Thank you! I'm not sure quite what your question is, though: are you asking if this is me on the drums, or if I filmed someone else playing? Can you clarify?
@drumology2001 i mean if the solo you are playing is created by your own?? or you drag some jazz beats from another talented drummers and put it into this masterpiece of drumsolo
Oh, I get'cha now. Yeah, this is all improvised, so everything I did was made up on the spot. I think there's one little Dave Weckl lick in there that I've adopted, but the rest is just off the top of my head. :)
@drumology2001 wow thats a lot haha i only have 5 years.. but i only play rock and metal and a little bit of latin... but jazz seems to have nice grooves and also very hard to play haha..
You're right - it IS hard! Let me rephrase that: it's hard to *learn* to play it. Jazz isn't something you can learn from reading a textbook. It's like learning a new language: you have to learn a few basics to get started, and then dive in and immerse yourself in it - and start trying to speak with the natives! It takes some time to get fluent, but I'll say this: I've been working at it for 15 years, and I STILL feel like I'm way off the mark! Gotta' keep practicing and listening even more. :)
exelent i get it, iv seen some videos of you playing, am also a drummer and play with a guitarrist and a saxofonist in a hotel and in a restaurant am 23 years old am i like to see good drummers playing, my favorite drummer is steve smith and dennis chambers and of course steve gadd :P
hey derek hello from mexico..how is the fill with the drum bass that you do in 1:22? i hope you can understand my english lol.. great drummer, who is your favorite?
Thanks for the comment and compliments, Mexico! ;)
At 1:22, I'm just doing doubles between snare, toms, and bass drum in groups of six (a.k.a. sixtuplets), and the pattern looks like this: S-S-B-B-T-T || B-B-F-F-B-B || S-S-B-B-T-T || B-B-F-F-B-B.
(In this example, S = snare, B = bass drum, T = rack tom, and F = floor tom.)
The first 2 times around, I use both hands for the doubles; then I single-hand them, and the lick slows down and morphs into the next phrase. Hope that helps! :D
Thanks! And nah - it's pretty much a straight-ahead tune this was on. But I played it more like a fusion player, so maybe that's the vibe it's giving off? Could be. ;)
Sure thing! Most of the lick, which is just sixtuplets, happens with the right hand going between snare drum and floor tom, with a bass drum hit in between each, like this: S-B-F-B-S-B | F-B-S-B-F-B | S-B-F-B-S-B (where S is Snare, B is Bass Drum, and F is Floor Tom). Since this is a 1 bar fill in 4/4 time, I do that for beats 1, 2, and 3...and for beat 4, I play a crash on the china with my right hand and a hit with my left hand on the snare. Does that all make sense? Hope so! :D
you know i really like classic rock and it's pretty much always been me. but lately i've been liking some jazz, just mainly for drumming, and i've decided it's a lot more fun. i mean the toms actually have a fun ring to them and everything sounds amazing. jazz is really just fun in general
i wish i was as good as you :( when i play i sound great and when i listen to myself in a recording i struggle with tempo after playing like band figures with set up fills and what not. i hope i get there your def. one of my fave youtube drummers :)
Thanks man! You'll get there...just keep recording yourself and analyzing what's going on. If you don't know what's broke, it's pretty hard to fix it, right?!? That's most of the reason I even started my channel in the first place - to analyze my playing and open myself up for critique and suggestions from other drummers. I can't even tell you how much it has helped my playing. So, yeah - keep doing what you're doing! And take every opportunity to play! :D
Shaun! My brother! Always a pleasure to hear from you, and thanks for the love! Are you on Facebook anywhere? I did a search for you and couldn't find you - would love to reconnect, my man. :)
Will Kennedy is one of my favorites, too! His playing with The Yellowjackets continues to be one of the biggest influences on my playing! If you don't have their album "Like A River", you should get it - one of my favorites of all time.
The last time I was near Cleveland was in '08. Not sure when I'll be back to the Midwest again, but I sure love it there! Great people, great food, interesting weather/storms... ;)
@timebomb0secz what the are you on about? "not a solo?" are you special? (he is playing on his own, without the rest of a band. that makes it a "solo" in itself) + he isnt playing a repeatative groove and is improvising = SOLO
@BBQwatchman In fairness, there is a bass ostinato going in the background, so in a nitpicky, technical sense, it's not a "solo" (I'm not playing by myself), but by your definition, yeah - it is a drum solo, as that's the instrument being featured. (And technically speaking, just because there is accompaniment going behind a soloist doesn't mean it's not a solo; would you tell a sax player that they didn't play a solo because the rhythm section was playing behind them? I don't think so!) :)
Awesome! That's what I like to hear! Jazz is one of those genres that you have to listen to very closely and frequently to pick up on why it's so cool. Glad you enjoyed this, man. :D
Thank you! And have you never heard of Jeff Hamilton? John Riley? Matt Wilson? Ed Shaughnessy? The list could go on *forever*! (I'm certainly not the first to use a china in jazz.) China cymbals are at use in ALL kinds of music, especially jazz! Throw a couple rivets in a decent China, and it's golden for jazz! Particularly fun to use a China with rivets as a ride cymbal during a shuffle groove...it just makes everything sizzle, man. :)
Phenomenal drumming! Amazingly expressive... the beauty of jazz. Being a hard rock/metal type of guy, it's amazing to see this other side of music! Brilliant work my friend.
Thank you, my man! It's always cool to get a comment like yours where, like you said, the person comes from a rock/metal background, but then actually *enjoys* jazz (at least for the 3 minute duration of this video, anyway)! Jazz can be a little tough to get into and appreciate, so it's so cool that you dug this video. ;)
@drumology2001 I am into metal, like pretty heavily into metal, but I have always found that jazz drummers are much more talented than metal drummers. Offbeat and fast, but never to offbeat. It is honestly my favorite genre to find talented drummers.
