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Altitude Drumming
Volume 1 - Theory & Concepts
Confident Drummer Series
by Eugenio Ventimiglia
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Altitude Drumming - Vol.1 - Theory & Concepts
Contents:
- Introduction p.6
- Time Signatures, Notes and Music Notation p.8
- Note Values and Subdivisions p.12
- Odd Groupings p.18
- Ninetuplets p.19
- Subdivisions Combinations p.20
- Note Groupings p.24
- Counting p.26
- Binary and Ternary Rhythmic Figures p.31
- The Difference between 4/4 Triplets, 12/8, 6/8 and 3/4 p.37
- Solfeggio p.40
- Reading and Interpreting Music p.46
- Hearing Complex Rhythm p.55
- Rests p.57
- Odd Times p.59
- Rhythmic Illusions p.63
- Rhythmic Displacement (Permutations) p.65
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Altitude Drumming - Vol.1 - Theory & Concepts
- Polyrhythms p.69
- Metric Modulation p.75
- Dynamics, Crescendo and Decrescendo p.82
- Shuffle Feel Interpretation p.88
- Inverted Shuffle Feel Interpretation p.92
- Micro Rhythm p.95
- Swing Levels, Normal and Inverted p.102
- Timing: Playing on the Beat, Ahead or Behind p.109
- Time Morphing p.117
- Swag Drumming or Drunk Feel (J Dilla Style) p.119
- Song Form and Structures p.121
- Recommended Listenings p.125
- Transcribing p.131
- Posture and Breathing p.134
Altitude Drumming
Volume 2 - Hands & Mechanics
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by Eugenio Ventimiglia
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Altitude Drumming - Vol.2 - Hands & Mechanics
Contents:
- Introduction p.6
- Where to Hit a Drum or a Cymbal p.12
- The Rimshot p.13
- Anatomy of a Drum Stroke p.14
- Grip, Fulcrum and Wrist p.15
- Basic Dynamics p.22 - Basic Mechanics p.25
- Moeller Technique p.31
- Finger Control p.34
- Open/Close or Push/Pull Technique p.37 - Snap & Controlled Rebound p.40
- Power Doubles p.43
- Stick Control p.47
- Rudiments p.50
- 3 - 5 - 7 - 9 Stroke Rolls: Combinations p.54
- 3 - 5 - 7 - 9 Stroke Rolls: Rhythmic Progressions p.64
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Altitude Drumming - Vol.2 - Hands & Mechanics
- 5 and 9 Stroke Rolls: Orchestrations p.74
- Accents and Accented Phrasing p.80
- Binary Accents: 1 to 10 p.82
- Accents 1, 2, 5 and 6: Rhythmic Progressions p.84
- 16th Notes Accented Phrase Development p.86
- Ternary Accents: 1 to 6 p.87
- Accents 1and 4: Rhythmic Progressions p.89
- 8th Note Triplets Accented Phrase Development p.90
- Binary and Ternary Accented Phrases p.91
- Rhythmic Progressions with Rudiments p.93
- Symmetry of Movement p.97
- Coordination and Independence between the Hands p.101
- Combinations p.106
- Fluid Mechanics Study p.110
- Rudimental Workout p.132
- The Cross Stick p.138
- Brushes p.142
Altitude Drumming
Volume 3 - Bass Drum & Feet
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by Eugenio Ventimiglia
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Altitude Drumming - Vol.3 - Bass Drum & Feet
Contents:
- Introduction p.6
- Pedals p.9
- Sounds p.12
- Bass Drum Sounds p.16 - Hi-Hat Sounds p.17
- Feet Control p.18 - Feet Independence p.22
- Feet Coordination p.28
- Feet Unisons p.36
- 3, 5, 7 and 9 Stroke Rolls p.42 - Rhythmic Progressions p.47
- Symmetry p.50
- Balance p.52
- Accents Played with the Feet p.53
- 16th Note Accents p.54
- 16th Notes Accented Phrase p.57
- 8th Note Triplets Accents p.61
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Altitude Drumming - Vol.3 - Bass Drum & Feet
- 8th Note Triplets Accented Phrase p.64
- Slide Technique p.68
- Feet Ostinatos p.71
- Samba Ostinato Development p.75
- Baiao Ostinato Development p.81
- Clave 2-3 Ostinato Development p.87
- Basic Double Bass Drum p.99
Altitude Drumming
Volume 4 - Coordination & Independence
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by Eugenio Ventimiglia
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Altitude Drumming - Vol.4 - Coordination & Independence
