Handfoot combinations using the book stick control by g. Mike clark born october 3, 1946 is an american drummer. You can find the chart and, in the back of the book, a groove, in the new real book volume 3. From the moment i discovered the idea that learning to read music would open up a world of drumming information and learning, i was hooked. Mike clark smiles when quizzed about his drumming on the headhunters 1974 classics palm grease, actual proof, butterfly, and spankalee, some of the. Interviews with mike about his prolific career playing funk, fusion and jazz are interspersed with many of his funk drumming examples and grooves. The excercises contained in this book put an emphasis on musically phrasing syncopation over bars lines. Its ideal for beginners seeking a wellorganized, easytofollow encyclopedia of drum grooves, as well as consummate professionals who want to bring their knowledge of various drum styles to new heights. Dave clark aquired this kit as the career of the dc5 was taking off. Terry bozzio, joe franco, rod morgenstein, simon phillips, dennis chambers, mike clark 2, david garibaldi, chad smith drum tips part ii. Applying the linear concept of contemporary drumming adelaide. The book combines conceptual text with notated exercises, transcriptions and performance concepts covering bebop and postbop drumming. I will be playing and teaching out of my new book the post bop drum book on hudson music.
It was used for tv and live appearances in the uk, scandanavia, australia and the far east, as well as for their first four american tours and at least one appearance on us tv. Drumopedia by dan britt with shahmir kamalian, md has been named one of the 5 best beginner drum books by, the nations largest online marketplace for lessons. The drumming blog is one of most widely read blogs on the topic and thats because its filled to the brim with online drum lessons and videos, drum licks, interviews, thoughtprovoking drumming philosophy, and all things drums, drummers and drumming. Mike clark, born october 3, 1946, in sacramento, california, is an american jazz funk drummer, best known for playing in herbie hancocks band, the headhunters, in the mid1970s mike clark gained worldwide recognition as one of americas foremost jazz and funk drummers while playing with herbie hancock and the headhunters in. Im trying to find a publisher to help me distribute it in more formally, so im looking to spread the word in the drum community.
Mildred has control tim and holly, realizing they are helpless, are grateful when a stranger knocks on their doorbut can he help. Store to get hold of albums and tunes mentioned in this blog, as well as other recommended listening and drum books check out the drumming blog store. June 3, 1946 december 19, 1993 was an american musician, best known as the drummer for the 1960s rock group the byrds from 1964 to 1967. The new drum channel free content page features free.
Heres what customers are saying about daves workbooks. Some have been slightly simplified as i worte them for students. Hey, ok, so i put together a free drum ebook that i am giving away to a limited number of people. This book presents 1001 drumset beats played in a variety of musical styles, past and present. Dave clark drums drum books, percussion pieces, videos. Interestingly, theres a video, with a transcription, of mike clark explaining the groove over at drummer world, but i found the groove to be quite different from what he actually played on the record. It was also at this time that mike got a call to work with the great. Michael clark books the patience of a dead man, a novel. With the postbop drum book, jazzfunk drumming legend mike clark provides a complete overview of. I could actually play along with almost every song that was on the radio instantly. His incisive playing on hancocks actual proof garnered him an international cult following and influenced generations of drummers throughout the world. After three years herbie left the band but the headhunters continued on its own. The postbop drum book a complete overview of contemporary jazz drumming mike clark. A thousand miles vanessa carlton american shoes motor ace.
Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Ironically, jazzman mike clark will go down in history as the guy who cut one of the slickest funk tracks in history, actual proof. Mike clark smiles when quizzed about his drumming on the headhunters 1974 classics palm grease, actual proof, butterfly, and spankalee, some of the most influential jazzfunk tracks of all time. Topics covered include developing the ride beat, comping, triplet variations, advanced. Mike clark has 74 books on goodreads with 3766 ratings. With the postbop drum book, jazzfunk drumming legend mike clark provides a complete overview of contemporary jazz drumming. I always loved wilcoxons books and im hoping to create some pieces that are. This book is not intended as a compendium of every possible pattern or harmonic approach. This beautifully produced guide by michael clark is the newest entry in the digital masters series, as well as the first book on a fastgrowing photographic genre. Oct 03, 2017 mike clark, born october 3, 1946, in sacramento, california, is an american jazz funk drummer, best known for playing in herbie hancocks band, the headhunters, in the mid1970s. Watch drumming legend mike clark explain the famous actual proof groove from herbie. The bass drum is played with the bass drum pedal by the right foot. Drummer mike clark is well known as the drummer for herbie hancocks funkjazz outfit the headhunters, and headed up the group after hancock left to pursue other projects.
The book combines conceptual text with notated exercises, transcriptions and performance concepts covering bebop and postbop. He died in 1993, at age 47, from liver failure, a direct result of more than three decades of heavy alcohol consumption. Ebook the breakbeat bible as pdf download portable. When clark made his name as an innovator of the oaklandbased linearfunk style popularized by the headhunters, he flipped the groove his way, making it slide. The bass drum pedal beater should rebound off of the bass drum head like a bouncing ball. Mike clark drum virtuoso and jazz musician mike clark gained worldwide recognition as one of americas foremost jazz and funk drummers while playing with herbie hancock and the headhunters in the early seventies.
The accompanying cd features mike playing many of the examples and grooves found in the book. These pages contain introductory material on reading drum music, technique, timing, and musicianship. You may notice that certain phrases appear in many solos. In general, angling the beater around the 2 oclock position is a good place to start. As the saying goes, the bass drum should be felt, not heard. Interestingly, theres a video, with a transcription, of mike clark explaining the groove over at drummer world, but i found the groove to be quite different. Andrew vaughn, a haunted manperhaps even more cursed than mildred is onscene, hoping to lend a handagainst his will. Mike clark jazz musician news newspapers books scholar jstor. Interviews with mike about his prolific career playing funk, fusion and jazz are interspersed. I havent hit my download quota yet, so its still available. Jazz is and numerous jazz history and method books, mike is a popular and busy clinician. This song has stumped drummers trying to cop clarks unique and revolutionary approach for years.
Books by mike clark author of advanced rails recipes. Meanwhile, the ghost story is becoming national newsattracting attention. Jazz drums thelonious monk institute of jazz online jazz handbook. Mike clark musicianband get mike s the post bop drum book on hudson music.
His drum kit sound might perplex drummers used to dull, dry or compressed studio type kit sounds of the 70s and 80s but the aesthetic mike works from is the pure full tone of open live drums like his hero tony williams. Properly adjusting the angle of the bass drum pedal beater is important to playing comfortably. In part two of this drum lesson, legendary drummer mike clark the headhunters, etc. Aug 19, 20 mike clarks improvisational jam on this track looks and sounds a bit like a mosaic created from little pieces cut out of a linear funk book.
The drum school has a huge library of drum instruction books. Michael clark photography adventure sports photographer. And, here is a pdf with the notation of what im playing, including the stickings. Most recently mike has hooked up with the jamband circuit along with paul jackson and james brown trombonist fred wesley, turntable wizard dj logic, organist larry goldings and many others. Most of them are 100% notated, others i have left space for fills etc. This is a wikipedia book, a collection of wikipedia articles that can be easily saved, imported by an external electronic rendering service, and ordered as a printed book. There are more than 400 articles with more added weekly. For information about drum lessons, i am currently based in tokyo, please refer to the teaching page on the main site by clicking here. Mike clark the godfather of linear funk video full score. Jazz drumming transcription of mike clark on actual proof and palm grease.
Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. His incisive playing on hancocks actual proof garnered him an international cult following and influenced generations of drummers throughout the world michael jeffrey clark was born. The internet is full of countless drummers displaying impressive skills without properly explaining what exactly they are doing. Mike clark s improvisational jam on this track looks and sounds a bit like a mosaic created from little pieces cut out of a linear funk book. Once a player can navigate a tunes harmony confidently, then rhythm can more easily come to the foreground.
