Latin Drum Solo

[suppamanblizzard2357]

Sick solo how long did that take

[Maaaaaaaaaaart]

oh man, i felt it in all my body and could not control my legs anymore as they danced to the beat. keep up the good work

[ExEurasian]

Give free advice by any chance? I have the footwork under control but how do I include the hands? Is their rudiments that work best with Latin rhythms? Their must be!! I'm confused on where to go, nothing I play sounds Latin even when including the footwork.. HELP!

[Persicutor]

@ExEurasian Keep practising your flams and paradiddles, but theres not really any rudiments that are specifically for latin. get yourself a good book or two on latin rhythms and learn them all.

[stevenhamlin1000]

i'm shocked. he's not asian.

[firstmusic00]

Thank you....I suddenly feel completely inadequate. :(

[08fuffzehndrummer]

which paradiddle do you use at 0:30??

[FlytrapStudioz]

shadow wilson is turning in his grave trying to hide his smile

[akendrum]

Wow! And I thought my drums were aken ;) haha

[notsoslimshady69]

I didn't know Jesus had returned!

[hector2384]

amazing job bro!! You rock...

[KingofSoulmusic]

fuckin hell ya - you rule dude!

[NoahGlobal]

i always think that im getting pretty pretty good on the drums, but then i watch a video like this, and it totally ruins that idea....

[chicabobica]

Is that you, God?

[Persicutor]

@chicabobica haha thanks man

[escrofula1]

JAJAJAJAJAJAAJJAJAJJAJAJAJJAJA­JAJAJAJAJAJAJA wow

[amirudin2006]

Maataav..man!!!

oncom juga neh org maennye... :)

[ilikehairbands]

How do you develop the independence to play anything on top of the beat you start at 0:05? I know that's so elementary in this genre but I mainly play rock and I'm trying to branch out.

[Persicutor]

@ilikehairbands Its all about repetition, you have to be able to play the foot pattern without even thinking about it. Then you can add the hand patterns on top easily

[ilikehairbands]

@Persicutor Cool. I guess I've got my work cutout for me. I just love how that grooves when you play a hand pattern on top of that.

[SirCCP4]

@ilikehairbands it's called a bossa nova pattern. If you want to learn it i suggest picking up a simple drum exercise book and instead of playing their bass and left foot patterns, just replace them with the bossa nova(bass on every quarter note and the 16th note before the quarter, and high hat on the off 8th.)

[ilikehairbands]

@SirCCP4 Cool, thanks for the advice!

[Foozow]

Awesome stuff man!!

[konarider]

Did you ever play Marimba? because the way you held the the sticks at the beginning is very reminescent of that. Amazing playing btw.

[Persicutor]

@konarider Thanks, I've never tried marimba or xylophone but eventually I'd like to.

[ytsephill]

misc brah?

[Drumzmer555]

Amazing!!!

[hhxnicecymbal]

your play sounds like dylan elise from New Zealand

[123shanna12390]

wow

[DreTL18]

good stuff



[ForXsaken]

Wolverine could do the first part hands down

[MrLoljaja]

did you use double bass? i just think i heard something like it...

[Ch4rl3517]

Great video man, but, I dont know, i think, sometimes it sounded kind of too square for a latin drum solo.

[TheRealSefron]

This was what people headbanged to in 500 B.C.

[marcomv619]

that's aweeesoomeee!!!

[BludgeoningCats]

You got style man.

[Bboycrazymind]

great !!

[AIC2374]

HOLY FUCK you're good man

[Toxeensynth]

more cowbell

[astonaragun]

great

[FrickedrickedQc]

What's the mini-chinese near the camera ? :P

[ilikeamp]

wow good job man rock on...i mean latin on!

[TheJDaniel7]

hey what snare do you have

[estuben87]

Amazing solo!! I heard a friend play a latin drum solo at a party and now I want to a buy a kit again and start taking lessons. I was still a complete novice when I stopped playing, so I don't know a lot...would getting an electric kit be adequate for playing this style. I cant get an acoustic kit do to where I live.

[Persicutor]

@estuben87 thanks man ! An acoustic kit is much better to play and learn on than an electronic... but if you have to go electronic then go for the high end kits like roland td-20 or yamaha dtx 900, they are the closest you can get to real drums. the cheaper electronic kits dont respond well, and some of them dont allow rimshots.

