New Breed melodies....

[h3r3tic]

Sorry for posting once again a thread about the great Gary Chester's New Breed but there's that I'm wondering about I thought you guys would give some thought on this.

The book contains 39 systems being each one to be played with the melodies according to the drum part indicated. But mr Gary Chester says that after accomplishing the first set of melodies then we should move the the next set of melodies...

My question is: After accomplishing the first set of melodies with the first system, could we move the next system with the first set of melodies?

Let me know soon ;)
Thanks people!

[Dispatched]

Honestly if your asking this question it sounds like your taking the wrong approach. try not to treat this as a system of "excersizes." When you play these try and listen really damn hard to what your playing and pay attention to how it feels. Your goal is to be able to take any system and groove any melody with it. Whats going to happen is that you'll be able to play melodies 1 and 2 okay, but when you get to 3 and 4 you'll encounter figures that disrupt the groove or make it sloppy. ISOLATE THE FIGURES. first slowly then increase the speed. There is no set method to play this so here's my advice: Do what you want but know exactly what your doing and why. (and I'm aware that sentence is can be very vague but its true)

[Jeff Almeyda]

You want to stick with a system until you have achieved a basic level of ability with it. You should be able to comfortably play and sing all aspects of the melody/system in time with a click before you move on to the next system because otherwise you will simply be programming garbage into your muscle memory.

Practice two systems at a time (usually a right and left lead version of the melody) to "balance" your practice session.

When to move on? When you have achieved a new level of ability and confidence with the system.

Treat the book as an ongoing, evolving thing. You should finish the 39 systems at one level of ability(this in itself takes time) then put the book down for a few weeks and then do it all over again at a higher level.

I've gone through the 39 over 5 times over the years.

[Wavelength]

Mastering a system will make the next system a lot easier. During the hours you put into practicing each system you'll develop your timing, accuracy, consistency and coordination, and taking your time with the "easier" systems will speed up the learning process. Mind you, even the first system in its seeming simplicity is incredibly difficult to execute cleanly: NO FLAMS between the hands and the left foot.

Just be patient and work on the book according to the author's directions. You don't want to take shortcuts with this book.

[h3r3tic]

Thank you all for your advices!
I really appreciate it and I'll do as you say ;)