Vic Firth/Hudson Music Video Feature:
Steve Smith performing at the
25th Anniversary Drummer's Collective Celebration

On November 24, 2002, Drummers Collective celebrated its 25th Anniversary with an incredible evening of music in NYC. Steve Smith was on hand for a stirring clinic and performance, excerpts of which we're excited to bring to you in collaboration with Hudson Music.

Also including performances by Steve Gadd, Dave Weckl, Victor Wooten, Horacio Hernandez and John Patitucci, the Drummers Collective 25th Anniversary Celebration DVD is a must have for every serious drummer's library!

For more information, visit www.hudsonmusic.com!

CLIP #1: SOLO WITH BRUSHES

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In this clip, Steve performs with Vic Firth's HERITAGE BRUSH. This retractable wire brush features a smooth rubber handle and our special trianglar metal pull rod for versatility on the cymbals. Light and fast with a spread of 5 inches.
   

CLIP #2: METRIC SOLO OVER A JAZZ WALTZ

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Steve's Vic Firth Signature Stick features an elongated tip with a long shoulder and short taper. It provides the feel of a 5A with the beef of a 5B.


    

Can't get enough of watching Steve Smith's amazing drumming ability?

Check out our other features with Steve:

Steve Smith artist feature, including more performance clips and an extensive video interview

Steve's 2005 clinic at the Percussive Arts Society titled "Indian Rhythms: An Intro for Western Drummers"
with noted Indian drummer Ganesh Kumar playing kanjira.

Check out Steve's new TALA WANDS

Steve explains the design of his new tala wands:
The Steve Smith Tala Wands were conceived when Steve began playing with drummers from India and needed a way to blend with their sounds and be sensitive to lower volume levels. The result: two unique and tremendous additions to the Vic Firth line of Rute and brushes. Tala Wands feel great and naturally help to play softer – in all settings!

TW11: Bamboo - A foam center is surrounded with bamboo dowels wrapped in thin PVC. Great balance and rebound, while naturally producing a lower volume.
L = 15 15/16”, Dia. = .585
TW12: Birch - A foam center is surrounded with birch dowels wrapped in thin PVC. Outstanding rebound and sound. While the shaft is thicker than the TW11, the lighter weight of the birch dowels actually helps create a lighter touch and lower volume. L = 16 1/8”, Dia. =.625”