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This new Educational product provides an insight into the polyrhythmic nature of the drum set , through a series of ostinato exercises , presented in slowed down examples and through many technically challenging solos.

This DVD has been produced in Greece , by Panos Vassilopoulos, an independent drummer , who has been involved with studying 4 way coordination, and multipedal ostinatos for many years now in his native city of Athens.

The viewer is able to navigate through various lessons featuring a drumkit that incorporates as many as 8 foot pedals, in a series of advanced coordination patterns ,emphasizing the multivoicing capabilities of the modern drum set.

The DVD contains Music sheet for examples shown , *Rex files (that can be time manipulated in any sequencer software) plus SIB files (sibelius) and detailed explanations of various ideas that can be very helpful in developing ones coordination skills.

The DVD includes also special sections that draw inspiration by the greats like Max Roach and Joe Morello , the historical founders of the ostinato drumming .

The Duallist pedals functionality is presented in detail as the viewer can appreciate the unlimited applications of this innovative tool, for the modern drummer.

The Duallist drum pedals are designed to give the ultimate in bass drum performance.

Based on a patented tough polymer design, they are more durable

than steel. The lightweight design means a more dynamic feel. The precision engineered mechanism gives great power when one needs it.