RHYTHMOLOGY

Rhythmology - The Study of Rhythm
Roots of Rhythm

Claes Brondal is a danish born drumset performer and educator. He lives in a small town outside New York City where he maintains a private teaching practice.

The Study of Rhythm clinic looks into the roots of rhythms and their practical application to modern drumset playing. These clinics are an opportunity for those interested in or already playing the drums to experience a lecture on music history from a drummers point of view.

A Question & Answer session will finish each clinic.

Clinic #1
World Rhythms in Today's Music

This masterclass is about rhythms, beats and patterns that most of us already are familiar with. We will learn how to decipher them, use them in context, and most importantly, learn how to fully enjoy and appreciate the power of rhythm. We will explore origin and history, rhythm migration and how some rhythms became the foundations and back bones of today's music such as jazz, blues, rock, funk and latin.
Topics such as Why we drum, Reasons to play, The importance of submergence and The joy of playing will be discussed as well.

Clinic #2
Rhythms, Pattern and Cool Beats

This clinic is about cool, unusual and very funky drumbeats. Learn how to decipher beats on your own, how to create your own original cool beats and how some beats become drum solos. In this masterclass you will learn how to read drum notation and how to use systems you already know to learn sophisticated beats and patterns.

Drumming is fun - but mastering the drums is truly one of the
greatest feeling one can experience in a lifetime.

Educational material is supported in part by Sabian Cymbals and
the Vic Firth Educational Program.

The clinics are for inspirational and educational purposes.

Claes Brondal is member of:
Percussive Arts Society, Vic Firth Educational Team, East End Arts Council and Eclectic Dan Big Band.

For further information, references or to schedule a clinic
please contact Claes Brondal @ 631 463 2040
drummersaint@hotmail.com - www.claesbrondal.com