*Uptempo Jazz Ride* Cymbal Technique Lesson Drummer Ralph Peterson Playing Fast Swing Fast Tempo

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  • Go to JazzHeaven.com/ralph for more FREE Ralph Peterson Videos! This was an excerpt on Playing Fast aka Uptempo Jazz Ride Cymbal Technique from Ralph's "Jazz Drumming Demystified” Instructional Video. Jam-packed 2h 20min Lesson, 60-min Interview, 4 Quartet Performances & 4 Play-Along MP3s, PDFs & lots MORE.
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    For nearly 30 years, Ralph Peterson has been one of the most distinctive and recognizable drummers in jazz. His talent and drive as a drummer, composer, arranger and bandleader set him apart as a Master among his peers. In 1980, Ralph was accepted into the Jazz Studies program at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Some of his teachers there included Kenny Barron, Paul Jeffrey and drummer Michael Carvin.
    Peterson met master drummer Art Blakey in 1983. A few months after sitting in, Blakey called Peterson (then a college junior) to play along side him in his two-drummer big band. This was for a performance at the Boston Globe Festival. Ralph continued in the Jazz Messenger Big Band until Blakey's passing. Peterson takes seriously the honor and responsibility of being the "Last Messenger Drummer" and later paid homage to Blakey on his 1992 recording "Art." In 1985, a year after his graduation from Rutgers, Peterson was hired to perform with piano giant Walter Davis Jr., as well as with trumpeter Jon Faddis. Ralph has since become a member of the jazz elite. His recording and touring resume includes jazz greats like Terrence Blanchard, Branford Marsalis, Stanley Turrentine, David Murray, The Count Basie Orchestra, Betty Carter, and Michael Brecker.
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  • @ACDCBoy62
    @ACDCBoy62 9 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    I love how he's leaning back at 1:34 like he just stepped on the gas in a fast car.

  • @MegaLJ3
    @MegaLJ3 9 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Many years of experience and trial and error all wrapped up in a 6 minute free video. It don't get any better than this. Thanx Ralph.

  • @user-ws7ge7sm4m
    @user-ws7ge7sm4m 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    thank you for the music :( live forever Ralph!

  • @skyboundzoo
    @skyboundzoo 8 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    props to the bassist too...
    gud gawd

    • @noblejoeharris9536
      @noblejoeharris9536 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He be fingering it so passionately, women around 20 miles have their ovaries explode around him

    • @farshimelt
      @farshimelt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right, he doesn't have any rebound to help him, has to move his fingers for every note.

  • @chungiemunchin
    @chungiemunchin 11 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thanks for demystifying something that looks much harder than it is. I've found that the key to playing fast in any genre is relaxation of the hand and overall body. I am just learning to play a fast ride and it is coming along. However, I've a little ways to go before I may be able to play it like you. Thanks again!

  • @rondolce
    @rondolce 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice little touch. I've been trying to get those fast triplets for a while.Thanks.

  • @craigjackson3612
    @craigjackson3612 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Probably the simplest explanation of this technique that I have ever heard. Excellent!

  • @billheideman4322
    @billheideman4322 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, THANKS! It all made sense when you said "like throwing a dart!" Now I'm relaxed and burning up the ride cymbal.

  • @madchops82
    @madchops82 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Different strokes for different folks. Very nice technique.

  • @tedrid100
    @tedrid100 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great jazz drummer

  • @MsCjwoody
    @MsCjwoody 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    R.I.P. RALPHIE!!! I will never forget our childhood years in Pleasantville N.J.! We played together on the Little League team and "BOY", how Ralph was a beast on the trumpet in the jazz ensemble and the P.H.S. Band. GONE TOO SOON!!!

  • @Fredshon
    @Fredshon 11 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    One of the greatest explanation about a technique that it has been hiden for the youngest drummers. Great!!! God bless you, man!!!

  • @65luds20
    @65luds20 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Man, you are not only a great player, you are a fantastic teacher.

  • @averyclarke7394
    @averyclarke7394 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Truly in jazz heaven now sir

  • @yironflas
    @yironflas 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i love the face he makes while playing

  • @erichernandohernandezespin5445
    @erichernandohernandezespin5445 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Rest in peace, Ralph.

  • @brenmangood
    @brenmangood 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bosphorus cymbals are a thing of beauty!

  • @markwalkerdrums
    @markwalkerdrums 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love you and miss you, Ralph! Rest in power. 🙏

  • @rongrassi9114
    @rongrassi9114 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a great lesson! Thank you for explaining this, Sir.

  • @hexbadge
    @hexbadge 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a stunning player, great teacher and a very engaging personality. Love Dezron's smile. He really is enjoying himself.

  • @octaviofuzzface
    @octaviofuzzface 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Many thanks Ralph for sharing your knowledge!

  • @dirkdaring2000
    @dirkdaring2000 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great lesson. I've been looking to solve the fast and quiet dilemma.

