Thank you! I've wanted to be a drummer since I was a child. I'm 57 now and had given up on the dream. I don't have a kit, but have used wooden dowel and different things from around the house for different parts of a set. I've watched lots of vids, but had to figure out the charts on my own. It was difficult. Your presentation was so helpful! A friend of mine has an extra kit. I might just borrow it. Thank you again!
I am a frustrated drummer & always intimidated by the music notes but you explained this very well...not scaring beginners such I. :) Thank You So Much! :)
I remember beginning to learn from this video years ago, which led me to your other videos. You played a big part in shaping my music career, I'm working on a record with my band now. Thanks so much for helping all drummers!
Softly softly... patience and practice are the keys, as you said by sticking to your script it works so much better. Respect earned, and for those who feel sitting with a tutor is either too expensive or too square THIS is another way.
I waited till my 40 s to learn how to read music .what a difference in the what you can play and the advantages it gives you when you want to learn a new song Great video
Dude.. Hey.. I am a 54 year old, really good drummer. I was in a couple of bands up until 25 years ago. We went our separate ways as we got older. I lost touch with the skins. However, during the pandemic, I began to rebuild a Ludwig kit that is now a double-bass, amazing set.... However, I'm a player that never knew how to read or write music, much less drum music... However after watching your introductory video... I completely understand the basics after watching repeatedly, 3 times thus far😉...I get it now!!!! And this is AFTER receiving formal instruction the other day ... I just couldn't understand, until your video instruction. Sooooo, THANK YOU!!!! I may watch pt.1 another few times until it is cemented in and move on to pt.2...and so on. So thank you again from California in the states! Here in the SF bay area...✌🎼🎵
I don't see who would dislike this ....as a professional drummer i love the fact that he teaches on a level where everyone can understand whether beginner professional or legend ..... thanks man...now no realize several things my teacher didn't teach me
Brother, you have a gift for teaching. You're easy to listen to, you organize your content very logically, and you just seem like a really cool person. You also taught me exactly what I was hoping to learn. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skill!
That was the best 22minutes and 23 seconds of my drumming career so far, only been playing three months but I'm loving it, this is a great video, I totally absorbed everything, you have a great way of teaching, I'm sticking with you.
I usually don't comment on videos but I just watched all 3 parts of "How to read drum music" and I would like to say that those videos are of great quality (contents/sound/clarity). Great work!
I know just about NOTHING about playing music especially reading it but this was super helpful! I've been wanting to learn to play drums and this was a really great place to start to really understand what I was looking at during my self practice. Thanks so much for your clarity. I've watched this video 2 times through already. Joining the notes was a little confusing but on the second watch through it made more sense. Thanks again! I'll be checking out ur other vids
Hi man, thanks a lot, you're very good teaching, I play drums pretty well, since 40 years and never could start reading or writing my parts. This video is very clear to me and encourage me to keep on learning!!! thanks a lot, I will see part 2 and 3, and hope you keep on teaching us!!!! thanks from BsAs, Argentina. Carlos
This is fantastic and cleared up some things that had me confused for years - I didn't realise that there were several ways to join the notes and tails. None of my music teachers ever explained that! This clear explanation would benefit people learning to read music for any instrument. Thank you so much!
dude, i slammed something out the other day but always been told i have no rythm and cant read music or follow a beat. but all your tutorial taught me a lot and a little about reading music. you not only taught me to read some music but how to follow a beat. as far as im concerned, best music teacher ive ever met and mission accomplished. A+ bro.
Bro, at least you read it like a person actually speaks. Well done! What I can't tolerate (listen to) is someone reading a script and they read it LIKE THEY'RE READING IT! All the difference in the world. Great video!
Dude; you're an AWESOME teacher .thanks . I've been playing by ear since age 4 ...1974.....my peers say i "rock" ; however after pursuing an ACTUAL music career in competitive towns such as NASHVILLE ; I've been told that since I can't sight read , I ONLY have "chops" . I hate being limited . And not being able to learn pieces like : TOOL ,DREAM THEATER , SYMPHONY X, or RUSH on paper and EMULATING them. I can ONLY play by ear ; and that just SUCKS !!!! ....... EVEN WORSE. when I'm in the studio with a band ; I play from the heart but am unable to REPLICATE what I've played . I REALLY REALLY MUST learn to read and even write . Desperately your student. Daniel
I literally cannot thank you enough, i have played drums since the age of fourteen but never took the time to learn the basics and it caught up with me. (time never allowed me the opportunity). Now that im done with university and have my degree as a dentist, I can knuckle down on the basics and you make this possible. Thank you. I am so grateful for this Regards MG
Dude, you have no idea how frustrating it's been trying to understand beats and bars and measures and music theory in general. Finding your video was a godsend. Exactly what I was looking for: answers to nearly all the questions I had. So many people tried to explain it to me but they were coming from a place where the nuances were second nature; therefore, they couldn't anticipate my inaccurate assumptions. Thanks a million! You're a great teacher!
