Powerhouse rock drummer Ray Luzier takes you through an in-depth survey of modern rock drumming techniques and styles. Through clear, step-by-step explanations and exercises (including a companion booklet), Ray reveals details of essential techniques, including: warm-ups, accent and double stroke roll exercises * hand and foot coordination exercises * independence, motion and ostinato exercises * double bass drum techniques, grooves and fills * building bass drum speed * and more. Ray also demonstrates how to put your skills to work during exciting live performance footage, featuring fellow David Lee Roth Band alumni Billy Sheehan (bass) and Toshi Hiketa (guitar) plus live footage from Japan, featuring bassist Kesuke Nishimoto. 1 hour, 43 minutes. Includes instructional booklet.
About Musicians Institute Press:
Musicians Institute Press is the official series of Southern California's renowned music school, Musician's Institute. MI instructors, some of the finest musicians in the world, share their vast knowledge and experience for all levels of students in this series of books. For guitar, bass, drums, vocals, and keyboards, MI Press offers the finest music curriculum for higher learning through a variety of series: * Essential Concepts - designed from MI core curriculum programs * Master Class - designed from MI elective courses * Private Lessons - tackle a variety of topics "one-on-one" with MI faculty instructors * Pocket Guide - handy references for the basics * Video - in-depth lessons with many of MI's well-known instructors
