Drums&Beer
Senior Member
Hey There,
I am curious about this book as an added resource for developing left hand lead techniques & coordination ideas for open handed playing. Can anyone vouch for it?
In the past as a tool for seeking balance and fluidity in my playing I have used some standards like Dowd's Funky Primer & the DeJohnette/Perry book to play left lead. I have also worked extensively with The New Breed. I know Hessler is a great open-hand player, & I am always looking for new approaches to this, especially since I am a righty.
In short, would Hessler's book provide added value or am I barking up a similar tree as the The New Breed, or turning around Reed's Syncopation Exercises with various left lead patterns?
thanks...
I am curious about this book as an added resource for developing left hand lead techniques & coordination ideas for open handed playing. Can anyone vouch for it?
In the past as a tool for seeking balance and fluidity in my playing I have used some standards like Dowd's Funky Primer & the DeJohnette/Perry book to play left lead. I have also worked extensively with The New Breed. I know Hessler is a great open-hand player, & I am always looking for new approaches to this, especially since I am a righty.
In short, would Hessler's book provide added value or am I barking up a similar tree as the The New Breed, or turning around Reed's Syncopation Exercises with various left lead patterns?
thanks...