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Hey Leffelejon!  I started looking for some books and dvds from my 
favorite drummers just yesterday!  I don't know if its what your 
looking for, but if you like Dream Theater or Liquid Tension 
Experimint, Mike Portnoy, their amazing drummer has three dvds out 
that break down some of their songs and he gives what he calls 
a "toolbox" of fills and little tips.  I like to break down songs 
and practice the tricky parts so I think those dvds will serve me 
well!  Mike also has some books out but there are other books are 
available as well.  I forgot what it was called, but someone told me 
about a book called "Something Rock" except I don't know what the 
something was!  When ever I practice, I usually start off with a 
warmup/exercises, then some easy songs to get the blood flowing, 
then do some songs I'm serious about and wanna record.  Then I'll do 
some songs that are way too hard for me and try to get them down.  I 
like to play to old bands like blind melon, sponge, early 
cranberries, new found glory, green day, pantera, sepultura, tool 
etc....I have a wide range of rock I practice to make sure I can 
play many styles of rock.  Also, when you practice try to add some 
of your own stuff in that makes sense in the song.  Hopefully the 
others can help you out with some more books and videos!  




--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "leffelejon <gadda@k...>" 
<gadda@k...> wrote:
> Hi there
> I was wondering if anyone know about some good dvd with drum 
> lessons, not just the basic stuff more small tips and tricks like 
> flams,fills and stuff.
> And my other question is about good music to play along with... 
> music style like blind melon or something like that , blind melon 
is 
> really great to ply along with.
> 
> se ya all