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Giovanni Hidalgo's "Travel Through Time" DVD
Musical Time: The DVD by Ed Soph
Brushworks: The DVD by Clayton Cameron
Explore the Legends of Jazz Drumming in two parts. Part One (1920-1950) traces the history of jazz drumming in America from its earliest, pre-1920 roots to the advent of the be-bop revolution in the mid-1940s and beyond. It features archival film clips and photographs of the greats of jazz drumming, including Baby Dodds, Paul Barbarin, Chick Webb, Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Dave Tough, Sid Catlett, Kenny Clarke, and Max Roach. Part Two (1950-1970) features clips and photos of Philly Joe Jones, Shelly Manne, Art Blakey, Joe Morello, Roy Haynes, Ed Thigpen, Paul Motian, Tony Williams, Steve Gadd, Billy Cobham, and others. This program illuminates a turbulent and very significant time in the history of jazz drumming.
For the first time ever, Kenny's best-selling videos Power Workout 1 and 2 are combined on one DVD!Power Workout: Complete covers the warm-up routines that he has developed over years of playing. Focusing on bass drum playing, syncopation and independence, Kenny breaks down each workout to its most basic level.These workouts will not only loosen up your limbs, they'll also build your chops and endurance, strengthen your independence on all four limbs, and focus your concentration.The DVD includes nearly 30 minutes of special features including exclusive footage of Kenny's drum solos while on tour with Melissa Etheridge, a photo gallery, printable PDF files of all the onscreen examples, and much more.
Bill Bachman, author of Rudimental Logic, Quad Logic, and Bass Logic and the designer of Vic Firth's Heavy Hitter Pads series, presents REEFED BEATS, a Guide to the Art of Rudimental Tenor Drumming. Part 1 of the DVD covers the fundamentals of tenor drumming which also apply directly to snare and bass drum. In Part 2, Bill dives into the specific techniques of movement around the quads. Like the title suggests, there are tons of reefed beats in this video brought to you by Bill, sometimes accompanied by some of his star students Dave Cox, Evan Blackard, Mike Hutton, and Devin Namaky. REEFED BEATS is educational, inspirational, and designed to take rudimental drummers to the highest level of excellence! (Running time 96 minutes)
Bill Bachman presents Rudimental Beats, a technical guide for everyone with sticks in their hands. Topics covered include: Matched Grip, Traditional Grip, Full Stroke, Alley-oop Stroke, Down/Up Stroke, Moeller Stroke, Perfect Practice/Muscle Memory, Speed, The Grid, Rhythm & Timing, Bill's "Get Good Quick Plan," as well as breakdowns of the ten most important rudiments to know. Rudimental Beats is educational, inspirational and designed to take all drummers to the highest level, whether you play drum set, marching drums, concert drums, buckets or the kitchen sink!Bonus features: Cutting room floor, Stockpad Reef, Drum set Reef
Victor Wooten and Carter Beauford, two of the most creative contemporary jazz musicians, have known each other since childhood. Victor's "Yin-Yang" album was the first project that they had ever done together. Hudson Music filmed two days of these incredible sessions, which featured the introduction, development and recording of several songs, also an additional shoot in a New York City recrding studio, where they discuss their approaches to music, and lots more.
The bestselling book Conga Drumming comes to life in this Beginner's Video Guide with Jorge Bermudez - a dynamic teacher with 20 years of professional playing and recording experience with groups like Pablo Cruise, Crowded House, and the Gipsy Kings. Conga Drumming's authors Alan Dworsky and Betsy Sansby help with the teaching and Scott Sansby plays shekere, maracas, and cymbals in the ensemble performances.Learn authentic conga parts for calypso, rumba, conga, bomba and bembe The secret of "mano secreta" - the technique used by master conga drummers to play with comfort, fluidity, and safety. Running time approximately 1 hour. Note: The first half of the book of the same title is contained in the video instruction.
From jazz to rock to funk, and bebop to Kravitz, super-drummer Cindy Blackman gives it up in her first instructional video. A woman with many facets, she performs six songs with her band, covering a multitude of styles in both acoustic and electric formats. Instructional segments include Cindy demonstrating the similarities and differences between jazz and rock drumming. 60 minutes.
