More on Funk Drumming
More on Double Bass Drumming
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The DRUM TIPS series brings together several of the world s greatest drummers ,
each providing his own drumming insights, techniques, and philosophies to a
power-packed program. This DVD focuses on two different styles of drumming,
allowing you to compare and contrast the secrets of each of these great musicians.
Double Bass Drumming features in-depth practical information from several
experienced professionals who offer their tips on developing your double bass
drumming techniques. This section features Terry Bozzio, Simon Phillips, Rod
Morgenstein, and Joe Franco as they come together to discuss their tips on
exercises, beats, f ills, and soloing ideas. This section is great for exposing the
ultimate beginner to the world of double bass drumming as well as a
refresher to help sharpen the skills of those experienced players.
Funky Drummers follows four of the most influential drummers through three
decades of funk drumming. This stylistic jour ney begins with the soul-jazz
influenced funk of the early 70s with Mike Clark and bassist Paul Jackson
(Herbie Hancock). The program then focuses on the legen dary Oakland strokes
of David Garibaldi (Tower of Power), continues on into the heavy pocket of Dennis
Chambers (Parliament Funkadelic), and evolves into the 90 ?s funk-rock hybrid
of the Red Hot Chili Peppers with Chad Smith and bassist Flea. Each drummer
discusses their own personal style while demonstrating some of the most
modern and influential grooves in the world.
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