Biography
Henry Adler
American jazz & swing drummer, teacher, author, and publisher.
Born June 28, 1915 New York City, USA.
Died September 30, 2008 (aged 93) Dunedin, Florida, USA.
Adler taught drummer Buddy Rich how to read music and co-wrote Buddy Rich's Modern Interpretation of Snare Drum Rudiments, published in 1942. Adler developed the Adler Technique after studying the movements of the arm, hand, and wrist. His technique intended to omit wasted motion. During the 1960s, he started the Henry Adler Music Publishing Company. He wrote many other instruction books as well including Don Lamond's Design for the Drum Set with drummer Don Lamond (1966). Adler also published instruction books by countless other authors.
Born June 28, 1915 New York City, USA.
Died September 30, 2008 (aged 93) Dunedin, Florida, USA.
Adler taught drummer Buddy Rich how to read music and co-wrote Buddy Rich's Modern Interpretation of Snare Drum Rudiments, published in 1942. Adler developed the Adler Technique after studying the movements of the arm, hand, and wrist. His technique intended to omit wasted motion. During the 1960s, he started the Henry Adler Music Publishing Company. He wrote many other instruction books as well including Don Lamond's Design for the Drum Set with drummer Don Lamond (1966). Adler also published instruction books by countless other authors.