Co-ordination is an essential part of the drummer's skill. A sound understanding of music theory plus the ability to concentrate are also important if the musician is to improve technique and avoid stagnation. Paul Francishas been a professional player for many years. His own experience and awareness of the pitfalls make him uniquely qualified to write a book which will help the player achieve excellent results. Drumming has progressed so muchin the last twenty years that with the right approach most players can aspire to a high level of competence. In addition to technical expertise concentration is the other important factor. If the mind is not focused all thepractice may be in vain. Players need to combine confidence and a disciplined mind to reach their full potential. Concentrating on Co-ordination contains many many hours of excellent tuition which will help the playermaster both the technical and mental skills. The book includes exercises devised for all four limbs and of approached in a methodical manner they will really work. Backed up by a 57 minute compact disc this is a goldenopportunity to radically improve your drumming - and all for the price of one lesson!

An in-depth look at today's extreme metal drumming styles by one of the genre's emerging leading practitioners Derek Roddy. This DVD covers extreme styles such as speed metal grindcore and death metal but is also designed to improve speed coordination endurance and independence as well as balance and breathing that are crucial for all styles of playing.Drummers teachers and students will learn the history and evolution of this underground playing style that includes bomb blasts hyper blasts freehand blasts and traditional blasts while also learning the essential techniques needed to develop and execute the high-speed patterns.Having had aninterest in music from an early age Derek Roddy came to be a fan of music long before becoming a musician. Although Derek is capable of playing many instruments and styles he is known throughout the Death Metal community for his phenomenal physical inventive and inspiring drumming. He has performed with such bands as: Serpents Rise Traumedy Hate Eternal Malevolent Creation Nile Divine Empire Aurora Borealis and Council of the Fallen.