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Hi Benny, you are a great drummer.
April 21st, 2009 at 2:05 pmI just seen your Language of Drumming. Its beatiful.
Good luck!
Benny,
I started playing drums in the past 2 years (after playing guitar and bass for 15 years) because I had always wanted to play the drums and finally said, “That’s it! I am playing!”
I met with a lot of success early on. I started taking lessons right away with a couple of different teachers and sort of hit a brick wall fast!
Last week, I received the “Language of Drumming” DVD and NOTHING has changed my idea of music, drumming, practicing and loving music as much as this DVD has.
Thank you so much for…well…you!
Take care,
Jason
April 20th, 2009 at 3:10 pmman all I can say is GOD BE WITH YOU AND HOPE YOU LIVE AS LONG AS HUMAN CAN AND FILL US WITH A GREAT DRUMING..
YOU ARE AWESOME – THANX
April 18th, 2009 at 11:43 pmHi Benny!
Ich freue mich darauf, dich heut Abend im Logo in Ahaus live zu sehen! :)
Schönen Gruß
April 14th, 2009 at 11:04 amAndre
I’m so desperate for the DVD, but because i’m living in Malaysia, there aren’t any music stores that actually do sell drum dvds, so i’m having a hard time to get a hold of it. I’m with Christofunk on this one. WHEN ARE YOU COMING TO MALAYSIA?!? haha
April 14th, 2009 at 4:17 amWell it’s a small country and most people don’t know where on earth it is, but I do hope you come someday (soon!). All the best this year and keep on groovin’.
Hi Benny,
Thanks for making such a great DVD. I haven’t been this excited about my playing in years. Good luck with all your projects!
Best Regards,
Shawn
April 14th, 2009 at 3:35 amHey Benny,
Greetings from the US! I have been working through many of the concepts in the DVD and am loving it! I have even been introducing some of it to my students and they are blown away with some of the “simple” clapping exercises that we turn into some badass grooves! Thank you, thank you, thank you for getting this info to us in such a brilliant manner. Keep up the amazing drumming! Also, when are you coming to America??? We need you to clinic us up!!!
April 10th, 2009 at 10:18 pmTake care,
Christofunk
Das Ausnahmetalent Benny Greb (drums) und die Einfuhrumsatzsteuer der deutschen Pappnasen – http://tinyurl.com/dhykz4
April 7th, 2009 at 10:10 amHey Benny,
Again nothing new to add except to say I probably got the first DVD in Ireland and its just absolutely brilliant. First DVD I’ve seen as well that seems truly personal to the person watching. Fantastisch, wunderbar, geil, etc, etc. 10/10.
Paul
April 6th, 2009 at 12:04 pmHello Benny! Just got through watching your DVD. Wonderful, fresh, FULL of really practical and honest information/ observations. Thanks for making it! It will definitely breathe new life into my practice routine. Be well, Pie.
April 6th, 2009 at 7:45 amInteresting blog, ive bookmarked it buy anavar
April 3rd, 2009 at 9:44 amsee ya
Hi Benny!
Kann mich meinen Vorrednern nur anschließen, und habe dem eigentlich nicht viel hinzuzufügen… Einfach mein Absoluter Lieblingsschlagzeuger!!
Allerdings finde ich leider keine Möglichkeit, deine DVD in Deutschland zu erwerben. Also ist man ohne Kreditkarte, die man für den Einkauf bei Amazon.COM benötigt ziemlich aufgeschmissen :( (Ja, es gibt noch Leute ohne Kreditkarte^^)
Will sie allerdings unbedingt haben, gibt es sonst noch eine Möglichkeit, ein Exemplar käuflich zu erwerben?!
Grüße Dominik
April 2nd, 2009 at 4:04 pmHi Benny,
Saw your fantastic clinic in Lower Hutt, and purchased the DVD on the night – cheers for signing it! It’s been a superb help for me; I just started drumming seriously last year and so far it’s been the most informative and easy to follow self-teaching guide I’ve used. Glad to hear you enjoyed New Zealand – come back any time :) – keep up the phenomenal playing mate.
