Product Details

• Actors: Billy Ward, Andy Hess
• Directors: Steve Marino
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Hal Leonard
• DVD Release Date: July 27, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0002IQM84
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #95,645 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

The Billy Ward - Big Time DVD is a riveting look at the very essence of what makes the human clock tick. Included are lessons, performances and insights, all presented in a format that strips the art of drumming to its very core. Join world-renowned session drummer and educator Billy Ward as he explores a vital and untapped side of practical groove theory.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars good dvd but, July 1, 2006

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jlbjr (bay area, ca.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Billy Ward - Big Time (DVD)

I bought this dvd because of the high rating it received in modern drummer magazine. I was really disappointed with the content. I am assuming that this was based on a clinic he may have been giving with some performances mixed in. The dvd really was not edited well and seems to jump around. For example I would be getting into a concept he was talking about then it jumps to him performing with a bass player which has no connection to the concept he was talking about. As an experienced drummer we all should have internal clocks to help us count, help with the groove and, to keep the music going he really is not covering anything new or unknown. There are some morsels of knowledge but I am actually shocked that this is highly rated for anyone other than a beginner.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Big Time" is a must have!!, February 25, 2006

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Bill Bunkers (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Billy Ward - Big Time (DVD)

I've had the pleasure of 2 lessons with Billy and if you can't find your way to NYC to study with him, or have and want a refresher course within your reach, this is a great video.

Billy is one of the most insightful musicians on the scene today. The video will give you a wealth of tools to take back to your playing immediately -- technique as well as psychological approach. If you had one DVD in your collection, this would be the one to own!

1.0 out of 5 stars Lousy DVD, December 25, 2011

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J. Kereakoglow "- J." (Lowell, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Billy Ward - Big Time (DVD)

This is an hour and a half of Billy listening to himself talk. You won't find any good ideas, exercises or even captivating soloing here; it's just boring, pompous monologue. I recommend instructional videos by Thomas Lang, his are filled with good exercises.