Dom's Education

Welcome to the "WizDom Drumshed," Dom's personal studio for drum education. In addition to being an online resource here at the website, the Drumsheds are also a real places where drummers from all over the world can come to study and work on pushing their art form to its highest level! This page features educational material for both technique development and the drumset. Use this page as a resource for education.
　

Dom's Cyber Lesson at Vic Firth.com

Download a series of lessons from world-renowned drumset artist and Vic Firth Educator, Dom Famularo! In each of these video "cyber-spots," Dom discusses a wide variety of topics - from strokes to styles, from studio setup to motivation. His infectious smile and drumming talents make him one of the most sought-after solo artists and clinicians in the world. We hope you enjoy the opportunity to learn from the master!
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The Weaker Side by Famularo/Chamberland:

This book addresses the common problem of proportionally unequal abilities between a drummer’s dominant and weaker muscle sets in drumming technique. The strategic exercises are designed to develop the under-used muscles to cultivate a more balanced ability for controlled movement and a fluid and consistent sound. Organized for gradual strengthening through daily practice, the exercises can be used for both hands and feet.

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It's Your Move by Famularo/Bergamini:

The foundation of Dom's overall drumming concept is contained in this one-of-a-kind drum book that was voted one of the best new drum books of the year by the readers of Modern Drummer magazine in 2000. Co-written with drummer Joe Bergamini and clearly illustrated by Steve Leahy, the book explains and shows many legendary and controversial techniques in drumming, removing the mystery and getting directly to the details. Included are the Free Stroke, Moeller Technique, and many of Dom's personal exercises for drumset mastery. Included are two cartoon-style flipbooks to illustrate motion.

In terms of technique, Dom's book "It's Your Move" actually put all the pieces together for me. I can honestly say it has given me a whole new way to look at and play the drums! The slow but steady improvement becomes addictive as you improve through time. In that way Dom has reinvigorated my passion for the drums and given me a lifetime's worth of work! Thx a million, Dom.

Tim
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It's Your Move Translations:

- In French A4

- In French US

- In German (Deutsche Version)

- In Spanish

- In Italian

ONLINE LESSONS:
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LESSON 1: Open Handed Playing By Dom Famularo and Stephane Chamberland
LESSON 2: Combination Exercises by Dom Famularo and Joe Bergamini P.1 + P.2 (This article is from the New Zealand drum magazine, Drum Connexions.)
LESSON 3: Paradiddle Permutation As Grooves With Bossa Foot Patterns by Mike catalano
LESSON 4: Samba-Feel Groove by Mike Catalano