John Bonham Groove 6 (by DZ)

[zimPol06]

You're one my favs now!

[GrooveDrummin]

@zimPol06

coolness :)

[Trik1595]

What kind of HiHats are you using?

awesome drumming man, sounds tight

[garchiavez]

Fuckin EPIC!!!!

[nickthebold]

2:00

balls deep

[ledzeppelin4304]

HOW CAN I MAKE MY SNARE SOUND LIKE THAT!? HELP!

[ledzeppelin4304]

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!

[m1bug]

Looks like 'Whole lotta love' jam from song remains the same.. So gooood!!!! Love it!!!

[rollingcube]

and thats a well recorded kit.

[rollingcube]

wow, strange phaser

[scott111193]

Dan, your right foot bass drum doubles are super cool.

[GrooveDrummin]

@scott111193

thanks a lot

[scott111193]

@GrooveDrummin That's ok. Can you tell me a little bit about your 14 x 8 ludwig coliseum snare? i am very close to buying a 70's one, so i am doing research.

[GrooveDrummin]

@scott111193

It's a maple shell with 12 lugs so you can tighten the crap out of it. Very versatile, can be tuned low for a super rich tone. Very nice pop to it also...if you have access to one, I'd say buy it. If you don't like it you could always sell it as it would go fast.

[scott111193]

@GrooveDrummin Ok, i will let you know what happens. Thanks Dan.

[CrazyTrainisawesome]

would you mind if I mailed you the remnants of my bass from trying to keep in time with this before it burst into flames?

[GrooveDrummin]

@CrazyTrainisawesome

Yes, I'd love to hear it!

[Typhoon7SSBN]

Fucking great!! Thanks for upload it!

[calvinhobbes1231]

i love this guy is very good teacher!!

[itchitrigger1]

Good GOD that was sweet !!



[drumsanddrumming]

I noticed the same. After my 18" crash was stolen after a gig I tried a medium but it didn`t blend with my other cymbals as well as the regular 18, so I traded it for a regular.

[Kernelus]

Your drum kit is great.

[rollingcube]

lovely recording

[georgeyboy981]

why aren't you sponsored lol.and gr8 groove mate :D

[Ludditeish]

Great playing as always! I've picked up some helpful stuff from some of your other videos, really appreciate the effort that you put into them.

[mrozzy1231]

FUCKING BOMBASCIOUS!!!!!1

[xXaggiesXx23]

yay! i use Paiste 2002 also!!!

[GrooveDrummin]

@xXaggiesXx23

awesome

[axedstoninst]

@GrooveDrummin hey man what's that sexy china cymbal? thing sounds awesome, i'm assuming it's a paiste 2002?

[H1GhVoL7aGe]

You have the best sounding Snare ive ever heard in my life

[GrooveDrummin]

@H1GhVoL7aGe

thanks bro

[itchitrigger1]

@H1GhVoL7aGe ....... I'll grab it while he's not looking ... you drive !! hahaha

[XxStrongDrums1996xX]

@H1GhVoL7aGe Screw that, he's got the best sounding kit I've ever heard in my life. This guy is convincing me to look into a Classic Maple.

[Drums5B]

I notice in some of your other videos you're able to move the hi-hat and bass drum really well independently and reach your toms without shifting your balance. ie. your setup is very ergonomic. I notice your legs are a big above 90degrees at the knees. Is this due to your seat raised slightly above a normal 90degree position or just sticking your legs out more. I've been needed to fix my balance problem for a while. Also, do you find having your legs so wide apart helps?

[GrooveDrummin]

@Drums5B

My seat is raised high for better control of the bass drum. Buddy Rich used to sit VERY high for the same reason. Have you tried a seat with a back for support? A wider leg stance will help with stability... the reason I do is because this bass drum is big and to get the rack tom to sit in front aligned with the snare you have to move over to left quite a ways therefore the hi-hat stand gets shifted over too.

[Champane97]

@GrooveDrummin I'm 6 foot 1" tall. My seat position is positioned so I can get maximum power & comfort. Balance is everything. I too play a 26" kick. My seat position is set so when I play with my toe's (highest foot position) my thighs are about level. A sports doc guru friend of mine suggested that to me when he check out my posturing. I can play a 3/4 hour gig & not have any fatigue problems. The only fatigue I get is packing up & lifting my drums back in the van. I need a roadie!! lol

[GrooveDrummin]

@Champane97

Yeah, that part I never liked much either...having a huge kit back in the 80s didn't help.

I find if I sit too low I find that my leg gets very tired and sore right under my knee. I always suggest to lift your chair so your leg is past 90 degrees or not parallel to the floor but slightly angled down towards the bass drum. Main thing really is to be comfortable... so to each his own :)

[Drums5B]

@GrooveDrummin Thanks for the feed back. Since I posted I've experimented with wider legs and have definitely found more stability and have been able to do intricate patterns between hat/bass without loss of balance. Never tried a throne with a backing.

[milkminotaur]

@GrooveDrummin I'm still toying with my seating position 25 years after picking up the sticks. I shall try your more 'left' approach.

