Steve Gadd Up Close download free DVD. In a career that spans more than three decades, Steve Gadd has earned a reputation as one of the most influential drummers of our time. This DVD, aptly titled, features Steve demonstrating many of the techniques he has become known for over the years through recordings he had made with Chick Corea, Paul Simon, Paul McCartney, Frank Sinatra, and many others. The majority of the DVD is made up of 15 Chapters, done in question & answer interview style. Gadd discusses and demonstrates his own marching-band roots, his approach to the trap...

Lionel Duperron Drum Rudiment System (Beginner) DVD 1-2. Do you ever feel limited by your technical ability when playing the drums? Have you ever been frusterated when trying to learn a new beat or fill – wondering why it feels so un-natural to play a new pattern? If your answer is yes, the step-by-step video lessons included in the Drum Rudiment System were created specifically for you. This section is designed to introduce you to the Drum Rudiment System, improve your hand technique, and introduce you to all forty drum rudiments. Lionel starts out by giving you special practice...

Tim Waterson Techniques, Motions & Applications for Bass Drum Playing download free. This comprehensive training package covers three bass drum techniques and how you can apply them to your drumming! These techniques will improve your overall bass drum speed, power and technique! Holding the world record for single strokes on the bass drum, Tim Waterson walks you through the techniques that have taken his bass drumming to the next level. This pack is great for beginners, or advanced players who want to improve their bass drumming! Disc 1 – Tim breaks down and demonstrates the 3 main foot techniques....

Akira Jimbo Fujiyama download free DVD. In this drum DVD, Akira Jimbo shows you how he has expanded the concept of the drum set 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 melody, harmony and rhythm in a breathtaking musical panorama.     Includes: Location of trigger pickups Trigger Function Modes Programming Drum Patterns Interviews Behind-the-scene footage 4 complete perfomances of songs...

Billy Ward Big Time DVD download free. This DVD is a riveting look at the very essence of what makes the human clock tick. Included are lessons, performances and insights, all presented in a new and groundbreaking format that strips the art of drumming to its very core. Join world-renowned session drummer and educator Billy Ward as he explores a vital and untapped side of practical groove theory. If you’re looking for an instructional DVD that rewards repeated viewings, or if you already have his other DVD Voices in My Head, you’ll want to drop the cash on this...

Drumbassadors Volume 1 download free. Volume I shows Rene Creemers and Wim de Vries, both drummer and Dutchmen as “The Drumbassadors”. Stylistically they combine European, African, and American grooves, sounds, and melodies in their own unique way. An essential requirement of their repertoire that it must consist of ‘songs’. Melody, no matter how simple, is key. Besides using different kinds of sticks Rene and Wim use their fingers, sing and rap words with only one goal in mind: to feature the drum kit as a musical instrument with unlimited possibilities. That’s why this Drumbassadors DVD sounds like a global...

Dennis Chambers Serious Moves download free. Dennis Chambers is one of the funkiest and most electrifying drummers on today’s music scene. Serious Moves features prime examples of the explosive technique that has become Dennis’ musical trademark. His virtuosity and power are evident as he performs an open solo and a solo with a drum machine. In the interview segment that follows Dennis breaks down many of his soloing ideas, such as lightning-fast single stroke rolls, cross-sticking on the cymbals, ostinato patterns with the feet, and various hand and foot combinations that he uses throughout his solos. Serious Moves gives...

Neil Peart A Work in Progress download free. This DVD box documents the “work in progress” of recording Rush’s “Test for Echo” album, as well as Neil himself, in the studio. Neil’s special approach to drums is featured in songs from “Test”, also a 4 camera shoot as Neil lays down the fiery creative drumming for which he is known. Other topics include a discussion of Neil’s DW drumset, his approach to odd times, playing with a vocalist & a “guided tour” of Neil’s warmup routine, lots more. On this two-video, limited-edition box set, Neil Peart documents the “work...

Paulo Mattioli Hands on Drumming Volume 1 download free. 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 words of a song. Finally you play along as each part is demonstrated slowly and clearly on the drum. Session 1 contains: a level 1 study guide; keys to developing rhythm and essential drumming skills; 19 rhythm patterns with...

Steve Gadd In Session download free. Gadd and friends live, in session, featuring Richard Tee, Will Lee, Forge Calto and Eddie Gomez. High points of the DVD feature Gadd demonstrating several explosive Latin feels – and then explaining how he did them – topped off by some of the most exciting solos Steve has ever recorded. Gadd playing his relentlessly impeccable licks in loose improvisatory jams, and fleshing them out with illustrative voiceover comments. Watch him jam out with amazing musicians in such styles as funk, Latin, reggae, shuffles and ballads. Imagine that the top studio drummer of the...