This is the groundbreaking release that began a new era in drumming. This DVD features exciting young drummers in unrehearsed sessions showcasing their amazing speed, agility, and proficiency on the drumkit. Features: Thomas Pridgen, Tony Royster Jr., Eric Moore II, Joey Oscar, Jeremy Haynes, and more!! This special edition also includes a previously unreleased scene featuring Thomas Pridgen and Tony Royster Jr. trading phrases in a historic musical conversation. Also do not forget to watch Gospel Chops – Shed Sessionz: Vol. 2. Language: English Year: 2006 Country: USA Running time: 123 minutes Quality: DVD5 Video: MPEG2 Video 720?480 (16:9)...

Classic Drum Solos And Drum Battles Volume 1. A must for students and fans of jazz drumming, Classic Drum Solos and Drum Battles should also be seen by those whose exposure to drumming has been limited to crash-and-bang rock drummers, most of whom couldn’t play a real solo if their paradiddles depended on it. The solos here are from separate performances recorded between 1957 and 1978. Those by Rufus Jones (who makes clear why his nickname was “Speedy”), Louis Bellson (whose trademarks are flawless technique and two bass drums), Joe Morello (the superbly musical drummer of Dave Brubeck’s best...

With this series of DVDs, anyone can learn to play hand drums without learning to read music. First, you simply watch the rhythm being played with the Players Eye View Camera, (no transposing left hand for right!) then sing along with the rhythm as it appears on the screen just like the words of a song. Finally you play along as each part is demonstrated slowly and clearly on the drum. Session 4 contains a study guide; fundamental keys to developing rhythm and essential drumming skills; 20 rhythm patterns with signals, two rhythm arrangements of Tiriba and Mindiani; and...

John Blackwell brings his R&B / funk / pop drumming mastery to this enlightening educational DVD. Filmed in front of a live audience, John demonstrates the musical skills that have made him the drummer of choice for artists such as Prince, Patti LaBelle and Justin Timberlake. John performs his original compositions with a burning band: Gary Grainger (bass), Mike Scott (guitar), Corey Bernhard (keyboards). Interspersed among the performances, John touches on topics including grooving / playing in the pocket, foot technique, and showmanship, along with extensive commentary and demonstrations of the grooves and concepts that have influenced him. The...

Anton Fig, drummer on the “Late Show with David Letterman,” shares his own tips and ideas on making music and for surviving in the professional world. He talks about time, communicating through music, nuances of different styles, constructing a beat for a song and what it takes to play on the Late Show. He played with such famous people as: Miles Davis, Steve Winwood, Paul Simon, Mick Jagger and Bob Dylan. Very good instructional dvd for anyone who wants to see a great drummer play and explain how to play to many different styles of contemporary music. With the...

This historical first instructional dvd will be an essential learning tool for every funk devotee, demonstrating playing techniques and valuable tips for creating the ultimate funk groove! They demonstrate these patterns and rhythm combinations, and analyze their performances and techniques while looking back and discussing their activities in the James Brown era. If you are a drummer, you will enjoy this look at two old school funk drummers who powered the James Brown bands of the 60s and 70s. Both are heard on most of the important cuts done by Brown, and both have been sampled to death. They...

Karl Perazzo and Raul Rekow showcase their special chemistry of applying traditional Afro-Cuban percussion rhythms and blending them into today’s popular music. This program features songs from Carlos Santana’s Grammy Award-winning album Supernatural performed by an all-star band. Patterns and grooves from each of the songs are broken down into individual lessons, and all are taught and performed in their entirety. The split screen action allows you to concentrate on any of the drum/percussion parts that you want to. In addition, when an Afro-Cuban term that may be unfamiliar to those new to the style is mentioned, the term...

It’s rare that a musician as influential as Ian Paice agrees to do “clinics” for other musicians, but that’s just what the longtime Deep Purple/session drummer began doing during the late ’90s – as documented on the 2002 DVD Not for the Pros. The two-hour-long DVD contains countless bits of advice from Paice and also others who have worked with the drummer, which will help drummers of all ages (everything from the right type of kit you should select to getting good drum sound while recording and on-stage). The DVD is comprised of several different sections – including a...

The Snare Drum Rudiments DVD by Tim Wimer is a 60 minute video that teaches the 26 essential rudiments required by school band programs. You will learn about setting up the snare, holding the sticks, tuning the snare, and achieving a good sound . The video then covers each rudiment in detail, demonstrating it slowly and then playing it as would be required in auditions (open, closed, open). Our unique split screens show both hands in detail, with notation on screen and a bouncing ball type pointer showing each note as it’s being played. This is the ideal video...

Double Bass Mechanics represents the culmination of 15 years professional touring and recording experience. Learn all the fundamentals you’ll ever need to know from Mike Terrana, a drummer with keen street smarts that are always in demand for live performances, studio sessions, and drum clinics. His powerful drumming style can be heard with renowned artists such as Yngwie Malmsteen and Tony MacAlpine. Now, the basic essence of power and control with respect to double bass and hand technique come together in a straight forward, organized and easy to understand video format. Video highlights include: Three musical performance pieces Hand...