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Advanced Drumset Concepts with John Toomey: Footwork "Lesson 1"

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Uploaded by on Nov 19, 2009

In this video on www.artistshousemusic.org, Nashville Drummer John Toomey shows how to play 5 way independence on the drumset. This is a groove in 6/8 derived from the Afro-Cuban Bembe rhythm. The video is compliments of Steve Stokes of Stoked Studios.

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  • My kids asked me who I took to my senior prom and I said "john toomey, he played drums. I think we find him on youtube"...and sure enough here you are and now my kids think I am really really cool.

  • freaking crazy in a goog way.Whew!!!

  • I love 4 way independence. :)

  • i mean dont get me wrong, that shit is sick lol i guess it was the cut timing?

  • um, y in gods name did u start with a 4 count when the title intro says a beat in 6/8??

  • Wow man. So much control in your left foot.

  • OH. MY. GOODNESS!!... i didn't realize how complicated it was when you first complicated.. that is such skill.. awesome job!!

  • this is unbelievable. this takes so much talent. amazing. 5 stars

  • that damn playin the wood and the hats with one foot is insane!!!!! what the hell is wrong with you...just a matter of time before each damn toe be playin somethin' !!!!1

  • I wish all drummers were this talented, but like most musicians, everyone wants to play but no one wants to practise.

    Great job Mr. Toomey.

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