Absolutely amazing. I've searched for many different teaching videos and you're by far the most understandable. Thanks for putting so much time and effort to make it absolutely perfect!
I learned reading Drum Music in the early 90s when having lessons, surprised how much I had forgotten, but watching this, was bringing back a lot, thanks, I should have kept up my lessons
Fantastic. Decided after all these years I should finally bite the bullet and learn to read. Very clear and at a great slow pace! Well done for taking the time to share.
I have been playing drums since I was 3 years old (I'm 38 now), and this is the absolute best tutorial I have ever heard on reading notation! Very clear and concise--easy to follow! Great job!!
I've told my high-schools band teacher that I know how to read sheet music - I meant drums and really didn't actually know them very well, let me just say, this video helped a lot, and I can't wait to see if this was useful tomorrow when talking to him again!
This video is so awesome, I was able to learn at a good pace watching this, pausing, taking some notes, and even playing along. And to test myself on what u just taught I would pause the vid, read and play the beat a few times by myself then play along with u to see if I was right. I'm in my school's marching band with no experience at all, I felt real behind.Thanks to ur careful explanation, I am very close to knowing how to read drum music!!! This is so great, thank you for making this video!!
Your video tutorial is so perfect. I'm a beginner at the kit, and I really want to learn how to read the charts. Thank you for your hard work and effort.
Thank you so much for your explanations. I will challenge myself to learn reading notes (than playing only by ear or by sight). I do believe in what you said that there will be more playing opportunities to enjoy because there is no fear or intimidation when handed a music sheet.
I’ve not played drums for years and was looking for a refresher video. Your videos are brilliant, everything is explained and demonstrated really well - looking forward to watching the rest
Thank you very much for this. I am a drummer for 9 years in our church and i did not know about this notes and 2021 is coming and i find it out just now?. I wish i had already know this since then. You are a great teacher i hope i learn more in here. God bless 😇
REALLY your teaching techniques is too good.and you know every 1st learners is very easily captured your lesson completely he/she. Thanks a lot.God bless you.Bye
Hi, I've always wanted to play the drums for around the age of six. I would always tap the table with the 'roots' of my fingers and made noise, I've finally plucked up the sense and bravery to make a commitment to play the drums. I was always scared of the notes and can I just say, you have explained it in a very very easy way my friend...THANK YOU
I just got this drum set for Christmas, literally today, and this video made me so excited to learn more. Merry Christmas and thank you for this video!
You are simply a superb drum teacher. The BEST one in TH-cam that l have seen so far. Just watch your video once, the light bulb pops. THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH. I am your subscriber now :)
Thank you! I've wanted to be a drummer since I was a child. I'm 57 now and had given up on the dream. I don't have a kit, but have used wooden dowel and different things from around the house for different parts of a set. I've watched lots of vids, but had to figure out the charts on my own. It was difficult. Your presentation was so helpful! A friend of mine has an extra kit. I might just borrow it. Thank you again!
Reading it seems easy. Actually doing it correctly is hard as heck!!!!!
Especially the 16ths.
@@danieljackson4123 That's true. Doing it on bass guitar is tricky too
IKR!!!
Is it really easy to readd? I'm looking forward to that day I can read it fine lol so I could just worry about my drumming at that point haha
I am a frustrated drummer & always intimidated by the music notes but you explained this very well...not scaring beginners such I. :) Thank You So Much! :)
Hope you are still playing Michelle. How are getting on now?
Yes id like to see a video of your progress as i am a fellow drummer
I agree one hundred % I've always been afraid of music notes and with you explaining them in simple form is exactly what I've been looking for.
I've been watching hours of "music timing for drummers" and this was by far the simplest no frills hey lets learn video I've seen.
I learned sheet music early on. cuz I had violin lessons. Drum notation is easier since we deal with rhythm only.
its funny how he can teatch me more in 20 minutes that what a teatcher can do in 45-50 ????????
Liam Smart TRUTH
And for a lot of money too!
Agreed!!
Took me 2 classes(120min) to cover all the things in the video
Liam Smart EXACT
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I'm gonna have to watch this every day to remember it. I have the memory of a goldfish
I actually took notes like a nerd...I usually remember things better when I write them down...usually...lol
I remember beginning to learn from this video years ago, which led me to your other videos. You played a big part in shaping my music career, I'm working on a record with my band now. Thanks so much for helping all drummers!
