Classic

Levon Helm shares his unique ideas on drumming and his fascinating insights into rock 'n' roll history. Beginners and professionals alike will benefit from Levon's approach to the various feels that shape his distinctive sound. He works his way through: The Weight • King Harvest • Short Fat Fanny • Up on Cripple Creek • Life is a Carnival • and other great tunes, with rare performances by The Band. 105-MIN. • INCLUDES MUSIC • BEGINNER LEVEL

A must for every Portnoy fan, this deluxe songbook features note-for-note transcriptions of nine drum performances hand-picked by Mike, including classic music by Dream Theater, spanning from their 1992 release Images and Words through their 1999 masterpiece, Scenes from a Memory. Some of Mike's most memorable drum performances from songs such as Metropolis Part 1, 6:00, and Hell's Kitchen are featured. Also included in its entirety is the legendary 17-minute When the Water Breaks from Liquid Tension Experiment 2, and finally, every note from the 31-minute epic All of the Above from Transatlantic's amazing SMPTe album. Features include: over 90 minutes of music transcribed note-for-note • performance notes by Mike • detailed transcription notes for each song • handwritten charts used by Mike in the studio • and diagrams of the drum kits that Mike used on each recording. Includes fantastic photos throughout.