STEVE GADD CHANGED THE DRUMMING WORLD WITH THIS DRUM FILL & SOLO Broken down & explained in Detail

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  • Powerful Steve Gadd Drum Fill and SOLO Lick EVERY DRUMMER SHOULD LEARN and KNOW.
    This fill is a re-do of a previous post from last year however this audio is much better here and
    This will be the first of 4 Steve Gadd fill solo licks that are should be in every drummer's bag of solo and fill ideas.
    You will hear every drummer including Dave Weckl - Vinnie Colaiuta and so many others play these
    RLLRRLRKLLRRLRKLLRRLRK
    Follow up Video Just Posted
    • STEVE GADD'S RATAMAQUE...

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  • @ajconstantine3593
    @ajconstantine3593 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    Jesus, your tubs sounds OUTSTANDING here!
    Happy to see a match-grip drummer teaching Gaddery! You were far better than the views/sub-count would suggest. FARRRR better. Great stuff, guy! 👌

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      WOW, Thanks for the great compliment.
      I was battling with you tube's compression in the low end but the most recent posts are much better.
      This is one of those comments that inspires.

    • @U2WB
      @U2WB 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I like my toms to sound livelier. Never cared for the "oil-filled heads" sound.

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sometimes its a matter of preference but sometimes its a matter of the track I am cutting however for practice I like using the double head because I dimple and go through the more resonant single heard much quicker and being that I dont endorse remo anymore I try to play budget oriented for now.
      Thanks for checking the channel out.@@U2WB

  • @Treebot1
    @Treebot1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    I like how you hit the drums like they owe you money.

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      LOL, You know,.. I actually do think they owe me money and a lot of it!...lol
      Thanks for making me laugh.

  • @Pelipcahh
    @Pelipcahh 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Really glad my algorithm showed you, you're a great teacher! I loved the applicable uses at the end and your ability to seamlessly change the temp on this fill shows how much time you have spent working on this!

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Captain,
      Thanks so much for not only taking the time to check the video but the huge compliment.
      It's folks like you who make doing the work on these vids worth it.

    • @mikko7296
      @mikko7296 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I liked it too. But why algorythm picked it for me, Im no drummer 8]
      I miss the times with my buddy playing drums, he always listened wtf I were goofing with the guitar. I could half the beat or change the groove and he picked it up immediately when jamming.
      You explain this very nicely, thanks for the content sir.

  • @michaelcollums4197
    @michaelcollums4197 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I remember first hearing Gadd on Chick Corea's My Spanish Heart his solos on Spanish Fantasy, Part 2 were game changing, then Steely Dan's Aja which nobody had done till then and he read the drum part off charts, there will never be another such as Gadd. And we should not forget Paul Simon's 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover.

  • @philhopkins159
    @philhopkins159 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great stuff! I've often wondered how he did that, thank you for explaining and great playing.

  • @gypsydildopunks7083
    @gypsydildopunks7083 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Very well done instructional video, thank you

  • @tommymiller5563
    @tommymiller5563 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Enjoying the history lesson behind this Steve Gadd style fill, Great Video, Thanks!🤘

  • @jcsk8
    @jcsk8 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    One of my favourite drummers. A simple drum kit and a lot of good taste into fills and grooves.

  • @wannabeadrummer
    @wannabeadrummer 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Brilliant lesson, been at it for days, definitely getting there, cheers🍻

  • @malcolmlarri9073
    @malcolmlarri9073 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved this video ! Thanks 🎉

  • @building436
    @building436 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank You a lot for this one!!

  • @batch_1
    @batch_1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Very well done. Keep them coming.

  • @georgeharvey8073
    @georgeharvey8073 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome tutorial! Easy to understand and the snare sounds great. The toms are a bit bottom heavy, but maybe thats my desk top set up. Thank You!!

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks George..
      No you are correct, I was having problems with You tube compression but it has been corrected as you can hear in the newer videos.
      Thanks for the support.

  • @stevekudlacek
    @stevekudlacek ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good work man! Love the channel!

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Steve and thanks for checking the videos.

