With The Drum
Master Key, Florian Alexandru-Zorn has compiled a comprehensive teaching
system using a modular structure to pave the way towards fluency in all
musical genres. The individual chapters provide access to a broad
spectrum of musical styles: beginning with fundamental rhythms, then
progressing through dynamics, polyrhythms and displacements, to create a
technically and musically satisfying daily workout.
To avoid
inflicting an interminable sequence of exercises on percussionists,
this volume features conceptual learning, designed to extend their
knowledge of note values and guide them in the application of stickings
to improve their timing. Through this process of self-discovery
exercises are truly mastered and an essentially rhythmic vocabulary
acquired, allowing the player to explore new and enhanced forms of
percussive expression in any style.
This
volume compels percussionists to think differently and, with this
greater sense of self-awareness, enhances existing knowledge whilst
building a secure foundation for future development.
"Florian
Alexandru-Zorn has developed a personal and systematic approach to
developing his rhythmic vocabulary on the drumset. With The Drum Master
Key, Florian has documented his concepts in great detail and they are
now available for like-minded drummers who wish to expand their rhythmic
awareness and abilities."
- Steve Smith (Vital Information/Journey)