The comments are what comes naturally from listening to a masterclass.
Is that a chrome-on-brass version of the Ludwig 400 you use? I ask because I use an aluminium-shelled Premier 2000, and it is much "dryer" than your snare drum - and perhaps less suited to Jazz - am unsure. Yours has much more of a ring.
I watched a Baby Dodds video where he explained the press roll. However, he uses his right hand for the press. So i take it, it does not mater which hand you use?
John, I guess it's good to learn both. Then presumably you can choose which to use according to what hand you want to lead into other things after and in between rolls or parts of rolls.
Check out herlin Riley my freind. he did a video on N. orleans and ragtime drumming. this will explain what i mean.the parallel you draw with rock drumming is a bit strange.. still..
Checked Herlin Riley and you are right he is mostly accenting beat 4, but not all the time.This however is not what is happening with the early masters, Dodds, Singleton, Barbarin, Goldston. Dodds either plays 2 or 4 on the bass drum, Barbarin drops different accents - but not on the 4th beat each time. I am primarily interested in the roots of drumming. Check out Baby Dodds talking and demonstrating his technique.
Where do you get the Big Four from? Certainly Baby Dodds , Zutty, and Black Happy - all New Orleans drummers played either two beat or straight four with out and accent on the fourth beat. Accenting the fourth beat would make it sound like rock drumming.
Dear John,
It's the 2 and 4 that you are meant to stress!
35edgehil 9 months ago
Sounds like he needs a splash.
ShartimusPrime 10 months ago
This is cool and you have great skill, but I have to say that is the most British-sounding jazz band I have ever heard.
brainiacgames 1 year ago
you give the best description. thank you.
prettyxxiibaby 1 year ago
Beautiful sounding roll!
dizzzzler 1 year ago
What a sheltered life I lead! I'd no idea there were drummers, or jazz bands, of your calibre here in the UK Mr Petters. Superb!
turnitback 2 years ago
There are a few. Colin Bowden is worth hearing. Ron McKay also, although now retired. You can find some older vids of him on YouTube with Max Collie.
Thanks for the nice comments
johnpetters 2 years ago
The comments are what comes naturally from listening to a masterclass.
Is that a chrome-on-brass version of the Ludwig 400 you use? I ask because I use an aluminium-shelled Premier 2000, and it is much "dryer" than your snare drum - and perhaps less suited to Jazz - am unsure. Yours has much more of a ring.
turnitback 2 years ago
Thanks for this post and really like the band. Where do we hear more?
Well done sir.
betteroffsingle 2 years ago
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bigbossmatt 3 years ago 2
i agree with all the comments. it looked like you were having a great time play.
rrs016 4 years ago
I watched a Baby Dodds video where he explained the press roll. However, he uses his right hand for the press. So i take it, it does not mater which hand you use?
ciminoo 4 years ago
No use either left or right. Colin Bowden rolls with both hands.
johnpetters 4 years ago
John, I guess it's good to learn both. Then presumably you can choose which to use according to what hand you want to lead into other things after and in between rolls or parts of rolls.
turnitback 2 years ago
I agree.
johnpetters 2 years ago
more helpful vids like this on youtube plz :-)
spikyjake06 4 years ago
Check out herlin Riley my freind. he did a video on N. orleans and ragtime drumming. this will explain what i mean.the parallel you draw with rock drumming is a bit strange.. still..
Dyintryin 4 years ago
Checked Herlin Riley and you are right he is mostly accenting beat 4, but not all the time.This however is not what is happening with the early masters, Dodds, Singleton, Barbarin, Goldston. Dodds either plays 2 or 4 on the bass drum, Barbarin drops different accents - but not on the 4th beat each time. I am primarily interested in the roots of drumming. Check out Baby Dodds talking and demonstrating his technique.
johnpetters 4 years ago
nice little rhythms...check out my vids...
madchops82 4 years ago
u didnt mention the ' BIG 4'. ie the way the emphasis falls on the 4th beat of the bar. this is an important part of the feeling of new orleans jazz
Dyintryin 4 years ago
Where do you get the Big Four from? Certainly Baby Dodds , Zutty, and Black Happy - all New Orleans drummers played either two beat or straight four with out and accent on the fourth beat. Accenting the fourth beat would make it sound like rock drumming.
johnpetters 4 years ago
Very good and informative. Nicely done!
Cubinoid 4 years ago
good stuff dude
Megile 5 years ago
thank you soo much! that was awsome!!
drumz4money 5 years ago
really good!!!
thank you for that!!
joefriver 5 years ago
Good stuff!
jameswegs 5 years ago