  • @jeremiahabbott5277
    @jeremiahabbott5277 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Kit sounds kick ass. Thanks for the upload. Awesome

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The newer posts sound much better but thanks.
      Appreciate you.

  • @prongATO
    @prongATO 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Aja was one of the songs that woke me up to Steve Gadd. The dynamics, versatility, creativity.. it mesmerized me.

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely.
      I just met a girl named Aja at the hardware store, I began telling her about Steve Gadd but her Dad had already Schooled her on Steely Dan.

    • @frankmeenzen787
      @frankmeenzen787 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do you know the album Believe It from Tony Williams?

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I always loved Tony Williams' Playing, especially with Miles Davis...
      I think I remember that album but would love to hear some of it again..@@frankmeenzen787

    • @frankmeenzen787
      @frankmeenzen787 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@gravitydrums1391 AS a drummer I love this album and especially the song Fred from Allan Holdsworth!

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for checking it. I do as well.@@frankmeenzen787

  • @glenndolleck1262
    @glenndolleck1262 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hello Gravity. This is the vid that I subbed 2U. I've worked on Gadd's ratamacue for years. When I looked at this pattern , I pulled out what I thought was juicy part & oddly enough (ha-silly pun) I got group of 7- RRLRKLL. I've always played this lick as groups of 6. Your rendition (sticking) for this is amazing and now I'm using it. Thankyou for the great idea.

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Glen...
      I actually did a much more descriptive follow up if you want to check that out.
      Thanks for the support. Hope you keep watching.

  • @ken_wilkens
    @ken_wilkens 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Your drums sound amazing!

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Ken... and thanks for watching.
      Here is another fun video i just posted if you wanna check it out.
      th-cam.com/video/mi5O1IaDaZ0/w-d-xo.html

  • @charlesphillips3982
    @charlesphillips3982 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome, totally fantastical melodious sticks dude!

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you Charles. Creative comment as well. Cheers.

  • @tmaddrummer
    @tmaddrummer 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks and Blessings! I enjoyed it and I subscribed!

  • @rcprod9631
    @rcprod9631 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just subscribed. Thanks for breaking this down.

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for the Support RC.

  • @Bradof77
    @Bradof77 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent video/lesson my man!
    As a guitarist, I watch drum lessons to learn new/better ways to count and feel. I found this video most helpful and I love clarity and tone of your playing. I know how hard it can be to get the nuances to translate for a TH-cam piece.
    Feel free to come to Australia and make my crappy videos sound that much better.
    I’m general, just thanks. 👍👌

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You know, I have been all around the world EXCEPT Australia.. If I ever come there I will for sure try to look you up. Thanks for the channel support as well.

  • @timothyweiss619
    @timothyweiss619 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks a Bunch, take care.

  • @Loudjazz
    @Loudjazz 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I can hear a 7 note group: Kllrr+ lr but starting with a R... 👏really clean and fluid execution

  • @Zionist_Eternal
    @Zionist_Eternal 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent! Thank you.

  • @royphillips7435
    @royphillips7435 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Dickie Harrell No. 1 , no thinking involved just drumming brilliance and excitement all the way , i love being a skinsman 👍 enjoyed the vid thanks

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow, Roy... Great comment.
      Thanks for the support.

  • @burning4buddy639
    @burning4buddy639 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Steve Gadd, Dave Weckl, and Vinnie Colaiuta doing a trio in Buddy Rich Memorial Concert. Look it up. Just an awesome time

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      For sure.. That is a great concert and is definitely one that should be viewed by every drummer..
      Thanks for the comment.

  • @kotchstevens2321
    @kotchstevens2321 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Ive seen some fabulous players in the 80's & 90's live including Virgil Donati, Dave Weckle & Simon Phillips, but Steve Gadd was a great feel drummer.

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Can't agree with you more.. Thanks for the support.

  • @bonzo10000
    @bonzo10000 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Every one has said informative things, I want to say your drums sound Fantastic 😮

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Bonzo.. I was having issues with you tubes compression at that time but my newer drum posts sound much better.
      Thanks so much for checkin this out.