Right on! I think that I always gravitate towards it for that same reason: there's jazz players out there that can always play something unique that I've never heard before and just *wow* me with it. I think that happens because playing jazz is such a "be-creative-and-think-on-your-feet" style of music, and the drummers who play it regularly learn to push musical boundaries and do some really amazing things.
damn that was nice! the only thing i really didn't dig tho was the cowbell.. but it was different..
been drumming on and off for 6 years now.. im actually gettin back in it again and decided to actually learn jazz theory on drums.. this video just made me wanna play more lol
It's a Tama Stagestar, I think? I forget. If you look through the comments below, I mention it somewhere. The kit wasn't even mine - just borrowed for a few gigs - so I can't really remember anymore. ;)
Hey Brook! Sorry that I missed your earlier comment! Thanks for defending me, my friend, but as you'll see below in my response to "Benjaminja77", the dislikes don't bother me all that much. Rolls off me like rain. I don't expect everyone to like my playing; the fact that 346 people liked it enough to give it a little thumbs up is pretty cool to me! The other 22? They're entitled to their opinion. I'm not losing a whole lotta' sleep over it. ;)
You know, reading back through these comments, it's obvious to me that I should do some lesson videos on learning to read music; it such a helpful skill to have, and will help your drumming improve tenfold if you can learn it. If all I had done was played by ear my entire life, I certainly wouldn't be where I am today - that's just a fact. So I urge you ear learners out there: take some time and dig in to learning to read. It'll reward you over and over again.
21 people obviously need ear replacments.. that was crazy good and the set and cymbals sound beautiful... I LOVE that ride... is it the hhx evolution?... anything from hhx sounds great in my opinion..
Thanks for that, Ben. I don't worry about the 21 (or *any* dislikes, for that matter). I'm very aware that people are not always going to like what I do, and I don't take offense to it - everybody's got different tastes. It's cool. No biggie. I'll just go right on living my life. ;)
Yes, that ride is a 20" Sabian HHX Evolution ride. it belongs to a buddy of mine who graciously let me borrow it for years, since he wasn't playing anymore. It's been passed on to another mutual friend now. :)
Woww!! I am generally a child of rock music, although there has ALWAYS been a space in my heart for a good bit of Jazz.
This solo has blown me away. It is both tehnically and emotionally Amazing. Wow. I'm not often lost for words........but here...all I can say is Wow !!!
What groups are you a part of Derek??
I'm real keen to check out the stuff that you do in more depth.
The way that You bought the rhythm back in at the end, whilst in the midst of such intensity, was so admirable. Thankyou
I'm lost for words at how kind your comment was! Thank you so much! I'm thrilled that you got such a kick out of it. ;)
I am actually a child of rock music, too: I grew up playing Boston, 38 Special, Foreigner, ZZ Top, Journey, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Guns N' Roses, Metallica; then into the 90's with Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Smashing Pumpkins, and so on. Rock is actually a huge part of my upbringing. In fact, I didn't discover jazz until I was in 7th grade!
Omg you are so amazing! your one of the very few favourite drummers on youtube for me! can i ask you a question, how did you practise to become so fast around the set and yet so clear with your dynamics at the same times? its simply amazing
It's just practice! I spent lots of time with a practice pad, working on single strokes at various tempos. That's it...no big secret! The real secret: I can only pull those speeds off when I'm playing live in front of people; they must be made of equal parts adrenaline and practice. ;)
(P.S. - You only needed to post your question once - I got the same message from you about 8 times across several of my videos.) :D
If it helps at all, I'm self-taught, too. Never give up! While it's nice to have instruction and it certainly helps, I think all it takes is a certain amount of soul and dedication to become a great musician. Just gotta' work hard towards the goals you set (and it's important to set them, or else you have no way to gauge the progress you make). :)
Being insanely funky as I am I came when you brought in the cowbell it simpled out and was like ooooooohhhhhaaaaaaaaaa short squeezed couple of seconds in simple rhythms (funk) then back into the huge possibilities of jazz
Wow - what a comment! Thanks, man! I liked the way that moment turned out, too. In listening back to it, it may not have worked well if the bass player hadn't changed things up - so I'm glad he did. It was kind of a nice departure from the ostinato. :D
You probably get asked an awful lot but what's your cymbal set up? I'm in the market for some new cymbals, what HHX model is your ride? such a great tone!
My cymbal setup in this video? Or what I play now? This video was filmed 3 years ago; I don't even have some of those anymore! I'm a Soultone Cymbals artist, so I play their plates these days.
However, in the video, it's 14" Sabian HHX Evolution hats, 19" Istanbul Mehmet Legend crash/ride, 20" Sabian HHX Evolution ride, and 18" Wuhan China.
i really dig this solo , it has passion in it, and you born with that! i'm a very dedicated student to jazz, like you i never had fancy lessons, but did have a teacher/friend that showed the basics, i learned to read by myself too, and now a days having internet and piracy, there i s no excuse to not learn, youtubebeen for ex., along with the best clinics and drummers around,.. DVD's , books, really it is all up to yourself.
I completely agree with you, too: there's a ton of resources out there...I wish I had had them when I was coming up! What it comes down to anymore is whether or not you have "the fire" (passion), and you put in the time to practice. That's really the major difference between the pros and the amateurs; it's not about pro gear or what band you're in - it's about practice and educating yourself.
@drumology2001 not a problem friend! we are in this world to support each other and make of this place better for somebody else, in the end is not about you , and as a drummer it very important to be a giver. thanks for responding back! take care.
No questions are stupid - feel free to ask away! It's why I'm here. :D
This clip is in 4/4 time. The bass ostinato (i.e. repeating pattern) is being played on beat 1, the "and" of 2, and 4, with a blank bar of 4/4 in between each. (So, it's a two bar repeating pattern, with the bass only playing in bar 1, and it's in a medium-to-up-tempo 4/4 swing setting.)
Clear as mud? Right on. ;)
Sorry if that was more confusing than helpful. Tough to explain in 500 characters or less sometimes.
"This drummer I saw last night had more tasty china than Terry Bozzio, man - it was like I was hearing the china cymbal for the first time in my life...really TRULY hearing it, ya' know?"
Wow ! i just have to say that im a lil bit jealous here...i want to play like that....i play since 3 years but i havent got the space to set up a drumset -.- so i need more practice ;) greats from germany !
Thanks for the comment! No need to be jealous! It's not much - that was filmed a few years ago and I would like to think that I'd do this solo much differently today if I was in the same situation. But yeah - practice (and even more importantly, listening) will do the trick if improving is the goal (and it always is!). :D
@drumology2001 How long have you been playing? I'm a metal drummer but I prefer fusing jazz/blues beats into my drumming as well. Any tips you could give me on how to sound better? I can play a number of beats and feels but it ends up coming off sloppy sometimes. I do practice alot but are their any secret tips you could give me?
