Steve Smith-Drumset Technique/History of the U.S. Beat DVD
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Author: Steve Smith, The Historical Band, Vital InformationActor: Smith S-Drumset Technique-History of the Us Beat
Director: Robert Wallis
Brand: Hudson Music
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 278 minutes
Published: 2002
DVD Release Date: 2002-10-28
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Model: 320343
Studio: Hudson Music
Product features:
- Running Time: 4 hours, 38 minutes
- Number of Discs: 2
- Awards: Modern Drummer Magazine 2003 Readers Poll: 1st Place, Best DVD Category
DVD Reviews of Steve Smith-Drumset Technique/History of the U.S. Beat DVD
DVD Review: More than a flashy collection of drumming wizardy
Summary: 4 Stars
Understanding our musical heritage has greater, more tangible affect than one might realize. Steve does an excellent job of very quickly giving the student a walk through musical time. The effect for me was a revelation of why some musicians today can swing or groove, and some cannot. For example, understanding the evolution of the drum set itself provides a vision of the core elements in playing and time keeping that spell the difference between swinging or not swinging.
The History portion is on the second CD, and I think that CD alone is worth the cost of the package. But the first CD is packed with great stuff, as well. I have spent most of my time playing back Steve's explanation of grip (BTW, pausing the video is a great way to see the details), having come to my own conclusion that how you hold the sticks is a very large part of the difference between playing okay and playing great. (Somebody is saying, "Duh!" But I'll bet a good majority of today's drummers don't give much thought to grip once they learn the paradiddle).
Steve's pacing in dissemination of information is easy to follow and, compared to similar training videos, well articulated. As always, the key is to resist the tempation to spend all your time watching Steve's solos rather than meticulously digesting the stuff that will actually improve your playing. (I'm actually getting a great deal of insight comparing Steve's demonstration of grip with Joe Morrello's explantion of the same topic on Joe's DVD).
If the DVD set has any shortcomings, I would say the extra digital material in the form of PDF files are lacking. Having had the opportunity to take a lesson from Steve, I asked him for insight on his practice routine. He told me to get and watch his DVD (nice sales plug, Steve--grin). I pushed him on this and asked if there were any secrets he might have held back from the DVD. He said no and indicated that there was an excellent PDF containing some great practice helps. So I expected to find some sort of planning tool, something I could actually print out and use. What I found was a single page of (albeit good) tips on better practicing, one or two of which I personally disagree with.
Other than that, if you are serious about taking your playing to the next level, the money for the DVD set should be no object.
Practice on!
Description of Steve Smith-Drumset Technique/History of the U.S. Beat DVD
Voted #1 DVD in the Modern Drummer Magazine 2003 Readers Poll! The most in-depth study of drumming technique ever done on video or DVD as well as a thorough and fascinating survey of the evolution of the primary drum set pulse in the music or the U.S., from Ragtime to Fusion. Features two bands, including the great Vital Information, this DVD is a virtual encyclopedia of drumset techniques, concepts and styles.Jazz Music CDs
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