A 3-disc seven hour set featuring a cutting edge approach to 21st-century drumming that emphasizes coordination and foot technique. Lang's breakdown begins slowly and then advances to more complex and challenging beats. Includes: advanced foot-technique exercises · contemporary coordination matrix · modern playing concepts · 4-color poster · and bonus feature audio commentary track. 7 hours. Languages: English German This three-disc seven-hour set presents a cutting-edge approach to 21st-century drumming with particular emphasis on coordination and foot technique. In a step-by-step approach that starts slowly and simply Thomas lays out a clear and concise method for working up to the kinds of fast complex and challenging beats that have pushed the boundaries of contemporary Rock Metal and Fusion music. Sections Include: Advanced Foot-Technique Exercises - Covers the use of single and double-stroke patterns flam and double-stroke accent patterns and exercises along with a series of rudimental workouts that show how Thomas has developed the technique forplaying multi-pedal orchestrations (M.P.O.s) and foot ostinatos. Contemporary Coordination Matrix - Thomas reveals his 'secret formula ' a method for practicing contemporary coordination and independence in the most efficient and time-saving manner. He breaks down his system so that everyone can see how it’s done. Modern Playing Concepts - Thomas demonstrates how to apply these 21st-Century drumming concepts to real-life playing situations showing examples of hardcore-drumming techniques in contemporary musical styles as well as several tour de force drum solos. Extras include: A beautiful four-colour poster with Thomas’ incredible X-Ray drum set on one side and the 'Matrix' on the other. An audio commentary track by Thomas Bonus chapters on Posture Seat Height Balance Stick Grip and Practicing. Transcriptions (PDF files) a 'tour' of Thomas’ X-Ray Kit and V-Drums Kit Bonus V-Drums Solo a visit to Thomas’ home studio Live Solo performance A photo gallery A full German translation track by Thomas

Horacio Hernandez is one of the most exciting drummers to come along in resent years. His musical home base is founded on the rhythms of his native Cuba though he is comfortable in all styles. Horacio performs a set of incredible music that opens with a burning drums and percussion duet and incorporates elements of jazz and Afro-Cuban music in a unique and exciting way. Horacio Hernandez is one of the most exciting drummers to come along in resent years. His musical home base is founded on the rhythms of his native Cuba though he is comfortable in all styles. Horacio performs a set of incredible music that opens with a burning drums and percussion duet and incorporates elements of jazz and Afro-Cuban music in a unique and exciting way.

Amazing performances enlightening educational segments and revealing interviews are combined into this DVD featuring Aaron Spears. Aaron performs with tracks that include gospel R&B Motown rock and odd-meter styles illustrating the taste and versatility required of him on the American Idol® tour with R&B artist Usher and on many other gigs. For each song Aaron explains the groove discusses the style and answers insightfulquestions from the small group of drummers in attendance. For those looking for an exploration of Aaron's legendary chops this DVD not only provides an up-close look at Aaron's abilities it also sheds light on the context inwhich these techniques are used and provides insight into the unique vocabulary that Aaron has created. Many of the grooves and fills played are transcribed in an accompanying 21-page printable PDF eBook. Aaron also sits down withdrumming icon Jojo Mayer for a revealing and candid interview. Conducted both at and away from the drums Aaron and Jojo explore conceptual and technical issues including Aaron's background his approach to technique and to fills his overall conceptual approach to drumming the gospel/R&B scene playing with authenticity and more. Special features include slow-motion replays of many of Aaron's astounding fills behind-the-scenes footage interviews withthe Hudson team and archival footage of Aaron's early days as a developing player. This DVD also features uncompressed PCM stereo audio for extremely high-fidelity sound! For any drummer looking to develop their versatility groove taste and technique this DVD will provide a rich educational experience. 3 hours 7 minutes.Amazing performances enlightening educational segments and revealing interviews are combined into this DVD featuring Aaron Spears. Aaron performs with tracks that include gospel R&B Motown rock and odd-meter styles illustrating the taste and versatility required of him on the American Idol® tour with R&B artist Usher and on many other gigs. For each song Aaron explains the groove discusses the style and answers insightfulquestions from the small group of drummers in attendance. For those looking for an exploration of Aaron's legendary chops this DVD not only provides an up-close look at Aaron's abilities it also sheds light on thecontext inwhich these techniques are used and provides insight into the unique vocabulary that Aaron has created. Many of the grooves and fills played are transcribed in an accompanying 21-page printable PDF eBook. Aaron also sits down withdrumming icon Jojo Mayer for a revealing and candid interview. Conducted both at and away from the drums Aaron and Jojo explore conceptual and technical issues including Aaron's background his approach to technique and to fills his overall conceptual approach to drumming the gospel/R&B scene playing with authenticity and more. Special features include slow-motion replays of many of Aaron's astou

