Wicked Beats

Gil Sharone 's Wicked Beats is a complete guide to the Jamaican drumming styles of Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae. In this insightful DVD, Sharone takes you on a musical journey through these styles and explores some of the earlier styles that helped shape them including African Nyabingi and Burru drumming. Sharone introduces and demonstrates classic &ldquo,riddims&rdquo, that are essential for achieving an authentic sound. With instructional breakdowns, stellar performances, detailed eBook and in-depth commentary, you will be able to fully grasp what these highly influential styles have to offer and apply them to your own playing! This DVD features special appearances by: Reggaehistorian Roger Steffens, Jamaican drumming pioneer Lloyd Knibb of The Skatalites, Reggae drumming legend Carlton Santa Davis, Adrian Young from No Doubt. It also includes: over 11 performances, classic beats and variations of each style, segment on achieving the right sound, detailed transcriptions.