Master Studies II: More Exercises for the Development of Control and Technique

Joe Morello was the man. The master studies books are must haves

Taking this book in stages, started with it about 3 weeks ago. After working with Master Studies 1 very thoroughly, this book oddly enough seemed a bit easier (but maybe thats because ive only been into about the first 30 pages) however its not really easier just different. This book seems at least in the early stages seems to have exercises that are a bit more musical and longer bar patterns with flowing triplet patterns in lots of paradiddle formats. The first 3 pages are warm up exercises that has help my single stroke roll tremendously. Anyway, you can start with this book first or Master Studies one first, it doesnt really matter, but having both to work with will keep you busy for many many months. Just make sure you read the dialog he writes before each exercise explaining what the purpose of the exercise so you can understand how its suppose to sound. Morello was the true master of teaching hand development and getting creative ideas out of your brain and into your hands, this book is beyond worth the money, I wouldnt even be able to put a price tag on either version 1 or 2. Just make sure you do all these exercises with a metronome.

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Joe Morello was a great technician behind the kit. The exercises in the book will help you to develop better chops and give you the ability to play great licks on the kit. Any drummer who wants to play at a high level and not just play a groove, should have this book along with Master Studies I, Stick Control, Accents and Rebounds, and Charley Wilcoxon's The All American Drummer 150 Solos. I've been playing many years and know that it is essential to have great hands in order to be a great drummer. You should be able to execute anything that comes to mind. If your hands are limited, your playing is limited. Get a practice pad and get those books I mentioned and you'll be in good drumming shape. Your playing will stand out when your hands are developed.

for drummers of all styles who want to increase their hand technique, look no further.Joe has complied a great book of exercises aimed at increasing hand control, speed, endurance,dynamics and offers valuable insight into his thought processes. If the serious drummer spendssome time with this material on a daily basis, he or she should see noticeable improvement. Iwould recommend this book for any drummer of at least intermediate level with at least basicreading skills. Just listen to Joe's 60 years of recordings with the Dave Brubeck Quartet andothers, if you need any further proof that this is a master drummer whose teachings are invaluable.MB

Joe has done a great job of putting together some very challenging exercises designed to help you develop speed and accuracy. Mixtures of single, double, tripple and quad strokes are put in a variety of time signatures, including odd quarters and eighths, with accents in some very difficult locations. This really requires keeping mental track of where you are in each bar and is highly instructive in that regard alone. I highly recommend that you get his first "Master Studies" book before this one as I found Master Studies II to be much more challenging. Thanks, Joe.

This is another Joe Morello rudiment training book. It is every bit as relevant as when written. Drummers do improve their skills through rudiments, and this, and other Morello books, provide excellent grounding in the application of those basic skills. We would do well to remember that Joe Morello had no formal training other than his training in rudiments.

I have the first one and I use it all the time to stay in shape. When I saw this addition I bought it without hesitation. It it different but just as usefull. I can already feel the benefit and I have only started into it. Another timeless and style agnostic book from this great drummer.

Joe 's book gets you more in touch with the sticking combinations and improves your weaker hand. He shows you how to play mixed rythms in common time 4/4 and how to play over the bar lines with mixed rythms. It is really interesting and is planned out very intelligently. His master studies vol 2 is a must for all serious players at any level.

All good what I expected

Excellent condition.

E la continuazione del primo volume. Molto bello 😎👌 sono in una full immersion di Morello e mi ha cambiato la vita... E di testi avanzati ne ho avuti molti per mano.

Très complet et très dense. Mon niveau technique étant intermédiaire, j'ai encore beaucoup de boulot et je ne suis qu'au démarrage de cette méthode. A moins d'être extraterrestre, elle nécessite, comme tout document technique de valeur, d'une bonne dose de volonté et de pugnacité. On recommandera sans aucun doute des incursions régulières plutôt que des stages intensifs et long pour ne pas se décourager.