Drum Instruction DVD & Book Reviews

I just recently launched my website where I upload videos explaining new drum fills and ideas. Check it out and see if you think it's any good. Most of the things I'm "teaching", if that's what you want to call it, are for more advanced drummers, but I try to break it down so anyone can understand it. Since this is a review forum, I'd appreciate it if people checked it out and reviewed or gave feedback on the small amount of clips that I have on it. Thanks

www.newchops.com
 
Author: Easy Music Lessons

Title: The drum collection

Star Rating: * * * * * (out of 5)

Review:

Well, first let me say that I've never trusted drum instructional sites. I've always had some pre-judgment like "this is lame" fashion. I'd always thought that this thing was not for me. But, last year I needed some extra cash (my gf got fired but our mortgage was still there) so, I've started to work at nite. That interrupted my practice sessions and my willing to teach. So, I decided to try with this DVD set to see if I could get some ideas, and well, did blow my mind away. Not only the material is great, also the drumming approach and a logical learning sequence. Brandon went from the basics to really advanced studies, and It didn't cost me that much. It is a 5 DVD package all in one and the one who is covering the funk style, really gets into depth of many variations of styles. Really Worth it!.
 
Freddie Freeloader said:
Book: The Drummer's Complete Vocabulary as taught by Alan Dawson
Author: John Ramsay
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Review: I started working on this stuff about 10 months ago and its fantastic. The rudimental ritual will give you a complete grasp of every important rudiment and a few more things that will help develop your chops. The various interpretation ideas for the Syncopation Book (by ted reed) will give you a lot of jazz vocabulary in the simplest way. All you have to do is follow the instructions and work hard on it. Great stuff every one interested in playing jazz needs to get. Alan taught people like Tony Williams, Billy Kilson, Terri Lyne Carrington, Kenwood Dennard and many more.
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GREAT BOOK! Absolutely beneficial to ANY drummer.
 
Greetings,

In the Tommy Igoe DVD's I've noticed there isn't an angle that shows what his foot is doing. Is this the case on both DVD's? and if so where do you find the bass pattern? I was considering purchasing these sets..

Thanks
 
Cross said:
Greetings,

In the Tommy Igoe DVD's I've noticed there isn't an angle that shows what his foot is doing. Is this the case on both DVD's? and if so where do you find the bass pattern? I was considering purchasing these sets..

Thanks
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Absolutely not true. There are bass drum shots on both DVD's but it's (thankfully) not onscreen the entire time. But in answer to your question about the bass drum pattern, you use the thing that Tommy is so adamant about developing; your ears! The patterns are all explained slowly and clearly and you can see (on paper and included poster) and hear on the DVD exactly what he's doing. If you are interested in playing grooves in bands, Groove Essentials is the way to go. They totally changed my drumming vocabulary. Just ask my bandmates! :)
 
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“Stick Technique” by Jim McCarthy

STAR RATING:

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WORDED RATING:

An in-depth analysis on proper gripping of the drumsticks for mastery of your kit, with increased hand speed and efficiency of movement

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Beginner to advanced – good for the beginner so they can start off practicing correctly for fast gains in speed, and for advanced to review current playing and to adjust accordingly, if necessary; a great reference

PUBLISHED BY:

StickTechnique.com

DESCRIPTION:

“Stick Technique” is an e-book that explains in great detail how to properly hold your sticks in a way that will dramatically improve your speed, on the snare and all around the kit. In it you'll find in-depth discussions regarding the fulcrum, traditional vs. matched grip, the importance of dynamics, understanding pivot points, rudiment essentials, and so much more. Very well illustrated with diagrams and pictures – a fantastic reference. For an in-depth review at TheParadiddler.com, click here.
 
Hi and sorry for my english

I would ask about "Fred Dinkins - It's About Time".

This book is unavailable in my country, so I'm wondering is it worth to pay for a shipment from other countries.

Does any body work with this book?
 
I have recently launched a completely unique product which is a drum teaching app for the iPhone, Mapex Drum Masterclass.

