Kolekcja dwóch płyt DVD Steva Smitha dla perkusistów. Na pierwszej płycie znajduje się materiał dotyczący technik gry podstawowych i złożonych rytmów na zestawie perkusyjnym oraz sposobów gry w różnych stylach muzycznych. Druga płyta obejmuje materiał dotyczący historii amerykańskiego beatu: rozwoju instrumentów oraz rozwoju muzyki perkusyjnej gatunków takich, jak: jazz, bebop, blues, country, gospel, rock 'n' roll, funky, i innych. Czas trwania dwóch filmów: 4 godziny, 38 minut.

This book and DVD set presents a wealth of information, based around hand technique, that also covers rudiments, musical phrasing and much more. Based around Smith 's current use and analysis of matched-grip Drumset technique. Video, text, and notation come together in this package to clearly explain and demonstrate four distinct grips that Smith has identified and developed in his own playing. Each grip is thoroughly explored in its basic motions on the snare drum, and then translated to drumset applications and phrases. Going beyond hand technique, the book includes dozens of challenging and fun rudimental phrases that are used to apply the grips, but that also build phrasing ideas, vocabulary and chops. Ergonomic Drum setup, Moeller motions and other topics are also covered, accompanied by plenty of exciting solo playing from Smith . The book is packed with insights and practical ideas of how a drummer can develop the building blocks of a usable and hip-sounding vocabulary that has nearly limitless applications. The accompanying DVD contains matching videos for all the lessons included in the text. Each lesson is clearly numbered and titled, making it easy to work with text, notation and video together as you study these concepts. The video files are also available online for download or streaming using a unique access code in the book.

Spis treści:
Foreword Drum Setup PACK 1 FOUR VERSIONS OF MATCHED GRIP Lesson 1 Introduction Lesson 2 Symmetrical vs. Asymmetrical Grip Lesson 3 Matched Grip Hands Positions: Grip 1 Lesson 4 Grip 1: Triplets Lesson 5 Matched Grip hands Positions: Grip 2 Lesson 6 Matched Grip hands Positions: Grip 3 Lesson 7 Matched Grip hands Positions: Grip 4 PACK DEVELOPING REBOUND AND FINESSE Lesson 8 The Drummset Approach Lesson 9 Developing Rebound: Grip 1 Lesson 10 Developing Rebound: Grip 2 Lesson 11 Developing Rebound: Grip 3 Lesson 12 Developing Rebound: Grip 4 PACK 3 DEVELOPING REBOUND AND RUDIMENTAL CONCEPTS Lesson 13 The Accented Upstroke Lesson 14 Double-Stroke Patterns Lesson 15 Double-Stroke Patterns, Part 2 Lesson 16 Paradiddles @ Accented Upstroke, Grip 1 Lesson 17 Paradiddles @ Accented Upstroke, Grip 2 Lesson 18 Double Paradiddle with Accented Upstroke PACK 4 PARADIDDLE VARIATIONS Lesson 19 Four Variations Of The Single Paradiddle Lesson 20 Double Strokes With Swing Feel Lesson 21 Paraddidles With Swing Feel Lesson 22 Smoothing Out The Double Stroke Roll Lesson 23 Paradiddles Between Snare and Bass Drum Lesson 24 Double Stroke Variations Between Snare and Bass Drum Lesson 25 Non-Symmetrical Grip and More Double Stroke Variations PACK 5 STICKINGS, RUDIMENTS, AND MOELLER MOTIONS Lesson 26 Two-Note Idea On Bass Drum Lesson 27 One Time Throught Each Pattern Lesson 28 Moeller Motion Lesson 29 Motion Between The Notes Lesson 30 Flamp Tap Lesson 31 Flammed Mills Lesson 32 Flammed Mills Slowed Down Lesson 33 Paradiddle-diddle Lesson 34 Applying Paradiddle-diddles To Drumset PACK 6 MORE RUDIMENTAL COMBINATIONS Lesson 35 Why Rudiments? Lesson 36 Double Paradiddle With Accent Variations Lesson 37 Diddle Accent Variations on Drumset Lesson 38 Triple Paradiddle Accents Lesson 39 Paradiddle-Diddle-Diddle Lesson 40 Combining Triple Paradiddle @ Paradiddle-Diddle-Diddle Lesson 41 3-Note Sticking With 4-Note Rhythm Lesson 42 3-Note Sticking With 4-Note Rhythm, Pt. 2 Lesson 43 Solo With Application Of These Concepts AFTERWORD