For over a century drummers have been turning to a variety of percussive traditions as prompts for the creation of new expressive possibilities on the drumset. In this book Simon Barker sets out in detail the developmental processes he has followed creating an improvisational language for the drumset utilizing Korean rhythm/sticking cells aesthetic conceptions improvisatory codes and developmental procedures. Barker offers historical overviews of Korean traditional rhythmic forms analysis of rhythmic structures appearing in a variety of styles an analysis and chronological account of his development of a 'Koreanized' approach to the drumset a methodology for performing p’ansori accompaniment on the drumset an introduction to Korean extended techniques and a large collection of drumset studies based on Korean traditional forms such as tasÅrÅm ch’ilch’ae and ritual music structures from Korea’s East Coast. Barker also explores physical practices employed by Korean musicians which aid in the development of a relaxed dynamic approach to performance. He creates a framework for creating an alternative approach to drumset education and performance through an engagement with Korea’s extraordinary rhythmic and aesthetic traditions. The volume includes accompanying downloadable resources featuring recordings of developmental exercises solo drumset improvisations and ensemble performances each track representing a subject of discussion within the volume. |Korea and the Western Drumset: Scattering Rhythms | Music
