"Californication" How To Play Drum Lesson Preview (Red Hot Chili Peppers)

[shakeit995]

oh you have a dtxpress IV :)

[shakeit995]

what drum kit do you have? i have a yamaha dtxplorer, and theres many "themes" in that. if you also have a yamaha, can you please tell me what "theme" youre on :)

[DrumsTheWord]

@shakeit995 I think it was number 1 for this video. Sorry I can't be more accurate but my memory is TERRIBLE! :)

[shakeit995]

@DrumsTheWord ok in my drumset it says like "Studio Kit" or "Rock Kit" on the displa

[shakeit995]

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[tapoutdrummer98]

i like how you say three

[GiveMeMyWhammy]

you said chad smif

[cursedswordsman]

Holy shat, this song is hard.

[MrPhrob]

Nice man! You're the best teacher on Youtube that I have seen so far. I'm just starting out and you're a great help!

[Alonso4684]

really good teacher, i saw all your videos and they have helped alot.. I am going to buy my first new kit, i've been playing drums for like three months now and apparently i am good at it.:) what kind drum kit do you recommend me? i want a cheap but good drum kit! any idea?..

Thanks for the video, really liked it and helped alot.. waiting for your response:)

[DrumsTheWord]

Hey @Alonso4684, thank you for the compliment. I'm afraid I can''t answer your question as there are simply too many options and pricing differences between kits. The price also depends on what country you live in. The big drum makers are the best though (in my opinion). Anything made by Yamaha, Pearl, Sonor, Mapex, Tama, DW, or Porkpie are going to be really good kits. Just shop around and look for the best deal with the budget you have. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful for you. Rob

[98GUNGUY]

@DrumsTheWord where do you get your sheet music

[DrumsTheWord]

@98GUNGUY I transcribe all the songs myself, note by note. Thanks for your interest! Rob

[PoetaOdoris]

@Alonso4684 always depends on personal favour, but why don't you have a look at mapex meridian or yamaha rock tour..? =)

[BadBoyOf78]

so much better than expertvillage

[encorporadow]

Do you have a video of yourself playing the whole thing?

[DrumsTheWord]

Hi @encorporadow, I don't have me playing along to the whole song. The full drum lesson for this song though, available from my website, does have me play through the whole song, section by section. This way you get to learn the song in chunks rather than all in one go. Thanks for your interest! Rob

[wang222]

IT'S A DISGRACE TO PLAY A CHAD SMITH PART ON AN ELECTRONIC DRUM SET!!

[YMastersWRC]

Dude, you are great!

[musicshead]

Good , you are a good teacher =D

Yours Videos is great =D 

[HDviation]

Nice video mate.

I have the Red Hot Chili Peppers drum book and you have amazingly taught it note for note correctly. Did you learn it from the book as well?

[DrumsTheWord]

Hi @HDviation, I just listened to the song carefully and transcribed what I heard note by note. I'm pleased that the book has confirmed my accuracy though! :D

[hazzasandosk8]

ur a great teacher and iv learnt most of the main beat but at the end of the main beat were do you put your double snare is it on the and of 4 and the e of 4

[DrumsTheWord]

Thank you for the compliment @hazzasandosk8! Every single bar, beat and note is explained and demonstrated fully in the actual drum lesson this video preview is advertising. You can download it right now from my website if you like. Thanks for the interest!

[HowlingRabbit334]

Love your videos!

[alexelperron]

what are some songs that are not too complicated on drums?

me and some friends started a band and we could play anything we want but our drummer is an absolute beginner and we are looking for songs with extremely easy drumming

[DrumsTheWord]

Hi @alexelperron, you can check out a blog entry I wrote on this very subject from my website if you're still interested?

[xzdrkzz]

Love these videos they have helped me out greatly! But have you considered throwing up a tutorial on how to play a Metallica song? One that is simple to play? It would be greatly appreciated as they are my favorite band!

[DrumsTheWord]

I have considered it @xzdrkzz. Lars is a bit of a legend and would be a great drummer to talk about.

[stevenk211]

i loved the video i wish u did one for dani california

[DrumsTheWord]

Hi Steven, the drum chart for Dani California is now also available for download. Hope you find this useful!

[ShelterDogs]

Good to see you got the sound problem fixed, DrumsTheWord.

[Keiran178]

Ahh great sining dude (Y)

should go on X factor :) And cool vid should do one on how to play Otherside by Red Hot Chili Peppers that would be good

[BruceBaerLee]

great work! is it somehow possible to buy your lessons/drum tabs when i don't live in the UK?

[DrumsTheWord]

Yeah, no problem at all. All videos/charts can be downloaded straight to your hard drive no matter where you live in the world!

[pedjervisper]

nice tease! now i'll be waiting that you put the video lesson available to buy in your website!

[DrumsTheWord]

Hi pedjervisper, the video has been uploaded to the website and is now available for download right now with the free accompanying drum chart. Enjoy learning some "Chad-isms"! :D

[PattleProductions]

Gr8 vid :)