Various - Learning To Play Drums

Mike Portnoy





Michael Stephen Portnoy (born April 20, 1967) American drummer primarily known as the drummer and backing vocalist for the progressive metal band Dream Theater. Known for his drumming prowess and technical skill, Portnoy has won 23 awards from the Modern Drummer magazine. He has co-produced the last five Dream Theater albums with John Petrucci, starting from Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory. From A Change of Seasons onwards, Portnoy has been writing a substantial amount of Dream Theater's lyrics, filling the void left by Kevin Moore, who left the band after the release of Awake. He is the second youngest person (after Neil Peart) to be inducted into the Modern Drummer's Hall of Fame (at 37 years of age), and is still to date the only metal drummer to be inducted.


1996 Progressive Drum Concepts DVDRip





Format: MPEG
Video codec: MPEG1
Audio codec: MPEG Audio
Video: MPEG1 Video 352x240 (107:80) 29.97fps 1150Kbps [Video]
Audio: MPEG Audio 44100Hz stereo 224Kbps [Audio]
Time Lenght: 59 min.
Size: 598 MB

Instructor: Mike Portnoy (Drums)
with Special Guests:
John Myung (Bass)
Derek Sherinian (Keyboards)

Contains the opening drum solo, drum set assembly, double bass technique example: "Pull Me Under"; odd time signatures examples: "Voices", "Metropolis", "A Change Of Seasons"; grove & phrasing examples "Surrounded", "Take the Time"; ending drum solo "Erotomania.

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Jim Chapin Speed Power Control Endurance DVD(1992)



Language: English
Year: 2009
Country: UK
Running time: 110 min
Quality: DVD5
Video: MPEG2 Video 720x480 (4:3) 29.97fps 7500kbps
Audio: Dolby AC3 48000Hz 6ch 192kbps
Booklet: No
Size: 4.36 Gb

This video contains a detailed lesson by Jim Chapin on the "Moeller Method", which is an approach to drumming that was developed by Sanford A. Moeller around the 1920's. Moeller was interested in studying the techniques used by Civil War era drummers, who during the War had to play very loudly for long periods of time on badly tensioned rope drums. In order to survive such playing conditions without suffering fatigue or injury, Moeller found that there was a particular way these drummers held their sticks and hit the drum. He codified these techniques into a system, and became well known as a teacher in the 1930's, with two of his students from that era being Gene Krupa and Jim Chapin.

Chapin discusses at length the mechanics of the Moeller system, which consists of making accents via a "whipping motion." He also details Moeller's concept of "pull-out" accents, which is a very effective way of developing the double stroke roll and single stroke ruffs. He gives numerous exercises for developing these techniques. He also spends some time discussing various ways of holding the sticks, and various "hand holds" that can be used.

One of the things that I like best about this video is that Chapin advocates being open-minded about learning drum technique. He himself has learned a very effective way of playing with astonishing speed and power (as is evidenced several times throughout the video by his displays on a Real Feel practice pad), but he acknowledges that there are several ways of achieving good technique, and he advises the viewer to be aware of this.

This video is not meant to be an overall snare drum method. It's purpose is to focus on a particular way of playing with (as the title promises) speed, power, control, and endurance. Because of it's specific focus, Chapin is able to go into more detail about the method than if he were doing a more broad-based instructional video.

A word of warning, to those who want to see drum set solos: Chapin's playing on this video is strictly confined to a practice pad. He doesn't do any demonstrations on a snare drum or a drum set. But the educational value of the video is extremely high, and just watching Chapin play licks on a practice pad is awe-inspiring. ~ Ed Pierce



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Dennis Chambers: In The Pocket (1993)



Dennis Chambers: In The Pocket (1993)
MPEG | 352x240 1150 kbps 29.97 fps 4:3 | MP3 192 kpbs 44.1 KHz | 637 MB
Actors: Jim Beard, Gary Grainger, John Scofield | Studio: Warner Bros Publications
Genre: Instrument Video Tutorials

Dennis Chambers is one of the funkiest and most electrifying drummers on today's music scene. His grooves have burned through recordings by Parliament-Funkadelic, John Scofield, Mike Stern, Stanley Clarke, and Santana. Here. together for the first time since 1987 with former bandmates John Scofield, Gary Grainger and Jim Beard, Dennis's funk-meets-jazz style drives tunes such as "You Say," "Cissy Strut," and "Blue Matter." In addition, Dennis and Gary demonstrate the groundbreaking drum & bass grooves from "Cold Sweat,", "Cissy Strut," and "Chameleon."



