DVD

Video lessons and performances from some of the greatest players and teachers of our time. Hudson Music was founded on our DVD catalog, and it’s still going strong, today.

Snake Davis: Master Class Wth Snake Davis

$31.95

In this video, after opening with a sensational track from his new CD followed by more tracks throughout the video, Snake proceeds through one invaluable section after another explaining with clear demonstrations how he gets his unique sound and that seductive tone breathing techniques, tongue and other oral techniques, special effects, practice routines and more.

Snake also waxes lyrical throughout the video with absolutely priceless advice on being a top session player, professionalism and overcoming nerves, absolute gems of wisdom that anyone wishing to make a career in the music business (or any business) would benefit from because Snake Davis is a consummate professional.

Paul Elliott: Technically Speaking

$34.95

Paul Elliot is one of the UK’s most in demand musicians, appearing in festivals, studios and drum clinics across the country.

In this DVD, Paul discusses the role and importance of technique in drumming, methodically analysing and demonstrating many of the common problems associated with technique. He goes on to cover the relationship between technique, vocabulary and groove playing. ‘Technically Speaking’, which also includes Terry Gregory on bass, will give you an invaluable and inspirational insight into the importance of developing good technique by a truly great musician and educator.

Mark Mondesir: The Mystery Unfolds

$26.95

Championed by Tony Williams and Dennis Chambers, Mark Mondesir is considered to be one of the best drummers on the planet.

In this DVD, self-taught Mark breaks down his style of playing to just 7 rudiments. In analysing all of these, he demistifies the type of drumming that has baffled drummers for years. Be prepared, this video may alter the way you play the drums forever!

Matthias Philipzent: Cajon Drumset

$29.95

In this video the drummer/percussionist Matthias Philipzen explains and demonstrates the varied possibilities of using the Cajon in today’s music.

His work contains the essential basics, styles and ways of playing this extraordinary percussion instrument. In both German and English.

Hakim Ludin: Modern Percussion Vol. 5 – Playing Modern Congas

$34.95

For the first time, this DVD covers all the rhythms and techniques that are relevant for playing Congas. Presented by Hakim Ludin, one of the top international percussionists and shooting star at the Montreal Drum Festival, this volume is a valuable source for the beginning and more advanced percussionist on Conga.

Hakim Ludin: Modern Percussionist Vol4 – Bongos

$34.95

Playing Bongos is a fascination dialogue between man and woman: Macho and Hembra – the two drums with this unforgettable sound. With its roots in the Cuban Son- and Salsa-music, playing the Bongos has had a big global break through with the artistic performances of Bongo maestros such as Armando Peraza with Santana.

With this DVD Hakim Ludin gives a clear insight into playing the Bongos with valuable information about basic rhythms and exercises, complex patterns, finger techniques, movements and soloing. Modern rhythms on Bongos is presented by one of the most fascinating and progressive percussionists of nowadays and a must have for Percussionists.

Hakim Ludin: Modern Percussionist Vol3 – Cajon

$34.95

Cajon is one of the most popular percussion instruments of modern music. Great fun to play and simple to transport – you can create numerous modern grooves on it to fit in various musical environments.

The way how to do this is presented by one of the most fascinating and progressive percussionists of nowadays – Hakim Ludin. He shows not only the techniques and sounds on Cajon but gives a large insight into creative and artistic playing on Cajon for everyone.

Hakim Ludin: Modern Percussionist Vol2 – Framedrums

$34.95

Framedrums are one of the oldest instruments on Earth. Hakim Ludin presents modern grooves, techniques and sound creation introducing various representatives of framedrums: Pandariq, Freehand Drum, and Circle Drum. Easy to play along with, this DVD offers a wide range of exercises and rhythms ready for playing or developing musical styles.

Hakim Ludin: Modern Percussionist Vol1 – Kanjira

$34.95

This DVD is a profound introduction into south-Indian rhythmic counting system, based on syllables. Hakim Ludin offers a tool to build up rhythmic stability and to create an understanding of complex, or odd rhythmic structures.

The method, exercises and rhythms are presented on the smallest frame drum in the world, the south-Indian snake drum, Kanjira.

Matthias Philipzen: Heck Stick, Sidekick And Shaker – In Combination With The Cajon

$18.95

Drummer / percussionist Matthias Philipzen presents two very innovative percussion instruments, the Heck Stick and the Sidekick, allowing the Cajon to become a complete drumset and making all styles possible.

  • Chapter 1: Heck Stick – basics, special sounds and coordination with the Cajon
  • Chapter 2: Sidekick – Accents and ostinati-figures combined with Cajon
  • Chapter 3: Combination – Heck Stick, Sidekick and Cajon
  • Chapter 4: Shaker – Various combinations of different shakers with Cajon
  • Chapter 5: Styles / Play-alongs – Now it’s your turn! Play your complete “drumset” with the band: Pop, Blues, Shuffle, High Life, Bossa Nova, Samba, Techno, Reggae and more

LickSamples: Rock Drum Fills

$24.95

In this DVD, drummer Mansaku Kimura demonstrates over 230 fills for rock, funk, blues and Latin styles of drumming. Each of these fills is demonstrated within the context of a song in order for you to hear and better understand how it fits into the groove.

Jerry Barns: Licksamples Funk R&B Bass

$24.95

Jerry Barnes, Bassist for Roberta Flack, Chaka Khan, Whitney Houston and others, shows you twenty-seven of the ultimate funk/R&B Bass patterns in this lesson filmed in 1999.

He covers classic patterns from the 1960s to ’80s, plus exciting performances with Bass, Drums and a full band.

Includes a lesson booklet with complete transcriptions with tab.