I LOVE THIS BRUSH PATTERN AND USE IT ALL THE TIME!

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  • @jean-poljacques4284
    @jean-poljacques4284 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    You made me work both my english and my drumming for almost 3 years now. Never left a comment before, but someone has to say it at some point : best drumming content on youtube right here.

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It’s for hard workers like you who are passionate about improving and learning why I continue to do these lessons. I appreciate your comment and I appreciate you Jean-Pol👊🏾

    • @finhills2319
      @finhills2319 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Honestly killing it man best by far

  • @melodicdrummer57
    @melodicdrummer57 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Mannn… I’ve been NEEDING THIS FOR YEAR YEARS “Q”!! I’m ON IT … even at 67years🥰👌🏿🥁. BLESS YOU BRUH!! 🙌🏿✅

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Much respect to you bro Charles👊🏾. Love it!

  • @SpiralOut-91
    @SpiralOut-91 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a fantastic channel! It blows my mind that you posted so many lessons for free! Thanks for sharing your huge knowledge

  • @peterevans366
    @peterevans366 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Love brushes ❤️I found accidentally it really helps with stick control... They're also a great way for warming up before a gig...Great lesson as always Quincy🥁👍

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome PE! Thanks for watching as always my man.

  • @alanpeterson4205
    @alanpeterson4205 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful work, and lesson Quincy. I still have the original Philly Joe Jones brush book sponsored by Premier to promote their brushes. It has a rubber stamp from "Drumland" in San Francisco where I got it. That place was the bay areas equivalent to NYC'c Frank Ippolito's Drumshop. I took lessons there as a kid and was exposed to all kinds of drummers that came in from out of town and locals too. The shop had a long, long wood counter painted green with those old orange rubber practice pad rounds glued onto it about 6 feet apart the whole length of the counter. Guys would try out stuff like new sticks and in those days you had roll them to sort out any "bananas" ; sticks that weren't straight. Then you had to test the tone of the stick for density and match them and sort. Today Vic Firth has done that for us with computers and his "match box". There was a vibe there where the guy next to you would ask what was that you just played? I had just learned the Bossa Nova beat from my teacher which required a brush in the right hand. Some of the guys behind the counter were older swing era drummers who didn't understand that beat yet so I earned points doing that. Back to the Philly Joe book; it has graphic illustrations and written descriptions of both basic and tricky signature Philly Joe master stuff. One thing he emphasizes is "LISTEN TO WHAT YOU'RE DOING!" Clayton Cameron has used a similar graphic system in his brush videos and it helps to see a visual; you'll start to see these in your own mind when new patterns evolve as you play. I've gotten into the habit of doing my own, sometimes on a cocktail napkin on the gig so I can remember what I did that worked. I then do a more formal drawing and compile them in my brush binder. If I haven't played for awhile I can "brushup" by reviewing my binder. I worked with a good piano player who loved playing Bossas and he made me learn the technique of sliding the eighth notes with the brush instead of tapping. It's a very beautiful sensual sound and feel and a lot of drummers don't know how to do it. One of the iconic records for my inspiration was (is) Stan Getz's "Getz A Go Go" recorded live in NYC with some killer Brazilians sitting in. The band had a very young Gary Burton, featuring vocalist Astraud Gilberto (the girl from Ipanema), and a great drummer Joe Hunt. On some tunes Helcio Mellito a fantastic Brazilian drummer sits in. I got to meet him and finally see him play a brush beat he played on that record (that for the life of me couldn't figure out) when he came to town about 20 years later! That's how long I waited, and was not about to miss that gig! If you don't have that record get it. Also one of my life-long brush record faves is "Trio '65" Bill Evans with Larry Bunker on drums who was a studio legend in LA. His dialog with the hi-hat opening and closing is a departure from much of what is out there and is a must listen. The whole record is brushes except for a couple brief passages with sticks.

    • @luiszuluaga6575
      @luiszuluaga6575 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I had Frank Eppolito work on some drums of mine way back in the early 2000s before he closed his shop. A really nice guy and a real pro.

    • @bennymalone
      @bennymalone ปีที่แล้ว

      Aw man I had some Premier brushes when I played in a brass band, but I had to give them back! Hard to find them now, they were the best!

  • @elikebudi
    @elikebudi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brush heaven right there on the drums 😀😀

  • @fabriziobarisano1795
    @fabriziobarisano1795 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As usual, a great lesson. Is starting from the foundations that everyone can build a great house! I like very much the way you teach and the way you play.

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it Fabrizio!!

