Tiger Bill Reviews

Ultimate Drum Lessons:

Gospel and R&B Drumming

DVD

 

 

This DVD, another in the Ultimate Drumming Lesson Series, features over 90 minutes of R&B and Gospel drum lessons from a number of artists. As is the case with all titles in this series, the material in this compilation has been previously released by Hudson Music.

Let's check it out.

The Artists
The DVD, hosted by Jeff 'Lo" Davis who has been called the "godfather of modern gospel drumming" by Modern Drummer Magazine, features Steve Smith, Daniel Glass, John Blackwell, Chris Coleman, Zoro, Nathaniel Townsley, Thomas Pridgen, Adam Deitch, Marvin McQuitty, Gerald Heyward, Teddy Campbell, and Aaron Spears.

Ultimate Drum Lessons
Steve Smith on Hand claps in Gospel Music and R&B includes shuffle patterns.

Daniel Glass plays along to a modern sounding track from the 1950s.

John Blackwell offers tips and demonstrates keeping solid time when playing slow grooves.

Chris Coleman on playing along with a loop and how to "listen" when playing with other musicians.

Zoro breaks down and demonstrates Half Time Shuffle grooves in detail.

Nathaniel Townsley plays R&B with his trio.

Thomas Pridgen shows how he gets double bass grooves from a single bass pedal.

Adam Deitch explains his approach to Hip-Hop grooves and is featured in a performance with his band.

Gospel Summit (from Modern Drummer Fest 2006) features performances by Marvin McQuitty, Gerald Heyward, Teddy Campbell, and Aaron Spears.

Aaron Spears on Hip-Hop including 2 ways of working with sequence tracks - Real world approach and for us in a practice routine.

 

Bonus interview with Jeff Davis who discusses Gospel drumming.

 

This package presents a good balance of material for those interested in improving their Gospel and R&B Drumming skills.

A good value at its retail price of $14.99. Click the link below to purchase it at a discount online: