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:

Michael Manring kicks things off with a set of fascinating solo pieces on four different instruments in various tunings including one piece where he plays all four basses at the same time! Andy Gonzalez leads a group of top Latin musicians in a scorching set of contemporary and traditional Afro Cuban music. Bobby Rodriguez one of the most influential bassists in the history of Latin music joins Andy and is presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Francis Rocco Prestia accompanied by members of Tower of Power including David Garibaldi performs a burning set of their funk classics. He also talks about creating a groove his early days with TOP and much more. Victor Wootenperforms with a trio and presents a set of amazing music that stretches from serious funk to beautiful ballads with plenty of stops in between. Featured is a classic solo in which Victor pulls out all the stops. Also includes a lesson on bass technique an award presentation to bass legend Milt Hinton and an amazing jam featuring the entire lineup plus John Patitucci and Oteil Burbridge! Special DVD feature: photo gallery available using the web link function. 105 minutes. This DVD is featured by Michael Manring Andy Gonzalez Francis Rocco Prestia and Victor Wooten including an Extensive Photo Gallery. Presented By Bass Collective and Bass Player Magazine.

Methods and Mechanics 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 drumless play-along mixes of all four of the Taylor Mills songs. 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. The DVD is jam-packed with performances by Todd instruction on hand and foot technique quick tips and much more! Methods and Mechanics 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 drumless play-along mixes of all four of the Taylor Mills songs. 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. The DVD is jam-packed with performances by Todd instruction on hand and foot technique quick tips and much more!

CD-This excellent CD from Hudson Music features Vinnie Colaiuta David Garfield Neil Stubenhaus and Mike Landau. This excellent CD from Hudson Music features Vinnie Colaiuta David Garfield Neil Stubenhaus and Mike Landau.

Volume 1 shows Rene Creemers and Wim De Vries both drummers and Dutchmen as The Drumbassadors . Stylistically they combine European African and American grooves sounds and melodies in there own unique way. Besides using different kinds of sticks Rene and Wim use their fingers and sing and rap words with only one goal in mind to feature the drum kit as a musical instrument with unlimited possibilities. Their musical creative and virtuoso approach to the drumset shows through clearly on this DVD.Volume 1 shows Rene Creemers and Wim De Vries both drummers and Dutchmen as The Drumbassadors . Stylistically they combine European African and American grooves sounds and melodies in there own unique way. Besides using different kinds of sticks Rene and Wim use their fingers and sing and rap words with only one goal in mind; to feature the drum kit as a musical instrument with unlimited possibilities. Their musical creative and virtuoso approach to the drumset shows through clearly on this DVD.

A Do-It Yourself Guide to Recording Great Drum Tracks. On A Day in the Recording Studio Mark Schulman shows you how to play and record state-of-the-art drum tracks. The DVD simply and humorously shows you the complete spectrum of recording drums in the studio: preparation of the equipment tuning microphone technique digital recording performance editing effects studio construction creating drum parts Schulman's own quick system of charting songs and great video footage. Nearly every studio drummer in Los Angeles records his/her own drum tracks in bedrooms garages and home studios. This DVD shows you how to do it and reduces your fear of getting started by givingyou simple entertaining and inspiring instruction. You can start recording right away! A Do-It Yourself Guide to Recording Great Drum Tracks. On A Day in the Recording Studio Mark Schulman shows you how to play and record state-of-the-art drum tracks. The DVD simply and humorously shows you the complete spectrum of recording drums in the studio: preparation of the equipment tuning microphone technique digital recording performance editing effects studio construction creating drum parts Schulman's own quick system of charting songs and great video footage. Nearly every studio drummer in Los Angeles records his/her own drum tracks in bedrooms garages and home studios. This DVD shows you how to do it and reduces your fear ofgetting started by giving you simple entertaining and inspiring instruction. You can start recording right away!

4-disc DVD set-Featuring amazing performances and illuminating interviews from eleven of today's greatest drum artists including Thomas Pridgen or The Mars Volta and Todd Sucherman of Styx . Hudson Music's new four-disc twelve-hour DVD of the 2008 Modern Drummer Festival is much more than merely the highlights of the most prestigious longest-running largest live drumming event in the world. The deluxe Modern Drummer Festival 2008 DVD package is also an incredible educational resource that provides in-depth insights and exclusive instruction (including a printable 28-page eBook) from one of the most musical and musically diverse groups of drummers in theFestival's 20-year history. Two full interview DVDs are an integral part of the package – allowing artists to augment their on-stage performances with back-stage explanations and demonstrations of their concepts backgrounds influences techniques interpretations and compositions. Included are inspiring conversations with each drummer as well as unprecedented drummer-to-drummer interviews such as Simon Phillips with Gavin Harrison Ndugu Chancler with Will Calhoun and Todd Sucherman with Derek Roddy plus on-screen graphics that link the lessons to specific PDF files with notated patterns and exercises in the eBook. The package also features extensive multi-camera coverage of the spectacular drumming that has made the Modern Drummer Festival a must-see event for drummers around the world. While some players offer solo performances others play with pre-recorded tracks or live bands during their Festival segments. The Saturday performances showcase Billy Ward Will Calhoun Ndugu Chancler and Simon Phillips; while the Sunday performances highlight Carmine Appice Derek Roddy Dafnis Prieto Todd Sucherman Gavin Harrison and Bill Stewart.

