I play in a high school bigband and have played many charts by Victor Lopez like Chilren of Sanchez, Jungle Boogie etc i certainly liked this one infact i'm a fan of latin jazz, so i was hoping that u wud give me suggestions of any good latin jazz songs for independent playing, i play piano btw. Thanks and nice job
Thanks for the comment, PM! I'm not sure of what you mean by "independent playing" - can you clarify? Are you talking about play-alongs for piano (music minus piano)? If so, I don't really have any leads for you. :\
Nope! I'm actually a graphic designer/web developer during the day! I *wish* drumming was my profession - maybe someday, someone will see my little videos on YouTube and say "Hey Derek - we like your playing! Here's a billion trillion dollars - quit your day job and come play drums for us."
Until then, my life moves one pixel at a time. ;)
I've never consistently studied with anybody, really. I've had "one off" lessons with guys like Jeff Hamilton, Ari Hoenig, and Alex Acuna, but for the most part everything I've learned has been by listening and then trying to replicate what I hear - very trial-and-error style. And I've just picked up random tips along the way from other players, too. So, yeah: no real formal drumset training at all - just lots of independent studying and listening to everything I can get my hands on. :)
Same here! I've been lucky enough to spend quite a bit of time with him in the last few years. He's such a talented guy and a real cool hang; had all kinds of great stories for me! :D
dude ur a beast, i listen 2 u almost everyday figuring out the patterns you use in different videos, but this just blew me away, i'm studying this song now :)
Awesome- thank you! I gotta' say: I'm really surprised that this video has gotten as many hits as it has. It is not one of my favorites at all - in fact, I feel like the drum solo part is pretty weak, just because of the time shift that happens due to our lack of being able to hear each other clearly. But oh well - glad people are getting a kick out it! :D
Quick/slightly silly question, what type of stick to you use and does it differ between styles? They look pretty maneuverable and sound like they respond well. Thanks.
The only silly question is the one not asked...or something. ;)
In this video, I was using the Silverfox 7A stick, but I'm currently using the Vic Firth AJ1's and I love them to DEATH! I can use them for everything (jazz, rock, funk, pop - you name it) and they hold up well and feel great and move quickly! You should check them out.
DUDE! That was great - thanks for the tip on "Manteca in a Bottle" - what a trippy arrangement! The Gilligan's Island quotes on sax were what took it over the top for me. :D
Thanks for the props! My tip for learning any style of music is to LISTEN to lots of it. Really immerse yourself in it, and pick apart all the different things the different instruments are doing, and now they relate to each other. That's all I've ever done - no lessons or anything - just lots of listening, practicing, trial and error. :)
Thanks, Kunal! Hey - I really enjoyed your work over on your YT channel (subscribed!); great compositions and high quality production. You wouldn't happen to want to collaborate on some play-along tracks for my upcoming lessons series, would you? Let me know, man - that could be a lot of fun! :D
As for whether I'm a professional drummer: like I always say, 'professional' is a state of mind. If you get paid to play, show up on time, use quality gear, know your tunes, and so on, then I'd qualify that as professional. However, this isn't how I make my full-time living, so I don't know - I'm not sure if I qualify or not. ;)
Hmmm...haven't seen an e-mail yet, but I'll watch for it. (Was it an e-mail, or a message here on YouTube?)
I do teach a handful of guys locally, and I do love to teach..been thinking about making some lessons videos to put up on my channel, since I get requests for them halfway frequently. ;)
I'm not a publisher, just a Jazz/Big Band drummer. Keep your dreams alive, you play well. Ever dig Rick Latahm's DVD? Very well done....keep up the great chops, man.
I haven't checked out Latham's book. I actually check out very few books/CD's/DVD's, to be honest, but I am slowly building up a library of materials from drummers of all genres that I use for reference, when necessary.
Hey Bobby! I gotta' say, your comment caught me off guard...wasn't sure if it was a prank or something where "you workin' on a book" was the punchline? ;)
No, I hadn't heard of Terry Silverlight until you used his name above. And no, I don't have any books in the works - no plans for one, and no need for one at this point. Why do you ask - you a publisher? I might think about it in a few years; I'm putting together some plans for some big drum things in the near future as we speak. :D
Don't know why you like this one so much, Ian! It's actually one of my worse videos - I almost didn't put it up because I hate the way my solo turned out (rhythm section couldn't hear each other and time suffered a little bit), but I'm glad somebody likes it. :D
lol im back again ! oo anyway we're gonna have an all star jam here in singapore this friday , it'll be local jazz musicians teaming up with some international ones. i THINK they had the Dave Weckl Band here last year !
Thank you! The snare is a Yamaha Steel snare, 14" x 5.5", with a Remo Fiberskyn3 FA on the batter side and Clear Ambassador on the resonant side. This is the snare that shipped out with Yamaha Stage Custom kits in the late 90's and early 2000's.
in the solo u used excellent vocabulary. it still latin roots in it usually what i see are a bunch of licks all massed together that make no sense. but good job my friend and i hve to agree the bass player has that tumba mastered. kudos
Thanks for the nice complement! I'm glad you enjoyed the drumming *and* bass playing. Me and Juan (bass player) have been working together for years, and he's a riot to not just play with, but hang with as well!
i love this tune, it reminds me why i sit in the rehearsals where all i play is the same 10 measures, if youre wondering im a bass player, i live for the rythme
I hear you, friend (I play some bass, too). I find I always appreciate the bass players who can find joy in keeping good time and just playing solidly.
Actually me and FATMUSICGUY and Kfguitarvideos just got out of middle school and we were trying this song. I am actually 1st tenor in my used to be latin jazz ensemble and we did play it well for our age it was tricky for our trumpet players and for the saxophone for the intro to this song so ................just wanted to point that out.
It's by far the worst one I've put up on YouTube - the montuno in the background kept shifting because the bass player and piano player were having trouble hearing each other and keeping it solid, so then I had to adjust to them. It was kind of a mess, but it all worked out, I guess.
Hey you guys do pretty good job with that song and i am curious how long did it take you guys 2 learn that song? i am wondering because i myself am a pianist for my jr. highs latin/jazz ensemble and our trombone players have been goin at it 4 weeks and r still having problems with the soli in the middle of the song
Wow, you're a junior high tackling this song? It's a bit advanced for that level. It took us, a fairly well rehearsed college level band, a month or two before we got this tight (and we're not even playing it tight in this video; this is after 3 weeks of rehearsal). Keep at it, and be sure to encourage your trombone players, not tear them down. It'll go much farther for their psyche's if you do. :D
Yeah me too! In fact, me and FATMUSICGUY go to school together
and I play trombone or guitar for this song it depends on my mood that day. I prefer the trombone though and the trombone soli is hard but i nailedz it.
Wow I wish our HS Jazz Band drummer was as good as you man. He does a hi-hat and snare rhythm where he would play the hat and hit the snare every other time or however it's called... But this is really good. Love playing this song on Trombone
Thanks for the props, man. ;) I'm sure you're drummer will only get better...I've probably got a decade of lead time on him, age-wise. How long has he been playing?
My high school jazz band is playing this next year, and I will be playing lead bone on it...i've played through it once or twice, but after hearing the lead player here, I can only pray to play it that well. Great solo too! Who cares if the time doesn't stay constant, it happens! :P Great job guys, sounds awesome!
Great job! The best one I've seen on YouTube so far... Our band is working on this piece too and thanks for the helpful replies. I wonder, have you played and/or recorded Fiesta Bahia (again from Victor Lopez) ?
Thank you for the kind words - I'm glad you enjoyed the video (thanks for adding it to your "Favorites", too!).
I have not played or recorded Fiesta Bahia, but I will go track it down and see if it worth having our musical director buy it. If it's anything like Jona Jam, our group will tackle it happily. :D
Like I said in the info box in the top right corner of this page, it's primarily a Samba groove in the "verse" parts of the song, but then it goes to this hybrid, Salsa-like groove during the "chorus" part.
The snare is just a basic Yamaha Steel snare, 5.5" x 14", one of the cheaper ones they make. I just have it tuned up nice and tight. :D
my high school jazz band is learning how to play this song right now. do you have any advice on the runs in the beginning and how to make it faster from the slow, sight reading type of playing? (im an alto sax by the way)
As a drummer who doesn't have to play those runs in the beginning of the tune, I really don't have any specific advice, other than to just practice it slowly with a metronome and then gradually speed it up a little at a time. Muscle memory will take over at some point, and playing that lick will come easier and easier. :)
I don't know what you guys expect me to say - I'm not a wind player by any means! All I can say is "work it up slowly" and "practice hard". Thats the extent of my advice. :D
I'm one of the trumpet players in the section behind Mr.drumology. The hardest part about the lick is the intervals. Tell them to just go interval by interval till it feels comfortable. And then tell them to look away and try and play it. Sometimes you just see that tempo marking that fast and think "how do i get through this entire lick". IT can be a bit of psyching themselves out. Playing it from some memory will help. It comes out to be patterns and more and more comfortable over time.
