In this book Akira Jimbo shows you how he has expanded the concept of the drumset as a solo instrument. After 15 years of research and development Jimbo has developed an organic approach to combining electronic and acoustic drums by utilizing a Drum Trigger System. Jimbo has worked out everything you need to be your own band - you'll be playing the melody harmony and rhythm in a breathtaking musical panorama.

For Useful Musical Drumming-Designed as a companion to Todd Suchermans award-winning first DVD release Methods and Mechanics this book sheds new light on the playing and concepts of one of the most exciting drummers of our time. Built around note-for-note transcriptions bydrummer/educator Brad Schlueter the book also includes detailed commentary from both Todd and Brad about the concepts contained in Todds playing. Included in this package are 8 songs 5 breathtaking solos and several of Todds custom drum lessons(highlighting his approach to double bass drumming and hybrid rudiments on the kit). All of the songs and solos are included on the CD as well as drumless play-along mixes of all four of the Taylor Mills songs. Usable with or without the originalDVD release this book serves as a complete package to analyze practice and understand some of the concepts employed by Todd with artists such as Styx Brian Wilson Jerry Goodman Peter Cetera Brian Culbertson Spinal Tap Michael Bolton TheFalling Wallendas Eric Marienthal and many others.Designed as a companion to Todd Sucherman's award-winning first DVD release Methods and Mechanics this book sheds new light on the playing and concepts of one of the most exciting drummers of our time. Built around note-for-note transcriptions by drummer/educator Brad Schlueter the book also includes detailed commentary from both Todd and Brad about the concepts contained in Todd's playing. Included in this package are 8 songs 5 breathtaking solos and several of Todd's custom drum lessons (highlighting his approach to double bass drumming and hybrid rudiments on the kit). All of the songs and solos are included on the CD as well as drumlessplay-along mixes of all four of the Taylor Mills songs. Usable with or without the original DVD release this book serves as a complete package to analyze practice and understand some of the concepts employed by Todd with artists such as Styx Brian Wilson Jerry Goodman Peter Cetera Brian Culbertson Spinal Tap Michael Bolton The Falling Wallendas Eric Marienthal and many others.

Includes Classic Drum Solos and Battles Volumes 1 and 2 And Classic Rock Drum Solos-This two-video boxed set documents Mike Portnoy's innovative drum stylings in the highly acclaimed fusion/progressive metal music of Dream Theater and Liquid Tension Experiment. Volume One features music from both CDs by Liquid Tension Experiment and includes footage shot at Millbrook Studios where both were recorded. Mike performs eight songs/segments and breaks down parts from each explaining how to develop a toolbox of fills and patterns to draw from. Featured throughout is exclusive footage of the making of the first LTE album as well as rare live footage of the band. 89 minutes. Volume Two focuses on the music of Dream Theater and features footage shot at BeartracksStudios. Mike performs eleven songs/segments from the Falling into Infinity and Scenes from a Memory CDs and isolates the drum parts from each song. He discusses playing in odd-time signatures developing double bass technique soloing and much more. Includes exclusive live footage of Dream Theater from their 1998 World Tour. 86 minutes. This two-video boxed set documents Mike Portnoy's innovative drum stylings in the highly acclaimed fusion/progressive metal music of Dream Theater and Liquid Tension Experiment. Volume One features music from both CDs by Liquid Tension Experiment and includes footage shot at Millbrook Studios where both were recorded. Mike performs eight songs/segments and breaks down parts from each explaining how to develop a toolbox of fills and patterns to draw from. Featured throughout is exclusive footage of the making of the first LTE album as well as rare live footage of the band. 89 minutes. Volume Two focuses on the music of Dream Theater and features footage shot atBeartracksStudios. Mike performs eleven songs/segments from the Falling into Infinity and Scenes from a Memory CDs and isolates the drum parts from each song. He discusses playing in odd-time signatures developing double bass technique soloing and much more. Includes exclusive live footage of Dream Theater from their 1998 World Tour. 86 minutes.

The Abercrombie/Erskine/Mintzer/Patitucci Band is comprised of four of the most acclaimed musicians in contemporary music. Here the band performs a set of eight brilliant compositions-two by each member of the group. Interspersed among these phenomenal performances each artist steps forward to discuss his own approach to playing his instrument and to playing in an ensemble. Running Time: 105 minutes. This band is comprised of four of the most acclaimed musicians in contemporary music each of whom has led his own band and received great critical acclaim both as composer and a player. On this DVD the band performs a set of eight brilliant compositions - two by each member of the group - which range in style from the spiritual ballad feel of 'The Well' by John Patitucci to the second line funk of 'Cats And Kittens' by Peter Erskine.

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.