Product Details

• Actors: Ultimate Beginner
• Format: 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
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Warner Brothers Pub.
• DVD Release Date: February 5, 2002
• Run Time: 65 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00005YWK2
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #17,809 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

64 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent instruction and instructor, April 24, 2005

By	Colleen "Don't Hold Back" (DC) - See all my reviews

I have never played drums but always wanted to learn. So I got a small digital drum set. I was not satisfied with the instruction video that came with it and decided to try "The Ultimate Beginner Series Drum Basics" with Sandy Gennaro instructing.

The instruction itself is clear, articulate, and each lesson builds on the next. But his professionalism and obvious passion for drumming shines through every moment and is a real inspiration. This guy has not an ounce of pretension or ego - he just REALLY loves to play the drums, is completely expert yet can easily relate to the beginner. In two weeks, I was able to play right along with everything he does in the example sessions. I also have never been able to understand how to read music for tempo and rhythm, but understood it easily when he explained it, and even understood the basics of how to read drum music!

I am a 49 year old women with no previous experience, so if I can do this I would bet that anyone can. We are all born with a sense of rhythm, and if you think you don't have one you're wrong. This guy will help you rediscover it. I am actually back online right now to see if I can find any other instructional DVDs he has done.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great DVD for beginners, March 3, 2006

By	P. Strickland (South Carolina) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'm a new drummer and this is the first instructional DVD I've viewed. I found it quite informative; Sandy is a great teacher and, though rather informal, obviously has the knowledge of and passion for the drums. The format of the program appears to have covered the basics; I not only feel 'drum-smarter', but I was playing simple combinations along with Sandy in no time. I'll be able to view it several more times and eventually learn the more complex moves he taught. I really enjoyed this DVD and am glad I bought it.

24 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Video, August 4, 2004

By	P. J Raimondi "Mavrick2003" (Mavrick2003) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Listen, if you are a beginner drummer I think this video is fantastic. I never picked up a pair of sticks before and after watching this video, I was able to count and play with 3 different limbs. This gino from the NY know's how to rock. He teachs posture, some technique but the mainly the fundamentals.
recommended!