[thoughtsthroughsound]

stuff i wish i knew 2 months ago

[77billet]

my head just exploded

[TacoDale23]

Wasn't that Rodney Holmes' beat at 0:30?

[TheTownsley4]

wow!!! awesome bass work sounds awesome nice cowbell action too! awesome solo!!!!!

[enjoi4212]

i could be wrong but isnt this your modern drummer video with 30 seconds of double stick technique at the begining?

[mitchem890]

Quick question for anyone thats been playing drums for a while. ive been playing for two years and im pretty good. but i feel like ive hit a wall i havent been able to make any noticeable progress for about two months. i dont like rudiments they just bore me but ive thought about reteaching my self left handed to get better strength with my left hand and left foot. is this a okay idea or will i end up confusing myself?

[connieriley]

@mitchem890 a great thing to do is to get your drum sticks and play double strokes on a pillow ...

because the pillow wont let the sticks bounce you can build up speed and strength

[paul8620]

curious wut type of ride that is????? great playing too!!!!!

[Persicutor]

@paul8620 Thanks, its a Zildjian Z custom, but I sold it to a student a while ago. now I have a Sabian HHX evolution ride

[thebatmankills]

nailed it mate, awsome!

[Hellx4er]

Amazing =|

[drummer6243]

id be happy with a drum set with only a bass, snare, and hi-hat, u can still make awesome beats with just that

[StormTrooper629]

Needs More Cowbell.

[soft2loud]

dude never in my years will think about using the doble mallet tech. in druming nice stuff.. really clean! hope to meet u in person and jam out one day bro..keep it up

[Longboarder140]

ahh, i've been coming back to watch this video after seeing it a few months ago. seriously, how long have you playing?

[MariSpinstar]

Ahh wow. You make this look EASY! Nicely done.

[TheKunfuzzlers]

BEAUTIFUL



[shohamjac]

you are amazing. very talented :)

[asew50]

i think i just had a heart attack in my butthole

[Persicutor]

@asew50  hahaha thanks man

[asew50]

@Persicutor your epic man ive been playing latin for 3 months and ive only just got down samba and bosa nova

[Persicutor]

@asew50 thanks man, keep working away at the latin beats, they are tough but worth it !

[asew50]

@Persicutor hell yeah :D

[JMWarriors37]

@asew50

[derekwpg]

@asew50 Now that's funny

[TheHogg911]

@asew50 so true brother i mean i drop a brick every time i watch this video

[job4cowboy94]

9 people are deaf and stupid, haha nice fuckin job man!!!!

[Kholim]

nice triples bro...

[TVOham]

I would love to learn that samba pattern at :40

[rednosedraindeerr]

Man, that was fuckin groovin!

Could you lend me some awesomness? :D

[DTxOctavariumx]

Your stevens grip is slightly incorrect but nice way to start.

[Persicutor]

@DTxOctavariumx thanks, but I'm using a grip similar to the Burton grip. Its more useful for drums since the sticks can be separated easily to hit different drums.

[Godsmack0Believe]

@Persicutor I have trouble with samba footing, I cant go fast and keep it the same as my hands

[DTxOctavariumx]

@DTxOctavariumx Oh cuz your grip looked more stevens but good ;)

[isaac32193]

man dude your good how did you start learning did u have drum lessons or all by yourself?

[Persicutor]

@isaac32193  thanks man, drum lessons for 3 years

[ianthemetalgod]

that was incredible great style great grooves and great sound

[HEAVYD2012]

this video is awesome its been uploaded twice

[hobes9]

i want to start by saying.. that was fucking awesome. but i dont think its really latin. latin doesnt have double bass and your snares should be disabled.. but dont get me wrong.. awesome

[Persicutor]

@hobes9 Thanks man. I know that latin doesnt normally have double bass in it, but I didnt intend on making this solo 100 % latin anyway. Tried to throw my own style into it i guess.

[drummerjoe3]

dang bro that was sick!!!

[supercow5456]

thats sick nice speed

[CortosCobenant]

Wooooow...!!!

Exelentee..!!

Mis Respetos..!!

[unimoggie]

I wub dis :)

[zlalaman2]

This is just a random question, but do you play traditional grip too?