Terry presents his overall approach to the drum set as an orchestra in itself and performs three incredible solos, employing various techniques and concepts that he explains in full detail. Other topics include double bass drumming, hand techniques and a study of his drum part for Missing Persons' "U.S. Drag." Includes exercises to strengthen chops and independence. Includes printable PDF reference material. 55 minutes.
Recorded live at Musician's Institute, Hollywood, California, Solos & Duets features the incredible drumming of two of today’s most exciting drum artists. Terry Bozzio is known for his work with Frank Zappa, Missing Persons, and Steve Vai; Chad Wackerman gained his performance roots with Men At Work, Frank Zappa, and Allan Holdsworth. Watch them perform spectacularly together now. Along with both individual and duo performances are interviews as well as the drummers' note-perfect duet of Zappa's infamous "Black Page #1." Also included in this 2-disc set is the bonus DVD, Bozzio: Live in Concert!
DW DVD presents Terry Bozzio and Chad Wackerman in their much anticipated encore performance. Recorded following their sold-out multi-city tour, the two drumming legends are captured through dramatic, multi-angle camera views. Complete with insightful interviews and active graphics explaining their unique melodic approach to drumset, this DVD is a must-have for every drumming enthusiast's video library.
Covering a wide spectrum of technical and musical concepts and offering a fresh perspective on the state of contemporary drumming, The Big Picture: Phrasing, Improvisation, Style & Technique is an exciting, new educational DVD by acclaimed drum artist Keith Carlock. The two-disc set features demonstrations, discussions and detailed dissections of the drummer's spectacular timekeeping with a host of world-class musicians from mainstream pop icons Steely Dan, James Taylor and Sting to progressive fusion masters Oz Noy, Rudder and the Wayne Krantz Trio. During the course of the four-hour program, Keith displays the chops that have allowed him to take on these high-profile yet diverse playing situations and top the Pop, Fusion, All-Around and Studio categories of the major drum magazines Readers Polls while sharing the knowledge that will allow viewers to become better drummers and more complete musicians themselves. The Big Picture was filmed in front of a live studio/master class audience that elicited insightful, in-depth answers to questions on topics such as hand, foot and finger technique; grooving, fills and soloing; and phrasing, interpretation and improvisation. Additional Q&A segments cover the rich musical background and variety of influences that were instrumental in the development of Keith s fluid, versatile, multi-dimensional drumming style. The project s performance highlights include an open drum solo and playing to pre-recorded Oz Noy and Rudder tracks as well as an unprecedented four-song set and clinic with Wayne Krantz (guitar) and Tim Lefebvre (bass). The content also includes a viewable/printable, 29-page, eBook with transcriptions of many drum patterns and exercises plus an exclusive, easy to use, on-screen Video-PDF submenu; further enhancing its educational value. Other features include crystal-clear digital video, super-high fidelity PCM stereo audio and multiple camera angles. With its wide range of subject matter and comprehensive coverage, The Big Picture provides a thorough view of Carlock s advanced approach to modern drumming as well as an overview of the fundamental skills that every drummer needs to play a full range of modern music.
The Drum set Essentials Complete is a DVD by Peter Erskine that will help beginner drummers & professional drummers alike improve their drumming. Learn from the master as you join legendary drummer Peter Erskine in this DVD companion to his acclaimed book series Drum set Essentials, Volume 1-3. In this DVD, Peter takes you step-by-step through fundamental concepts, techniques, & exercises that will greatly improve your drumming. Running time is over two hours.
Steve Gadd and friends live, in session, featuring Richard Tee, Will Lee, Forge Calto and Eddie Gomez.This video comes with its own accompanying instructional booklet, contains a wealth of teaching by simply showing Gadd playing his relentlessly impeccable licks in loose improvisatory jams, and fleshing them out with illustrative voiceover comments. Watch him jam out with amazing musicians in such styles as funk, Latin, reggae, shuffles and ballads.
