Gospel Chops Drummers Staying In The Pocket

[Smurftacular2792]

I totally agree. Every time I jam, I have this nasty habit of doing a fill every 4 measures, and of course it follows with me when I perform live shows. So I'm glad you addressed this, not only to me, to any drummer who's willing to swallow their pride and watch this to understand where you're coming from when it comes to building a more balanced performance with any musical establishment.

[bigfatpanda4345]

i feel you man some songs dont even need chops

[OwrKeeng]

Fills kick the band to take them to higher places, I'm not talking about monster chops but I'm saying a well placed fill will make a phrase sound better than it would without. Iunno just sayin

[sralive]

I agree!!!! Keep it simple and create a deep pocket for the band to groove with.

[gbc520]

Amen



[beatmagic]

I totally agree with you man!!! from one drummer to another.the problem with alot of drummers these days they have more focus towards learning the fills and licks and tricks but can't groove and stay in the pocket!! Music can't breathe when tooo much is going on it chokes it!!! So keep doing your thing man !!Respect!!!

[zildjiansbestfriend]

@beatmagic YOU HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD!!!!!!!!!!

[Drummerboy4life15]

I strongly agree with every thing you said throughout the video

[bjdeboy]

i`ve watched most of youre vids an i mean you make good vids but there is a question i gotta ask ::::::

are you Ghanian???

[zildjiansbestfriend]

@bjdeboy lool no

[drummatube]

Mos Def This Is Soooo True

[PreciouSeyi]

iyt cool .

[Weallfart]

There was a gig open for Christian Artist, I think Jaci Valasquez or someone at that level, and the story I heard was drummers came in and were expressing everything they had for 2 minutes straight..The last drummer played a 2 and 4 basic beat, stayed on the metronome and said.." I can do this the whole gig".. HE GOT THE JOB!!! For playing extremely simple but very tight..and of course he had all the chops to go with it...IF NEEDED

[afaronaccentgordon]

CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP dude I agree 100% respect dude

[TheDrummerGurl95]

I totally agree with you! Many drummers just forget it's not about them, it's about the artist. You will get so many more gigs if u stay in the pocket, and wen it's tine to showcase ur stuff, showcase ur stuff!

[zildjiansbestfriend]

@TheDrummerGurl95 That's right brother! I'm glad we're on the same wave!! please share! Much love and respect!

[TheDrummerGurl95]

@zildjiansbestfriend Lol!! Thank you!! Im actually a female though! Im a chic drummer, im 15, but I understand the importance of keeping it tight and having a good pocket, but wen it's time, put some SICK fills in there!! God Bless!! ~TheDrummerGurl95!!

[zildjiansbestfriend]

@TheDrummerGurl95 THAT'S IT!!

[FaithIsAccidental]

I agree.

[zildjiansbestfriend]

@FaithIsAccidental Exactly bro! I'm glad we're on the same wavelength

[zildjiansbestfriend]

@zildjiansbestfriend  defo bro

[KRUNKFAMENT]

i feel you bro, tell it like it is