Hot Drummer

This book/CD pack is designed for drummers of all styles and levels, as well as recording engineers and producers. It contains step-by-step instructions along with over 35 professional photos that allow you to see the tools and tuning techniques up close. The 29-track companion CD contains demos for listening, so you can read and hear the differences in sounds. Covers: preparation; drumhead basics; drum construction and head properties; tom-toms; snare drum; bass drum; the drum set as one instrument; drum sounds and tuning over the years; when to change heads; and more.

John Blackwell, world-class groove master and drummer with Prince, offers his approach to developing the astounding technique he has become know for, including key exercises that he used as a student and still uses today. John covers building a solo, single hand rolls, single pedal technique and much more. He also shows, in detail, his amazing stick twirling technique, and explains how he was influenced and inspired by heroes like Lionel Hampton, Sonny Payne and Gene Krupa. Also included on Technique, Grooving and Showmanship is incredible footage of John's performance at the Modern Drummer Festival 2002 with his band Matrix, featuring Tom Coster, Baron Browne and Bruce Bartlett. A great segment on grooving features John in the studio with Baron Browne on bass, playing and discussing styles that include funk, jazz, blues and funk ballads. Special DVD Features: a camera-switching option • an optional commentary by John • historic clips of some of John's biggest stick-twirling influences, with a narration by John • interviews with John and with his father, John Blackwell, Sr., backstage at the Modern Drummer Festival 2002 • a photo gallery • and more! Running Time: 4 hours.

Bass Player magazine calls Flea a trend setter and thrash-funk icon ... whose thumb has been infectiously influential on many young bassists. This innovative funk purveyor of the Red Hot Chili Peppers presents an introspective and live performance improvisation with Peppers drummer Chad Smith in this DVD hosted by River Phoenix. Flea discusses the theories, philosophies, styles, sounds and techniques he uses when performing in the style he's famous for: slapping, plucking, thumping and popping, bringing together rock, funk, punk, jazz and Latin like never before. 55 minutes.

Learn from these seasoned pros how to make it as a show drummer! This highly anticipated book/CD pack provides extremely valuable info on playing drumset for live shows, musicals, variety acts and more. Who better to teach you than America's Premier Showdrummer himself, Mr. Ed Shaughnessy! Features: a step-by-step walk-through of a simulated show; CD with music, comments & tips from Ed; notated examples; practical tips; advice on instruments; a special accessories section with photos; and more! A top-notch teacher and clinician, Ed Shaughnessy is best known for his 25-year tenure as drummer for Doc Severinsen's Tonight Show big band. He has recorded 500+ albums with such jazz legends as Charlie Parker, Count Basie, Benny Goodman and Clark Terry. A pioneer of jazz education, Clem DeRosa career as a professional musician, arranger, composer and orchestra leader spans 50 years. He has recorded and performed with a who's who of jazz luminaries.

On June 21, 2004, Chad Smith and Ian Paice joined forces to celebrate the launch of the London Drum Company. The event brought together one of today's most influential rock drummers and one of his biggest heroes. Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith was on fire during the LDC launch event, and his performance here shows him in a light that few have seen before. Appearing solo as well as alongside Chad, Ian's playing here confirms his position as one of the most potent rock drummers of the last 30 years (for the likes of Deep Purple, Whitesnake, Gary Moore, and others). This unique DVD also includes interviews with both Chad and Ian, a chnace to see them soundcheck before their performance and details of the kit set-ups that each used that night. Running time: 66 minutes.

Podstawowy kurs DVD Boba Breithaupta skierowany jest do perkusistów zarówno początkujących jak i średniozaawansowanych. Film dostarcza wiedzy odnośnie pojęć muzycznych, podstawowych technik uderzeń, kombinacji rytmów, dynamiki, sposobów strojenia instrumentu, i innych. Czas trwania filmu: 35 minut.