Thanks, Gabe! Finally, a horn player who can answer these questions! I was at a loss for words; but now that I read your comment, and knowing the line and it's intervals in my sleep (at this point), what you said makes a lot of sense. :D
im also a trumpet player freshman year in highschool if ur still playing it try accenting the highest note in each phrase like ba DA ba DA da DA da DA so in the first bar there will be 4 accented notes
Also quick guideline to any horn players that see this. Always accent the first, highest and last note of every phrase unless stated otherwise. This goes for most jazz as a general rule for horn playing.
dang i have to play this for my high school jazz group..its hard on drums..i have snare chops but playin this at 180+ stinks for me cuz i cant get my calypso groove right on the guaracha part(s)
This certainly shows things from a different recording perspective. There were parts that sounded pretty good that didn't sound as good in the actual recording.
This is Alex by the way, Derek.
But yeah. Nice work though! I don't often get to see you jam out in our songs. It's pretty sweet.
Thanks, pal! If I could hear you better from all the way across the room, I would aptly return the compliment, but since I don't know how good you may or not be, I'll just say that I enjoy your t-shirts and the messages they carry. :D
i have to play this song, and this is my second year playing the sax..ouch going to be hard..do you have any advise because you guys sound just like the recording...
Oh wow - well, as a NON-sax player, I can't say any of my advice would be specifically helpful. However, some general notes would be to keep everything light (as far as running 8th note lines and such), cause if they get too heavy they'll drag significantly. Also, keeping a sense of constant subdivision in your head (of the 16th note undercurrent) will be a huge part of it. Make the staccato notes staccato, legato's legato, and I'm sure you'll be fine. :)
I agree! (That it is a great song - not that I am fantastic. The critics are still out on that one.) ;)
Nice to get kudos from a musician whose primary instrument is NOT drums. I worry that sometimes I get great comments from drummers, but they're skewed towards praise because they like drumming in general. Good to hear from somebody outside that realm. I appreciate your comment. :D
Nice man! Loving it like always. A great feel - I think this is another one I'll study indepth, I desperately need to work on latin and samba ... cheers! :)
Thanks for the comment - nice to hear from you again! Latin is one of my favorite genres to play; it's just so damn danceable and soulful. When I hear a good piano montuno, it's tough to stay seated. ;)
what kind of sticks do you use ? havent seen thoes before :)
tokewarming 2 months ago
Not sure...just whatever I had in my bag at the time, probably. :)
drumology2001 2 months ago
I play in a high school bigband and have played many charts by Victor Lopez like Chilren of Sanchez, Jungle Boogie etc i certainly liked this one infact i'm a fan of latin jazz, so i was hoping that u wud give me suggestions of any good latin jazz songs for independent playing, i play piano btw. Thanks and nice job
Ictmaster1 3 months ago
Thanks for the comment, PM! I'm not sure of what you mean by "independent playing" - can you clarify? Are you talking about play-alongs for piano (music minus piano)? If so, I don't really have any leads for you. :\
drumology2001 3 months ago
@drumology2001 It's alright, thanks for your time
Ictmaster1 3 months ago
is this your profession?
JumpShotDude 7 months ago
Nope! I'm actually a graphic designer/web developer during the day! I *wish* drumming was my profession - maybe someday, someone will see my little videos on YouTube and say "Hey Derek - we like your playing! Here's a billion trillion dollars - quit your day job and come play drums for us."
Until then, my life moves one pixel at a time. ;)
drumology2001 7 months ago
who have you studied with?
JumpShotDude 7 months ago
I've never consistently studied with anybody, really. I've had "one off" lessons with guys like Jeff Hamilton, Ari Hoenig, and Alex Acuna, but for the most part everything I've learned has been by listening and then trying to replicate what I hear - very trial-and-error style. And I've just picked up random tips along the way from other players, too. So, yeah: no real formal drumset training at all - just lots of independent studying and listening to everything I can get my hands on. :)
drumology2001 7 months ago
@drumology2001 Holy cow.... I am impressed!
