Basics of Rock Drumming-Kenny Aronoff is one of rock's most in-demand drummers! Join him for this exceptional DVD where he covers topics like creating a drum part keeping steady time making the beat groove and developing the beat creatively. He also pushes drummers of all skill levels with his step-by-step lesson on improving hand control and independence. While this DVD is ideal for beginning to intermediate drummers it also offers valuable tips for the advanced player.

Instructional DVD-?Most fathers gave their four-year-old children train sets toy cars or tricycles. Mine gave me a scaled down Ludwig drum set.? Jason Bonham. Jason Bonham was not quite four when his father the legendary Led Zeppelin powerhouse drummer John Bonham gave him his first drum kit. It was a smaller replica of the exact set used by his father and the first of many as Jason grew to become a talented and dedicated musicians. After playing with a few bands he went on to record and tour with Jimmy Page and play with Led Zeppelin. He later represented his father when the superband was inducted into the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. Jason has performed with Foreigner UFO famous guitarists Ted Nugent and Slash and his own band Bonham. In this very personal session taped in 1990 Jason discusses the many influences that helped him develop his unique style. He explores his approaches to time playing drum fill ideas drummer's attitude and performing live. He discusses his equipment and how studio effects can enhance the sound of the drums. The enclosed booklet has diagrams showing Jason's drum set up and includes fully notated examples and exercises that accompany this DVD. With Bonham band-mates Ian Hatton guitar and John Smithson on keyboards Jason plays songs from his band and from Led Zeppelin. A special feature is a rare video clip of Jason as a young boy with his father John playing drums at home in England.

Drummers Jacky Bourbasquet (founder of the Sonor school network) and Claude Gastaldin (professor at the Geneva Conservatoire) have a “long and faithful friendship” that goes beyond playing music. Since 1997 the two percussionists have pursued a large-scale educational adventure that earned its fame under the name Drum Session.   Offered in a multilingual version (French English German Spanish) the 17th Volume includes everything that brought the series its success: a progress­ive structure divided into levels clear method instructions and a range of pieces – 29 in total– showcasing a wide variety of styles: jazz progressive pop tango and funk.    The method which favours group work with orchestra is enhanced with a CD (sold separately) in which each piece is recorded without the drums in two versions: one as an étude (slower) the other a tempo. A variety of tracks have been added for a total of 70 minutes of music. “A very useful tool well-designed and including enough styles to satisfy nearly everyone” (Batteur magazine).   This book must be purchased with the CD accompaniment (AL30675) separately.

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!

This entertaining instruction DVD from Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith will help take your playing to another level. Playing along to the original master tapes from the classic BloodSugarSexMagik album and with help from bassist Flea Chad gives a masterclass in how to hold down a solid groove.

Jam with 7 Stylistic Dave Weckl tracks-Book and CD tutorial pack from the acclaimed jazz-rock fusion drummer.

The Tabla a hand drum which originated in India has become very popular throughout the world. This method covers everything you need to know to learn to play the Tabla including the history and parts of the Tabla tuning andmaintenance positioning basic exercises and numerous techniques and patterns. A glossary is included to help the student decipher the many mnemonics and foreign terms which are essential to the tradition of the Tabla.The accompanying online recording illustrates many of the exercises so that this book may be used either with or without a teacher. Includes access to online audio.

Initiation à la Batterie-Initiation A La Batterie est une méthode d'initiation complète à la batterie. Composée de technique solos faciles duos avec le professeur morceaux pour 2 ou 3 élèves partitions cette méthode permet un apprentissage complet à la batterie. Initiation A La Batterie provides a comprehensive introduction to playing the Drums. Featuring technical exercises easy solos duets with the teacher pieces for 2 or 3 students and scores this method covers all aspects required to learn the fundamentals of drumming.

This sequel to The New Breed is a more advanced book that teaches a method for learning total independence and creativity. It was started by Gary Chester and completed by his student Chris Adams after Gary's death. Topics coveredinclude cross bonuses wac-a-chuck bonuses disco funk swing 8th-note triplet bonuses 16th-note triplet melodies odd times and much more. Includes a special tribute to Gary Chester.