Presented by Vic Firth-The second edition of the best-selling original Groove Essentials features a DVD and companion book/CD package with 53 brand new grooves and over 100 variations for intermediate to advanced players. Students will learn thedifference between ghost and grace notes (while being encouraged to experiment with both in all six groove families) as well as important go-to grooves like the Train and Bo-Diddley beats. For moreadvanced players and professionals GE 2.0 introduces the concepts of groove construction interpretation and manipulation- training drummers to think like musicians in order to maximize their full potential. The DVDfeatures more than 70 new songs covering 4/4 2/2 6/8 and 3/4 time signatures with three levels of difficulty for 5/4 7/8 and 9/8 meters. On the 3-hour 45-minute DVD Igoe discusses and demonstrates each groove in multipletempos alone and with a band with many patterns shown on both acoustic and on Roland HD-1 and TD-9 electronic drumkits. The grooves span rock funk R&B/hip-hop jazz (sticks and brushes) world/specialty extreme tempos all-purpose hybrid rideless classic and odd-meters. 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 expandtheir skills by playing any of the grooves with a band and recording themselves on audio or video (optional) to helpfacilitate the learning process. These tracks also supply a variety of fill-in and soloing opportunities tochallenge advanced players. In addition the book 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 kindbonus 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. Languages: English Spanish German Japanese The second edition of the best-selling original Groove Essentials features a DVD and companion book/CD package with 53 brand new grooves and over 100 variations for intermediate to advanced players. Students will learn the difference between ghost and grace notes (while being encouraged to experiment with both in all six groove families) as well as important go-to grooves like the Train and Bo-Diddley beats. For more advanced players and professionals GE 2.0 introduces the concepts of groove construction interpretation and manipulation- training drummers to think like musicians in order to maximize their full potential. The DVDfeatures more than 70 new songs covering 4/4 2/2 6/8 and 3/4 time signatures with three levels of difficulty for 5/4 7/8 and 9/8 meters. On the 3-hour 45-minute DVD Igoe discusses and demonstrates each groove in multiple tempos alone and with a

King Of The Vibes' 'The Vibes President' or 'Boss Of The Backbeat'...call him what you will Lionel Hampton was a Jazz hero. This enthralling documentary presents the life and times of the man who virtually invented the Vibraphone as a Jazz instrument and is one of the fundamental influences of early Rock n' Roll. Mike Mainieri and Steve Smith narrate this collection of archive footage and rare photographs from the 30s to the 90s telling the fascinating story of Hampton's 73-year career. The programme also includes contributions and appearances from a host of Jazz stars including Benny Goodman Gene Krupa Teddy Wilson Milt Buckner Benny Carter and many more.Legendary! 'King Of The Vibes' 'The Vibes President' or 'Boss Of The Backbeat'...call him what you will Lionel Hampton was a Jazz hero. This enthralling documentary presents the life and times of the man who virtually invented the Vibraphone as a Jazz instrument and is one of the fundamental influences of early Rock n' Roll. Mike Mainieri and Steve Smith narrate this collection of archive footage and rare photographs from the 30s to the 90s telling the fascinating story of Hampton's 73-year career. The programme also includes contributions and appearances from a host of Jazz stars including Benny Goodman Gene Krupa Teddy Wilson Milt Buckner Benny Carter and many more. Legendary!

Anatomy Of A Drum Solo presents newly-recorded in-studio footage of Rush's celebrated drum star Neil Peart discussing his approach to soloing. Using a solo recorded in Frankfurt 2004 as a framework Neil talks about each segment of this nine-minute tour-de-force which has become a famed feature of the Rush live experience. Techniques are explained in detail as Peart guides you through the thought processes and inspirations that combine to form the solo. Also included are two 'explorations' - completely improvised workouts at the drums each over 30 minutes long a never-before released solo recorded in Hamburg 2004 a previously unreleased solo from the 1994 Counterparts tour Neil's Grammy-nominated solo and two full Rush performances from 2004 all shot from the drum-camera perspective. This remarkable collection of performance footage and interviews is complimented by a host of special DVD features including: Camera Option - during Neil's performance of Der Trommler the viewer can choose several different camera perspectives Alternate edits - choose between the program edit and an alternate version showing examples in full screen without commentary Audio-only tracks Momo's Dance Party and Pieces Of Eight A PDF transcription of Neil's entire performance of Der Trommler Photo Gallery Interviews with Lorne Wheaton - Neil's drum tech.

