The Commandments of R&B Drumming by Zoro

A Comprehensive Visual Guide to Soul, Funk & Hip-Hop

In this award-winning DVD, Zoro brings his intense passion for funky music to life with an in-depth and entertaining look at the history of rhythm & blues music and drummers. His unique presentation delves into the evolution of R&B drumming by demonstrating grooves that span a 100-year timeline, from gospel and New Orleans, to funk and hip-hop! Now you can get the original Commandments of R&B Drumming, volumes 1, 2, and 3 all in one DVD! Special features include a performance only feature, hilarious outtakes, a bonus funky Zoro solo, a photo gallery with commentary, an interactive drumset, and interactive menus.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• zoro
• drums
• hip-hop
• r&b
• funk
• soul
• drummers
• janet jackson
• commandments

[AllenPinchloaf]

Whats up freak.He is killin' it!!

[jeffc6676]

The video is the truth. Is just as hard if not harder than to play tastefully in the pocket compared to playing super choppy music. All the drummers I've encountered that understand and adhere to this HAVE the amazing chops yet only pull them out during the appropriate time. That's why they work everyday instead of trying to find a band that fits their specific narrow skillset. If you don't have an absolute hard-on for old school R&B music, it's very difficult to understand this.

[sigmaK9]

@pistolCrockett

A drummer doesn't have to be boring to stay in the pocket. But too many artists in hip-hop and R&B seem to be believe "Boring Equals Solid", which makes hip-hop and R&B very dull for rockers and metal heads.

I understand your annoyance with those who insist on playing mini-drum solos every four or five measures. It's annoying to the more experienced listener, but hip-hop and R&B suffers the OPPOSITE problem.  The drums are TOO restrained and that makes it very boring.

[pistolCrockett]

Nice Pocket Zoro!

[pistolCrockett]

@sigmaK9 With all due respect your comment show your inexperience. Having “Chops” is more than playing big fills. It take disciple to play in the pocket (Groove)...I'm not impressed with drummers that over play every four bars. I've seen Zoro play many times, the cat is amazing, when he needs to shine and play a big solo he's up there with the best...Drummers will never make money in LA, NY, or Nashville over playing....thats just my two cents....

[gbengaaaa]

Its my fav drum video and I loads of them.

[DrumTVShow]

This DVD is so great....and a history lesson...