Contents:
- Introduction p.6
- Basic Coordination p.11
- Rituals p.18
- Paradiddle Diddle Ritual p.21
- Power Groupings p.22
- Symmetry p.27
- Alignments p.30
- Groove Alignments p.34
- Balance: Hi-Hat Openings, 8ths, 16ths p.41
- 4 Limbs Linear p.47
- 4 Limbs Linear Cells p.49
- 4 Limbs Linear Triplet Cells p.57
- 4 Limbs Linear Combinations p.59
- 4 Limbs Unison p.63
- 4 Limbs Unison Cells p.65
- 4 Limbs Unison Triplet Cells p.81
- 4 Limbs Unison Combinations p.85
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Altitude Drumming - Vol.4 - Coordination & Independence
- 4 Limbs Unison Ultra Combinations p.89
- 4 Limbs Unison Loops p.90
- Independence Cells p.91
- Independence Cells: 2 Notes p.93
- Independence Cells: 3 Notes p.94
- Independence Cells: 4 Notes p.95
- Independence Cells: 2 Notes with Hi-Hat Ostinato p.96
- Independence Cells: 3 Notes with Hi-Hat Ostinato p.98
- Independence Cells: 4 Notes with Hi-Hat Ostinato p.100
- Independence Cells: 2 Notes with Left Foot p.102
- Independence Cells: 3 Notes with Left Foot p.105
- Independence Cells: 4 Notes with Left Foot p.108
- Independence Cells: 2 Notes with Hi-Hat Ostinato and Left Foot p.111
- Independence Cells: 3 Notes with Hi-Hat Ostinato and Left Foot p.117
- Independence Cells: 4 Notes with Hi-Hat Ostinato and Left Foot p.123
- Independence Cells Triplets p.129
- Independence Cells Triplets, with Left Foot p.130
- Combinations p.134
- Conclusion p.143
Altitude Drumming
Volume 5 - Phrasing & Fills
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by Eugenio Ventimiglia
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Altitude Drumming - Vol.5 - Phrasing & Fills
Contents:
- Introduction p.6
- Phrasing Cells p.9
- Phrasing Cells: Alternating Hands p.10
- Phrasing Cells: Figures p.11
- Phrasing Cells: Hand/Foot Combinations p.12
- Phrasing Cells: Stickings p.14
- Sticking Ideas p.15
- Permutations p.16
- Permutations: Phrases p.18
- Permutations: Figures p.22
- Permutations: Hand/Foot Combinations p.26 - Phrasing Ideas p.30
- Phrasing Ideas: Alternating Hands p.32
- Phrasing Ideas: Figures p.34
- Phrasing Ideas: Hand/Foot Combinations p.36 - Phrasing Ideas: Mixed Stickings p.38
- Ternary Phrasing with Sextuplets and Ninetuplets p.41
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Altitude Drumming - Vol.5 - Phrasing & Fills
- Different Length Fills Catalogue p.45
- Different Length Fills: Binary p.46
- Different Length Fills: Ternary p.62
- One Fill Study p.74
- One Fill Study: Permutations p.76
- One Fill Study: Starting Spots p.80
- One Fill Study: Orchestrations p.84
- One Fill Study: Accent Placements p.86
- Over the Barline Fills p.88
- Over the Barline Fills: Binary p.89
- Over the Barline Fills: Ternary p.93
- Ideas Workout p.96
- Ideas Workout: Right - Left - Right - Foot Cell p.99
- Ideas Workout: Eighth Notes Sticking p.101
- Ideas Workout: Single Paradiddle Number 2 p.103
- Improvisation p.105
Altitude Drumming
Volume 6 - Click & Timing
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by Eugenio Ventimiglia
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Altitude Drumming - Vol.6 - Click & Timing
Contents:
- Introduction p.6
- The Logical Part: Inner Pulse - Timing p.11
- Studies to Develop your Timing p.14
- The Physical Part: Technical Control - Groove p.20
- Studies to Develop your Groove p.26
- The Emotional Part: Expression Emotions - Feeling p.33
- Studies to Develop your Feeling p.37
- Playing on the Beat, Ahead or Behind p.39
- Strategies to Handle Imperfections p.44
- Timing Approaches: with and without a Click p.48
- The Metronome p.53
- Electronic Loops and Samples p.55
- Monitor Mix: with Headphones - In-Ears - Stage Monitor p.59
- The Soundcheck p.67
- Timing Scenarios in Bands p.70
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Altitude Drumming - Vol.6 - Click & Timing
- Timing Scenarios in Different Musical Styles p.74
