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. Jim chapin, his student, is credited for having passed on to the next generation of drummers. It is believed that he described the method after observing civil war drummers in the 19th century. Drummer cafe jim chapin moeller method basics pdf printables. Jim plays with traditional grip but teaches mostly matched grip players. Bart elliott is a degreed professional musician and founder of the drummer cafe.
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. Moeller, as described in his book the art of snare drumming, also called the moeller book. He wanted to spread his knowledge of drumming techniques that he learned from legendary drummers like stanford moeller. In the early 1940s, chapin began working on a drum instruction book that was published in 1948 as advanced. Moeller in the early part of the 20th century and championed at great length by the late jim chapin, is the celebrated moeller method. Added material from masterclasses and interviews make this an even better reference to the moeller techniques and drum techniques in.
This classic work should be in every drummers library as there is always something new to learn and develop from this masterful book. An instructional video for beginners to intermediates, from jim chapin on the. This post covers the 3 fundamental moeller technique exercises. This is a good example of the ancient style that moeller describes. Forearm rotation was a key element in the snare drum technique that jim chapin and sanford moeller taught. 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 classic jazz independence book is now new and improved and with two cds. Drummers such as jim chapin, gene krupa, and william ludwig all studied under sanford moeller. Introductionthe materials contained in this book were originally compiled to be. An explanation of the moeller technique by jim chapin from the speed power control endurance vhs property of.
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 first and most renowned of these methods, pioneered by sanford a. Later jim chapin released his video speed power control endurance 1992 vhs which helped many drummers develop the method with visual training. Secret to moeller stroke revealed in slow motion drum. The moeller technique workshop beyond the moeller technique. Alfred jim chapin speed, power, control, endurance dvd. The open roll many of the worlds great drummers credit their skills in part to jims teaching and his books. Instead, well elaborate on how jim chapin taught the technique. Jim chapin developing open rolls using the moeller. Coordinated independence as applied to jazz and bebop. Although the method is called the moeller method, it wasnt sanfords technique.
Advanced techniques for the modern drummer book summary. Moellers unique point of view was that he considered drum. Chapin was friends with drummer and fellow moeller method users gene krupa and buddy rich. 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. Moellers influence on early jazz drummers, such as gene krupa, is well known. 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. 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. The classic jazz independence book is now new and improved and with two. 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. He outlined the system in his book the art of snare drumming, also called the moeller book. He did not begin playing the drums until he was 18 years old, after being inspired by legendary drummer, gene krupa.
Ebook advanced techniques for the modern drummer as pdf. Although the book was once considered impossible to play, it is now accepted as the basic text for independent coordination. Moeller fundamentals jim chapin note from 1965 free pdf. An introduction to the moeller method aka moeller technique, where it came from, and an overview of mikes experiences while learning it. I initially learned moeller in matched grip but without the forearm rotation. Moeller, who invented and popularized the moeller method. And this new edition, with jim playing the exercises in the book on 2cds, is remarkable. Jim chapin father of independence by rick mattingly the chapin book. Jim chapin, known as the father of jazz independence, has written one o f the most popular drum set books of all time. It is believed that he described the method after observing civil war. He later taught the system to jim chapin who worked to popularize this method until his death in 2009. Repeatedly, in the next two pages, the slant of the text will focus on jim chapin, moeller pupil extraordinaire. 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. 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.
In his video lesson speed, power, control, endurance he provides a series of excellent demonstrations using the moeller method. 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. Added material from masterclasses and interviews make this an even better reference to the moeller techniques and drum techniques in general than did. The moeller method to achieve the maximum results from the minimum effort. Lastly, freddie gruber taught the moeller technique to a wide list of world renowned drummers. Jim taught this method of drumming to drumming greats such as dom famularo, cesar zuiderwijk and thomas lang, and to many other drummers over his 60year career. 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.
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. Pdf advanced techniques for the modern drummer vol 1. Jul 04, 2009 from wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Advanced techniques for the modern drummer jim chapin.
It is believed that he described the method after observing drummers who had fought in the civil war in the 19th century. A handout of exercises by jim chapin who shares the basic strokes and concepts behind the moeller method. Pdf advanced techniques for drummers jim chapin pdf. 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.
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. Jim chapin was born james forbes chapin in new york city on july 23, 1919. Description of the book advanced techniques for the modern drummer jim chapin. One of the lessons i remember is the moeller s method, and pull outs and oney and twoy. He later taught the system to jim chapin in 1938 and 1939. As explained in the moeller book, white symbols were used to indicate righthand strokes, and black symbols were used. After his initial viewing, hes completely hooked and is now looking for more information on much of the content mentioned on the moeller technique. Jim chapin and the moeller method off beat with michael aubrecht.
