Fusion Swing Drum Solo -Soloing Over Figures and Vamps Part 3

Here is part 3 of my soloing over figures and vamps series. In this video I demonstrate soloing over complex syncopated figures in a fusion swing feel. The track is from the book The Drumset Soloist by Steve Houghton. This book comes with a CD that has play-along tracks containing many types of solo vamps. This enables you to practice and experiment with your soloing ideas.
After I play the solo I talk briefly about playing fast complex rhythms such as these with exercises from my book Advanced Coordination for Drum Set and Hand Percussion. The book is available from me at [e-mail] if you are interested.
The equipment I am using for this video consists of: Doc Sweeney Stave Drums in African Olive wood 20"x 16" Bass Drum Toms: 10"x 8", 12"x 8", 14"x 14 floor tom and a 14"x 6.5" Doc Sweeney Olivewood Snare
Cymbals are: Sabian Jack DeJohnette 20" Ride Wuhan 20" Lion Cymbal Paiste Traditional 16" and 17" thin crashes Sabian HH 13" Regular Hi-Hats Sabian 12" AA Mini Hats
Heads on toms are Remo Pinstripes on toms Bass drum is an Aquarian Power stroke 1 head. Snare is an Aquarian coated head. Microphones are a AKG C24 stereo overhead and an Shure Beta 52 on the Bass drum.

[@sebastiana.estrada5927]

I can't stop seeing your videos Rick!! You're an inspiration and an invitation to seek for improovement all the time. Greetings from Argentina!!

[@rickdior]

Thank You Sebastian
I hope you are safe and well in Argentina

[@jimreinking1243]

The one good thing about this Covid thing is that like many others have gone back to the practice room and I pulled out many of my old books and recital pieces that I played back in the day. I am practicing more now than I did since my 20s. Today I watched your video on effective practice and loved every word you said. I have a couple more years before I retire and then I want to go back to schoolFor a masters in
percussion performance. I currently play jazz and rock in various bands and work as a section percussionist in our local Symphony orchestra. Thank you for your inspiration I’ll be watching all your videos!

[@rickdior]

Thanks Jim
So glad the videos are helping you.

[@hornet224]

11:10 I like that Chinese cymbal sound.

[@user-ms2ff1vy2c]

Очень нравится ваш канал

[@rickdior]

Благодарю вас

[@jimreinking1243]

I am a 67-year-old drummer/percussionist who has had a career as a high school band director and weekend warrior musician. I have a Masters degree in music education and a bachelors in percussion performance. If I lived in your state I would definitely study with you for a masters in percussion performance. You would be perfect!

[@rickdior]

Hi Jim
Thanks for the comment and for watching.
It was my high school band director who was greatly responsible for inspiring me to become a professional musician so you can imagine how much I respect you for your lengthy career.
If you are ever in my neck of the woods please look me up.
Rick