Thomas Lang

The Lang System

The Thomas Lang System combines award-winning DVD's with instructional books that include development exercises, play-along CDs and charts.

“These books and DVDs are intended to be instructional and inspirational,” Lang explains. “I am showing merely what is possible on the modern drumset. I think this is similar to the developments in the 60's and 70's when drummers suddenly started using multiple tom-tom and double bass drum set-ups. If you want to expand your imagination sometimes you have to expand your instrumentation, as well.”

“My ‘System’ is for drummers who want to evolve further and grow technically and musically— players who need a challenge and a kick in the butt as well as some food for thought. Both of my DVD's have the word ‘Creative’ in the title because this method of teaching forces the student to become creative. The technique that drummers acquire by practicing all this stuff is going to make playing easier so they can focus on what to play, not how to play.”

Thomas Lang System
Creative Control DVD, Book and CD

The unique and innovative system that Thomas has used to develop his awesome speed, control, finesse and coordination-a step-by-step system that will allow you to hone your drumming chops so that you can play more effectively, in any style of music.

Chapters include:
• Advanced technique for hands and feet
• Applied rudiments and orchestration
• Dynamic foot control
• Sticktricks and showmanship
• Ergonomic mechanics on the drumkit
• Advanced interdependence and coordination
• Multi-pedal orchestrations
• Creative and pad practice
• Twin effect pedal playing and practice method
• Contemporary groove concepts

So dive in, and prepare yourself for one of the most exciting, challenging, and rewarding experiences of your musical career!

Thomas Lang System
Creative Control DVD, Book and CD

Creative Coordination and Advanced Foot Technique - voted #1 Educational DVD in the Modern Drummer Readers Poll!

Creative Coordination is a three-disc set presenting Thomas Lang’s cutting- edge approach to 21st Century drumming with particular emphasis on foot technique and coordination.

In a step-by-step approach that starts slowly and simply, Thomas lays out a clear and concise method for working up to the kinds of fast, complex and challenging beats that are pushing the boundaries of contemporary Rock, Metal and Fusion music.

Main Chapters, each with a series of comprehensive exercises and examples, include:

-Advanced Foot-Technique Exercises-Thomas demonstrates the use of single- and double-stroke kick drum patterns in contemporary drumming, flam and double-stroke accent patterns and exercises, a series of rudimental workouts for the feet and the unique technique he developed for playing multi-pedal orchestrations (M.P.O.s) and foot ostinatos.

-Contemporary Coordination Matrix-Thomas Lang reveals his "secret formula," a method Thomas has developed for practicing contemporary coordination and independence in the most efficient and time-saving manner. Using Thomas’ "matrix" Thomas has reached a level of unbelievable independence and coordination. And in this chapter he breaks down the system so that everyone can see how it's done.

-Modern Playing Concepts -Thomas demonstrates how to apply these 21st-Century drumming concepts to real-life playing situations, showing a multitude of examples and applications of hardcore-drumming techniques in contemporary musical styles and in several tour de force drum solos.

The book and accompanying play-along CD can be used separately or in conjunction with the 3-disc, 7-hour DVD and have been designed to help drummers expand their technical and musical abilities, and reach their potential, more fully and efficiently.

In Part I of the book, Thomas explains his advanced approach to developing technique, endurance, accuracy, timing, independence and coordination. Then, in Part II, he applies these concepts to seven musical compositions— including fully-notated rhythm charts and extensive performance notes as well as an exclusive, minus-drums play-along CD.