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Who is the video course for?

Would you like to discover the origins of jazz and deepen the rhythmic approach of this genre? Would you like to take inspiration from other instruments to study creatively?

“The song of rhythm” by Enzo Zirilli is the course for you!

Embark on a journey to discover jazz: accompanied by Maestro Zirilli you will discover the art of accompanying other musicians and you will learn the art of active listening.

The main topics covered are:

– comparison between Afro and Western approaches to rhythm;
– the importance of analytical listening;
– take inspiration from other instruments to study;
– put yourself at the service of music when accompanying a soloist;
– take care of the construction of a solo starting from rhythmic mini-cells.

The course is suitable for drummers and all musicians who want to deepen the rhythmic aspect of music, a fundamental pillar in jazz.

INCLUDED IN THE COURSE

TOPIC INDEX

THE ORIGINS

1.1 The Drum: differences in approach between the West and Africa
1.2 New Orleans and Jazz

LISTENING TO MUSIC

2.1 Acoustic and instrumental analysis skills
2.2 Breathing, movement and a wide feeling of the time wide
2.3 Playing within
2.4 Other instruments that become a way studying the drums

THE ART OF ACCOMPANYING

3.1 Relations between snare, piano, kick and bass
3.2 Ego is the enemy

THE DYNAMICS

4.1 Practicing at low volumes
4.2 Playing at night
4.3 The brushes

DRUMMING THE SINGIN

5.1 A look at the lower limbs
5.2 Being your own big band
5.3 Rhythmic centers: bebop tunes and the orchestration of melodies
5.4 Il Be Bop come precursore di Rap, Hip Hop e Drum&Bass

CONSTRUCTION OF A SOLO

6.1 Constructing a solo

PLAYING WITH MACHINES

7.1 Playing with machines, part 1
7.2 Playing with machines, part 2

TESTIMONIAL

TO SUM UP:

MEET THE TEACHER

ENZO ZIRILLI

Enzo Zirilli is considered one of the most versatile and creative drummers on the international music scene. He lived in London for 14 years, where he immediately established himself as one of the UK’s most in-demand musicians.
He has collaborated with distinguished soloists such as Larry Nocella, Franco Cerri, Gianni Basso, Hal Stein, Benny Bailey, and Flavio Boltro. In 1991 he toured with Gloria Gaynor. He has recorded and toured with some of the most important musicians in jazz, world music and pop. He has performed with artists such as Dado Moroni, Bob Mintzer, Tom Harrell, Enrico Pieranunzi, Ares Tavolazzi, George Garzone, Peter Bernstein, Peter Washington, Ira Coleman, Rossana Casale, Antonio Faraò, Charlie Mariano, and Ivan Segreto.
Charlie Mariano, Ivan Segreto.
Enzo Zirilli taught jazz drums at the Bari and Avellino Conservatories and is now a professor at the Turin Conservatory.