This book and DVD set presents a wealth of information based around hand technique that also covers rudiments musical phrasing and much more. Based around Smith's current use and analysis of matched-grip Drumset technique. Video text and notation come together in this package to clearly explain and demonstrate four distinct grips that Smith has identified and developed in his own playing. Each grip is thoroughly explored in its basic motions on the snare drum and then translated to drumset applications and phrases. Going beyond hand technique the book includes dozens of challenging and fun rudimental phrases that are used toapply the grips but that also build phrasing ideas vocabulary and chops. Ergonomic Drum setup Moeller motions and other topics are also covered accompanied by plenty of exciting solo playing from Smith. The book is packed with insights and practical ideas of how a drummer can develop the building blocks of a usable and hip-sounding vocabulary that has nearly limitless applications. The accompanying DVD contains matching videos for all the lessons included in the text. Each lesson is clearly numbered and titled making it easy to work with text notation and video together as you study these concepts. The video files are also available online for download or streaming using a unique access code in the book.

Having performed and/or recorded with artists such as Lady Gaga Diddy Kanye West Jill Scott Justin Timberlake and Timbaland George ?Spanky? McCurdy's playing has long been admired by awestruck drumming fans and now he divulges his secrets on this DVD! The package comes with an extensive 45-page eBook containing note-for-note transcriptions and play-along MP3 versions of all tracks played by Spanky on the DVD.Off Time/On Time explains and demonstrates a wealth of concepts licks and secrets to taking your playing to an entirely new level. One of the main topics covered on the DVD is the ability to play grooves and fills that areextremely creative and can sound ?off time.? Spanky performs many examples from basic to very advanced where he shows you his concepts and secrets to ?off time? playing. Examples are performed at different metronome settings and other approaches are explained including taking an idea on one surface and moving it around kit. All of these examples are applicable to R&B pop rock and gospel playing situations.Also covered are creative concepts to spice up your drumming tool kit including cool ideas of Spanky's own creation such as ?partial diddles ? ?the echo ? ?the CD skip ? and being able to play over-the-bar-line fills. There is also an extensive section on hand and foot techniques and tricks including foot doubles before-and-after effects with the hi-hat ?sneak attack? bass drum technique playing off time with the ride cymbal hi-hat/snare combinations and much more. All of the concepts presented on the DVD are then demonstrated by Spanky as he plays along to several funky melodic tracks of his own composition.Running time: 1 hour 40 minutes.