The idea of the app is to learn to read drum music while on the move, using the on screen snare drum to practise the patterns. It's aimed at beginner drummers, or those who have never quite managed to learn to read the music theory and musical notation. Please check it out http://www.mapexdrummasterclass.com

I'm always looking for feedback for the app, and everything that has been said about the app so far has been very positive.
 
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“Drumming System" by Mike Michalkow

STAR RATING:

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WORDED RATING:

An all-inclusive DVD-based course for the beginner and intermediate drummer detailing the basics, the foundation for great drumming. Advanced drummers will also find new and interesting ideas

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Mainly beginner to intermediate – beginner because all that's needed to start playing drums is there; intermediate because you'll add new tools to your 'toolbox', plus brush up on current skills

PUBLISHED BY:

Railroad Media

DESCRIPTION:

“Drumming System" is a jam-packed instructional course, just released, that covers everything a new drummer needs to get started properly in playing the drums, with a plethora of instruction for intermediate and advanced players as well. A full review of the course, with Mike Michalkow as the instructor, can be found at TheParadiddler.com via this link.
 
I'll make a suggestion for those who want low cost instructional drumming video's. Join Netflix and order from their list of videos. I've gotten several which are great and have helped, without having to spend a fortune.
They have videos for beginners and professionals alike, so choose your category and have at it!
Happy Drumming :)
 
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Fingers of Fury- Online Arabic Drumming Tuition

STAR RATING:
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WORDED RATING:
An awesome resource site with a fantastic community. Five stars!!!

TARGET AUDIENCE:
Intermediate to advanced

PUBLISHED BY:
Fingers of Fury

DESCRIPTION:
This is a subscription based website that specialises in darbuka (Arabic hand drum) and frame drums such as the Riq, Bendir and Daf.
The site also features the e-book 'Percussion of the Arabic World and Beyond.'
http://www.fingersoffury.com.au
http://www.darbukaplayer.com (review)
 
Drum Books on Polyrhythms and Prog Rock Elements

Hi,

I'm interested in purchasing a book on Polyrhythms and Prog Rock Elements such as Odd time signatures, and such. I already know how to do them, but I want to get more in depth, and I thought there'd be good books out there. I'm thinking of purchasing Mike Mangini's book "Rhythm Knowledge" and/or one of the 2 Gavin Harrison books. Does anyone have any more suggestions? Please feel free to email me @ [email protected]

Thanks,
Andrew
 
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for me, THE instructional dvd of the year
 
TITLE: Show Drumming (Book & CD) also the DVD
AUTHOR: Ed Shaughnessy & Clem DeRosa
PUBLISHER: Hal Leonard
RATING: (same as for DVD) ****
COMMENTS: A great combination of a book/cd that has the charts on the DVD "Time, Taste,Technique,Timber."

I'm really enjoying studying this material for intermediate level players and bandleaders alike.
Ed is a great Big-Band dummer and clinician who can explain concepts and techniques with authority and clarity of thought. The charts are written in a typical style that's seen in a lot of books for shows and musicals. The DVD features Ed explaining the musical considerations and techniques for each of the charts that are performed by a live Big-Band.

Highly recommended for high-school stage band or anyone wanting to learn these various styles from one of the best all around drummers there is.
 
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TITLE: Extreme Metal Drumming 101

BY: Flo Mounier of Cryptopsy

STAR RATING: #####

WORDED RATING: For fans of death metal and its variants. Flo Mounier is amongst the gods. Lightning fast, technical, and immensely creative, there aren't many others of his caliber that deserver their own DVDs. That said, this is a DVD that really strips it all down and gives the viewer the building blocks for the kind of drumming that Flo does. Exercises, drills, techniques, positioning, everything. Then he gives you transcriptions of a few of his songs so you can put it to good use.

TARGET AUDIENCE: Intermediate. A lot of what he explains IS basic, but he's explaining it for those who intend to use it for the kind of technical drumming that Flo specializes in. As such, it's far from a beginner video. At the same time, the advice he gives is too basic for the advanced drummer.

GET IT AT: http://www.flomounier.com/en_dvd.html
 
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