This new DVD from Tommy Igoe focuses on developing and maintaining the physical tools that are essential for every drummer and drumming application: their hands. At the heart of this life-changing career-extending system is thethree-tier Lifetime Warmup originally conceived in the 1950s by Tommy's father Sonny Igoe. Featuring basic intermediate and advanced levels the Lifetime Warmup is a challenging routine that weaves its way thoughstandard drum rudiments and original exercises while simultaneously keeping players in command of their basic drumming motions. This nearly four-hour DVD includes Tommy demonstrating the basics of his system: Matched andTraditional Grip Fulcrum Concepts Rebound Strokes Singles and Doubles Check Patterns The Five Families of Rudiments and group demonstrations with five of his students including all threeversions of the Lifetime Warmup. Included are a free color-coordinated wall sized Lifetime Warmup poster and a compact fold-out guide courtesy of Evans Drumheads as well as a printable 60-page eBook with instruction andexercises. Created by one of today's most successful and progressive drum educators Great Hands for a Lifetime brings the no-nonsense inspiring approach of the Groove Essentials series to hand technique andprovides a proven alternative for drummers who wish to discover the full potential of their hands and stay healthy drumming over the decades to come.This new DVD from Tommy Igoe focuses on developing and maintaining the physical tools that are essential for every drummer and drumming application: their hands. At the heart of this life-changing career-extending system is the three-tier 'Lifetime Warmup' originally conceived in the 1950s by Tommy's father Sonny Igoe. Featuring basic intermediate and advanced levels the Lifetime Warmup is a challenging routine that weaves its way through standard drum rudiments and motions. This nearly four-hour DVD includes Tommy demonstrating the basics of his system: Matched and Traditional grip Fulcrum Concepts Rebound Strokes Singles andDoubles Check Patterns The Five Families Of Rudiments You also get a group demonstration with five of Tommy's students including all three versions of the Lifetime Warmup. Included are a free colour-coordinated wall sized Lifetime Warmup poster and a compact fold-out guide courtesy of Evans Drumheads as well as a printable 60-page eBook with instruction and exercises. Created by one of today's most successful and progressive drum educators Great Hands For A Lifetime brings the no-nonsense inspiring approach of the Groove Essentials series to hand technique and provides a proven alternative for drummers who wish to discover the full potential of their hands and stay healthy drumming over the decades to come.

Interest in hand drumming is on the rise and this DVD will get beginning djembe players up and running with everything you need to know quickly while still providing accurate and educationally correct information about the traditions and techniques of the djembe. It contains a brief historical overview an introduction to basic use of the instrument a complete approach to basic sound production techniques and a complete series of traditional and contemporary rhythms that can be learned at your own pace. Each rhythm is clearly demonstrated. Host Michael Wimberly is not only a world-traveling performer but also a highly experienced educator and his explanations are clear concise and fun. 1 hr. 12 min. Interest in hand drumming is on the rise and this DVD will get beginning djembe players up and running with everything you need to know quickly while still providing accurate and educationally correct information about the traditions and techniques of the djembe. It contains a brief historical overview an introduction to basic use of the instrument a complete approach to basic sound production techniques and a complete series of traditional and contemporary rhythms that can be learned at your own pace. Each rhythm is clearly demonstrated. Host Michael Wimberly is not only a world-traveling performer but also a highly experienced educator and hisexplanations are clear concise and fun. 1 hr. 12 min.