  • @Jaydoug99
    @Jaydoug99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    REST IN PEACE Ralph !!

  • @JorgeAndresGonzalez
    @JorgeAndresGonzalez 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent lesson! Its true that instinct will make you try to hold your breath and hit harder... Discipline is needed to master this

  • @castlehilldude
    @castlehilldude 12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You Sir, are a drumming god! That is an excellent explanation. Thank you!

  • @The007Javiercito
    @The007Javiercito 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I´m trying to learn to play jazz. Today I did a big step ahead!

  • @electraluxx
    @electraluxx 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks! The easy tempo “all day I can do this relaxed” shifting to the upbeat tempo was very informative.

  • @kc5tng
    @kc5tng 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That was like the Staples commercial's Big Red Button - "That was easy~!!! I really appreciate that helpful instructional video - once in a while, something that appears to be extremely difficult is only something simple with a twist that is easy to execute as this is. I never play this style of music but its one more little addition to my "arsenal" of useable tools. Thank you so very much~!!!

    • @farshimelt
      @farshimelt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The same technique works for straight 16th's.

  • @maksqwe1
    @maksqwe1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I can see and hear their passion in this video. Very informative and inspiring. Thank you.

  • @erdemero
    @erdemero 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what I think about this video that it is just such very good that makes every drummer should keep in mind because muscle and breathing issues are really important

  • @drumamaxas
    @drumamaxas 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i wish i was black too!!!! but if somebody wants really to play like a black, he needs a lot of work on drums!! Ralph thank you a lot!!! George from Greece (Music is the only thing that really helps me in these difficult years)

  • @dynasticlight8706
    @dynasticlight8706 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Betty Carter ,was an Amazing instrumentalist / Vocalist. Used ,many talented Drummers etc. God Bless.

  • @TimothyBolivar
    @TimothyBolivar 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I gotta learn this, like seriously.

  • @realself1
    @realself1 11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video. relaxation is all important, and training the left foot to stay relaxed and steady is the biggest challenge. good work Ralph, and thanks for posting

  • @publiusPolis
    @publiusPolis 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mr Peterson, your swing is huge. Thanks man.

  • @Adrumz
    @Adrumz 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mr Ralph plays so beautiful and also He has an amazing Ride cymbal technique!! Ricardo. from Brazil.

  • @eugenemolfarov5346
    @eugenemolfarov5346 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are cool man and drummer, big bro!

  • @mtndewman1022
    @mtndewman1022 8 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    1:34

    • @BustedTs420
      @BustedTs420 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      lmao that face is fucking primo

  • @majorjessecarnes5303
    @majorjessecarnes5303 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    KILLER drum technique!!!! I learned more in this 6 min video than I have in my entire life in percussion [ yes, I had poor form ]. Superb!!!!!

  • @minusdrumsPlusEd
    @minusdrumsPlusEd 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm at the office right but I can't wait to get home to try it out. The lesson is as tight and economical as your playing. Great stuff!

  • @onesnarkybrit
    @onesnarkybrit 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Ralph. A good, cogent description.

  • @icecreamforcrowhurst
    @icecreamforcrowhurst 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this man's technique is a thing of beauty unto itself

  • @nadir6661
    @nadir6661 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this guy he way of teaching is so amazing........

  • @smataure
    @smataure 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is really great, thank you for sharing this wonderful video of how to swing so fast. I'm trying right away and it makes so much more sense for my practise! Thank you.. Sam

  • @tonyarchermusic1
    @tonyarchermusic1 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mr. Peterson was, and still is, one of my ALL TIME FAVORITE MUSICIAN! I have enjoyed this lesson IMMENSELY! GOD BLESS YOU Mr. Peterson and please take care of yourself because we need you BROTHER! Much Love and PEACE to you and yours.
    Tony Archer

  • @jduke6
    @jduke6 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    fantastic video! Your expertise is much appreciated.

  • @MarioAtheonio
    @MarioAtheonio ปีที่แล้ว

    Bassist KILLING IT!

  • @robertdevoy3119
    @robertdevoy3119 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like how the toms are positioned.

  • @djalexmac
    @djalexmac 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whoever disliked this video aint a drummer.... Technique bang on the money, bit full on the way he describes it but hes right.... Technique is everything

  • @webstercat
    @webstercat 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    The video at 5:17 it one of the best examples of the technique I've seen and I've watched a lot of them to understand this technique. All I can think of the explain the feel is bounce and fluid with the hands becoming a spring mechanism. Thanks Much!

  • @DarthBoEar
    @DarthBoEar 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely.

  • @EddieJCampos
    @EddieJCampos 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent explanation and demonstration! look forward to more.

  • @thesnakeskinboots4271
    @thesnakeskinboots4271 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very very cool and you sir have good structure in your lesson teaching

  • @azraygun
    @azraygun 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Master Ralph Peterson- you are showing me what I need to know...(you are cool),,,

  • @DiogoMaia2
    @DiogoMaia2 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great lesson. Greetings from Brazil.

