Carter Beauford - #41 (Studio)
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ก.ย. 2011
- Carter Beauford playing #41 in the studio for his video "Under The Table and Drumming".
For those asking about his kit, you can find a full diagram and detailed listing of his gear here: www.beaufordbuddy.com/cb_drum_... - เพลง
Easily one of the most skilled and musical drummers on the planet. There are drummers with great chops, but this guy knows how to PLAY MUSIC. Friggin genius, man.
Preach
Skilled, yes. One of the best out there. But the key is musical.
This comment is valid 9 years later
@@samuelbrallier1692 I came here to say the EXACT same thing.
@@bryenlink to be fair, this comment will be relevant in perpetuity.
This man doesn’t get enough credit. He’s phenomenal. One of my top 5 fave drummers.
?? Dudes one of the most well known drummers on earth!! Lol
Vincent Colaiuta
Mike Portnoy
Carter Beauford
Forgot
4- Marco Minnemann
Gavin Harrison?
Jeff Porcaro
Who is still digging this in the latter part of 2023?!
2024 baby!
@@aaronpetersen2736 yeah me too!
It never gets old
Best drummer girl
20 years of watching this video and still it’s incredible
3:47 That stick flip to using the butt end of the stick for a harder-hitting rimshot is pure art in a fraction of a second! Flips it back at 4:25, blink and you miss it. Perfectly timed, wonderfully functional, and expertly executed
and on top of that, hes just in the studio
@@eddiecrownshaw199 hell yeah! Definitely function over form or flashiness. Makes it that much more beautiful to me, a true drummer's drummer. Definitely one of the greatest of my generation, IMHO
What if everyone had a baby who turned out genius
👌 perfection @ 4:25 👌
God mode activated
His hi-hat play is so simple but powerful, i will never get bored of this video
Was he using the Zildjian K/Z combo?
Good ol 6 stroke roll
@@jjpopnfresh6822Yes
@@jjpopnfresh6822Wish I could get my hands on that 20” flat ride he used to have but I don’t think it’s produced anymore. Loved that quiet ride
Right this video never gets old.
Watching him play is like watching a beautiful dance. He's absurdly talented.
Holy shit. You could listen to this song, see him in concert and have no idea what kind of sorcery is going on until you see it up close, unadulterated. Goddamn.
I think u are a shit. A big shit. !
Truth. I first saw them in the 90s, and then saw them maybe 10 years ago up near stage right. Mesmerized.
He’s like a machine with feelings, it’s unreal.
He is the master of the number one most important skill a drummer must have: Dynamic volume control. He is so sharp and musically complementary, and best of all nobody sounds like him.
Usablefiber that's important but I'd say the number one most important thing for a drummer is keeping perfect time
Michael Jackson's drummer is good too, "Sugarfoot" Jonathan Phillip Moffitt. But this guy is really good! Also, check out Damien Schmitt, he's badass too. And I like Ray Luzier, Mike Mangini, Tony Royster jr and a couple others.
that statement shows you think there are 20 drummers in the whole world
77easy77 lol.... hilarious.
Dynamic volume control?? What in fucks sake is that?? Total made up bullshit. And you think it’s the NUMBER ONE THING that a drummer needs?? I’ve played for decades and I never even heard that nonsense. Do you even PLAY the drums????
I’ve watched Carter for 2 decades and I still don’t know what to say. He’s a top tier guy.
All of my favorite drummers in one. Can't even put it in to words. Carter is the perfect mix of pocket, and chops.
I played along to this tune on a Roland kit and I had a separate kit programmed for the reggae section at the end with all kinds of percussion sounds, timbales, tambourine, cowbell, woodblock etc.... So much fun to jam to.
Damn that high hat intro is still some of my favorite drumming ever.. so perfect.
I forgot how much I love the studio version of #41.
The best thing about Carter;
Seeing him live, playing his heart out, with a GIANT smile on his face. Incredibly contagious.
