Three-Voice Warm-ups by John Riley

This is a jazz drumming independence exercise using three voices (snare, bass drum, hi-hat) set against a static jazz ride-cymbal pattern. Practice the exercises to develop a more open and interesting rhythmic time flow.

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From Beyond Bop Drumming by John Riley 
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John Riley is a Jazz Drummer and drumset instructor for the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and Manhattan School of Music.