Juggafreeze2 4 months ago
@drumology2001 You had a lesson with Jeff Hamilton... aww lucky he's an inspiration
JamesChapy 2 months ago
Same here! I've been lucky enough to spend quite a bit of time with him in the last few years. He's such a talented guy and a real cool hang; had all kinds of great stories for me! :D
drumology2001 2 months ago
GOoddd drummerrrr
newfunkdrummer 8 months ago
Thhhhaaaaannnkssss! ;)
drumology2001 8 months ago
COWBELL!!!!!!!!
Hahahaha :D
ianidinuse 8 months ago
You *STILL* watching this video? HAHA! :D
drumology2001 8 months ago
@drumology2001 YEAH! :D Love your vids, man!
ianidinuse 8 months ago
dude ur a beast, i listen 2 u almost everyday figuring out the patterns you use in different videos, but this just blew me away, i'm studying this song now :)
kurlysue04 9 months ago
Awesome- thank you! I gotta' say: I'm really surprised that this video has gotten as many hits as it has. It is not one of my favorites at all - in fact, I feel like the drum solo part is pretty weak, just because of the time shift that happens due to our lack of being able to hear each other clearly. But oh well - glad people are getting a kick out it! :D
drumology2001 9 months ago
WOW, VERY GOOD¡¡¡¡
TheBrandonaguilar 10 months ago
Quick/slightly silly question, what type of stick to you use and does it differ between styles? They look pretty maneuverable and sound like they respond well. Thanks.
Vancha09 10 months ago
The only silly question is the one not asked...or something. ;)
In this video, I was using the Silverfox 7A stick, but I'm currently using the Vic Firth AJ1's and I love them to DEATH! I can use them for everything (jazz, rock, funk, pop - you name it) and they hold up well and feel great and move quickly! You should check them out.
drumology2001 10 months ago
love it! this style of music is getting more and more popular. i found this other group that nails it to. ck 'em out. search manteca in a bottle
latin jazz version of message in a bottle
cool!
tubesoxabc 11 months ago
DUDE! That was great - thanks for the tip on "Manteca in a Bottle" - what a trippy arrangement! The Gilligan's Island quotes on sax were what took it over the top for me. :D
drumology2001 11 months ago
I SOOO need to learn this style of music! any tips?
Btw great technique, posture and over all talent and taste!
batera945 1 year ago
Thanks for the props! My tip for learning any style of music is to LISTEN to lots of it. Really immerse yourself in it, and pick apart all the different things the different instruments are doing, and now they relate to each other. That's all I've ever done - no lessons or anything - just lots of listening, practicing, trial and error. :)
drumology2001 1 year ago
wow i have fallen in love with this style... nice playing man, kit sounds amazing what is it ? specially the snare and the tom?
JamesChapy 1 year ago
Thanks! The bass drum (22") and toms (10" & 14") are a Yamaha Maple Custom kit, and the snare is a basic Yamaha Steel snare, 14" x 5.5".
drumology2001 1 year ago
Groovin like a mofo this. Love it!
drummerkingmike 1 year ago
you make me remember about Rick Latham.. nice drumming bro. i love your taste of drumming :)
adrimaulanasadira 1 year ago
I played piano on this song back in junior high and that riff has stuck with me since(its been 2 years)
FATMUSICGUY 1 year ago
Yeah, it's a catchy little montuno going on there in the piano. I friggin' love piano montunos - so hip and groovy! :D
drumology2001 1 year ago
Solid chops, great ideas, elegant execution. You're the real deal, brother!
ktriton 1 year ago
Thanks, Kunal! Hey - I really enjoyed your work over on your YT channel (subscribed!); great compositions and high quality production. You wouldn't happen to want to collaborate on some play-along tracks for my upcoming lessons series, would you? Let me know, man - that could be a lot of fun! :D
drumology2001 1 year ago
@drumology2001 Yeah man, sounds like fun! I'll shoot you an email in a minute :)
ktriton 1 year ago
Awesome! Looking forward to it! :)
drumology2001 1 year ago
I forgot how much I liked this video. Oh wow wow wow. I'm amazed once again! :D
ianidinuse 1 year ago
You crack me up, brother. ;)
drumology2001 1 year ago
Awesomeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
Lorele74 1 year ago
You must be a professional drummer, aren't you? Else you are practicing your whole free time because that's insande drumming!
