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ATTENTION DRUMMERS! 12-pack of the BEST instructional DVDs - $120
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** Benny Greb - The Language of Drumming **
Master the art of drumming with The Language of Drumming by Benny Greb, a comprehensive method book that expands on his best-selling video of the same name. This unique system teaches freedom of expression on the drumset through a practical and intuitive approach based on learning a language. Using the concepts of rhythmic letters, words, and syntax, Benny presents a progressive path to building a fluent drumming vocabulary that players can apply to any style. * * Inside this 96-page illustrated volume, drummers will find exercises for grooves, fills, coordination, and independence, along with creative practice methods that develop musical expression. Special sections include dozens of ghost-note studies, hi-hat groove variations, and advanced lessons on mastering odd groupings such as 3, 5, and 7. Each exercise is clearly notated for easy study and application to real-world playing. * * This edition also provides access to online audio and a 2-hour video, making it possible to hear, see, and practice every concept with Bennys guidance. Suitable for beginning, intermediate, and advanced drummers, this method adapts to different learning levels while keeping the focus on building solid foundations and expressive freedom. * * Ideal for drum students, private teachers, and self-taught players, The Language of Drumming is a valuable music teacher resource and an inspiring gift for drummers who want to expand their skills, refine their technique, and unlock their creativity behind the kit.
** Bobby Jarzombek: Performance & Technique **
Drummer Bobby Jarzombek in action, highlighting his intricate double bass drum wizardry and his penchant for syncopated rhythms and odd-time signatures. Two extended drum solos and a "Live in Japan" on-stage blowout showcase Jarzombek's mastery of visual FX such as stick twirling, tosses, and backsticking, accompanied by a narrated in-depth demonstration. On the instructional side, an 11-step double bass drum workout delves into the how-to of taking two bass drum notes and applying them to sticking patterns to create a variety of rhythmic combinations for fills (soloing) and beats.
** Multiplicity: Cindy Blackman's Drumworld **
In this video, Cindy Blackman performs six songs with her band, covering a multiplicity of styles in both acoustic and electric formats. Instructional segments include Cindy demonstrating the similarities and differences between jazz and rock drumming. Also, she shows techniques to improve power and speed. Included, as well, are rare interviews and a powerful drum solo. This is a must-see video for all drummers!
** Gregg Bissonette - Musical Drumming in Different Styles **
Musical Drumming In Different Styles brilliantly showcases Gregg Bissonette’s well rounded stylistic approach to drumming with over four hours of essential insights that have helped Gregg make a career out of being a great all-around drummer. The main focus is on becoming a more musical drummer, and creating and performing the right drum parts for the song. Ten stylistically diverse original songs that feature some of the world’s finest musicians are performed and discussed in great detail. SPECIAL DVD FEATURES: Camera Option-allows you to cut “jib” camera that moves above the drums on a boom, at any point during band track performances.Alternate Edits-Three band tunes are offered with a double-inset edit where you can watch Gregg’s bass drum part throughout.
** Clyde Stubblefield & John "Jab'o" Starks – Soul of the Funky Drummers **
The legendary drummers for James Brown, funk masters Clyde Stubblefield and John “Jab'o” Starks focus on the grooves they made famous, in the songs: Cold Sweat • Funky Drummer • I Got the Feelin' • Mother Popcorn • Give It Up or Turnit a Loose • Licking Stick • Sex Machine • Super Bad • Make It Funky • and Doing It to Death. They demonstrate these patterns and rhythm combinations, and analyze their performances and techniques while looking back and discussing their activities in the James Brown era. Features exclusive reunion performances with special guests and former band members, including Fred Wesley, Fred Thomas, John Scofield and John Medeski.
** Jojo Mayer - Secret Weapons for the Modern Drummer **
(Instructional/Drum/DVD). One of the most comprehensive and detailed volumes on hand technique ever produced, Jojo Mayer's Secret Weapons for the Modern Drummer is recommended for drummers of every age, style and skill level. The double-DVD, 3-hour set covers a wide range of information on drumming technique, from the most fundamental to the most advanced. Yet, Secret Weapons is more than just the ultimate instructional method and reference guide: it also showcases the inspiring artistry, musical philosophy and groundbreaking technical abilities of one of today's most progressive performers and educators.
** Jojo Mayer - Secret Weapons for the Modern Drummer II **
With this sequel to his award winning bestseller on hand technique, Jojo Mayer presents the most comprehensive guide on foot technique for drummers ever available. Covering a wide range of techniques, from the most fundamental to the most sophisticated, state of the art visualization and in-depth analysis offer easy to follow, step by step instructions for drummers of every skill level. Highly entertaining and informative, Jojo explains every aspect of foot technique and pedals and for first time reveals the inner workings of his own technique in great detail.