I started at age 3, I'm 29 now, so...25+ years? :D
There are no secrets - it's all about hard work, my man. ;)
Other potentially helpful tips:
1) LISTEN. To everything. Especially jazz, since it's such a unique language all unto itself.
2) Make sure your kit sounds authentic; this is a big deal. I had a hard time digging into jazz while playing my dad's old Ludwig (Bonham-sized) kit. Get something small and crank it up - it'll definitely help. Cymbal selection is key, too.
can someone explain to me the difference between jazz drumming and rock drumming, ive listened to solos from both and I cant really tell the the difference
Im not a drummer, so I wouldnt know; does it have to do with the rythym, or beat, speed, or do the drummers just hit different drum beats
If we're speaking in general terms here, it mostly has to do with the beats played and the nature/vibe of the music. Tuning and tone also play a big part - you can't very well play rock on a jazz bebop kit with an 18" bass drum (rock often uses 20" - 26" bass drums). Also, jazz drumming is all about improvisation and playing "off the cuff", whereas rock drumming can be much more structured.
Not a great explanation, but a start. Hope that helps!
personally im a rock drummer, but im really impressed on the sound of jazz drums. after watching this i would like to at leat learn to play jazz drums. do you have any helpful hints for me?
My advice? Listen to LOTS of jazz before you even lay stick to head. Jazz isn't a genre that people can just sit down and play with a little encouragement; it takes *years* of dedication, listening, and studying to even play it halfway authentically.
A good place to start is John Riley's book/CD "The Art of Bop Drumming". If you can dig into that book, you'll be well on your way! Good luck! :D
@drumology2001 not 100% true for everyone, I played drums for about a year b4 i started listening to jazz. I started playing jazz soon after and within the year i was playing it fluently and it sounded pretty good. Another reason i say this is because i have taught some people that pick jazz drumming up extremely fast. I had one student that within a month he was composing his own solo and was ready to perform.
I guarantee you that you weren't playing it *authentically*, then. Jeff Hamilton is a master jazz player, but even he will tell you that he didn't just sit down and work for 365 days at learning jazz, and then start signing record deals and endorsement contracts. ;)
My point was that just about anybody can play 4/4 rock - it's burned into our brains from birth how a basic 4/4 beat sounds - but playing jazz is something that you really have to study; a language that you have to learn to speak.
@drumology2001 Never said authentically, your right about the 4/4 rock beat though. Jazz is a lot different from most every genre, it is harder, more complex and also a lot more fun. It can be learned in a year though. If someone has the dedication and studies it for a year, they can play it. What you authentic could mean 2 completely different things to me and you. I was just saying.
Yeah, exactly: we're in limbo about the definition of "authentic". ;)
After a year, most drummers could probably 'technically' play jazz: swing pattern on ride, 2&4 hi-hat, light comping, etc. However, to take those basic tenets of jazz drumming and expand them so that they *feel* good and swing hard is what takes effort and time. Also, soloing/improvising is a huge chunk of the puzzle; you really have to be able to speak the language through your instrument, more so than any other genre.
Yep, jazz drumming is definitely one of those things that not every drummer can do authentically (heck, I'm still trying to dial it in 15 years after getting started in the genre!). Takes a lot of listening, and then a lot of practicing, and then a lot of time developing your own unique "voice", too. Tough stuff.
HA! Right? That's what I think, too! There's so much passion and individuality in it. It almost makes me sad to listen to the radio and hear what passes for music these days... ;)
HA! I'm glad you added "you're awesome!" to the end of that - I wouldn't have known if that was an insult or not! Thanks for the compliment. :D
To answer your question, I am 28 years old, and I have been playing jazz for about 15 years now. (I was 13 when I had my first introduction to jazz: Chick Corea's Akoustic Band...an album called "Alive!" I listened to that thing until I wore out the grooves on the CD (which, I believe, is impossible - so that's saying a lot). :D
Nope. I started playing when I was very young and learned by ear; I learned to read music in middle school and high school, and have been playing percussion non-stop ever since. I never went to Berklee, Juliard, MI, Drummer's Collective or anything like that - my family couldn't afford anything on that level. Never took drumset lessons - just played along to the stereo and CD's and listened to TONS of music from all genres.
@drumology2001 I'm in the same situation. I have a cheap drumset and have no money for music schools so I'm learning by ear since 6 years, but since a year I'm in love with Jazz so I must play it to calm my self.
@drumology2001 EAR LEARNER!!!! :D i did the same, or is doing the same right now. but i really dislike reading sheet music, i always love to improvise on the kit :)
I will always appreciate the ear training and such, but I actually *enjoy* the challenge of sightreading! There's nothing like that knot in your stomach when you sit down in front of a chart you've never read and you have to hit all those kicks and find the grooves right away! :D
ok ppl who r baggin on u for using the china a lot need to STFU! it sounds very cool and 'hip' for a drum solo, it gives the solo a nice flare and btw ur solo is very nice it has so much feel, like it seems to me that u never lose any feel during ur solo which is so cool. u r a very talented drummer and ur solo has inspired me to to better in jazz soloing and ur solo sounds like a true jazz solo great work man!
Very nice indeed, creative playing there! I was feelin' it there with ya! You might get a kick out of my little tributes to Buddy Rich on here ("old school" chops). Keep playing man...that's the good stuff! :-)
I see you've been going video to video, promoting your Buddy impersonation vids in the comments you leave. If I didn't like your vids so damn much, I would have probably been a little miffed - but you got the BR thing down! I'd caution you on using the same 4 or 5 licks over and over, but your hands are super fast, the tricks are similar, your phrasing reminds me of his, and of course, the kit sounds legit to the times. Well done, man! :D
malo el solo
marionetas 1 month ago
only wish I could hear this with that bass ostinato mixed up. Records of your playing in studio? Where I find?
DanDjembe 1 month ago
Do you mean records of this group? Or just me? I have played on some studio recordings, but not all of them are straight-ahead like this.
drumology2001 1 month ago
@drumology2001 you with group!
