Play Drums Today DVD Video
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.
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Chris Adler and Jason Bittner - Live at Modern Drummer Festival 2005 DVD Video
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.
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Billy Ward Big Time Drums DVD Video
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.
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Getting Started on Drums DVD Video
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.
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Thomas Lang - Creative Control Drums 2 DVD Video Set
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.
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Steve Smith Drum Set Technique, History of the U.S. Beat 2 DVD Video Set
Voted Best Drum DVD 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.
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Beginning Drums Vol. 1 Starter Series DVD Video
Learning to play an instrument has never been easier. 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.
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Beginning Drums Vol. 2 Starter Series DVD Video
A continuation of Beginning Drum Volume 1. Graduates to the intermediate level further building a stronger foundation. The video runs approximately 30 to 40 minutes. The lessons are taught by Tim Pedersen, a session musician in L.A. He studied with T. Bozzio, D. Garibaldi, T Brechtlein. DVD-All-Region.
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Jeff Porcaro Drums DVD Video
The late Jeff Porcaro was a Grammy Award-winning star from Toto and one of the most respected and innovative drummers of contemporary music. This video includes discussions on straight time, triplet and shuffle feels, as well as Latin grooves, bass drum pedal techniques and a variety of effects on the high hat. 30 minutes. DVD-All-Region.
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Snare Drum Basics DVD Video
This video is the ideal reference for drummers of all ages and experience levels, providing them with the means to develop or refine the essential tools necessary to expand their vocabulary as drummers. Topics covered include: grips, basic strokes, dynamics, stroke combinations, rudiments, and tuning. Bob Breithaupt is one of today's most recognized percussion educators; he is a professor of music at Capital University in Columbus, OH, president of the Percussive Arts Society, a clinician for Yamaha, Zildjian and Remo, and a contributor to the leading drum magazines. Special DVD Feature: A printable list of the Percussive Arts Society's 40 International Drum Rudiments! 35 minutes. DVD-All-Region.
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Modern Congas DVD Video
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. DVD-All-Region.
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Learn to Play the Drum Set DVD Video
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.
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Ocean Waves Nature Sound Relaxation CD
Soothing Sounds
Meditation aid and useful for masking unwanted sounds. Ocean waves rolling in and washing against the shore, occasional sea bird sound in the distance. A great CD to listen to while drifting off to sleep or to help mask objectionable ambient sounds in your home or business office. The wonder of nature sounds.
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Thunder and Rain Nature Sound Relaxation CD
Soothing Sounds
If you're in the mood for a nap, or just some down time, this is a great mood setter. Thunder in the distance, rain pouring off your roof. This is no violent thunderstorm but a relaxing sound of passing thunderstorms in the distance. Nature at its soothing best.
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Forest Stream Nature Sound Relaxation CD
Soothing Sounds
Fresh, clean, invigorating. Bubbling, cascading water from a mountain stream, the sound of wildlife close to the stream bank. Soothing background sounds, the music of nature.
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American Birds Nature Sound Relaxation CD
Soothing Sounds
No matter how violent the weather is outside, the mood inside is always spring and summer. The sound of a bird singing its song is wonderfully refreshing. A large variety of North American songbirds bring the outdoors, indoors. A great CD to breathe springtime into your home, no matter what the season.
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