Absolute Beginners: Electronic Drums is a comprehensive introduction to playing the Electronic Drums from the history of the instrument to playing your very first grooves and beats. Covering a variety of genreswith clear pictures practical advice and easy-to-use audio downloads this is the essential introductory book for anyone wanting to learn this fantastic instrument. The content of AbsoluteBeginners: Electronic Drums is uniquely focused on Electronic instead of Acoustic Drums allowing you to take advantage of the increasing popularity and versatility of this innovative instrument. The book takes youthrough the history of the drums through its many advantages to setting up your kit. Then you'll learn basic things like posture and how to hold the sticks before getting into basic rhythms extending the beat using thedifferent parts of the kit and real grooves in a number of styles (Rock Hip Hop Funk and Disco).  The accompanying Audio Download is accessible through the card that's included in the book and itincludes over 60 audio tracks that feature demonstrations and backing tracks of each of the exercises that are in the book. This makes learning much easier more fun and will get you playing along with music as quickly aspossible. Watch our exclusive video of Amy Winehouse's drummer Nathan Allen demonstrate how versatile the Electronic Drums can be: From the very first time you play your Electronic Drums AbsoluteBeginners will guide you through step-by-step with large images clear explanations and very helpful hints that will get you playing and sounding great in no time at all.  The

A Visual Guide to Personalizing Your Setup-Aimed at drummers of all styles and levels this DVD featuring extreme metal drummer Derek Roddy provides an enlightening and fun discussion of common issues facing every drummer. It discusses the ins and outs of setting up and getting comfortable on your drumset. Joined by a panel of 3 other professional drummers Derek delves into detail on important (yet often overlooked) topics such as seat height position/angle of the drums using your available space on stage setting up your pedals creating an ergonomic setup proper positioning of your hardware placement of the hi-hat how to position your toms and even the importance and proper use of adrum carpet. Everything you've always wanted to know about creating your ideal setup is included on this DVD! This casual and entertaining program will provide all drummers with useful tidbits that can be put to direct use on your next gig or practice session. As a bonus the program includes footage of Derek playing along to 5 tracks and an improvised drum solo. Running time: 1 hr. 20 min.

This instructional DVD breaks down advanced concepts into simple ideas that can first be understood then applied to the drum kit. Topics covered include:hand exercises that will make expressing easier by developing the technique to play your ideashow to develop good time and more important a good feeling groovegetting started with ghost notessoloing ideasunderstanding the parallels of 4/4 and 6/8metric modulation2 drum solos that feature all of these ideas in a musical context.DVD Bonus features include a live performance featuring Steve with his trio Altered plus multiple camera angles allow you to watch the band or just the drums.

Featuring world-renowned drummer solo artist author and educator Tommy Igoe the Getting Started on Drums series is an entertaining and educational way for beginning drummers to learn the right way to play - right from the start. Geared toward the complete novice the Setting Up! video covers: unpacking your new drums the bass drum the bass drum pedal rack tom-toms floor tom-toms the snare drum the hi-hat the power square cymbals and stands the final tune-up and more. 65 minutes. A drummer since the age of two Tommy Igoe has toured and recorded with artists such as Lauryn Hill Stanley Jordan Art Gunfunkel and many others. A first-call musician in the New Yorkstudio-recording scene Tommy continues to perform the drumset parts he created for the hit Broadway musical The Lion King.