The late Jeff Porcaro was a Grammy Award-winning star from Toto and one of the most respected and innovative drummers in contemporary music.On this DVD he describes his approach to straight time triplet and shuffle feels Latin grooves half-time shuffles bass drum pedal techniques and a variety of effects on the high hat.A live band setting featuring his brother Michael on bass and David Garfield on keyboards creates an exciting atmosphere to demonstrate Jeff's famous grooves.

The one-hour and thirty-five-minute Master Class session offers unprecedented view of a modern drumming icon as Steve reveals his approach to the drums and music through an open question-and-answer format. His natural warmth charisma and abundant drumming skills are readily apparent as he demonstrates and discusses many of the signature drum tracks he created with artists such as Simon & Garfunkel Steeley Dan Chick Corea James Taylor and Eric Clapton. One of the many highlights of the performance is a self-accompanied brush solo on Bye Bye Blackbird. Additional topics include applying rudiments to the drumset and playing to a click-track odd-times shuffles and solos in a musical context. Bonus footage includes a 20-minute Steve Gadd documentary from the 2003 American Drummers Achievement Award ceremony plus a Steve Gadd - Giovanni Hidalgo duet from 1997 Modern Drummer Festival. With Spanish and German subtitles

Accents and Ghost Notes: The Subtleties of Great Drumming- Groove Studies has been written for intermediate-level drummers who want to take their playing to the next level. Being able to play a fast and complex rhythm is pointless if it doesn't have a good feel. This book will help players to focus on applying the skills and concepts they have already learned in order to inject their playing with life character and feel. The exercises in this book are fun as well as useful and studies are included on the subjects of timing motion coordination technique and touch. Groove Studies features: 73 audio tracks thatinclude demos and full-band tracks that can be used as play-alongs Basic beats with accented hi-hat Use of rimshots and ghost notes Pull-outs and controlled strokes Triplets and shuffle rhythms Cymbal ostinatos and more The price of the book includes access to audio tracks that are available online for streaming or download using the unique code provided. Groove Studies includes Playback+ a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch set loop points and pan left or right - available exclusively from Hal Leonard. The author Adam Moses has played with numerous bands and renowned artists across several genres. He leads the variety band Empty Pocket and teaches Drum lessons in Greensboro N. C.

The Essential Reference for the Working Drummer. Become a more versatile drumset player! From traditional Dixieland to cutting-edge hip-hop Instant Guide to Drum Grooves is a handy source featuring 100 patterns that will prepare working drummers for the stylistic variety of modern gigs. This book is also valuable for anyone preparing a drumset audition for a college music program or professional band. The book includes essential beats and grooves in such styles as: jazz shuffle country rock funk New Orleans reggae calypso Brazilian and Latin. Every pattern is demonstrated on the accompanying CD so that one can absorb the proper feel and nuances that make these grooves comealive. Recommendations of popular recordings that tie in with the examples can be found throughout the book.

Taste Time Technique & Timbre-A must-have DVD for all lovers of great drumming and the Big Band sound as drummer Ed Shaughnessy and conductor-arranger Clem DeRosa take you through a kaleidoscope of Jazz styles.From swing to Latin these guys are two of the very best in the business! Through live performances demonstrations and insightful discussions based on decades of professional experience they reveal: The four 'T's: the essential role of Time Taste Technique and Timbre in performanceThe secrets of effective brushwork fills and dynamicsSwing shuffle Latin and ballad drumming techniquesEvery concept is illustrated with some unstoppable big bandperformances followed by concise analysis and drum kit close-ups.

A Beginner's Guide Featuring Step-By-Step Lessons with Audio Video and Popular Songs!-The First 15 Lessons series provides a step-by-step lesson plan for the absolute beginner complete with audio tracks video lessons and real songs! Designed for self-teaching or for use with an instructor you'll build a solid foundation as you work through each lesson learning the basics of the instrument and music reading while practicing the many exercises concepts and song excerpts within. Must-know instruction so you can start playing right away with a free online metronome! The drum book features lessons on: drumset fundamentals counting and rhythm basics music reading beginning grooves fills chart reading rudiments The Moeller Method the shuffle different timesignatures and listening suggestions. Includes drum beats from 14 songs: Another One Bites the Dust - Babylon Sisters - Bang Bang - Every Breath You Take - Everybody Wants to Rule the World - Free Fallin' - Hold the Line - La Grange - Minute by Minute - (You Make Me Feel Like) a Natural Woman - Sharp Dressed Man - Smells like Teen Spirit - Solsbury Hill - Whipping Post.