- Recording Yourself: the most Powerful Feedback Tool p.81
- Recommended Resources p.85
Altitude Drumming
Volume 7 - Groove Workout & Tools
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by Eugenio Ventimiglia
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Altitude Drumming - Vol.7 - Groove Workout & Tools
Contents:
- Introduction p.6
- Fat Back p.8
- Fat Back 8ths p.11
- Fat Back 8ths Shuffle Feel p.14
- Fat Back 16ths p.20
- Fat Back 16ths Shuffle Feel p.23
- Fat Back Triplets p.29
- Fat Back Shuffle p.35
- Fat Back 6/8 p.38
- Fat Back 6/8 Shuffle Feel p.45
- Fat Back 8ths Ostinato 1 p.52
- Fat Back 8ths Ostinato 1 Shuffle Feel p.55
- Fat Back 8ths Ostinato 2 p.61
- Fat Back 8ths Ostinato 2 Shuffle Feel p.64
- Polyrhythmic Bass Drum Independence p.70
- Adding the Left Foot p.72
- Linear Fat Back p.75
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Altitude Drumming - Vol.7 - Groove Workout & Tools
- Linear Fat Back 16ths p.76
- Linear Fat Back Triplets p.79
- Groove Permutations p.82
- Groove Permutations: 8ths p.84
- Groove Permutations: Triplets p.89
- Groove Permutations: Shuffle p.91
- Groove Permutations: 16ths p.95
- Groove Permutations: Linear p.97
- Opening/Closing Hi-Hats p.99 - Opening/Closing Hi-Hats: 8ths p.101
- Opening/Closing Hi-Hats: 16ths p.104
- Opening/Closing Hi-Hats: Triplets p.110
- Opening/Closing Hi-Hats: Shuffle p.114
- Dynamics p.116
- One Limb Workout p.119
- Ghost Notes Workout p.124
- Double Paradiddle Workout p.128
Altitude Drumming
Volume 8 - Groove Mastery & Formulas
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by Eugenio Ventimiglia
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Altitude Drumming - Vol.8 - Groove Mastery & Formulas
Contents:
- Introduction p.6
- Parameters p.8
- Groove Examples: 8ths, 16ths, 3/4, Triplets, 6/8, Shuffle, Linear p.10
- Parameters: Tempo p.22
- Parameters: Dynamics p.24
- Parameters: Orchestrations p.28
- Parameters: Swing Levels p.32
- Swing Levels Examples in Records p.41
- Parameters: Hi-Hat Articulations p.43
- Hi-Hat Articulations Exercises p.47 - Parameters: Systems p.53
- Binary Systems p.55
- Ternary Systems p.63
- Systems Study Examples p.67
- Groove Study: 8ths p.69
- Groove Study: 16ths p.74
- Groove Study: Ostinato 1 p.79
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Altitude Drumming - Vol.8 - Groove Mastery & Formulas
- Groove Study: Ostinato 2 p.84
- Groove Study: 3/4 p.89
- Groove Study: Triplets p.94
- Groove Study: 6/8 p.99
- Groove Study: Shuffle p.104
- Parameters: Playing on the Beat, Ahead or Behind p.107
- Ahead/Behind the Beat Examples in Records p.119
- Ahead/Behind the Beat Examples in Records: Drums p.120
- Ahead/Behind the Beat Examples in Records: Bass p.126
- Ahead/Behind the Beat Examples in Records: Guitar p.127
- Ahead/Behind the Beat in Different Musical Styles p.129
- Ahead/Behind the Beat Formulas p.131
- Groove Formulas: Parameters Combinations p.134
- Groove Formulas by Style p.144
- Groove Formulas Examples in Records p.147
- Dilla Feel Formulas (Swag Feel, Drunk Feel) p.156
- Altitude Grooves p.163
Altitude Drumming
Volume 9 - Interpretation & Arrangement
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by Eugenio Ventimiglia
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Altitude Drumming - Vol.9 - Interpretation & Arrangement
Contents:
- Introduction p.6
- Complete Drum Chart Notation p.10
- Rhythmic Interpretation p.14
- Rhythmic Interpretation: Reading Exercises p.16
- Interpretation Methods and Solutions: 8ths p.19
- Interpretation Methods and Solutions: Triplets p.22
- Interpretation Methods and Solutions: 16ths p.26
- Methods and Solutions: Snare Drum & Bass Drum p.30
- Swing Feel Interpretation p.34 - Reading and Interpretation of a Drum Chart p.35
- Drum Chart Example: ‘Hounds of Winter’ p.40
- Note for Note Transcription Example: ‘Hounds of Winter’ p.42
- Interpretation Scores: 8ths, Triplets, 16ths, Mixed Figures p.48
