Adventures in Rhythm, Vol. 1: Close-Up on Congas

ID: 30-LPV120N

Richie Gajate-Garcia's extensive professional playing and teaching experience gives a uniquely diverse approach to learning this expressive instrument. This video package includes practice lessons and a companion book for practice away from the TV....

Adventures in Rhythm, Vol. 2: Close-Up on Bongos and Timbales

ID: 30-LPV130N

In this video, master percussionist Richie Gajate-Garcia builds upon the basic concepts of Latin rhythm studied in the video Close-Up on Congas. Richie begins by showing essential patterns used in playing bongo, timbales, maracas, guiro, and cowbell, w...

Adventures in Rhythm: From Afro-Cuban to Rock

ID: 30-LPV150N

From Afro-Cuban to Rock demonstrates the implementation of the rhythms of Cuba into non-traditional settings. This video showcases the Santana rhythm section starring Raul Rekow and Karl Perazzo on congas, timbales, and other percussion instruments. Jo...

Alfred's Drum Method, Book 1

ID: 00-300

The ideal beginning snare drum method. Book 1 covers Rudimental Studies, Roll Studies, Contest Solos, and Bass Drum and Cymbal Techniques. Book 2 covers Traditional Rudimental Style, Corps Style, Orchestral Style, Accessory Instruments, and Multiple Pe...

Alfred's Drum Method, Book 2

ID: 00-302

The ideal beginning snare drum method. Book 1 covers Rudimental Studies, Roll Studies, Contest Solos, and Bass Drum and Cymbal Techniques. Book 2 covers Traditional Rudimental Style, Corps Style, Orchestral Style, Accessory Instruments, and Multiple Pe...

An Introduction to Hand Percussion, Vol. 1: Congas

ID: 00-LPVC101N

Wilson "Chembo" Corniel teaches how to assemble three types of conga stands, how to tune the congas, what pitch is appropriate for each size of conga, the four basic hits (open, closed, slap, and muff), special accents and sounds, and more. Y...

Community Drumming for Health and Happiness

ID: 30-LPV115N

Community Drumming for Health and Happiness is a fun, exciting and comprehensive video showing drummers of all levels how to join in the passion and spirit of individual and community drumming. Part 1 (60 min.) features basic and intermediate level ins...

Drum Wars: The Ultimate Battle!

ID: 27-PRV13

Carmine and Vinny Appice break out the heavy artillery in this entertaining no-holds-barred battle to the finish. Both drummers play great solos and do great ensemble work in their own inimitable style. This video is packed with hilarious spoofs and dr...

Latin Rock for Gringos
Learn Salsa from a Pro!

ID: 27-PRV10

The drummer for the band Chicago, Tris will show you how to play salsa, Latin rock and drum parts from some of his hits. With booklet. (approx. 50 min.)

Live at PIT (Percussion Institute of Technology)

ID: 27-PRV11

Short on spoken word but long in action, this video showcases the talents of two well-known Toronto drummers, Paul DeLong and Rick Gratton. Featured as solo artists and then in duet, Paul and Rick play breathtaking solos and demonstrate their technical...