  • @djshad1885
    @djshad1885 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Relaxing and sitting back when your time to flourish comes is so important in laying down and keeping in that groove. Gadd was a master at it. Think of your wrists hands and forearms as hummingbird wings in suspended flight as opposed to its almost still centered body. Its like a dance when you add your feet.

  • @jazzpianoman01
    @jazzpianoman01 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Steve is the benchmark for others to follow

    • @pangeaproxima3681
      @pangeaproxima3681 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      isn't that the point of the video?

  • @chrisfreeman4957
    @chrisfreeman4957 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice lesson and playing. Subscribed!

  • @johnz4412
    @johnz4412 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great lesson. I've got a lot of work to do!

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      John, Just take it slow.. The speed and flow comes in time..
      Let me know if I can help in the future.

  • @user-wd4uf2sm5d
    @user-wd4uf2sm5d 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Will have to put some practice into this but I dig the sound. Thanks.

  • @stupidsucks
    @stupidsucks 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    thank you. excellent work. keep living

  • @drummerboy1390
    @drummerboy1390 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I grew up with Gadd, so I’m probably biased, but he was my guru. Everybody has different influences, but I can’t help thinking Gadd influenced more than most. Apart from his drumming skills, let’s not forget the work he done with Yamaha to develop the Recording Custom drums. They were the go to drums for decades among working drummers. Again, everyone will have their favourite drum company, but it cannot be denied the Recording Customs were special, pro, working drums that were around for years.

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely agree with every word you stated here.
      Thanks for watching and supporting this channel and being supporting of the influence Steve has provided through the years.

  • @turbo7757
    @turbo7757 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice job.

  • @runningdrummer
    @runningdrummer 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I can’t believe Pete Rose plays drums. Ha ha. Great video!

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      lol. Do I really look like Pete Rose..?
      That's a new one on me... Most people say I look like McGuyver... Don't know which one is better?.. lol

    • @majordude83
      @majordude83 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's a blend of McGuyver and Pete Rose, haha. You've definitely got the forearms and hands of a baseball player (many drummers do). ​@@gravitydrums1391

  • @luigigalli6101
    @luigigalli6101 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Ottimo bravissimo è difficile arrivare in velocità ma molto bello ma ci devo riuscire grazie.!! ❤

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for watching Luigi.
      Here's another fun video I just posted if you wanna check it out.
      th-cam.com/video/mi5O1IaDaZ0/w-d-xo.html

  • @zoeydee7168
    @zoeydee7168 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I heard Steve first pull this lick off back in 77 or 78 on Al Dimeola’s 1st solo album and it was like: WTF! What is the sticking and foot pattern on this? This is the 1st time I have heard it broken down.

  • @slob12
    @slob12 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice drumminf...it seems that i have a long way to go...subbed

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the sub.
      If there is ever anything I can do to help you advance earier and quicker let me know.
      Thanks for watching.
      BYW, I just posted this fun video of a tune I used to play with Jaco Pastorius who at that time was the worlds greatest bass player.

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      th-cam.com/video/mi5O1IaDaZ0/w-d-xo.html

  • @shanewoolsey940
    @shanewoolsey940 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    It is only my opinion but Jimmy Chamberlin belongs in the realm of Gadd, Bonham and Purdie. (edited for this) Liked and subscribed.

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thanks for Weighing in and thanks for the support

  • @fredcurrier3288
    @fredcurrier3288 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice one. Thanks !😁

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Fred for the support.

  • @h4nn0S
    @h4nn0S 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice Video. Long ago a worked out another approach, playing KLLRLKLLRL etc. Worked out pretty fine for shorter rolls, due to the fact you have to play less strokes it sounds a bit "slower"

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      In the Morning I am going to check out this sticking... Thanks for the input and support.

  • @jaybefaulky4902
    @jaybefaulky4902 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    *nice video..there is something funky happening with the floortom mic though*

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks and yes, Definitely..
      I battled with you youtube's compression early on.. I changes some settings and my most recent posts are much more cleaner...