Includes 2 Books 2 Posters and Online Audio and Video-Now you can order all of the books CDs DVDs and posters available in Groove Essentials 1.0 and 2.0 in one comprehensive pack for only $59.99! Now you can order all of the books CDs DVDs and posters available in Groove Essentials 1.0 and 2.0 in one comprehensive pack for only $59.99!

This very special concert performance features The Peter Erskine Trio with pianist John Taylor and bassist Palle Danielsson. Erskine himself is recognised throughout the musical world as a rhythm tour-de-force havingworked with talents as diverse as Joni Mitchell Micheal Brecker Weather Report and Steely Dan. The performance filmed in 1993 in Salzau Germany captures an inspired trio at their very best. This very special concert performance features The Peter Erskine Trio with pianist John Taylor and bassist Palle Danielsson. Erskine himself is recognised throughout the musical world as a rhythm tour-de-force havingworked with talents as diverse as Joni Mitchell Micheal Brecker Weather Report and Steely Dan. The performance filmed in 1993 in Salzau Germany captures an inspired trio at their very best.

In Combination With The Cajon-Drummer / percussionist Matthias Philipzen presents two very innovative percussion instruments the Heck Stick and the Sidekick allowing the Cajon to become a complete drumset and making all styles possible. Chapter 1: Heck Stick - basics special sounds and coordination with the Cajon Chapter 2: Sidekick - Accents and ostinati-figures combined with Cajon Chapter 3: Combination - Heck Stick Sidekick and Cajon Chapter 4: Shaker - Various combinations of different shakers with Cajon Chapter 5: Styles / Play-alongs - Now it's your turn! Play your complete drumset with the band: Pop Blues Shuffle High Life Bossa Nova Samba Techno Reggae and more Drummer / percussionist Matthias Philipzen presents two very innovative percussion instruments the Heck Stick and the Sidekick allowing the Cajon to become a complete drumset and making all styles possible. Chapter 1: Heck Stick - basics special sounds and coordination with the Cajon Chapter 2: Sidekick - Accents and ostinati-figures combined with Cajon Chapter 3: Combination - Heck Stick Sidekick andCajon Chapter 4: Shaker - Various combinations of different shakers with Cajon Chapter 5: Styles / Play-alongs - Now it's your turn! Play your complete 'drumset' with the band: Pop Blues Shuffle High Life Bossa Nova Samba Techno Reggae and more

Rock Volume 1-This DVD offers a new angle on music tuition and rehearsal! Four classic songs are arranged for a 4 piece band to perform live and resources to learn each track are provided for each of the 4 instruments; Vocalist Drummer LeadGuitarist and Bass Guitarist. Each instrument has its own section featuring 3 types of resource for each song. Watch it learn it and nail it! Instrument panel - This divides the screen up into visual areas. For the guitars fretting hand with fretboard (in reverse 'over head view') picking/plucking hand song key chord (dynamically changing through the song) animated tab status bar for locating your position. For the drummer 3camera views on screen; Birds eye Snare and Hi Hat and feet. For the Vocalist full screen of Vocalist dynamic lyrics display mini view of live performance and key. In this mode the musician can listen to and switchbetween 3 full length backing tracks; Full band including their instrument Full band minus their instrument or their instrument only. Musician interview - each musician has been interviewed about each song. In theseinterviews the musicians offer song specific tips and tricks as well as more generic tuition type information. Live performance emulation - Once you have learned the song well enough you can 'Play gig with the band'. Thisfires up a pop video style live performance of the song so you can play along but without any specific visual resources to help. Alternatively 'Play gig in the band' can be selected. This brings up the same video without yourinstrument on the backing track so you can relay nail that live performance.

