Pyhtiö's drum solo

[orenben1]

you're incredible bro



[tljc90]

dude!wow i'm really impressed!!ur ghost notes, ur double strokes evrything is crystal clear..and you nailed honour thy father intro:):)killer stuff man!

[thraXn]

Yks komeimmistä tomi ja basari soundeista, mihin oon youtubessa törmänny (Gavinin ja Bennyn ohella). Loistava soolo!

[TheBoaConstrictor95]

How long have you been playing, dude? You're awesome!

[pyhtio]

@TheBoaConstrictor95 I started playing around year 2000, so about 7 years when I recorded this solo. Thank you!

[TheBoaConstrictor95]

@pyhtio I hope I'm that good when I reach 7 years. I've only been playing for about 4 years & I'm not that good, but stuff suddenly starting going uphill. Do you have any tips for technical stuff?

[pyhtio]

@TheBoaConstrictor95 You need to have patience. Most things you can't learn in one day or even a week. When developing technique, if you feel tension when practicing, you are going too fast, you should slow down and try to stay relaxed. Practice a little every day, even 15 min is better than nothing. Finding a good teacher would also be a good idea! There's something I could think of, hope it helps!

[TheBoaConstrictor95]

@pyhtio Thank you so much! Unfortunately, I can't find any teachers where I live. I'm 99% self-taught. But thanks for the other advice! I'll definitely keep that in mind.

[pyhtio]

@TheBoaConstrictor95 I must add, recording your playing is really educating. It can also be depressing sometimes, but it will really help you develop your sound, groove and consistency.

[TheBoaConstrictor95]

@pyhtio Oh yeah, I always record myself when I play & I checkout the video later to see what I can improve. I love your snare work so much!

[Er1cEdl]

3:20 Dream Theater - Honor thy Father :D

[stephencpulley]

Very nice, flowing, smooth, nice transitions and your kit sounds primo. Bravo. Have you been trained? Also I'm a fan of the recording!

[pyhtio]

@stephencpulley Thank you! I've had some lessons but I'm mostly self-taught. Lessons helped me a lot with hand technique and rudimental stuff thou.

[tobylawrence]

Was that just 3 mics?! Incredible, Incredible sound!

[ManUMatthu]

fucken a

[THEPANTSWEREDEAD]

That was funky.

[x3xtacYx]

3:18 honor thy father fill!

[belarusman73]

Jeps jeps...Toimii.....hyvää settiä!!

[sethlewis6]

Dude...you're ridiculously good. I absolutely love your style.

[QDrum92]

That is one amazing sound!

[Kiimeli]

So NICE man!!

[Fox622003]

Hey, nice playing. Would you say the SH line from Stagg is similar to Zildjian K cymbals? Or would the Classic Series o Vintage Bronze ones be more like them?

Fox.

[pyhtio]

Thanks! Don't expect Stagg SH to sound as good as Zildjian K but if you're on a tight budget, they'll do ok. Actually, I think Classic series could be closer to K. I recommend you try any Stagg cymbal before buying it.

[Kontaminate]

What heads are you using on your toms? They sound EXACTLY what I want mine to sound like, and no matter HOW I tune mine, I can't get that sound I like so much!

[pyhtio]

Remo Emperor coated top, Ambassador clear bottom. I use no dampening on toms, top heads tuned quite loose and bottom heads a bit higher. Also they sound different on a recording even without EQ, the recorded sound depends a lot on the mics and mic placement. My advice is to experiment (tune the heads up and down randomly :) ) and use dampening only as the last resort.

[Kontaminate]

I only use dampening as a last resort also, but Remo Ebony Pinstripes on the batter and Remo Ambassador clears as the resonant heads just dont give me the sound I want. And I know that recorded drums sound different than they do live, I record drums in my spare time, too.

Thanks for the information!