In the early 1940s, chapin began working on a drum instruction book that was published in 1948 as. Chapin did not begin playing the drums until he was 18 years old, after being inspired by legendary drummer gene krupa. Around a decade later, when i studied with jim chapin i realized what i was doing wasnt actually what sanford moeller taught. Advanced techniques for the modern drummer volume 1 by jim. By jim chapin advanced techniques for the modern drummer. Books go search todays deals best sellers customer service find a gift new releases registry gift.
A demonstration of various exercises from the first half of jim chapin s classic drum book, advanced techniques for the modern drummer. The moeller technique part ii youtube jim chapin speed, power, control, endurance instructional video. Jim chapin was a former student of moeller and is an expert on this classic style. Jim chapin, himself a student of sanford moeller, demonstrates the moeller techniques and clarifies several points that previously have been difficult to understand.
Jul 29, 2016 jim chapin was a former student of moeller and is an expert on this classic style. Mar 17, 2012 go to for skype lessons, and method books by gordy knudtson, drummer for the steve miller band. 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. The moeller method, jim chapin ms portraits in rhythm, anthony cirone. Carl fischer the moeller technique workshop dvd musicians. The moeller stroke drum technique is named for the drummer sanford a. Jul 25, 2016 jim chapin was a former student of moeller and is an expert on this classic style. Advanced techniques for the modern drummer chapin jim chapin is truly an educator. May 29, 2009 advanced techniques for the modern drummer. This is a totally essential book for anyone interested in improving their drumming. Advanced techniques for the modern drummer jim chapin california residents. Jim chapin and the moeller method off beat with michael.
Claus hessler on jim chapin and the moeller method 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. Jacob has taught hundreds of students, hes uniquely qualified to specialize in hand technique development moeller technique. Luckily for all of us, he made several videos that are available on youtube. Chapin continued traveling around the world teaching and presenting seminars. Moeller, who described the technique after observing the way civil war drummers struck the drum in the late 1800s. He was the author of several albums later converted to cds on jazz drumming, as well as 2 cds entitled jim chapin.
Coordinated independence as applied to jazz and bebop, vol. Moeller through the chapin lens modern drummer magazine. Basing his examples off of triplets chapin challenges viewers to use the mechanics of the whipping motion. Harry chapin, jim s son, a great performer, songwriter cats in the cradle who past on.
Jim chapin is known as a wellregarded jazz drummer and author who also created several albums on the topic of jazz drumming. Chapin advanced techniques for the modern drummer vol. There was a time when this selfteaching method book was one of the necessary three books, that serious players would examine. Chapin has a book called advanced techniques for the modern drummer in which he presents exercises for the development of the technique. Moeller method history of the moeller stroke and technique. Speed, power, control, endurance by jim chapin learn. Subscribers can viewdownloadprint a collection of worksheets written by jim chapin which covers more of the moeller method and technique. He simply gathered all the information from what he saw, and taught it to others. Jim chapin biography and video introduction by dom famularo a student of jim s and another advocate of the moeller method. He later taught the system to jim chapin who worked to popularize. Jim chapin drum clinic the moeller technique part i.
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. Moeller, as described in his book the art of snare drumming, also called the moeller book 1. One cannot help but admire chapins amazing speed and smoothness. The most important drum technique in the world drum. The moeller method, or moeller technique, is named for drummer sanford a. This classic work should be in every drummers library as there is always something new to learn and develop from this maste. Many books have appeared since which have attempted to cover the same material in. Moeller, this method has been popularized by moeller student jim chapin since the 1930s. Chapin worked to popularize this method until his death in 2009. 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. 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. Sooner or later every serious drummer has to master it.
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. Jim chapin used a system of dots and triangles to indicate upstrokes and downstrokes. 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. Hessler has cowritten method books on openhanded playing with dom famularo, released a cool title on the history of rudiments, and helped. Advanced techniques for the modern drummer jim chapin bindwijze overig.
Moeller the moeller book, george lawrence stone stick control and jim chapin. Jim chapin, known as the father of jazz independence, has written one of the most popular drumset books of all time. Advanced techniques for the modern drummer, volume 1. 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. Songs, solos, stories, is a collection of audio tracks featuring. The first book to publish sanfords research was by william ludwig in 1925, called the moeller book. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that jim chapin was a big advocate of the moeller method. Advanced techniques for the modern drummer 0681b jim chapin. Rich and the genesis of jims famous instruction book, advanced techniques for the. He was the direct descendant of deacon samuel chapin. 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.
Jim chapin died on july 3, 2009, in florida a few weeks shy of 90 years old. In fact, jim chapin was one of the big promoters of this technique. Speed, power, control, endurance by jim chapin learn drums now. This classic work should be in every drummers library as. May 15, 2015 regardless of your preferred grip, it is important to be aware of the two formal schools of thought regarding hand technique. Jim chapin father of independence modern drummer magazine.
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