- Section and Ensemble Figures p.53
- The Set Up of Rhythmic Figures p.56
- Downbeat Figures Set Up p.60 - Upbeat Figures Set Up p.63
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Altitude Drumming - Vol.9 - Interpretation & Arrangement
- Rhythmic Figures List: 8ths, Triplets, 16ths p.70
- Set Up Examples: 8ths, Triplets, 16ths p.77 - Set Up Improvisation p.85 - Setting Up Transitions between Different Styles p.87
- Interpretation Examples in Records: Rhythms, Fills, Solos p.89
- Set Up Examples in Records p.99
- Arrangement p.102
- Drum Riffs p.108
- Arrangement of a Rhythmic Idea p.112
- Arrangement of a Rhythmic Idea: Approaches p.116
- Evolution of a Groove: Depth, Width, Density p.117
- Arrangement Examples p.125
- Arrangement Examples: Minimal p.127
- Arrangement Examples: Building Up p.129
- Arrangement Examples: Creative p.131
- Arrangement Analysis p.133
- ‘Speed Of Sound’ p.135
- ‘Bluellespie’ p.138
- Hybrid Arrangement p.141
Altitude Drumming
Volume 10 - Art & Musicianship
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by Eugenio Ventimiglia
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Altitude Drumming - Vol.10 - Art & Musicianship
Contents:
- Introduction p.6
- What it Means to Make Art p.8
- What it Means to Play Music p.15
- What it Means to Play Music on the Drums p.20
- The Three Parts of a Drummer p.24
- Your Sound p.29
- Your Style p.33
- Your Feel p.39
- Sonic Experimentation p.43
- Electronics p.46
- Awareness p.49
- Being Present: the Fourth Part p.51
- Expressing Yourself p.55 - Interpretation p.57
- Creativity p.59
- How to Overcome Artist’s Block p.65
- Finding Your Place in Music p.71
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Altitude Drumming - Vol.10 - Art & Musicianship
- Improvising p.74
- Soloing p.78
- Interplay: Interaction and Dialogue with other Musicians p.85
- Growth = Direct Experience p.88
- How to Practice p.91
- How to Deal with a Challenging Exercise p.100
- How to Develop Technique p.101
- Mastery p.105
- Exercises to Develop Musicality p.107
- How to Play a Song p.110
- Different Kinds of Mistakes p.113
- Performance p.121
- Recording Yourself as a Tool to Improve p.128
- Talent p.130
Altitude Drumming
Volume 11 - Career & Business
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by Eugenio Ventimiglia
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Altitude Drumming - Vol.11 - Career & Business
Contents:
- Introduction p.6
- The True Role of Music p.8
- The Musician’s Mistakes p.12
- Today’s Music Business Opportunities p.15
- Preparation p.20
- Understanding Yourself p.22
- Strengths, Values, Vision, Goals p.24
- Investing and Believing in Yourself p.30
- Career Management p.35
- Being Strategic p.42
- Communication p.46
- Marketing p.51
- Financial Management p.56
- How People Function p.64
- The Importance of Infrastructures p.77 - The Ethics of a Musician p.80
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Altitude Drumming - Vol.11 - Career & Business
- Music Industry Roles p.83
- Dealing with the Artist p.87
- Dealing with Producers p.90
- Being Social p.92
- Your Network p.96
- Social Networking and Web p.98
- Getting Involved with the Right People p.101
- Personal Effectiveness p.106
Altitude Drumming
Volume 12 - Drums & Sounds
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by Eugenio Ventimiglia
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Altitude Drumming - Vol.12 - Drums & Sounds
Contents:
- Introduction p.5
- The Features of Sound p.9
- How a Drum Works p.15
- Understanding Drums Characteristics p.18
- The Drumheads p.28 - Tuning: Techniques and Methods for each Drum p.32
- Tuning and Set Up Tips p.44 - Using Different Types of Beaters p.46
- How a Cymbal Works p.50
- Understanding Cymbals Characteristics p.52
- Choosing the Right Combination p.59
- Vintage Instruments p.64
- The Hardware p.66
- Your Sound p.69
- Troubleshooting p.71
- Being at Your Best p.74