The best thing Jim Chapin did was write his book, Advanced Techniques for the Modern Drummer. Developing the mind comes first, then your hands will follow.
what's more impressive than the technique he displays is the fact that he's having a coherent conversation with the audience while doing it! what a badass. R.I.P.
I got lessons from Jim when he was 83 and his speed and his lessons changed my drumming life forever. R.I.P. Jim. He also had a talented son (Harry Chapin) and his daughter is still a great singer and touring. A true show biz family of talent. Respect.
I remember watching this video, and realising I was already employing this approach without even realising it. It really helped break down exactly what was was going on.
This has to be the best explanation i could find for the molar technique. I never thought of ghosting the left hand i can see how it would really help.
How can some of you not know that he grew up in a different time, when they talked with a different style. Some of you make me sad how critical you are, even of a wonderful man like this. STOP THE FUCKING HATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've been trying to learn this technique for a long time....then eventually I just quit. After seeing this one video. This has taught me more than all the other videos combined and makes me want to learn it again. Thank you Jim and R.I.P
I had the pleasure of meeting Jim a few times, and got a lesson or two with him. This was a long time ago (mid 90's) He picked out my first pro level snare for me. What a cool guy! It was me and 2 other world class drummers, who studied with him when they were kids. Great memories
Intent.. that's what you see in him, feel when he's playing. His intent. He cares about music, drumming, and teaching. No ego. Not for shiny rocks, fancy wheels. Paper with pictures of Presidents. His independence is amazing. Perfectly symmetrical. And tone. Good lord....what a drummer. RIP in Jim... the world needs more people like that. The story of him keeping a lesson while in the hospital...
The best thing Jim Chapin did was write his book, Advanced Techniques for the Modern Drummer. Developing the mind comes first, then your hands will follow.
what's more impressive than the technique he displays is the fact that he's having a coherent conversation with the audience while doing it!
what a badass.
R.I.P.
"Advanced Techniques For the Modern Drummer" Best book I ever bought. Thank you, Jim! RIP
I got lessons from Jim when he was 83 and his speed and his lessons changed my drumming life forever. R.I.P. Jim. He also had a talented son (Harry Chapin) and his daughter is still a great singer and touring. A true show biz family of talent. Respect.
crazy uncle most of us drummers wish we had growing up! LOL
I remember watching this video, and realising I was already employing this approach without even realising it. It really helped break down exactly what was was going on.
Just phenomenal!!! Have seen this many times and still wowed! One of the greatest influences of our time! RIP Jim!
This has to be the best explanation i could find for the molar technique. I never thought of ghosting the left hand i can see how it would really help.
How can some of you not know that he grew up in a different time, when they talked with a different style. Some of you make me sad how critical you are, even of a wonderful man like this. STOP THE FUCKING HATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
His entire hand control is phenomenal!!! When he ghosts the notes for the triplets, the ghost hand just uses fingers, and the speed is excellent!
A true legend. Had the pleasure of meeting him at my old music college in Leeds - an absolute gent & master of technique.
Thanks for posting.
I've been trying to learn this technique for a long time....then eventually I just quit. After seeing this one video. This has taught me more than all the other videos combined and makes me want to learn it again. Thank you Jim and R.I.P
I had the pleasure of meeting Jim a few times, and got a lesson or two with him. This was a long time ago (mid 90's) He picked out my first pro level snare for me. What a cool guy! It was me and 2 other world class drummers, who studied with him when they were kids. Great memories
Oh my god!! My overall speed and control has improved so much because of this!!! Thank you Jim!!!!!!!
Great demo by a great drummer, teacher and author.
Thank you for posting jim's lessons.
Its helped out my playing.
thank you jim,
the floor recognizes the gentleman from Massachusetts.
I took one lesson from Jim, and i've carried it with me my whole career....great educator.......Great asset to the world of drums!!!!!
Great explanation and demo...very clear and direct.
Intent.. that's what you see in him, feel when he's playing. His intent.
He cares about music, drumming, and teaching. No ego.
Not for shiny rocks, fancy wheels. Paper with pictures of Presidents.
His independence is amazing. Perfectly symmetrical. And tone. Good lord....what a drummer.
RIP in Jim... the world needs more people like that. The story of him keeping a lesson while in the hospital...