The study of the mysterious but awesome moeller technique was passed down to him by the guru jim chapin, who himself learned the ways of the whippingmotion force from its originator, sanford moeller. The moeller technique part ii youtube jim chapin speed, power, control, endurance instructional video. Jim chapin and the moeller method off beat with michael. Jul 29, 2016 jim chapin was a former student of moeller and is an expert on this classic style. In the early 1940s, chapin began working on a drum instruction book that was published in 1948 as. Added material from masterclasses and interviews make this an even better reference to the moeller techniques and drum techniques in general than did. Jul 02, 2005 chapin was a student of sam moeller in the late thirties and is regarded now as the primary exponent of moeller s methods. This classic work should be in every drummers library as there is always something new to learn and develop from this masterful book. Moellers unique point of view was that he considered drum. Drawn from civil warera drumming, the moeller method combines a variety of techniques with the goal of improving hand speed, power, and control while offering the flexibility to add accented notes at will. Jim chapin and the moeller method off beat with michael aubrecht. There was a time when this selfteaching method book was one of the necessary three books, that serious players would examine.
Moeller, as described in his book the art of snare drumming, also called the moeller book. Jim chapin used a system of dots and triangles to indicate upstrokes and downstrokes. The moeller method, jim chapin ms portraits in rhythm, anthony cirone. The classic jazz independence book advanced techiques for the modern drummer volume 1 by jim chapin is now new and improved and with two cds. The open roll many of the worlds great drummers credit their skills in part to jims teaching and his books. Jul 04, 2009 from wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
An instructional video for beginners to intermediates, from jim chapin on the. Moeller, as described in his book the art of snare drumming, also called the moeller book 1. The first book to publish sanfords research was by william ludwig in 1925, called the moeller book. Based on jim chapin s personal observations of the great drummers of the swing era, this book uses exercises to gradiently build up ones independence. A demonstration of various exercises from the first half of jim chapin s classic drum book, advanced techniques for the modern drummer. Pdf advanced techniques for drummers jim chapin pdf.
Although the book was once considered impossible to play, it is now accepted as the basic text for independent coordination. Jim chapin, known as the father of jazz independence, has written one of the most popular drumset books of all time. His father was james ormsbee chapin, an artist of the american scene style of painting and his mother was abigail forbes chapin, a teacher and writer. Coordinated independence as applied to jazz and bebop, vol. And this new edition, with jim playing the exercises in the book on 2cds, is remarkable. Description of the book advanced techniques for the modern drummer jim chapin. Advanced techniques for the modern drummer, volume 1. Ebook advanced techniques for the modern drummer as pdf. Mar 17, 2012 go to for skype lessons, and method books by gordy knudtson, drummer for the steve miller band. Chapin has a book called advanced techniques for the modern drummer in which he presents exercises for the development of the technique. Advanced techniques for the modern drummer chapin jim chapin is truly an educator. In the early 1940s, chapin began working on a drum instruction book that was published in 1948 as advanced techniques for the modern drummer, volume i, coordinated independence as applied to jazz and.
Jim chapin was born james forbes chapin in new york city on july 23, 1919. He outlined the system in his book the art of snare drumming, also called the moeller book. An introduction to the moeller method aka moeller technique, where it came from, and an overview of mikes experiences while learning it. In his video lesson speed, power, control, endurance he provides a series of excellent demonstrations using the moeller method. Claus hessler on jim chapin and the moeller method youtube. Around a decade later, when i studied with jim chapin i realized what i was doing wasnt actually what sanford moeller taught. Jim chapin, his student, is credited for having passed on to the next generation of drummers. The classic jazz independence book is now new and improved and with two cds. Advanced techniques for the modern drummer wadsworth music. Luckily for all of us, he made several videos that are available on youtube.
Moeller method, you can learn the sametimetested concept from someone who studied one on one with jim chapin 20th centurys most influential drum teacher. This is a totally essential book for anyone interested in improving their drumming. This is a good example of the ancient style that moeller describes. Jim chapin is known as a wellregarded jazz drummer and author who also created several albums on the topic of jazz drumming. After his initial viewing, hes completely hooked and is now looking for more information on much of the content mentioned on the moeller technique. Jacob has taught hundreds of students, hes uniquely qualified to specialize in hand technique development moeller technique.