Cheers,
Duncan
March 31st, 2009 at 5:46 amBenny,
I received your DVD today and I’d like to say that it truly is unique and absolutely inspirational. Thank you for all of your hard work and fantastic playing. I just can’t say enough good things about what you do.
-James
March 28th, 2009 at 1:50 amHi Benny!
March 26th, 2009 at 12:32 pmI´m not going to tell you anything new…yor DVD is really amazing! I usually find instructional DVD´s boring and non-practical (just a few esceptions, like the Jo Jo Mayer and Todd Sucherman´s ones), but yours is really funny to see, even for non-drummers as my brother. That´s a real achievement! I´m practicing to your lessons from the very beginning (now I spend my day saying “chid…chid…”, hehe!), and find it very interesting and useful. And one more thing: i like cinema a lot, and your DVD is really well filmed and thought, it´s a real pleasure to see different stage, settings and places while watching you playing. Thank you very much for this incredible gift.
…It´s not necessary to say that here you have your Spanish friend forever, in case that you need one. One never knows…
Yours,
David.
regarding my last question:
March 26th, 2009 at 4:19 amyou can scratch it. I didn’t yet watch the bonus section of the video.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
thanks again,
Liam
Hi Benny,
March 26th, 2009 at 2:19 amyour dvd is very inspirational and I use as a big part of my teaching method now. I owe many thanks. In the word section of the DVD I loved the sound of the first kit that you used. It’s a SQ2 kit, right? I was also wondering the sizes and the tuning techniques and tricks you used for it.
Hope to hear from you soon,
Thanks!
Liam
Hey Benny,
March 26th, 2009 at 12:16 amWe just wanted to tell you that we love your new DVD. It is the most innovative and inspiring instructional drum DVD we have seen in a long time. Keep up the great work and if your ever in Tampa Florida stop by and see us. Your friends at All Pro Percussion.
benny, ich hab deine dvd noch nicht gesehen..doch..das index menü und was da in der küche abgeht ist schon das geld für die dvd wert. ich habe selten so viel gelacht über so viel spielfreunde und chops auf dem wasserkocher! danke!
March 25th, 2009 at 5:58 pmrouven
Hi Benny,
March 24th, 2009 at 12:10 pmwhat a great DVD.As a teacher it has become part of my teaching tools, your explanations are easy to understand your playing is masterful you are a very gifted player. Many thanks for the inspiration.
Mike.
zu geil die dvd !!!sind echt ein paar geile dinge bei ( schneebesen,halbleer getrunkene flaschen …..:-))…..sehr geil
March 23rd, 2009 at 5:54 pmHey Benny,
March 23rd, 2009 at 4:56 amSaw your clinic in Christchurch, NZ, on Friday, and been watching/practising to your dvd the last couple nights, and can I just say, freakin’ brilliant. I always thought of rudiments in terms of single strokes, doubles, etc, and just mixing them up, but your system is so much more comprehensive and in one exercise makes sure you’re practising all the possible rhythms.
And the ghost note, bass drum, hi hat versions, why did I not think of that! I’m sure Gary Chesters book will be easy after this. Maybe.
And the odd times thing! I’ve been playing 3′s over 4/4 time for years but in 2 minutes you taught me how to do the 5 and 7 versions as well!! And mix them all together!! I even started doing “Listen to the University” to play with some 9′s as well. LOVE it. Where’s a prog band at.
Anyway, enough rambling, you play brilliant, you’re brilliant at explainging things, and your unique nips of humour makes your teaching style hugely effective, so glad I bought the dvd.
Many thanks,
Dene
Hey Benny! Thanks heaps for coming to NZ, I saw you at Christchurch 2 nights ago now!
Thanks for the drumsticks and your signature on my forehead! I’m never having a shower again now!
You rule,
March 21st, 2009 at 11:50 pmTom
Kia Ora Benny!
March 21st, 2009 at 8:54 amOnce again a heartfelt thanks for the clinic in Lower Hutt. I’m hard at work on the material in the DVD, which is really helpful. I really enjoy your concept and desire for creativity to drive the music. If you ever need a hiking buddy next time you’re here, gimme a yell!
Cheers brotha! All the best on your upcoming tour!
