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| Secret Weapons for the Modern Drummer DVD | 
| Director: Jojo Mayer
Actor: Jojo Mayer
Studio: Hudson Music
Category: DVD
List Price: $39.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (51 reviews)
Sales Rank: 5335
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), German (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 180 minutes
Number Of Items: 2
Discs: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 320643
UPC: 884088157142
EAN: 0884088157142
ASIN: B000S6TNLI
Release Date: July 5, 2007
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
Very Instructive Video From a Fantastic Drummer May 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I used to play the drums long, long time ago in high school and part of college, then I did something stupid: I sold them. I've always regretted this and just recently purchased an electronic drum set to catch up on lost time. Being that it is not exactly like riding a bike (the fundamentals come back but overall I feel like a spaz), I decided to relearn everything the right way by getting some drum DVD's and books. Of the several training items I purchased, this one is the best. JoJo is entertaining, extremely talented, and does an excellent job demonstrating what he is trying to teach you. He doesn't zip through anything during the lessons. Plus he has a good sense of humor and is easy to listen to. This is one great instructional DVD and highly recommended. Even for spazzes like me who are relearning how to play.
A must have for every drummer April 24, 2008
These 2 DVD's are full of advanced technique and I believe every drummer can benefit from this awesome product. Jojo Mayer breaks steps down into the simplest forms and shows you clear explanations of every technique. The video work is awesome on this instructional video and just enhances the excellent materal within. Unlike other vidoes I watch and pass on or resale, this one will stay in the library for reference--there is so much advanced content that you will find yourself rewinding and reviewing again and again as you work on these techniques.
Great Technique Resource April 21, 2008
JoJo Mayer takes the time to explain concepts properly and thoroughly with multiple demonstrations. This is invaluable to me since I don't automagically understand a concept just by having it demonstrated to me. All of the mechanics of the free stroke, moeller, and other techniques are broken down in detail with even some slow motion capture of the demonstrations.
Beginners should still have a reliable teacher who knows these techniques to correct any minor mistakes. Moeller technique, especially, can be detrimental if not practiced properly and can create more strain instead of relieving it. Check to see if your teacher has studied with any players who focus on hand technique (Joe Morello, Jim Chapin, Dom Famularo, Danny Gottlieb, etc.)
The only point in the video that I did not agree with was using the middle finger and thumb as the fulcrum for german grip as opposed to the index and thumb. It's a personal preference, but I have never felt comfortable playing that way. If the grip is used improperly, that can be another source of strain and impede your development as a player.
The Most Important DVD You Will Ever Own (If you are a Drummer) April 18, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I am a musician, drum instructor and music school owner. I have studied with Dom Famularo, Jim Chapin and Joe Morello and without question, this is the best instructional video on the Moeller technique in existence. JoJo is truly marvellous and breaking down Freestrokes, Moeller, Pumping Motions and how to apply them on the kit. The technical production is superb and the animations really bring out the lessons clearly. If you find you are sore, experience pain, break sticks, drum heads or any of the many aliments that plague drummers then you need to have this video. If you wish to play with more speed and have great control and feel, then this video is for you.
I would not be without Jo Jo's Video and it is one of my main teaching tools along with Tommy Igoes Groove Essentials, Jim Chapin's Speed, Power, Control and Endurance and Dom Famularo's book It's Your Move.
Great video! April 5, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
My son was trying to teach himself and this Video tought him the basic technique of drumming, and mostly a technique used to prevent straining your rist, and hands! This is a very good video for technique!!! It helped him a lot!
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