buzzardkill 1 year ago
Insane drumming? Ha, thanks. :)
As for whether I'm a professional drummer: like I always say, 'professional' is a state of mind. If you get paid to play, show up on time, use quality gear, know your tunes, and so on, then I'd qualify that as professional. However, this isn't how I make my full-time living, so I don't know - I'm not sure if I qualify or not. ;)
drumology2001 1 year ago
the groove is there....solid drumer......great job
barnybauta 1 year ago
I E-Mailed you just a few minutes ago. I hope your teaching some....helps your playing and reinforces your great ideas.
1000ydguy 1 year ago
Hmmm...haven't seen an e-mail yet, but I'll watch for it. (Was it an e-mail, or a message here on YouTube?)
I do teach a handful of guys locally, and I do love to teach..been thinking about making some lessons videos to put up on my channel, since I get requests for them halfway frequently. ;)
drumology2001 1 year ago
I'm not a publisher, just a Jazz/Big Band drummer. Keep your dreams alive, you play well. Ever dig Rick Latahm's DVD? Very well done....keep up the great chops, man.
1000ydguy 1 year ago
Oh, okay. That comment makes more sense now. :D
I haven't checked out Latham's book. I actually check out very few books/CD's/DVD's, to be honest, but I am slowly building up a library of materials from drummers of all genres that I use for reference, when necessary.
drumology2001 1 year ago
Munson, you know Terry Silverlight? Nice Job, BTW. Get a hold of me sometime...you working on a book?
Bobby Mills Jr.
1000ydguy 1 year ago
Hey Bobby! I gotta' say, your comment caught me off guard...wasn't sure if it was a prank or something where "you workin' on a book" was the punchline? ;)
No, I hadn't heard of Terry Silverlight until you used his name above. And no, I don't have any books in the works - no plans for one, and no need for one at this point. Why do you ask - you a publisher? I might think about it in a few years; I'm putting together some plans for some big drum things in the near future as we speak. :D
drumology2001 1 year ago
you have my dream job. I one day want to be a live session drummer and rock it like you do.
dbayliss7 1 year ago
WOW :D
ianidinuse 1 year ago
You crack me up, man! :D
How many times have you watched this video?
drumology2001 1 year ago
@drumology2001 Hahaha ! I really have no idea man ! I really like this !
ianidinuse 1 year ago
NICE! That was awesome! Brings back memories of my high school jazz band days. I was never as good as you i must say!
jsalas89 1 year ago
Yes, you MUST say that - it's required by law. (Kidding!) ;)
Glad you liked it, my friend! More to come! :D
drumology2001 1 year ago
great sound of his drums
fenix1597 1 year ago
cowbell cowbell cowbell
ianidinuse 1 year ago
well im back again haha ! this is really good.
ianidinuse 1 year ago
i really love how u play.seriously
takasepbk 1 year ago
Thank you! I'm happy to hear it! :D
drumology2001 1 year ago
excelent drumming....
carlosbetan 1 year ago
yeah Derek, way to lay it down!
aristix6 1 year ago
OMG SO ADDICTIVE HAHAHA.
ianidinuse 1 year ago
Don't know why you like this one so much, Ian! It's actually one of my worse videos - I almost didn't put it up because I hate the way my solo turned out (rhythm section couldn't hear each other and time suffered a little bit), but I'm glad somebody likes it. :D
drumology2001 1 year ago
nah its great ! wish i was this good !
ianidinuse 1 year ago
Beautiful drumming!