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Akira Jimbo: Independence (1998)



Akira Jimbo: Independence (1998)
MPEG | 352x240 1150 kbps 29.97 fps 4:3 | MP3 224 kpbs 44.1 KHz | 474 MB
Genre: Instrument Video Tutorials



In this film, noted drummer Akira Jimbo performs songs that demonstrate his unique style and technique. In this performance, Jimbo demonstrates his so-called "trigger system," an expansion of his trademark mix of electronic and acoustic drums.

Jimbo explains the techniques he uses to integrate hand and footwork into his style. ~ Rob Ferrier, All Movie Guide

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Pat Petrillo: Snare Drum Rudiments (1992)



Pat Petrillo: Snare Drum Rudiments (1992)
VOB | 704x576 9578 kbps 25 fps 4:3 | MP3 256 kpbs 48 KHz | 1.86 GB
Genre: Instrument Video Tutorials

The snare drum is the heart of the drum kit, and ace percussionist Pat Petrillo demonstrates thirty of the most useful rudiments for the snare in this instructional video. Pat Petrillo: Snare Drum Rudiments features the drummer showing off the rudiments in a variety of tempos to help novices recognize and learn them, with written scores appearing on screen to aid sight readers.



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Up Close, Steve Gadd (1983)



Up Close, Steve Gadd (1983)
Actors: Steve Gadd | Studio: Warner Brothers Pub. | DVD Release Date: January 21, 2003
Run Time: 90 minutes | 448 MB
Genre: Drums Video Tutorials

Material is wide ranging, covering every topic from how to apply basic drum rudiments into live playing, to bass drum technique, to time keeping and how to approach practicing. A highlight is Steve's deconstruction of his drumwork on Paul Simon's "Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover", and the amazing discussion/demonstration of his four stick technique on Paul Simon's "Late in the Evening". The segment on Samba patterns is another part I especially liked on this video.



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Omar Hakim - Express Yourself



Omar Hakim - Express Yourself - Drum Tuition
VOB | 720x480 8000 kbps 29.97 fps 4:3 | MP3 224 kpbs 48 KHz | 3.92 GB
Arrangement: Drums | Artist: Omar Hakim
Genre: Instrument Video Tutorials


OMAR HAKIM has recorded and toured with some of the most important bands in pop and jazz music. From Weather Report and Miles Davis to Sting, Dire Straits and David Bowie, Omar's playing has consistently set new drumming standards. In addition to the hundreds of albums and CD's Omar has played on, he is an accomplished singer/songwriter and has a solo album Rhythm Deep on GRP Records. In EXPRESS YOURSELF, Omar begins by discussing how to develop a fluid style on the drumset based on posture, balance and logical drum set-up. He then goes on to share some of the many experiences he's had playing in a wide range of bands from Bowie to Weather Report and he discusses the importance of relating to other musicians personally as well as musically. Omar discusses concepts such as soloing in a compositional way demonstrating his approach with several great solos. And in a great showcase for his creative deep-pocket grooves, Omar performs three compositions, Constructive Criticism, Molasses Run, and Amethst Secrets along with VICTOR BAILEY on bass, JIMI TUNNELL on guitar, and MICHAEL BEARDON and JOHN ADAMS on keyboards.

This video will not only give you an intimate look at one of today's most influential drummers, it will also provide you with some great ideas and concepts as to how you can better EXPRESS YOURSELF as a musician. Produced by Stephen Reed/SDR Films and Rob Wallis Executive Producers Rob Wallis and Paul Siegel Directed by Allie Eberhardt Cover Design by Jack Waltrip Cover photos by Stephanie Foxx



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Steve Gadd: In Session Drum



Zildjian Day in London (Sep. 26, 1993) features performances by Dennis Chambers, Gregg Bissonette, Trilok Gurtu, and Simon Phillips. Zildjian Day in London is easily one of the most stunning and revealing Zildjian Days ever witnessed. Documented here is 90 enthralling minutes in the company of four of the world's most influential and dynamic drummers, whose unique styles - spanning rock, funk, fusion and World music - are revealed here by both intimate and spectacular camera angles, some used for the first time in drum video footage.

this is first DVD, only performesr from the left side of DVD cover
Running Time: 77 minutes
Originally released 1995

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Dave Weckl - Back to Basics



On this drum DVD, Dave Weckl offers invaluable insights into the fundamentals of drumming. Topics covered include hand and foot technique, practice routines, drum kit set-up and approaches, and much more. This disc includes several tunes from Contemporary Drummers + One. An excellent overview of drum skills for any level drummer.



