Everything Is Timekeeping I & II (DVD)

Publisher: Alfred Music
Approx. running time: 4 hours

Time is a musical essential. Whether you are playing a simple beat, a fill, or a solo, time should inform every choice you make at the drums. Hence, Everything Is Timekeeping.
This DVD features Peter Erskine's instructional videos "Everything Is Timekeeping" and "Timekeeping 2", which were previously available only on VHS.

Assisting Peter on this DVD are guitarist John Abercrombie and bassist Marc Johnson. With the focus always on time and feel, Peter covers topics such as the jazz ride pattern, ride cymbal technique, basic jazz independence and coordination, improvisation, and composition. Also featured are advanced musical styles and ethnic grooves such as samba, calypso, Afro-Latin, reggae, jazz, and funk.

In addition, there are brand-new special features, including performances with vibraphonist Mike Mainieri, an extended lesson in brush-playing techniques, an in-depth interview, and a video montage.
The DVD also includes PDF files of the booklets that accompanied the original releases.

Video Sample

• Everything Is Timekeeping I & II (DVD) - 30%
• Modern Drummer Legends: Peter Erskine
• Peter Erskine - Essential Drum Fills
• The Drum Perspective
• Drumset Essentials Volume 1
• Drumset Essentials Volume 2
• Drumset Essentials Volume 3
• Drum Concepts & Techniques
• Time Awareness for All Musicians 
• Weather Report - No Beethoven - 20%
• Live in New York City - A Concert/Clinic (DVD) - 25%