[pyhtio]

Pinstripes are very thick heads and they will kill much of the tone. Emperors are a bit thinner and I've found they are the ideal heads for the kind of sound I'm looking for in toms. Low, warm and big with nice attack. (coated for more warmth and clear for more brightness)

[ThePorreye]

@Kontaminate

Your toms will sound like that if you mic them ;-)

[BenniTalent94]

Awesome playing !!!

"Honor thy father" at 3:20 ^^

[Tina29x]

fantastic playing

[grguitarfreek100]

phenominal. I detect some steve gadd influence, and bonham.

[benjewboynett]

@grguitarfreek100 deffanately bonham!!:)

[jquinn57]

but all and all, still very well done

[jquinn57]

Hmmm...The more of these I hear, the more they all sound the same...

[SnarkieDrums]

wow that sounds going through an mp3 player and it still sounds decent... im glad i just bought the right bass mic

[sketchbager]

i think your second floor tom sounds more like a gnarled beast than your first. enjoyed the video, and your micing preference

[isacchiaky]

nicely done.

[mygayrich]

not my kinda drum solo but very very nice

[EllaMews]

same as me,

[06szymonszymanski]

what camera do you use ??? the sound is amazing

[pyhtio]

The sound is recorded with Rode NT-5 overheads and AKG D112 -bass mic thru a mixer into an mp3 player with recording capability. Video recorded with Canon Powershot S2. Audio and video were then combined with free video software called VirtualDub. No camera can record this good sound I'm afraid. :P

[brennan93]

What combination of rudiments did you use on the opening snare part? =]

[pyhtio]

It's improvised, so I wasn't thinking about rudiments when I played it. Anyway, you can hear single strokes, double strokes and five-stroke rolls in there, at least.

[brennan93]

Thanks. One of the best solos I've heard on youtube. =]

[9995655]

i love that bass drum

wat heads ru using for it

[pyhtio]

Remo Powerstroke3 coated batter head and Ambassador resonant. (clear or coated, can't remember which one I had on this video)

[MrAakesson]

Very Steve Gaddish :-) Nicely done!!!

[chochut13]

really like the sound of thous drums :)

[travmanx]

Whats with the beautiful Meinl cymbal laying on the floor in the back :(. Hope it has some use now! lol, good job

[pyhtio]

I think it's a Meinl Byzance Ping Ride, had too much ping in it for my taste so I sold it later on. I believe it's in good use now :)

[travmanx]

Oh good, never dispose of Meinl :P.

[666drummertom]

your amazing!!!!!!!!!!!

[SolidLovin]

So all that you are using for mics is 2 rode nt5s and 1 akg?

[pyhtio]

Yep.

[criminalbew]

it's boring

[insidefact]

wow that's great dude. I like it ... you rock man !.

[sentient07]

gaddesque! great!

[osibalasi]

What kind of cymbal is at your left side,...the one with a very short sound?

[pyhtio]

On my left side I have a hihat and a crash.. do you mean the one that's close to camera? It's a Stagg SH hihat on a regular cymbal stand. The bottom cymbal is inverted. (logo side up)

[osibalasi]

NICE DRUMMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!5 stars,..please also do watch my vid,...thnx!

[DrummerGS]

What sizes are those drums? Diameter and depth

[pyhtio]

24"x16" bass, 12"x9" (cut, original depth 11"), 14"x13" and 16"x16" toms, snare is made from 14"x6,5" Keller maple shell.

[DrummerGS]

How are you liking the 24x16 bass? My next kit will most likely have that kick size and I'm gathering opinions everywhere.

[pyhtio]

The best thing about it is how it looks, that's why I wanted a 24" bass drum! Actually, the only downsides are that smaller kick drums are easier to play and carry around, but the look and sound is well worth that! :)

(I heard from a sound engineer that this one goes 10 Hz lower than most bass drums he had recorded :) )

[juandv93]

i love thatkick specially he rest of thekit is jut wonderful but he kick... just ridiculous

[pyhtio]

Thank you! The ride is Sabian HHX 21" Groove ride. Love it, especially great bell and crash-sounds!