  • @edmcclary
    @edmcclary 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow!! great explanation. love your attitude!!

  • @jaisentorres7607
    @jaisentorres7607 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    the man who made lyndon rochelle a beast !
    Mr. Peterson a living legend !!!

  • @Dardrum
    @Dardrum 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Totally impressed by that

  • @vincentbuonora8477
    @vincentbuonora8477 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simply great lesson! Thanks ❤

  • @007gumshoe
    @007gumshoe 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great time and i learned alot!

  • @sabshga
    @sabshga 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for posting. Great breakdown!

  • @arthurwashburn7624
    @arthurwashburn7624 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just learned something. :) Fulcrum muscle instead of All Wrist. Awesome stick control. I'm going to start using this...

  • @drummerchef851
    @drummerchef851 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mr Peterson, always loved your playing, we share a hometown and I worked for someone you know very well (10-1 or 700 should tell you who). A lot of great drummers from here. God bless!

  • @mranonymous1966
    @mranonymous1966 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Totally inspiring!!!! HUGE thanks Ralph!!!!!!

  • @taigndrums5465
    @taigndrums5465 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "throw it like a dart or throwing knife", Ralph chill dude
    btw very helpful video

  • @greenforddrums
    @greenforddrums 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    love this. Good lesson.

  • @44wb39
    @44wb39 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent technique instruction. Thank you.

  • @Hiramb100
    @Hiramb100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    4:00 helps me a lot! Thank you!! And great groove!

  • @colin6768
    @colin6768 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent. I always wondered about the technique behind fast jazz ride playing. John Riley, the guy who wrote "The Art of Bop Drumming has a cool video about this as well.

  • @josecarlosortiz8519
    @josecarlosortiz8519 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool style. Thank you for sharing.

  • @Lehamic
    @Lehamic 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

  • @TheHemmes
    @TheHemmes 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    very clear and good Henk

  • @TheSetite
    @TheSetite 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing! Thanks for the info.

  • @cymcyn
    @cymcyn 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! Great lesson!

  • @cksh11223
    @cksh11223 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thx a lot, i've wonder it for a while, very useful!

  • @MazdaBass971
    @MazdaBass971 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's fresh my brotha.

  • @Wightonian
    @Wightonian 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Ralph, that's a great help and cool too!
    Thanks from Terry.

  • @garyridge3745
    @garyridge3745 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just great!

    • @rodleao
      @rodleao 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fantastic!!!!

  • @jgalindor
    @jgalindor 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing!

  • @garypugh1153
    @garypugh1153 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    great jazz cyms !

  • @RobertoHewitt
    @RobertoHewitt 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great lesson sir!!

  • @geoffmasondrums
    @geoffmasondrums 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great explanation, thanks!

  • @udkline
    @udkline 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mahalo brother. So beautifully simple.

  • @herodesh
    @herodesh 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hahahaha, this dude is so great! Yeah man! You're awesome! I wish i had a teacher like this one!

  • @chungiemunchin
    @chungiemunchin 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm still working on this technique but I am getting it down (finally). I've worked on it off and on for a while now. Thing is, I feel capable of playing some good jazz with the exception of up tempo stuff. I don't want to live in fear anymore of the leader calling an uptempo tune and me dying on the drums trying to keep up instead of setting the pace. This is THE technique that John Riley, Ed Soph and now Ralph teach. Get this and I'm ready to play with some playas!

  • @dan_gabriel
    @dan_gabriel 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant!

  • @rhythmantic
    @rhythmantic 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man that is slick. Looks like the stick and the law of physics (bounce and rebound) is doing the work.

  • @musicaetudo1
    @musicaetudo1 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excelente vídeo !!!!!!!!!!

  • @megamatt1915
    @megamatt1915 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    rest in peace ralph ❤️

  • @SteveToccoDrummer
    @SteveToccoDrummer 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bravo!!!

  • @khashidehghani3282
    @khashidehghani3282 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much

  • @sjb8568
    @sjb8568 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would love some lessons from you Wow!

  • @hananshells8055
    @hananshells8055 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you sir!

  • @tonydir5673
    @tonydir5673 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great technique by Ralph up there with Tony Williams and John.Riley two others guys who have great jazz ride technique

  • @PhaseConverterampV
    @PhaseConverterampV 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid, thanks for posting.

  • @antoniocognato5023
    @antoniocognato5023 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent! would like to see more jazz stuff. Beginners, moderate, basic stuff. jazz is tough :O(

  • @trebo70
    @trebo70 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice lesson.

  • @Ravivharshanee
    @Ravivharshanee 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    very cool lesson...

  • @LegionofLoom
    @LegionofLoom 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastico!

  • @chrisevanz
    @chrisevanz 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very clear, very helpful ... thank you :)