DanDjembe 3 weeks ago
@DanDjembe With this group, no. We only played a handful of gigs together one summer, so this is all I have on tape. Sorry!
drumology2001 3 weeks ago
woahh you rock.. is that solo by your own?? or you drag for another drummer??... asking cuz i wanna play like you :)
Merazzo228 2 months ago
Thank you! I'm not sure quite what your question is, though: are you asking if this is me on the drums, or if I filmed someone else playing? Can you clarify?
drumology2001 2 months ago
@drumology2001 i mean if the solo you are playing is created by your own?? or you drag some jazz beats from another talented drummers and put it into this masterpiece of drumsolo
Merazzo228 2 months ago
Oh, I get'cha now. Yeah, this is all improvised, so everything I did was made up on the spot. I think there's one little Dave Weckl lick in there that I've adopted, but the rest is just off the top of my head. :)
drumology2001 2 months ago
@drumology2001 woah improvised?? thats amazing.. how long have you been playing drums??
Merazzo228 2 months ago
Well, I started when I was 3, and I just turned 30 in July, so...27 years? Something like that? :)
drumology2001 2 months ago
@drumology2001 wow thats a lot haha i only have 5 years.. but i only play rock and metal and a little bit of latin... but jazz seems to have nice grooves and also very hard to play haha..
Merazzo228 2 months ago
You're right - it IS hard! Let me rephrase that: it's hard to *learn* to play it. Jazz isn't something you can learn from reading a textbook. It's like learning a new language: you have to learn a few basics to get started, and then dive in and immerse yourself in it - and start trying to speak with the natives! It takes some time to get fluent, but I'll say this: I've been working at it for 15 years, and I STILL feel like I'm way off the mark! Gotta' keep practicing and listening even more. :)
drumology2001 2 months ago
sick beat at 0:48 well done :)
aero105 3 months ago in playlist aero105's favorites
exelent i get it, iv seen some videos of you playing, am also a drummer and play with a guitarrist and a saxofonist in a hotel and in a restaurant am 23 years old am i like to see good drummers playing, my favorite drummer is steve smith and dennis chambers and of course steve gadd :P
880906 3 months ago
hey derek hello from mexico..how is the fill with the drum bass that you do in 1:22? i hope you can understand my english lol.. great drummer, who is your favorite?
880906 3 months ago
Thanks for the comment and compliments, Mexico! ;)
At 1:22, I'm just doing doubles between snare, toms, and bass drum in groups of six (a.k.a. sixtuplets), and the pattern looks like this: S-S-B-B-T-T || B-B-F-F-B-B || S-S-B-B-T-T || B-B-F-F-B-B.
(In this example, S = snare, B = bass drum, T = rack tom, and F = floor tom.)
The first 2 times around, I use both hands for the doubles; then I single-hand them, and the lick slows down and morphs into the next phrase. Hope that helps! :D
drumology2001 3 months ago
this is fuckin sick
aero105 3 months ago
sounds great man !
Persicutor 4 months ago
Woh! Superb!
rhtyhmsearch 4 months ago
Thank you! :D
drumology2001 4 months ago
very nice
but (to me) it sounds like fusion
Masterb0y999 4 months ago
Thanks! And nah - it's pretty much a straight-ahead tune this was on. But I played it more like a fusion player, so maybe that's the vibe it's giving off? Could be. ;)
drumology2001 4 months ago
hey honestly ? CHINA CYMBAL + JAZZ STYLE = PERFECT PERFORMANCE :D
Sabrewolf122 5 months ago
Ahhh, thanks. Glad you liked it. ;)
drumology2001 5 months ago
very impressive
alakbakbak 5 months ago
awesome!! :D
theBVSS 5 months ago
brilliant ! how the fuck can you improvise that shiz ? :D
namejimmy 5 months ago
0:16-0:20 care to break that lick down?
systemsick41 5 months ago
Sure thing! Most of the lick, which is just sixtuplets, happens with the right hand going between snare drum and floor tom, with a bass drum hit in between each, like this: S-B-F-B-S-B | F-B-S-B-F-B | S-B-F-B-S-B (where S is Snare, B is Bass Drum, and F is Floor Tom). Since this is a 1 bar fill in 4/4 time, I do that for beats 1, 2, and 3...and for beat 4, I play a crash on the china with my right hand and a hit with my left hand on the snare. Does that all make sense? Hope so! :D
drumology2001 5 months ago 3
you know i really like classic rock and it's pretty much always been me. but lately i've been liking some jazz, just mainly for drumming, and i've decided it's a lot more fun. i mean the toms actually have a fun ring to them and everything sounds amazing. jazz is really just fun in general
MrSticks1994 5 months ago
cool man xx . . :)
Jeremia009 6 months ago
i wish i was as good as you :( when i play i sound great and when i listen to myself in a recording i struggle with tempo after playing like band figures with set up fills and what not. i hope i get there your def. one of my fave youtube drummers :)
boybawang9997 6 months ago
Thanks man! You'll get there...just keep recording yourself and analyzing what's going on. If you don't know what's broke, it's pretty hard to fix it, right?!? That's most of the reason I even started my channel in the first place - to analyze my playing and open myself up for critique and suggestions from other drummers. I can't even tell you how much it has helped my playing. So, yeah - keep doing what you're doing! And take every opportunity to play! :D
drumology2001 6 months ago
cowbell :-*
Majkyboy95 6 months ago
Fantastic skills and technique sometimes I lost the rhythm, but maybe tha'ts just me.
willylindsay2106 6 months ago
Wow! That almost looked like it was fast-forwarded! Great job!
drag0nrangr 7 months ago
Derek, good to see you still swinging hard as ever. You've certainly come a long way since All-State way back in the day!
shaungk 8 months ago
Shaun! My brother! Always a pleasure to hear from you, and thanks for the love! Are you on Facebook anywhere? I did a search for you and couldn't find you - would love to reconnect, my man. :)
drumology2001 8 months ago
Ha! You and Will Kennedy are my two fav jazz drummers. You guys amaze me on every video I see. You ever play in Cleveland area?
mattycspeaks 8 months ago
Will Kennedy is one of my favorites, too! His playing with The Yellowjackets continues to be one of the biggest influences on my playing! If you don't have their album "Like A River", you should get it - one of my favorites of all time.