I don't know how many hundreds of times I've watched this video. It always impresses me so much. For me, Carter is the most musical, dynamic and groovy drummer on the planet. His feeling and charisma are unchallenged for me.
He is honestly my hero
AHAHA...good to see I'm not alone Robin!
I’m not a drummer, just a guitarist. So I can’t speak to the technical things he does effortlessly. I will just say, there are drummers who play rhythms, and there are drummers who are musical geniuses whose “voice” is their kit. Carter is the latter- and probably my favorite one ever. Always inspiring to listen to him and watch him work
Pretty sick example of a 100% legit professional drummer.
FACTS
I’ve listened to this song a thousand times, but I’ll never hear it the same again. Absolute mastery.
Dude! Right. I Have an even greater appreciation for skill and talent when actually seeing him play it.
Most underrated drummer on the planet. Left hand lead on a right handed kit. Truly an extraordinary drummer
underrated for who?
That was hands down some of the best drumming ive ever heard. His finger to wrist transitions are flawless, and the creativity he pulls out of a four count is unmatched.
Hands down. Nice pun!
“Finger to wrist transitions”. Lol. What a crock.
@@jerrywitaj 0/10 trolling lurk more
CODMarioWarfare no one cares about your opinion.
@@jerrywitaj wow You're quite opinionated. Have any links to your 'decades' of playing experience? Some of us might like to hear you play
He makes the most technical things look absolute effortless.
Anyone else noticed when he flipped his stick @ about 3:46 and 4:25 ? and again near the end ? and that's not just to show off , there's a reason for it...just awesome .
to use the butt of the stick to get better sound from the rim
martyre king o p
Even crazier is how the velocity never changed on the hats when he was using the but of the stick ...
martyre king He’s in his comfort zone obviously
Everyone noticed bud
If I could start over as a drummer knowing what I know now, I would learn to play open handed like this. You can replicate a lot of what Carter can play (in theory) on a regular kit and playing style, but some of the work he does switching between both hands on the hi hat and the ride you could never pull off without his set up. The man is a genius and idk why more people haven't adopted his playing style. He can do it all.
hey man its never too late to learn a new style. there are ways to compensate as well. obviously its really hard when youve been leading with ur right hand the whole time playing crossed but try to turn ur kit into a lefty kit and it will only switch your feet. also you can get a remote hi hat. make ur double kick pedal a lefty. and use the extended pedal as ur main pedal on ur right side. ur remote hi hate pedal will be right in front of the bass drum. kinda wierd but u can get used to it!
I started open like this because of him!
If you play cross handed, one thing you can try to do is move your hi-hat to the right side, since muscle memory is already with your right hand to play the rhythms of hi hats. The only potential problem could be pedals…
@@BoowompGenerator3000 you could get an auxiliary Hi hat pedal. I'm right handed but I prefer to set up my kit like Carter sometimes. I think it's easier to keep the ride and hi hat on the same side.
I love Carter's playing so much but man....gotta give it up to Leroi in this song so hard. Seriously mindblowing musical genius. :( RIP guy.
I've been Carterfied! Love when he wings his right hand at the 10" splash completely without looking or use of body movement. He probably noticed a fly land on his cymbal and just bonked it right between its eyes.
still one of the best drum videos on the platform
Just listened to this song again today for the first time in years and remembered that Carter's hi hat work is the best that ever has been. What a player!
One of my favorite drummers of all time, he can make drums sing. That one handed tom fill after 2:55 ...SLICK!
Agree! Love that fill. Just so smooth and not hurried like most drummers.
At 2:56. This guy does a triplets fill one haned. Wtf. That's absolutely sick. And let's not overlook this man's incredible hithat feel. Man on man. On point. In the pocket. This is IT
I think they are doubles
Triplets starting on the left hand, only right on toms
@@erickollars3732 correct. Not a one handed triplet as stated above.
Dude is just a monster on the drums. It amazes me how good he is. Truly a master.
