6/8 Solo

[analyzingfunny]

Can you play anything from Zappa's Joe Garage? I think the drums in, "Outside Now" is 13/6. See what you can do with some Zappa times.

[rvarg89]

i guess you can't put links in comments umm its the one titled john bonham moby dick and the user is jazzman4 im sure you've seen it before

[rvarg89]

hey man since you're like the closest thing to being a doctor in Bonhamology this part in his live moby dick is killin me maybe you can help me out what exaclty is he doing at 1:56-2:02 it goes to fast foe me figure out if hes even using his feet or if hes just doin fast 16th note triplets with his hands, thanks man you're the king

[GrooveDrummin]

@rvarg89

I think it's 2 sixteenths on the bass drum and double strokes with the hands.

[rvarg89]

what are you counting in ur head and on what count are you hitting the bass drum and hi hat

[GrooveDrummin]

@rvarg89

123456 and the bass drum lands on the 1 and 4. Hi-hats on 2 and 5.

[jeffreygaudreault]

@GrooveDrummin You really make those drums talk, bro!!

[MuvjeleSteve]

Led zeppelin

[weevilboy]

Neil Peart borrowed heavily from Roach's 6/8 work for part of his solo as well

[franckcascales]

Tanks from France :-)

[angeriod]

I like how you are like smooth and not over doing it. ppl gotta have alot of skill to over do it. But it takes more school to do what you do. ur not just hitting hard u got flow. This style seems more like the old school style. Styles these days alot of ppl focus on speed :S. good job. Im getting a E-drum set very soon ordering in a couple of days. Ive prob played real drums like 30-40 times no lessons and im very good for how little ive drumed :). I will learn all kinda styles. Techniques

[603Crawler]

The drum also waltzes...can ya' feel it?

[munton5150]

Sweet

[Gretsche87]

Could you make a video illustrating proper traditional grip technique? After using it my elbow becomes so sore it doesn't feel right. Also, maybe those shiatsu exercises to alleviate pain?

Thanks!

[sevdrummin]

hey bonzo...OH i mean groovy drums, how do you get you're snare work so good any rudiment videos you can suggest? Also do you believe a practice pad is beneficial? i would like one but 50$ is a sum for a hunk of plastic. BTW your drumming is very solid i like how you seem so simple to the novice drummer but you are actually quite technical that's the style i'm trying to develop. "under cover good." hahaha thanks.

[GrooveDrummin]

@sevdrummin

I suggest practicing singles, doubles and single paradiddle. A practice pad is a good thing but you don't really have to spend $50 on one. For many years I would use a telephone book to practice on. Thank you so much for watching and the kind words.

[Abasuto]

@sevdrummin

One thing to watch for is practice pads that are either rubber or extremely hard plastic. They simply don't feel like hitting a real drum head, so it'll screw you up. aka...you'll get use to the "bounce" of the stick on a surface that doesn't react like a real head. I use to use the corner of my bed with no sheets or anything covering it. It was an extra firm mattress and actually felt like hitting a drum.

[jimihendrixtribute]

@Abasuto playing on a concrete or hard wooden surface actually gives decent rebound. It certainly doesn't feel like playing a real drum, but it definately lets you do rolls better

[Antiks72]

You are awesome. Max roach? Love it.

[darbyscott]

the drum also waltzes?

[zD3VASTAT10N]

yoou are fucking amazing man. great video

[aburdido]

GOOD VERY CERTAIN.. You really know how to do a drum solo man!

[jb0ss]

14x8 snare correct? Is that your typical snare?

[GrooveDrummin]

@jb0ss

corrects size but not typical

[michellehogan123]

thanks so much for helpng me out..i'm new to drums trying my best,,,thanks again just looking for something simular to it on youtube..this is great by the way thanks

[michellehogan123]

hi could you check out my song beauty queen i was told it was a walsey 6/8 beat i needed..new at drums.thanks

[GrooveDrummin]

@michellehogan123

I would suggest a waltz beat...your song is not in 6/8 but 4/4. To figure this out simply count 1-4 and then try 1-6 and you'll see the 1 nor the pulse of your strumming hand will line up at 6/8. Remember that 6/8 sounds very similar to 3/4, and that means triplets...I'm sure you know how different a triplet feels than straight time.

