Amazing performances enlightening educational segments and revealing interviews are combined into this DVD featuring Aaron Spears. Aaron performs with tracks that include gospel R&B Motown rock and odd-meter styles illustrating the taste and versatility required of him on the American Idol® tour with R&B artist Usher and on many other gigs. For each song Aaron explains the groove discusses the style and answers insightfulquestions from the small group of drummers in attendance. For those looking for an exploration of Aaron's legendary chops this DVD not only provides an up-close look at Aaron's abilities it also sheds light on the context inwhich these techniques are used and provides insight into the unique vocabulary that Aaron has created. Many of the grooves and fills played are transcribed in an accompanying 21-page printable PDF eBook. Aaron also sits down withdrumming icon Jojo Mayer for a revealing and candid interview. Conducted both at and away from the drums Aaron and Jojo explore conceptual and technical issues including Aaron's background his approach to technique and to fills his overall conceptual approach to drumming the gospel/R&B scene playing with authenticity and more. Special features include slow-motion replays of many of Aaron's astounding fills behind-the-scenes footage interviews withthe Hudson team and archival footage of Aaron's early days as a developing player. This DVD also features uncompressed PCM stereo audio for extremely high-fidelity sound! For any drummer looking to develop their versatility groove taste and technique this DVD will provide a rich educational experience. 3 hours 7 minutes.

Block Rockin? Beats? has tons of cool grooves and fills for the intermediate to advanced drummer. This book reflects recent musical trends by focusing on funky rock hip hop jungle and drum ?n? bass influenced patterns for thedrum kit. As time marches on popular music continues to evolve and change. ?Block Rockin? Beats? is designed to give the drummer more ideas and tools to help function in a musical environment that was not only influenced byjazz blues gospel country soul latin and funk styles but also shaped by D.J.s samplers and electronic music. Drummers are often called upon now to replace or ad to programmed drums in the recording studio. For liveshows live drumming might be melded together with electronic elements or D.J.s or both Rock and popular music are incorporating so many different elements and styles at this point it?s hard to keep track! Update your rhythmicvocabulary with some ?Block Rockin? Beats.

500 Fills a All Styles a All Levels-This collection of practical patterns can be used as fills in a wide variety of musical genres and can also be combined into solos. While many of the 500 patterns in this book can be applied to just about any musical style the author has grouped the fills into the specific genres in which they would likely appear. Includes rock jazz funk country blues reggae gospel fusion and odd times. The book has easy fills for the beginner and works its way through intermediate and advanced fils. In addition each fill is demonstrated twice on the audio; once at a typical performance tempo and once at a slower tempo.

The Stick Bag Book of Rhythm And Percussion is the ultimate resource for drummers and musicians. It features more than 40 examples of the most influential styles rhythms and techniques?all in one handy easy-to-use referenceguide. Whether you are a percussionist producer arranger or songwriter a strong knowledge of these rhythms will add to your overall versatility as a drummer and musician. The Stick Bag Book of Rhythm AndPercussion covers Blues Bolero Cha-cha-chá Funk Gospel Hip-hop Reggae Son Swing Zydeco and much more! Also includes tuning and maintenance section.

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