In 2006, the Zildjian company launched its third Mission from Gadd North American clinic tour giving drummers across the country an opportunity to experience Steve Gadd s humility, generosity, and creative genius firsthand.On this DVD, Steve is featured in an intimate master class setting at the Manhattan School of Music in New York City, May 2006. Longtime fans of Steve as well as younger drummers just discovering him will treasure Steve s wisdom and insights on a wide variety of topics: funk patterns, rudiments applied to the kit, playing with a click, tips for the studio, brush patterns, odd phrases, Mozambique/ Latin ideas: it s all here. The extensive question-and answer segments allow Steve to discuss several of his legendary performances, including Aja, Nite Sprite, Late in the Evening and 50 Ways to Your Lover.Steve also performs solo pieces that contain the essential tools and techniques that comprise his incredibly influential style and approach. BONUS FEATURES; Tour Bus Interview with Steve Gadd Career Documentary (from the American Drummers Achievement Awards DVD) Steve Gadd/Giovanni Hidalgo Rehearsal and Performance (from Modern Drummer Festival 1997 DVD)
Giovanni Hidalgo puts no restrictions or limitations on what he can do musically with his hands. His fans credit this phenomenon to Giovanni's remarkable ability to incorporate his imagination, musical wisdom, and life experiences into his work. Hidalgo is the considered the leading conguero of the time. His diverse recording and touring credits include Dizzy Gillespie, Eddie Palmieri, Dave Valentin, and Mickey Hart. On this masterful bilingual (English/Spanish) DVD, he introduces basic sounds, tuning, and technique; patterns of son montuno, bolero, charanga, and danzon; and multi-percussion applications of those forms.
A private conga masterclass just for you!Giovanni Hidalgo has been described by some artists as touched by the hand of God. Hidalgo has played a major role in shaping the way the world accepts and embraces hand drumming. With legendary percussionists Tito Puente, Armando Peraza, Patato, and teh late Jose Mangual Sr. topping the list of hist most respected fans, his natural talent has brought new respect to Latin rhythms as well as to the rhythms of his birthplace, Puerto Rico. This special bilingual (English/Spanish)DVD offers a three-part conga masterclass on rhythms, techniques, rudiments and exercises, and singles, doubles, ruffs, and combinations.
Thomas Lang's "Creative Control" DVD
Jo Jo Mayer - Secret Weapons for the Modern Drummer
In the latest release of the acclaimed Dynamic Music DVD series, join experienced composer, judge, and clinician Michael McIntosh as he takes band directors through the process of teaching a complete percussion section and fitting them into "the mix" of the music ensemble.
This far-reaching tool will cover topics such as try-outs, instrumentation, technique, voicing and arranging, tuning, marching and playing, choosing the right technology and amplification solutions, and philosophies of teaching. Battery and front ensemble percussion can make or break a great marching show. Don't let the percussion be an after-thought with your program this year.
Learn from the best how to totally incorporate your percussion program with this truly unique approach to the percussion arts for marching band. Are YOU in the mix?
Chapters include: Master Track Mixdown, Technology, Technique, Warming Up, Battery Marching, Arranging, and Instrumentation Choices.
Neil Peart's "Anatomy of a Drum Solo" DVD
Simon Phillip's "Complete" DVD
Featuring 4 time solo snare drumming world champion Jeff Queen, this DVD presents a comprehensive approach for developing hand technique and a detailed look at contemporary rudimental drumming. "Playing with Sticks" is designed to work as a companion to Queen's acclaimed book, "The Next Level." With a running time of 3 hours and 36 minutes, "Playing with Sticks" presents essential hand techniques and a detailed analysis of the Moeller and Velocity strokes. Jeff demonstrates how to apply these techniques to flams, diddles, rolls, and hybrid rudiments, talks about timing, and much more. With explanations of "The Grid" and "4-2-1", valuable information on solo construction and achieving speed, and many back-sticking and stick trick ideas, this DVD is a virtual encyclopedia of snare drum techniques. This DVD is a "must-have" for any serious drummer beginner or advanced
A step-by-step breakdown of the Neil Peart's Drum Grooves and Fills Rush DVD
Santana's "Supernatural Rhythm & Grooves" DVD
Steve Smith's "Drumset Technique/History of US Beats" DVD
Steve Smith's "Part One" DVD
Steve Smith's "Part Two" DVD
