Drummer’s Polymetric Mastery

In Drummer’s Polymetric Mastery, educator, author and performer Jason Gianni, provides an in-depth study of independence aimed at uncovering a pathway to executing polymeters, over-the-bar phrases and cross-rhythms for the drum set. Based primarily around groove-building exercises in 4/4, Jason’s unique approach exposes a systematic process to develop the various subdivisions and odd-numbered grouping coordination required in understanding the language of polymetric drumming. The material throughout the book is presented through both standard groove options and assorted rhythmic exercises for bass drum & snare drum, combined with accented ostinato hand patterns to assemble technically demanding yet innovative contemporary patterns. Despite an understandably greater level of difficulty, the progressive pathway presented in the book is suitable for those just entering this adventurous journey up to drummers who may have already developed an appreciation of polymeters. Each section helpfully guides the performer with suggestions on how to read, hear, count, perform or even transcribe the exercises. With the aid of selected video examples, the comprehensiveness of the material provides the reader with the opportunity to come away with a much more controlled sense of numbers heard simultaneously existing with one another; a sense of “rhythmic ear training.” Venturing into a more challenging field of study will, in turn, secure a better command of control & solidity of a more simplistic, standard internal pulse as a result. In addition to a much higher level of interdependence gained, this material will open the door for the drummer to discover his or her greater potential for individuality and creativity. Print or Digital Book | 120 Pages with Video Reviews “Jason Gianni has written a book designed to develop your drumming skills beyond the mainstream, incorporating polymetric knowledge and dexterity into your vocabulary. If you are looking for foward-reaching and groundbreaking abilities, this book is for you.” -Steve Smith (Journey, Vital Information) “Drummer’s Polymeric Mastery is a great, step-by-step drumming book. If you take your time with the exercises, you’ll develop both cognitive and innate skills for playing in more than one simultaneous meter, including doing it with improvisation and musicality.” -Mike Mangini “Jason Gianni’s book is not only an incredible drumming technique method book, but also the ultimate step-by-step mental training system to achieve 3-dimensional independence skills. Each exercise is designed to challenge the student on multiple levels and thereby conditioning the student to think in a multidimensional way. The book’s function is for the student to play very strict and composed repetitive patterns in certain limbs while reading and performing melodic phrases in others, which requires a high level of independence and coordination. This is an extremely comprehensive method book to prepare students for utilizing multi-metered patterns in real life playing situations. In turn, this helps develop the tools required to play demanding material precisely, and musically, and serves as an essential skill in an actual working situation. Jason Gianni’s book is the most advanced method book to teach this unique concept. Highly recommended for any drummer who is looking for the ultimate reading and independence exercise challenge. ” -Thomas Lang About the Author Drummer/Author Jason Gianni is an instructor at the prestigious Drummers Collective in New York City and holds a Master of Music degree from Pennsylvania State University. A session drummer for countless television and radio commercials, he is most known for being the drummer for the theme song for the popular cartoon Spongebob Squarepants. He is the co-author of the popular drum book The Drummers Bible and is the featured drummer on the 2008 Hudson Music DVD Set Up, Tune and Play Your Drums. Jason has recorded and performed with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, progressive icons Kansas, violinist Mark Wood, Neal Morse, Constantine Maroulis, Candlebox, Corey Glover, Robin Zander and has been an active drummer for the Broadway and touring hit musicals Rock of Ages, Kinky Boots, Americano, and Little Shop of Horrors. As a clinician, Jason has performed & taught classes throughout Italy, Switzerland, China, in Spain at the La Rioja Drum Festival, and was a featured performer at both PASIC and Philly DrumPhest. He is proud to endorse Yamaha Drums, Paiste Cymbals, Remo Heads, Vic Firth, Humes & Berg, Kickport Products, Prologix Percussion and Hudson Music.