Without a doubt one of the most expansive and comprehensive drumming DVD’s on hand technique ever produced, Jojo Mayer’s Secret Weapons for the Modern Drummer is recommended for drummers of every age, style and skill level. This double-DVD, 3-hour set is available from the Limited division of Hudson Music and covers a wide range of information on drumming technique, from the most fundamental to the most advanced concepts. Yet, Secret Weapons is more than just the ultimate instructional method and reference guide, it also showcases the inspiring artistry, musical philosophy and ground breaking technical abilities of one of today’s most progressive performers, innovators and educators.
Filmed in crystal clear digital video and audio and shot at a variety of locations in and around the Manhattan area, Secret Weapons explains closely guarded and never before published secrets of the great drumming masters as well as Jojo’s very own approaches to drumming with special features like animated graphics, practice exercises and troubleshooting tips that will allow all drummers to unlock the inner workings and mysteries of even the most challenging hand movements and guide them through easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions on how to understand and master them.
Among Jojo’s flawless demonstrations and in-depth explanations, Secret Weapons’ various chapters feature topics such as:
- A basic approach to technique and the physics of drumming.
- Analysis of hand positions, matched and traditional grips, rebound and the fulcrum and the Gladstone, Moeller and finger techniques.
- Highly-evolved, hybrid techniques such as the push-pull, drop-bounce, reverse stroke and one-handed roll.
- Exercises to build Speed, Accuracy, Endurance, Power and Dexterity
- Concepts to troubleshoot and overcome drumming technical barriers.
- Warm-Up and Practice tips.
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