The Neil Peart Anatomy of a Drum Solo DVD is a 2-disc set that shows why Neal Peart is the definitive progressive-rock drummer on the scene. This exploration into his approach is totally unique and includes over 3 hours of live and studio footage. The Neil Peart Anatomy of a Drum Solo DVD features Neil talking about his approach to soloing, dissecting a solo recorded in September, 2004 in Frankfurt, Germany. Neil reviews each segment of this 9-minute tour de force that is a highlight of each Rush performance. He delves into the inspiration and the concept behind each part of the solo and discusses and demonstrates the technique required for performing that segment.The DVD of drum lessons also includes additional interviews and analysis of Rush performances from the drummer's perspective.

With 2 DVDs and over 4-1/2 hours of footage, the Hudson Music Steve Smith: Drumset Technique and History of the US Beat is a virtual encyclopedia of drum set techniques, styles, and concepts! Drumset Technique (Disc One) - Steve explains hand and foot technique in unprecedented detail and gets to the core of what drummers need to know in order to improve their feel and technical skills. Segments include hand technique, foot technique, the art of practice, exercises, licks and phrases, independence/interdependence, implied metric modulations, plus 4 extended solo drum pieces. History of the U.S. Beat (Disc Two) - With the help of an all-star band, Steve explains the evolution of the drum set in U.S. music - how the drum set was first used in all the major styles and how closely related all the styles are. Segments include early New Orleans jazz, big band, bebop, rhythm and blues, country, blues, gospel, rock, funk, and jazz/rock. In addition, Steve's group Vital Information plays 7 complete tunes that feature applications of the techniques and complex rhythms explained in Disc One. Special Features: Extensive bonus footage including alternate-take drum solos, a brilliant hi-hat solo and hi-hat tutorial, alternate band performances, a camera-switching option, optional running commentary by Steve, a listening list, a reading list, and more! Total running time (for both discs): 4 hours, 38 minutes.

Creative Coordination is a three-disc set presenting Thomas Lang's cutting- edge approach to 21st Century drumming with particular emphasis on foot technique and coordination.In a step-by-step approach that starts slowly and simply, Thomas lays out a clear and concise method for working up to the kinds of fast, complex and challenging beats that are pushing the boundaries of contemporary Rock, Metal and Fusion music.Main Chapters, each with a series of comprehensive exercises and examples, include: Advanced Foot-Technique Exercises-Thomas demonstrates the use of single- and double-stroke kick drum patterns in contemporary drumming, flam and double-stroke accent patterns and exercises, a series of rudimental workouts for the feet and the unique technique he developed for playing multi-pedal orchestrations (M.P.O.s) and foot ostinatos. Contemporary Coordination Matrix-Thomas Lang reveals his "secret formula," a method Thomas has developed for practicing contemporary coordination and independence in the most efficient and time saving manner. Using Thomas's "matrix" Thomas has reached a level of unbelievable independence and coordination. And in this chapter he breaks down the system so that everyone can see how it's done.Modern Playing Concepts -Thomas demonstrates how to apply these 21st-Century drumming concepts to real-life playing situations, showing a multitude of examples and applications of hardcore-drumming techniques in contemporary musical styles and in several tour-de-force drum solos.Special Features and Bonus Material include a unique audio-commentary track where Thomas breaks down everything he plays. Also included are bonus sections on posture, seat height, balance, stick grip, plus transcriptions, in the form of PDF files, and minus-one mixes. Additional bonus material includes: A visit to Thomas' home studio, a live solo performance, a photo gallery, and more.

2-disc set features the king of prog-rock drumming dissecting a 9-minute solo, interviews, analysis, and tons of performance footage. 200 minutes.

Master the fast, complex, and challenging beats that are pushing the boundaries of contemporary rock, metal, and fusion.

With over four and a half hours of footage, this 2-DVD set is a virtual encyclopedia of drumset techniques, styles and concepts.

