Whether you are a beginning drummer or a working professional you'll find that the use of electronics has become standard practice. This book is a comprehensive study of all things electronic. Author Bob Terry clearly demonstrates and discusses the advantages of using (and the many professional uses for) the full electronic drum kit percussion pad MIDI controller and hybrid drum kit. Includes detailed descriptions of each of these components and how to hook them up audio samples onstage setups and more.?Electronic drums sampled sounds and digital recording have become a way of life for drummers in the music business. You can't avoid electronic instrumentsand technology any more ... In this book he will show you as he has shown me all of the important things you need to know about incorporating electronics into your drumming.? Kenny Aronoff

Life on the Road Songs & Solos Stories Lessons-Todd Sucherman's Methods And Mechanics 2 is a four-hour 2-DVD set which includes 15 song performances with analysis and breakdowns including the music of Styx and others. Todd also covers topics such as odd phrasing hand exercises and applications concepts for practice routines and an extensive look at ghost notes. He also touches on several topics rarely covered on other drum DVDs including career development ideas and concepts to navigate through life as a touring/working musician. Many other concepts and tips are also presented along with several new drum solos.'Todd is a world-class drummer and one of the leading lights in rock drummingright now ' says Hudson Music Senior Drum Editor Joe Bergamini. 'So we were delighted when we had the opportunity to team up with Todd on this DVD and his forthcoming book project. With these products Todd shows that he is not only a great player but also a great educator.''I'm excited to team up with Hudson Music for my second DVD release ' says Todd. 'I feel it's important to pass on useful information to other musicians and the next generation of players. There's unique information on Methods and Mechanics II - musically and conceptually - to help prepare musicians for working and touring in the 21st century. It is my hope that viewers are entertained inspired and excited to get behind their drum kits.'15 song performances with analysis and breakdowns featuring the music of Styx Taylor Mills and Jerry GoodmanStyx live performances on tourSeveral solo improvisationsExtensive look at ghost notesHand exercises and applicationsOdd phrases with paradiddlesCareer conduct and navigational philosophiesMelodic song form practice ideasConcepts for practice routinesRhythmic BendingOvercoming nervesRecording session mannersGear and monitor tipsQuick ips and Prefessional

Nine Sizzling Performances Featuring All-Star Legendary Musicians-Experience the music of Karl Perazzo and Raul Rekow like never before and watch these nine sizzling performances by an all-star line up of legendary musicians! The lost art of jamming and improvisation has been rekindled and found in this DVD release of Just Another Day in the Park which showcases music from Rekow and Perazzo???s first CD release of the same title. These consummate musicians who claim to be students of music for life now feel it???s their turn to inspire you! Whether you are young or old you will find that this music crosses all generational boundaries. A key to the passion behind this music is not what you listen to but how you listen.This music is sure to uplift and inspire everyone and features nine performances and four extended solos by Karl Raul and on drums Horacio ???El Negro??? Hernandez just one of the many special guests on this superb presentation.

Ed's book and play-along CD are a must for anyone serious about playing musical time in a jazz setting. Drummers with little experience in this style of playing will begin their study with the correct concepts and techniques and develop the proper basics for lifelong improvement. The developing player and the professional will find this material so logical that they won't believe how quickly and easily their groove will deepen, their time will be right in the pocket, their ability to swing will intensify and their musical playing and improvising will reach new heights.