Brush Playing for the Young Drummer

Provides instruction on how to teach brush playing to student drummers. Suggests outlining a practical and
mystery-free introduction to the art of brush playing at the earliest stage of studying a ballad-style chart in the jazz
band. Focuses on how to teach grip and position, technique, sustain techniques, changing from sticks to brushes,
listening, basic brush patterns, and types of brushes. Makes suggestions for method books and video instruction.
Includes pattern design charts.