Peace. Tom.
Benny, caught your show in christchurch last night and i really enjoyed it. i have been playing drums for 10 years now and am currently studying at the jazz school here in christchurch and have to thank you for some good tips and tricks ive picked up from your playing.
March 21st, 2009 at 5:34 amHi Benny, just wanted to thank you for coming to New Zealand and remotivating all the drummers fortunate enough to see your clinic. Bought a set of your trash hats and will definatly be trying to track a copy of your brass band cd, thanks again bro.
Regards
Guy
March 21st, 2009 at 4:55 amhey benny thanks for the great clinic in christchurch just got back and checkin your dvd out now,
March 20th, 2009 at 9:55 amall the best.
Hi Benny
March 20th, 2009 at 7:35 amThanks for the awesome drum clinic last night in Lower Hutt, New Zealand. Thanks to The Rockshop & your endoresees for bringing you here again and also for your partner for allowing you to break away from tramping around New Zealand to teach us about drumming. You are a great drummer, yet so humble and very funny / entertaining…”I found my way to the train station” Thanks Heaps, mate. EnverNZ
KIA ORA BG! You r one of the most exiting drummer’s i’ve seen in a long time. very very quick,but with tasts (TASTYSTING)i thought you were going to start to lift off the stage. it was just a blessing and i enjoyed it. Your DVD..One word..Excellento…my friend, its worth the money.
March 20th, 2009 at 1:01 amGod bless and Viel Glück!
MINH (Petone, Newzealand)
Heya Benny,
March 19th, 2009 at 10:36 pmLoooved your Napier Drum clinic im not even a drummer. However i do create music using my voice, bass, guitar, various hand drums, and other percussive instruments (including the kitchen sink). Im sure u have enjoyed the sound of a good stainless steel sink or tub, if not maybe you should ha ha. I digress, i wanted to ask you a question that came to mind after the clinic as i pondered the inspiring evenings information. It may or may not sound odd to you but, when you play drums, where do you feel it in your body? ( aside from the obvious physiological sensations you feel in muscles etc) and do see music (in your minds eye)? The thought train that lead to this question started with the comment that you feel you NEED to play drums. Your passion for your craft truly is inspiring and i loved the way you were both serious and silly ha ha well done.
hallo benny
als drummer sag ich spitze !!:-) war aber zu erwarten.
als cutter finde ich die kameraführung, schärfenverlagerungen , das colormatching, schnitt usw… so wie den sound, sprich das recording sehr sehr gut.
viel erfolg gruss micha
March 19th, 2009 at 3:58 pmHey Beni,
seit dieser Woche ist die DVD endlich bei mir. Ich guck sie mir natürlich direkt auf Englisch an. Also die ist echt sooo geil. Inspirierend und perfekt eingespielt. Neben “Secret weapons…” ist sie meine Lieblings-DVD.
Ich werde alles üben und sie als Inspiration für mein Spiel verwenden.
Ich danke dir dafür und freue mich auch die nächste oder den nächsten Workshop von dir =)
LG
March 19th, 2009 at 1:10 pmMarcel
Hey Benny,
I saw your gig in Napier,New Zealand it was awesome got no words to describe it,I’ve been playing drums for 5 years this is my sixth year with Chuck and i am 13 turning 14 on March 21st, yay. I hope to see you back here soon and i hope you enjoyed your well deserved break here.
Sarah
March 19th, 2009 at 6:11 amoh you should be a comedian/drummer or a comedian while playin the drums you are really funny.Dont know if you remember this but next time we will try to get the squeky chair fixed. Thanks again
Sarah
guten tag benny i saw you play in napier n.z last nite and was blown away , i am a drum teacher myself and you were an inspiration to me. i hope to see you again . i reallly wanted to buy your dvd but was unable to afford it . i am a metal and funk drummer but use promark 7a,s. wierd i know but love the feel of them, keep up the good, i mean Amazing work you are doing benny and i looooooove your style of playing , and Grebfruit kicks ass man . MUSIC IS THE LANGUAGE OF THE SOUL. AND DRUMMING IS THE RHYTHM OF LIFE. awesome Benny , much respect, And thank you soo much for your time to show us your chops. Peace
March 19th, 2009 at 12:41 amIch spamme dieses Gästebuch richtig zu….!!
