Download or read book Developing Melodic Language on the Drums written by Wayne Salzmann II and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-29 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developing Melodic Language on the Drums will help you develop your own concepts for playing time and soloing. The techniques introduced will give you the keys to create improvisations over the context of a phrase, form, tune, or style. Using standard melodies to create improvisations allows you to be innovative while staying rooted in the musical tradition. This is a tried and true method to develop authentic jazz language, and will have you playing musical time and solos with thoughtful phrasing over the form relatively quickly. Audio & Video downloads available at WayneSalzmann.com