Voted one of the Top 20 Millennium Players by Drumscene magazine, Magesh is regarded as one of Australia's most exciting and innovative drummers. He is known for incorporating tablas and electronics with the drumset. In his debut DVD, Magesh talks about playing with loops, creating unique beats, originality, sampling, using electronics, and feel. He also plays beats and music inspired by funk, hip-hop, drum n' bass and rock. Special guest performances include some of Australia's hottest musicians, including The Executives. 63 minutes.

Modern Drummer Festival 2003 featured almost unprecedented cross-section of great drummers and percussionists! This Two-Disc DVD set captures almost 6 hours of incredible performance footage from this amazing event.

Recorded October 14th 2005, this DVD documents a remarkable one-night-only performance by five of the biggest names in the drum world, as they play live onstage, both solo and then together in a show-stopping finale in a benefit for Right Turn.

You'll experience upclose: the amazing handwork of Prince's drummer John Blackwell; heavy-yet-tasty 'band approach' playing by Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers; classic rock icon Simon Kirke; and the firey, polyryhthmic, jaw-dropping ensemble playing of drummer's drummers Horatio 'El Negro' Hernandez and Eguie Castrillo.

Drummer's Night in Boston 2005 gives you unlimited access to the artists, with exclusive backstage interviews, and spirited performances captured live with multiple cameras in sparkling digital video and audio.

Mike Portnoy jest amerykańskim kompozytorem, instrumentalistą i wirtuozem instrumentów perkusyjnych. Niniejszy komplet obejmuje trzy płyty DVD z materiałem dydaktycznym prezentowanym przez Portnoya. Pierwsza płyta "In the Dream" zawiera nagrania demonstracyjne utworów z albumów: "Six Degrees of Inner Turbulance" i "Train of Thought and Octavarium" wraz z ich analizą wykonawczą. Płyta druga "On the Side" obejmuje m. in. szczegółowe spojrzenie Portnoy'a na twórczość zasłużonych zespołów, takich jak: Led Zeppelin, The Who i Rush, a także wizytę w domu Mike'a, w którym posiada sceny i swój cały sprzęt perkusyjny. Trzecia płyta "Bonus Material" zawiera cztery nagrania utworów Dream Theater z trasy koncertowej, partie perkusyjne grane przez Mike'a Portnoya w duecie kolejno z Charliem Benante, Jasonem Bittnerem i Richardem Christy oraz materiał z trasy koncertowej "Albino Monster" i wywiady z perkusistą. Łączny czas trwania trzech płyt: 7 godzin 12 minut.

Joe Morello is one of the most important drummers in jazz-and here's your chance to learn directly from him! Joe demonstrates roll techniques, matched grip and traditional stick positions, sounds on the drumhead, cross sticking, tuning, and much more, all using natural body movement. Plus great vintage footage of Joe in action with the Dave Brubeck Quintet!

Publikacja jest pierwszą częścią szkoły gry na perkusji autorstwa Haskella W. Harrego. Głównym jej celem jest zaspokojenie potrzeb studenta mającego aspiracje stać się perkusistą w szkolnym zespole albo orkiestrze. Zawarto tu liczne ćwiczenia, ilustracje, schematy pozwalające na dokładniejsze zrozumienie danego zagadnienia muzyczno - technicznego. Do książki została dołączona płyta CD z nagranymi wersjami demonstracyjnymi ćwiczeń, oraz z akompaniamentami orkiestry, dzięki czemu możesz ćwiczyć razem z płytą.

Publikacja jest drugą częścią szkoły gry na perkusji autorstwa Haskella W. Harrego. Głównym jej celem jest zaspokojenie potrzeb studenta mającego aspiracje stać się perkusistą w szkolnym zespole albo orkiestrze. Zawarto tu liczne ćwiczenia, ilustracje, schematy pozwalające na dokładniejsze zrozumienie danego zagadnienia muzyczno - technicznego. Do książki została dołączona płyta CD z nagranymi wersjami demonstracyjnymi ćwiczeń, oraz z akompaniamentami orkiestry, dzięki czemu możesz ćwiczyć razem z płytą.

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