Play Drums Today! Video

 Play Drums

DVD Only - $14.95
Composer: Scott Schroedl. This DVD can be used as a supplement to the Play Drums Today! Level 1 book, or alone as a great introduction to drumming. Simply follow along with the songs in the booklet as you watch the teacher on the DVD.

This complete guide to the basics covers: beats, songs, and fills; all musical styles; playing tips and techniques; and music notation. Learn at your own pace and open the door to the world of drum music!

DVD - All Region.

Chris Adler and Jason Bittner - Live at Modern Drummer Festival 2005 Video

 Modern Drummer

DVD Only - $29.95
This DVD features full-length performances plus in-depth interviews that include demonstration, discussion of technique and practice routines, along with specific playing examples. In the Chris Adler segment, this drummer from Lamb of God discusses his drums and cymbals, talks to his drum tech, describes his daily routine on tour, talks about warming up, and discusses what it's like to be on the road. The Jason Bittner section features excerpts of this drummer from Shadows Fall in clinic from Germany, plus a lesson that includes Jason's in-studio performance of “The Light That Blinds” with an explanation of his drum part in that song. Also includes exclusive interviews with Chris and Jason, backstage at the 2005 Modern Drummer Festival.

155 mins.  (2006)
DVD - All Region.

Thomas Lang - Creative Control 2-Video Set

DVD Only - $49.95
Thomas Lang presents a completely innovative and inspired practice regime, and system for helping you develop incredible drumset technique, that will forever change your approach to drumming. Lang's awesome speed, control, finesse and unparalleled interdependence will inspire you to hone your drumming chops so that you can play more effectively in any musical context. Thomas also offers blazing solos and performances in many different styles, including a definitive version of “The Black Page,” the Frank Zappa tour de force.

Special DVD Features: All of the solos, fills and exercises available in separate audio files in the ACID® format (for PC) and REX format (for Mac), which will allow you to change the tempo without effecting the pitch
• Looping function for continuous play, making it easier to absorb and master each one
• Bonus live performance footage and live drum solos
• PDF files of transcriptions of many of Thomas' exercises and performances, including “The Black Page,” a photo gallery, and more.

Running Time: Over 5 hours!
DVD - All Region.

Steve Smith - Drum Set Technique / History of the U.S. Beat 2-Video Set

DVD Only - $49.95
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 • foot technique • the art of practice, exercises, licks and phrases • independence/interdependence • implied metric modulations • 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.
DVD - All Region.

Billy Ward - Big Time Video

DVD Only - $29.95
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. Extensive bonus features include: Billy's alternate perspective on basic rudiments, fills, shuffles and miking techniques; 45 minutes of uncut footage of solos and jams with fast rising bassist Andy Hess; Billy and Andy demonstrate the importance of pocket and break down the elements of timekeeping; or go behind the kit with the optional “foot-cam” view and commentary by Billy.

DVD - All Region.

Getting Started on Drums Video

DVD Only - $19.95
Tommy Igoe brings his 25 years of teaching and playing experience to bear, creating the first DVD for beginner drummers! He takes you on a journey that starts with taking a brand new drum set out of the box and gets you started making music right away.

Setting Up Your Drums! (Part 1) is dedicated to understanding your new drums. All of your drums and hardware, along with Tommy's unique “Power Square” concept, are covered in detail.

Start Playing! (Part 2) will get you playing and having fun right away. Tommy takes you through the basics of how to hold your sticks and how to use your pedals. He even brings out some young students to help demonstrate some great grooves and fills that you can play right away.

Special DVD Features allow you to select Tommy playing each of the grooves super slowly so you can really take your time to work everything out. Play-along versions of each one are included, so that you can start jamming and making music right away!

140 minutes.
DVD - All Region.

Snare Drum Basics Video

VHS - $14.95

DVD Only - $19.95
Artist: Magadini, Peter. The perfect way to start a beginner on the entire drumset! This informative and descriptive video takes you through the basics using many different contemporary styles of music. You'll learn how to play a drum fill, a double stroke roll, and more! Use the video by itself or with Learn to Play the Drumset Book 1 (book sold separately, directly below).

44 minutes.
DVD - All Region.

Learn to Play the Drum Set Book 1

Book - $14.95

Artist: Peter Magadini. Now with CD accompaniment! This unique method starts students out on the entire drum set and teaches them the basics in the shortest amount of time. Book 1 covers basic 4 and 5-piece set-ups, grips and sticks, reading and improvisation, coordination of hands and feet, and features a variety of contemporary and basic rhythm patterns with exercise breakdowns for each. The accompanying CDs feature demonstrations of the exercises.

48 pages.

Learn to Play the Drum Set Book 2

Book - $14.95

Artist: Peter Magadini. Book 2 continues instruction with more improvisation exercises, playing triplets, flams and flam beats, practical musicianship tips, equipment selection and many more techniques and skills. The accompanying CDs feature demonstrations of the exercises.

48 pages.

Beginning Drums Vol. 1 Starter Series Video

DVD Only - $9.95
Learning to play an instrument has never been easier or more affordable. This video covers the basic fundamentals every student needs to get started. It runs approximately 30 to 40 minutes. Taught by Tim Pedersen L.A. session musician who has studied with T. Bozzio, D. Garibaldi, etc.

DVD - All Region.

Beginning Drums Vol. 2 Starter Series Video

VHS - $9.95

VHS - NTSC Format Only (Canada & USA)
DVD - All Region.

Advanced Drum Grooves Video

VHS only - $9.95
Jamie Borden will help you develop the tools you need to create new and interesting grooves. He explains five essential rudiments, then covers several popular advanced grooves such as Latin, funk, shuffles, and boogie shuffles. Includes Jamie demonstrating with a band.

VHS - NTSC Format Only (Canada & USA)

Jeff Porcaro Video

VHS - $19.95

30 minutes.
VHS - NTSC Format Only (Canada & USA)
DVD - All Region.

Chester Thompson Video

VHS only - $19.95
Chester Thompson, member of the group Genesis, has become known as the drummers' drummer. For over 26 years Chester has been performing with the likes of Ben E. King, Jack McDuff, George Duke, Phil Collins, the Pointer Sisters and Weather Report. He has also recorded and toured with Frank Zappa. Topics covered include: Building the weaker hand • Developing your foot technique • 4-way coordination • Easy ways to approach and count odd time signatures • Effectively practicing with a click track • How to approach and learn new material. Features a realistic environment with Pee Wee Hill on Mass, Michiko Hill on keyboard and John Goodsall on guitar. The accompanying booklet contains diagrams and fully notated examples and exercises that correspond exactly to the tape.

VHS - NTSC Format Only (Canada & USA)

Cobham Meets Bellson View

VHS only - $19.95
Billy Cobham and Louie Bellson, two all-star drummers have a drummer's conversation in this 36 min. video from VIEW. The Louie Bellson Big Band play swinging melodic riffs while the two performers face each other and alternate in virtuosity, using all tones from whispering to fortissimo.

VHS - NTSC Format Only (Canada & USA)

Modern Congas Video

DVD Only - $24.95
Learn the secrets to playing congas in modern Latin music! One of the most respected Latin percussionists on the scene today, Roberto Quintero discusses and demonstrates his masterful approach on this DVD. Includes: full-band demos featuring the hottest players in Latin music • strokes and playing techniques for two and three congas • 3-2 and 2-3 clave in 4/4, 6/8 and polyrhythmic studies • tumbao patterns and rumba styles • cutting edge techniques • and more!  In both English and Spanish.

VHS - NTSC Format Only (Canada & USA)
DVD - All Region.

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