On this 3-hour DVD, Stanton presents a historical overview of some of
the most important drum grooves in history, showing the basic elements
and conceptual development of each groove. He then shows you how to
learn from the past and develop your own complete vocabulary for
creating new funk grooves and patterns on the drumset. Topics include:
using variation and style combination to create new grooves; using
rhythmic structures and clave ideas for advanced drum set vocabulary;
hi-hat concepts; getting creative with backbeat grooves; a look at how
to develop swing and shuffle grooves; and more. Intercut with the
educational segments, Stanton's trio also performs new tracks from their
latest CD, showing how many of the grooves discussed are applied
directly to the music. Bonus features include slow-motion segments of
key grooves.