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Dave Weckl - The Next Step



Country: USA
Genre: instructional video
Audio: MPEG Audio Layer 3 44100Hz stereo 127Kbps
Video: DivX 3 640x480 25.00fps 3781Kbps
Length: 80 min
Size: 670 MB

World-class percussionist Dave Weckl offers a video tutorial on the finer points of drumming in this instructional program. Designed for drummers who already have a command of the basics, Dave Weckl: The Next Step features instructions in creating drums patterns for songs, cymbal technique, setting up a groove, soloing, mastering unusual time signatures, and much more



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Chad Smith - Red Hot Rhythm Method





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Vinnie Colaiuta Drum Clinic Japan 1983





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Conga Drumming - A Beginners Video Guide



The bestselling book Conga Drumming comes to life in this Beginner's Video Guide with Jorge Bermudez - a dynamic teacher with 20 years of professional playing and recording experience with groups like Pablo Cruise, Crowded House, and the Gipsy Kings. Conga Drumming's authors Alan Dworsky and Betsy Sansby help with the teaching and Scott Sansby plays shekere, maracas, and cymbals in the ensemble performances. Learn authentic conga parts for calypso, rumba, conga, bomba and bembe The secret of "mano secreta" - the technique used by master conga drummers to play with comfort, fluidity, and safety.



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David Garibaldi/Michael Spiro/Jesús Diaz: Talking Drums (2009)




David Garibaldi/Michael Spiro/Jesús Diaz: Talking Drums (2009)
AVI | XVID 640x480 1200 kbps 29.97 fps 4:3 | MP3 128 kpbs 44.1 KHz | 848 MB
Arrangement: Drums, Percussion (DRUMS/PERC) | Author: David Garibaldi; Michael Spiro; Jesus Diaz
Publisher: Alfred Publishing | Genre: Drums Video Tutorials




Talking Drums is a unique percussion trio of three world-renowned drummers who have come together to combine traditional Afro-Caribbean and funk rhythms: funk drumming innovator David Garibaldi, Cuban-born hand drummer Jesús Diaz, and San Francisco Bay area percussionist Michael Spiro.

In this DVD, Talking Drums performs and breaks down several exciting compositions that demonstrate the rich rhythmic complexities of this Afro-Caribbean/funk music, offering new ways of approaching both hand drums and drumset. Talking Drums offers a unique teaching approach that clearly explains the intricate workings of Afro-Caribbean rhythmic styles and helps build a better understanding of their history and origin.

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Dave Weckl - A Natural Evolution: How to Develop Technique





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Zildjian Day in New York [1987]



Five drummers demonstrate their own technique and style at Zildjian day in New York: Steve Gadd, Vinnie Colaiuta, Tommy Campbell, Alex Acuna and Billy Cobham.



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John Riley: The Master Drummer - How to Practice, Play and Think Like a Pro DVD



Language: English
Year: 2009
Country: USA
Running time: 2 hours
Quality: DVD5
Video: MPEG2 NTSC 4:3 (720x480) VBR
Audio: 48 KHz 192 kbps , stereo 2 ch
Booklet: Yes (PDF)
Size: 4.7 Gb

John Riley is a renowned player, teach and author. He has performed with a virtual Who's Who's in the Jazz music field: Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Woody Herman, Stan Getz, John Scofield, Mike Stern, Bob Mintzer, Joe Lovano, the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and many others. A multiple GRAMMY winning recording artist, John has appeared on hundreds of record dates and on numerous Television and film productions. John has a BM from the University of North Texas and an MM from the Manhattan School of Music. He is on the faculty of Manhattan School of Music and SUNY-Purchase and has written three critically acclaimed books about jazz drumming - "The Art of Bop Drumming," "Beyond Bop Drumming" and "The Jazz Drummer's Workshop" and is a winner of the 2004 and 2005 Modern Drummer Magazine Reader's Poll. John's DVD "The Master Drummer" was released in 2009.
The Master Drummer is based on over 40 years of observing and studying the master players. Throughout this DVD, renowned player, author, and teacher John Riley defines and explores the four key musical components drummers must develop in order to play at the highest level. John's insightful approach will help any drummer grow, regardless of level or style, and will lead to positive results in the achievement of one's musical goals.



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Gregg Bissonette: Musical Drumming In Different Styles (2005)



DVDRip | 640x480 | AVI | XVID 571 kbps | 29.97 fps | Aspect ratio: 4:3 | Audio: MP3 160 kpbs @ 48 KHz | 2.76 GB
Actors: Gregg Bissonette | Directors: Matthew Wachsman | Studio: Hudson Music
DVD Release Date: March 1, 2005 | Run Time: 260 minutes
Genre: Drums Video Training



Drawing on Greggs extensive experience with a wide range of artists from Maynard Ferguson, Don Henley and Santana to Toto, Linda Ronstadt, Larry Carlton and Ringo Starr as well as his own solo projects, this educational DVD clearly defines what the often used term playing for the music really means.

