This new DVD from Tommy Igoe focuses on developing and maintaining the
physical tools that are essential for every drummer and drumming
application: their hands. At the heart of this life-changing,
career-extending system is the three-tier “Lifetime Warmup” originally
conceived in the 1950s by Tommy's father, Sonny Igoe. Featuring basic,
intermediate and advanced levels, the Lifetime Warmup is a challenging
routine that weaves its way though standard drum rudiments and original
exercises while simultaneously keeping players in command of their
basic drumming motions. This nearly four-hour DVD includes Tommy
demonstrating the basics of his system: Matched and Traditional Grip •
Fulcrum Concepts • Rebound Strokes • Singles and Doubles • Check
Patterns • The Five Families of Rudiments • and group demonstrations
with five of his students, including all three versions of the Lifetime
Warmup. Included are a free, color-coordinated, wall sized Lifetime
Warmup poster and a compact fold-out guide courtesy of Evans Drumheads
as well as a printable, 60-page eBook with instruction and exercises.
Created by one of today's most successful and progressive drum
educators, Great Hands for a Lifetime brings the no-nonsense, inspiring approach of the Groove Essentials
series to hand technique and provides a proven alternative for drummers
who wish to discover the full potential of their hands and stay healthy
drumming over the decades to come.