The last time I was near Cleveland was in '08. Not sure when I'll be back to the Midwest again, but I sure love it there! Great people, great food, interesting weather/storms... ;)
drumology2001 8 months ago
Please show me how to play like that!!!
mattycspeaks 8 months ago
I just did! ;)
drumology2001 8 months ago
Why am i only seeing this video now? Me-yowzah.
mrmikey127 8 months ago
Not sure - it's been up for 3 years now! ;)
drumology2001 8 months ago
@drumology2001 Well, i am glad i finally stumbled upon it. Fantastic drumming, to say the least.
mrmikey127 8 months ago
The ''John Banham'' of Jazz? I dissagree. This cat has earned his own identity. He is the ''Derek Munson'' of Jazz.
69drummerdan 8 months ago
Wow - what a undeserved compliment! Thank you very much for that. :)
drumology2001 8 months ago
@drumology2001 You deserve it, bro. Skills like this dont come out of thin air. It comes from hard work and having a great passion for it.
69drummerdan 8 months ago
this is really good. and extremely tasteful.
tacomonday1 8 months ago
Thank you! This was years ago now - I'd like to think I'd play this solo differently today. Who knows. ;)
drumology2001 8 months ago
Dude you freaking continue to amaze me wtheck your soo damn good
RaymundoBerrelleza 8 months ago
bloody amazing!!!!
manzrnet 9 months ago
Good but not a solo
timebomb0secz 9 months ago
@timebomb0secz what the are you on about? "not a solo?" are you special? (he is playing on his own, without the rest of a band. that makes it a "solo" in itself) + he isnt playing a repeatative groove and is improvising = SOLO
BBQwatchman 9 months ago
@BBQwatchman In fairness, there is a bass ostinato going in the background, so in a nitpicky, technical sense, it's not a "solo" (I'm not playing by myself), but by your definition, yeah - it is a drum solo, as that's the instrument being featured. (And technically speaking, just because there is accompaniment going behind a soloist doesn't mean it's not a solo; would you tell a sax player that they didn't play a solo because the rhythm section was playing behind them? I don't think so!) :)
drumology2001 9 months ago
@drumology2001 i guess you have a point. it's still a drum solo though
BBQwatchman 9 months ago
really great! :)
i'm actually not really a jazz fan, i'm more into heavy metal, but i find myself really enjoying this. :) great job!
narutoloverman123 9 months ago
Awesome! That's what I like to hear! Jazz is one of those genres that you have to listen to very closely and frequently to pick up on why it's so cool. Glad you enjoyed this, man. :D
drumology2001 9 months ago
@narutoloverman123
Yeah, me too
steelwizard 8 months ago
Thank you! And have you never heard of Jeff Hamilton? John Riley? Matt Wilson? Ed Shaughnessy? The list could go on *forever*! (I'm certainly not the first to use a china in jazz.) China cymbals are at use in ALL kinds of music, especially jazz! Throw a couple rivets in a decent China, and it's golden for jazz! Particularly fun to use a China with rivets as a ride cymbal during a shuffle groove...it just makes everything sizzle, man. :)
drumology2001 10 months ago 2
do you know how good you are?!
jdjbarnat 10 months ago
How am I supposed to answer that one!?!? That's a pretty loaded question! ;)
If I say "no", then I'm not acknowledging decades of hard work and I sound like I'm playing dumb.
If I say "yes", then I sound arrogant and narcissistic.
So, I guess my answer is..."maybe"? Not sure what to say. :D
drumology2001 10 months ago 13
@drumology2001 you're supposed to just say thanks... so you got that answer wrong!
Blainelyne 10 months ago
HA! Well, thanks go to YOU for giving me the right answer, and thanks to @jdjbarnat for the kind words, then! :D
drumology2001 10 months ago
@drumology2001 JUST SAY YOU LOVE PLAYING DRUMS HAHA srycaps
drummingforsatan666 10 months ago
Phenomenal drumming! Amazingly expressive... the beauty of jazz. Being a hard rock/metal type of guy, it's amazing to see this other side of music! Brilliant work my friend.
Niloy63 10 months ago
Thank you, my man! It's always cool to get a comment like yours where, like you said, the person comes from a rock/metal background, but then actually *enjoys* jazz (at least for the 3 minute duration of this video, anyway)! Jazz can be a little tough to get into and appreciate, so it's so cool that you dug this video. ;)
drumology2001 10 months ago
@drumology2001 I am into metal, like pretty heavily into metal, but I have always found that jazz drummers are much more talented than metal drummers. Offbeat and fast, but never to offbeat. It is honestly my favorite genre to find talented drummers.
MrYeahiskate 10 months ago
Right on! I think that I always gravitate towards it for that same reason: there's jazz players out there that can always play something unique that I've never heard before and just *wow* me with it. I think that happens because playing jazz is such a "be-creative-and-think-on-your-feet" style of music, and the drummers who play it regularly learn to push musical boundaries and do some really amazing things.
drumology2001 10 months ago
@drumology2001 I couldn't agree more.
MrYeahiskate 10 months ago
damn that was nice! the only thing i really didn't dig tho was the cowbell.. but it was different..
been drumming on and off for 6 years now.. im actually gettin back in it again and decided to actually learn jazz theory on drums.. this video just made me wanna play more lol
dig your style
ilooklikeppl 11 months ago
awesome solo man what kit is that
skullcrusher450 11 months ago
It's a Tama Stagestar, I think? I forget. If you look through the comments below, I mention it somewhere. The kit wasn't even mine - just borrowed for a few gigs - so I can't really remember anymore. ;)
drumology2001 11 months ago
really locked in with the bass, great solo!
jplas1 1 year ago
Nice groove man. Diggin' it.
lemuelkyleconnell 1 year ago 8
hey 2001, your welcome by the way
Brook3952 1 year ago
Hey Brook! Sorry that I missed your earlier comment! Thanks for defending me, my friend, but as you'll see below in my response to "Benjaminja77", the dislikes don't bother me all that much. Rolls off me like rain. I don't expect everyone to like my playing; the fact that 346 people liked it enough to give it a little thumbs up is pretty cool to me! The other 22? They're entitled to their opinion. I'm not losing a whole lotta' sleep over it. ;)
drumology2001 1 year ago
This is for the 22 dislikes and anymore to come. You all haven't a clue what great drumming is!