  • @tomgio1
    @tomgio1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Yeah, well now I know why I used double kick fills 35 years ago…to compensate for not having the creative, rudiment-savvy, expressive chops that the master Gadd exhibited, which filled the room! (no pun intended). Time to go back to the drawing board. 😊 one of the best…and check out the Beato interview as well, it’s damn impressive.

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      sometimes its good to just go with what you know but learning should be fun too so dont stress....

  • @timothyslaughter476
    @timothyslaughter476 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Breaking up rudiments around the skins n tins had been done for years. Gadd was an unbelievable musician with incredible ears and a great imagination so took it up because of it. I look at Copeland and Willams as real game changers as far as the drums interacting with music during that time. But Gadds my favorite of all time so i ain't hating trust me.

    • @Cheektowga
      @Cheektowga 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Was?

  • @pjpj2639
    @pjpj2639 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good stuff

  • @udomatthiasdrums5322
    @udomatthiasdrums5322 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    cool!!

  • @TheRooftops
    @TheRooftops หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I tried to put this cheat code into GTA, a drum kit appeared...

  • @rjtochev
    @rjtochev 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice!

  • @chrispysaid
    @chrispysaid 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey man, sincerely, you should start using a spectrum analyzer on your master when you do your videos. The treble on your mix is INSANE, I worry your ears might not hear it but it's pretty hot. I think if you see it in a spectrum analyzer you'll see what your ears/speaker aren't telling you.

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Truly appreciate the input and yes you are correct in these earlier videos as I was having serious gear issues. The newer posts have that problem solved.
      Still, Thanks for the input, knowledge and support.

  • @ouime7337
    @ouime7337 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Steve Gadd is a master, but for me, there’s something about Jim Keltner - there, I’ve said it..! 😁

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well Said.

    • @chrisfournier6144
      @chrisfournier6144 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me too! Jim Keltner just seems to melt into the song every time. Also a humble fella.

  • @RReid
    @RReid 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Dang you are so good it makes me want to give up lol

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Rich but there is always someone better at everything we do.. The key is to just enjoy playing.

  • @nickrails
    @nickrails 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Nice playing, great lick.....but surely the starting point of the lesson should be to state which note value the lick is played in? It feels like 16th note triplets, but there arent enough notes for it to cycle evenly in either 16th note trips or 32nd notes.
    Would you be able to say if its to be played in 16th note triplnd ets or in 32nd notes please?

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey Nick,
      I'm doing a follow up video along with another Great Gadd tomorrow to help explain this a little better.
      Thanks for the support and being patient. I hope to make it worth it for you and many others.

    • @nickrails
      @nickrails 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey thanks man, appreciate the reply

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Absolutely. @@nickrails

    • @majordude83
      @majordude83 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      There are seven notes in each of the two patterns: RLLRRLR and KLLRRLR, so it has to be septuplets. When they are played fast, it's impossible to tell that there is an extra stroke compared to 16th-note triplets aka sextuplets. Fast 7s explain why this is so hard to figure out and recreate, haha.

  • @agusdrummer
    @agusdrummer 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great excerpt. Thank you Sir. I do find the breakdown extremely confusing. In my opinion gadd just plays a paradiddlediddle with the addition of a kick and to make it a bit more of his own (been played alot by then) he displaces everything by one note. R + left dominant paradiddlediddle + kick et voila.
    Anytime we can se rudiments in action in a misical since is when we get motivated to get to know them.
    Cheers and thanks again

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Earlier today I posted my version of a video of a Jay Oliver and Dave Weckl tune where I incorporated this fill a few times.
      I will also be doing a follow up to this video soon and doing a better breakdown and then leading into another great Steve Gadd fill.

    • @johnnychannarong5484
      @johnnychannarong5484 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@gravitydrums1391can I check, so you’re saying this is not played as a sixtuplet?? But it’s 7 notes per quarter note ?

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Johnny,
      I am about to do a follow up of this video but for now... I usually begin on the right hand as a six stroke roll and resolving on the kick which ends up being the downbeat from that point.. Then it changes up playing the kick on the down beat of the quarter notes and then change it up starting the lick on quarter note triplets and so on..
      The next video will show this in more detail.
      @@johnnychannarong5484

    • @johnnychannarong5484
      @johnnychannarong5484 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@gravitydrums1391 thank you ! I look forward to it

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I just posted the follow up that should break it down a little better for you.
      Hope that helps.

