BY STEWART JEAN, ANA BARREIRO, AND JEFF BOWDERS | FROM THE FALL 2019 ISSUE OF DRUM! Uptempo jazz is normally associated with the bebop and modern big band eras. Although mastering limb independence is important for drummers learning to play jazz, simply playing the ride cymbal can pose major problems for drummers who have not … Continue reading Uptempo Jazz – Ride Pattern Lesson Plan Week 5