I agree I love his videos. I grew up playing metal, rock, pop, and funk and I am really getting into Jazz drumming and how awesome it is and how complex and sophisticated it is. I’m sure you’ve heard of the drummer Nekrutman, He is actually playing a lot of metal right now, but his jazz background lends itself perfectly to the high tempo of metal.
Quincy....A real jazz drummer on youtube....I was fortunate to have studied with Jim Chapin and Ed Shaughnessy.Those guys Chapin in particular,turned my jazz drumming around.At 73,I still teach the things I learned as a young kid.Paradiddle-diddle indeed..Chapin had me doing that at 16 years old.Keep doing these videos...I direct students to these valuable lessons guys like you put out there....Great stuff...Keep on swinging.
That’s amazing Ralph. What an amazing opportunity to get to study with such a master of the drums. Thanks for the kind words and for directing your students to my videos. All the best!
GREAT to have you back! Another wonderful lesson. I enjoy practicing comping at various volumes to add some color. Challenging! (It’s been busy here in San Antonio during your time away from TH-cam. Had the thrill of hearing and speaking with Ari Hoenig and Jeff Hamilton!)
Great to see you back and you brought some added thoughts on comping. This weekend I'm working with a big band in a crazy-live room, so I'll put your thoughts in action on controlling the loudness for a clean mix with the band.
Thank you, I play only loud in my left hand on accents, this totally opens my eyes and would make a ton of sense when a fuller sound is needed from the drums! Great work, priceless knowledge on here for free!
I missed ya man!I have mainly played Rock and Blues during my career and over the last couple of months I picked up a gig as the house drummer at a Jazz gig.It's a really small and very reflective room, so I pretty much have been playing with brushes for everything.I have tried to play with sticks and I don't have enough control or experience playing that quiet to be able to do it yet.I feel like I learn so much every week and we played Caravan and Poinciana this week and it was a blast.I would love to see a video on playing in ultra quiet situations or any advice would be super helpful.Your videos have been a huge help for me in all my playing, so glad your back!
As someone who was in that situation some years ago, best advice I can give you is go and practice somewhere where you aren't allowed to make noise. I did that with practicing the drums while having the door of my shed fully open. And I knew I was being too loud if someone came to complain about the noise. Basically force yourself to play as quiet as possible. After a while you'll get used to that level/range of dynamics and everything you play will steadily fall into place. Hope this helps 😊
Master, it´s great you are back. I can relate to what you are pointing out: I once heard a band in which the drummer was comping with an even, soft dynamic level in his left hand, almost ghost note-like. Even tough he played the right figures for the music, his comping tended to sound dull. Then and there I realized the importance of using accents to lift the music, to shape it more effectively. I guess doing it tastefully is just a matter of getting a lot of listening and playing experience.
You are right Quincy, we did miss you for sure! 😃 Still gotta percussion exams to finish with kids and finish the school year but it sure smells like summer! I would realy like to take group lessons with you so count me in! 🤗🥁
Hello Q! Great insights! Long time ago I had a combo teacher (pianist) who told me that I played too loud on the left hand. I tried all, soft, softer, loud, and he keept saying I played it too loud. The problem was that my phrasing was not good, I wasn't playing any vocabulary so it sounded bad. When you talked about Kenny Washington, I immediatly visualised him playing strong on his left hand. It's great to "have you back"!!! BTW I tried the code you gave last lesson and it did not work! hehe Have a great week!!!
Hey Joel! Great to hear from you as always. You hit the nail on the head. The phrasing and the rhythms that we choose to play will always effect how well what we play fits with what's happening in the band. Regarding the code, send me an email Quincy@quincydavisjazz.com for a frequent commenter code:)
Yah WB . To practice my weak L hand and weak L foot, I also play on the left, so I have 2 strings and 2 hi-hats instead of the floor tom, so I switch from the right normal practice to 1 hour of practice on the left, and back to the right, etc., it works wonderfull !!!! To play jazz L and R
Yes, I think it's the matter of having the whole range of dynamics, with the mid-volume notes, the ghosted notes also used in jazz drumming to fill in and then you the strong and loud accents, also with rim shots. I think the dynamics can fall anywhere within this range. I've never played just with the quiet ghost level notes, I was always closer to the middle, sometimes ghosting, especially the two last notes of the triplet. And I do love the rims shots.
