Customer Reviews

Beginning Drums the Fun Approach

5 star:		(8)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

Shows the basic beats for different musical styles in a very simple straightforward manner. Does this very nicely. Does not go over any technique or form which is critical! For example, if you're banging from the elbows instead of the wrists you're going to develop problems. That's why only 3 stars. Goes great in combination with the DVD by Tommy Igoe - Getting Started On Drums which does go over basic technique for beginners. I rate that one 5 stars

Grab some sticks and cardboard boxes, the whole family will have a blast, tapping along to Paul Murski's light and amusing approach to learning basic drums. All of the basic beats are covered here, including rock, 3/4 and country. And it's all in a conversational fashion that is not condescending or pushy. The split screen style allows you to easily see what each limb is supposed to be doing. His tips are helpful, and he even gets his sons involved. There's a surprise lesson at the end as a bonus involving one of our favorite genre's - surf. We don't want to work, we just want to bang on the drum all day. Thanks, Paul!

This is actually one of the first things i got when i first started playing. and its great! It really teaches you a lot easilly and straight to the point. This dvd teaches you how to play the basic beats to all kinds of music ranging from 50's rock to punk to reggae to even swing! and at the end it even has a suprise drum thing for you to learn and also towards the very end explains how to even use cardboard boxes and even your hands and legs to play the drums. even if you are just thinking about getting a drumset its still worth getting.

This was exactly the type of instruction I was looking for -- a split screen that shows what each element is doing and shows how to put them together. The only drawback was that there were only a few rock beats, which are what I was most interested in. Much of the DVD is devoted to beats I don't think I would use, such as waltz, country, boogie woogie, etc.

I was hoping to use this video w/ my kids- isn't really directed towards a younger audience

I am so glad I first bought this DVD before any other. I had never played drums before and this DVD showed to play along (basic grooves) with some of my favorite songs. Thanks to that, I did not give up because I was not overwhelmed from the start. After that, because this DVD shows you very little technique, I bought Tommy Igoe's beginner's and loved it. Then I got Jon Peckman's Picture Yourself Drumming. I have to say that this DVD made it easier for me to learn from the other DVDs, which are more informative, and more challenging from the start.
I recommend it if you are an absolute beginner and if you are the type of person who gets easily discouraged if something seems too challenging.

Starts right out with some good drumming. Easy to follow and understand. I feel like it is worth the money. If you learn the beats and practice, it could have you playing in a band pretty quickly.

Excelent video for anyone starting to play the drums , Paul Murski takes you on a simple basic approach to several music styles , the split screens and the 1,2,3,4 steps are easy to follow ( yet difficult to master )if you have your drums set in front of the TV you can quickly catch on , I don`t give it 5 stars , because I think it lacks (since its so basic ) a little explanation on the basics , such as how to hold the sticks , hit the drums , arrange them , etc.. still , an excelent purchase

It is fun and easy to follow DVD, it teaches some basics. It shows some beats from many different styles and in general set good mood and attitude. If you are first time drummer it is one of these DVDs to get. It gives you some basic tools to fill in almost every possible gig, but then you will figure out which is yours. If you want to further into blues, I would recommend "Blues Drums" DVD by Dave Russell as it is very deep. This DVD taught some sweet beats for all kind of music and I liked it a lot. Get it as it provides a good prospective on many aspects of drumming and set things right from the beginning.

I like this self taught Video. He is very effective. No BS like others.