[jimmyblues15]

How'd you get that cool wave sound on the snare early in the video?

[GrooveDrummin]

@jimmyblues15

I added the flange afterward

[gwilym94]

@GrooveDrummin What drumheads do you use?

[GrooveDrummin]

@gwilym94

remo coated emperor and coated ambassador reso

[gwilym94]

@GrooveDrummin Thank you my friend, awesome groove by the way. :)

[GSKATE0]

how do you get your seperate microphones on seperate tracks when you record? what sort of an interface do you use?

[GrooveDrummin]

@GSKATE0

I use the M-Audio Profire 2626 rack mount interface. This unit allows for 8 separate mics to be connected then recorded individually into the computer. I use Reaper multitrack software.

[nirvanafreakceslak]

look at his right foot

fuck

he´s got some skills

[scott111193]

Where do you have your kit setup? the acoustics in the room sound good? is it in your house garage or something or a studio?

Again nice drumming and lovely cymbals. Snare sounds so warm too.

[GrooveDrummin]

@scott111193

An unfinished basement 7' concrete plus 3' wood framed and insulated knee walls so I have 10' ceilings here. Room is 35' x 55'. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[xXDuenDeXxX]

Realmente muy buenos todos tus videos sos un groso tocando .. me sirvieron mucho para practicar .. logre hacer muchas cosas gracias a estos videos ... y aun estoy en progreso .. gracias DZ! :) SEGUI ASI

[lifesadrumkit]

solid as fuck dude!! great job!!! bonham would be proud!!! \m/

[Flare4roach]

Wow...just wow. You are so inventive as a drummer. I'm really impressed.

[GrooveDrummin]

@Flare4roach

Thank for watching!

[jammyjay2003]

I would have so much fun playing if I had your ability.

[xXxphakiexXx]

how did you get that weird sound on the snare is than a effect or actual tuning

[GrooveDrummin]

@xXxphakiexXx

Yes a flange that is added after

[theredspecial]

very good sounding team, (drums cymbals and players). VEry convincent.

Overhead mics and bass drum mics?

[GrooveDrummin]

@theredspecial

Thank you, see my profile for complete list of gear I use.

[b34rd4dlov3r]

nice footwork....

[yankeeredneck2]

Your drum tuning is what it is supposed to be! Your playing..... Right there with it.... That is a 13 you have up there..... Sounds sweet....

[GrooveDrummin]

@yankeeredneck2

The rack in this vid is a 12" but I have a 13" i'm using now. Thank you!

[yankeeredneck2]

@GrooveDrummin Shit...  Are they 14'and 16' on the floors?

[GrooveDrummin]

@yankeeredneck2

correct

[yankeeredneck2]

Your drum tuning is what it is supposed to be! Your playing..... Right there with it....

[MrYoungbert]

fuck me

[jossithapussy]

You badass motherfucker!!!! :D  God bless you!!!!

[guzylad5]

I hear a bit of fool in the rain around 3:50 =) jajaja funny thing about that crash

[Pepper2Jason]

what do u use for hi-hats??? they are so clean!!!

[GrooveDrummin]

@Pepper2Jason

These are Paiste 2000 14" Sound Creations Hi-hats with sound edge.

[Mightyhumungus]

nice jam good form as well nice to see a player........instead of a wanna be

[Enormosound]

Mr.DZ- Thank you so much for taking the time to break down Bonzo's signature stuff. You do it with such professionalism and accuracy. It makes it alot easier to understand where he was coming from, for example, the left hand leading on the descending triplets. that's something I never noticed until now...VERY COOL.

Your lessons will definitely improve my drumming. Thanks so much brother.

Sincerely,

Pablo Diablo

West Coast ,Ca. U.S.A.

[STICKSANDCUES]

Sounds very naturel , great work !

[therealtreeguy65]

Hell Yeah! 

[JustinPierce1226]

Ahh hell, I stopped watching John Bonham and started watching your videos lol. I think you and John Bonham may be my influences lol! How many years have you been playing drums mate?

[GrooveDrummin]

@JustinPierce1226

Thanks! Since 1974.

[JustinPierce1226]

@JustinPierce1226 So I take it Led Zeppelin may have inspired you as well? lol. We all fall victim to the Bonham :p

[GrooveDrummin]

@JustinPierce1226

Truth is i listened to zep but also listened to purple, cream, hendrix, maiden, priest and on the flip side I always liked my jazz such as buddy rich, gene krupa, billy cobham. I never really say "studied" bonham but my style has evolved into his mostly because of studying the carmine appice books back in 1977.

[JustinPierce1226]

@GrooveDrummin Wow what great influences!~! All of which are awesome! I have widened my view on who to study into Blues, Jazz, Bonham obviously lol, and Big band era style drumming.

[yuckyteeth]

i like ur groove close to the end, nice ghost notes

[GrooveDrummin]

@yuckyteeth

Thanks, that's the half time shuffle...played slightly different.

[HolandesFrito]

It's awesome :D

[Vahagnll]

Congrats with your new cymbal ;-) I liked the grooves.

