I'm 54 years old and just taken up the drums and of all the tutorials out there yours are far the the easiest, clearest and most interesting to follow. Many thanks :)
Absolutely love that U2 beat. I used to play along with it tapping on my legs with my hands (including the hi-hats) when I was a kid. Years later when I actually bought my first kit and started to play drums I could instantly play it :-)
Was thinking bout buying a full member from you...your very generous,sharing your abuilities..even to non paying people..the many free songs ..thats smart,considering thats how i became aware of you to start with. ..it helps Everyone learn,as well as gets your name out there too..keep up the great work as always...dave grohl f'n rocks...
I love it. Great what you are doing here. And it's really cool, that you can laugh on yourself. Mistakes are normal, and show you are a real good drummer.
Excellent videos, I am a Metal fan but you have encouraged me to pay attention to excellent grooves I have not looked at, and your explanations are awesome!!!!!
So, I've been using a compact drum kit for the past month. Liked it so much, I've ordered a full electronic kit and I can't wait for it to arrive. When that time comes, the first set of instruction I'll sign up for is this cat's. I've already learned so much from him for free (the "Hey, Joe" tutorial made my month) that I find myself feeling guilty about it. Wish there was some place to donate while I'm waiting to sign up for the full package. He's got such an easy and approachable teaching style, I go into every new beat, fill or song with full confidence. Figure I'll be playing the Hollywood Bowl by end of the year. You know, give or take...
That is incredibly kind of you to say, Mark. Thank you for your very kind words and support. I know that feeling of waiting for a new kit to arrive as well! Keep up the practice!
Have you ever deconstructed U2's 'Like a Song' from WAR? Specifically the tom sections that appear later in the song. Hi-hat stuff is a little tricky as well, but anything you can provide. Would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Hi Rob - love your work - recently got back to the drums after 50yrs absence - im now 77 yrs old. Was jazz but now with Rock group 70 80s . Can you possibly do a short spot on the rhythm used on Motorcycle Lonliness . Cover drum vids on youtube dont seem right to me . Its a great beat . Have purchased 6 lessons which are very good - learning drum scores fast !
Hi Mike, thanks for your kind interest and support of my lessons and website! I will certainly consider this song for the future but can't promise anything!
Kind of saved the best for last. The "Sunday, Bloody Sunday" bit is just a blast to play. My only problem is that I needed to count out loud to get it right the first few times through. Now I'm playing it up to speed and everything, but I'm still counting out loud. Hey, whatever. I'll just play louder so nobody can hear me mumbling: "1-e-and-a-2-e-and-a..."
"Walk This Way" (Aerosmith) - 1:34
"Sunshine Of Your Love" (Cream) - 3:06
"My Hero" (Foo Fighters) - 4:29
"American Idiot" (Green Day) - 8:21
"When The Levee Breaks" (Led Zeppelin) - 10:04
"Enter Sandman" (Metallica) - 11:33
"Stockholm Syndrome" (Muse) - 13:47
"Smells Like Teen Spirit" (Nirvana) - 15:49
"Live Forever" (Oasis) - 17:40
"Sunday Bloody Sunday" (U2) - 18:57
Outro - 21:12
great
I'm 54 years old and just taken up the drums and of all the tutorials out there yours are far the the easiest, clearest and most interesting to follow. Many thanks :)
That's very kind of you to say, Nigel. Thank you.
Absolutely love that U2 beat. I used to play along with it tapping on my legs with my hands (including the hi-hats) when I was a kid. Years later when I actually bought my first kit and started to play drums I could instantly play it :-)
Great work as usual : short and to the point, some interesting curveballs.. very very clear and consistent teaching... cheers Rob
Thank you kindly...and I'm glad you enjoyed the little details! Rob
Was thinking bout buying a full member from you...your very generous,sharing your abuilities..even to non paying people..the many free songs ..thats smart,considering thats how i became aware of you to start with. ..it helps Everyone learn,as well as gets your name out there too..keep up the great work as always...dave grohl f'n rocks...
Thank you, Sean!
I love it. Great what you are doing here. And it's really cool, that you can laugh on yourself. Mistakes are normal, and show you are a real good drummer.
Thank you, Sven!
These are awesome drum beats! Thanks Rob.
You're welcome, Russ! :)
Excellent videos, I am a Metal fan but you have encouraged me to pay attention to excellent grooves I have not looked at, and your explanations are awesome!!!!!
Really happy to help. Thanks!
Awesome...
So, I've been using a compact drum kit for the past month. Liked it so much, I've ordered a full electronic kit and I can't wait for it to arrive. When that time comes, the first set of instruction I'll sign up for is this cat's. I've already learned so much from him for free (the "Hey, Joe" tutorial made my month) that I find myself feeling guilty about it. Wish there was some place to donate while I'm waiting to sign up for the full package. He's got such an easy and approachable teaching style, I go into every new beat, fill or song with full confidence. Figure I'll be playing the Hollywood Bowl by end of the year. You know, give or take...
That is incredibly kind of you to say, Mark. Thank you for your very kind words and support. I know that feeling of waiting for a new kit to arrive as well! Keep up the practice!
Excellent work sir. Very clearly. explained for all levels of players. Keep up the good work. Much lurv, Johnny 🤘
Thanks Rob, quality as always.
Thanks for the support, Karl!
Thanks Rob!
Thank you so much!
You're welcome, John!
I'm 59 pick up the drum 🥁. You are so easy to understand.
Thanks
I'm really pleased I could help you, Ryan!
Amazing. Tku
some great beats
Glad you enjoyed the vid, Colin!
Great vid man
Thanks again for your ongoing support, Robster!!
Thank you so much
You're welcome! :)
Very Impressive, I like that
Thanks, Han!
Interesting video.. nice work :)
Thank you, Deepak!
Rick Beato did a video dispelling the Levee Breaks echo/reverb myth: The reverb is from the manor they recorded the drums in, but an echo was added
So the drum lesson is still correct then.
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Have you ever deconstructed U2's 'Like a Song' from WAR? Specifically the tom sections that appear later in the song. Hi-hat stuff is a little tricky as well, but anything you can provide.
Would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Hi Rob - love your work - recently got back to the drums after 50yrs absence - im now 77 yrs old.
Was jazz but now with Rock group 70 80s . Can you possibly do a short spot on the rhythm used on Motorcycle Lonliness . Cover drum vids on youtube dont seem right to me . Its a great beat . Have purchased 6 lessons which are very good - learning drum scores fast !
Hi Mike, thanks for your kind interest and support of my lessons and website! I will certainly consider this song for the future but can't promise anything!
If you have time, I have a request for a future drum tutorial, it is "pay the man" by The Offspring.
Kind of saved the best for last. The "Sunday, Bloody Sunday" bit is just a blast to play. My only problem is that I needed to count out loud to get it right the first few times through. Now I'm playing it up to speed and everything, but I'm still counting out loud. Hey, whatever. I'll just play louder so nobody can hear me mumbling: "1-e-and-a-2-e-and-a..."
On Levee I think if you want to try and fill it out the best option is to play ghostish notes where the extra bass drums are
But that is not filling it out...that is playing notes where other notes already fall. I do a bit of both in the brief example above.
Hey Rob can you please make a lesson video on how to play Caravan from the movie "Whiplash"-Drum Part
I doubt it as that piece is very long and complicated. Thanks for your suggestion though!
All looks easy, lol, better get practising x
dave grohl plays guitar in foo fighters
These beats will keep me busy for a week. The feet and hands aren't cooperating.
Keep at it and keep practicing!
Immigrant Song - Led Zeppelin
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