  • @professorkirchhofer2897
    @professorkirchhofer2897 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks so much for sharing this classic/awesome Gadd lick and two variations! I must ask, are these licks interpreted as 16th triplets or a mixture of rhythms?
    If grouped as 16th triplets, it would be written: RLLRRL RKLLRR LRKLLR RLRK which leaves two 16th triplets unaccounted for.
    Should it be interpreted as: RLLRRLR KLLRRLR KLLRRLR etc. where the last two single strokes (sometimes orchestrated on the rack and floor tom respectively) should be played as 32nd note triplets? That would make the K the new beginning of the phrase after starting with the paradiddle-diddle.
    Thanks again so much for this great content! You've earned my sub!

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Correct, When you play the variation it has a different resolution. I probably should have played the variation slower. Extremely intuitive of you to get it.. Thanks for the sub and support.

  • @paulmanhart4481
    @paulmanhart4481 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That stuff is very difficult. You can’t do it intellectually, you must develop the feel for speed.
    Great job.

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching Paul and thanks for the support.

    • @paulmanhart4481
      @paulmanhart4481 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@gravitydrums1391
      Test reply

    • @paulmanhart4481
      @paulmanhart4481 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@gravitydrums1391
      Hi. That test was to see if TH-cam gave me an error.
      I tried to send you a long reply but it failed. Now I can’t remember what I said.
      Have you seen Steve Gad play in the Marine’s band? Yes, he was a Marine.
      I love the way he sits low and throws his whole body into each stroke. I could watch him for hours.
      I started playing at age 9, just before the Beatles hit the US. I was never able to master the matched grip though.
      My teacher taught me a good one that I’ll pass along to you.
      You have 4/4 beat, and rotate between snare, tom and kick with the accent on one.
      So hit hard on snare, followed by light tom, kick and snare. Then hard on tom, followed by light kick, snare and tom. Then hard kick, followed by light snare, tom and kick. The accent rotates around from one to the next but since it’s 4/4 time and only three drums, it sounds cool. I’m sure you can master it. Might make a good video.
      Thanks,
      Paul

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Paul,
      Yes, I have see the video of Gadd's days in the Marines... as well as his early stuff with Chuck Mangione..
      You are so right on the money with how he puts his weight into it.....
      Just so you know... I actually have a video of the very thing you are speaking about..
      Its three over 4 accenting the downbeat.. It's great that you know it...@@paulmanhart4481

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Test reply to your test reply...lol
      @@paulmanhart4481

  • @Dragndroprecords
    @Dragndroprecords 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great lesson, can I buy you some new heads? Sweetwater has the Evans on sale right now!

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Patrick. Thanks for checkin out the channel...
      I always suggest buying heads when they are on sale... even when you might not need them right away.
      If you have a chance here is a new post to check out.
      th-cam.com/video/mi5O1IaDaZ0/w-d-xo.html

  • @neonblack211
    @neonblack211 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Its funny how you can tell from just the setup of the drums that this is fusion style from "those days"

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ARe you implying that Im old??? lol

    • @neonblack211
      @neonblack211 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@gravitydrums1391 hahaha Id never do that just saying that your setup emulates the gods of those days!

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      LOL @@neonblack211

  • @std5860
    @std5860 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow

  • @bestdrummer4607
    @bestdrummer4607 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice...

  • @bobbyboombatz1489
    @bobbyboombatz1489 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I think Bernard Purdie is the most recorded? It could be Gadd, I've just never heard that said. Love them both

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep, When I spoke to Bernard he said he was and some believe it to be true.. HOWEVER...HAving said that I actually know of more recordings Gadd has been on but yes, Both are great in the drumming world and have contributed a ton.

  • @Yupppi
    @Yupppi 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I'm a guitarist and you lost me after the first four hits. Drummers are worth their weight in money.