French Language Edition. The second edition of the best-selling original Groove Essentials features a book and CD package with 53 brand new grooves and over 100 variations for intermediate to advanced players.The companion play-Along book and CD contain over 90 tracks including every song from the DVD in their full-length versions minus the drums allowing drummers to expand their skills by playing any of the grooves with a band and recording themselves on audio or video (optional) to help facilitate the learning process. These tracks also supply a variety of fill-in and soloing opportunities to challenge advanced players.In addition the book features Igoe's extendedglobal tours that will test even the most seasoned professional's chops creativity and stamina and as a first of its kind bonus there is a full-length orchestral play-along track designed to provide a taste of playing in a full orchestra complete with multiple moving tempos dynamics and feels! French Language Edition. The second edition of the best-selling original Groove Essentials features a book and CD package with 53 brand new grooves and over 100 variations for intermediate to advancedplayers.The companion play-Along book and CD contain over 90 tracks including every song from the DVD in their full-length versions minus the drums; allowing drummers to expand their skills by playing any of the grooves with aband and recording themselves on audio or video (optional) to help facilitate the learning process. These tracks also supply a variety of fill-in and soloing opportunities to challenge advanced players.In addition thebook features Igoe's extended 'global tours' that will test even the most seasoned professional's chops creativity and stamina and as a 'first of its kind' bonus there is a full-length orchestral play-along track designed toprovide a taste of playing in a full orchestra complete with multiple moving tempos dynamics and feels!

The Rhythmus & Percussion Schule CD and DVD set will take you step-by-step through the most important techniques required to play Conga Bongos Djembe and Cajon. Featuring detailed and easy-to-follow explanations this method also includes an abundance of audio tracks that allow learners to hear how the patterns should sound and play along. This clearly-structured method offers plenty of material for hours of tuition and practice. Rhythmus & Percussion Schule can be used by itself or as a supplement to another method. The Rhythmus & Percussion Schule CD and DVD set will take you step-by-step through the most important techniques required to play Conga Bongos Djembe and Cajon. Featuring detailed and easy-to-followexplanations this method also includes an abundance of audio tracks that allow learners to hear how the patterns should sound and play along. This clearly-structured method offers plenty of material for hoursof tuition and practice. Rhythmus & Percussion Schule can be used by itself or as a supplement to another method.

Daniel Schlep: Drum-Session brings a fresh look at learning Drums E-Drums and the Cajon. Daniel Schlep combines many different genres such as Rock Pop Jazz and World in this brilliant book. Daniel Schlep: Drum-Session is perfect for beginners who would benefit from learning the correct technique from the start. This book is in German throughout. Check out Daniel Schlep in action here: Daniel Schlep: Drum-Session brings a fresh look at learning Drums E-Drums and the Cajon. Daniel Schlep combines many different genres such as Rock Pop Jazz and World in this brilliantbook. Daniel Schlep: Drum-Session is perfect for beginners who would benefit from learning the correct technique from the start. This book is in German throughout. Check out DanielSchlep in action here:

Tommy Igoe presents THE groove encyclopedia for the 21st Century overflowing with over six hours of music and 88 play-along tracks for drummers of all abilities. Groove Essentials represents a quantum leap in play-along packages for the developing drummer. Tommy Igoe provides a comprehensive guide to over forty beats rhythms and styles ranging from Rock and Funk through Jazz Hip-Hop and R& B to world and speciality grooves including Calypso Baiao Samba Batucada and lots more! Every rhythm is explained in detail with all required techniques a full musical context and two professionally recorded backing tracks featuring some of the hottest musicians of New York City.Beginning drummers will enjoy playing the simple rock beats with a real band giving you a chance to play the drums with good solid time utilizing four-way coordination. Intermediate drummers will have a chance to tackle some syncopated 16th-note grooves in the funk and R& B sections and also start playing some good swinging Jazz. Advanced and professional drummers will find twenty challenging world grooves to master as well as the opportunity to try an infinite number of different feels on Jazz shuffles waltzes and more. Each example is supported by professional-standard charts and the backing tracks are presented in MP3 format allowing them to be used on Mac PC iPod and portable MP3 systems. Tommy Igoe presents THE groove encyclopedia for the 21st Century overflowing with over six hours of music and 88 play-along tracks for drummers of all abilities. Groove Essentials represents aquantum leap in play-along packages for the developing drummer. Tommy Igoe provides a comprehensive guide to over forty beats rhythms and styles ranging from Rock and Funk through Jazz Hip-Hop and R&B to world andspeciality grooves including Calypso Baiao Samba Batucada and lots more! Every rhythm is explained in detail with all required techniques a full musical context and two professionally recorded backing tracks featuring some ofthe hottest musicians of New York City. Beginning drummers will enjoy playing the simple rock beats with a real band giving you a chance to play the drums with good solid time utilizing four-way coordination. Intermediate drummers will have a chance to tackle some syncopated 16th-note grooves in the funk and R&B sections and also start playing some good swinging Jazz. Advanced and professional drummers will find twentychallenging world grooves to master as well as the opportunity to try an infinite number of different feels on Jazz shuffles waltzes and more. Each example is supported by professional-standard charts and the backingtracks are presented in MP3 format allowing them to be used on Mac PC iPod and portable MP3 systems.