The very moment you started playing stronger "jabs" with your left hand comping, I went "AAAAAAHHHHH, MAX ROACH!!!" (and all the other masters/fathers of our instrument, of course! 😂) It was one of those REVEALING moments, when it's suddenly clear what it's all about. THANKS!
I was also going to mention K Wash! He taught us at Purchase to always have them be even. I don’t think there’s necessarily a right or wrong way, but if it works for him, it definitely has to work for the rest of us 😅
Good question! I would say we have to be a little more careful with the bass drum since it's a lower frequency that could take over the band's sound if not careful. That may be my next video. Great topic!
With respect, Q. This kinda clickbaity stuff you’re putting out doesn’t feel like it’s in good faith. The all caps. The hyperbolic title. You’re one of the most talented educators in the country. Don’t degrade yourself by prioritizing “playing the TH-cam game.” It can’t be good for the soul.
Hey Matt, appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Regarding the all caps titles, that's just a stylistic choice. That’s not clickbaiting. I put a lot of effort into my content and have offered so many free lessons and so much free content over the years, I think I’ve earned the right to make a concerted effort to grow my channel by using video strategies that TH-cam recommends. Strategically pacing the delivery can help video engagement and performance. Meeting the eight-minute mark for monetization is a practical consideration. If you wanna call that playing the TH-cam game, that’s your prerogative, but it’s not a game at all nor does it degrade myself or my videos; it's about making sure my efforts are sustainable, especially for smaller channels like mine. I'm sure you'd approach it similarly if you were in my shoes. Maybe not. If the value of my videos start to diminish and I stop delivering quality lessons with valuable information, then your comment would be more valid and that would certainly be Clickbait.
@@drumqtips that’s all fair, I didn’t know about the 8-minute mark rule, and you certainly deserve to be paid for your work, like any teacher or creator. Again, I don’t mean any disrespect, I’ve learned a lot from your videos and have passed on that wisdom to my own students. I guess it just grinds my gears that the TH-cam algorithm forces creators to jump through these ‘sensationalist hoops’ (for a lack of a better term). I’m sure it’s tricky balance to strike when you’re brainstorming ideas for content. I appreciate your thoughtful reply Q, thanks.
As a metal drummer trying to expand my vocabulary, these videos are priceless. Thank you so much QC!
Glad you like them! Maybe I’ll do a “Jazz Drummer Plays Metal for the First Time” video. lol!
I agree I love his videos. I grew up playing metal, rock, pop, and funk and I am really getting into Jazz drumming and how awesome it is and how complex and sophisticated it is. I’m sure you’ve heard of the drummer Nekrutman, He is actually playing a lot of metal right now, but his jazz background lends itself perfectly to the high tempo of metal.
Quincy....A real jazz drummer on youtube....I was fortunate to have studied with Jim Chapin and Ed Shaughnessy.Those guys Chapin in particular,turned my jazz drumming around.At 73,I still teach the things I learned as a young kid.Paradiddle-diddle indeed..Chapin had me doing that at 16 years old.Keep doing these videos...I direct students to these valuable lessons guys like you put out there....Great stuff...Keep on swinging.
That’s amazing Ralph. What an amazing opportunity to get to study with such a master of the drums. Thanks for the kind words and for directing your students to my videos. All the best!
GREAT to have you back! Another wonderful lesson. I enjoy practicing comping at various volumes to add some color. Challenging! (It’s been busy here in San Antonio during your time away from TH-cam. Had the thrill of hearing and speaking with Ari Hoenig and Jeff Hamilton!)
Oh you got to see two masters! Lucky you:) I caught Ari when he was in northern Texas. Always great to hear from you T 🚗:)
AAAALLLLLLRRRRRRIIIIIGGGHHHTTTTT !!!! Quincy is Back ! So glad to see and hear you again from Nutty en España ! LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !
Let's goooooooooooo brother Ned!! Sending blessings to you Nutman:)
Great to see you back and you brought some added thoughts on comping. This weekend I'm working with a big band in a crazy-live room, so I'll put your thoughts in action on controlling the loudness for a clean mix with the band.
Right on my man! Left hand control of volume will really help you on your gig.
Yeah I've missed you - glad you're back here again :D Thanks for an important lesson on dynamics!
Always my pleasure and of course I'm happy that you missed me:)
Welcome back Quincy - missed ya! 🙌
Awe:) Good be back!
Thank you, I play only loud in my left hand on accents, this totally opens my eyes and would make a ton of sense when a fuller sound is needed from the drums! Great work, priceless knowledge on here for free!
