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Steve Smith-Drumset Technique/History of the U.S. Beat DVD Reviews

March 27, 2012 By 4 Comments

Steve Smith-Drumset Technique/History of the U.S. Beat DVD

  • Running Time: 4 hours, 38 minutes
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Awards: Modern Drummer Magazine 2003 Readers Poll: 1st Place, Best DVD Category
small_smith-drumset-tech.jpg Steve Smith: Drumset Technique and History of the U.S. Beat Also Available At: Item: HL320343 WAS $49.95 NOW JUST $14.99! Now Available individually via Instant Download! You can choose one or both programs Drumset Technique or History of the US Beat! Voted #1 DVD in the Modern Drummer Magazine 2003 Readers Poll! The most in-depth study of drumming technique ever done on video or DVD as well as a thorough and fascinating survey of the evolution of the primary drum set pulse in the music or the U.S., from Ragtime to Fusion. Features two bands, including the great Vital Information, this DVD is a virtual encyclopedia of drumset techniques, concepts and styles. Disc One: Drumset Technique Breaks down and explains hand and foot technique in great detail and gets to the core of what drummers need to know in order to improve their feel and technical skills. Segments Include: The Art Of Practice , Exercises , Licks and phrases , Independence/ Interdependence , Implied Metric Modulation . Also includes four extended solo drum pieces. Disc Two: History of the U.S. Beat Explains and demonstrates, along with a great band, the evolution of the drumset in U.S. music how incorporating a knowledge of drumming history can help drummers play current genres with more authenticity and depth. In addition, Vital Information plays seven complete tunes, and Steve explains many of the complex rhythmic concepts that he uses in the bands music. Special DVD Features: Extensive bonus footage including, drum solos, a brilliant hi-hat solo, alternate band takes, a camera-switching option, optional running commentary by Steve, a listening list, a reading list, and more. Musicians featured on this program are Frank Gambale-guitar; Tom Coster-keyboards; Baron Browne-electric bass; Mark Soskin-piano; Steve Marcus-sax; and Mike Pope-acoustic bass.

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On the Beaten Path: Beginning Drumset Course, Levels 1 3, by Rich Lackowski, Now Available with DVDs from Alfred Music Publishing

November 20, 2011 By 1 Comment


, CA (PRWEB) November 10, 2011

Alfred Music Publishing, home to the worlds largest percussion print music catalog, is for the first time including all-new DVDs with its bestselling On the Beaten Path: Beginning Drumset Course, a three-volume method to playing the drums featuring carefully selected beats and fills from hit songs made famous by legendary drummers, by award-winning drummer, clinician, and author Rich Lackowski.

Born from the award-winning On the Beaten Path series, On the Beaten Path: Beginning Drumset Course features 100% authentic transcriptions to over 100 famous drum beats and fills, clearly defined and demonstrated step-by-step on each DVD by Rich himself. Each new beat and fill presented builds on the previous lesson, progressively taking the drummer to new musical heights, all in a friendly paced and easy-to-follow method. Rudiments and techniques are also progressively introduced throughout the series as they are needed to play the beats and fills. The accompanying audio CD contains all the beats and fills presented in the books.

To view the official On the Beaten Path: Beginning Drumset Course DVD trailer, click here: http://4wrd.it/A.PROTBP

Level 1 begins with all the basics of drumset playing, from describing the various parts of the drumset, setup and tuning, and drumstick and drumhead selection, to how to hold the drumsticks, hand and foot technique, and reading music. Drumming techniques such as flams, drags, and one- and two-handed patterns for open and closed hi-hat are presented in the context of learning to play more than two dozen authentic rock beats and fills from celebrated drummers including Steven Adler (Guns N Roses), John Bonham (), Tr

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Pride Psycho

June 27, 2011 By 27 Comments

pride psycho, it is not orginal music, morrons from youtube blocked this video of ‘banned’ music from disturbed, i had to choose another music from their limited and poor list, sorry. Ogrinal song was Disturbed – meaning of life. But video is back!
Video Rating: 4 / 5

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