I know a lot of drummers who will have toms, symbols, shakers, and racks that they never use, but it makes their set look more "impressive." Carter Beaufort on the other hand doesn't have one superfluous piece to his set. Each piece of his set he not only uses, but uses it flawlessly. This man is truly an inspiration to all drummers.
No doubt x.....all contributing 2 the masterpiece.And done "for"the music.And somehow it doesn't sound overplayed.Wow!
His dexterity is second to none. Goosebumps.
I got this VHS tape when I was in the 5th grade from my dad as well as a drum kit. I would watch this every day after school and would try my hardest to sound like this, but of course it wasn’t perfect. Long story short Carter Beauford was probably the biggest inspiration on me as a kid on my journey to becoming a drummer. If it wasn’t for that VHS tape I wouldn’t be drumming today. Thank you Mr. Beauford.
2:56 is Sick! Great drumming.
jaw dropping coolness
Not only the best at his art but he smiles through performances ! It is so great to see someone thoroughly enjoying what he is playing! He is phenomenal!
WOW... Absolutely Amazing
Amazing. I've always thought open handed playing was interesting to watch not to mention the freedom it affords. The fill at 2:57 where he is playing a signature on high hat and ride and does a roll across the toms with his right hand is sick. I watched it 10 times…..and loved it every time.
+El Guapo Sick AF!
I agree...freakin' amazing! So glad I made the switch to open handed!
Ha I just watched this and that stuck out to me. He does it so effortlessly.
so muuuch control; perfect fill haha
that shit is crazy!!!!
Strait up bad ass. The man is a master.
That smooth stick flip at 3:49. Nice!
Even better is when he flips it back at 4:25
Flipping the sticks in the studio! The man is so good at what he does and loves it!
Almost 20 years since I first heard DMB and I haven't heard a drummer more awesome to my ears in any genre. Almost 20 yrs of drumming and I can't do anything close to what this guy can do. Few things musical can excite me as consistently as Carter on a pair of hi hats.
It's coming soon brotha
Nothing hes doing is too difficult, all his hi-hat work consists of is double stroke rolls. If you can hang with double stroke rolls then you just have to study his tendencies and improvising patterns. If you can't do that after 20 years then you are practicing the wrong things! Just my opinion no hate.
I felt the same way until I discovered Gavin Harrison
He is absolutely amazing!!!
@@carsondrum - His hi hat work is based off of 16th note syncopation. Yes there are some double strokes in his "go to" bag of tricks that he mixes in with 16th note syncopation but the idea you can learn double strokes on the hats, his tendencies and play like Carter is one of the greatest stretches I've heard someone state when discussing drumming.
I still can't get over how crisp that hat combo is
what are they?
I believe at this point in time they were a 13" zildjian k/z combo, except with the z on top and the k on bottom instead. He usually flips his hi hats around.
thanks
14” a custom. Zildjian
@@JoshuaWestbrook Thats a Z on top.
I've listened to Dave Matthews Band for as long as I can remember and Carter's playing has stood out to me like no other drummer I've ever heard. He expresses every piece of the music with such detail that it almost makes you think he is the lead for every part. Not only is the band not like any other band, but so is his style, and that really makes them a true diamond in the rough. I don't know of any other band that has such taste and class. Cheers to the band that has no equal.
#41 + Say Goodbye are my favorite songs from DMB and among my favorite songs of all time. Carter's drumming on these tracks are just incredible. This man is a legend.
Gambit same dude I listen to those two the most
Not only do I have a lot of respect because he's an amazing drummer, but because he's an amazing person!
He has an extraordinarily humble, sensitive and sophisticated playing style, and he exudes a magnificent energy from his character. Brilliant technique, mind-melting and warm
What a lovely worded tribute 👍
Thanks for the concert last night Carter and the memories!🤙
Not only a standout drummer, but a unique sound on top of it. This makes me smile.
The dynamic control man. A literal master of his craft. Thats damn admirable.
Probably one of my favorite drummers all time but doesn't seem to get the respect he deserves. He's fantastic!!!