Chapin advanced techniques for the modern drummer vol. Rich and the genesis of jims famous instruction book, advanced techniques for the. In the early 1940s, chapin began working on a drum instruction book that was published in 1948 as advanced. He is a student of the renowned moeller method of drumming and is considered one of the more advanced jazz drummers and instructors to date. The moeller method, moeller technique or whipping technique is a percussive stroke method that combines a variety of techniques with the goal of improving hand speed, power, and control while offering the flexibility to add accented notes at will. Basing his examples off of triplets chapin challenges viewers to use the mechanics of the whipping motion. A handout of exercises by jim chapin who shares the basic strokes and concepts behind the moeller method. Remembering the chapin magic jim chapin, who died on july 4, 2009, just a few weeks shy of his ninetieth birthday, is known among drummers as the father of independence and an expert on the moeller method. Coordinated independence as applied to jazz and bebop. Advanced techniques for the modern drummer jim chapin. He simply gathered all the information from what he saw, and taught it to others. Chapin did not begin playing the drums until he was 18 years old, after being inspired by legendary drummer gene krupa. Chapin taught the moeller method of drumming to dom famularo, cesar zuiderwijk, claus hessler and thomas lang, as well as many other drummers over his 60year career.
This section is incredibly revealing, and breaks through many of the misconceptions drummers have of this method. He did not begin playing the drums until he was 18 years old, after being inspired by legendary drummer, gene krupa. The moeller method, or moeller technique, is named for drummer sanford a. The moeller method is a technique that uses a whip motion and makes use of the rebound that the drum produces allowing you to play with greater. Subscribers can viewdownloadprint a collection of worksheets written by jim chapin which covers more of the moeller method and technique. One cannot help but admire chapins amazing speed and smoothness. Moeller through the chapin lens modern drummer magazine. Although the main theme will revolve around the socalled moeller stroke, ive decided to subtitle the article a salute to jim chapin obvious reasons will follow is the moeller stroke a whip stroke.
His father was james ormsbee chapin, an artist of the american scene school of painting and his mother was abigail forbes chapin, a teacher and writer. Jim chapin biography and video introduction by dom famularo a student of jim s and another advocate of the moeller method. Chapin continued traveling around the world teaching and presenting seminars. Drummers such as jim chapin, gene krupa, and william ludwig all studied under sanford moeller. He wanted to spread his knowledge of drumming techniques that he learned from legendary drummers like stanford moeller. Jim chapin youll rarely see jim chapin without a pair of sticks and a practice pad. He was the direct descendant of deacon samuel chapin. Jul 25, 2016 jim chapin was a former student of moeller and is an expert on this classic style. Method books edit in the early 1940s, chapin began working on a drum instruction book that was published in 1948 as advanced techniques for the modern drummer, volume i, coordinated independence as applied to jazz and bebop. Advanced techniques for the modern drummer jim chapin bindwijze overig.
He later taught the system to jim chapin who worked to popularize this method until his death in 2009. Jim chapin, known as the father of jazz independence, has written one o f the most popular drum set books of all time. He later taught the system to jim chapin in 1938 and 1939. Instead, well elaborate on how jim chapin taught the technique. This post covers the 3 fundamental moeller technique exercises. Pdf advanced techniques for the modern drummer vol 1. An explanation of the moeller technique by jim chapin from the speed power control endurance vhs property of. He was the author of several albums later converted to cds on jazz drumming, as well as 2 cds entitled jim chapin. Jim chapin developing open rolls using the moeller. Moeller method history of the moeller stroke and technique. Moeller, this method has been popularized by moeller student jim chapin since the 1930s. Advanced techniques for the modern drummer jim chapin california residents. The most important drum technique in the world drum. Lastly, freddie gruber taught the moeller technique to a wide list of world renowned drummers.
May 29, 2009 advanced techniques for the modern drummer. Jim chapin father of independence modern drummer magazine. The moeller technique workshop beyond the moeller technique. Based on concepts developed by teaching great jim chapin and fusion legend billy cobham, openhanded playing not only outlines all the benefits of avoiding the crossing of hands when playing the drumset, but provides an incredibly detailed, complete and approachable method for learning this technique. He adapted the strategy from sanford moeller, who wasas far as i knowthe first to use symbols to indicate up and down motions, in the moeller book. Speed, power, control, endurance by jim chapin learn drums now. Although the method is called the moeller method, it wasnt sanfords technique. It is believed that he described the method after observing civil war drummers in the 19th century.
