In the Pocket: Drums: Instrumental Tutor

John Blackwell brings his R&B/Funk/Pop drumming mastery to this enlightening educational DVD. Filmed in front of a live audience John demonstrates the musical skills that habe made him the drummer of choice for artists such as Prince Patti LaBelle and Justin Timberlake. John performs his original compositions with a burning band: Gary Grainger on Bass Mike Scott on Guitar and Corey Bernhard on Keyboards. Interspersed among the performances John touches on topics including grooving/playing in the pocket foot technique and showmanship along with extensive commentary and demonstrations of the grooves and concepts that have influenced him. Also featured is specialguest Marcus Williams John's teacher who leads an extensive master class segment on his amazing foot technique and soloing concepts. Also includes a PDF eBook containing transcriptions of John's grooves as well as other educational material. Also includes Spanish and German translations.

Accents and Ghost Notes: The Subtleties of Great Drumming- Groove Studies has been written for intermediate-level drummers who want to take their playing to the next level. Being able to play a fast and complex rhythm is pointless if it doesn't have a good feel. This book will help players to focus on applying the skills and concepts they have already learned in order to inject their playing with life character and feel. The exercises in this book are fun as well as useful and studies are included on the subjects of timing motion coordination technique and touch. Groove Studies features: 73 audio tracks thatinclude demos and full-band tracks that can be used as play-alongs Basic beats with accented hi-hat Use of rimshots and ghost notes Pull-outs and controlled strokes Triplets and shuffle rhythms Cymbal ostinatos and more The price of the book includes access to audio tracks that are available online for streaming or download using the unique code provided. Groove Studies includes Playback+ a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch set loop points and pan left or right - available exclusively from Hal Leonard. The author Adam Moses has played with numerous bands and renowned artists across several genres. He leads the variety band Empty Pocket and teaches Drum lessons in Greensboro N. C.