Brook3952 1 year ago
Hmmmm.........
schnogan 1 year ago
Ei dude that was fantastic
ShaolinFist45 1 year ago
absolutely incredible.
trevdisc 1 year ago
Thanks for the great comment! :D
You know, reading back through these comments, it's obvious to me that I should do some lesson videos on learning to read music; it such a helpful skill to have, and will help your drumming improve tenfold if you can learn it. If all I had done was played by ear my entire life, I certainly wouldn't be where I am today - that's just a fact. So I urge you ear learners out there: take some time and dig in to learning to read. It'll reward you over and over again.
drumology2001 1 year ago
Smooth. (Y)
WesThorburn 1 year ago
21 people obviously need ear replacments.. that was crazy good and the set and cymbals sound beautiful... I LOVE that ride... is it the hhx evolution?... anything from hhx sounds great in my opinion..
all around fantastic solo thanks for posting
God bless!
benjaminja77 1 year ago
Thanks for that, Ben. I don't worry about the 21 (or *any* dislikes, for that matter). I'm very aware that people are not always going to like what I do, and I don't take offense to it - everybody's got different tastes. It's cool. No biggie. I'll just go right on living my life. ;)
Yes, that ride is a 20" Sabian HHX Evolution ride. it belongs to a buddy of mine who graciously let me borrow it for years, since he wasn't playing anymore. It's been passed on to another mutual friend now. :)
drumology2001 1 year ago
WO WO WO WOWWWW!!!!
MAN that is fantastic!
cptstubing 1 year ago
Woww!! I am generally a child of rock music, although there has ALWAYS been a space in my heart for a good bit of Jazz.
This solo has blown me away. It is both tehnically and emotionally Amazing. Wow. I'm not often lost for words........but here...all I can say is Wow !!!
What groups are you a part of Derek??
I'm real keen to check out the stuff that you do in more depth.
The way that You bought the rhythm back in at the end, whilst in the midst of such intensity, was so admirable. Thankyou
SteviemadmanB 1 year ago
I'm lost for words at how kind your comment was! Thank you so much! I'm thrilled that you got such a kick out of it. ;)
I am actually a child of rock music, too: I grew up playing Boston, 38 Special, Foreigner, ZZ Top, Journey, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Guns N' Roses, Metallica; then into the 90's with Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Smashing Pumpkins, and so on. Rock is actually a huge part of my upbringing. In fact, I didn't discover jazz until I was in 7th grade!
drumology2001 1 year ago
Inspirational! Amazing set. Love the cymbals! What type of high hat?
NewmanDrumSet 1 year ago
Thank you! The hi-hats are Sabian 14" HHX Evolution (Weckl model). Glad you enjoyed it. :)
drumology2001 1 year ago
Omg you are so amazing! your one of the very few favourite drummers on youtube for me! can i ask you a question, how did you practise to become so fast around the set and yet so clear with your dynamics at the same times? its simply amazing
eyelezz 1 year ago
It's just practice! I spent lots of time with a practice pad, working on single strokes at various tempos. That's it...no big secret! The real secret: I can only pull those speeds off when I'm playing live in front of people; they must be made of equal parts adrenaline and practice. ;)
(P.S. - You only needed to post your question once - I got the same message from you about 8 times across several of my videos.) :D
drumology2001 1 year ago
@drumology2001 hahah very sorry man, youtube keeps telling me my post wasnt posted haha
eyelezz 1 year ago
No problem! Just thought I'd fill you in on what happened. No big deal, pal. :D
drumology2001 1 year ago
wow quality cymbals
mexico992 1 year ago
he deserves a better drumset x)
respect
Neithai 1 year ago
the john bonham of jazz
crloera86 1 year ago
AHAHA! Dude, I love it!!! That's the best and most undeserving nickname I've ever been given. :D
drumology2001 1 year ago
...jesus...
dsparks449 1 year ago
the man...
drumbum12191 1 year ago
If it helps at all, I'm self-taught, too. Never give up! While it's nice to have instruction and it certainly helps, I think all it takes is a certain amount of soul and dedication to become a great musician. Just gotta' work hard towards the goals you set (and it's important to set them, or else you have no way to gauge the progress you make). :)
drumology2001 1 year ago
Nope - no speed up here!
And really? You want to be a chubby jazz drummer when you grow up? ;)
(Kidding.) Thanks for the love, my friend. :D
drumology2001 1 year ago
@drumology2001 thanks man, I only noticed the cymbal set up on your site as I posted that haha. Thanks for the help though!
sambrady92 1 year ago
You betcha'. :)
drumology2001 1 year ago
Being insanely funky as I am I came when you brought in the cowbell it simpled out and was like ooooooohhhhhaaaaaaaaaa short squeezed couple of seconds in simple rhythms (funk) then back into the huge possibilities of jazz
thank you
Hardtack444 1 year ago
Wow - what a comment! Thanks, man! I liked the way that moment turned out, too. In listening back to it, it may not have worked well if the bass player hadn't changed things up - so I'm glad he did. It was kind of a nice departure from the ostinato. :D
drumology2001 1 year ago
You probably get asked an awful lot but what's your cymbal set up? I'm in the market for some new cymbals, what HHX model is your ride? such a great tone!
sambrady92 1 year ago
My cymbal setup in this video? Or what I play now? This video was filmed 3 years ago; I don't even have some of those anymore! I'm a Soultone Cymbals artist, so I play their plates these days.
However, in the video, it's 14" Sabian HHX Evolution hats, 19" Istanbul Mehmet Legend crash/ride, 20" Sabian HHX Evolution ride, and 18" Wuhan China.
Hope that helps! :D
drumology2001 1 year ago
fanastic technique and rhythm, very nice jazz sounds
izzbiz12 1 year ago
I like your solo. Very smooth and it flows. Very nice!
spasevrp 1 year ago
Thank you! :D
drumology2001 1 year ago
All I can think of with that china is that Taco Bell commercial...
"Hola."
"Wicha!"
Nice drumming though.
fuckdastardly 1 year ago
i really dig this solo , it has passion in it, and you born with that! i'm a very dedicated student to jazz, like you i never had fancy lessons, but did have a teacher/friend that showed the basics, i learned to read by myself too, and now a days having internet and piracy, there i s no excuse to not learn, youtubebeen for ex., along with the best clinics and drummers around,.. DVD's , books, really it is all up to yourself.
