THOMAS LANG - Creative Control 2 DVD set

(Available now!!!)

Thomas Lang presents a completely innovative and inspired practice regime, and system for helping you develop incredible drumset technique, that will forever change your approach to drumming. Lang's awesome speed, control, finesse and unparalleled interdependence will inspire you to hone your drumming chops so that you can play more effectively in any musical context. Thomas also offers blazing solos and performances in many different styles, including a definitive version of The Black Page, the Frank Zappa tour de force. Special DVD Features: All of the solos, fills and exercises available in separate audio files in the ACID® format (for PC) and REX format (for Mac), which will allow you to change the tempo without effecting the pitch · Looping function for continuous play, making it easier to absorb and master each one · Bonus live performance footage and live drum solos · PDF files of transcriptions of many of Thomas' exercises and performances, including The Black Page, a photo gallery, and more. Running Time: Over 5 hours!

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Rick Latham

RICK LATHAM / ADVANCED FUNK STUDIES 80 min.
Rick demonstrates the rhythms and exercises from his best-selling book 'Advanced Funk Studies.' The video includes discussion and playing of introductory exercises, hi-hat patterns, hi-hat openings, combination exercises, fill patterns and more. Booklet included.

Regular Price $39.95 VH0181 $36.00

RICK LATHAM / CONTEMPORARY DRUMSET TECHNIQUES
Detailed demonstrations of the exercises from Rick's 'Contemporary Drumset Techniques' book. The video covers rudiments, drum set interpretations, hand doubles, hi-hat foot substitutions, shuffle patterns, ghost notes, cymbal patterns, hip-hop patterns and a lot more. Includes excellent performances by Rick with his band. Booklet included.

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Legends of Jazz Drumming

LEGENDS OF JAZZ DRUMMING: PART ONE 63 min.
Nothing but rave reviews! "You really can't go wrong with the fascinating historical reels like the ones this video mines… 'Legends' succeeds in presenting all the class, grace, power and innovation of our elder statesmen, in one succinct package." Adam Budofsky/Modern Drummer July 1996. This is a truly fantastic video that traces the history of jazz drumming in America from it's earliest, pre 1920s roots to the advent of the be-bop revolution in the mid 1940s and beyond. It features archival film clips and photographs of Baby Dodds, Paul Barbarin, Chick Webb, Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Dave Tough, Sid Catlett, Kenny Clarke, Max Roach and other jazz greats. You won't be disappointed.

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LEGENDS OF JAZZ DRUMMING: PART TWO 73 min.
Features clips and photos of Philly Joe Jones, Shelly Manne, Art Blakey, Joe Morello, Roy Haynes, Ed Thigpen, Paul Motian, Tony Williams, Steve Gadd, Billy Cobham and others. This video illuminates a turbulent and very significant time in the history of jazz drumming. Also highly recommended.

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LEGENDS OF JAZZ DRUMMING 2-PACK
Both of the incredible 'Legends of Jazz' volumes in one package.

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Larrie Londin PAS Benefit Concert

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LARRIE LONDIN PAS / BENEFIT CONCERT Featuring Terry Bozzio, Chester Thompson, Will Calhoun, Dom Famularo and Hip Pickles.
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LP / LATIN PERCUSSION INC. VIDEO SERIES

FROM AFRO-CUBAN TO ROCK

With Raul Rekow & Karl Perazzo / Beginner to Advanced (60 min.)

From Afro-Cuban to Rock is the first video to demonstrate the implementation of the rhythms of Cuba into non-traditional settings. This video showcases the Santana rhythm section on congas, timbales and other percussion instruments. Joining them are Billy Johnson, Rebecca Mauleon and Myron Dove from the Santana band.

The video demonstrates traditional rhythms such as Guajira, Guaguanco, Palo, Cha Cha, Rumba, Columbia and Afro-Cuban 6/8, and provides instruction for each on various percussion instruments. The band then applies these rhythms to actual musical arrangements, presenting the rhythms in exciting musical formats.

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THE RHYTHMIC CONSTRUCTION OF A SALSA TUNE - Vol. 1

Featuring: Pablo "Chino Nuñez

If you've ever wanted to know how to construct the rhythm section of a song utilizing the most popular Latin percussion instruments, this tape is for you. Learn how to play the basic rhythms of Cha Cha Cha, Son Montuno, Guaracha and Latin rock on congas, bongos, timbales, maracas and tambourine. "Chino" will also show you the relationship between the instruments and how they work together to construct the rhythm of Salsa music.

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AN INTRODUCTION TO HAND PERCUSSION: Volume I - Congas

Featuring: Wilson "Chembo" Corniel

Learn how to assemble your congas and tune them. The four basic hits on a conga (open, closed, slap, muff.) Special accents and sounds. Learn how to play a basic tumbao pattern. Master Cha Cha Cha, Mambo, Bolero, Bomba and 6/8. Play along with one, two or three congas.

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THE STUDIO PERCUSSIONIST

Featuring: Luis Conte

Gives you a first hand glimpse at the recording process of one of the most sought after studio percussionists in the world. Recorded in Jackson Browne's Groove Master Recording Studio in Santa Monica, California, The Studio Percussionist - Vol. 1 demonstrates the recording of basic tracks and the overlaying of additional tracks to complete a cut. Additionally, Luis shows how to create entirely different feels from a single basic track and how to record multiple percussion instruments within a single track.

This video highlights Luis' playing congas, bongos, timbales, djembes, tambourines, cajons, shekeres, whistles and miscellaneous small percussion instruments. (70 min.)

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