A Natural Evolution:
How to Develop Technique

Produced by Carl Fischer Publishing on DVD and VHS, Dave Weckl's first of three in the series "A Natural Evolution" concentrates on explaining Dave's "natural" approach to the drums. In his very approachable way, with easy to understand language and careful demonstrations using a drum pad and the drum set, Dave explains his new concepts of stick grip/balance, wrist technique, and the rebound approach for both hands and feet, tying it all in with the application of live performances by the Dave Weckl Band (featuring Jay Oliver, Tom Kennedy, Buzz Feiten, and Brandon Fields). A special appearance by Freddie Gruber enriches this educational product.

Bonus features of the DVD include: alternate camera angles, live concert footage from the "Drummers Collective 25th Anniversary Concert in New York," an exclusive interview with Dave Weckl, including in depth discussions on the collection of cymbals he helped create with SABIAN (HHX EVOLUTION-see the GEAR menu!). The DVD is also in both English and Japanese languages.

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A Natural Evolution:
How to Practice

The second Video/DVD in the series, "A Natural Evolution," discusses practicing concepts, things to practice, and applies some of the concepts learned in the first Video/DVD. The viewer gets to see Dave demonstrate and explain his own warm-ups, hand and feet development, independence practice, and other foundational types of practice. Once again, live footage of the Dave Weckl Band is plentiful, with additional live performances by a special acoustic group assembled for the video, featuring Ernie Watts (saxes), Steve Weingart (piano), and Tom Kennedy on acoustic bass.

For the DVD, there is bonus footage including alternate camera angles, new live concert footage from the "Ultimate Drummer's Weekend 2002" concert in Australia, an exclusive interview with Dave, including in-depth discussions on the collection of cymbals he helped create with SABIAN (HHX EVOLUTION-see the GEAR menu!). The DVD is also in both English and Japanese languages.

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A Natural Evolution:
How to Develop Your Own Sound

In this very different video, the first of its kind really, Dave explains and demonstrates all aspects of developing your own sound.

Beginning with how to get a great acoustic sound, Dave walks you through his approach to tuning the kit. He then adds the mics, explaining the various types and their functions, and guides you in suggested selection and placement. Next, he shows the mixing console and explains how frequencies, equalization and phase cancellation can generally affect the sound of the drums and music. He also briefly discusses the use of dynamic processors, such as noise gates, compressors, and reverbs. All of the explanation is clearly demonstrated with visual graphs and audio reinforcement.

This is the most complete sound reinforcement instruction ever developed for percussionists. Of course, great performances by The Dave Weckl Band appear throughout.

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Working it Out: Latin Percussion I

Walfredo Reyes Sr. is one of the most innovative drummers/percussionists on the scene today, and has been for a very long time, starting many years ago in his homeland of Cuba. Dave decided to team up with him and produce two videos that address drummers and percussionists working together.

A very in depth study of rhythms from different lands, and how the two instruments can work together, both videos are highly recommended for instructional and musical entertainment value. Many great live performances from a group Dave put together with Otmaro Ruiz (keys), John Pena (bass), and Dave and Walfredo especially for this video.

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Working it Out: Latin Percussion II

In this second video from the Working it Out: Latin Percussion series, many styles are covered, from reggae to various Latin rhythms.

Included are some great solos featuring Dave and Walfredo's unique drumset playing, integrating Latin percussion on the drumkit. Walfredo Reyes Sr. is one of the most innovative drummers/percussionists out there, and has been for a very long time, starting many years ago in his homeland of Cuba).

This video, like the first one in the series, addresses drummers and percussionists working together.

It is a very in-depth study of rhythms from different lands and how the two instruments can complement each other and the music. Both videos are highly recommended for instructional and musical entertainment value. The video features performances by Otmaro Ruiz (keys), John Pena (bass), Dave and Walfredo.

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The Next Step

This is really the continuation of Dave's first video, "Back to Basics," as they were both shot at the same time. "The Next Step" gives ideas of what to practice for time keeping, grooves and fills, and a great foundational exercise to develop hand and feet ideas and coordination.

There are also continued performances of material from "Contemporary Drummer + One."

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Back to Basics

In this classic instructional video (his first one, produced in 1988), Dave offers invaluable insights into the fundamentals of drumming technique.

Topics covered include hand and foot technique, practice routines, and drum kit set-up and approach.

Included are several tunes from the play-along package, "Contemporary Drummer One." It is an excellent overview of drum skills for any level of experience.

DVD special features include bonus video performances featuring Dave and Walfredo Reyes Sr., guest performances by Steve Smith and Chad Smith, a complete Dave Weckl catalog preview, printable educational materials utilizing DVD-ROM, and Internet connectivity.

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