DVD
The Ultimate Beginner Series
ThisDVD has helped thousands of aspiring musicians take their first steps toward experiencing the fun of playing music. Now you can experience both step 1 and step 2 together for the first time on DVD. On your Drum Basics DVD, you will learn how to build a drum set, the function of the drummer in a band, how to hold the sticks, how to play basic rock beats, basic note values, song structure, how to play a simple drum fill, how to play a basic blues beat, and much more. Special features include interactive menus, random access scene selection, superior audio/video quality, Internet connectivity.






Drum Basics #1
On Drum Basics, Step 1 you'll learn basic rock variations, general set-up know-how, warm-up exercises, and much more. (30 min.)


Drum Basics #2
The Ultimate Beginner Series is designed to help you take the first step toward experiencing the fun of playing music. On Drum Basics, Step 2 you'll learn rock beat variations, basic note values, song structure, how to play a simple drum fill, how to play a basic blues beat, warm-up exercises, and much more. (30 min.)









Blues Drums #1
With Tom Brechtlein. The Ultimate Beginner Series is designed to help you take the first step toward experiencing the fun of playing music. This video shows you the blues shuffle, alternate cymbal patterns for a shuffle, hi-hat coordination exercises, a slow blues groove, and more!


Blues Drums #2
Blues Drums, Volume 2 takes you one step further in the art of blues drumming. This tape demonstrates bass drum variations, a blues rhumba, open hi-hat sound, the 'Steve Gadd shuffle," new fill ideas, and much more. A great band is also featured to further demonstrate each beat and fill in a musical context.





DVD
Tommy Igoe - Groove Essentials
Groove Essentials is based on the definitive collection of the 47 contemporary rock, jazz, R&B, funk, and world ethnic drumming styles contained in a poster of thr same name, developed by world-class drummer, teacher and author Tommy Igeo and Vic Firth drum sticks. Here, Tommy demonstrates each groove, describes and demonstrates its basic elements, and performs each with a great rhythm track. Patterns include: 8th note, 16th note and half-time rock, jazz waltz, shuffle and swing, R&B, hip-hop and funk as well as world music styles. Also includes a FREE Groove Essentials Poster. ( 3 hours, 40 minutes)


Tommy Igoe - Getting Started on Drums
Tommy Igoe brings his 25 years of teaching and playing experience to bear, creating the first DVD for beginner drummers! He takes you on a journey that starts with taking a brand new drum set out of the box and gets you started making music right away. Setting Up! (Part 1) is dedicated to understanding your new drums. All of your drums and hardware, along with Tommy's unique 'Power Square" concept, are covered in detail, starting you off in the right direction. Start Playing! (Part 2) will get you playing and having fun right away. Tommy takes you through the basics of how to hold your sticks and how to use your pedals. He even brings out some young students to help demonstrate some great grooves and fills that you can play right away. Special DVD Features allow you to select Tommy playing each of the grooves super slowly so you can really take your time to work everything out. 3 great songs are included, and played by young students, with play-along versions of each one, so that you can start jamming and making music right away! 140 minutes.


Snare Drum Basics
This DVD gives you all you need to know on snare drum basics. From general pratice tips to warm-up drills. This DVD is perfect for the beginning student who needs basic info on snare drum. (35 minutes)