Vic Firth Talks: "Gaddiments" w/ Steve Gadd

We’re pleased to announce our next Vic Firth Talks featuring legendary Signature Series Artist Steve Gadd! Join us as we sit down with Steve to talk about his newly released drum book, “Gaddiments”.
Being the first drum book he has personally written, we’ll dive into his inspirations behind the book and discuss playing excerpts. We’ll also be catching up with him as he prepares for upcoming tours, discussing how health and fitness have helped keep him at his best, and taking a look back on his early years in NYC.
All this and more in our #vfTalks with Steve Gadd, premiering Thursday, August 5th at 3pm ET! Set the reminder and we’ll see you then.
Special Thanks to Hudson Music for their continued partnership and for sample footage from the "Gaddiments" video content library.
To learn more about "Gaddiments" and many of Hudson Musics' other publications you can visit their site. hudsonmusic.com/
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[@Karch.Dah-Veed]

Anybody else notice that in the video demos for Gaddiments, Steve doesn't really play the noted accents, but keeps everything at more or less the same level?

[@nektarioskarantanis4486]

Only the warm ups have everything single doubles flams paradidles .gadd for ever. Get two copies.

[@TravisTLCdrumming]

Just spoke to Gadd yesterday on the phone. A wonderful caring guy.

[@kip56]

I've had the book for about a month now. Some really fun exercises in there! Lots of stick twisters...lotsa fun!

[@steveburke1509]

there's also a book called 'Wrist Twister's' ... know who wrote that one?

[@bilhamcobbly2957]

I’m on a mission:A mission to see “GADD”

[@karchmadhu5046]

In Gadd We Trust.

[@MP-ju4ol]

Who couldn’t love this, sitting at the feet………..?

[@eriksmithdrummer]

What a great talk between two giants and so nice to see you Joe🙏

[@joetesta9123]

thank you for w atching Eric. very kind

[@joepanther9120]

I've been practicing Gaddiments solely with my hands since I received the book a couple of months ago. I'm learning that one of Steve's uniquenesses is based on performing rudiments - but with a highly developed intuition of time and count. Developing that intuition is what the book is all about - breaking the regimentation of time we have programmed ourselves into is by far the most difficult task, but is the gem everyone should seek. Everything is there to develop this intuition, but it's elusive and easy to miss unless you recognize the paradigm shifts from how we envision time. Practicing with my hands helps me to focus entirely on developing this intuition.

[@warddurrett5339]

What a great interview.....Have always been a big Steve Gadd fan!!!.....Thanks so much Joe!!

[@tmaddrummer]

Here I am, all jazzed up after listening to Joe and Steve, and at the end of Way Back Home, I'm clapping like I'm in a live performance and audience...... now I'm laughing at myself. Thanks and Blessings, this was a real treat!

[@paulstix1]

Just got my copy today . Thanks Steve it’s a masterpiece- gonna take it slow and steady . Click, pad and warm-up. You’ve inspired me from day one 35yrs ago & continue doing so . Thank you 🙏

[@kbuzz123]

Great interview. Love the book.

[@kamb26]

Anyone know what the track is at the end of the video? It’s awesome. Can’t stop listening

[@ptronicmusic]

Ah this one is a classic! Steve Gadd with Larry Goldings playing Chega De Saudade. I've seen it listed as No More Blues (Saudade) on the drummerworld yt channel.

[@SuperJayCee07]

Thank you🥰

[@giuseppebuscemi179]

What a great interview!

[@giuseppebuscemi179]

By the way, I have just ordered the book and and I have the sensasion that this will be an absolute classic. And I am not only curious about the book, I kinda feel I just needed it.

[@rodolfoferreira]

Purchased the book today!

[@joepanther9120]

Until now, I could only have imagined what my dog experiences when given a fresh snewy leg bone to chew on - now I know. Gaddiments is that luscious - and will keep drummers happy, entertained, engaged and coming back for more - Just my humble assessment so far ☺️ Thank you Steve!

[@TruthSayer5589]

The Hudson eBook version of Gaddiments is awesome. The videos are embedded with each gaddiment. Watch, practice, watch, practice. Couldn’t ask for a better format.

[@andreluizpacheco2592]

um grande abraço do Brazil Mr. Gadd !!!!!

[@ManxKeys]

Just bought my e-book yesterday. Thanks Steve!

[@kennytesta9312]

Great job Testa!

[@glenarthurdollete6106]

my GADD

[@livefrommydrumroom]

Loved this!

[@joetesta9123]

just trying to hang with you big bother.

[@dincerirem]

✌🏼👀