Percussionfish 1 year ago 2
Thanks for the great comment! :D
I completely agree with you, too: there's a ton of resources out there...I wish I had had them when I was coming up! What it comes down to anymore is whether or not you have "the fire" (passion), and you put in the time to practice. That's really the major difference between the pros and the amateurs; it's not about pro gear or what band you're in - it's about practice and educating yourself.
drumology2001 1 year ago
@drumology2001 not a problem friend! we are in this world to support each other and make of this place better for somebody else, in the end is not about you , and as a drummer it very important to be a giver. thanks for responding back! take care.
Percussionfish 1 year ago
That is just beautiful! Am getting into the Riley book, Thanks.
mrjollypantsjolly 1 year ago
Glad to hear it! I think you'll really enjoy working on it - it's been a great resource for me over the years. :)
drumology2001 1 year ago
No questions are stupid - feel free to ask away! It's why I'm here. :D
This clip is in 4/4 time. The bass ostinato (i.e. repeating pattern) is being played on beat 1, the "and" of 2, and 4, with a blank bar of 4/4 in between each. (So, it's a two bar repeating pattern, with the bass only playing in bar 1, and it's in a medium-to-up-tempo 4/4 swing setting.)
Clear as mud? Right on. ;)
Sorry if that was more confusing than helpful. Tough to explain in 500 characters or less sometimes.
drumology2001 1 year ago
jazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
HumaLOne 1 year ago
aw yeah... i know how it is... there's probably a guy in the crowd that night that's still talking about your revolutionary china usage...
kboyle2 1 year ago
HA! I can hear that disillusioned guy now:
"This drummer I saw last night had more tasty china than Terry Bozzio, man - it was like I was hearing the china cymbal for the first time in my life...really TRULY hearing it, ya' know?"
(Lord, I hope that's not the case.) ; )
drumology2001 1 year ago 8
great great solo, i feel like he hits his china too much though
kboyle2 1 year ago
Thanks, man...read down through the comments and you'll see that I agree with you; just forgot my normal crash the night this was filmed. :)
drumology2001 1 year ago
Wow ! i just have to say that im a lil bit jealous here...i want to play like that....i play since 3 years but i havent got the space to set up a drumset -.- so i need more practice ;) greats from germany !
Severiaxitus 1 year ago
Thanks for the comment! No need to be jealous! It's not much - that was filmed a few years ago and I would like to think that I'd do this solo much differently today if I was in the same situation. But yeah - practice (and even more importantly, listening) will do the trick if improving is the goal (and it always is!). :D
drumology2001 1 year ago 2
@drumology2001 How long have you been playing? I'm a metal drummer but I prefer fusing jazz/blues beats into my drumming as well. Any tips you could give me on how to sound better? I can play a number of beats and feels but it ends up coming off sloppy sometimes. I do practice alot but are their any secret tips you could give me?
IBiteTheHandThatFed 1 year ago
I started at age 3, I'm 29 now, so...25+ years? :D
There are no secrets - it's all about hard work, my man. ;)
Other potentially helpful tips:
1) LISTEN. To everything. Especially jazz, since it's such a unique language all unto itself.
2) Make sure your kit sounds authentic; this is a big deal. I had a hard time digging into jazz while playing my dad's old Ludwig (Bonham-sized) kit. Get something small and crank it up - it'll definitely help. Cymbal selection is key, too.
drumology2001 1 year ago
is that 3 against 4 against 5 against 7 lmao glad you don't read sheet music I would hate to see that on paper
i4future 1 year ago
Wait, what? You lost me.
(BTW, I do read sheet music.) ;)
drumology2001 1 year ago
In this video, I used Sabian 14" HHX Evolution hats. Currently, I am playing Soultone's Custom Series 14" hats.
drumology2001 1 year ago
can someone explain to me the difference between jazz drumming and rock drumming, ive listened to solos from both and I cant really tell the the difference
Im not a drummer, so I wouldnt know; does it have to do with the rythym, or beat, speed, or do the drummers just hit different drum beats
kml2f 1 year ago
If we're speaking in general terms here, it mostly has to do with the beats played and the nature/vibe of the music. Tuning and tone also play a big part - you can't very well play rock on a jazz bebop kit with an 18" bass drum (rock often uses 20" - 26" bass drums). Also, jazz drumming is all about improvisation and playing "off the cuff", whereas rock drumming can be much more structured.
Not a great explanation, but a start. Hope that helps!
drumology2001 1 year ago
Dudes...His china sounds like thunder.
Harris91 1 year ago
I love jazz.
rcaudill1960 1 year ago
lol! my drums teacher plays like something similar to him
desilaloka93 1 year ago
@desilaloka93 ur drum teacher must be amazing
BAP523 1 year ago
HA! Awesome - thank you! I'll take it. :D
drumology2001 1 year ago
Fantastic!!
Kaffyboy 1 year ago
personally im a rock drummer, but im really impressed on the sound of jazz drums. after watching this i would like to at leat learn to play jazz drums. do you have any helpful hints for me?
micheal10250 1 year ago
My advice? Listen to LOTS of jazz before you even lay stick to head. Jazz isn't a genre that people can just sit down and play with a little encouragement; it takes *years* of dedication, listening, and studying to even play it halfway authentically.
A good place to start is John Riley's book/CD "The Art of Bop Drumming". If you can dig into that book, you'll be well on your way! Good luck! :D
drumology2001 1 year ago
@drumology2001 not 100% true for everyone, I played drums for about a year b4 i started listening to jazz. I started playing jazz soon after and within the year i was playing it fluently and it sounded pretty good. Another reason i say this is because i have taught some people that pick jazz drumming up extremely fast. I had one student that within a month he was composing his own solo and was ready to perform.
TheNoseJR 1 year ago
I guarantee you that you weren't playing it *authentically*, then. Jeff Hamilton is a master jazz player, but even he will tell you that he didn't just sit down and work for 365 days at learning jazz, and then start signing record deals and endorsement contracts. ;)
My point was that just about anybody can play 4/4 rock - it's burned into our brains from birth how a basic 4/4 beat sounds - but playing jazz is something that you really have to study; a language that you have to learn to speak.
drumology2001 1 year ago
@drumology2001 Never said authentically, your right about the 4/4 rock beat though. Jazz is a lot different from most every genre, it is harder, more complex and also a lot more fun. It can be learned in a year though. If someone has the dedication and studies it for a year, they can play it. What you authentic could mean 2 completely different things to me and you. I was just saying.
