Another New Drum Book!
Over ten years ago, I began writing a series of drum exercises for my personal use. It didn't take long for me to realize that these exercises could also benefit other drummers if I published them as a book.
Alain Rieder Drum Blog
Original drum exercises, excerpts from my methods, educational thoughts, and memories from my musical journey.
A blog to learn, reflect… and explore.
Groove Exercise 9 - Time Initiation
Check out this groove exercise from my Time Initiation drum book.
It's a powerful drill, especially when practiced with my full Pattern Morphing System
It's a powerful drill, especially when practiced with my full Pattern Morphing System
PolyNome Playlists
written by: Alain Rieder
These downloadable click tracks, in PolyNome format, are designed to help you practice concepts from my "Time Initiation" and "Time Manipulation" drum books. The 3/4 time tracks are for exercises that will be introduced in my upcoming books.
mp3 Metronomes
These downloadable click tracks, in mp3 format, are designed to help you practice concepts from my "Time Initiation" and "Time Manipulation" drum books. The 3/4 time tracks are for exercises that will be introduced in my upcoming books.
Time Initiation Release
I am pleased to announce the release of my new book, Time Initiation, now available in two binding versions as well as in eBook format at Hudson Music.
This method is designed to be studied before or in parallel with my previous book, Time Manipulation.
This method is designed to be studied before or in parallel with my previous book, Time Manipulation.
Introduction to Pattern Morphing
Filed in: Pattern Morphing written by: Alain Rieder
Here I present the bases of an innovative methodology that will allow you to truly progress in all aspects of your drumming.
This powerful approach can be applied to advanced exercises and concepts as well.
This powerful approach can be applied to advanced exercises and concepts as well.
Frank Zappa - Montreux 1971
Filed in: Concerts written by: Alain Rieder Frank Zappa, Montreux 1971, Smoke on the Water
On December 4, 1971, I went to Montreux with my friends to see Frank Zappa’s concert, which was scheduled for the afternoon.
Tags: Frank Zappa
Rhythmic Exploration in 12/8 and 3/4
Filed in: rhythmic exploration | drum lessons | videos | pattern morphing written by: Alain Rieder
Would you like to progress in your ability to play fills and solos? Here are a few patterns from a new – not yet published – drum book.
Steve Gadd - One Point Five - Groove Analysis
Filed in: Drum Lessons written by: Alain Rieder
In this article I describe a groove by Steve Gadd, based on an Afro-Cuban bell pattern, which can also be played on the ride cymbal.
Tags: Steve Gadd,Nanigo,Bembe
Rhythmic Modulations in Herbie Hancock's Chameleon
Filed in: Drum Lessons | Videos written by: Alain Rieder
Chameleon is a well known jazz-funk composition by Herbie Hancock.
In the original studio version, around 12 minutes into the track, there is a less known part with interesting rhythmic modulations. Let's have a look at how it works!
In the original studio version, around 12 minutes into the track, there is a less known part with interesting rhythmic modulations. Let's have a look at how it works!
Soul with a Capital "S" - part 1
Filed in: Drum Lessons | Pattern Morphing written by: Alain Rieder
In this article written in 1997 for Batteur Magazine, and adapted for this blog, I used a Tower of Power song as a pretext to present a popular and interesting groove pattern.
Soul with a Capital "S" - part 2
Filed in: Drum Lessons written by: Alain Rieder
This is the second part of an article that was originally published in Batteur Magazine in 1997. Here I show you how to further develop the pattern that was demonstrated before.
Polyrhythmic Ostinatos - part 1
Filed in: Time Manipulation | Drum Lessons | Videos written by: Alain Rieder
Here is an adaptation of an article I wrote in 1998, and that was published in the March 1998 issue of Batteur Magazine from France. To illustrate the article, there is an excerpt from a recording by Andy Newmark with John Lennon. I recently added a video to further demonstrate the concept.
Polyrhythmic Ostinatos - part 2
Filed in: Time Manipulation | Drum Lessons | Videos written by: Alain Rieder
Here is the adaptation of an article that was published in the April 1998 issue of Batteur Magazine from France. I recently added a video that demonstrates the concept. An excerpt from a recording of Vinnie Colaiuta with Jing-Chi illustrates the article.