  • @memathews
    @memathews 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice brush work. I just got back from a septet rehearsal for a Saturday dance hall gig that includes a couple of waltzes and a half dozen swing pieces using brushes. 3/4 or 6/8 really swing with brushes and stop-time takes on a while different vibe. I also use a single brush with a cross-stick in a couple of rhumba and samba tunes too change up the repetitive sound.
    You really nailed it with the relationship of brush technique to tap. The great Sandman Sims had a tap sound that really sounded like brushes. Just as you were showing the accented "uh" of 3, most of the old-time tappers started their time-steps on the "&" or "uh" of 3 or 4, it's how they set the tempo for the rhythm section they worked with, hence "time-step."
    I tapped for a long time, still do a bit of it, and got to work with a couple of old guys (Leonard Reed and Henry LeTang), as well as some women (Diane Walker, Brenda Buffalino, Terry Brock). They all were excellent rhythm masters and incredible musicians. They played with counter-rhythms, melody and counter-melody, just some fantastic music. I've incorporated some of those techniques in with my drumming based on what I learned from them.
    Anyway, great brush lesson, you brought up a couple of ideas I hadn't considered. Thanks 👍

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s great stuff about Sandman and tapping techniques. Thanks for sharing!

  • @manudague7801
    @manudague7801 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks from France, Great work, real passion and music love here....Thousand THANKS Mr Davis..

  • @TheKb117
    @TheKb117 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    dang... talk about educational relaxation or relaxing education... I may not literally use this knowledge in practice, but understanding the technicalities of music is made with brushes enhances music appreciation in my opinion... Great video and very relaxing indeed...

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I appreciate that very much!

  • @MattLeGroulx
    @MattLeGroulx 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great stuff. I'm just dealing with brushes at the ripe old age of 42. Never too late!

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Brushes can be very humbling no matter how early you started working with them. Have fun Matt!

  • @millie179
    @millie179 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's a really good lesson Quincy 👍😉

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @jazzpianoman01
    @jazzpianoman01 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great video; I’ll add this to my box of tricks

  • @philipmcevoy7206
    @philipmcevoy7206 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving this Quincy

  • @alydude2011
    @alydude2011 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great lesson. I few years ago I went to see Clayton Cameron do a clinic on just brushes for 2 hrs. Great time. If you haven’t seen him you’d have enjoyed it too. Great job bro. Aly

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Clayton’s my man! Incredible brush player. Thanks for watching!

  • @timfrench1295
    @timfrench1295 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, I enjoy your instructional videos especially on brushes! They are my favorite for traditional (devotional) gospel & as well as contemporary!!! You should do more of these instructional videos! 👌🏾

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, will do!

  • @finhills2319
    @finhills2319 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Messaged you about brush content a couple months ago👊thanks for this video love the comments on the importance of feel

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I got you brother Fin👊🏾. I’ll do another one soon I think.

  • @MusicByTomas
    @MusicByTomas 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cookin' up a storm. Feels so good!

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ha! Scrambling’ eggs🍳

  • @thomasmoje5926
    @thomasmoje5926 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love playing with brushes..I do often practice rudiments with brushes really helps with stick playing. Years ago picked up the video by Ed Thigpen titled 'The Color of Brushes' really opened me up to improving my brush work and the possibilities of brush playing. Great video thanks.

  • @dsteinhil
    @dsteinhil 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Today I'm thankful for Q.

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @m.haltenhoff8685
    @m.haltenhoff8685 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you! 😊

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You're welcome 😊

  • @yannmounier2123
    @yannmounier2123 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic,i love the balais very much!

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right on Yann!

  • @erwinballings9155
    @erwinballings9155 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Lesson, thanks Quinsy !!

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you liked it Erwin!

    • @erwinballings9155
      @erwinballings9155 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@drumqtips your welcome Quincy 😃👍

  • @mikeanscombe9883
    @mikeanscombe9883 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always clear, concise, useful - and fun!
    Cheers, Quincy - you remain the guv’nor in online percussive pedagogy!!😎

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re too kind bro Mikey👊🏾

  • @ricardomendez681
    @ricardomendez681 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for another excellent lesson (about teaching too). Getting the right swing feel on the ride cymbal (as you showed in a previous video) definitely helps with the feel using brushes. I've also tried playing the circles with the right hand and the rhythm with the left - for some time I could "feel the effort it took my brain" to get the motions and the sounds happening. It's all a broadening experience.

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right Ricky!! Glad you enjoyed the lesson brother.

