--- product_id: 7176494 title: "Benny Greb The Language of Drumming" brand: "benny grebchristian striboll" price: "R1148" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/7176494-benny-greb-the-language-of-drumming store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Benny Greb The Language of Drumming **Brand:** benny grebchristian striboll **Price:** R1148 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Benny Greb The Language of Drumming by benny grebchristian striboll - **How much does it cost?** R1148 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/7176494-benny-greb-the-language-of-drumming) ## Best For - benny grebchristian striboll enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted benny grebchristian striboll brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A revolutionary addition to drum education, this DVD presents the method created and used by internationally-acclaimed drummer Benny Greb to develop his awe-inspiring creativity, musicality and technique. From the overture and opening credits to the movie-within-a-movie menu, viewers of The Language Of Drumming will immediately sense that even though they re watching a drumming DVD they may well be seeing the beginning of a new era in music education. Beyond its amazingly clever concepts, beautiful sets and Academy-award worthy production values, this groundbreaking two-disc set also presents extraordinary European drummer Benny Greb and his advanced approach to making music that raises the art of drumming to an entirely new level. As Greb explains in his initial on-camera comments, learning to play the drums is like learning to speak a language. Greb makes the point that knowing a few basic drum beats and fills is like knowing only a few standard phrases in a language; they won t allow you to communicate clearly or have a full, interactive conversation in practical situations. Greb s carefully thought-through solution and a quantum leap in drum education is to learn the language of drumming by starting with its smallest components: the individual letters of the rhythmic alphabet. Greb then introduces his revolutionary 24-character system and shows how to use the basic binary and ternary rhythms to develop timing, technique, dynamic control and speed... even the traditional drum rudiments. Covering hands and feet, with and without a practice pad, he quickly progresses from simple alphabetical exercises to more intricate examples of words (rhythmic phrases) and syntax (sentences and vocabulary) on the full drumset. The second disc goes on to include a vast amount of additional information, from practical discussions about the importance of listening, building fills and solos using standard improvisational forms, and developing better time and expanding rhythmic comfort zones through creative use of a metronome to somewhat more esoteric examples of finding new and alternative sounds on the drumset. Throughout the entire presentation, Greb flawlessly performs exercises and patterns that illustrate his theories while referring to the comprehensive archive of printable PDF charts and exercises that are included on the discs. The double-DVD also features several drum solos as well as Greb s performances with master percussionist Pete Lockett and the Benny Greb Brass Band plus a wealth of bonus material and is recommended for all drummers (from beginners to professionals) and drum teachers. Also includes a comprehensive archive of printable PDF charts and exercises, additional drum solos, performances with percussionist Pete Lockett and the Benny Greb Brass Band, a full size poster, and more. ## Images ![Benny Greb The Language of Drumming - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61uNPVxLcKL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars An Artistic Approach to Teaching Musicality *by J***S on Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2010* I have a lot to say, so be patient.Benny Greb has created something unique in the way of teaching "rudiments". In fact, his method is so unique some may even argue that he's not teaching "rudiments", but of course he is. But he teaches them in a style that is clearly oriented toward language which the title of this product promises. In fact, is it true that he doesn't teach "rudiments" in their standard form, but as he points out, all of the elements that he teaches can be used to build whatever "rudiment" you can dream up. He just breaks it down into a more fundamental alphabet of beats based on the various ways that beats can be grouped.Perhaps before I go further I should explain a little bit about myself. I'm only just starting to learn to play a drum set, rather late in life. I've already purchased quite a few of Tommy Igoe's videos on Groove Essentials and "Great Hands for a lifetime" which I highly recommend for raw beginners. Tommy does indeed teach the standard rudiment forms in great detail. I was looking for something that might take it to the next level, like showing how to apply the rudiments to grooves. I can't really say that Benny Greb's video does that exactly, but he does give a completely different method of looking at timing and working with basic beats.I would say that Greb's Language of Drummer is really tailored for drummers who have already learned the rudiments and basically want to sharpen their timing skills and add vocabulary to their basic rudiments. Because like Greb points out, when you look at basic beats as an alphabet there is no rudiment you won't be able to play. So it's more versatile in that sense. He prepares you for