Here’s a great example of taking a melodic theme on the drums and developing it throughout the entire course of a solo. Also, I love the sound of Joey’s bass drum. Totally wide open and ringy… it almost sounds like a timpani.
Tag: Melody
Lunchtime Lesson – Elvin Jones
In this 1979 video, the great Elvin Jones explains his approach to soloing, playing melodically and incorporating polyrhythms. Pretty much the opposite of yesterday’s loop.