Right on! Glad this lesson was helpful:)
I'm hearing lots of Frankie Dunlop! He comped clear and bold
That's right! Frankie played strong for sure.
Love this!!!
Glad yo back ya ❤
Thanks Tim!
Welcome back... you make really helpful videos.
Always my pleasure! Good to be back.
I missed ya man!I have mainly played Rock and Blues during my career and over the last couple of months I picked up a gig as the house drummer at a Jazz gig.It's a really small and very reflective room, so I pretty much have been playing with brushes for everything.I have tried to play with sticks and I don't have enough control or experience playing that quiet to be able to do it yet.I feel like I learn so much every week and we played Caravan and Poinciana this week and it was a blast.I would love to see a video on playing in ultra quiet situations or any advice would be super helpful.Your videos have been a huge help for me in all my playing, so glad your back!
As someone who was in that situation some years ago, best advice I can give you is go and practice somewhere where you aren't allowed to make noise. I did that with practicing the drums while having the door of my shed fully open. And I knew I was being too loud if someone came to complain about the noise. Basically force yourself to play as quiet as possible. After a while you'll get used to that level/range of dynamics and everything you play will steadily fall into place. Hope this helps 😊
Leg keuken handoeken over je trommels , gebruik smal jazz stokjes , ik speel bijna altijd stil en rustig ..eerder subtil. ,
@@InsaneDrumer18 Yes thanks!My Wife works from home and I will try that.
You could explore alternative mesh drum heads that make very little sound. And also low volume cymbals are effective for your situation.
I like maple sticks in low volume situations. There is a range of light jazz sticks in maple, a much less dense wood than hickory.
Ciao Quincy, love your videos man!❤
Appreciate it my man!
Wuooooo!!! I'm one of those guys who plays a lot of notes on my left hand so I have a lot of work to do. Thanks Q!!!
Right on Marco!
Master, it´s great you are back. I can relate to what you are pointing out: I once heard a band in which the drummer was comping with an even, soft dynamic level in his left hand, almost ghost note-like. Even tough he played the right figures for the music, his comping tended to sound dull. Then and there I realized the importance of using accents to lift the music, to shape it more effectively. I guess doing it tastefully is just a matter of getting a lot of listening and playing experience.
That's right Ricardo! You had the same realization as me.
Welcome back Q! You've been missed. Great lesson as always ✌
Thanks my man Lucas! Always good to hear from you.
Genius demonstration and instructions. I became that much ‘gooder’ picking this up.
Ha! It’s my hope that everyone gets ‘gooder’ after watching my lessons:)
Welcome back! Wooo! Man I think I need to buy a same drum set as you have and start to practice!!! :) Sounds sooo cool!
Go for it and thank you my man! Good to be back:)
You are right Quincy, we did miss you for sure! 😃 Still gotta percussion exams to finish with kids and finish the school year but it sure smells like summer! I would realy like to take group lessons with you so count me in! 🤗🥁
Stay tuned for the group lessons!
@@drumqtips are you going to anounce it on youtube or your web page? Looking forward to it!
WAY TO GO,WELCOME BACK!
Thanks Matt!
Hey Quincy welcome back 🙏 geezer good insight as always not many people can admit to being wrong great lesson 🥁👌
PE! Always good to hear from you. And yup, I was as wrong as trying to match stripes and polkadots. Lol!!
Glad you are back!
Thanks David! Good to be back:)
Totally missed ya 🙌 glad you're back sir 🥁🙌
Awe:) Good to be back!
Hello Q! Great insights!
Long time ago I had a combo teacher (pianist) who told me that I played too loud on the left hand. I tried all, soft, softer, loud, and he keept saying I played it too loud. The problem was that my phrasing was not good, I wasn't playing any vocabulary so it sounded bad.
When you talked about Kenny Washington, I immediatly visualised him playing strong on his left hand.
It's great to "have you back"!!!
BTW I tried the code you gave last lesson and it did not work! hehe
Have a great week!!!
Hey Joel! Great to hear from you as always. You hit the nail on the head. The phrasing and the rhythms that we choose to play will always effect how well what we play fits with what's happening in the band. Regarding the code, send me an email Quincy@quincydavisjazz.com for a frequent commenter code:)
Great stuff to work on Q. Thanks!
Spice! Glad you didn’t abandon me. 🤣🤣
Thank you 🤗🎶🥁
Great video!