[Pianodrum95]

Thx. you have a good technique. and it sounds very good. What ride do you play? it sound great. :)

[MasaLLaDeLCemenTERIo]

shit

[Asdwerty13]

nice, im looking at buying that sh 18" crash, (Im 14, and skint =P) is it any good?

[pyhtio]

good value for the money!

[TehSpetke]

Augh että rullas soitto nätisti. NT-vitoset näyttää pelittävän paremmin kuin hyvin. Jos tässä vaikka hommais jonkinmoiset äänityslaitteet niin mitäs luulet, onko ihan must olla 2 kpl?

Niin, ja HHX:ää panisin.

[pyhtio]

NT-5 on niin halpa että suosittelen suoraan ostamaan matched pairin. Itte sain 300 eurolla sen parin. Toinen mitä kannattaa katella on Octava MK 012-01 -pari, ne on saman hintaset mutta monet hehkuttaa että pesevät NT-vitoset mennentullen.

[Nerdnproudofit]

Mieletöntä soittoa ja mielettömän hyvä setti. Myisin melkein persettä noista haikoista.

[roy3447]

how long have you been playing the drums??

[pyhtio]

I started around the year 2000, when I was 16.

[BayronXdrummer]

what kind of tom's heads are you using in this video??i love the sound of your toms (sorry for the mistakes but i'm not english)

[pyhtio]

Remo Emperor coated on top and clear ambassador on bottom. Thanks!

[doodskater77]

Dudeyour so damn good! nice style too 5 stars..you make your drumming look easy

[ZionAfuang]

Ever tried an HHX Evolution 20"? It's as sick as the one you got there and hey, lovin the Meinl!!!!!!

[InKursionRock]

Man! you make nontechnical drummers like me look real bad! haha, great job.

[hjo183]

Nice drumming, could you make a video of the Stagg Classic crash please? Just like a sound test.

[pyhtio]

Thanks, I'm thinking I could make a video where I do a "soundcheck" of all my cymbals, that could serve many people!

[ButtahFish]

Good stuff bro. 5star!

[TommyT1890]

What snare head is that?

[pyhtio]

Remo Ambassador coated

[TommyT1890]

Thanks!

[mattherat21]

Shit! I rate it 1/5 by mistake!! Sorry mate, i wanted to press the play button. It's a 5/5 solo :D

[sebastiaopv95]

I love you playing man!!!! I love your sound!!!!!!!! and your snare,too.

[pyhtio]

Thanks for all the comments!

[pyhtio]

Just practise! All you need is the motivation and patience.

[volkom91]

all my respect.

[pushon10]

lovely sound

[slaveofhate]

o yea man!

[RizzoSaurusRex]

3:21-3:26 - Honor Thy Father- Dream Theater!

[drummerkidmashy]

thats correct!

[DanSoccerKing]

love your bass sound man!

[jellojamcwg]

yeah i heard that mike portnoy lick brotha haha

[flip95flop]

nice

[dasoundengineer]

that sustain on the toms rocks!

[Niek747]

love the sound wat mics u using?

[laddieola101]

AKG D 112 on bass

2 Rode NT5s as overheads

[dasoundengineer]

niek, dude, the C02s are working for us, don't come in to school 2morrow saying we need a AKG D 112 for the kick

[iobas18]

I just still like your taste: D

[IWishIWasFinnish]

NICE honor thy father fill at 3:20 !

[o6Xoni]

3:20 - 3:25 it's Honor Thy Father isn't it? :D I like your style, man! Keep it rocking!

[s3mm3s]

im buying that groove rides so sexy. your drums sound so good, and this is one of my fav solo vids

[s3mm3s]

im buying that groove ride, its so sexy*

[nepenthe12]

Great sounding kit!

