Mel Bay Modern Drum Method Grades 1-3 DVD

The Modern Drum Method DVD illustrates the most fundamental and musical drumming techniques from holding the sticks to performing with a band! It is intended as an accompaniment resource that covers many concepts first introduced in the Modern Drum Method Books Volumes 1-3.

This DVD can help simplify and improve your fundamentals, sound production and musicality. Throughout, Steve explains each drumming topic as if he were teaching a private lesson.

Includes:
- Fundamental techniques for the hands and feet to include accenting approaches such as The Level System and The Moeller Method
- In depth explanation of musical notation with note and rest value exercises to help promote reading ability
- Ideas for using a metronome to improve timekeeping skills
- Views on tuning and selecting drumheads and cymbals
- Wire brush technique with demonstrations of 8 different brush diagrams in varying musical styles
- Thoughts on drum set improvisation including 4 extended drum solos
- Two in studio performances with a jazz trio and 17 piece big band