All About Chopping I – Jeremy Kittel

Ah, chopping! In this class, we’ll go over lots of details regarding this extremely effective and modern technique. We’ll cover some of the mechanics, and we’ll learn various patterns (there are so many patterns to use for different meters, styles, and contexts!). We’ll also see how shuffle patterns relate closely to chop patterns, and how to employ both for maximum effectiveness. Ultimately, chopping is usually most effective when used “just right” in an ensemble context, and we’ll learn how that can change a lot depending on the ensemble. Come join!