[Persicutor]

@zlalaman2 No, I was thinking of learning it but there really is no point. You need lots of consistent practicing with traditional grip every day if you want to be really proficient with it. Matched grip is more versatile, and more comfortable to play.

[bigpickle0]

and to think that i'm taking lessons from this guy LOL!! wednesday class bro!

[Persicutor]

@bigpickle0 Thanks, see ya wednesday !

[ferginator69]

hey man Im gettin into latin drumming could u recommend me some artist.

[Persicutor]

@ferginator69 rodney holmes and robby ameen are great latin drummers

[ferginator69]

@Persicutor thnx

[Fariexable]

alright!!!that's what you call a great drummer

good job dude

[Blusideup]

Latin is by the far the most intricate form of drumming....

no other style seems to combine jazzy rhythm with intense limb indepence

5 stars no doubt... this guy's beast-mode switch is definitely at the ON position

[truesubstance]

You a beast !

[vettes91]

awesome man

[TheReighnart]

Holy crap man. I don't drum at all, so when I saw the two sticks in each hand I was totally blown away. Is that common in Latin Drumming?

[Persicutor]

@TheReighnart hey, thanks for the comment. Two stick drumming isnt common in latin drumming- its actually not common anywhere. Its just a technique i learned from my billy cobham video.

[fupasack2]

does anyone know what the song by santana is called where it starts out with some good sounding latin drumming?

[Juicyrummer]

Great drumming, I agree with some of the other comments; latin is a very hard style to play. But I'm not so keen on some of your cymbals. 5*

[Persicutor]

@Juicyrummer thanks ! which cymbals, im guessing the z custom ride? I replaced that with a nice HHX evolution ride

[Longboarder140]

how long did it take you to get this good? i love latin music, drums in particular

[Persicutor]

@Longboarder140 Thanks, I had been playing for around 10 years at the time of this video, and playing latin for a few years.

[1234LED]

wow double stick thing is neat, and the beats between :50 and 1:20 are just great

[DeLL116]

damn bro! Badass!

[Davesgrooves]

Thanks for the friend request! Awesome groove and playing man!

[roscherjt]

this is the reason i cry.

[kukuntz82]

awsome, your my heroe

[SuBDoWN20]

what the!!!!your damn good man!!!

[Persicutor]

@SuBDoWN20  thanks bro

[SuBDoWN20]

@Persicutor How long have playing drums?

[RyanTeachen]

wow, this is going straight to my favourites!

[shallimbo]

I loooooooooooove it!!

Keep it up!

Cheers and respect from France :)

[goodmaninc13]

Beast!!

[battycurry1]

you really are good. i like playing latin too :)

[adamwiesner1]

thats not mike johnston is it?

[urbanecho]

rodney holmes groove... SHITTT

[pbandja10]

bad fucking ass but sloppy as hell. also it wasn't really latin. i mean sure there were some latin basics in there like the clave pattern but at heart you can tell he's a rock drummer. good solo.

[electrompson]

hahah thats so fuckin sick, love it. latin is so tight.

[sogu2529]

WOW, no one thinks so, but latin is the hardest drum style. Takes a lot of talent

[CalvertPratt561]

@sogu2529 depends on how far you go with each type. i'd say the generic rock/metal stuff is easier then the generic latin patterns, but once you break the boundaries of the basic beat then it all can start getting ridiculously hard. take the stuff that thomas lang, dave weckl or jojo mayer do for example.

[drummerjoe3]

@sogu2529 your rite bro its very difficult and takes alot of practice im tryna learn how to play it but im having difficulty because its not something you can just pick up the sticks n play it takes practice but all of the practice is worth it i bet

[cesarmadaflower]

@sogu2529 everybody knows that latin is the hardest, maybe thats why nobody plays it

[Spleenfome]

damn son

[LSlevin1]

sei fuori dal normale... :)

ma la grancassa è doppia???

[ReyBass]

Yeah crazy drummer ::D:D:D:D:D:D:

[HarryetN]

HELL YEAH!

[Persicutor]

thanks. The snare is a sonor artist series, and yes I use double bass

[punkiepop]

it rocks the shit out of my computer!! =D

I LOVE IT SOOOOO BADD!!!!

