Joe Morello - Creative Substitutions

Creative Substitutions With The Bass Drum

by Joe Morello Transcribed by Marvin Burock

This exercise involves substituting the bass drum for the right or left hand. Buddy Rich used this technique very effectively. These examples will help you to develop better

hand-to-foot coordination and bass drum technique. Practice slowly at first, then increase the tempo. (Another excellent source for developing your bass drum technique is Colin Bailey's book Bass Drum Control.)