I don't understand how hes not on all these TH-cam top 10 lists he is so skilled that open hand style allows him to do so
Much more.not too mention the one handed drawing m rolls across the whole kit
Carter is THE MAN! The song is so relaxing, but at the same time, the drums are INSANE! We're so lucky to have lived in a time where we can hear him play!
I COULD WATCH THIS VIDEO EVERY SINGLE DAY AND STILL BE AMAZED!
My goodness. Not only one if not the smoothest drummers but an undeniable master on his instrument. The entire band is so badass because of him and dave. They're all tight af. Love him
Simply amazing. Just makes me want to stand up and bow "we're not worthy, we're not worthy." Best drummer ever by far.
that one handed tom roll kills me everhytime i watch this! absolutely insane percussionist
DukeOfDeath27 except it's not a "roll". It's simply a triplet(for this LRR,LRR.....) Left on the flat ride and right going down the toms. I said "simply" but to get it that smooth and even just to think to use it isnt "simple". It really isnt hard to play though of you can play simple triplets leading with the left hand.
@@Mizman76 thanks for the info on the terminology. Play drums a little, but just self taught. Wouldnt consider myself a percussionist by any means
These "ghost notes" will haunt you when you listen to the studio version!
4.30.24
The 28th Anniversary of the Crash Album release.... still scary
The sound he gets from the kit is simply magical!
Six Minutes and Fifty One seconds of Master Class Drumming!
Been drumming since 1995. I am 36 now. Carter, I am so thankful you have influenced me, and many others. You are a legend in every way.
So much flavor in his style, my god Carter is a Savant. This man can effortlessly make his drums speak every single language correlated to music possible, its quite literally impossible to put a word on how good this man is, and how well he knows his instrument. One of the greatest of all time right here.
He is amazing. I have been a drum connoisseur most of my life. He is definitely in my top 5.
HE'S GENIUS! SUCH TECHNICAL PLAYING WITH ALL THE TRIPLETS AND RUDIMENTS BUT HES SO FLUID IN THE FLOW AND ALWAYS KEEPS THE POCKET SO SEAMLESS THAT IT NEVER FEELS LIKE HES OVERPLAYING OR ANYTHING...HE IS MY FAVORITE EVER!!!!
For once, I agree with the ALL CAPS ALL THE TIME!
The happiest and most underrated drummer in in past few decades. A true genius.
Officially my favorite drummer... Ever
I just love everything about his playing and approach to the kit. The Dennis Chambers influence is awesome, too.
CraZy I can watch this still in 2022 an still be amazed how great of a drummer he is
Ooohhh my god!! Best drummer🤟🏾🤟🏾
Absolutely amazing!!
One of my favorite drummers out there.
I've been returning to this song every so often since I first discovered it about 20 years ago and it leaves me in awe every time. I'd give my left bollock to be able to play like that
No words for his fluidity and chops. Just awesome.
Carter is one of a kind because no one has been able to play his particular style, his timing. He's very very distinct in his way of playing. You can pick out that it's Carter in a New York second who is playing. One of the best drummers in the world in my one opinion. God Bless You Carter and your family !!!!!!
Most relaxed drummer I've ever seen
Yeah i mean i wanna see this guy attempt to do something that is legit challenging for him. I always thought he was just way too good for dave matthews band. And i love dmb and he did just fine with them, but he really is so far beyond everyone else as far as just musical chops goes. He really could hold his own in bands that are far more technically challenging than dmb like idk something like rush or dream theater, maybe tool. Bands like that. Hes doing all this really complex stuff in a band that is absolutely not complex at all. It was always a bit of a weird mix to me.