[Persicutor]

haha thanks man

[rjproud]

0.28 Rodney Holmes :D x

[RastaPasta911]

yeah once you added double bass it ruined it but other than that i am speechless

[amortec500]

double bass in latin druming... no way!

[jdonovan99]

Nice job bro!

[25ekim05]

I like your snare

[roscherjt]

amazing man great job.... i need to get some cowbells haha

[BaardKolstad]

VERY NICE JOB! Is it just me or did you pick the groove from 1.02 from Tommy Igoe's Songo? :D

Your a big inspiration for me when it comes to latino drumming! Thank you!:)

[PronkProductions]

great playing :)) loved your cowbell groove at 0.28 and 2.14 :) You've inspired me to start practicing latin =D great sound too :)

[PronkProductions]

great playing...loved your cowbell groove at 2.14 :) you've inspired me to start practicing latin =D

[osibalasi]

WOW!!!very impressive drumming, wish i could drum that way,...please also do watch my vid,..its entitled Drum Garbage,..please check my channel and do leave any comments,Any comments would be appreciated for me to improve...THANKS!!! keep ROckin!

[KissTheBall]

WTF.....that was inhuman...

[gore2599]

hello sifu.... slower version plz.... ur good

[amishrockstar]

Rodney Holmes would be so proud! You nailed that groove too.

[YaGiMaStaZ69]

awesome fast ringshot

[Maco400]

omg, i never wanna play drums because of you, i dont feel worthy at all, but ive only been playing for 3 years and im only 14, so when im....21, i will hopefully b as good as u, but thats if i practice a billion hours everydyay

[Persicutor]

thanks man

[andydbeats]

fuck dude thats good

how long u been playing for?

[Persicutor]

thanks bro. I had been playing for 10 years in this vid.

[BerzerkSublime]

delicioso

[candycanezane]

blowing my mind dood

[dunaucca]

this is what I call drumming. nice

[pepebiondini]

guauuuuuu man. Amazing. You are the best

[mattisprettycool]

this guy should be exposed. REALLY talented.

[Persicutor]

thanks !

[CalvertPratt561]

2:16 is my favorite part.

[thecollector31]

holy shit, dude. that's insane

[wackbrownies240]

needs a little more cowbell

[DrummerBoyJustin]

sweet man i wish i could play latin like that.

[RepulsorMan]

How/What did you practice to get that fast with that much control? I think I read somewhere in one of your replies you practiced rudiments on pillows, but you have to have been practicing much more than that to be able to breeze around the drum kit with that much speed! Also, how long was it before you felt "comfortable" with your every move behind a drum kit?

I have Jared Falk's One Handed Drum Roll DVD but I find it highly unnecessary to use unless you're going for showmanship :)

[skater15153]

well starting off slow is one thing...if you're talking accuracy get a small practice pad and work on technique there. In terms of being fast on the kit it builds up over time. Independence is another thing this guy has a lot of, not as much as Akira Jimbo but still damn good. For that it's good to start with basic samba rhythms and try to solo over it, do some basic stuff like that and add on. You're not gonna get there over night though.

[RepulsorMan]

Yes it's very important to start slow. And for speed on the drum kit, I was wondering if there are any workouts you can do to get used to moving at high speeds around the kit. But I've developed my own exercises that I believe will work very well if I keep practicing them. But I'm focusing on other things for now. I'm gonna buy many things that will help with limb independence, technique, fills and more. I have a list of well over 20 things I want to buy!

[Persicutor]

practicing a pattern over and over again is the only way to get it fast. You have to be comfortable enough to not even think about it.

[bcancun123]

wow this solo has inspired me to practice again by the way what kinda snare is that ?? is it a wooden or metal snare it sounds amazing

[Persicutor]

thanks man ! the snare is a sonor artist series black chrome model. Its stainless steel, and its one of my favorite snares

[roscherjt]

looks like a wooden piccolo snare

[RepulsorMan]

I love what he plays at 1:56!

I watch this video all the time

I can't get enough of it because I want to be able to play like that!

[MiniMint2]

oh my god!!!!!! Your an amazing lain drummer. w0w. i wish i had that awesomeness. great solo!!x

[blehblahbleh100]

Is that a piccolo snare?