Drum Set Technique/History of the U.S. Beat DVD (Two Discs)

I have found this to one of the best drum DVD's I have bought. This DVD is great and worth every penny. Steve Smith is a great drummer. 

He takes you through a number of concepts. I found his insights into the drum pulse to be very enlightening and how by using the 3 over 2 polyrhythm you can build in a swing pulse. I have been doing this for over 6 months now I can vouch for that.

I also loved the History of the US Beat. I loved the way he showed how the beat developed. I am a big fan of the James Brown drummers so I loved the explanation of how to play "Sex Machine" 

Lastly, in the extra section there is a 5 minutes of Steve playing a solo on a hi-hat, it is just great and just shows what hard work and dedication can help you achieve.

So in summary a fantastic DVD that you really should own and will provide you with hours of practice material and great drum ideas for you to explore and develop yourself.

This is the full advertising for the this great DVD.

4 hours and 37 minutes. 

Retail-$49.95 

The most in-depth study of drumming technique ever done on video or DVD as well as a thorough and fascinating survey of the evolution of the primary drum set pulse in the music or the U.S., from Ragtime to Fusion. Features two bands, including the great Vital Information. 

Steve Smith: Drumset Technique/History of the U.S. Beat is a virtual encyclopedia of drumset techniques, concepts and styles. 

Drumset Technique (Disc One)-Breaks down and explains hand and foot technique in great detail and gets to the core of what drummers need to know in order to improve their feel and technical skills. Segments Include: “The Art Of Practice,” “Exercises, Licks and Phrases,” “Independence/Interdependence,” “Implied Metric Modulation.” 

Also includes four extended solo drum pieces. Running Time: Approx. 2 hours 35 minutes.

History of the U.S. Beat, (Disc Two)- Explains and demonstrates, along with a great band, the evolution of the drumset in U.S. music how incorporating a knowledge of drumming history can help drummers play current genres with more authenticity and depth.

In addition, Vital Information, plays seven complete tunes, and Steve explains many of the complex rhythmic concepts that he uses in the band’s music. 

Special Features: extensive bonus footage including, drum solos, a brilliant hi-hat solo, alternate band takes, a camera-switching option, optional running commentary by Steve, a listening list, a reading list, and more. 

Running Time: Approx. 1 hours 30 minutes. Musicians featured on this program are Frank Gambale - guitar, Tom Coster-keyboards, Baron Browne-electric bass, Mark Soskin-piano, Steve Marcus-sax, and Mike Pope-acoustic bass.