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World-class percussionist Dave Weckl offers a video tutorial on the finer points of drumming in this instructional program. Designed for drummers who already have a command of the basics, Dave Weckl: The Next Step features instructions in creating drums patterns for songs, cymbal technique, setting up a groove, soloing, mastering unusual time signatures, and much more. The video also includes bonus performances from Weckl, Walfredo Reyes, and Chad Smith of The Red Hot Chili Peppers, as well as additional instructional material which can be access on computers with DVD-ROM drives.