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Moeller methodFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Moeller method, or moeller technique, is named for drummerSanford A.
Moeller, as described in his book The Art of Snare Drumming, also called The
Moeller Book[1]. It is believed that he described the method after observing
Civil War drummers in the 19th century. He later taught the system to Jim
Chapin in 1938 and 1939. Chapin worked to popularize this method until his
death in 2009.
The method combines a variety of techniques with the goal of improving hand
speed, power, and control while offering the flexibility to add accented notes atwill. The method has been perceived in the drumming community as a secret
method because it is considered difficult to learn. The technique uses a
specific "whipping motion" that allows gravity to do most of the work, allowing
the drummer to play faster, by staying relaxed. It has been promoted as
requiring significantly less effort and carrying less risk of injury than other
methods.
However, no consensus has been reached as to what this technique actually
is, and the issue is still a topic of debate among drummers. Some are of the
opinion that this method incorporates a whip followed by rebounds. Chapin
asserts in his video that the technique does notrely on the rebound - that you
must master the hand motion while playing each note as an actual stroke -
while Dave Weckl in this video says it doesrely on the rebound.
See also Traditional grip. Moeller's favorite of the 2 right hand grips discussed
in 'the Moeller Book', was the 'ancient style' traditional grip. This old style or
vintage grip consisted of pressing or 'gripping' the drumstick with the littlefinger. The other fingers curled gently around without pressing tightly. With this
approach, the fulcrum is situated at the back of the hand. This grip works well
with rudimental or heavy rock drumming. In contrast, the thumb fulcrum works
better for closed rolls and cymbal rhythms that require a more delicate stroke.
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References
1.^ Moeller, Sanford A. (1954). The Moeller Book. Ludwig Music Publishing.Retrieved 2009-02-17.
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External links
YouTube - Jim Chapin - The Definitive Moeller Explanation
* Several (explanations and demonstrations) via drum videos on Moeller
Method - by Jacob Kaye (former student of Jim Chapin)
YouTube - Dan Britt explains Moeller
YouTube - Jim Chapin on the Moeller Technique.
YouTube - Manuel Bartholdy explains Moeller Technique
YouTube - Jeff Queen - Moeller Demo
YouTube - Moeller Demo - Two notes each Hand
YouTube - Dave Weckl on the Moeller Technique Everything you ever wanted to know about Sanford A Moeller's Book and
were never told
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