An in-depth look at today's extreme metal drumming styles by one of the genre's emerging leading practitioners Derek Roddy. This DVD covers extreme styles such as speed metal grindcore and death metal but is also designed to improve speed coordination endurance and independence as well as balance and breathing that are crucial for all styles of playing.Drummers teachers and students will learn the history and evolution of this underground playing style that includes bomb blasts hyper blasts freehand blasts and traditional blasts while also learning the essential techniques needed to develop and execute the high-speed patterns.Having had aninterest in music from an early age Derek Roddy came to be a fan of music long before becoming a musician. Although Derek is capable of playing many instruments and styles he is known throughout the Death Metal community for his phenomenal physical inventive and inspiring drumming. He has performed with such bands as: Serpents Rise Traumedy Hate Eternal Malevolent Creation Nile Divine Empire Aurora Borealis and Council of the Fallen.

High points of the DVD feature Gadd demonstrating several explosive Latin feels - and then explaining how he did them - topped off by some of the most exciting solos Steve has ever recorded.

In this DVD Dave explains and demonstrates how to practice to develop the most out of your playing. All the topics discussed are explained and demonstrated on the drum pad and then on the drum set. Lastly they are brought to life with exciting live recordings of the Dave Weckl Band and a special acoustic group put together for this video. The musicians featured include Buzz Feiten Brandon Fields Tom Kennedy Jay Oliver Ernie Watts and Steve Weingart. The Video will allow you to see and hear Dave explain and demonstrate warm-ups hands and feet development independence practice and Swiss triplet playing. The section on time and motion studies will open your eyes andears to a new way of building time into all of your playing. After covering ear protection Dave describes and demonstrates the difference between survival practice which helps you become a great supportive drummer and Advancement of the Art practice which helps you stretch the limits of the instrument.

Watch listen and learn as acclaimed drum instructor Chuck Silverman shows you how to blend classic funk beats and popular Latin rhythms together to create exciting new grooves.

Essential High-Spirit High-Energy Hand Drumming Rhythms-Presenting a 30-person drum circle with Carla Campbell Sean Feder Warren Jones and Shawn King playing djembes ashikos congas bongos frame drums doumbeks tamborines djun djuns bass drums shakes bells woodblocks and more!The four feature players lead the different drumming parts of the group rhythms. Their entrances into the drum circle are staggered so you have time to look at and listen to each of the parts in an action-packed big-group environment. Rhythms played are:DoudoumbaFangaRhumbaKakilambeHeartbeatShikoRhythms are played in their entirety averaging ten minutes each. Each rhythm has easy-to-read on-screen box notation.

This superb DVD will will teach you the monster riffs and Guitar solos that laid the foundations of heavy rock! Learn each song and play along with guitar jam tracks! Lessons include;Ten Years Gone; Communication; Breakdown; Custard Pie; In My Time Of Dying; Wanton Song; Ramble On; What Is And What Should Never BeMichael Casswell is a highly sought after freelance guitarist and producer. He has played and toured with many well known bands and artists as diverse as Brian May Cozy Powell and Ronan Keating to name just a few. His playing can be heard on numerous film and TV soundtracks.

The Ultimate Self-Teaching Method-The ultimate self-teaching method designed to offer quality instruction terrific play-a-long songs and a booklet with all music examples. Simply follow along with the songs in the booklet as you watch the teacher on the DVD. Play Drums Today! is a complete guide to the basics : Songs Beats and FillsAll Musical Styles Playing Tips and Techniques Music Notation Learn at your own pace and open the door to the world of drum music!

Fast Track DVD is an exciting new way to quickly learn how to play that Drumkit you just bought.Each of the Fast Track DVDs are filmed in hi-definition and features on-screen music with tons of full-band examples. It's like having a private lesson that you can pause fast-forward or rewind any time you want. What's better is that across the series (Drums Guitar Bass Keyboard) the last three full-band songs are the same so you can play along with your fellow new instrumentalists as a band!

Great performances groundbreaking instruction and unprecedented play-along opportunities highlight this three-disc pack featuring top LA studio drummer Russ Miller.He performs with top musicians including Steve Gadd Steve Smith Jeff Hamilton Rick Marotta Zoro Johnny Rabb JR Robinson Akira Jimbo and Wolfgang Haffner.The DVD includes demonstrations and explanations of musical concepts and drumming techniques plus interview and exclusive documentary footage.The package also includes the full-length Arrival audio CD and a play-along disc with minus Drum tracks as well as printable transcriptions of both parts of the Drum duets.

Includes Classic Jazz Drummers Gene Krupa And Lionel Hampton-Check out our great new Super Classic Drum 3-Pack bundle - includes three great DVDs for $59.95 - a savings of nearly $30 of the individual price. Classic Rock Drum Solos traces the origins of the rock drum solo with vintage footage of pioneers like Gene Krupa and Lionel Hampton as well as some of the best from classic rock including: Ginger Baker Don Brewer Keith Moon Ron Bushy Ian Paice Cozy Powell and others. Clasic Drum Solos and Drum Battles presents 15 legends of jazz drumming in extended solos and in rare drum duels. Among the highlights are solos from big band legends Sonny Payne Buddy Rich Sam Woodyard and Louie Bellson and small group giants Art Blakeyand Joe Morello. Rare drum battles include meetings between: Gene Krupa and Cozy Cole Buddy Rich and Ed Shaughnessy and many more. Classic Drum Solos and Drum Battles Volume Two features fifteen thunderous drum solos from legends like Buddy Rich Lionel Hampton Gene Krupa Papa Jo Jones Art Blakey Shelly Manne Sonny Payne Sam Woodyard and more.