Q4TQuadragrip 4 Trapset(1977 to the Present)Dedicated to Tommy Thomas and Elvin JonesMy life with Q4T is a search for creativity, improvisation and invention, while maintaining the history of tradition.Tommy Thomas told me about playing with multiple sticks, mallets and brushes on gigs in Chicago Theatres, during the 1930s and 1940s.Looking through vintage Ludwig catalogs from the late 1920s, 1930s and 1940s, I saw drummers/percussionist with chimes, xylophone, tympani and more. They had to move fast and be creative to play ...
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Q4TQuadragrip 4 Trapset(1977 to the Present)Dedicated to Tommy Thomas and Elvin JonesMy life with Q4T is a search for creativity, improvisation and invention, while maintaining the history of tradition.Tommy Thomas told me about playing with multiple sticks, mallets and brushes on gigs in Chicago Theatres, during the 1930s and 1940s.Looking through vintage Ludwig catalogs from the late 1920s, 1930s and 1940s, I saw drummers/percussionist with chimes, xylophone, tympani and more. They had to move fast and be creative to play "Trapset" music.Tommy Thomas introduced me to Louie Bellson at his Village Lounge gig in 1980. I gave Louie my Quadragrip book. He told me he was composing a 3 stick, brush orchestra piece.When I was soliciting my book to drummers for their endorsement, I mailed one to Johnny Carson. He replied, I like it, but I prefer duo-grip.I hope you enjoy my discoveries to play this musical instrument called, The Drumset.Best regards, MWMusical Repetition dictates specific ways to play the kit. The sounds of the drumset are focused on various parts and combinations of the instrument.Ride cymbal, high hat, snare drum or toms usually dominate the groove or rhythm.These interior monologues document my personal thoughts about learning to play and expand the sound of the drumset, an update to my 1980 Quadragrip publication.It took 20 years before I was confident enough to play Q4T publicly on the bandstand. I didn't start using Q4T (full time) till 1997.Audiences noticed the visual concept. I didn't want Q4T to be perceived as a entertainment gimmick. I want my expanded sound to support and augment the music.I'm comfortable it's taken 40 years of practice and performance, to author this updated 2017 documentation.I've experienced many joyful performances and gigs that brought pleasure to the viewer and listener. They mention hearing my sound as a modified, different approach.I've seen YouTube videos of college percussionist playing contemporary repertoire using various combinations of 3 and 4 mallets or sticks.This generation of player has been exposed to multiple mallets, sticks or brushes to play varieties of instruments and sounds in performance.I'm thankful for the gift and concept of my Q4T technique.Q4t doesn't have to be a complicated, notational challenge.To illustrate my technique, I show the process without notated music. My simple examples demonstrate combinations of 2 and 4 sticks, brushes or mallets on various drums and cymbals.I also illustrate the concept of setup, how I utilize specific placement of drums and cymbals.I started playing Quadragrip, with my 1974 Fibes drumset; it's my number one kit. There have been others. My 1983 Gretsch Carpathian Elm kit [1986-1999] was beautiful. My North drumset [1999-2000] Derek Bailey-Jon Rose) was completely different. It was very unique to have 4 smaller sized toms, rack mounted at eye level. The North kit was augmented with various percussion, bells, blocks, tambourine, gongs, cymbals and more.Since my 1980 Quadragrip book photos were taken, the percussion instruments were sold. I have great memories, and a few recordings of them from the past.My 1974 Fibes drumset: remains semi-intact, minus the front hoop, bottom rims and heads. I still have the cymbal stands.Waxing Poetic"Thinking and playing outside the box can be a blessing and a curse""When Roland Kirk came on the scene playing multiple instruments, it was hip and innovative. Most saxophonists continue to play one instrument at a time""Many times, an audience of one is all you need"
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Add this copy of Quadragrip 4 Trapset-Michael Welch-1980 / Present: to cart. $27.01, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2017 by CreateSpace Independent Publis.
Add this copy of Quadragrip 4 Trapset-Michael Welch-1980 / Present: to cart. $55.74, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2017 by CreateSpace Independent Publis.