Polyrhythmic Ostinatos - part 3
Filed in: Time Manipulation | Drum Lessons written by: Alain Rieder
This lesson is adapted from an article that was published in Batteur Magazine in 1998. It talks about a concept used by Michael Brecker in one of his compositions, and Peter Magadini is also mentioned.
Displaced Groove - Sunnyside
Filed in: Drum Lessons written by: Alain Rieder
In this post, recycled from an article published in Batteur Magazine (France) in 1999, I deconstruct a groove pattern that Dave Weckl created for a Mike Stern song, Sunnyside.
Soul Vaccination - David Garibaldi
Filed in: Drum Lessons written by: Alain Rieder
This series of exercises can help you learn Soul Vaccination's main groove pattern, as created by David Garibaldi in the 1973 classic album Tower of Power.
Implied Metric Modulation
Filed in: Time Manipulation | Drum Lessons | Videos written by: Alain Rieder
A short video to demonstrate some of the rhythmic concepts developed in my Time Manipulation Drum Book. These are displaced 12/8, shuffle and half-time shuffle ideas, played inside of 4/4.
Cross-Rhythmic Exercise in 7/8 - 2
Filed in: Rhythmic Exploration | Drum Lessons | Videos written by: Alain Rieder
Another polyrhythmic exercice in 7/8, with six or three-note groupings. This is from a new drum book that I'm writing and which is called Melodic Possibilities.
Cross-Rhythmic Exercise in 7/8 - 1
Filed in: Rhythmic Exploration | Drum Lessons | Videos written by: Alain Rieder
A polyrhythmic exercice in 7/8, with three-note groupings. This is from a new drum book that I'm writing and which is called Melodic Possibilities.
Time Manipulation - Section 7 - Rhythmic Modulation
Filed in: Time Manipulation | Drum Lessons written by: Alain Rieder
Section 7 of Time Manipulation shows a number of polyrhythmic ostinatos examples, as well as metric and polymetric modulations.
Time Manipulation - Section 5 - 12/8 Patterns
Filed in: Time Manipulation | Drum Lessons written by: Alain Rieder
Section 5 of Time Manipulation is in 12/8, and will let you work on both basic and polyrhythmic patterns.
Time Manipulation - Section 4 - Beat Displacement
Filed in: Time Manipulation | Drum Lessons written by: Alain Rieder
Section 4 of Time Manipulation is meant to approach beat displacements in a simple and progressive way. It includes three sets of seven exercises, and I feel they are one of the most interesting series of exercises in the book.
Time Manipulation - Section 3 - Anticipations
Filed in: Time Manipulation | Drum Lessons written by: Alain Rieder
Section 3 of Time Manipulation is meant to work on anticipations. Snare-drum and bass-drum notes that are played accented right before a beat, when they are followed by a rest, can be considered as being an anticipation of that beat.
Time Manipulation - Section 2 - Polyrhythmic Patterns
Filed in: Time Manipulation | Drum Lessons written by: Alain Rieder
In Section 2 of Time Manipulation, new patterns are formed using some of the basic rhythmic figures seen in Section 1. This is done in a musical way, using polyrhythms that are ubiquitous in many musical traditions, as well as in current styles.
Time Manipulation - Section 1 - Basic Patterns
Filed in: Time Manipulation | Drum Lessons written by: Alain Rieder
The exercises in Section 1 of Time Manipulation include most rhythmic figures made of eighth notes and sixteenth notes, and of their equivalent rests.
Mort un dimanche de pluie - Film
Filed in: Videos
In 1986, I appeared as a studio drummer in the French film, "Mort un dimanche de pluie" (Death on a Rainy Sunday), which was shot in the Geneva area.
Sting - Paris 1985 - Bring on the Night
In May 1985, Sting was preparing for a series of seven concerts in Paris at the Mogador Theatre, and I was fortunate to be invited to attend one of his rehearsals at the Theatre.
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