Hudson Music is proud to present the Ultimate Drum Lessons series of DVDs featuring lessons and performances on the most popular drumming styles and topics given by some of the greatest drummers in the world. Ultimate Drum Lessons: Progressive Rock contains educational lessons and incredible performances from some of the icons of progressive rock: Neil Peart (Rush) Mike Portnot (Dream Theatre) Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree) Carl Palmer (ELP/Asia) Nick D'Virgilio (Spock's Beard) Chris Pennie (Coheed and Cambria) Simon Phillips (The Who/Toto/Jeff Beck) Todd Sucherman (Styx) and Gregg Bissonnette (David Lee Roth). Hosted by prog/fusion legend Rod Morgenstein(The Dixie Dregs) who shares insights about each artist this DVD will enhance your inderstanding and appreciation of the signature elements of progressive drumming: power odd meters precision creativity complexity and more. Hudson Music is proud to present the Ultimate Drum Lessons series of DVDs featuring lessons and performances on the most popular drumming styles and topics given by some of the greatest drummers in the world. Ultimate Drum Lessons: Progressive Rock contains educational lessons and incredible performances from some of the icons of progressive rock: Neil Peart (Rush) Mike Portnot (Dream Theatre) Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree) Carl Palmer (ELP/Asia) Nick D'Virgilio (Spock's Beard) Chris Pennie (Coheed and Cambria) SimonPhillips (The Who/Toto/Jeff Beck) Todd Sucherman (Styx) and Gregg Bissonnette (David Lee Roth). Hosted by prog/fusion legend Rod Morgenstein (The Dixie Dregs) who shares insights about each artist this DVD will enhance your inderstanding and appreciation of the signature elements of progressive drumming: power odd meters precision creativity complexity and more.

On September 13th 2003 Steve Gadd was honoured by the Zildjian company with the American Drummers Achievement Award. A once-in-a-lifetime event hosted by Bill Cosby and featuring contributions from Chick Corea Eric Clapton Will Lee and Tom Scott. This double DVD contains over six hours of footage including the evening's concert rehearsal footage a 20-minute documentary on Steve's career and a host of early archive and rare material. Furthermore the DVD may be played in 5.1 Surround Sound mixed at the drum chair and allowing you to hear this incredible performer from his own point of view!On September 13th 2003 Steve Gadd was honoured by the Zildjian company with the American Drummers Achievement Award. A once-in-a-lifetime event hosted by Bill Cosby and featuring contributions from Chick Corea Eric Clapton Will Lee and Tom Scott. This double DVD contains over six hours of footage including the evening's concert rehearsal footage a 20-minute documentary on Steve's career and a host of early archive and rare material. Furthermore the DVD may be played in 5.1 Surround Sound mixed at the drum chair and allowing you to hear this incredible performer from his own point of view!

The Modern Drummer Festival 2011 took place at Montclair State University in Montclair New Jersey and Hudson Music captures all the action on this exciting and educational DVD set. On the main stage Gil Sharone (Stolen Babies/Dillinger Escape Plan) expands on concepts found in his Wicked Beats DVD Trevor Lawrence Jr. (Herbie Hancock/Dr. Dre) performing in hip-hop and fusion styles (including a duet with percussionist Taku Hirano) jazz innovator Jeff “Tain” Watts presents an incredible set with his stellar quartet prog/metal star Aquiles Priester performs a blistering set of songs from Hangar and Freakeys and finally drum superstar Horacio “El Negro”Hernandez performs with The New World Order an all-star world music group put together just for the festival. In addition to the main show also included are two enlightening master classes. Jazz legend John Riley (Vanguard Jazz Orchestra) demonstrates rhythms that can be heard from various polyrhythmic perspectives while top country drummer Jim Riley (Rascal Flatts) demonstrates and discusses his approach to versatility in various styles and rudimental concepts. A printable PDF eBook is also included containing transcriptions of select performances and other educational info. This DVD package presents not only a chance to relive the Modern Drummer Festival but to study and learn the concepts presented by these great artists in depth and detail not possible just by attending the event. The Modern Drummer Festival 2011 took place at Montclair State University in Montclair New Jersey and Hudson Music captures all the action on this exciting and educational DVD set. On the main stage Gil Sharone (Stolen Babies/Dillinger Escape Plan) expands on concepts found in his Wicked Beats DVD Trevor Lawrence Jr. (Herbie Hancock/Dr. Dre) performing in hip-hop and fusion styles (including a duet with percussionist Taku Hirano) jazz innovator Jeff “Tain” Watts presents an incredible set with his stellar quartet prog/metal star Aquiles Priester performs a blistering set of songs from Hangar and Freakeys and finally drum superstar Horacio “El Negro”Hernandez performs with The New World Order an all-star world music group put together just for the festival. In addition to the main show also included are two enlightening master classes. Jazz legend John Riley (Vanguard Jazz Orchestra) demonstrates rhythms that can be heard from various polyrhythmic perspectives while top country drummer Jim Riley (Rascal Flatts) demonstrates and discusses his approach to versatility in various styles and rudimental concepts. A printable PDF eBook is also included containing transcriptions of select performances and other educational info. This DVD package presents not only a chance to relive the Modern Drummer Festival but to study and learn the concepts presented by these great artists in depth and detail not possible just by attending the event.