You are the only teacher on TH-cam to go into details explaining everything. Thanks a lot.
Softly softly... patience and practice are the keys, as you said by sticking to your script it works so much better. Respect earned, and for those who feel sitting with a tutor is either too expensive or too square THIS is another way.
Just experienced my "eurika moment" and suddenly everything just clicked together like that and made sense. Extremely helpful.
What took 22 minutes my music teacher failed in 16 months
I waited till my 40 s to learn how to read music .what a difference in the what you can play and the advantages it gives you when you want to learn a new song Great video
Dude.. Hey.. I am a 54 year old, really good drummer. I was in a couple of bands up until 25 years ago. We went our separate ways as we got older. I lost touch with the skins. However, during the pandemic, I began to rebuild a Ludwig kit that is now a double-bass, amazing set.... However, I'm a player that never knew how to read or write music, much less drum music... However after watching your introductory video... I completely understand the basics after watching repeatedly, 3 times thus far😉...I get it now!!!! And this is AFTER receiving formal instruction the other day ... I just couldn't understand, until your video instruction. Sooooo, THANK YOU!!!! I may watch pt.1 another few times until it is cemented in and move on to pt.2...and so on. So thank you again from California in the states! Here in the SF bay area...✌🎼🎵
I don't see who would dislike this ....as a professional drummer i love the fact that he teaches on a level where everyone can understand whether beginner professional or legend ..... thanks man...now no realize several things my teacher didn't teach me
This is so good! You are great at teaching, extremely good at explaining all the details and your video layout is so nicely executed! :-D
I completely agree. A wonderful lesson! I'd appreciate you checking out my lessons. It's just a start but I'd appreciate your input.
well said!
I’m a guitar player but I’ve still learnt more than I ever knew of the drums.
This guy would totally be on my bucket list for drum teachers
This is completely amazing. Everything explained clearly and all examples helped more visual learners such as myself
Brother, you have a gift for teaching. You're easy to listen to, you organize your content very logically, and you just seem like a really cool person. You also taught me exactly what I was hoping to learn. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skill!
That's very kind of you, Eric. Thank you!
Thanks mate, Part 2 to come in the future :)
That was the best 22minutes and 23 seconds of my drumming career so far, only been playing three months but I'm loving it, this is a great video, I totally absorbed everything, you have a great way of teaching, I'm sticking with you.
I love how you answered as many questions you think people might have, you didn't rush it and have perfect detail to not confuse anyone
I usually don't comment on videos but I just watched all 3 parts of "How to read drum music" and I would like to say that those videos are of great quality (contents/sound/clarity). Great work!
I know just about NOTHING about playing music especially reading it but this was super helpful! I've been wanting to learn to play drums and this was a really great place to start to really understand what I was looking at during my self practice. Thanks so much for your clarity. I've watched this video 2 times through already. Joining the notes was a little confusing but on the second watch through it made more sense. Thanks again! I'll be checking out ur other vids
Thank you my man! Finally someone explaining it clearly!
Dude, this is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for putting in the effort to make this perfect tutorial.
I already knew all this but for some reason I still watched the entire thing, the way he talks is so entertaining
Hi man, thanks a lot, you're very good teaching, I play drums pretty well, since 40 years and never could start reading or writing my parts. This video is very clear to me and encourage me to keep on learning!!! thanks a lot, I will see part 2 and 3, and hope you keep on teaching us!!!! thanks from BsAs, Argentina. Carlos
You are a genius and the best drummer teacher!! Explanations, examples, ....demonstrations , ...Fabulous!!
I was putting this off for literally years. You are a gifted teacher, and yes I know this lesson is 9 years old, but still.
After 10 years still a very good video!
Finally I now have the inspiration to learn more, well done that man, Thank you for keeping this clear and simple!
This is fantastic and cleared up some things that had me confused for years - I didn't realise that there were several ways to join the notes and tails. None of my music teachers ever explained that! This clear explanation would benefit people learning to read music for any instrument. Thank you so much!
I have been playing drums over 40+years you amazing!THanks.
dude, i slammed something out the other day but always been told i have no rythm and cant read music or follow a beat. but all your tutorial taught me a lot and a little about reading music. you not only taught me to read some music but how to follow a beat. as far as im concerned, best music teacher ive ever met and mission accomplished. A+ bro.
YOUR AWESOME!!! VERY!!! HAVEN'T PLAYED IN YEARS AND YOU'VE REFRESHED MY MEMORY TO A LOT! YOUR THE BEST DUDE KEEP THE LESSON COMING!!
AHHHH. Thank you so much. I understand so much! Thank you again. :)
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Bro, at least you read it like a person actually speaks. Well done! What I can't tolerate (listen to) is someone reading a script and they read it LIKE THEY'RE READING IT! All the difference in the world. Great video!
