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Any music aficionado knows that the drummer drives the beat for any type of group. From Tommy Dorsey and his big bands to Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones, these masters of the skins have been keeping time and banging out rhythms for years. For drummers who are ready for the next level, this video from Hal Leonard Publishing will take them there. Instructed by seasoned drummer Chester Thompson of the band Genesis, this interactive jam session shows the viewer such advanced methods as building the weaker hand, developing proper foot technique, easy ways to count odd time signatures, and perfecting four-way coordination.