This unique method book showcases the art of playing rhythms and patterns with a single hand. Many drummers have used similar techniques throughout the years however Johnny Rabb's method is by far the most comprehensive practical and easy to use. Developed by Rabb through years of extensive research teaching and performing the innovative technique gives players the freedom to expand their snare drum and drum set proficiency and creativity alongwith their independence and coordination. The book is organized into three sections: Section One: The theory mechanics and techniques of Freehand are mastered through numerous rhythmic combinations permutations and exercises. Section Two: Freehand snare drum solos and hybrid rudiments drum set grooves in a variety of musical styles fill-ins and polyrhythms. Section Three: Play-along grooves andloops for developing Freehand along with additional exercises that enable players to incorporate Freehand into their daily playing. Johnny Rabb resides in Nashville TN and continues to explore the drum world as aclinician solo artist and touring/studio drummer. He is a product specialist for the Roland Corporation and has written for DRUM! and Modern Drummer magazines. The Official Freehand Technique is a unique method book showcasing the art of playing and executing rhythms and patterns with a single hand. Many drummers have used this or similar techniques throughout the years; however Johnny's original and innovative method is by far the most comprehensive practical and easy to use. This technique is a legitimate system mastered by Johnny through the years of extensive research and teaching and is designed to enhance your drumming and further develop your independence skills. This technique will not only allow you the freedom to expand your snare drum and drum set proficiency but also it can be directly applied to all percussioninstruments opening doors to numerous rhythmic possibilities. Johnny Rabb a world-renowned performer and clinician has organised this book into three basic sections. First you'll learn the theory mechanics and techniques of the Freehand which will be directly applied to the numerous rhythmic vocabulary permutations that follow. In this section you will practice unlimited combinations of rhythms and patterns preparing you for the final musical applications section which incorporates the freehand into your daily playing. Also included are detailed lessons beyond the basics Freehand snare drum solos and hybrid rudiments drum set grooves and applications and Freehand drum fills and poly-rhythms. As a bonus Johnny includes several play-along groove loops to practice with while you're building your new technique.

The Evolution of Jazz Drumming presents a complete historical overview and analysis of jazz drumming. Designed as a guide and workbook for the high school college level and professional drummer it is designed to bestudied based on a typical 16-week college semester. A legendary and influential jazz drummer is studied during each of these weeks. Upon completion of the book the user will have a complete understanding of the influentialcontributions of these jazz masters which is necessary for any musician to play this music authentically. The 31 jazz drumming legends included are examined with musical analysis including practice exercises in the style of thesubject's drumming transcriptions of both solo and time playing and études that examine the work of each artist in unprecedented detail. Each profile also includes a complete biography personal anecdotes from the author and dozens of exclusive and rare photos many of which have never appeared in print before. The book includes a DVD of classic video clips of many of the drummers as well as an MP3 disc with over 300 tracks. Videoclips on the DVD are analyzed and transcribed in the text while the MP3s consist of exercises and études from the book recorded at various speeds that can be looped for analysis and practice. Drummers featured in thisbook include Chick Webb Gene Krupa Buddy Rich Louis Bellson Kenny Clarke Max Roach Art Blakey and many more.The Evolution of Jazz Drumming presents a complete historical overview and analysis of jazz drumming. Designed as a guide and workbook for the high school college level and professional drummer it is designed to be studied based on a typical 16-week college semester. A legendary and influential jazz drummer is studied during each of these weeks. Upon completion of the book the user will have a complete understanding of the influential contributions of these jazz masters which is necessary for any musician to play this music authentically. The 31 jazz drumming legends included are examined with musical analysis including practice exercises in the styleof the subject's drumming transcriptions of both solo and time playing and etudes that examine the work of each artist in unprecedented detail. Each profile also includes a complete biography personal anecdotes from the author and dozens of exclusive and rare photos many of which have never appeared in print before. The book includes a DVD of classic video clips of many of the drummers as well as an MP3 disc with over 300 tracks. Video clips on the DVD are analyzed and transcribed in the text while the MP3s consist of exercises and etudes from the book recorded at various speeds that can be looped for analysis and practice. Drummers featured in this book include Chick Webb Gene Krupa Buddy Rich Louis Bellson Kenny Clarke Max Roach Art Blakey and many more.

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'.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.