Yah WB . To practice my weak L hand and weak L foot, I also play on the left, so I have 2 strings and 2 hi-hats instead of the floor tom, so I switch from the right normal practice to 1 hour of practice on the left, and back to the right, etc., it works wonderfull !!!! To play jazz L and R
Yes, I think it's the matter of having the whole range of dynamics, with the mid-volume notes, the ghosted notes also used in jazz drumming to fill in and then you the strong and loud accents, also with rim shots. I think the dynamics can fall anywhere within this range. I've never played just with the quiet ghost level notes, I was always closer to the middle, sometimes ghosting, especially the two last notes of the triplet. And I do love the rims shots.
Thanks for the insightful comment!
Missed these videos :))))
Good to be back!
The very moment you started playing stronger "jabs" with your left hand comping, I went "AAAAAAHHHHH, MAX ROACH!!!" (and all the other masters/fathers of our instrument, of course! 😂) It was one of those REVEALING moments, when it's suddenly clear what it's all about. THANKS!
Right on Giovanni! All the masters played strong left hand with touch and finesse of course.
I was also going to mention K Wash! He taught us at Purchase to always have them be even. I don’t think there’s necessarily a right or wrong way, but if it works for him, it definitely has to work for the rest of us 😅
Right on! The K Wash approach is at least a great place to start since he sounds so damn good:) Thanks for chiming in!
Nice 👌🙏
Hey Quincy! I like your video lesson, also where can i find group workshop style lessons? Thansk!!!
I'll be creating a link soon for it. Stay tuned!
@@drumqtips sure!!
Quincy, great lesson!! What and why do we comp? Is it like a pianist's left hand rhythmic comp?
Yes it's a similar role as a pianist in a jazz band. I would recommend going down my comping playlist. I think it will be helpful for you.
@@drumqtips Thanks! Will do Quincy.
We missed you!
Ditto!
Great!!!
Awesome video Quincy! Does the same thing apply to your bass drum foot while comping? Or are you playing your bass more quietly?
Good question! I would say we have to be a little more careful with the bass drum since it's a lower frequency that could take over the band's sound if not careful. That may be my next video. Great topic!
We missed u!
Thanks Super Mario!!
welcome back
Thanks!
We missed you, but just a tiny bit! 😂 😉
That tiny bit is alotta bit to me❤️ 😉🤣
@@drumqtips I was kidding, missed you a lot actually! I’ve been hitting the jazz vocabulary fills every day!
Yes！Sirrrrrrr！！！
With respect, Q. This kinda clickbaity stuff you’re putting out doesn’t feel like it’s in good faith. The all caps. The hyperbolic title.
You’re one of the most talented educators in the country. Don’t degrade yourself by prioritizing “playing the TH-cam game.” It can’t be good for the soul.
Hey Matt, appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Regarding the all caps titles, that's just a stylistic choice. That’s not clickbaiting. I put a lot of effort into my content and have offered so many free lessons and so much free content over the years, I think I’ve earned the right to make a concerted effort to grow my channel by using video strategies that TH-cam recommends. Strategically pacing the delivery can help video engagement and performance. Meeting the eight-minute mark for monetization is a practical consideration. If you wanna call that playing the TH-cam game, that’s your prerogative, but it’s not a game at all nor does it degrade myself or my videos; it's about making sure my efforts are sustainable, especially for smaller channels like mine. I'm sure you'd approach it similarly if you were in my shoes. Maybe not. If the value of my videos start to diminish and I stop delivering quality lessons with valuable information, then your comment would be more valid and that would certainly be Clickbait.
@@drumqtips that’s all fair, I didn’t know about the 8-minute mark rule, and you certainly deserve to be paid for your work, like any teacher or creator. Again, I don’t mean any disrespect, I’ve learned a lot from your videos and have passed on that wisdom to my own students. I guess it just grinds my gears that the TH-cam algorithm forces creators to jump through these ‘sensationalist hoops’ (for a lack of a better term). I’m sure it’s tricky balance to strike when you’re brainstorming ideas for content. I appreciate your thoughtful reply Q, thanks.
Silly question,, of course we missed you! Uhh, general rules ,in general, are meant to be broken!
Generally speaking...:)
❤
Rybicki! Great to hear from you my man. I hope all is well with you and yours.
@@drumqtips Same, Q! Miss you man
Dude, THREE minutes to get to the point? 😂
Well ya know...it's a special TH-cam video creator technique I've studied. No shame in my desperate game. Lol!