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Dave Tough, a drummer who was active from the 20’s through the 40’s, worked with a who’s who of swing bands including Artie Shaw and Woody Herman. Unlike his much more famous contemporaries (Krupa, Rich and Roach), Tough didn’t like to take drum solos, so it might seem surprising that this book is part of his legacy.
I have designed this book for the advanced student who has a knowledge of the rudiments of drumming. The book deals with the three forms of paradiddles — single, double and triple, each form represented and mixed in each of the two hundred exercises.
This will assure him of improved coordination, technical development and fluency of sticking in his practical day-to-day playing. It will be invaluable to the individual, while practising these exercises, to play two or four foot beats to the bar.
To my knowledge, this is the only book published that is devoted entirely to varied paradiddle exercises.
In conclusion, I have found that too little time is devoted to the practising of varied combinations of paradiddles, and it is my sincere hope that this book will prove to be an aid in acquiring a well-rounded system of drumming.
DAVE TOUGH
My good friends at Hudson Music are now making this book available for purchase. Please go get yourself a copy! Here’s the link:
Dave Tough’s “Advanced Paradiddle Exercises”
Your hands will thank you.
He first gained attention as one of the winners of Modern Drummer magazine's very first drum solo contest, judged by Rush's Neil Peart.
He's played with Oz Noy, Will Lee, Alison Krauss, Curtis Stigers, Emily Remler, Joel Hoekstra, GE Smith, Andy York, Marshall Crenshaw, Tony Shanahan, The Drifters, The Marvelettes, Big Brother and The Holding Company, and many other artists.
For more info: onlinesessiondrummer.com
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I can’t thank you enough for presenting Dave Youth’s paradiddle exercises. I always dreamed of finding a copy. I’ve been a drummer for over 50 years. I consider Tough one of the all time greats. It’s difficult to explain his genius. He could drive a small group or big band like hell without ever overplaying. He empowered his band mates with such a swinging, great groove that never overpowered their sound. The groove came from within, perfectly blended with each instrument. To me, that’s the highest level of drumming, a very special set of chops.
Hi Raymond!
Thanks for your comment. I agree. Dave Tough is an unsung, under-appreciated drumming hero. I’m glad to have given him some light here on “The Drumming Blog.”
Mark, THANKS THANKS AND THANKS for this pearl!!!!
I am giving to you this present too:
The 1937 “Dixieland Drumming Method” by Ray Bauduc.
Hi Billy!
You’re welcome!
and thanks for what you sent as well….
Regards,
MF