    • @Bradof77
      @Bradof77 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I couldn’t agree more!
      Been guitaring for 40 years or more now, but I am still baffled by how drummers count and keep track of where they are. I guess it’s the same as how we (guitarists) know where we are, but drummers deserve a lot more credit from other musicians.

  • @andrewsimineri2243
    @andrewsimineri2243 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had to lower my sub for those deeper toms. lol Awesome stuff.

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      LOL, Thanks Andrew for watching and the support

  • @beneltonturkeyslap
    @beneltonturkeyslap 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    what are some songs as examples to the things you mentioned? e.g solo that stays in the pocket

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Its ironic that you ask this because I was working on something earlier that I decided to do that very thing...
      Stay tuned. I will do my best to make this happen.

  • @torocruz1192
    @torocruz1192 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fuego 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Toro, Thanks for the great Compliment.

  • @hhhorb
    @hhhorb 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🎉

  • @Humhab
    @Humhab 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you play this pattern with a 16th feel or triplet or both?

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Bill,
      The most common way Steve Gadd played it was accenting on the downbeat which is the best place to start... However I find myself changing it up quite a bit and accenting on the quarter note triplet.
      Rules are made to be broken so sometimes its just what feels best to you as long as it is kept in the pocket.
      Hope this helps.

  • @Paythepipertoplay
    @Paythepipertoplay 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Im sure thats what Danny Carrey plays at the start of Jambi on the 10000 days album.. probably because its 22 beats.

  • @hhhorb
    @hhhorb 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was on stage with Steve Gadd, James Taylor concerts, Baltimore Symphony, 3rd chair Viola, about year 2000. His toms did not sound like wet socks.

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thats funny... He definitely had his own way of tuning.

    • @hhhorb
      @hhhorb 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@gravitydrums1391 Not wet socks tuning, that's for sure. Your drinks sound terrible.

    • @hhhorb
      @hhhorb 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@gravitydrums1391 Right right left right right left left, kick, wet sock, rim shot, crash cymbal, wacka wacka Fozzie Bear, Statler and Waldorf comment. Then Animal goes mental on the kit.

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That is hilarious... What a visual!..lol@@hhhorb

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes they did.
      I was having issues for a while .. If you listen to some of my latest posts you will hear a much better tone structure
      For instance check out the Latest Joscho Stefan video I did...
      Thanks for the input. @@hhhorb

  • @kingvii7250
    @kingvii7250 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Regarding most recorded I would say Jeff Porcaro and John "JR" Robinson.

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      King, You know what.. I actually forgot about JR.
      I absolutely luuuv his playing on the Chaka Khan album Stompin at the Savoy... JR was so crazy in the pocket. All three are up there but I still think Gadd has the edge and is definitely the most recognizeable... Still all three added so much.

  • @U2WB
    @U2WB 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The odd thing here is that the first sticking is group of 7; those after are groups of 6. What's up with that ?

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Many have asked about this so a couple weeks ago I posted a follow up to this video.
      Here is the link if you want to check it out.
      studio.th-cam.com/users/videoa2nKD2qECEc/edit
      Thanks again For the channel support.

  • @user-ty5pg3en2o
    @user-ty5pg3en2o 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I give you buddy number 1, but number 2 is Neil Peart

  • @withnail70
    @withnail70 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Some footage of Steve Gadd playing this track, after all this commentary on it, would really help, mate ! Video half done. 😢

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      For sure, I should have done that.. I will definitely do that on the next Gadd cover video.
      Thanks for Checkin' it.

  • @redbackmike850457
    @redbackmike850457 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I can’t work this out
    Coz you’re playing the whole 7 note loop within a quarter note click of hi hat
    So it’s not sextuplets
    I think it’s sextuplets until the very last right single which is a 32nd note triplet
    Try play slowly to the quarter note pulse
    Amazing fill I really wanna know how to do this

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I will be doing a follow up here in the next day or so about this to explain better and move into another one of Steve Gadd's great fills.

  • @Mixedbydavey
    @Mixedbydavey 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey mate sounds great! Your toms are clipping though! 😅

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey Davey, Yes you are correct.. This issue has been resolved. Good ear though.

