Philly-ism: Analyzing Philly Joe Jones' Rudimental Soloing (Book/Online Media)

(Percussion) Welcome to the ISMS series, a unique drum method inspired by the iconic quote from Bruce Lee: "I fear not the person who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the person who has practiced one kick 10,000 times." In this series, we've adapted the quote for our musical context: "I fear not the MUSICIAN who has practiced 10,000 LICKS once, but I fear the MUSICIAN who has practiced one LICK 10,000 times."

Philly-ISM, the second installment in Tim's ISMS series, offers an in-depth exploration of Philly Joe Jones' distinctive approach to "rudimental" soloing. This book focuses particularly on Philly's application of the paradiddle rhythm. With Philly-ISM, you'll experience a comprehensive learning journey that includes:

• An understanding of how Philly Joe incorporated paradiddle stickings and their variations into his solos.
• A detailed study of 18 solos by Philly drawn from legendary recordings.
• Exercises to permutate, orchestrate, and subdivide the ISM, allowing for creativity and exploration.
• An analysis of nine additional signature phrases that Philly made his own.
• Techniques to sing and improvise using your ISM over various song forms.
• The opportunity to internalize the ISM and generate your own unique variations!

To complement the material in the book, you'll have access to over an hour of instructional video lessons that illustrate the exercises and concepts discussed. This resource enriches your learning experience, demonstrating each technique clearly.

Designed with the serious musician in mind, Philly-ISM is spiral-bound for easy handling, ensuring that you can flip through the pages effortlessly while practicing.

In this method, we aim to deepen your understanding of rhythmic techniques and encourage the mastery of individual elements, much like Philly Joe did. By focusing on the nuances of the paradiddle and his improvisational style, you will gain insight into creating fluid and dynamic solos.

The ISMS series doesn't just teach you to play—it's about cultivating a mindset of profound practice and mastery. Just as Bruce Lee emphasized the importance of mastering a single kick, Tim's approach inspires musicians to delve deeply into techniques, refining their skills to a level where they can express individuality through improvisation.

This is not merely a collection of exercises; it's an invitation to engage with the richness of rhythmic improvisation and to embody the spirit of one of jazz's great drummers through your own practice. You are encouraged to embrace the challenge and take the time to truly develop your craft.

So, embark on this journey with Philly-ISM, and prepare to elevate your drumming skills as you learn to command the paradiddle in ways you never thought possible. Embrace the philosophy of focused practice and watch how it transforms your musical expression!

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