1st Edition

Korea and the Western Drumset: Scattering Rhythms

By Simon Barker Copyright 2015
168 Pages
by Routledge

166 Pages
by Routledge

166 Pages
by Routledge

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... Read more
Contents: Two streams; Archetype and form; Scattering rhythms; Five companions; Conclusion; Appendices; Select bibliography; Discography; Index.

Biography

Dr Simon Barker is currently a lecturer in Jazz Studies at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney. In addition to his solo work, Simon co-leads several internationally recognized collaborative projects including Band of Five Names, Showa 44, and Chiri. Simon also performs regularly with many of Australia’s most established ensembles including the Phil Slater Qt, and the Matt McMahon Trio.