A Visual Guide to Personalizing Your Setup-Aimed at drummers of all styles and levels this DVD featuring extreme metal drummer Derek Roddy provides an enlightening and fun discussion of common issues facing every drummer. It discusses the ins and outs of setting up andgetting comfortable on your drumset. Joined by a panel of 3 other professional drummers Derek delves into detail on important (yet often overlooked) topics such as seat height position/angle of the drums using your availablespace on stage setting up your pedals creating an ergonomic setup proper positioning of your hardware placement of the hi-hat how to position your toms and even the importance and proper use of a drum carpet. Everythingyou've always wanted to know about creating your ideal setup is included on this DVD! This casual and entertaining program will provide all drummers with useful tidbits that can be put to direct use on your next gig or practicesession. As a bonus the program includes footage of Derek playing along to 5 tracks and an improvised drum solo. Running time: 1 hr. 20 min. Aimed at drummers of all styles and levels this DVD featuring extreme metal drummer Derek Roddy provides an enlightening and fun discussion of common issues facing every drummer. It discusses the ins and outs of setting up and getting comfortable on your drumset. Joined by a panel of 3 other professional drummers Derek delves into detail on important (yet often overlooked) topics such as seat height position/angle of the drums using your available space on stage setting up your pedals creating an ergonomic setup proper positioning of your hardware placement of the hi-hat how to position your toms and even the importance and proper use of adrum carpet. Everything you've always wanted to know about creating your ideal setup is included on this DVD! This casual and entertaining program will provide all drummers with useful tidbits that can be put to direct use on your next gig or practice session. As a bonus the program includes footage of Derek playing along to 5 tracks and an improvised drum solo. Running time: 1 hr. 20 min.

John Blackwell world-class groove master and drummer with Prince offers his approach to developing the astounding technique he has become know for including key exercises that he used as a student and still uses today. John covers building a solo single hand rolls single pedal technique and much more. He also shows in detail his amazing stick twirling technique and explains how he was influenced and inspired by heroes like Lionel Hampton Sonny Payne and Gene Krupa. Also included on Technique Grooving and Showmanship is incredible footage of John's performance at the Modern Drummer Festival 2002 with his band Matrix featuring Tom Coster Baron Browne and BruceBartlett. A great segment on grooving features John in the studio with Baron Browne on bass playing and discussing styles that include funk jazz blues and funk ballads. Special DVD Features: a camera-switching option · an optional commentary by John · historic clips of some of John's biggest stick-twirling influences with a narration by John · interviews with John and with his father John Blackwell Sr. backstage at the Modern Drummer Festival 2002 · a photo gallery · and more! Running Time: 4 hours. John Blackwell world-class groove master and drummer with prince offers his approach to developing the amazing technique he has become know for including key exercises that he used as a student. Segments include: Heroes and Influence Practising Teachers Building a solo Single-Hands Rolls Single-pedal technique Building a groove Shuffles and a detail demonstration of his incredible stick Twirling Technique.