[GrooveDrummin]

@michellehogan123

I meant to say a slow POLKA beat not waltz

[faris12drums12mtlica]

that is rythm man !!!

respect for your playing!!!

that has groove man !!

[Pearlman100]

That was cool! Drums sound good,man!

[TheJkirsch]

very very cool, what kind of cymbals are you playing here? particularly your left crash, looks like a 20?

[jodgey4]

reminds me of neil pearts waltz stuff as well as max roach who he got the idea from

[TheVanman271]

MAN YOU ARE AWSOME!!!!!

[njdkidd1231]

how do you know what pitch to tune the toms to?

[GrooveDrummin]

usually pitch by ear, start with your lowest and work up from there.

[colins27]

awesome stuff, neat tempo

[GrooveDrummin]

I noticed the sound get a greater depth of frequencies in the low end. If you crank your reso up very tight you should get that "concert" sound even with the standard snares. I tend to have my snares wire tension fairly tight. Try a coated emperor, very full sound.

[GrooveDrummin]

Very tight reso, medium tight batter and 42 strand snares

Thank you

[purphanz]

sounds like joe morello too

[scarfacedan09]

I worship you man =D

[Dvir2008]

a little moby dick, eh?

[eldocumenta]

hey really great drumming

just a question..

How do you tune your toms?

sorry i bet thousands of people have asked you this.

[GrooveDrummin]

Thanks! Bottom head a little tighter than the top on toms, equal tension top and bottom on floors. Yes, they have :)

[promark9]

so 6/8 is the same thing as 3/4..?

[GrooveDrummin]

Close but the difference is in the accent and length of pattern. Instead of counting 1-2-3 having the accent on 1, 6/8 gets counted 1-2-3-4-5-6 with the accent on (1) again but there is more room to add further accents. Mind you the accent doesn't have to be on (1) all the time. All it is really is a longer pattern or phrase.

[Gerszewski]

Um. Really awesome vid. Nice work.

[YetAnotherProg]

I hear the Bonham influence here! Awesome

[peanutpeanut123]

cool style man,

I guess you've heard Max Roach 'the drums also waltz'. He starts off similar, with the kick and the hat, then adds and adds and then takes you off somewhere

[JohnnyR93]

great sound of your drums !, how do you record this with so good sound and a camera :) ? love your videos man..

[GrooveDrummin]

Thanks, 8 drum tracks in sync with a Sony digital 8 camera. Thank you!

[drnnhvcdsde]

what kind of snare you have

[GrooveDrummin]

Ludwig colliseum 8x14 maple

[ilpasca]

you're a master...

[suyash92toolfan]

really nicely done man! awesome work with the steadiness of the beat too! keep it up!

[GrooveDrummin]

Thank you!

[uberpirox]

I've been listening to this like all day, The opening lick you play (from the high tom and snare , to floor tom & snare to high tom and snare again) is SO CATCHY! It's going to be stuck in my head all day lol!

You're such a creative drummer, to be able to take 6/8, stay strictly in time and be able to pull off such complex ideas is quite a feat for a normal human being such as myself :P

I've probably said this before, but I LOVE your style of playing so much!! Inspirational Playing friend!!!

[uberpirox]

Oh yeah! And if you've heard of a drummer called Joe Morello, this solo reminds me of his playing a lot, the way he use to solo in 5/4 with the group still playing behind him in 'Take Five' :)

I'm sure you've heard of him and Dave Brubeck, but if not check him out! He is fantastic!

[GrooveDrummin]

It's funny you said that...I'll be uploading another vid this time soloing in 5/4, and you guessed it...I'm a big fan of Joe Morello too.

[bonzo32]

your so smooth keep it up

[GrooveDrummin]

I'm glad you like it! Thank you!

[uberpirox]

I love this lick!!

Like you said, bonzo used to do this at the start of his moby dicks / pat's delights in the early days :)

I do a little of this in my pat delight solo hehe, good fun :)

5/5 mate :D

[GrooveDrummin]

Yeah, you inspired me do this one. Thank you!

[uberpirox]

I'm Honoured :)

Keep posting videos! You're Fantastic !!