MejbDrum 2 years ago
i swear this is addictive.
ianidinuse 2 years ago
Yeah, you kind of have a problem, don't you? :D
drumology2001 2 years ago
lol im back again ! oo anyway we're gonna have an all star jam here in singapore this friday , it'll be local jazz musicians teaming up with some international ones. i THINK they had the Dave Weckl Band here last year !
ianidinuse 2 years ago
hey derek , i dunno why , but you really remind me alot about Tim Metz !
ianidinuse 2 years ago
Weird...cause I'm not Tim Metz. ;)
drumology2001 2 years ago
1:56 you do a serious move!!!
burnhotburnclean 2 years ago
and bravo drum solo!!! super feeling!!!
burnhotburnclean 2 years ago
solid drumming , derek !
ianidinuse 2 years ago
tight groove man-
mb3049968 2 years ago
Thank you! The snare is a Yamaha Steel snare, 14" x 5.5", with a Remo Fiberskyn3 FA on the batter side and Clear Ambassador on the resonant side. This is the snare that shipped out with Yamaha Stage Custom kits in the late 90's and early 2000's.
drumology2001 2 years ago
in the solo u used excellent vocabulary. it still latin roots in it usually what i see are a bunch of licks all massed together that make no sense. but good job my friend and i hve to agree the bass player has that tumba mastered. kudos
hahabunny 2 years ago
Thanks for the nice complement! I'm glad you enjoyed the drumming *and* bass playing. Me and Juan (bass player) have been working together for years, and he's a riot to not just play with, but hang with as well!
drumology2001 2 years ago
awesome drumming
the bass looks good too!
carlton15 2 years ago 2
Thank you much! I'll pass on your comment to the bass player, also. :D
drumology2001 2 years ago
Then again it's only for my band though
SuperdudeFlexiRandom 2 years ago
You're living up to your screen name - that was a completely random comment! Were we having a conversation somewhere else and I missed it? ;)
drumology2001 2 years ago
Na, I play the samba in my band, I guess I messed up my comment or something. :-|
SuperdudeFlexiRandom 2 years ago
Oh okay, that makes more sense now. The first half of your comment was missing. :D
drumology2001 2 years ago
great drumming
Ac3gam3r13 2 years ago
Thanks, bro. :D
drumology2001 2 years ago
i love this tune, it reminds me why i sit in the rehearsals where all i play is the same 10 measures, if youre wondering im a bass player, i live for the rythme
error51210 2 years ago
I hear you, friend (I play some bass, too). I find I always appreciate the bass players who can find joy in keeping good time and just playing solidly.
drumology2001 2 years ago
i like this tune a lot
FavorableBill 2 years ago
Awesome stuff! Great sounding kit and cymbals too!
47Thieves 2 years ago
Thanks! :D
drumology2001 2 years ago
Magnifique, bravo, tu es un super batteur (in English ; you're a great drummer !)
Laurent75017 2 years ago
좋은 코멘트를 위한 감사합니다!
(In English: thanks for the nice comment!) :D
drumology2001 2 years ago
QUE BONITO!!!!
RaKokotxa 2 years ago
Gracias! :D
drumology2001 2 years ago
that was sexy
indianj87 2 years ago
great!
mmontesbr 2 years ago
Exellent work. This is the reward for
tecnique, pasion and enjoying what u're doing. Keep it like that, oh no, be better XD haha .
take care
dragflamdrummer 2 years ago
Actually me and FATMUSICGUY and Kfguitarvideos just got out of middle school and we were trying this song. I am actually 1st tenor in my used to be latin jazz ensemble and we did play it well for our age it was tricky for our trumpet players and for the saxophone for the intro to this song so ................just wanted to point that out.
DanielTenorSax 2 years ago
I forgot 2 mention that your drum solo is amazing in this song !
FATMUSICGUY 2 years ago
Ah, thanks. :D
It's by far the worst one I've put up on YouTube - the montuno in the background kept shifting because the bass player and piano player were having trouble hearing each other and keeping it solid, so then I had to adjust to them. It was kind of a mess, but it all worked out, I guess.
drumology2001 2 years ago
Hey you guys do pretty good job with that song and i am curious how long did it take you guys 2 learn that song? i am wondering because i myself am a pianist for my jr. highs latin/jazz ensemble and our trombone players have been goin at it 4 weeks and r still having problems with the soli in the middle of the song
FATMUSICGUY 2 years ago
Wow, you're a junior high tackling this song? It's a bit advanced for that level. It took us, a fairly well rehearsed college level band, a month or two before we got this tight (and we're not even playing it tight in this video; this is after 3 weeks of rehearsal). Keep at it, and be sure to encourage your trombone players, not tear them down. It'll go much farther for their psyche's if you do. :D
drumology2001 2 years ago
Yeah me too! In fact, me and FATMUSICGUY go to school together
and I play trombone or guitar for this song it depends on my mood that day. I prefer the trombone though and the trombone soli is hard but i nailedz it.
kfguitarvideos 2 years ago
Wow, same here, I'm in highschool and the beginning is a riot. We've been working at it for a while though. Tough song!
