Secret Weapons for the Modern Drummer DVD
by Jojo Mayer
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Actor: Jojo MayerDirector: Jojo Mayer
Brand: Hudson Music
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Original Language); German (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 180 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-07-05
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Model: 320643
Studio: Hudson Music
DVD Reviews of Secret Weapons for the Modern Drummer DVD
DVD Review: At least 5 stars!
Summary: 5 Stars
Honestly, I don't understand how anyone could rate this DVD under 5 stars. It is that thorough, that helpful, and that good! Compare the DVD's price with the price of private drum lessons, and the DVD's price is more than worth it. The purpose of my review is to insist that this product is nothing less than 5 stars.
The only thing Jojo Mayer could have done better with this DVD, is offer a full refund to unsatisfied customers. That would help with buyer confidence. Buy it!
DVD Review: This gives an inspiring starting point - the rest is up to you
Summary: 5 Stars
I might be on my own here, but I think there are some drummers like myself who, although we have been playing for years (20 years plus for me), have not had lessons or cannot afford them. Nevertheless, we are still hungry for information and inspiration. One can only listen to records for so long without wanting to see someone actually playing.
These type of instructional DVD's are shortcuts, but are the next best thing to lessons, I feel.
This DVD fulfils that educational need for me - I find I can go back to it every so often. Anything that shows drummers that they do not need to hurt themselves by playing too hard by showing that natural physics should be made to work for us is very welcome. I think that in itself is a secret weapon - it's also VERY obvious, but there must be a few drummers out there who think they've got to look like they are in pain whilst playing and confuse that with making an effort.
Hopefully this DVD shows them that they need to think about how they move and why some techniques may not be good for the arm, wrist or hand.
If an instrumentalist wishes to perform (and be paid to perform) well into their 60's or beyond, they will need good technique - that probably holds true for any instrument. What Jojo does on this DVD in a lighthearted but fully accurate manner is show that the modern drummer has quite a few options available - in the way of using different strokes and grips.
It is likely he will enlighten you to some extent, depending on how much you already know, of course.
I won't use all of the techniques he describes, but the DVD did (and continues to) show me that I need to be aware of how my hands move and whether they are hurting whilst I'm playing at a gig. If they are, then I change what I'm doing. I can't do that if I don't have options - this DVD equips you well.
It will depend on the style of music you like to play and you may find some of the ideas to be a bit like 'tricks', like the one-handed roll.
Those who like to play full out rock may see that Jojo can play in a jazzy way and may follow that interest - in that case, may I also recommend Steve Smith's DVD, 'Standing on the Shoulders of Giants'.
DVD Review: My Son Loves It!
Summary: 5 Stars
My son is an avid drummer and requested this DVD specifically for Christmas. He absolutely loves it.DVD Review: A must have for all levels, certainly beginners...
Summary: 4 Stars
I am a novice drummer, but been playing other instruments on/off forever. I found his bottoms up review on how to hold the stick, how to strike the surface, how the various arm/wrist motions are to be done, very very useful. I take weekly lessons in which I don't have patience to do this stuff, so I bought this DVD so as to catch up on the basics on my own cheap time. I learned a ton just from side 1 of the DVD.... he teaches this stuff with nice slow-mo closeups so that a novice like me could actually replicate his moves and stroke sounds.
Jojo--- excellent job and you've done a great service for drummers everywhere. Not a cheap DVD, but worth it... I'd say this DVD is the same as about 10 one hour private lessons from someone of Jojo's calibre... do you think you could get that for $39? Nah. So I am happy with my expenditure...
DVD Review: Jojo is the best
Summary: 5 Stars
Fantastic explanation and vision of the secret weapons. I have improved my playing in two weeks, but is still long way to go.
Description of Secret Weapons for the Modern Drummer DVD
Jojo Mayers Secret Weapons for the Modern Drummer is recommended for drummers of every age, style and skill level. The double-DVD, 3-hour set is available from the Limited division of Hudson Music and covers a wide range of information on drumming technique, from the most fundamental to the most advanced. Filmed in crystal clear digital video and audio and shot at a variety of locations in and around Manhattan, Secret Weapons explains closely guarded and never before published secrets of the great masters as well as Jojos own approaches with special features like animated graphics, practice exercises and troubleshooting tips.General DVDs
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