[ShoTgUn851112]

Excellent sound quality and great playing:) Keep it up;)

[madmuso]

amazing!!!! and its not just a heap of speedy, worthless fills it actually had feeling, something you sdont come accross on youtube all that much

[Atern0x]

Finally a drumsolo which doesn't lack groove and isn't just about speed.

I really enjoyed it, respect!

[pyhtio]

Many thanks!

[DaveyBoy22211]

Man I loved it, i only have one really really minor dig, palms face the sky. I don't know if thats how you've been taught or whatever but that just works for me, you get lots mroe control.

[pyhtio]

I had to relearn hand technique once and it's painfully slow and hard to unlearn old habits and teach yourself a new technique all over again.. I know it's still not perfect, especially my left hand technique is still far from where I'd like it.

[paolobeat]

how can i get a BD sound like yours?

[pyhtio]

Experiment. If it helps, on this video the bass drum is a Tama Granstar (9-mil birch) 24" with Remo Powerstroke3 batter head and Ambassador resonant. Both tuned pretty loose, minimal dampening. Plastic beaters and a Falam slam patch. AKG D112 positioned at the micing hole facing the beaters.

[BloodySwordz]

finaly, double bass not being abused :D

[Rawbeh]

The 3:06 part reminded me of the Solo at the end of Painkiller from Judas Priest.

[shialekow]

Los meos redobles

Five stars!

[BabyToucher666]

i hate it how faggots hit their ride like its a fucking crash, even though some noob cunts might like it it sounds like fucking shit

[pyhtio]

Your musical intelligence is simply so outstanding that I can't even begin to comprehend it! You'd deserve a medal.

[kromay]

I like your drum sound!

Do you use EQ or you make that sound by only mic placement?

[pyhtio]

Good drums + drumheads + tuning + mics => no need for EQ :) (actually I just don't have the time & energy to learn to mix..)

[garbageburrito]

Your cymbals compliment eachother so well, and your toms are tuned so perfectly. Nice work.

[xjayrayx]

holy shit man amazing u are kick ass dude great work

[epiphone908]

mad good.

[aciddioxide]

wow!!awesome drum solo!!!!!!!

[andrewbassplaya]

nice playing, and i love the snare sound!

i see you've got the 3-mic technique down.

[Georgia156]

Very nice Drum solo.

really nice sound from the snare.

Great, Keep posting..

*Subscribed!*

[nib087]

great snare sound!!!!!

[Kitschead]

Hey man tell me what you think of the stagg hihat.

[pyhtio]

It was very good for it's price but no match for a Zildjian K. The K costs 5 times more here in FInland thou.

[shialekow]

yeahh!! awesome skills

[Drumtome]

Hey man, your cymbals are all stag, and they sound great but don't ever buy their sticks. The 5A's are so light that they feel broken.

[Drumtome]

Btw, 2:40 - 2:48, my fav part, thats sick.

[pyhtio]

Thanks! Actually the hats are Zildjian K, ride is Sabian HHX, there's also a Meinl Byzance crash. :)

[etnies12188]

very good

[daDruMM3r]

wow awesome solo!!!

one questions:

are u only using 2*Rode NT5 for the recording??

and what kind of mixer do u have?

cheers,

[pyhtio]

Thanks! There's a D112 in bass drum and then the two NT-5's. Mixer was a Peavey that we mostly used as PA-mixer.

[random405]

Great solo and gave me some great ideas.

- Thanks! (Y)

[axlostxlinkx3]

Quick question.

Wats heads are u using??

Im jus curious...

[pyhtio]

Remo Ambassador coated / Amb snare side on snare, Emperor coated / amb clear on toms, Powerstroke3 / amb on bass drum.

[iamlameduck]

How do you like your Rode NT5s?

[pyhtio]

They work great for me! I've heard from many recording engineers that Octava 012-01 are better for recording drums thou, and they cost the same as NT-5. Haven't tried them out but I would definately like to!