  • @JunkerOnDrums
    @JunkerOnDrums 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for a great lesson! Maybe in another lesson you might give us some information on up-tempo brush playing - above 240 bpm and up to ??? bpm - I don't know where the limit is, but I think it's fast. :D

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I will do that. I actually one out already on up tempo brush playing. Plan on doing another one soon. Thanks!

    • @JunkerOnDrums
      @JunkerOnDrums 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@drumqtips Thanks - I just reviewed it. Very good information. Maybe there is even more details to look at playing up?

  • @jazzrrl
    @jazzrrl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great the course on Brushes

  • @davidfriedlaender4130
    @davidfriedlaender4130 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great brush lesson today, I love trying to play with brushes - I am a beginner as a player not a listener - old guy- but I like how much finesse and personality can come through with them - thank you Q!

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you got something out of the lesson David!

    • @davidfriedlaender4130
      @davidfriedlaender4130 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@drumqtips I have been listening to Vernel Fournier with Ahmad Jamal live at the Pershing - high standard for brush work . BTW I look forward to your positive energy every week-Thanks!

  • @giannispaterakis2991
    @giannispaterakis2991 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Quincy!! I've watched all of your videos the past year and I love them!! Can you make a video on how to play open in 5/4. I mean without keeping the same clave as in take five for example. Continue the incredible work!!!!

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s a great idea John. I will definitely add that to my list of ideas. Thanks for watching!

  • @FrankParente
    @FrankParente 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes! Love brushes and I have previously stolen the snares off technique which I use on the regular. Next I’m thinking about stealing the VF Heritage purples. That’s something I’ve been considering for awhile. I’ve always been a Regal Tip wire guy but it might be time for a change. I need a meatier sound. Thanks FP

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The heritage brush is great! You won’t regret it bro FP!

  • @christophecoste8471
    @christophecoste8471 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simply love your content and the quality of informations you provide

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So glad you enjoy the lessons Christophe!

  • @martinjocif2217
    @martinjocif2217 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dr. Davis as we should say hehe... great lesson!! Can you do any different patterens for the brushes next time, maybe some latin ( bossa, samba..). If you could of course. Thanks for the great lesson!

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely Martin!

  • @lucaszamora842
    @lucaszamora842 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You posted this at just the right time Quincy! I got hired to play brushes for a piano/flute duet! My first ever gig! When it comes to sound preference, I like the snares off with a more articulate sound on slow to medium tempos and a bit less controlled on fast tempos.

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome Lucas! You’re going to kill the gig…softly with great brush playing:)

  • @tomcarr4630
    @tomcarr4630 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love brushes! A little story: Several years ago a good friend of mine was giving a ukulele clinic at a Sam Ash store. He asked me to bring a snare and brushes to accompany him. When we were done, one young man came up to me to talk. He came for the uke but got more fascinated by the brushes!

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Boom!!! The magic of good brush playing. You’re the man TC👊🏾

  • @joshgotto8295
    @joshgotto8295 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm a total beginner and really enjoying your videos! Really inspired me to 'stick' with learning drums :) Had to go buy some brushes after seeing this one. I have a beginner question about brushes. Should I be using a specific head? My snare feels way to grippy and just grabs the brushes. I wanna practice this so bad!

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Use a remo ambassador for the best brush sound. That’s just my opinion though.

    • @joshgotto8295
      @joshgotto8295 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@drumqtips Ok I’ll give that a go. Thanks so much for the advice. Love your videos!

  • @juancatania1272
    @juancatania1272 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It seems to me that in slow motion sounds more like a dotted eighth note pattern than a eight note swing. Does it?

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly Juan!

  • @theredrooms2079
    @theredrooms2079 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are you playing quarter notes on the bass drum?

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, very lightly.

  • @martinlentini
    @martinlentini 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really great Quincy as always ! Could you please tell me what's the sticking on the displaced9.25 lick? 6 stroke roll ? Thanks!

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Double paradiddle. Thanks for watching!

    • @martinlentini
      @martinlentini 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@drumqtips thanks for answering. Greetings!

  • @jc3drums916
    @jc3drums916 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Q looks like an aircraft marshaller, but instead of directing airplanes to the runway, he directs musicians to the pocket.

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s a good one🤣🤣🤣

  • @christophbrylka6256
    @christophbrylka6256 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Much recommended video by Ed Thigpen: th-cam.com/video/KnVetwbpX3Q/w-d-xo.html

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh yes!! The true great master of the brushes. Thanks for sharing Christoph.

  • @GarlicBreadd
    @GarlicBreadd 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don’t play drum and watched the whole video

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Garlic👊🏾