Drumset Technique/ History of the U.S. Beat

Description

With over four and a half hours of footage, this 2-DVD set is a virtual encyclopedia of drumset techniques, styles and concepts. With 2 DVDs and over 4-1/2 hours of footage, the Hudson Music Steve Smith: Drumset Technique and History of the United States Beat is a virtual encyclopedia of drum set techniques, styles, and concepts! Drumset Technique (Disc One) – Steve explains hand and foot technique in unprecedented detail and gets to the core of what drummers wish to know to be able to support their feel and technical skills. Segments include hand technique, foot technique, the art of practice, exercises, licks and phrases, independence/interdependence, implied metric modulations, plus 4 extended solo drum pieces. History of the U.S. Beat (Disc Two) – With the assistance of an all-star band, Steve explains the evolution of the drum set in U.S. music – how the drum set used to be first used in all of the major styles and how closely related all of the styles are. Segments include early New Orleans jazz, big band, bebop, rhythm and blues, country, blues, gospel, rock, funk, and jazz/rock. As well as, Steve’s group Necessary Information plays 7 complete tunes that feature applications of the techniques and complex rhythms explained in Disc One. Special Features: Extensive bonus footage including alternate-take drum solos, a brilliant hi-hat solo and hi-hat tutorial, alternate band performances, a camera-switching option, optional running observation by Steve, a listening list, a reading list, and more! Total running time (for both discs): 4 hours, 38 minutes.
With over four and a half hours of footage, this 2-DVD set is a virtual encyclopedia of drumset techniques, styles and concepts
With 2 DVDs and over 4-1/2 hours of footage, the Hudson Music Steve Smith: Drumset Technique and History of the United States Beat is a virtual encyclopedia of drum set techniques, styles, and concepts! Drumset Technique (Disc One) – Steve explains hand and foot technique in unprecedented detail and gets to the core of what drummers wish to know to be able to support their feel and technical skills
Segments include hand technique, foot technique, the art of practice, exercises, licks and phrases, independence/interdependence, implied metric modulations, plus 4 extended solo drum pieces
History of the U
S