How to Play "When the Levee Breaks" by Led Zeppelin on Drums : Drums for "When the Levee Breaks" by Led Zeppelin: Pt. 5

Start playing drums for cover songs today with this online drum lesson video.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• when
• the
• levee
• breaks
• led
• zeppelin
• drums
• lessons
• free
• video
• expertvillage

[darrenzimm]

blah blah blah blah blah blabbidy blah blah blah

boom boom tic boom boom

blah blah blah , fake smile, fade out

[tjfreak]

The hi hat hits aren't continuous in the original, if you listen close, Bonham skips hi hat hits, not always simultaneous W / snare hits, with lone a hi hat hit following...also hi hat accentuation...apologies for the weird terminology , one of the reasons I'm really sorry I didn't continue to learn how to read,quit band and lessons in 8th grade(remorseful blunder)

[kevmilla]

i really dont get what people are complaining about. its actually a decent lesson. I dont get why it took 5 videos but still

[mikegalsworthy]

Yes he looks like a scrawny green nerd chicken.

Yes he plays it like he's weak and passionless.

Yes expertvillage sucks (see their dating experts - hilarious!).

Yes he uses the timing terminology confusingly and should just do the hand-foot patterns slowly (we can find the speed and groove ourselves)...

Yes there are some lovely full-blooded drum covers on YouTube

*BUT* he's the most helpful start to a beginner drummer and Led Zep fan like me.

[tjfreak]

@LobeWan ok.... I'm pretty sure too

[LobeWan]

@tjfreak

I'm pretty sure the only thing you're right about is the accentuated hi-hats. He definitely hits the hi-hat with the snare. It's difficult to hear over everything, especially the snare, but it's there. 

[TheMonkeypenis]

i think a good drummer should always create his own style and not just play the things others have played note by note, thats stupid.

[ruffles272]

find a simpler drumset dude

[DangerRifai]

Goodness me, everyone. The guy is obviously only going to be teaching the basics of the beat. No, he's not going to teach you the exact method John Bonham used to sit his ass on the throne and chew gum everytime he played. Surprise fucking surprise!

[SissysDad]

@HeidiIvy Ginger Baker is good and was a good compliment when he was with Cream. He sold out to ludwig and started using DW's during his solo career. I do agree that at least this guy listens and knows good music. My only drawback is that he is trying to teach others Bonham's style by explaining the notes he plays and John never played it the same way each time. Again, he played from the heart and that is what he taught his son Jason from age one.

[HeidiIvy]

@SissysDad hey guess you can skin a cat in many ways eh? So, I hear what you are saying, there is a fine art to copying anything really. I think this guy was not into the perfection you speak of. At least he listens and knows good music for being so young. It's a true talent to be able to honor another in a perfect way isn't it. BTW, Do you like Ginger Baker's drumming? THNX- Always interested in hearing passionate people opinions- take care!!!

[SissysDad]

@HeidiIvy In this video, his knees are taller then his bass drum. John always used a 26 inch bass and not a 22 inch. That bass should be well over his knees unless he is seven feet tall. You can't get the same sound use anything less. John also used a metal snare and not wood. Big difference! I played Bonhams songs for years and could never call them a cover. They were just my version. A true cover songs just like it.