Sumnx 2 years ago
Very nice!!
what size and make is that china?
Keep up the great work!
greatkid1 2 years ago
Thank you! The china is an 18" Wuhan China, available on the cheap pretty much anywhere. :D
drumology2001 2 years ago
Wow I wish our HS Jazz Band drummer was as good as you man. He does a hi-hat and snare rhythm where he would play the hat and hit the snare every other time or however it's called... But this is really good. Love playing this song on Trombone
P4n1cAtt4cK 2 years ago
Thanks for the props, man. ;) I'm sure you're drummer will only get better...I've probably got a decade of lead time on him, age-wise. How long has he been playing?
drumology2001 2 years ago
Like 5 years I think
P4n1cAtt4cK 2 years ago
Yeah, see: I've been playing since I was 3 years old, and I'm 27 now, so it's been a lifelong journey. He'll get there. Be patient with him. ;)
drumology2001 2 years ago
My high school jazz band is playing this next year, and I will be playing lead bone on it...i've played through it once or twice, but after hearing the lead player here, I can only pray to play it that well. Great solo too! Who cares if the time doesn't stay constant, it happens! :P Great job guys, sounds awesome!
ilvblr 2 years ago
Great job! The best one I've seen on YouTube so far... Our band is working on this piece too and thanks for the helpful replies. I wonder, have you played and/or recorded Fiesta Bahia (again from Victor Lopez) ?
madsheep8 2 years ago
Thank you for the kind words - I'm glad you enjoyed the video (thanks for adding it to your "Favorites", too!).
I have not played or recorded Fiesta Bahia, but I will go track it down and see if it worth having our musical director buy it. If it's anything like Jona Jam, our group will tackle it happily. :D
drumology2001 2 years ago
hey I play drums on this song, and I'm not sure exactly what kind of beat to play...the one on the music doesn't really work. What are you playing?
And I love that snare!!!
bandbanana 2 years ago
Like I said in the info box in the top right corner of this page, it's primarily a Samba groove in the "verse" parts of the song, but then it goes to this hybrid, Salsa-like groove during the "chorus" part.
The snare is just a basic Yamaha Steel snare, 5.5" x 14", one of the cheaper ones they make. I just have it tuned up nice and tight. :D
drumology2001 2 years ago
OMG! My high school jazz band played this song, and WOW! That was amazing, man. =D Great solo
RubgyDrums 2 years ago
Thanks! :D
drumology2001 2 years ago
great video!
my high school jazz band is learning how to play this song right now. do you have any advice on the runs in the beginning and how to make it faster from the slow, sight reading type of playing? (im an alto sax by the way)
ItsAllMe18 3 years ago
Thanks for the comment!
As a drummer who doesn't have to play those runs in the beginning of the tune, I really don't have any specific advice, other than to just practice it slowly with a metronome and then gradually speed it up a little at a time. Muscle memory will take over at some point, and playing that lick will come easier and easier. :)
drumology2001 2 years ago
our wind instruments struggle on this song so much, got any tips that I can tell them? They can't play this fast =/
mechwarreir2 2 years ago
Ummm..see above!
I don't know what you guys expect me to say - I'm not a wind player by any means! All I can say is "work it up slowly" and "practice hard". Thats the extent of my advice. :D
drumology2001 2 years ago
I'm one of the trumpet players in the section behind Mr.drumology. The hardest part about the lick is the intervals. Tell them to just go interval by interval till it feels comfortable. And then tell them to look away and try and play it. Sometimes you just see that tempo marking that fast and think "how do i get through this entire lick". IT can be a bit of psyching themselves out. Playing it from some memory will help. It comes out to be patterns and more and more comfortable over time.
trumpetGabriel 2 years ago
Thanks, Gabe! Finally, a horn player who can answer these questions! I was at a loss for words; but now that I read your comment, and knowing the line and it's intervals in my sleep (at this point), what you said makes a lot of sense. :D
drumology2001 2 years ago
im also a trumpet player freshman year in highschool if ur still playing it try accenting the highest note in each phrase like ba DA ba DA da DA da DA so in the first bar there will be 4 accented notes
callpurp 2 years ago
Also quick guideline to any horn players that see this. Always accent the first, highest and last note of every phrase unless stated otherwise. This goes for most jazz as a general rule for horn playing.
