Jazz Drummer Q-Tip of the Week: Four Big Band Basics with Stockton Helbing!

This jazz drum lesson we’re calling Four Big Band Basics is all about getting the nuts and bolts of big band drumming together including: Reading rhythms and figures, set ups and fills. Understanding the basic concepts involved in big band drumming will enable you to thrive in any big band setting. We hope you enjoy this Four Big Band Basics lesson!! Make sure to follow Stockton IG: StocktonHelbing Website: --------Video Time Stamps-------- 00:00 - Introducing Stockton Helbing 01:55 - Stockton Helbing Playing Highlights 02:42 - Big Band Basic Tip #1 03:29 - Big Band Basic Tip #2 08:37 - Playing Example: Orchestrating Longs and Shorts 09:34 - Stockton Playing Interlude 09:42 - Big Band Basic Tip #3 10:31 - Playing Example: The Primary Rhythmic Set Up 12:12 - Big Band Basic Tip #4 12:46 - Playing Example: Basic Set Up Fill 14:43 - Mel Lewis Fill Approach 16:23 - Stockton Plays Etude #2 - Medium Swing 2