Moeller method

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The Moeller method, or moeller technique, is named for drummer Sanford A. Moeller. This method of drumming is arguably one of the top drumming techniques sought by learners all over the world today. It is believed that he described the method after observing Civil War drummers in the 1800s. He later taught the system to Jim Chapin in 1938 and 1939. Today, Chapin is still working to popularize this method.

The method combines a variety of techniques with the goal of improving hand speed, power, and control while offering the flexibility to add accented notes at will. The method has been perceived in the drumming community as a secret method due to the fact that it is considered difficult to learn. The technique uses a specific "whipping motion" that allows gravity to do most of the work for you, allowing you to play faster, by staying relaxed. It has been promoted as requiring significantly less effort and carrying less risk of injury than other methods.

However, no consensus has been reached as to what this technique actually is, and the issue is still a topic of debate amongst the drumming community. Some are of the opinion that this method incorporates a whip followed by rebounds. Chapin asserts in his video that the technique does not rely on the rebound - that you must master the hand motion while playing each note as an actual stroke - while Dave Weckl in this video says it does rely on the rebound.

See also Traditional grip, Moeller's favorite of the 2 grips discussed in 'the Moeller Book', was the 'ancient style' traditional grip.

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The Moeller Book "The Art of Snare Drumming" was published in 1925 and reprinted in June 1950 by Leedy and Ludwig (followed by - 1956 Copyright assigned to Ludwig Drum Co. followed by - 1982 Copyright assigned to Ludwig Music Publishing Co).

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