trumpetGabriel 2 years ago
Duh, Gabe. :D
drumology2001 2 years ago
Oh how I love that trombone soli! We kill that in my high school jazz band!
smaertpot04 3 years ago
You mean "kill it" in the good way, right? :)
drumology2001 3 years ago
Of course
smaertpot04 3 years ago
dang i have to play this for my high school jazz group..its hard on drums..i have snare chops but playin this at 180+ stinks for me cuz i cant get my calypso groove right on the guaracha part(s)
P1stolTreat902 3 years ago
LOl, we playin this. we trying to get it to 200, but that shit is hard
Dthebeast123 3 years ago
Nah....just keep practicin'. It's not that hard. 200 actually feels kind of slow to me.
drumology2001 3 years ago
the drummer is sick
loophole00004 3 years ago
On behalf of myself, thank you. :)
drumology2001 3 years ago
This certainly shows things from a different recording perspective. There were parts that sounded pretty good that didn't sound as good in the actual recording.
This is Alex by the way, Derek.
But yeah. Nice work though! I don't often get to see you jam out in our songs. It's pretty sweet.
bigphatooglyguy 3 years ago
Hey Alex! Yeah - makes you appreciate how I play 143,645 more notes than you in every song, right?!? Haha, kidding. Kind of. ;)
Thanks for the comment, buddy - glad you enjoyed this perspective. This is what Peter and Tanner see from their end of the riser. :)
drumology2001 3 years ago
Oh believe me, I appreciate what you do every day. You play some pretty righteous stuff!
I might have to petition to get the section turned around some day. Buuuut that will probably end up being a cold day in...Florida.
bigphatooglyguy 3 years ago
Thanks, pal! If I could hear you better from all the way across the room, I would aptly return the compliment, but since I don't know how good you may or not be, I'll just say that I enjoy your t-shirts and the messages they carry. :D
drumology2001 3 years ago
Well I guess that means I'm going to play louder, eh? I'll try and get some more witty t-shirts. Maybe it'll help me pick up the ladies.
And Rudy, sadly.
bigphatooglyguy 3 years ago
Rudy IS a lady, so that's a step in the right direction. :D
(I'm just kidding...it's not a step in the right direction.)
drumology2001 3 years ago
i have to play this song, and this is my second year playing the sax..ouch going to be hard..do you have any advise because you guys sound just like the recording...
jorgetilunati1 3 years ago
Oh wow - well, as a NON-sax player, I can't say any of my advice would be specifically helpful. However, some general notes would be to keep everything light (as far as running 8th note lines and such), cause if they get too heavy they'll drag significantly. Also, keeping a sense of constant subdivision in your head (of the 16th note undercurrent) will be a huge part of it. Make the staccato notes staccato, legato's legato, and I'm sure you'll be fine. :)
drumology2001 3 years ago
Thanl you very much for all the help :D... I know this will help me.
jorgetilunati1 3 years ago
You're very welcome. Glad I could assist you. :D
drumology2001 3 years ago
such a great song.
my high school jazz band plays this but you guys straight killed it!
great drumming.
I'm not the drummer in that band, but I do drum on my own time.
you are fantastic.
kudos.
etanmat 3 years ago
I agree! (That it is a great song - not that I am fantastic. The critics are still out on that one.) ;)
Nice to get kudos from a musician whose primary instrument is NOT drums. I worry that sometimes I get great comments from drummers, but they're skewed towards praise because they like drumming in general. Good to hear from somebody outside that realm. I appreciate your comment. :D
drumology2001 3 years ago
Wicked!! nice drums!
OnTheRoof1 3 years ago
Thanks! Glad you liked it. :D
drumology2001 3 years ago
Nice man! Loving it like always. A great feel - I think this is another one I'll study indepth, I desperately need to work on latin and samba ... cheers! :)
jazzdrummer25 3 years ago
Thanks for the comment - nice to hear from you again! Latin is one of my favorite genres to play; it's just so damn danceable and soulful. When I hear a good piano montuno, it's tough to stay seated. ;)
drumology2001 3 years ago