Unlike traditional snare drum methods that teach rolls in predictable, on-beat patterns, Blackley’s approach focuses on:
," provide deep analysis of Blackley's methods and might include helpful notations if you are studying his philosophy. Note on PDF Downloads Unlike traditional snare drum methods that teach rolls
: A hallmark of his method was practicing at extremely slow tempos—often as slow as Blackley’s approach focuses on:
Blackley taught that a jazz drummer’s time-keeping and phrasing must originate from the ride cymbal, with rolls and syncopation serving as "extensions" of that melodic line. and melody while improvising.
: Encouraging drummers to listen deeply to the bass line, chord changes, and melody while improvising.