Jeff Porcaro: Instructional DVD for Drums (1988)

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• 1988

In this DVD, Jeff describes his approach to straight time, triplet and shuffle feels, as well as Latin grooves. Jeff breaks down a variety of drum patterns, including his most famous groove from Toto's megahit "Rosanna". This jam-packed 34-minute program is full of helpful suggestions on such topics as half-time shuffles, bass drum pedal technique and a host of other personal tips. You will see that by using different accents and timing techniques you can achieve a wide variety of effects on the high hat. A live band setting, featuring his brother Michael Porcaro on bass and studio musician, songwriter David Garfield on keyboards, creates an exciting atmosphere to help demonstrate Jeff's famous grooves. This is truly a unique opportunity to receive a private drum lesson from a versatile and respected musician.