The first DVD disc in this training pack covers:
- An overview of the drum legend/key for drum notation
- A guide to drum gear selection for Jazz
- How to tune your drums for Jazz music
- An overview of traditional and match grips
- How to count triplet note values
- Tips for counting in a swing tune with a band
- A look at the differences between straight eighth notes and swing eighth notes
- An overview of correct bass drum technique
- An overview of hi-hat techniques
- A complete and detailed guide to to developing a Jazz groove
- An overview of the key differences between playing with a big band vs playing with a combo band.
- An introduction to the shuffle groove
- An overview of playing 4/4 Jazz with a 2 feel
- Introduction to drum set comping
- 62 snare drum comping exercises
- 62 bass drum comping exercises
- 56 hi-hat comping exercises
- 63 snare and bass drum comping exercises
The second DVD disc in this training pack covers:
- 33 unique Jazz fills
- 5 fills based around the triple stroke roll
- 14 Jazz fills using the double paradiddle rudiment
- 12 exercises for setups and hits
- 9 exercises based on 3 note independence
- 14 broken ride patterns
- An introduction to trading twos, fours, and eights
- A introduction on how to hold brushes
- A detailed look at brush technique
- 10 brush exercises within 4/4
- Mike performs a drum solo using brushes
- 12 exercises for 3/4 swing
- 29 exercises for 3/4 swing comping
- 30 Jazz fills played in a 3/4 feel
- 7 beats that incorporate brushes in a 3/4 feel
- 15 beats to use within a 5/4 swing feel
- 36 exercises for 5/4 comping
- 28 fills for use within 5/4 swing
- 6 beats incorporating brushes within 5/4
The playalong DVD and audio CD in this training pack cover:
- Ten fun Jazz play-along tracks
- A video guide to playing drum solos
- Four complete drum solos
- Special DVD-bonus items
- Audio CD featuring all 10 play-along tracks minus drums
The complete and detailed workbook covers:
- Over 70 pages of detailed training material that works in companion with the DVD training videos to teach you all the various Jazz drum beats, fills, and patterns to develop this fun an exciting style of music.
- The book includes sheet music, articles, tips n' tricks, and much more to guide you along the way
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