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The Doumbek Video [VHS]

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I bought a copy of this video from a well-known music supplier (not Amazon), and have been very disappointed in the quality of the tape. There are two camera angles, one showing Kessler head on, one from the side. The soundtrack on the head-on shots is about half a second out-of-sync with the picture, which is annoying at the best of times but basically useless in a drumming video. Some of the shots are also poorly lit (over-exposed, rather than under exposed). Thinking it might be a faulty tape, I did get it exchanged - but the replacement is just the same. (Note: I am in the UK, but my VCR plays NTSC format, and it doesn't have a problem with other tapes from the US.) It's a useful video, but the production quality gets in the way.

I found this video very helpful. I especially appreciate the time spent on developing time-sense. That's such a fundamental part of music, and Kessler has practical and entertaining suggestions for developing better rhythmic sense. I've been hand drumming for years, but mostly in informal drum circles and such. Having this video as a resource is going to save me alot on beginner lessons. 8-