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The New Breed. Percussion. 48 pages. Published by Modern Drummer Publications (HL.6631619).

ISBN 0881887498. .

Gary Chester was one of the busiest studio drummers of the '60s and '70s and played on hundreds of hit records. His systems have been used and endorsed by drummers such as Kenny Aronoff, Danny Gottlieb, and Dave Weckl. This is not just another drum book, but rather a system that will help you develop the skills needed to master today's studio requirements. By working with this book, you'll improve your reading, concentraton, coordination, right and left-hand lead, and awareness of the click.

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        S Miller

        Location: from Northern NJ

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        April 2, 2004

        you'll never be done with this book!!!

        gary's approach to the drums combines exercises which are both musically and technically challenging. from the first exercise, you'll realize how much room there is for improvement. just get the book and try singing the click track while playing the first system! you'll see! if practiced carefully with a click...

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        http://Helbekah.rocks.it

        Location: from UK

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        September 11, 2002

        Get it NOW!!!!

        This is the best drum kit book I have ever come across. It challenges your mind and allows you to develop amazing coordination skills. The excercises can be adapted in so many different ways you'll find you will use this book again and again and again and still find something...

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        Neal Anthony Dike

        Location: from Melrose, Ma.

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        June 16, 2001

        Old Way vs. New Way

        At first glance New Breed seemed a bit like Syncopation, as far as the classic approach of applying a constant Jazz ride pattern to pages 30-45. For example, Mr. Chester's book has you play 39 ostinatos called "systems," with right or left hand lead, while you read with your remaining...

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