Also mein Wort vom Eintrag vorhin wäre wohl doch kein neues Wort, sondern eine Abwandlung des binären Pendants, hab ich mir überlegt… Sozusagen schon ein kleiner einfacher Satz :-).
Einen kleinen Fehler hab ich noch im (superwertvollen) PDF entdeckt: Auf Seite 18 bei der Übung A müssten wohl auf Schlag 2 und 4 auch jeweils eine Bassdrum stehen.
March 18th, 2009 at 12:34 pmWie auch immer, DVD 1 + PDF sind ein super Workout!!
Hallo Benny
da bin ich wieder mal: Dem Beitrag mit dem wegfliegenden Splash kann ich nur beipflichten, absolut richtig dass das im Endprodukt drinnenbleiben durfte!! Generell inspiriert mich deine fröhliche Lockerheit beim Spielen, da ist nichts verkrampft, und nichts Verbissenes!
Heute ist mir was aufgefallen; eventuell könnte man ein “Wort” im ternären Bereich hinzufügen:
> > >
oooooo (Achteltriolen), d.h. jede zweite Triole akzentuieren (das Umgekehrte ergäbe noch ein weiteres Wort…), geht einfach über zwei Viertel hinweg.
Gute Grüsse aus der Schweiz
March 17th, 2009 at 10:08 pmMatthias
Hey Benny,
March 17th, 2009 at 11:08 amThat grepfruit song just sticks in your mind, can’t stop singing it. Great music!
Do you intend to release some play alongs for the album? That would be much appreciated :)
Cheers!
Hallo Herr Greb,
seit letzter Woche ist doch nun endlich die DVD in meinem Hause. Als ich sie das erste mal einlegte und den Anfang mit Menü sah war ich schon sehr erstaunt und auch inspiriert, doch als ich dann den Schriftzug “Play All” klickte und die DVD im gesamten mir zu gemüte führte war doch das Erstaunen riesen Groß.
Ein wirklich wundervolles System, sehr gut und anschaulich erklärt. Heute habe ich mit meiner kleinen Schwester mir einige Sachen angeschaut und mit ihr durchgeklopft und sogar sie hat es gleich hinbekommen. Wirklich richtig genial!
Am Schlagzeug erfordert der ganze Stoff doch richtig viel Koordination, was man garnicht so denkt, wenn man dich spielen sieht. Es kommt meist alles immer super locker rüber und entspannt, aber das macht die Sache ja so interessant und regt an das Zeug solange zu üben bis man es genauso drauf hat wie sein Vorbild “Benny Greb”.
Ich habe mir doch auch sofort eine Sicherungskopie von der DVD gemacht, damit ich nicht die Originalexemplare zerkratze. Das ist mein neues Heiligtum im Haushalt und bekommt auch einen Ehrenplatz in der Vitrine.
Also alles in allem ein super System. Witzig und anschaulich erklärt und somit sehr greifbar für alle von uns!
Ich bedanke mich für ein so großartiges Werk und bin schon gespannt auf das folgende Buch!
Mit trommelnden Grüßen
Lucas Jahn
March 16th, 2009 at 9:15 pmGot the DVD finally :o) – can I compliment more than anything the video word on the DVD – it was beautifully shot, really good to see such an effort put into that aspect as it adds so much. Loved also the way you kept in the splash flying off in Grebfruit and didnt do another take! Some nice ideas as usually I will take the bits i feel are most useful and work on them – ps are sonor releasing one of those kitchen drum kits……..
March 16th, 2009 at 1:43 amEvenin’ sir,
well i dont really have much to say except WOW, great work on the DVD and Your other projects :D
Im a ‘newbie’ drummer compared to the stuff you play Ha! Anyways i was just wondering if you could give me a few tips, I’d appreciate anything =]
Many Thanks, Ben.
P.S. You should do some clinics here in the U.K.! Lol
March 15th, 2009 at 3:44 pmHi Benny, Great Great playing! “Your” system is something i worked on 10 years ago, i got it from my teacher and its great, at the time we worked hand to hand sticking(singels with accents) and played footostinatos over it, like samba for example.
