Drummer's Night in Boston 2005

Drummer's Night in Boston 2005 Recorded October 14th 2005, this DVD documents a remarkable one-night-only performance by five of the biggest names in the drum world, as they play live onstage, both solo and then together in a show-stopping finale in a benefit for Right Turn.

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Aug

2011

Anand Ramanujam - Learn To Play Tabla

Anand Ramanujam - Learn To Play Tabla The Tabla is a drum from India and is most closely associated with Hindustani shastriya sangeet from North India. It is said that the Tabla came from the ancient double headed drum, the pakhawaj. The repartoire and knowledge that the Tabla encompasses is as vast as the ocean and dates back to as far as 4000 years ago.

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Aug

2011

Aquiles Priester - The Infallible Reason of My Freak Drumming

Aquiles Priester - The Infallible Reason of My Freak Drumming Brazilian heavy metal drummer Aquiles Priester is synonymous with power drumming. In this footage, Aquiles takes you through the ins and outs of his style using the repertoire he is known for. Particular attention is paid to double bass drum technique. Bonus footage includes performances and drum solos by Mr. Priester himself.

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Aug

2011

Terry Bozzio - Melodic Drumming and the Ostinato: Vols. 1, 2, 3

Terry Bozzio - Melodic Drumming and the Ostinato: Vols. 1, 2, 3 Now on DVD, Terry Bozzio's Melodic Drumming and the Ostinato is a three-volume instructional video packed with groundbreaking performances, hundreds of demonstrations and examples, simple breakdowns, clear explanations of radical techniques, and thought-provoking inspiration and philosophy.

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Aug

2011

Tim Wimer - Snare Drum Rudiments

Tim Wimer - Snare Drum Rudiments 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).

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Aug

2011

Drumbassadors - Volume 1

Drumbassadors - Volume 1 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.

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Jun

2011

Ricardo Monzon - Basic Afro-Cuban Rhythms

Ricardo Monzon - Basic Afro-Cuban Rhythms A Berklee professor and Afro Cuban master, Ricardo Monzon breaks down several Afro Cuban rhythms into easily digestible lessons. Monzon covers rhythms on the congas, timbales, bongos, guiro, cowbells, and other hand percussion instruments.
The first few lessons teaches you how to play a clave pattern with your hands. Monzon starts off slowly so it is easy to follow along even if you have no experience playing Afro Cuban rhythms.

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Jun

2011

Jeremy Williams - Remembering How to Drum: Djembe Technique

Jeremy Williams - Remembering How to Drum: Djembe Technique We are all drummers...and our first jam sessions date back to a duet of heartbeats in the womb. It may be that you have forgotten, or simply lost touch with the drummer that you truly are: the lessons on the disc will begin the process of remembering how to drum.
This DVD is carefully designed to reinforce basic djembe technique and provide a solid foundation for learning the rich tradition of djembe.

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Jun

2011

The Drummers of Frank Zappa: Roundtable Discussion And Performance

The Drummers of Frank Zappa: Roundtable Discussion And Performance This DVD features performances and interviews with some of the best drummers to work with Frank Zappa: Terry Bozzio, Chester Thompson, Chad Wackerman, Ruth Underwood, and Ralph Humphrey. "It has always been a dream of mine to get some of my favorite Zappa drummers together to talk about our experiences, all for the benefit of an audience who might learn from and be entertained by it.