VIDEO/DVD METHODS FOR DRUMS

CHAD SMITH, (R.H.C.P.) RED HOT RHYTHM. DVD

Chad plays along with nine Chili Peppers CD tracks which have been remixed without drums. Chad and Flea (the Pepper's incredible bass player) describe and demonstrate grooves and perform an amazing ten-minute jam. Chad also provides invaluable information on ghost notes, drum tuning, playing in the pocket and more.

GINGER BAKER, MASTER DRUM TECHNIQUE. DVD

SOTTOTITOLI IN ITALIANO

A unique chance to study with an all-time drum legend! The great rock drummer takes you through a wide range of techniques, from paradiddles, beat displacement, and tom-tom technique through African rhythms, double-bass drum technique and much more. He even takes some examples and puts them into a band situation, also demonstrating his famous soloing style. A must-have disc for all drummers! Running time: 80 minutes.

GUNS N' ROSES, MATT SORUM, DRUM LICKS & TRICKS. TAB. VIDEO o DVD

On this DVD, the ultimate hard-rock drummer from Guns N' Roses and The Cult gives special insight into his playing. Instructional segments cover drum set-up, tuning, microphone placement, building the beat and free left-hand technique. Matt also demonstrates a variety of grooves including Latin, samba, funk, ska and reggae. Includes special sessions featuring Slash (guitar) and Duff McKagan (bass) of Guns N' Roses, and others. 55 minutes.

DEJOHNETTE JACK, TEACHES MUSICAL EXPRESSION ON THE DRUM SET. DVD

JACK DEJOHNETTE TEACHES MUSICAL EXPRESSION ON THE DRUM SET
DVD

Series: Instructional/Drum/DVD
Artist: Jack DeJohnette

Learn how a master drummer creates a flow of improvisational ideas through balance and relaxation as he communicates his concepts on phrasing, tuning, timekeeping and melody. He provides important "inside" tips on his cymbal technique, stick and brush work, bass and hi-hat pedaling and other skills. Includes a spectacular display of seamlessly interwoven grooves - reggae, funk, rock and Latin! Early intermediate to intermediate level. 100 minutes.

SMITH STEVE, DRUM SET TECHNIQUE/HISTORY OF THE U.S. BEAT. 2 DVD

Voted Best Drum DVD 2003 by Modern Drummer Magazine!
With over four and a half hours of footage, this 2-DVD set is a virtual encyclopedia of drumset techniques, styles and concepts!

Drumset Technique (Disc One) - Steve explains hand and foot technique in unprecedented detail and gets to the core of what drummers need to know in order to improve their feel and technical skills. Segments include: hand technique o foot technique o the art of practice, exercises, licks and phrases o independence/interdependence o implied metric modulations o plus four extended solo drum pieces.

History of the U.S. Beat (Disc Two) - With the help of an all-star band, Steve explains the evolution of the drumset in U.S. Music - how the drumset was first used in all the major styles and how closely related all the styles are. Segments include: early New Orleans jazz, big band, bebop, rhythm and blues, country, blues, gospel, rock, funk, and jazz/rock. In addition, Steve's group Vital Information plays seven complete tunes that feature applications of the techniques and complex rhythms explained in Disc One.

Special Features: Extensive bonus footage including alternate-take drum solos, a brilliant hi-hat solo and hi-hat tutorial, alternate band performances, a camera-switching option, optional running commentary by Steve, a listening list, a reading list, and more! Total Running Time (for both discs): 4 hours, 38 minutes.