Peter Magadini

PETER MAGADINI / LEARN TO PLAY THE DRUM SET VHS

44 min.
A great way to start a beginner out on the entire drum set, this descriptive video takes you through the basics using several styles of music. You'll learn drum fills, double stroke rolls and a LOT more. Includes an 8 page booklet with diagrams and other information.

Regular Price $19.95 6621754 $17.00

MARIA MARTINEZ Afro-Cuban Coordination For Drumset

(Also see the book of the same title: Drum Books 'M')

• Lessons and Live Band Performances, and Hand Percussion Demonstrations
• Mambo, Naningo, Songo, and Mozambique Styles
• Cowbell and Ride Cymbal Variations
• Studies to Develop Left-Foot Clave
• Ostinatos, Rhythm Studies, Improvising and more!

Includes booklet. Reg price $19.95

MARIA MARTINEZ Brazilian Coordination For Drumset

(Also see the book of the same title: Drum Books 'M')

• Lessons and Live Band Performances including hand percussion demonstrations
• Bossa Nova, Samba, Partido Alto, and Baiao Styles
• 4/4 Bossa Nova, 2/2 Samba, Plus 3/4 and 7/8 examples of both
• Rhythmic Phrases and studies including coordination, improvisation, feel and more!

Includes booklet. Reg price $19.95

$17.90

Chet McCracken

CHET McCRACKEN / STARLICKS
Chet, member of the Doobie Brothers, plus drummer for Joe Walsh, Stevie Nicks, America, Rita Coolidge and Hank Williams, Jr. among others, covers such topics as hitting properly, balance, movement, tone colors and much more.

Regular Price $19.95 324450 $17.00

Mel Mercier

MEL MERCIER / BODHRAN & BONES
This highly musical method for the bodhran and bones presents essential dance forms and rhythmic patterns, along with traditional and innovative techniques, plus an in-depth demonstration of the roll stroke.

Regular Price $39.95 VH1071 $32.00

METALLICA DRUM LICKS 1983-1988

featuring Nathan Kilen

Learn the trademark drum grooves and fills behind one of the most influential metal bands of all time. Backing tracks are included so you can play along. Features an in-depth analysis of 8 songs: Seek & Destroy, For Whom The Bell Tolls, Fade To Black, Battery, Master Of Puppets, Welcome Home (Sanitarium,) Leper Messiah, Blackened.

DVD VIDEO HL 2500482 Reg. $24.95 FD Price $21.50

Russ Miller

RUSS MILLER / THE DRUM SET CRASH COURSE
In this video, Russ delivers one of the most informative demonstrations on the art of drumming, covering everything from two-limb to advanced four-limb independence as well as how to master more than 18 different styles of music! Each style is presented with basic grooves, variations, fills, solo development, mix of instruments on the drum kit, dynamic studies and hints on how to play each style more convincingly.

The system works as a complete curriculum for any novice to advanced player or as reference material for any professional. Russ provides incredible playing demonstrations, informative descriptions and inspirational performances. The Drum Set Crash Course is the most comprehensive all-in-one drum set learning tool available and is a must-have for all students, teachers, professionals and enthusiasts. 126 minutes.

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Regular Price $29.95 VH0508 $24.00

THE DRUM SET CRASH COURSE TUNING EDITION by Russ Miller

Tuning options for snare drum, tom-toms, and bass drums.

Includes: stylistic tuning, open tuning, dry tuning, pitch tuning, drum head selection, muffling, microphone placement, makeup of a drum, feel vs. sound, choosing the right gear to create your sound, and more...

90 min.

WB 904114 Reg. $19.95 FD Price $17.50

Marco Minnemann

For the first time in 5.1 Surround Sound, you will experience Marco's genius first hand!! With the help of mind-blowing detailed camera angles, get up close, listen, and watch Marco play more than ten incredible tracks and five live band performances from his CDs. There's over FOUR HOURS of material here!

Special DVD features: video performance - behind the video footage - photo gallery - interactive drum set - book excerpts - video interviews - DVD-ROM includes internet connectivity

Reg. $39.95

905653 $32.75

MODERN DRUMMER FESTIVAL

VIDEO & DVD

MODERN DRUMMER FESTIVAL 2005
3-DVD Set containing over 7 hours of footage!
Series: DVD
Publisher: Hudson Music
Medium: DVD

In 2005, the world's most prestigious drum festival relocated to the spectacular New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), and the combination of world class talent at a world class facility raised the bar for every other drum festival on the planet.

Discs 1 and 2 feature Saturday and Sunday's incredible performances and Disc 3 features full-length, in-depth interviews at pad kits, with detailed discussion and demonstration of drum technique, practice tips and more – an MD Festival DVD first!

Features Jason Bittner; Rodney Holmes; Keith Carlock; Chris Adler; Chad Smith and Ian Paice; Jojo Mayer; Zoro; Latin All Stars with Sheila E; Alex Acuña; Raul Rekow and Karl Perazzo; and Roy Haynes.

Special Features include a 10-page booklet, a photo gallery, web links and more.

Running time: 7 hours, 10 minutes.

