[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.
[6] Using a combination of the basic strokes, in the whipping Moeller style it is possible to play extremely quickly with minimal effort, or to introduce a series of accents into a stream of notes with relative ease.
[8] In practice, any combination of strokes can be used to play any rhythm or accent pattern needed.
In contrast, the thumb fulcrum right hand grip (the second recognized grip in The Moeller Book) works better for a jazz drum set, rendering closed rolls and playing cymbal rhythms that require a more delicate touch.