12b – “Lets Get This Show Started” Intermediate Version

Teacher: Chad Wackerman Length: 5 min Category: Rudiments

Chad demonstrates how he would play and set up the band from a mid-level perspective. Remember to always play what is musically appropriate for the song and the style. Sometimes the easiest or most typical set-ups can be the most appropriate and make the band swing even harder.

7a – Chart #1 With Band

Teacher: Chad Wackerman Length: 20 min Category: Reading

This lesson demonstrates how Chad approaches playing chart #1 "Green Blues." Two examples will be demonstrated. One with Chad playing a more basic approach, and another example of Chad playing more advanced ideas. There is a full-length transcription of both examples available for you to download.

12c – “Lets Get This Show Started” Advanced Version

Teacher: Chad Wackerman Length: 7 min Category: Rudiments

Chad demonstrates how he would play and set up the band from a pro-level. Remember to always play what is musically appropriate for the song and the style. Sometimes the easiest or most typical set-ups can be the most appropriate and make the band swing even harder. Check out the full-length transcription to see exsactly what Chad is doing.

8 – Sight Reading Drum Chart #2

Teacher: Chad Wackerman Length: 11 min Category: Reading

This lesson will go over Chart #2, "Emma Chizet." Listen as Chad breaks down the chart into sections and goes through the road map.

8a – Chart #2 With Band

Teacher: Chad Wackerman Length: 16 min Category: Reading

This lesson demonstrates how Chad approaches playing chart #2 “Emma Chizet.” Two examples will be demonstrated. One with Chad playing a more basic approach, and another example of Chad playing more advanced ideas. There is a full-length transcription of both examples available for you to download.

9 – Sight Reading Drum Chart #3

Teacher: Chad Wackerman Length: 12 min Category: Reading

Chart #3 is entitled "Another Train," Which is a medium-fast jazz arrangement. Listen to how Chad breaks down each section and approaches each figure.

9a – Chart #3 With Band

Teacher: Chad Wackerman Length: 16 min Category: Reading

This lesson demonstrates how Chad approaches playing chart #3 “Another Train.” Two examples will be demonstrated. One with Chad playing a more basic approach, and another example of Chad playing more advanced ideas. There is a full-length transcription of both examples available for you to download.

10 – Sight Reading Drum Chart #4

Teacher: Chad Wackerman Length: 16 min Category: Reading

Chart #4 is entitled "Word" and is a funk chart composed and arranged by Jeff Jarvis. This was filmed with McAuliffe Middle Schoos jazz ensemble. Listen to how Chad plays to lift the band and make them feel comfortable.

10a – “Word” Beginner Version

Teacher: Chad Wackerman Length: 5 min Category: Reading

Chad demonstrates how he would play and set up the band from a beginner's perspective. Remember to always play what is musically appropriate for the song and the style. Sometimes the easiest set-ups can be the most appropriate and make the band swing even harder.

10b – “Word” Intermediate Version

Teacher: Chad Wackerman Length: 5 min Category: Reading

Chad demonstrates how he would play and set up the band from a Mid-level perspective. Remember to always play what is musically appropriate for the song and the style. Sometimes the easiest or most typical set-ups can be the most appropriate and make the band swing even harder.