I've been checking out your clips here. These are some of the best drum videos I've seen on Youtube. Bravo sir! Very instructive. I'm not a schooled drummer and I don't play professionally but I've been at it for over 30 years, bad habits and all. I'm sort of an "old school" guy in the jazz tradition. You might get a kick out of my clips on here. Anyway, thanks for these great clips and the superb playing.
@Drumminman4U Wow! Thanks so much! I'm not schooled either and am pretty much in the same place that you are, with the exception that I'm more progressive rock/jazz fusion oriented, vs. your traditional jazz orientation. (Which I would have preferred, since jazz is what creates great drummers like yourself). I just re-subscribed. (Don't know how the old subscription expired.)
@17drums Thank you my friend. I'm still a little foggy after New Year's Eve so I probably forgot about leaving a comment on your channel years ago. So glad to see your still at it helping drummers around the world with these excellent videos. Have a great new year! :-)
@Drummer891342 You're very welcome. Glad to be of some help. It's nice to know that though I was never schooled in drums, yet I can still offer some advice that people find useful. Good luck to you!
@TomboyGirlzX The funny thing is, I've tried a couple of times to do that already. The first effort was not only too wordy, but I felt too "preachy" as well. The second effort had over 40 minutes of drumming and I didn't want to make a whole series out of it either! Just turn on the camera and play for 1/2 hr. Then review it and pick out parts you like. Repeat. Repeat, etc. Practice the stuff you want and weave it all into an ongoing theme. Then practice it, practice it and practice it! Record.
You're welcome. As I said, they are not lessons, just tips on improvement. Take them or reject them at will. I'm glad you found something useful. That's what makes it worth posting. Good luck to you!
Freely I received from others, so freely I give, right? It's only fair. Watched your video again. GREAT chops and a really great feel for soloing to a crowd. Well done! Go check her out folks.
Thanks, Joe! I just re-checked your videos, to make sure you were kidding. You're not cheating. Your snare is tight and crisp, and so is your playing! (He has GREAT videos, folks! Go check them out, NOW!) I guess I WAS a bit judgemental in that part of the video. Everyone has their own personal preferences to snare sound, of course. A tight snare makes it easier to hear your flaws, is all. This is the second time I got into trouble over that issue! I'll have to do 300 paradiddles as penance!
understand your point but i disagree. while you can hear definition better with a tight snare and head, i prefer a tight head with a very loose snare. the sound is what i like, not for cheating. a snare to tight sounds dry and unappealing to me. bonham had loose snare.
Good point. Everyone does have their own preferred sound. And you do use a tight batter head also--giving a crisp attack--which was my point. Personally, I prefer a quick attack and quick decay, so there's no 'muddy' carry-over in sound if I get busy. (Which I'm prone to do!) But here I'm just trying to highlight the pros of PRACTICING with a crisp snare (just like using a pad), to avoid the cons of developing any lazy habits. Thanks for watching and offering valid criticism. Good luck to you.
Nice instructional video Dave! Looking at your set in the 35 year drum solo, I thought you were a lefty and sure enough you mention it here. You are tight and waste no energy, I learned something today for sure, keep up the good work!
The funny thing is, I'm actually right-handed. But since I'm self-taught, I always visualized the drums descending like a guitar fret-board or piano keyboard--with the high notes on the right descending to the left. That's why I initially set it up lefty. So technically speaking, I guess all those 'righty' drummers out there, are the ones who are playing backwards!
I've been checking out your clips here. These are some of the best drum videos I've seen on Youtube. Bravo sir! Very instructive. I'm not a schooled drummer and I don't play professionally but I've been at it for over 30 years, bad habits and all. I'm sort of an "old school" guy in the jazz tradition. You might get a kick out of my clips on here. Anyway, thanks for these great clips and the superb playing.
Drumminman4U 2 months ago
@Drumminman4U Wow! Thanks so much! I'm not schooled either and am pretty much in the same place that you are, with the exception that I'm more progressive rock/jazz fusion oriented, vs. your traditional jazz orientation. (Which I would have preferred, since jazz is what creates great drummers like yourself). I just re-subscribed. (Don't know how the old subscription expired.)
17drums 2 months ago
@17drums Thank you my friend. I'm still a little foggy after New Year's Eve so I probably forgot about leaving a comment on your channel years ago. So glad to see your still at it helping drummers around the world with these excellent videos. Have a great new year! :-)
Drumminman4U 2 months ago
when i get a drum set im so coming back here. until then ill practice on a pad when i can afford one.. lawl
great vids dave
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you really help, I can get way better thanks :D Thanks , you're very helpful !