    • @Mixedbydavey
      @Mixedbydavey 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@gravitydrums1391nice! So is this an 8 stroke roll for the first round and then a 7 stroke roll after then?

  • @paradiddle16
    @paradiddle16 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great drumming! However, I think you are over complexifying the lick. It's based on a ratamacue and it's all triplets. RllRLR - KllRLR KllRLR KllRLR KllRLR and so on. If you get a chance, check the video UP CLOSE. You see all his trademark licks.

  • @gravitydrums1391
    @gravitydrums1391  ปีที่แล้ว +3

    RLLRRLRKJJRRLRKLLRRLRK

    • @drewjonespdx
      @drewjonespdx 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      j?

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      LOL, Thanks... The same would most likes be the case if you were trying to explain a cool guitar lick as well... lol

  • @TheRoomboom
    @TheRoomboom 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    nice, seems though your rack tom mic saturates

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It was TH-cam;s compresion. I have since fixed the issue.
      Thanks for checkin it.

  • @pharoahegypt
    @pharoahegypt 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video, except for the fact you're talking like Steve has left us? He may be knocking on, but not gone to sit in with Buddy Rich et al just yet.

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I wasn't thinking that when I put this together but I will pay more attention to that in the next follow up.
      Thanks for the heads up.

  • @twowombmates
    @twowombmates 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Steve Gadd is still alive, correct? M

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Very Much So...
      You are the second person who let me know I referred to him as in the past...lol
      I am about to do a follow up to this video and hope to explain myself better next time..
      Thanks for watching...

  • @DanielCoborn
    @DanielCoborn หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Do you offer one-off lessons?

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Daniel, I decided two weeks ago I would begin private lessons again.
      I spent quite a few years in the Philippines and was teaching privately both online and in person. The students from China were amazing..
      Having said this, Yes to answer your question however only to a handful of students.

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Daniel, If you are serious I will set up the lesson format for you.

    • @danieltothemax8086
      @danieltothemax8086 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@gravitydrums1391 do you have an email i might reach you at? just curious if our schedules would even line up if you live in Asia. Thanks!

  • @deningman
    @deningman 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It was "meant" to be a complete sentence.

  • @Independentschlueder
    @Independentschlueder 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks, that a great explanation. But your Bassdrum sounds funny. 😅

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Correct,
      I was having problems with youtube's compression for a time... That issue is fixed.
      I appreciate the good ear and thanks for watching.

  • @JoeyAndersonMusicProducer
    @JoeyAndersonMusicProducer ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gadd is Badd

    • @techtalk8080
      @techtalk8080 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are pretty badd yourself!

  • @mcdrumlessons
    @mcdrumlessons 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    He’s a better musician than all other drummers, period.

  • @stevefisher8323
    @stevefisher8323 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thought Bonham, Moon, Baker and others already changed drumming....

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Each did in their own way but Steve Gadd radically changed the way all drummers now play.

    • @stevefisher8323
      @stevefisher8323 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@gravitydrums1391 So how come he doesn't make the many lists lists of top ten drummers like Baker, Bonham, Peart and Moon?

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good question... I suppose its about who makes the list, What style of music its geared to and who does the judging...
      All are iConic players though.@@stevefisher8323

  • @brianmccready9065
    @brianmccready9065 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Gadd could fall down the stairs, break his arm, bloody his nose, sprain his ankle, and if it was recorded on audio, it would still be perfect for some song. Every Single Stroke he hits is PERFECT. Regardless.

  • @briankruesi6484
    @briankruesi6484 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great drumming but that floor Tom sounds really weird to me.

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Good ear Brian.. I had a problem for a while with some of the low end.. The newer videos shouldnt be so overdriven.

    • @einarabelc5
      @einarabelc5 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@gravitydrums1391Saturation.