This cutting-edge book and audio package brings the drumming of David Garibaldi and the music of Tower of Power to your practice room and provides an in-depth look at the concepts that David uses to create his futuristic yet old-school grooves. Includes: Eighty page book with detailed transcriptions by David of his drum performance in each of eight tunes from T.O.P's most recent album ?Oakland Zone? (Or Music) incisive commentary photos a biography a suggested listening list and more. A CD with all 8 tracks minus David's drums allows you to ?sit in? with this legendary band. Each track provides ?clicktrack? count-in followed by a complete ?music minus drums? stereo mix including the lead vocals and solos. Two bonus DVD-ROMs with instrumental versions of these tracks in file formats that can be looped slowed down using programs such as Acid and GarageBand and remixed using multi-track studio software such as ProTools Cakewalk or Nuendo for further exploration and study. Includes a ReadMe file and also a video tutorial with detailed instructions. This cutting-edge book and audio package brings the drumming of David Garibaldi and the music of Tower of Power to your practice room and provides an in-depth look at the concepts that David uses to create his futuristic yet old-school grooves. Includes: Eighty page book with detailed transcriptions by David of his drum performance in each of eight tunes from T.O.P's most recent album ‘Oakland Zone’ (Or Music) incisive commentary photos a biography a suggested listening list and more. A CD with all 8 tracks minus David's drums allows you to ‘sit in’ with this legendary band. Each track provides ‘clicktrack’ count-in followed by a complete ‘musicminus drums’ stereo mix including the lead vocals and solos. Two bonus DVD-ROMs with instrumental versions of these tracks in file formats that can be looped slowed down using programs such as Acid and GarageBand and remixed using multi-track studio software such as ProTools Cakewalk or Nuendo for further exploration and study. Includes a ReadMe file and also a video tutorial with detailed instructions.

Features the popular Double Pedal Metal play-along CD with 14 heavy tracks in the style of Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall) Chris Adler (Lamb Of God) Vinnie Paul (Pantera) Lars Ulrich (Metallica) Mike Wengren (Disturbed)and Dave Lombardo (Slayer) plus an all-new book and free online downloads. Contains charts along with easy intermediate and advanced groove suggestions fill variations and tons of hints and tips.If you crave the burn and you’re into hard-core heavy-metal double-bass drumming Hudson Music’s new Turn It Up & Lay It Down: Double Pedal Metal combo pack will get your toes tapping and light your feet on fire! The pack features the popular Double Pedal Metal play-along CD with 14 super-heavy tracks in the styles of drum Gods such as Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall) Chris Adler (Lamb Of God) Vinnie Paul (Pantera) Lars Ulrich (Metallica) Mike Wengren (Disturbed) and Dave Lombardo (Slayer) plus an all-new book and free online downloads. Expanding on the success of the Turn It Up & Lay It Down series of play-along CDs created by Spencer Strand the Double Pedal Metal book by Steve Kilgallon contains charts along with easy intermediate and advanced groove suggestions fill variations and tons of hints and tips. The book also examines and explains the advanced styles and techniques that are being played by the world's heaviest drummers and bands. The book and play-along CD are further augmented by studio-quality audio files of the sample beats in the book that are posted on the hudsonmusic.com website. The free bonus MP3s are available through an access code that is included with the combo pack and are downloadable to computers iPods and other MP3 devices. When used in combination the DPM book companion CD and online tracks provide a complete integrated truly comprehensive method for progressive drummers. Double Pedal Metal is the perfect way for young drummers to get started on developing their feet and hands yet a challenge for seasoned pros; whether they play double pedal or double bass drums. DPM also represents the first in a series of Hudson’s new Turn It Up & Lay It Down play-along packs with each title aimed at providing drummers of all ages and abilities with a fun hands-on multi-media approach to learning grooves fills and musical concepts for a variety of different styles.