A Study In Contemporary Music For The Bass-The genre Fusion as the name implies is a blend of many styles and influences. This book and CD use four tunes as a basis to show how this fusion-blending process can occur and expose you to new musical ideas. With unique step-by-step approaches to developing 'fused' feels that are not just superficial pasting-together styles you'll discover how to create new grooves for yourself. In addition there are many agility exercises to help you reach a high level of musicianship. For each style there is a comprehensive lesson centring on a fully notated chart of the music on written in the book and performed on the CD. The lessons consist of a breaking down of all theinspirational musical and technical elements involved in developing a convincing performance of the tune. The CD contains a demonstration performance of the tune followed by a version of the tune without the bass so you can play along With the sound of the music in your ears you can study and practice the technical aspects performing the rhythms and lines of each style. Each style section contains historical references and background useful information and explanations about the styles notated musical examples of each approach technical exercises to help with particular passages important performance tips and demonstration performances and play-along tracks on accompaniment CDs. The genre Fusion as the name implies is a blend of many styles and influences. This book and CD use four tunes as a basis to show how this fusion-blending process can occur and expose you to new musical ideas. With uniquestep-by-step approaches to developing 'fused' feels that are not just superficial pasting-together styles you'll discover how to create new grooves for yourself. In addition there are many agility exercises to help you reach ahigh level of musicianship. For each style there is a comprehensive lesson centring on a fully notated chart of the music on written in the book and performed on the CD. The lessons consist of a breaking down of all theinspirational musical and technical elements involved in developing a convincing performance of the tune. The CD contains a demonstration performance of the tune followed by a version of the tune without the bass so you can playalong With the sound of the music in your ears you can study and practice the technical aspects performing the rhythms and lines of each style. Each style section contains historical references and background usefulinformation and explanations about the styles notated musical examples of each approach technical exercises to help with particular passages important performance tips and demonstration performances and play-along tracks onaccompaniment CDs.

Jamaican Ska Rocksteady and Reggae Drumming-Gil Sharone 's Wicked Beats is a complete guide to the Jamaican drumming styles of Ska Rocksteady and Reggae. In this insightful DVD Sharone takes you on a musical journey through these styles and explores some of the earlier styles that helped shape them including African Nyabingi and Burru drumming. Sharone introduces and demonstrates classic riddims that are essential for achieving an authentic sound. With instructional breakdowns stellar performances detailed eBook and in-depth commentary you will be able to fully grasp what these highly influential styles have to offer and apply them to your own playing! This DVD features special appearances by: Reggaehistorian Roger Steffens Jamaican drumming pioneer Lloyd Knibb of The Skatalites Reggae drumming legend Carlton Santa Davis Adrian Young from No Doubt. It also includes: over 11 performances classic beats and variations of each style segment on achieving the right sound detailed transcriptions. Gil Sharone's Wicked Beats is a complete guide to the Jamaican drumming styles of Ska Rocksteady and Reggae. Gil Sharone takes you on a musical journey through these styles and explores some of the earlier styles that helped shape them including African Nyabingi and Burru drumming. Gil introduces and demonstrates classic riddims that are essential for achieving an authentic sound. With instructional breakdowns stellar performances detailed eBook and in-depth commentary you will be able to fully grasp what these highly influential styles have to offer and apply them to your own playing! Special appearances by: Reggae historian Roger Steffens Jamaican drumming pioneer Lloyd Knibb of The Skatalites Reggae drumming legend Carlton Santa Davis Adrian Young from No Doubt.

Featuring the music of Liquid Tension Experiment and Dream Theater. This DVD version includes over 20 minutes of bonus footage camera-switching options and a commentary from Potnoy himself. Mike Portnoy plays Tama drums Sabianand Sabian MAX cymbals Pro Mark 420 sticks Latin percussion Remo heads and DW pedals. Double DVD Set.

In this DVD Japanese jazz drummer Akira Jimbo reveals his personal journey into the discovery of his own drumming personalities. His approach based on learning from your own heroes but adding your own touches (your spice) willhelp young drummers create their own individual drumming concept and style. Topics include: How to Practice Tuning Tips Interviews Behind-the-scenes Footage 4 Complete Performances of Songs 2nd Camera Angle (overhead) on All Songs Left Foot Clave Technique All about Jimbo's Gear

This DVD showcases fifteen of the true legends of jazz drumming in astounding extended solos and in rare never-before-seen drum duels. Includes solos from Buddy Rich Sam Woodyard Sonny Payne Rufus Jones and Louie Bellson andbattles between Gene Krupa and Cozy Cole Buddy Rich and Ed Shaughnessy; Chico Hamilton Gene Krupa and Lionel Hampton; Elvin Jones Sunny Murray and Art Blakey; and a once in a lifetime meeting of Buddy Rich and Jerry Lewis! Alsofeatures a full length commentary from Peter Erskine and the original trailer for 'The Gene Krupa Story'.