  • @robthedrummer1
    @robthedrummer1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I think your tom mix is off,cool drum parts though

  • @markscountlessbarks
    @markscountlessbarks 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hmm, well, you have made it way more complex than it needs to be. FIRST!! That lick starts with the bass drum on the down beat. The only flam is the first down beat on the snare, then 2 TRIPLET ghost notes, and then the the John Bonham lick of snare, rack, floor, (as the next triplet) bass, landing on the downbeat again, fill in the extra 2 triplets with ghost notes, etc....when you demonstrate, your bass doesn't always land separately, because it can't, if you are doing an eight stroke combo, as you suggest. FLLRLR is the combo. th-cam.com/video/HTn3M0vPd-Q/w-d-xo.html @5:20 @7:25

    • @kenkrupa1736
      @kenkrupa1736 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Can't play the link - says it's "private"

    • @markscountlessbarks
      @markscountlessbarks 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      my bad, it's now unlisted. I got copywrite flagged.

  • @mhsandifer
    @mhsandifer 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A little too much bottom end on floor or kick.
    Great video

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep, you tube compression messed me up so I changed it in the more recent videos.
      Thanks for watching/

  • @uncleted3961
    @uncleted3961 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think you mean famous, not infamous?

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      DId I mis- speak..? I seeem to do that more these days. Thanks for letting me know and thanks for catching that for me.. I will try to fix it

  • @nunnayuhbitness6708
    @nunnayuhbitness6708 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lrlllrrrllrlrllrrrrllllrlrklrlkkkkklrlrrllrlrrrllrrrlkkkkkkl --- that's all it is. Then he'd move it around the kit.

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Correct. Thanks for watching and the insight.

    • @RReid
      @RReid 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh, that makes it much easier! Thanks I got it now!

  • @apieceofdirt4681
    @apieceofdirt4681 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is NOT a triplet

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did someone say this was a triplet?
      It can be broken down for the accent on the quarter note triplets.

  • @pauld5641
    @pauld5641 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sorry to disagree, but Hal Blaine is the most recorded drummer of all time and put drummers on the map. Steve Gadd would not be mentioned if it were not for Hal Blaine paving the way for all other session drummers.

    • @hepphepps8356
      @hepphepps8356 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Only Hal Blaine said that.

  • @markthomas1668
    @markthomas1668 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    toms sound weird

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Mark, Yes, You are Correct...
      The issue has been resolved as you can hear in the newer videos.
      Thanks for checkin it out.

  • @user-dh1ft8dp8k
    @user-dh1ft8dp8k 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    With the exception of Buddy Rich, Steve Gadd is the most influential drummer in history. At least, I think so.

    • @blujay9191
      @blujay9191 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Great choices but I'd vote for Hal Blaine.

    • @user-dh1ft8dp8k
      @user-dh1ft8dp8k 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@blujay9191 Hal was recorded a great deal. However, Hal wasn't an innovative drummer from a technical drumming standpoint.

    • @blujay9191
      @blujay9191 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@user-dh1ft8dp8k .. I thought a guy in a Drummer group on facebook said it nicely. "We ALL play like Hal Blaine." We'll just have to agree to disagree.

    • @user-dh1ft8dp8k
      @user-dh1ft8dp8k 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@blujay9191 I would agree that we all play like Hal. I don't see where that makes Hal a forerunner for drumming technique innovation like Rich or Gadd? Maybe, I'm not seeing something that I should be seeing?

    • @blujay9191
      @blujay9191 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@user-dh1ft8dp8k .. "drumming technique innovation" vs "influence" .. I guess it's a question of definition. It's all good. It sounds like we're pretty much on the same team anyway. Certainly 3 of the greats. Happy New Year.

  • @M123OCT
    @M123OCT 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lots of passion for SG, but not terribly well explained. 😬 Sorry.

    • @pangeaproxima3681
      @pangeaproxima3681 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      what?

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Someone else had said the same thing... I will do a follow up soon.
      Thanks for checkin this. Stay tuned for more.

    • @M123OCT
      @M123OCT 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@gravitydrums1391 Love your attitude. 👍 That's the way to do it. 👍 Even subdividing the RLK stuff would help visually. Then working in blocks before joining them and gradually increasing speed.
      Appreciate you reply. 👍

    • @gravitydrums1391
      @gravitydrums1391  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I will work on starting a little more simplistically and do a follow up soon.
      THanks for the suggestion.
      @@M123OCT