Ultimate Realistic Rock Drum Method with Carmine Appice

Hosted by Leslie Gold, The Radio Chick, this video contains step-by-step instruction through each section of Carmine Appice’s award-winning book, Ultimate Realistic Rock (not included). The video features instruction by Carmine himself, with special guests Kenny Aronoff, John Tempesta, Vinny Appice, Bobby Rondinelli, and Rick Gratton. Topics include basic rock rhythms, sixteenth-note triplets, syncopation, hi-hat rhythms, shuffle rhythms, double-bass drum grooves, odd-time grooves, and linear rudiments. Also featured are performances with guitar legend Pat Travers, a “you supply the drums” play-along section, and a rockumentary chronicling Carmine’s celebrated career in the music business.

Special Features

  “You Supply the Drums” Play Along Section with Pat Travers & Chuck Wright

  Video Rockumentary Chronicling Carmine’s Celebrated Career in the Music Business

  Video Testimonials from a Cross Section of Carmine’s Peers and Fans from NAMM 2006