Joe Morello - Ostinato Studies II

O s tit i n a t o S t u d i e s by Joe Morello T r a n s c r i b e d b y J im im J a c o b u s

 t o play an  a n ostinato develop your ability to I (repeating pattern) with one hand while playing various figures with the other hand. Practice the following exercises slowly at first by playing the Ostinatos in the right-hand column with your right hand. Then, using your left hand, add the rhythmic figures in the left column to what you practiced with the right. After you've mastered those, reverse your hands. Build speed only after you're comfortable playing each pattern. The following page contains examples of what the individual Ostinatos and rhythmic figures look like when played together (for These exercises will help

example, the first ostinato played over the first rhythmic figure, the second ostinato played over the second figure, and so on). These Ostinatos and rhythms may be mixed and matched freely and played with each hand on different surfaces for variation. (And even more examples may be found in my book,   Master  79-81.) Studies, on pages 79-81.) These exercises are extremely technical in nature, and, played strictly as written, might not make musical sense. However, if  properly mastered, they may be  applied   musically to the drumset and will allow you to elaborate and create your own ideas. Happy practicing!