Moeller method

The Moeller method, Moeller technique or whipping technique is a percussive stroke method for drumming that 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.

It is named for drummer Sanford A. Moeller, as described in his book The Art of Snare Drumming, also called The Moeller Book.[1] It is believed that he described the method after observing drummers who had fought in the Civil War in the 19th century. Moeller was impressed at their ability to play at high volumes for long periods without tiring. He later taught the system to Jim Chapin in 1938 and 1939. Chapin worked to popularize this method until his death in 2009.

  1. ^ Moeller, Sanford A. (1954). The Moeller Book. Ludwig Music Publishing. Archived from the original on 2009-07-09. Retrieved 2009-02-17.