David Garibaldi Lessons: Breaking the Code

I always admired DG with Tower and this video is a great one if you like to play funk on the drums. He covers the importance of ghosting the notes and using two different stick heights during your playing. Simple, yet informative. The only thing I regret is not having listened to the CD "Code of Funk" before watching the DVD, since DG spends a great deal of time dissecting the grooves on the tunes on this CD. It would have been more fulfilling if I had the listening knowledge of hearing the tunes before they were broken down. All in all, a good DVD from a great funk drummer. Makes you feel like you are taking a lesson from him, especially towards the end of the DVD when he is sort of instructing. Well worth it if you are into funk playing. Could help rock players as well.

You should be aware that this is an accessory lesson book to accompany the original work - the Code of Funk - which is packaged with book and DVD/CDs, and also that you need a software program to handle the multi-track material, such as Garageband for the Mac or MixCraft or Acid Studio for the PC - VERY worth getting set up. I used MixCraft6 - works great - awesome way to learn to play frunk drums. It does not cost much for what you get. Fantastic when patched into and electronic drum set.

Garibaldi is an amazing drummer with a unique approach that can help elevate any drummer's skill level and repertoire no matter what genre(s) you play. I would recommend using it along with the book "The Code of Funk" which comes with the play along cd. I think it is great that some of the most successful drummers have made dvd's which allows the drumming community the opportunity to learn with masters when we otherwise never would have had the chance. Really immersing yourself in a dvd like this can't help but broaden your view of things.

Dave's style is great and by the title I expected more information related to how he plays what he does, not a explanation of music software and making practice loops. The price was low enough, but the information was geared towards a certain level player. Taking a groove and slowing it down and explaining "the code" as he put it, was what I was looking for.

I'm really glad David Garibaldi made another video. And I am glad that Hudson Music decided to make a video of his online lessons.He is a great educator. Everything is well-explained. His concepts are amazing. His philosophy in drumming is profound. I am enjoying the DVD very much!

simple and nice - this is a very good product - I do reccommend it based on my purchase - thanks

Good stuff. It gives you things to work. And work you must to get just a few of the skills that this monster player will share.

If your interested in funk drumming...this is the book/cd for you. It's fairly advanced material so would not be appropriate for a beginner.

If you are a drummer, and into Funk music, you will want this DVD in your drum library. I just purchased both Breaking the Code and Tower of Groove. David does a wonderful job breaking things down into understandable bites, for the new Funk drummer. Some stuff he doesn't break down that much, so you have to really watch and listen, several times, but if you have any experience at all, you should be able to figure things out. I had to give this dvd only 4 stars because my copy is defective; the Chapter 'In The Pocket' doesn't play, so I have to return for a new one. Other than that David walks you through many hot Funk tunes from Tower of Power days, and exposes his fancy sticking. If you like Paradiddles; and I LOVE them, David does a LOT of paradiddles and double parad. in his playing. He doesn't explain the kick, but that's pretty easy to figure on your own. Just a few listens, and you'll understand it. No double kick here; just simple single kick work. What I love most about these DVD's is how David explains the 'voices'/relationship, between the Hi-Hat, Snare and Kick. Some great advice here from a true PRO. As David says, you could play an entire gig with JUST those 3 voices. ADD this dvd, or both, to your collection, if you don't have them. You won't regret it. Highly recommended to any Serious Funk Drummer.

Didn't get the chance to check it yet but anything from David Garibaldi is great...His a great teacher, got his own way to pass on the groove code, got his two other DVD can't wait to check this one out.....

My son has a drum teacher who loves to teach funk style playing.....this DVD helps to break down the lessons. I hear a clear difference in his playing now. For the price, I wish the book was printed and not electronic. Good addition to your drum lesson collection.

This is for those who want to learn to play funk better.

Ce DVD représente bien les prouesses exécutées dans Tower of Powers le groupe de David Garibaldi une très bonne leçon de batterie funky