Todd Sucherman - Methods & Mechanics

2xDVD5 | NTSC 4:3 (720x480) VBR | MPEG2 ~3737 kbps | English: LPCM, 1536 kb/s (2 ch) | 02:37:47 + 01:23:04 | 4.18 GB + 4.18 GB

Genre: Drum Lessons

Over 5 hours of instruction and information! Todd Sucherman brings the knowledge of thousands of gigs, shows and recording sessions along with over three decades as a professional drummer to this useful and unique DVD package. Astonishing technique, power and musicality explode from the various musical and solo performances throughout this presentation. Working with artists over a myriad of genres diverse as Styx, Brian Wilson, Spinal Tap, Eric Marienthal, Peter Cetera, John Wetton, Steve Cole, The Falling Wallendas and countless more, there is a wealth of knowledge imparted that goes way beyond just the technical aspects of drumming. Methods and Mechanics is filled with practical career tips that will help you navigate through the music business as well as mental aspects and cerebral approaches to the art of playing music on the drums. Filmed in 16x9, high definition at a stunning location this DVD features the music of Styx, Taylor Mills and Jerry Goodman and contains various solos and playing examples in an array of styles as well as technical lessons to enhance your rhythmic and musical vocabulary. Methods & Mechanics includes: grip and stroke analysis with many rudiments and hybrid rudiment exercises on a practice pad with slow motion examples. Orchestration of hybrid rudiments and stickings for musical application on the drum set. In depth analysis of hi hat techniques and how they effect groove and feel. Emphasis on mastering a simple vocabulary before moving on to more complex concepts. Thoughts on practice and patience. 8 performance songs with full analysis - some with "play by play" voice over. Full double bass drum vocabulary for unique use in grooves and fills. Odd time break down of more complex time signatures. Musical notation and downloadable PDF files. Jazz kit performances and tips for swing time and brushes. Tips for music business career navigation. And much, much more!