March 15th, 2009 at 7:44 amAll the best!
Rob
Hallo Benny,
March 14th, 2009 at 3:28 pmich war gestern in Nürnberg im Kunstverein auf Eurem Konzert von Strom und Wasser.
Ich war begeistert, v.a. von Deiner Leistung. Echt… großen Respekt.
Mein Mitbewohner ist Schlagzeuger. Ich werd Dich gleich mal weiter empfehlen:-)
Vielleicht spielt Ihr ja mal in Hamburg.
Beste Grüße
Regina
Hey Benny,
really wanted to go to bed now, but have to write down some words:
1. Ordered my copy two month ago…
2. Got it today!
3. Brought my daughter to bed, my (almost) wife sleeping beside me on the couch
4. put the candle on and the dvd into the player
5. Watched all 2 ones to the end the whole night…
What to say…? It´s a real masterpiece. Once again you thrill me away. You´re my key to go on. Thanks a lot man!
I´m really in love with your approach and style. It´ll be a very special gig for me tomorrow night. Look forward to see you again this year and maybe trink some frankonian wine with you and share some ideas.
All the best deep from my heart!
March 14th, 2009 at 12:33 amYours, RLRRLRLL (and the other way around if you can?!)
Jochen Weigand
Hallo Benny,
deine DVD’s kommen nicht mehr aus meinem Laufwerk. Großartig!
March 12th, 2009 at 11:31 pmYou are a genius man :-)
hey benny !
March 12th, 2009 at 3:58 pmhab mir gerade deine neue dvd zu gemüte geführt.ganz großes kompliment !! und vielen, vielen dank !
dein system ist super.
und du zeigst aus eindruckstvolle weise wie man das ganze große imkleinen immer weiter verwursteln kann, immer wieder neue schwarze
löcher entdeckt und am ende musik dabei raus kommt.
großartig !!!
beste grüße und wünsche
mikel
p.s.
am besten gefällt mir das menue :-) und natürlich die ” meditation ” mit pete lockett ….
Hey Mr. Greb,
March 12th, 2009 at 6:38 amreally enjoyed the dvd, and I’ve been working on it nonstop. Good luck in the future!
~Kyle Dude~
Benny!
You’re DVD is great. Very original and creative. Congrats man! …and you’re drums really sound AWESOME! SONOR really doesn’t fuck around. They mean business! Very good production.
See ya!
Hugo
March 11th, 2009 at 12:45 pmHi Benny,
Ich hab gestern deine DVD bekommen und muß sagen…sehr cool! Tolle Ideen und alles ist nachvollziehbar und umsetzbar.
March 11th, 2009 at 12:15 pmDefinitiv eine Bereicherung in meiner Sammlung und nach jojo mayers DVD das beste was in den
letzten Jahren auf den Markt gekommen ist.
Visuell sehr sehr ansprechend verpackt!
Daumen hoch und weiter so. Vielleicht sieht man sich ja in Marburg beim Stoppok Konzert.
Grüße
Juan
Benny I hope you read this. your a huge inspiration, your DVD is awesome and your groove is unmatched. I’d like to have that relaxed comfort on the kit someday. I own numerous drumming DVD’s and have to say the sound quality of your Sonor’s and Meinl’s is incredible, (I’m sure it’s also your technique that helps) so thank the engineers for me. I own all Meinl’s and have become jellous of the extra dry sounds. thanks again for the inspiration and happy drumming. “chid”, chid, chid”.
March 10th, 2009 at 5:23 pmHey Benny,
Respekt deine DVD ist einfach nur geil! ;-)
Ich glaube man kann es eigentlich nicht besser rüberbringen was
du mit den Lettern demonstrierst.
Bei deinem Schlagzeugspiel merkt man einfach das du wahnsinnig musikalisch bist, und ich finde das macht einen Musiker aus!
Bist für mich glaub ich die größte Inspiration und auch einer
der Gründe warum ich Schlagzeug auch studieren und damit mein
Leben, leben will!
Grüße,
March 10th, 2009 at 2:23 pmDaniel