TheNoseJR 1 year ago
Yeah, exactly: we're in limbo about the definition of "authentic". ;)
After a year, most drummers could probably 'technically' play jazz: swing pattern on ride, 2&4 hi-hat, light comping, etc. However, to take those basic tenets of jazz drumming and expand them so that they *feel* good and swing hard is what takes effort and time. Also, soloing/improvising is a huge chunk of the puzzle; you really have to be able to speak the language through your instrument, more so than any other genre.
drumology2001 1 year ago
@drumology2001 IT COMES FROM THE SOUL BABY!!!! lol J/P
rcaudill1960 1 year ago
damn I'm a big fun of jazz drum! as a drummer, this is, well, for me, this is the ultimate drumming skill a drummer can have.
nesz719 1 year ago
Yep, jazz drumming is definitely one of those things that not every drummer can do authentically (heck, I'm still trying to dial it in 15 years after getting started in the genre!). Takes a lot of listening, and then a lot of practicing, and then a lot of time developing your own unique "voice", too. Tough stuff.
drumology2001 1 year ago
@nesz719 lol I mean FAN :D
nesz719 1 year ago
I knew what you meant - no worries. ;)
drumology2001 1 year ago
now who says that jazz is boring music??
c0d3x001 1 year ago
HA! Right? That's what I think, too! There's so much passion and individuality in it. It almost makes me sad to listen to the radio and hear what passes for music these days... ;)
drumology2001 1 year ago
@drumology2001 AGREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE SO MUCH!!!
StaupEimer 1 year ago
hey, man how old are you? 'cause if i would go with your drumming i would say 60! you're awesome!!
jonasbacklund 1 year ago
HA! I'm glad you added "you're awesome!" to the end of that - I wouldn't have known if that was an insult or not! Thanks for the compliment. :D
To answer your question, I am 28 years old, and I have been playing jazz for about 15 years now. (I was 13 when I had my first introduction to jazz: Chick Corea's Akoustic Band...an album called "Alive!" I listened to that thing until I wore out the grooves on the CD (which, I believe, is impossible - so that's saying a lot). :D
drumology2001 1 year ago
@drumology2001 28 huh? cool...
jonasbacklund 1 year ago
Did you go to music school?
prat3192 1 year ago
Nope. I started playing when I was very young and learned by ear; I learned to read music in middle school and high school, and have been playing percussion non-stop ever since. I never went to Berklee, Juliard, MI, Drummer's Collective or anything like that - my family couldn't afford anything on that level. Never took drumset lessons - just played along to the stereo and CD's and listened to TONS of music from all genres.
That pretty much sums it up. ;)
drumology2001 1 year ago 14
@drumology2001 I'm in the same situation. I have a cheap drumset and have no money for music schools so I'm learning by ear since 6 years, but since a year I'm in love with Jazz so I must play it to calm my self.
vighvajk 1 year ago
@drumology2001 EAR LEARNER!!!! :D i did the same, or is doing the same right now. but i really dislike reading sheet music, i always love to improvise on the kit :)
Mistahh0Jorell 1 year ago
I will always appreciate the ear training and such, but I actually *enjoy* the challenge of sightreading! There's nothing like that knot in your stomach when you sit down in front of a chart you've never read and you have to hit all those kicks and find the grooves right away! :D
drumology2001 1 year ago
No sure about that trash/china awesome otherwise
PercussionX 1 year ago
Just bought a drum set
i will buy the same exact heads
thanks for the response :)
JazzNaySean 1 year ago
kind of heads are those sir?
JazzNaySean 1 year ago
On toms, batter side: Coated Ambassadors.
On toms, resonant side: Clear Ambassadors.
On snare, batter side: Fiberskyn3 FA
On snare, resonant side: Clear Ambassadors
On bass drum batter: Evans EQ3 Clear
On bass drum resonant: Evans EQ3 Black
Hope that helps! :D
drumology2001 1 year ago
The beat starting at :48 is so smooth, love it. Great work man, clean style you got there.
K20017 1 year ago
Thank you! Sometimes wish I didn't have a "clean" style of playing - some of the sloppiness of other people's styles is kinda hip. Oh well. ;)
drumology2001 1 year ago
I play the jazz and swing myself on drums. And I found this very good!
TheThepillows 1 year ago
Thank you very much! :D
drumology2001 1 year ago
Gonna need more cowbell, but seriously thats some fine drumming. I found it quite mesmerising.
invaderwill 1 year ago
Everybody wants more cowbell! (Thanks, Will Ferrell - no, really. It never gets old. Ever.) ;)
Glad you liked the vid! More on my channel page if you like. :D
drumology2001 1 year ago
ok ppl who r baggin on u for using the china a lot need to STFU! it sounds very cool and 'hip' for a drum solo, it gives the solo a nice flare and btw ur solo is very nice it has so much feel, like it seems to me that u never lose any feel during ur solo which is so cool. u r a very talented drummer and ur solo has inspired me to to better in jazz soloing and ur solo sounds like a true jazz solo great work man!
pesci12345 1 year ago
Thank you for the compliments and for sharing your thoughts on the china thing! I'm glad you dug the video and found inspiration in it, my friend. :D
drumology2001 1 year ago
Very nice indeed, creative playing there! I was feelin' it there with ya! You might get a kick out of my little tributes to Buddy Rich on here ("old school" chops). Keep playing man...that's the good stuff! :-)
Drumminman4U 1 year ago
I see you've been going video to video, promoting your Buddy impersonation vids in the comments you leave. If I didn't like your vids so damn much, I would have probably been a little miffed - but you got the BR thing down! I'd caution you on using the same 4 or 5 licks over and over, but your hands are super fast, the tricks are similar, your phrasing reminds me of his, and of course, the kit sounds legit to the times. Well done, man! :D
Go check him out, people! ;)
drumology2001 1 year ago
fantastic!
flipper778 1 year ago
´Wuuuuu, there you go... ;D
greenwoodonearth 1 year ago
5 stars very skillful I'm pretty lame so doesn't mean much BUT WAtevrRR
annuissance 1 year ago