Chad Smith: Eastern Rim is a jam-packed 2-DVD set from Hal Leonard that includes performance footage, insightful drum clinic material, touring diaries, and interviews with the Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer himself.Features include:Drum Clinics: Chad demonstrates his power and skill in clinics filmed in Australia and Japan. These clinics offer multiple camera angles (including overhead and foot-cam) and show Chad playing with original recordings from Stadium Arcadium as well as classic rock songs like Led Zeppelin's "Rock 'n' Roll" and "Moby Dick." Performances: In addition to rare, behind-the-scenes views of a Red Hot Chili Peppers concert, this DVD captures an explosive 30-minute improv session live from Federation Square in Melbourne. Chad and his bandmates surprise the crowd by turning a scheduled drum clinic into a full-fledged jam.Interviews: Exclusive to this DVD, Chad discusses his influences and inspirations. He offers unique insight into a rock drummer's life, sharing anecdotes from life on the road.Early Works/Bonus Material: Pulled from Chad's personal archives are videos and audio snippets of performances before he joined the Peppers, as well as recent side projects showcasing his versatility and adventurous spirit.Also appearing: Glenn Hughes (formerly of Deep Purple), Flea, John, Anthony, and the Red Hot Chili Pepper family.

John Blackwell helps you develop the astounding playing technique he has become known for, including key exercises that he used as a student and still uses today. John covers how to build a solo, single hand drum rolls, single pedal technique, and much more. He also shows, in detail, his amazing stick twirling technique, and explains how he was influenced and inspired by heroes like Lionel Hampton, Sonny Payne, and Gene Krupa. Also included on the drum lesson DVDs is incredible footage of John Blackwell's performance at the Modern Drummer Festival 2002 with his band Matrix, featuring Tom Coster, Baron Browne, and Bruce Bartlett. A great segment on grooving features John in the studio with Baron Browne on bass, playing and discussing styles that include funk, jazz, blues, and funk ballads. Special DVD features: a camera-switching option, optional commentary by John, historic clips of some of John's biggest stick-twirling influences, with a narration by John, interviews with John and with his father backstage at the Modern Drummer Festival 2002, a photo gallery, and more! Running Time: 4 hours.

Chad Smith: Eastern Rim is a jam-packed 2-DVD set that includes performance footage, insightful drum clinic material, touring diaries, and interviews with the Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer himself.

Technique, Grooving and Showmanship: John Blackwell, world-class groove master and drummer with Prince, offers his approach to developing the astounding technique he has become known for.

Buddy Rich's Modern Interpretation of Snare Drum Rudiments contains systematic instruction for the beginner student who wants to learn to play drums. It is also a great value to the teacher and professional drummer who wishes to increase his knowledge of rudiments. In addition to the elementary principles of music, there are 83 lessons of exercises and rudiments, 21 reading exercises, 10 exercises employing rudiments and advanced rhythmic studies. Mr. Rich's ability and genius in the drum world make this tutorial one of the landmarks of drum literature. In this 2-DVD edition, Ted MacKenzie reveals for the first time the Rich-Adler technique as it was intended. Making it accessible to all drummers, beginners and advanced alike. The DVDs include demonstrations of all the basic drum lessons and rudiments. DVD 1 includes the lessons played in non-bounce, matched technique format; DVD 2 includes the lessons played in bounce, traditional technique format.

Fropm DW, Kick Snare Hat: The Superstars of Hip-Hop and R&B is a double DVD set shot in HD. Kick Snare Hat includes tons of behind-the-scenes footage, interviews, playing footage and bonus features with the genre's elite. And for the first time ever on film, they're playing together in one room. If you love Hip Hop and R&B drumming, you'll love Kick Snare Hat.Join Gerald Heyward, Nisan Stewart, Cora Coleman-Dunham and Aaron Spears as they take you on the ride of a lifetime. Learn what inspires them, drives them, and takes them to the top of their game.The heartbeat of Hip Hop and R&B comes from the streets. It's a dream that never dies and a lifestyle that only a few drummers will get to live. From the inner cities to the churches and from the woodsheds to the arena stages, the drummers that play the music all have a story to tell and it's as real as it gets.