns books. It also contains information on how to develop drum set flexibility using double strokes. (A cool Latin groove using doubles is also included!)