@@trenken I think he’s in the same league as Mike Portnoy honestly, he could tackle a couple dream theater tunes
@@kai326 oh im very sure he could. Could he do dream theaters most complex stuff? Who knows, possibly. I mean obviously he sounds fine in dmb, but hes often times soooo busy while the music is not busy at all. It just makes me wonder if he ever wished dmb would get more ambitious or adventurous musically to get closer to what he’s doing. Dave is a great guitar player but his writing style is definitely much more traditional as compared to say a band like rush. I just always thought carter might enjoy being in a band like that to really push his skills, like it did for neil peart. Time signature changes and all that fun stuff dmb doesnt do very much. Dudes probably real tired of playing 4/4 beats in dmb lol
@@trenken haha I Agree with you he should be doing other projects so people can understand how insane this guy is. He’s probably the best drummer in the world if not definitely top 5 right now because he changes lead hand in the middle of songs, leads with the left and then leads with the right 😂. He’s a straight monster and he plays so relaxed, like Dennis chambers, Marco Minnemann and other elite drummers. He’s way too good for DM band haha. Although DM as a unit play clean why they perform live, it’s still far from complex and Carter doesn’t get to show off more chops and styles
@@trenken Carter can do that in his sleep and Do it while changing lead hands. He can play in any band and be the best one in the band accept for a few bands like The Aristocrats who have one of the best guitarist in the world if not the best one haha. Carter unfortunately stayed loyal to his band but he’s definitely developed enough as a drummer to play any style he wanted to. He truly doesn’t have a weakness as a drummer, power, dynamics, speed, technical and has great dynamics. Give him 3 months and he would play Any Rush, Dream theatre or Aristocrats song in his sleep while playing open handed
Every single time, this video blows my mind. mind blowing. no words. my inspiration
I remember him with the band from Richmond,Va, called Secrets... a well put together band of skilled musicians. I first saw Carter and the band at a park called Chimborazo. I was blown away . That was 1 helluva band. Carter is definitely special.
Saw them in Statesboro back in the day, what a night that was!
I watch damn near every drum video from every drummer out there. And every once in a long while I come back to this guy and drums are refreshing and new again. The music itself is not sick but the drums are. And he manages to do it without ever sounding over the top or too progressive for the music. All the stick flips and crossover work. The right hand drum roll across the toms while playing the high-hat and snare with the left....nuts. And so easily. So damn easy. Lots of good guys out there but if i'm putting a dream team together, this guy is definitely a starter. It just doesn't seem like he will ever let the band or the music down. Not only is his ability ridiculous but he's an innovator.
Very well said.. Every fill is nothing short of incredible, yet it is never over the top or as if he's trying to take over the show.. True drummers can see the magic in what he does. I've played and studed drums since i was 6, was 1st drummer in PA Jazz and played in a band that coverd Dave songs in highschool.. I used to think his albums were edited when I would hear him playing hi hat and cymbal all while doing a run across the toms, until I saw him live.. Dave Matthews is a talented song writer with crazy ideas and time signatures, and thankfully, they have a drummer like Carter who can take those ideas to a whole new level.
Same here mate.
He makes DMB. Lessard doesn't have to do much with him there. I know some of the best drummers in the world really look up to Carter Beauford. And anyone that plays with Victor Wooten gotta be goood!!
i just want to say...i thought the original was better..much more syncopation with the band and sax.. there was a fill i wanted to see from the song..he didn't play it... :(.. i didn't know he improv'd his music...too bad...good remix though...
El Guapo Totally agree.
Him skipping areas where he could easily fill and not even hitting a crash, just pure musicianship.
What makes carter one of the best is that his sound is so genuine.
Watching a guy find what he was born to do is always fantastic. Most people can learn to do things to a certain point, and then there are those that become Carter Beauford. You know, that just take playing to the upper echelon. I've been playing drums for years and there just really is no way for me to ever to be able to get to that level. I just don't have the time and devotion to get there. I'd literally have to quit work, and just focus on drums 24/7. I feel like that is how most these guys got there in the first place, by playing no stop for years on end. Most of us are just not going to put that level of effort in to get to that point, which is why there aren't a bunch of Carters walking around. It is a pleasure and a joy to watch videos like these to watch the masters at work because you never get to see that a whole lot.
This man is the Guthrie Govan of drums. His note choice and musicality is out of this world.