Drummer891342 7 months ago
@Drummer891342 You're very welcome. Glad to be of some help. It's nice to know that though I was never schooled in drums, yet I can still offer some advice that people find useful. Good luck to you!
17drums 7 months ago
@TomboyGirlzX The funny thing is, I've tried a couple of times to do that already. The first effort was not only too wordy, but I felt too "preachy" as well. The second effort had over 40 minutes of drumming and I didn't want to make a whole series out of it either! Just turn on the camera and play for 1/2 hr. Then review it and pick out parts you like. Repeat. Repeat, etc. Practice the stuff you want and weave it all into an ongoing theme. Then practice it, practice it and practice it! Record.
17drums 1 year ago
Dude, you're videos have been really useful so far. Thanks!
btbameu 1 year ago 2
@btbameu You made my day! So glad that they've helped in any way.
17drums 1 year ago
wow..this is a great video....very formative....much variety in demonstration.You have just got a new subscriber!!!!
bromel71 1 year ago
thanks dave you rock
swiftmode524 2 years ago
Thanks for watching! Hope you found something useful. Good luck to you!
17drums 2 years ago
Thanks, Dave! it's really hard to find a video, that can teach you somthing...
ArtemTitov 2 years ago
You're welcome. As I said, they are not lessons, just tips on improvement. Take them or reject them at will. I'm glad you found something useful. That's what makes it worth posting. Good luck to you!
17drums 2 years ago
very nice..i love people that share their knowledge
srqqkk 2 years ago
Freely I received from others, so freely I give, right? It's only fair. Watched your video again. GREAT chops and a really great feel for soloing to a crowd. Well done! Go check her out folks.
17drums 2 years ago
Great video Dave - A lot of good info here.
OH no - I just found out that I'm the biggest cheater! :)
Is it too late to change?
I guess that's why I don't have any instructional videos! Yours are really good
Thanks
TheDrumChannel 2 years ago
Thanks, Joe! I just re-checked your videos, to make sure you were kidding. You're not cheating. Your snare is tight and crisp, and so is your playing! (He has GREAT videos, folks! Go check them out, NOW!) I guess I WAS a bit judgemental in that part of the video. Everyone has their own personal preferences to snare sound, of course. A tight snare makes it easier to hear your flaws, is all. This is the second time I got into trouble over that issue! I'll have to do 300 paradiddles as penance!
17drums 2 years ago
yes yes practicing dry is good to hear your imperfections so you can pick up minor flubs or things like not playin your doubles evenly
adzug 3 years ago
understand your point but i disagree. while you can hear definition better with a tight snare and head, i prefer a tight head with a very loose snare. the sound is what i like, not for cheating. a snare to tight sounds dry and unappealing to me. bonham had loose snare.
adzug 3 years ago
Good point. Everyone does have their own preferred sound. And you do use a tight batter head also--giving a crisp attack--which was my point. Personally, I prefer a quick attack and quick decay, so there's no 'muddy' carry-over in sound if I get busy. (Which I'm prone to do!) But here I'm just trying to highlight the pros of PRACTICING with a crisp snare (just like using a pad), to avoid the cons of developing any lazy habits. Thanks for watching and offering valid criticism. Good luck to you.
17drums 3 years ago
ive learned much of this video!thanks dave!
Co0lt 3 years ago
Thanks Dave. Some great tips
11111phil11111 3 years ago
Some great stuff here Dave! This video is a great resource.
miffy126 3 years ago
YOur vid are soo nice!!
Polyman92 3 years ago
hey bozo you're right handed? your friend the drum addict.
trapskins 3 years ago
Nice instructional video Dave! Looking at your set in the 35 year drum solo, I thought you were a lefty and sure enough you mention it here. You are tight and waste no energy, I learned something today for sure, keep up the good work!
rotekdrums 4 years ago
The funny thing is, I'm actually right-handed. But since I'm self-taught, I always visualized the drums descending like a guitar fret-board or piano keyboard--with the high notes on the right descending to the left. That's why I initially set it up lefty. So technically speaking, I guess all those 'righty' drummers out there, are the ones who are playing backwards!
17drums 4 years ago
how long u been at that for your good?
theminside 4 years ago
35 years. Thanks.
17drums 4 years ago