Book/CD/Online Audio/Online Video. Thomas Lang presents a completely innovative and inspired practice regime, and system for helping you develop incredible drumset technique, that will forever change your approach to drumming. Lang's awesome speed, control, finesse and unparalleled interdependence will inspire you to hone your drumming chops so that you can play more effectively in any musical context. Thomas also offers blazing solos and performances in many different styles, including a definitive version of The Black Page, the Frank Zappa tour de force. Special online video features: All of the solos, fills and exercises available in separate audio files in the ACID® format (for PC) and REX format (for Mac), which will allow you to change the tempo without effecting the pitch · Looping function for continuous play, making it easier to absorb and master each one · Bonus live performance footage and live drum solos · PDF files of transcriptions of many of Thomas' exercises and performances, including The Black Page, a photo gallery, and more. Running Time: Over 5 hours! This pack features the instructional book and CD plus online audio and video. / Pédagogie / Etude / Batterie

Eight years in the making, this 'prequel' to The Commandments of R and B Drumming delves into the rhythm and blues of the 1940s and 1950s, an incredible musical era when shuffles ruled the airwaves and modern groove playing was in its infancy. Written by Zoro and Daniel Glass, drummer for Royal Crown Revue, this book is loaded with history, photos, graphics, exercises, and transcriptions, and includes the most comprehensive guide to shuffle playing ever written.'This book/CD package is well researched, clear in its goals, and enlightening and inspiring in its approach. Keep this one on your bottom shelf- you're going to want to return to it again and again.'---Modern Drummer'Simply put, this is an essential requirement for every drummer's library.'---Drummer'I am so impressed with what Daniel and Zoro have done to secure the heritage of the modern drum set. The Commandments of Early Rhythm and Blues Drumming is a must---every inspired drummer needs to experience and learn from this masterpiece. The book will take you on a journey through our history---and knowing where we came from will assist us in our vision for the future! Thank you both for your hard work, so that generations ahead of us can forever enjoy this magical era!'---Dom FamularoDrumming's Global Ambassador'In the modern era of R and B drumming, there aren't too many drummers more qualified than both Zoro and Daniel Glass who could have tackled this subject matter with as much passion as these gentlemen have . . . Anyone wanting to delve into the roots of modern hip hop and R and B will want to look no further than this resource- it's excellent in every regard.'---DrumScene / Batterie