Alfred Publishing Creative Flow: the Ultimate Drum Practice Workout - Neddens - Drum - Book

Author: Christin Neddens
Instrumentation: Drum
Format: Book
Level: Intermediate

The ultimate Drum Practice Workout for technique, coordination, timing, groove, and creative expression.

With her mini-workouts, Christin Neddens has captivated the global drumming community on social media. Now, her first book is finally here! Creative Flow brings together effective workouts and proven practice strategies for the entire drum set - and the whole body - in a compact, well-structured format. It also introduces Christin's unique Creative Flow Practice Routine, a tailored guide to building a sustainable practice routine and achieving continuous progress on the drums. After a brief introduction covering essential concepts and materials, it's straight to the action! Four chapters, packed with hands-on exercises and concepts, are designed to take your drumming to the next level:

1. Essentials | Hands in Motion - 40 compact workouts to build precision, speed, and power: perfect as daily warm-ups or for ongoing technical development.
2. Coordination | Mastering Balance - Hand-foot combinations designed to improve mobility, synchronization, and independence: leading to smoother, more controlled playing.
3. Feel & Groove | Solid Time Flow - Groove-based exercises across different subdivisions - from eighth notes to triplets, quintuplets, and sextuplets: enhancing coordination, time feel, and reading skills.
4. Creativity | Three Stages to Develop a Melodic Solo - Learn how to develop musical and expressive solos from short phrases: the perfect foundation for confident and dynamic drumming in any style.

Whether you're a beginner, an experienced drummer, or somewhere in between, this book will help you make your practice time not only more effective but also more inspiring.

Dive in, explore new ideas - experience your Creative Flow!