(REG. $49.95) ONLY $39.95

MODERN DRUMMER FESTIVAL 2003 DVD

Modern Drummer Festival 2003 featured an almost unprecedented cross section of great drummers and percussionists, and it's all captured on this 2-DVD Set from Hudson Music. Disc One - Saturday: Features Louis Santiago, Jr., winner of the Undiscovered Drummer Contest in the over 18 category, The Hip Pickles, The Nathaniel Townsley Trio, Matt Wilson and His Band, Steve Smith and Vital Information, Mike Portnoy and Yellow Matter Custard, and the Drumbassadors. Disc Two - Sunday: Includes performances by Nick D'Virgilio, Antonio Sanchez, Airto Moreira and Shawn Pelton & House of Diablo. Special DVD Features (on Disc Two) include: Mike Portnoy rehearsal footage, Stick Tricks with Steve Smith and the Drumbassadors, and a photo gallery. Running Time: Over 5 Hours!

Reg. $49.95 FD Price $42.49

SATURDAY, MAY 20 HIGHLIGHTS 80 min. VHS feat. Don Brewer, Horacio Hernandez, Paul Leim, Dave Lombardo, Street Beats & Tony Medeiros

REGULARLY $29.95 each

SUNDAY, MAY 21 HIGHLIGHTS 90 min. VHS feat. Mike D'Angelo, Akira Jimbo, Billy Ward, Hillary Jones & Vinnie Colaiuta w/Musical Guests

HORACIO "El Negro" HERNANDEZ

MD FESTIVAL DVD

Horacio Hernandez is one of the most exciting drummers to come along in recent years. His musical home base is founded on the rhythms of his native Cuba, though he is comfortable in all styles. With a band that includes Michael Brecker, John Patitucci, Marc Quinones and Hilario Duran, Horacio performs a set of incredible music that opens with a burning drums and percussion duet, and incorporates elements of jazz and Afro-Cuban music a unique and exciting way. Bonus audio track included! Running Time: 63 minutes.

320421 Reg. $24.95 FD Price $21.95

DON BREWER was a founding member of Grand Funk Railroad and is one of the most influential drummers in rock history. At Modern Drummer Festival 2000, Don presented his first ever drum clinic. Here, for the first time, is his presentation in it's entirety, including the Grand Funk classics: "I'm Your Captain/Closer To Home, "We're An American Band," Are You Ready?," "Footstompin' Music," and "Mark Says Alright." Don also provides insights into the fascinating history of GFR, his approach to drumming and much more. 55 min.

MODERN DRUMMER FESTIVAL 1997 & 1998

VH0356 $21.00

MODERN DRUMMER FESTIVAL: VIRGIL DONATI

VH0360 $24.00

MODERN DRUMMER FESTIVAL: STEVE GADD AND GIOVANNI HIDALGO

VH0361 $24.00

MODERN DRUMMER FESTIVAL: STEVE FERRONE AND GUESTS

VH0358 $24.00

MODERN DRUMMER FESTIVAL: BILL STEWART AND HIS BAND

VH0359 $24.00

MODERN DRUMMER FESTIVAL 1998: SATURDAY
Featuring: Dartmouth High School Drum Line, Jeff Hamilton, Will Kennedy with the Yellowjackets and Rod Morganstein performing with Jordan Rudess.

VH0397 $24.00

MODERN DRUMMER FESTIVAL 1998: SUNDAY
Featuring: Glen Velez, Jo Jo Mayer, Eddie Bayers and Dave Weckl, who plays for the first time as a band leader.

VH0398 $24.00

Ricardo Monzon

BASIC AFRO-CUBAN RHYTHMS featuring Ricardo Monzon

The rhythms of drummer, percussionist, and Berklee professor Ricardo Monzon have graced the recordings of artists ranging from Walter BEasley and Didi Stewart to the Boston Pops and Greg Hopkins Big Band. He has performed with soul queen Aretha Franklin, jazz harpist Deborah Henson-Conant and many many others. A master of congas, timbales, and other LAtin American instruments, Monzon is a member of the Zaitchik Brothers and Mayanna, and has played on several film and television soundtracks.

LEARN HOW TO PLAY AND PRACTICE THE CLASSIC RHYTHMS OF THE AFRO-CUBAN TRADITION.

DVD Video Reg. $19.95 FD Price $17.95

Joe Morello

JOE MORELLO / DRUM METHOD 1: THE NATURAL APPROACH TO TECHNIQUE 60 min.
Here's a once in a lifetime opportunity to study with one of the world's most important drummers. Joe is as great a teacher as he is a player, and this video gives drummers the real A to Z's when it comes to real natural technique and feel. You'll learn various roll techniques including the "buzz", matched grip vs. traditional grip positions, various sounds on the drum head, cross sticking, tuning, exercises, the 'Stone killer', practice pad usage, natural body movement, full stroke and control stroke, finger control, relaxation, soloing and a lot more. Features great vintage footage of the Dave Brubeck Quartet in the 1960s and is a recommended video for drummers of all styles.

OUT OF PRINT

VDM174 $29.00

JOE MORELLO / DRUM METHOD 2: AROUND THE KIT 60 min.
This video takes you completely around the kit and addresses single vs. double bass drum techniques, special bass drum exercises, mixing the bass drum into rolls and patterns, heel/toe technique, hi-hat ride style, making hi-hats and cymbals "breathe", hi-hat "fanning", swinging, keeping time, dynamics, punctuation, accents and much more. Contains transcription booklet.

OUT OF PRINT

VDM179 $29.00

Rod Morganstein

ROD MORGANSTEIN / PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER 60 min.
Rod discusses how to develop versatility, create a drum part, techniques for playing in odd time signatures, his approach to ghost notes and double bass drumming. On-screen graphics are used with the examples to help the viewers to follow along.

Regular Price $39.95 VH042 $32.00