And he was highly qualified to teach it because he learned the method first hand no pun intended while studying with sanford moeller in the 1930s 60 lessons, 2 a week for 30 weeks. Oct 10, 2017 watch claus hessler discuss learning from and working with jim chapin and giving us a demonstration of the moeller method from his interview with musicians on the record with david ward. Moeller in the early part of the 20th century and championed at great length by the late jim chapin, is the celebrated moeller method. The classic jazz independence book is now new and improved and with two. Moeller fundamentals jim chapin note from 1965 free pdf. It is believed that he described the method after observing civil war. Introductionthe materials contained in this book were originally compiled to be. Later jim chapin released his video speed power control endurance 1992 vhs which helped many drummers develop the method with visual training.
Sooner or later every serious drummer has to master it. Jim chapin, himself a student of sanford moeller, demonstrates the moeller techniques and clarifies several points that previously have been difficult to understand. Books go search todays deals best sellers customer service find a gift new releases registry gift. Advanced techniques for the modern drummer book summary. Many books have appeared since which have attempted to cover the same material in. Jim chapin drum clinic the moeller technique part i. This classic work should be in every drummers library as. Chapin was friends with drummer and fellow moeller method users gene krupa and buddy rich. Advanced techniques for the modern drummer volume 1 by jim. Jim plays with traditional grip but teaches mostly matched grip players. Advanced techniques for the modern drummer 0681b jim chapin.
Note the angle of the snare drum, which makes the traditional grip of the left hand necessary, since matched grip would be difficult to use. Secret to moeller stroke revealed in slow motion drum. Bart elliott is a degreed professional musician and founder of the drummer cafe. It is believed that he described the method after observing drummers who had fought in the civil war in the 19th century. Jim chapin died on july 3, 2009, in florida a few weeks shy of 90 years old. Shop and buy advanced techniques for the modern drummer volume 1 sheet music. Harry chapin, jim s son, a great performer, songwriter cats in the cradle who past on. Jim chapin was a former student of moeller and is an expert on this classic style. One of the lessons i remember is the moeller s method, and pull outs and oney and twoy. Added material from masterclasses and interviews make this an even better reference to the moeller techniques and drum techniques in. Moeller the moeller book, george lawrence stone stick control and jim chapin.
Added material from masterclasses and interviews make this an even better reference to the moeller techniques and drum techniques in general than did the vhs edition from year 2000. By jim chapin advanced techniques for the modern drummer. Moeller, who invented and popularized the moeller method. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that jim chapin was a big advocate of the moeller method. In fact, jim chapin was one of the big promoters of this technique.
Forearm rotation was a key element in the snare drum technique that jim chapin and sanford moeller taught. Chapins book, advanced techniques for the modern drummer, vol 1, coordinated independence includes a dedication to moeller. Repeatedly, in the next two pages, the slant of the text will focus on jim chapin, moeller pupil extraordinaire. This classic work should be in every drummers library as there is always something new to learn and develop from this maste. Carl fischer the moeller technique workshop dvd musicians. He later taught the system to jim chapin who worked to popularize. James forbes jim chapin july 23, 1919 july 4, 2009 was an american new york born and bred jazz drummer and the author of popular texts on jazz drumming, the first two volumes of which are advanced techniques for the modern drummer, vol. The moeller method, moeller technique or whipping technique is a percussive stroke method that combines a variety of techniques with the goal of improving hand speed, power, and control while offering the flexibility to add accented notes at will it is named for drummer sanford a. Speed, power, control, endurance by jim chapin learn. The first and most renowned of these methods, pioneered by sanford a. May 15, 2015 regardless of your preferred grip, it is important to be aware of the two formal schools of thought regarding hand technique.
Moellers influence on early jazz drummers, such as gene krupa, is well known. Jim chapin father of independence by rick mattingly the chapin book. The moeller method to achieve the maximum results from the minimum effort. Moeller, who described the technique after observing the way civil war drummers struck the drum in the late 1800s.
Alfred jim chapin speed, power, control, endurance dvd. Chapin worked to popularize this method until his death in 2009. Drummer cafe jim chapin moeller method basics pdf printables. Songs, solos, stories, is a collection of audio tracks featuring. I initially learned moeller in matched grip but without the forearm rotation. Hessler has cowritten method books on openhanded playing with dom famularo, released a cool title on the history of rudiments, and helped. As explained in the moeller book, white symbols were used to indicate righthand strokes, and black symbols were used.
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