Throughout the over 4-hour, two-disc DVD set, Gregg stresses the importance of listening to and experiencing as many different styles as possible first hand in order to gain a full appreciation for each style. The set includes eight band tracks from Gregg's two solo albums, including small and big band jazz, funk, Afro-Cuban, samba, blues shuffle, fusion and rock styles.

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Mike Terrana - Double Bass Mechanics





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Simon Phillips - Video Instructional Drum Lessons






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Jeff Porcaro - Drum Lesson





Jeffrey Thomas Porcaro (April 1, 1954 – August 5, 1992) was an American session drummer and a founding member of the Grammy Award winning band Toto. Porcaro was one of the most recorded drummers in history.[1] While already an established studio player in the 1970s, he shot to national prominence as the drummer on the Steely Dan album Katy Lied.

His other studio credits include Michael Jackson's "Beat It" and "Heal The World"; Michael McDonald's "I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)"; John Sebastian's "Welcome Back"; Don Henley's "Dirty Laundry" and "New York Minute"; Elton John's "Jump Up!"; Randy Newman's "I Love L.A."; Eric Clapton's "Forever Man", and many others. He is also famous for his performance on the Toto song, "Rosanna".





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 drum 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


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Arabic Percussion Lesson



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Mike Portnoy - Ten Degrees Of Turbulent Drumming






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Mike Portnoy - Drums Across Forever




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Mike Michalkow - Drumming System - Groove Rock Lessons



Groove Rock Lessons - Mike Michalkow - Drumming System
English | 720x480 | Mp3-128 | 4.2GB
Genre: Video training





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CLYDE STUBBLEFIELD & JOHN JABO STARS Soul Of The Funky Drumm



Living Legends! The Ultimate Funk Masters! At last, a DVD of the drummers who created the grooves on hits of the 60’s and 70’s like "Cold Sweat", "Licking Stick", "Funky Drummer" and "Sex Machine" with the godfather and founder of funk music, James Brown, Groove masters Clyde Stubblefield and John "Jabo" Starks represent the true roots of soul – all the roads of funk pass by them.

This historical first instructional video of Clyde and Jab’o will be an essential learning tool for every funk devotee, demonstrating playing techniques and valuable tips for creating the ultimate funk groove! Special guests join them for energetic performances: trombonist Fred Wesley who played with and was musical director of James Brown’s band, Fred Thomas, James Brown’s bassist since 1971, guitar giant John Scofield, and Medeski, Martin and Wood organist John Medeski.











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Modern Drummer Festival Weekend 1998



Alfred Publishing Modern Drummer Festival Weekend 1998 TUTORiAL DVDR
English | Alfred Pub Co | DVD Edition | July 2008 | | ISBN-10: 0739053647 | 4.40 GB
Genre: eLearning



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Peter Erskine - Time keeping 2



Language: English
Year: 1990
Country: USA
Running time: 1:07:23
Quality: VHSRip
Video: 640x480 (1.33:1), 25 fps, DivX Codec 5.1.1 ~1545 kbps avg, 0.20 bit/pixel
Audio: 44.100 kHz, MPEG Layer 3, 2 ch, ~128.00 kbps avg
Booklet: No
Size: 850 Mb

Time Keeping 2 - it is a logical development of concepts of the first video. The first section shows 8 and 16 drawings, speaks of the melodic functions of drums, the interaction with the bass. The second section is devoted to Brazilian music: samba, bossa Nova and interesting rhythmic patterns. In the third section, we are talking about the traditional Afro-Caribbean styles: mambo and songo. The main direction of Peter - are ethnic grooves such as samba, calypso, afro-latin, reggae, jazz and funk. Here, he puts emphasis on the modern game on the drums and improvisation. You'll find many original solutions drumming, lots of useful information and your favorite trio, led by Peter, Mark Johnson and John Abercrombie.






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Jared Falk - Bass Drum Secrets



Language: English
Year: 2008
Country: USA
Duration: 1 hour
Quality: DVDRip
Video: XVID 720x480 29.97fps 1049Kbps
Audio: MPEG Audio Layer 3 48000Hz stereo 160Kbps
Size: 530 Mb




This training pack was created for drummers interested in taking their single and double bass drumming to the next level. It teaches unique techniques for improving speed, power, and control with minimal effort based on the "conservation of motion" principle.

It is literally revolutionizing the way thousands of drummers around the world play the drums, and can do the same for you. After mastering the basic method - you will then learn dozens of beats, fills, and drum-solo patterns that incorporate this unique method to it's fullest potential.
No long will you have to play the same boring and repetitive beats around the kit. Bass Drum Secrets includes everything you need to get maximum results from your bass drum pedals. Everything is taught in extreme detail, and all example are things you can actually begin to implement into your drumming immediately!

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