The Caravan Warmup

Exercise #1: The Caravan Warmup

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A warmup that develops every element of artistry This exercise is both an excellent introduction to the book’s central theme of rhythmic exercises organized around melodies and a challenging and rewarding warmup. warmup. As with all the exercises exercises in this book, the caravan warmup is designed to work on all the elements of drumming: groove by treating the metronome like a fellow musician and focusing on its time; technique by controlling the bounce of the stick, developing good single strokes, and trying to make smooth motions around the drums; musicality by being aware of the form and melody at all times; and creativity by imbedding this classic melody into your

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imagination. It is critical to both this this warmup and the subsequent exercises that you both have the melody memorized and are able to sing it while playing. Also, be sure to move straight from one step to the next without stopping in sections B and C.

A. Slow on the snare for two choruses On the snare drum, play slow, fully controlled Moeller strokes while singing the melody of Caravan at around 40 bpm (for more on Moeller strokes, see the excellent DVD “Secret Weapons Weapons for the Modern Drummer” by Jojo Mayer). Mayer). Play four groups of triplets on the right hand, then on the left, then right and left in unison, and finally right and left in alternating alternating sextuplets. Go for a big, relaxed arm motion and try to play with consistency, balanced posture, and steady, deep breathing. In addition, for the entire warmup you should quietly quietly play four quarter notes on the bass drum (feathering), and beats two and four on the hihat. Playing this pattern pattern with your feet will be referred referred to as jazz feet. Play the entire form of the song through twice in this fashion.

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B. Bright and leading leading on different drums for six choruses Step 1: Snare drum Play two choruses at a faster tempo (try around 130 bpm) on the snare drum in the same fashion as as the previous previous section. When you switch to this faster tempo, bring the motion down almost entirely to your wrists, hands, and fingers. Remember that small, relaxed relaxed motions are much quicker then large, stiff motions. Focus on relaxation relaxation and control of the bounce of the stick. On the bridge, move to step 2 below and then come back to the snare on the last A section of the melody.

Step 2: High tom to snare Play two choruses with the first note of each group on the high tom and the last two notes on the snare. Focus on maintaining the momentum momentum of the stick between the two different different drums. On the bridge, move to step 3 and then come back to step 2 on the last A section.

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Step 3: Floor tom to snare Play two choruses with the right hand playing the first note of the group of three on the floor tom, and the left hand hand doing the same on the high tom. On the bridge play all alternating sextuplets on the snare and then move back to step 3 on the last A section.

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Step 3: Sextuplets between the high tom and floor tom Next, try moving between between the high tom and the floor tom. It is a good idea to start this exercise by seeing how fast you can play this step comfortably, as it is particularly demanding. demanding. To help yourself, yourself, focus on accuracy and control while keeping your arm motion smooth.


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Playing Tips Going through all three sections should take approximately twenty to thirty minutes, depending depending on your tempo and efficiency. Whenever you are are playing something challenging, particularly when you are singing at the same time, it is important to remember to breathe. breathe. As you progress, gradually gradually increase the tempo of sections two and three without sacrificing relaxation, control, or clarity. It is also a good idea idea to practice this in front of a mirror to study your movement around the drums and get a sense of how to improve it.

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Shorter drum pad version If you don’t have time for the full Caravan warmup, or you only have access to a drum pad, try this shorter version. Try doing doing this version of the warmup warmup starting on your L.H. to really challenge yourself.

Guide 1. One chorus of section section A 2. Two choruses of section section B 3. Two choruses of section section C

Suggested Recording Jo Jones, “The Essential Jo Jones”

The Caravan Warmup

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