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Audiophile Imports, LTD :: Drums :: STEVE SMITH - DRUMSET TECHNIQUE and HISTORY OF THE U. S. BEAT (DBL)

::: STEVE SMITH - DRUMSET TECHNIQUE and HISTORY OF THE U. S. BEAT (DBL) :::

STEVE SMITH

2002 release. This DVD will be talked about and studied for many years to come. On disc one of this two DVD set, Steve Smith gives a breakdown and explanation of Hand Technique, Foot Technique, the Art of Practice,. Independence/Interdependence, Exercises, Licks and Phrases, Implied Metric Modulations, and Four Solo Drum Pieces. On disc two, Steve explains the origins and evolution of the 'U.S Beat' and the prehistory of the drumset in the U.S.. He demonstrates by playing examples with Vital Information and an All-Star band. In addition, Vital Information play a seventy minute set which features applications of the techniques and complex rhythms explained in disc one. Chapters include: Ragtime, Early New Orleans Jazz; Big Band, Bebop, Rhythm and Blues; Gospel, Blues, Rock, Funk, Country, and Jazz/Rock. Also included on this disc is thirty minutes of bonus footage. The Players: Vital Information; Frank Gambale, guitar; Tom Coster, keys; Baron Browne, bass; and Steve Smith , drums. The All-Star band: Mark Soskin, piano; Steve Marcus, sax; Mike Pope, acoustic bass; and Steve Smith , drums. Note: This is an uncoded NTSC DVD playable on all DVD players. Total Running Time for the Two DVD set: 275 minutes.