Customer Reviews

Back to Basics [VHS]

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- spends alot of time showing of his chops with no explanation
- the basics that he shows are pretty basic, how to hold sticks, sitting on the stool, tuning.
- says you should buy somebody else's books to learn how to do what he does?!?

if you are hoping to learn something from this dvd, i would pass. if you really like his style and sound and just want to watch him play for about 40 minutes, then this would be for you.

I returned this dvd

This is an exellent video. When I watched it I absolutely loved it. Dave Weckl guides you through everything from tuning to playing your drums. If you are a new or begining drummer or you just want to get your chops up, this is the video to buy. I bought it when I was just starting drumming and it taught me a lot of things that I still use to this day. Dave Weckl is an exellent and influential drummer with some of the greatest skills that I have ever seen (and I have seen a lot of other drummers). In my opinion he is one of the best ever. I have seen a great deal of other drum and percussion videos and this one was easily the best. If you want to learn your way around the kit and the business of drumming or you just want to sharpen your skills this is the video for you.

Dave's introduction to stick control is so eye-opening, that I continue to watch and rewatch those early sequences, at full speed and in slow motion. Each time I see something new and helpful in gaining the kind of stick control that a serious drummer must have.

Meanwhile, I haven't even gotten to the bass drum and high hat sections.

I wish I had seen this video 8 years ago when it first came out. It would have made a huge difference, considering the difference it has already made for me in the three weeks since I bought it.

Dave Weckl is not only a great drummer, he is also a very, very good instructor. In this video, Back to Basics, he doesn't only cover the basics of Stick Control/Techhiques and Bass drum Techniques but also covers some advance topics such as independence and attitude. I have purchased over 40 instructional drum videos but this one by far is the best and the most educational drum instructional video I have ever had. I have reviewed it several times already. It's Excellent and I recommend this to drummers of all levels.

He is a radical dynamic drummer and teacher. I found his video informative and challenging. He focuses on basic fundamentals and techniques that are vitally necessary for a drummers progress. He is precise and clean in his playing. You will notice the change in your own playing once you have emulated his moves and mastered his techniques. He gives you a positive outlook as to where your own drumming is at.

Great for intermediate level drummers. Dave's techniques are great, and his solos mezmorized me. I watch this tape just for fun; however, I use the info for serious practice sessions.

Unlike most drummers, Dave actually knows exactly what he does when he plays, and he is exceptionally good at teaching it. He is also the best drummer I have ever seen.

Dave Weckl is able to communicate subtle tips in an effective manner that is useful to drummers at every level.

I know by looking at all of the reviews on Weckl's DVDs, I had a hard time deciding what to buy. This is, by far, the best one. Even with advanced drummers, you'll get something out of the basics here. Weckl, although gives some basics, actually puts some really good insight on to them, it's very surprising that even though you're advanced you can get something out of it! Definitely recommended!

Simply put, this is the most comprehensive, easy to follow how-to technical drumming video available. Drummers of all levels will profit from Dave's genius. You WON'T be dissapointed.