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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

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