Insight

Ready to take your playing to the next level? This book presents valuable how-to insight that drummers of all styles and levels can benefit from. The text, photos, music, diagrams, and accompanying CD provide a terrific, easy-to-use resource for a variety of topics, including: grooves • practicing • warming up • tuning • gear • performance • and much more!

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.

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