[MrBonzoEd]

love ur bonhammy stuff. excellent

[drumsticks135]

Sounding wonderful as usual!! Love the groove you start at 3:14

[TheDrumChannel]

Great sound and great drumming!

[scarfacedan09]

Im loving not only the playing but the signature Moby Dick phase Bonzo would have on his drums

[LukeSnyderMusic]

This video put a smile on my face :D That was some beautiful playing, simply a great groove, no doubt about it!

[fharispe]

Congratulations for your new crash! You deserve it!!!

[ph4se2]

Freaking awesome like always.

[BONHZEPPELIN]

I'll say it again, you're Bonham's bastard child!!!

[Strokyyy1]

fucking perfect dan!! make my day ahah!

sooo GOOD

[ludwigdrummer94]

great video DZ! You're an awesome drummer! :D but I have a question, how do you do the dual view there at 0:45 , which program do you use?

[GrooveDrummin]

@ludwigdrummer94

Sony Vegas Movie Studio 9 and then you resize video. Very easy to do, the software is cheap and on sale a lot at futureshop :)

[ludwigdrummer94]

@GrooveDrummin thanks a lot! I will have to buy it once I have enough money saved up! hahaha :)

[HellHound1992]

I want your kit LOL it sounds soooo amazing!

[AldridgeHalenFreak]

Tell us Dan the Man,..What is that electronic phase you run that one part through?

You should get a Kettle with a Pedal! ;p)

[GrooveDrummin]

@AldridgeHalenFreak

Kettle with a pedal...how cool!

-flange and wah

[fuhkinay]

@GrooveDrummin

The flange and wah is no good. Consider it a failed experiment. Absolutely love the groove that starts around 3:50, though!

[GrooveDrummin]

@fuhkinay

not an experiment :) Thanks.

[guzylad5]

@fuhkinay BS it was perfect cause bonzo did it in lashmir when he played live

[SaltyPenguinAHT]

@fuhkinay it is A fool in the rain

[brian91145]

@SaltyPenguinAHT False its dazed and confused live

[AldridgeHalenFreak]

Yup Yup!! Paiste 18" Sound Formula Full Crash? I thought you were using 2002's.

I like your foot work! You have become a favorite teacher for me!

Thanx!!

[hjkklmp]

you are fucking awesome o_O

i can watch your videos all day!!!!

great stuff

[JustinPierce1226]

Hey man! I am uploading some videos of me drumming. I have only been solidly drumming for four weeks. So if you could check them out and let me know what you think, I would greatly appreciate it.

[GrooveDrummin]

@JustinPierce1226

Hey, I checked out some stuff and you are well on your way to becoming a great drummer.

What I did when I was at this stage was begin practicing with a metronome. This is one of the best things a drummer can do and you may as well get started with it right from the gates!! Keep it up!

[JustinPierce1226]

@GrooveDrummin Hey thank you for the compliment and the tip! I never know what i'm doing except for keeping timing when i'm drumming. My drumming is kind of chaotic lol.

[secorta]

what is your other crash?

[GrooveDrummin]

@secorta

Paiste 18" Sound Formula Full Crash...I've loved this cymbal from the first time I heard it.

[thunderdrumass]

Great way to start my day....Dan the man snappin...As always 2 thumbs up!!!!!

[GrooveDrummin]

@thunderdrumass

THANK YOU

[zoekozoeko]

Amazing... People like you really inspire us beginning drummers to invest time into our playing, so one day, some of us might be as good as you. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Starting at about 0:30, how do you get that sound?

[GrooveDrummin]

@zoekozoeko

Practice will do it :) flange and wah at 0:30. Thanks!

[Hammerfoot72]

Hammerfoot like...........

[myjizzureye]

Time well spent. Really good stuff tiger (^.o)

[Who2Are1You]

you are amazing, man. it's not even enough saying it. you've taught me sooooooo much. i've been playing for almost 2 years, and i simply cannot wait to get to your level... if ever. i learned the 'upstroke kick lick' from you. after messing around with it, i made a variation of it... which we use as the beat for an original song. thanks!!!

[GrooveDrummin]

@Who2Are1You

That's so cool to hear stuff like this. I'd love to hear the original. This is what inspires me :)

[DanUpdike37]

do i see a cheater's pedal there? lol sounds awesome man how'd you do the distortion on the snare at 36 seconds?

[GrooveDrummin]

@DanUpdike37

flange and wah...thank you!

[AlainHubert]

That new crash sounds sweeeet! Must have cost a lot, but worth every penny!

And, as always, very interesting drumming Dan! Maybe you could wear surgical gloves to choke that extremely shinny cymbal ? LOL!

[GrooveDrummin]

@AlainHubert

Thanks Alain, I got it for $250 then tax on top. Gloves....yeah, no kidding :) The bugger is so shiny I hate to even touch it.

[bonzo32]

always groovin man sounds great

[Ahamau18]

Never dissapointed when watching your vids you're awesome and your kit sounds amazing.