more artistic creativity in the long haul.He goes through the alphabet many times using many different styles and tempos. If you actually follow along by the time you've gone through all these exercises you will definitely know your musical 'beat alphabet'. He also teaches it leading with the right hand, then the left hand, and even on the bass drum and with the left foot on the hi-hat. So if you master everything he actually teaches you will have gained a lot of limb independence to be sure. And that's just on the first DVD disc.On the second DVD he takes you further into the drum set creating entire words and phrases using odd and compound meters. If you learn all that you'll be a pro as far as I'm concerned.Finally, he speaks to musical artistry and goes into some detail about how to listen to music, and what to listen for specifically, and how to tune into various parts of a musical composition. I really enjoyed that part because a large part of why I bought a drum set in the first place is to improve my rhythmic musicality so I found the latter part of the second DVD to be quite enlightening, and I'm looking forward to applying some of the techniques he teaches to my own musical compositions. Not just on the drums, but for all the instruments I play and write for.There are some weird scenes on his video. I don't think I'll be playing the drums using plastic bottles, or using an egg whisk as a drum stick. He was getting a little too 'creative' for my tastes in places. I understand his intention but I think those spots would have been better filled by just showing some examples of using things like woodblocks, sambago bells, cowbells, or other drum accessories. In fact, I wish he had included woodblocks since I have a pair on my drum set. I guess the fact that he played on a log in the first DVD will have to suffice as a 'woodblock'.Summary in short:If you're a raw beginner looking for detailed instructions I'd recommend Tommy Igoe's "Groove Essentials" and "Great Hands for a Lifetime". But if you're already playing and you're looking to express more artistic creativity and refine your timing, then Greb's "The Language of Drumming" might just be the ticket. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Addition to Your Learning Collection *by H***Y on Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2014* I purchased the DVD and liked the concept but didn't really start using the system until I got Benny's follow-up book (I reviewed that as well).Bottom line is that this is an extremely well thought out system and is presented very clearly. One of the most useful things I found was the visual representation of the "Rhythmic Alphabet" and this DVD provides a reference poster that is extremely handy for us visual thinkers!!!. The Rhythmic Alphabet is a great mental model that helps you start playing right away rather than getting hung up on the notes if you're not a reader (i.e easier to hear what your playing rather than thinking about the notes).The system is worth exploring, Benny presents multiple ways to use the system, which can easily be expanded upon - just fire-up your imagination (Benny certainly helps jumpstart it). As the DVD progresses through the system there are several performance clips to show how the system is applied in the real world (great for the visual and audio learners).I bought the DVD first, then the book, which really pushed me to use the system. I don't feel I've wasted any money with both products as my learning style was helped by both products - the DVD let me see Benny do it, the book gave me form so that I could do it.Here's the Amazon link for the book (with reviews): http://www.amazon.com/Benny-Greb-Language-Drumming-Expression/dp/1458422291/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1394897009&sr=1-1Also, I would seriously consider the Book, CD, 2-DVD Combo Pack as it offers a really good value: http://www.amazon.com/Benny-Greb-Language-Drumming-2-DVD/dp/1480342394/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1394897009&sr=1-2 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Stick Control for the Modern Drummer *by A***A on Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2009* For those instructors out there that have been using Stone's book 'Stick Control,' but have been looking for material that might be more engaging for today's more techno-minded student ... this production just may be precisely what you're looking for.No ... your beginning level students probably won't be able to quickly master the Blue Devil's 'Ditty' nor Vanguard's 'Double Beat' with it, but I suspect that with as little as a week's practice using Greb's video ... almost any fifth grade music student can play a recognizable rendition of USC Trojan's masterpiece 'Orgasm.'Anyone looking for a gift idea for some aspiring drummer, regardless of what style of music he is studying, won't go wrong with this DVD. Note: it presents an odd, yet technically correct, means of teaching rhythm; and it presents it in a way that anyone who can sing 'Happy Birthday' can grasp the concept.I won't call it revolutionary, but it is definately an evolution in teaching the rudiments. And as applied to the drumset, it provides a meaningful (and enjoyably unique) foundation to the practice of independence.Three thumbs up in a two thumbs world. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/7176494-benny-greb-the-language-of-drumming](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/7176494-benny-greb-the-language-of-drumming) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-05-05*