Billy Ward - Big Time

Starring:Billy Ward
Studio: Hal Leonard
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
Description
This DVD is a riveting look at the very essence of what makes the human clock tick. Included are lessons, performances and insights, all presented in a new and groundbreaking format that strips the art of drumming to its very core. Join world-renowned session drummer and educator Billy Ward as he explores a vital and untapped side of practical groove theory. Extensive bonus features include: Billy's alternate perspective on basic rudiments, fills, shuffles and miking techniques

45 minutes of uncut footage of solos and jams with fast-rising bassist Andy Hess

Description

This DVD is a riveting look at the very essence of what makes the human clock tick. Included are lessons, performances and insights, all presented in a new and groundbreaking format that strips the art of drumming to its very core. Join world-renowned session drummer and educator Billy Ward as he explores a vital and untapped side of practical groove theory. Extensive bonus features include: Billy's alternate perspective on basic rudiments, fills, shuffles and miking techniques

45 minutes of uncut footage of solos and jams with fast-rising bassist Andy Hess

Billy and Andy demonstrate the importance of pocket and break down the elements of timekeeping or go behind the kit with the optional "foot-cam" view and commentary by Billy.

Customer Reviews:

The Best Drumming DVD........2007-01-10

Gets beyond licks and tricks and focuses on building skills to get better at making music, the skills that will get you hired as a musician, and will open new levcel of creative freedom in your playing,

it really is that good.

good dvd but.......2006-07-01

I bought this dvd because of the high rating it received in modern drummer magazine. I was really disappointed with the content. I am assuming that this was based on a clinic he may have been giving with some performances mixed in. The dvd really was not edited well and seems to jump around. For example I would be getting into a concept he was talking about then it jumps to him performing with a bass player which has no connection to the concept he was talking about. As an experienced drummer we all should have internal clocks to help us count, help with the groove and, to keep the music going he really is not covering anything new or unknown. There are some morsels of knowledge but I am actually shocked that this is highly rated for anyone other than a beginner.

"Big Time" is a must have!!.......2006-02-26

I've had the pleasure of 2 lessons with Billy and if you can't find your way to NYC to study with him, or have and want a refresher course within your reach, this is a great video.

Billy is one of the most insightful musicians on the scene today. The video will give you a wealth of tools to take back to your playing immediately -- technique as well as psychological approach. If you had one DVD in your collection, this would be the one to own!

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