Peter Erskine Presents "The Comping Game" Exercise

[deadboy600]

the stick definition on that ride is insane

[dieguitoargalpha]

great

[ThomasMetal75]

I like the comping exercise where you play the swing pattern (and hi hat on 2 & 4), but only play the snare on the 1, then the &. I usually leave a measure of just the ride and hi-hat pattern as a reminder of the temp. This can be done the same way with the bass drum. Then you can line up the snare hits with the bass. Finally, just pick what notes the snare will play, and which the bass will play in the measure(s). HAVE FUN!

[rothdrums]

He is so awesome.

[81janini]

;-) badah ohm, badah ohm, thanx a lot! very inspiring!

[q14151415]

awesome video thank you so much

[SebowTube]

Good idea, I'll try that ;-)

[sweetfly66]

Just a brilliant identification , analysis , diagnosis , and antidote to what is probably a musicians biggest barrier .... the dreaded musical plateau`s ... Peter is one of the best drummers on the planet but he is just as good at teaching as he is playing .... a genius , no doubt about it .

[spacitydrummer4JC]

Peter "Pimp Slap Every Other Jazz Drummer" Erskine

[Kirchenschlager]

does anyone know what ride he has on the right side? it sounds amazing. my teacher has the left side ride with the sizzles and i love it

[BERZITI]

@Kirchenschlager - I think a Zildjian Constantinople ride !

[mpiet55]

Nice. this is right on the money...

[fardrum]

hey wait a min, those were two bassdrum strokes I heard in a row.... DEEEEHHHHNGGG

Always a master anyways... ;-)

[DaniLedRock]

Mr Miyagi looks so good

[mharbaugh]

"......because that would sound stupid."

A gift from the master!

[drooms]

 wise words

[anotheruser22]

What's the name of the song? Billy's bout?

I had a look on the thelessonroom but couldn't find any extra comping exercises.... am I missing something?....

[mharbaugh]

@anotheruser22 "Billie's Bounce!"

[dacloo]

hey that is interesting! thanks!

[LateLateAgain]

very very useful - THANK YOU Mr Erskine

[danthefeline]

This is indeed where things 'begin to get fun'. Years of practice on comping exercises at all levels and all it takes is this simple idea to make it suddenly come alive and swing!

This is now a regular part if my practice routine.

[Poolprayers]

Peter, You are indeed a MASTER player and a MASTER Teacher! Simplicity is the core ofl greatness! Excellent one bass drum note...then one note snare drum beat eliminates so much of the guess work for beginners and intermediate players!

[JohnLBasak]

@jonathanleviapple Yeah it's a Zildjan K Constantinople 22" Meduim Ride. I've got the same one, it's a fantastic jazz cymbal. If you need a secondary ride you should get his Left Side Ride too I love it, great for time during a band members solo.

[jonathanleviapple]

What ride cymbal is he playing? Zildjan K?

[dieconashi]

...because that would sound stupid :)

[povonodo]

Great stuff!

On thing--the rules and variations don't seem to be on the lessonroom website. Will they be posted there?