Mike clark photo by david sokel it is both a blessing and a curse to drum master mike clark that his fan base remains interested in the contributions he made to beat language during his mid1970s tenure with the headhunters, the. He gained worldwide recognition as one of americas foremost jazz and funk drummers while playing with herbie hancock in the early 1970s. Breath support 1 breathe air in like you are whispering the letter o. Mike clark is an allaround fantastic drummer and he definitely makes it all worthwhile. Therefore youll hear ringing full bass drum notes and lively overall organic sounds common to modern post bop jazz. The bass drum is there to help ground the music and to quietly support the walking bass line, but be careful not let the volume get to loud or in the way of the bass player. Fan page for drummer mike clark, who defined conversational jazzfusion drumming with herbie hancock on thrust. Come on in and lets get into some drumming together. You can use this series as a complete primer to playing orchestral snare or as a precursor to playing rudimental snare, drum set. Recorded in the 70s with herbie hancocks headhunters, it featured a nimble clark splitting up running 16th notes around the kit, his snare drum and hats dancing. Mike clark gained fame throughout the drumming community during his. Herbie to this day says that mike s drum solo on the piece actual proof from the album is one of the best drum solos on any of his recordings. The communication between the bass player and drummer has got to be tight in order for the groove to be established.
To get hold of albums and tunes mentioned in this blog, as well as other recommended listening and drum books check out the drumming blog store. Apr 16, 2014 for me the best book for learning how to play a drum set for the first time was 5 second drums in 3 moves. It has been hailed as a must have for the forwardthinking drummer by drumming innovatorgreat, mike clark herbie hancock, and one of the best, most useful and wellwritten drum instruction books. The linear triplet fill great linear triplet fills around the drum set. Basic drumming is an allinone drum method by joel rothman for beginner to intermediate students. Come enjoy live concert with mike clark, wil blades, skerik at the royal room. Its a fast and percolating groove with lots of dynamics. Its 232 pages contain an in depth study of elementary sight reading. Whether you prefer to play right or left handed, this is the only book youll need. Topics covered include developing the ride beat, comping, triplet variations, advanced independence with the hihat as a fourth voice. It has been hailed as a must have for the forwardthinking drummer by drumming innovatorgreat, mike clark herbie hancock, and one of the best, most.
Jazz and fusion drumset pioneer mike clark reveals the secrets behind his funkiest grooves in this instructional book. I have just finished reading your lightroom 3 e book and i found it to be both very readable and thoroughly informative. Mike clark gained worldwide recognition as one of americas foremost jazz and funk drummers while playing with herbie hancock and the headhunters in the early. The postbop drum book a complete overview of contemporary jazz drumming.
The first 16 pages of the book sight reading complete for drummers, volume 1. Mike clark explains the actual proof groove youtube. Looking forward to this high praise frm2 peter erskine. Mike clark, the influential drummer best known for his playing with herbie hancock the abum thrust, talks about jazz, his new record, and his new book from hudson music, the postbop drum book. Also, please note that this pdf is searchable and the table of contents are linked to the pages for quick and easy access to any part of the e book. If you want the chart for the tune, its apparently in the new real book vol. A great piece to get your ensemble playing together. Linear drumming mike johnston pdf free pdf,8x8 led cube using 8051 downloaddejan lucic vladari iz senke pdf free download e created date.
Mike clarks most popular book is advanced rails recipes. Jazz drums thelonious monk institute of jazz online jazz. Mike clark biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Synopsis jazz and fusion drumset pioneer, mike clark reveals the secrets behind the funkiest grooves in this instructional book. The last thing we can add to this is a crossstick on the snare drum on beat four.
According to drummer and educator, gary chaffee, in his book linear time playing. Mike clark s most popular book is advanced rails recipes. Instructional video and book lessons for drums, bass, guitar and other instruments. Filling time advanced drumming system is essential for all drummers who are serious about improving. Pocket reference guide covering the arrival of the breakbeat on british shores and its subsequent recirculation throughout the.
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