The Commandments Of R&B Drumming - by ZoRo

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Zoro - drummer of international importance, and recorded albums and has worked with bands such as Lenny Kravitz, Bobby Brown, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, The New Edition, Jody Watley, Sean Lennon, Philip Bailey, Lisa Marie Presley and many others. On his video, "Minister of the groove," says sticking to chronological order, the history of R & B grooves. As the most respected drummer in the area, Zoro reveals the secrets of your favorite rhythms. Demonstrates and examines in detail their achievements, Drumming philosophy and approach to the game that allowed him to become the number one drummer in the category of R & B Drummer of the Year by the voting results Modern Drummer magazine's readers in the year 2000.

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Training video consists of parts:

# 1 The Soul Era

Volume 1 - The Soul Era explores Gospel, blues, early R & B, and New Orleans to the Motown sound. Covers original songs by R & B legends such as James Brown, The Meters, Aretha Franklin, and the Four Tops. Features ride work, dynamics, buzz strokes, and exercises for mastering the shuffle.

# 2 The Funk Era

Volume 2 - The Funk Era explores the evolution of funk drumming from James Brown to the disco era. Covers original songs by James Brown; Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Band; Earth, Wind, and Fire; and others. Features ride work, touch, the authentic hi-hat approach to funk, and much more.

# 3 The Hip-Hop Era

Volume 3 - Hip Hop explores the rap era, the go-go movement, and new jack swing to the urban R & B sound of today. Covers original songs by Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers, The Time, and Janet Jackson. Features the history of rap music, the evloution and influence of the drum machine, the relationship between jazz and hip-hop, and playing with a click track.

Run time: ~170 min