** Marco Minnemann: Extreme Drumming **
Marco Minnemann has exploded onto the drumming scene with his amazing technique and cutting-edge extreme "interdependence" skills. For the first time in 5.1 Surround Sound, you will experience his genius first hand! With the help of mind-blowing detailed camera angles, get up close, listen, and watch Marco play more than ten incredible tracks and five live band performances from his best-selling CDs. Special DVD features include a video performance, behind the video footage, a photo gallery, an interactive drumset, book excerpts, and video interviews.
** Steve Smith - Drum Legacy - Standing on the Shoulders of Giants **
Studying the drum giants who came before is one of the keys to developing an understanding of music and finding your own voice on the drums. This highly educational DVD set presents a musical analysis and discussion of some of the most important jazz drumming greats in history. On Drum Legacy you will find the complete one-hour performance by Steve Smith s group Jazz Legacy from the 2006 Modern Drummer Festival, including two previously unreleased songs. The group s music is inspired by jazz drumming giants Art Blakey (Night in Tunisia), Elvin Jones (Three Card Molly), Philly Joe Jones (Two Bass Hit), Buddy Rich (Moments Notice), Joe Dukes (Soulful Drums), and Tony Williams (Sister Cheryl). Each tune is dedicated to one of these drum legends. Also included are two brilliant drum solos by Steve in tribute to Max Roach (Drums Unlimited and For Big Sid), plus two new original solos. John Riley master jazz drummer, educator, and author, joins Steve for an insightful discussion of the work of these jazz greats that is unprecedented in its scope and detail. Steve and John present a wealth of information for drummers from a historical/artistic analysis of each jazz giant s conceptual approach, right down to the nuts and bolts of the licks they played. Bonus features incLude: live performance footage of Steve in NYC and at a master class in Australia; a 40-page printed booklet; a complete eBook containing exercises and text from Steve, as well as complete bios from respected author Mark Griffith to round out your understanding of these drum legends. The eBook is in PDF format so it can be printed and used in the practice room with or without the DVD. Also included in this package is the new Jazz Legacy CD Live on Tour, featuring Steve Smith (drums), Walt Weiskopf (tenor sax), Andy Fusco (alto sax), Mark Soskin (piano) and Baron Browne (bass).
** Steve Smith - Drumset Technique - History of the U.S. Beat **
Voted Best Drum DVD 2003 by Modern Drummer Magazine! With over four and a half hours of footage, this 2-DVD set is a virtual encyclopedia of drumset techniques, styles and concepts! Drumset Technique (Disc One) - Steve explains hand and foot technique in unprecedented detail and gets to the core of what drummers need to know in order to improve their feel and technical skills. Segments include: hand technique * foot technique * the art of practice, exercises, licks and phrases * independence/interdependence * implied metric modulations * plus four extended solo drum pieces. History of the U.S. Beat (Disc Two) - With the help of an all-star band, Steve explains the evolution of the drumset in U.S. Music - how the drumset was first used in all the major styles and how closely related all the styles are. Segments include: early New Orleans jazz * big band * bebop * rhythm and blues * country * blues * gospel * rock * funk * and jazz/rock. In addition, Steve's group Vital Information plays seven complete tunes that feature applications of the techniques and complex rhythms explained in Disc One. Special Features: Extensive bonus footage including alternate-take drum solos, a brilliant hi-hat solo and hi-hat tutorial, alternate band performances, a camera-switching option, optional running commentary by Steve, a listening list, a reading list, and more!
** Todd Sucherman - Methods and Mechanics **
Solos and playing examples in an array of styles as well as technical lessons to enhance your rhythmic and musical vocabulary. Winner – Modern Drummer Reader’s Poll – Best DVD of 2009!
Todd Sucherman brings the knowledge of thousands of gigs, shows and recording sessions along with over three decades as a professional drummer to this useful and unique DVD package.
Astonishing technique, power and musicality explode from the various musical and solo performances throughout this presentation.Working with artists over a myriad of genres diverse as Styx, Brian Wilson, Spinal Tap, Eric Marienthal, Peter Cetera, John Wetton, Steve Cole, The Falling Wallendas and countless more, there’s a wealth of knowledge imparted that goes way beyond just the technical aspects of drumming.
** Todd Sucherman - Methods and Mechanics II **
Conceived in very much the same manner as Sucherman's original Methods & Mechanics video, M&M II is a smorgasbord of inspiring live and studio performances, useful and practical quick tips, and detailed drum-part analysis of various Styx, Jerry Goodman, and Taylor Mills tracks. And once again Todd offers exceptional conceptual and technical lessons, like melodic song-form practice suggestions, ghost-note groove ideas, and odd-meter paradiddle warm ups. Sucherman keeps the tone light yet informative, and peppered throughout the more drum-heavy content is a handful of great professional suggestions that could benefit anyone looking to gain (and maintain) a career as a working drummer.