He is one of the best. I have always loved his style.
I remember seeing this 10 years ago, thinking man that’s amazing, now I could play all of this and understand the theory, god damn the sound and feel is phenomenal, what a magician!!!
So freaking amazing, I started playing drums when I was 15, and I’m 51now, and the thing that is so evident in mr. beauford’s playing, is first and foremost his love of what he’s doing.
But what really amazed me was the freedom and Purity, of what he was doing.
That’s the only way to organically achieve the flow and the freedom he has. It’s just completely natural, thank you carter for posting
Just incredible. Carter is absolutely one of the best ever!
literally doesn't get better than this
Literally a masterpiece, Carter…you the man.
This dude plays drum with true passion and feelings in the pocket
The double and triple kicks on a single
hes so damn coordinated
+Harry D. If you think he's coordinated, then you should see Mike Mangini playing!
yeah, but is he more coordinated than the 95-96 Bulls?
mike PORTNOY is my favorite drummer,then carter,but Carter has thee SMOOTHEST hands in drumming hands down,he's just so slick and smooth unbelievable
Neil Peart my favourite, but you have to say Carter has fluid style. I've seen Peart and Portnoy live, never had the chance to see Beaufort but would love to. A drummer's drummer.
Josh Mori Mike portnoy is also my favorite drummer but I have to say carter beuford id one of my favorites. If you like Carter you should check out Gavin Harrison, the guys a beast
5:42 ahhhhhhh. Carter is not a drummer. He is a fucking MUSICIAN. As amazing as it gets.
2021 and I still come back to this video. Never gets old watching and listening to this awesome dude!
I bought this dvd and a week later saw Carter walking through Charlottesville Lowe's-he was kind of like "leave me alone" at first but when I went into detail about some of the parts of this vid he smiled real big and seemed grateful-crazy small world
His groove and pocket is clean. And he is a lefty. He is my favorite drummer! I am a lefty open handed. I just started playing with the ride cymbal on the right side. However I use my left hand primary on the Hi-Hats and my right hand on cymbal ride. It's a great feeling to be both handed.
He's right handed and plays open handed because he would practice drums in front of a mirror and try to copy drummers he liked. That ended up with him making his left hand more dextrous.
Bruno de Souza Lino He plays open handed because he set his drums up like Buddy Rich when he was a kid, got confused, then started playing open handed. He explains it in his dvd.
*****
Which is exactly what I said, but with more detail, since that was on the DMB website.
Bruno de Souza Lino Calm down there, tiger. I was just adding to it, not trying to take any of your thunder away, lolol.
Robo me too
He might be the only drummer to wear a wetsuit and make it still look amazing
Lmfao
Its actually a rashguard
joey cornelio
Its actually a compression garment.
with white leather shoes.
Andrew DeSumma 🤣🤣🤣 I grew up watching this on VHS, so no disrespect from me, but that’s funny.
Best hi-hat work since Stewart Copeland. That fill at 2:98 is smooth too with the doubles on the right hand down the toms playing a triplet figure....very cool.
20 years later and I still randomly watch with with the same magnitude of awe as the first time I saw this when I was 13 years old.
How can people dislike this??? Wow!
BECAUSE THEY CANT COPY. LOL
2:58 just made me quit playing drums
Don't quit!!! Practice hard and better what he is playing!! You got this
DON'T
i know...WTF
It's honestly not that hard. Just triplets with the sticking of LRR. If you get that down on a practice pad first, you can then apply it to the kit after. Only thing you have to bare in mind is the toms not having as much rebound as a pad. So for an even sound, you'll really need to pull those triplets out of the toms with the right hand and not be reliant on bounce. Using the fingers is I think the most effective way to do it and it looks like that's what Carter's doing here. Good luck, hope you didn't quit!
trick is to start practicing that stuff super slow. But you know that - also I kinda understood your comment. Think I will add more open hand practice.
A work of art done by a master at his craft! Bravo!
Absolutely flawless. A joy to watch and listen