DVD-Drumming For Kids
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- Details Rank: ***81430 in DVD
- Product Brand: Homespun
- The Model: 641774
- Published on: 2004-10-01
- Released on: 2004-10-01
- Rating: NR (Not Rated)
- Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Formats: Color, NTSC
- Original language:English
- Dimensions: .20 pounds
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Novice levelAuthor: Sam ZucchiniSeries: Homespun TapesPublisher: HomespunMedium: DVD60 minutes5" W x 8" L
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Every kid wants to be a drummer, and this is the coolest way ever to get started! Sam Zucchini makes it fun and easy as he teaches how to keep time, count beats, understand rhythm and generally get tuned in to playing in an ensemble. The other Zucchini Brothers (popular children's entertainers, musicians and all-around colorful personalities) join in on guitar and keyboards so the young drummer can play along with the band.
If there's a drum set in the house, that's fine -- but not necessary. Sam takes an ordinary kitchen stool and shows how to start using drumsticks to keep the beat on the rubber step-pad. The learning drummer develops coordination and timing through a series of interactive exercises that keep him or her involved and actively participating by playing along with the lesson.
After teaching basic time-keeping, Sam moves on to the slightly more advanced concept of playing three different elements of the drum set (or stool): the sn, hi-hat and b drum. @_*the time the lesson is completed, it will be time to take on more serious studies and the challenge of full drum set technique.
23 of 24 people like the following review
Wonderfully annoying for kids!
@_*Peter Hyatt
This is an excellent DVD to get your youngster (6-10 years old...mine is starting at 5) started on the drums. Do not go out and purchase an expensive drum set. Buy some sticks and a practice pad. The "Zuchini Brothers" have engaging and outgoing personalities that kids love. The lessos start very basic, and best done with short segments, practice inbetween, and lots of rewards (kids love stickers). Keep a notebook with lots of praise. When your child completes the lessons, and has a real love for drums, it may be time to purchase that first piece, or junior set. Lots of silly faces, expressions, and laughter, all while a 3 piece talented band plays catchy tunes that kids love. "You what you eat" and other such songs keep your child's interest. A great job done by the producers.
17 of 19 people like the following review
Can't stomach this vid!
@_*D. Taylor
Get to the point, already! This guy just talks and talks, taking forever to get the actual lessons. My son does not have the patience to watch this video, and he really gets into watching bands play. He absolutely loves the drums, but this is not at all holding his interest. Though he's young, I think he'd prefer to watch a drumming video that's targeted to adults.
9 of 10 people like the following review
Musicianship good, not best for holding young one's interest
@_*Marissa Rackley
Our son was 3&1/2 when he received this for Christmas. I have to agree with most of the reviews here. It's kind of mixed. I am a certified public school music teacher, and I found the instruction was very good for young children. However, my son watched for 10 minutes and lost interest. He loves drumming, but I think this was too wordy for someone his age. An older child that can concentrate longer, about 7 or so, might enjoy it if they didn't think it's too corny. I do agree that the look of the studio & clothing is outdated, but the songs cute. I think it's too long for someone under 8 years, unless you let them watch a few minutes at a time and then take breaks inbetween to practice (I wouldn't try that in one day; maybe break it up into several days). I did this with my son and I think my hands were crossed by the end of the video! I did like how they make it easy enough for anyone to play, regardless of if you have a drumset or not. In a nutshell, this isn't too bad for a young child, but you may want to look around and see if there's something a little better for preschoolers (though I don't know that there's that much out there on drumming for that age group).
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