[rockledge11]

nice drumming...

can u tell me more about the snare please...

i think it sounds awesome...

measurements and shit like that

x

[pyhtio]

Keller 6-mm maple shell, size 14" x 6,5". I ordered it from STdrums in Germany, they made the bearing edges and snare bed. Steel hoops. I sold it, I noticed I prefer metal snares, especially brass!

[cabose34521]

Sick right handed fill on the symbol at 4:16!

[lukeduke2525]

too smooth man, truly dank grooves. one of the best drum solo's ive seen on youtube.

[elmartox]

really nice snare

[D0NTFEEDTHEBEARS]

dude that was amazing!!!

and your bass drum sounds amazing!!!

[KuraiFamon]

Yes. Honor thy father xD Nice solo.

[gazzman2006]

cheers for making this video .. its gave me a few decent ideas lol ... thanks again

[Kocacola12]

what heads are you using on that set?

[mynameisadam1526]

opening to honour thy father by dream theatre thrown in there ;)

good old portnoy

really nice solo i didnt once get bored once :)

[Forestmagic713]

Dude your drumming reminds me of mine. I'm not as good as you. But you have the same groove and feeling I seem to play with. I salute you for your skills!

[GGFan]

Loved your bass drum tech very distinct sound

[renttuk]

cool. ponderous groove, man.

[bwall1593]

not getting it for a while, but i can't decide whether to get the hhx groove ride or the vault crossover ride.

[DrumCoalitionWithWar]

vault crossover ride!

[herostyle]

the groove

[skater15153]

gotta love the grooves stick definition...bow sound is probably one of the best in my opinion...then again I like a lot of stick definition and not a lot of overtone

[bwall1593]

well see, here's my recap. i had them right next to each other and was playing them. Bells- groove is more of a rock sound, crossover more of a latin sound. Bows- groove has a little more stick definition, but it really builds up as you get even near the edge. crossover has no build up in sound whatsoever and stick definition is deff. present. Crashes- Both very nice, groove is a little louder, i think i like the crossover crash more...

[skater15153]

ya i think i'm going to get a groove...i love it's sound...thanks for the recap :D

[w9jon]

it just has something about it!!! 10/10 for me

[KARobinson]

awesome man!

your snare sounds amasing too wow, im impressed

[przemq14]

awesome!!!!

[19Metallica29]

Really good man^^

Nice accents, cool grooves and nice speed:)

Really like it, 5/5

[ADS1223344556]

very very impressive!

[ADS1223344556]

jesus christ man!!!!im very impressed really good groove man!!!you ave a gorgeous kit too!

[wolfy18]

influenced by Gadd by any chance? lol

[ramatur]

Sounds very nice !!! please tell me about you bass drum ! which drumheads are you using? batter and ressonant.... and which stagg symbals is that crash and the splash in front of you.....thanks from Argentina !! keep that way !!

[w9jon]

I aint sure about that the splash but the crash is an 18" single hammered. he has put that it is a classic but its not because you can see the little 'S.H.' logo. I don't think it sounds that way naturally either- probabley has another cymbal underneath!

[pyhtio]

Fast answer, right? Only took me a year, I noticed there were a lot of comments that I hadn't noticed. :D

Bass drum is Tama Granstar 24x16 (birch), heads Remo Powerstroke3 batter and ambassador resonant. Both tuned very loose, minimal dampening. Plastic batters on the pedal and a nylon patch on the batter head. The Stagg cymbals in this clip are SH-series 18" crash and 10" splash.

[jK47seerden]

Hey Pyhtio, I am thinking about upgrading cymbals to eather Meiln Byzance 16" 18" crash and 10" splash or Zildjian Z customs

16" 18" crash and 10" splash?? Since your such an amazing drummer I thought you might have a very expirienced oppinion. Thanks.

[w9jon]

I would definately get byzance, z customs are over rated and awful!!