Hudson Music presents a brand-new 2-disc DVD set with one of today s most popular drummers, Dream Theater s Mike Mangini. With The Grid, Mangini presents a complete system for expanding your skills as a creative player and improviser, focusing in on your own musical identity. This system is presented through performed examples and graphics, and is usable by drummers of all styles. Filmed in two different studios on two different drum kits, including Mike's signature Dream Theater setup during the recording of the band's latest album, this DVD can help you achieve goals such as: · increase your speed · develop better independence · learn to use ostinatos · expand your knowledge of styles · use polyrhythms · play in odd time signatures · develop a deeper understanding of the basics of rhythm · become a more creative playerThis package includes an extensive PDF eBook with over 50 transcribed examples as well as extensive text, definitions and diagrams of the Grid. There are also two bonus drum solos, including one filmed on tour with Dream Theater.