Dude; you're an AWESOME teacher .thanks . I've been playing by ear since age 4 ...1974.....my peers say i "rock" ; however after pursuing an ACTUAL music career in competitive towns such as NASHVILLE ; I've been told that since I can't sight read , I ONLY have "chops" . I hate being limited . And not being able to learn pieces like : TOOL ,DREAM THEATER , SYMPHONY X, or RUSH on paper and EMULATING them. I can ONLY play by ear ; and that just SUCKS !!!! ....... EVEN WORSE. when I'm in the studio with a band ; I play from the heart but am unable to REPLICATE what I've played . I REALLY REALLY MUST learn to read and even write .
Desperately your student.
Daniel
I literally cannot thank you enough, i have played drums since the age of fourteen but never took the time to learn the basics and it caught up with me. (time never allowed me the opportunity). Now that im done with university and have my degree as a dentist, I can knuckle down on the basics and you make this possible. Thank you. I am so grateful for this
Regards MG
Thanks. Relearning reading music after being away from it for 30 years. You're a great teacher.
Dude, you have no idea how frustrating it's been trying to understand beats and bars and measures and music theory in general. Finding your video was a godsend. Exactly what I was looking for: answers to nearly all the questions I had. So many people tried to explain it to me but they were coming from a place where the nuances were second nature; therefore, they couldn't anticipate my inaccurate assumptions. Thanks a million! You're a great teacher!
Absolutely amazing. I've searched for many different teaching videos and you're by far the most understandable. Thanks for putting so much time and effort to make it absolutely perfect!
Man he a great teacher , other youtube drum lessons don't teach you so much like this
Rob I have been playing since I was 8 years and never ventured into the reading stage!! You explain it so well!! Thank you my friend!!
Thanks for this. Great well thought out lesson. Helped me a lot.
I learned reading Drum Music in the early 90s when having lessons, surprised how much I had forgotten, but watching this, was bringing back a lot, thanks, I should have kept up my lessons
Nice thanks for the simplicity and enthusiasm while keeping it simple. Cheers mate!
Excellent job teaching this!!!! Thank you!!!!!
Fantastic. Decided after all these years I should finally bite the bullet and learn to read. Very clear and at a great slow pace! Well done for taking the time to share.
Thank-You for sharing your gift of teaching & showing us how it works!
thanks for the great video series! This video will stay relevant for as long as youtube exists!
Thanks! It's been many years since I've read drum music and I needed a refresher, this covered everything I needed to get started again.
I have been playing drums since I was 3 years old (I'm 38 now), and this is the absolute best tutorial I have ever heard on reading notation! Very clear and concise--easy to follow! Great job!!
You're right on, great tutorials for my grandsons and myself, just want to say we appreciate it and I thank you!
I've told my high-schools band teacher that I know how to read sheet music - I meant drums and really didn't actually know them very well, let me just say, this video helped a lot, and I can't wait to see if this was useful tomorrow when talking to him again!
This video is so awesome, I was able to learn at a good pace watching this, pausing, taking some notes, and even playing along. And to test myself on what u just taught I would pause the vid, read and play the beat a few times by myself then play along with u to see if I was right. I'm in my school's marching band with no experience at all, I felt real behind.Thanks to ur careful explanation, I am very close to knowing how to read drum music!!! This is so great, thank you for making this video!!
One of the best teachers I’ve come across in 20 years! Thank you brother!
This is honestly the best drumming video I have ever seen
Thank you for this music reading lesson, greatly appreciated and so much easier to understand. 🥁♥️
You must have really spent alot of time and effort to write that script and try to explain it clearly. Thank you so muchh!! Saved alot of people
This video is so incredibly helpful (and that's from someone who looses concentration fast) thank you so much!!!!
Dude you nailed the lesson! Had me clappin & singin along. Great video lesson!!
Your video tutorial is so perfect. I'm a beginner at the kit, and I really want to learn how to read the charts.
Thank you for your hard work and effort.
Thank you so much for your explanations. I will challenge myself to learn reading notes (than playing only by ear or by sight). I do believe in what you said that there will be more playing opportunities to enjoy because there is no fear or intimidation when handed a music sheet.
Wow ! EXTRAORDINARY Verbal and video production skills. Thank You. Looking forward to other parts of your series.
Best instructional video on TH-cam, thank you so much for the lesson
I’ve not played drums for years and was looking for a refresher video. Your videos are brilliant, everything is explained and demonstrated really well - looking forward to watching the rest
Thank you very much for this. I am a drummer for 9 years in our church and i did not know about this notes and 2021 is coming and i find it out just now?. I wish i had already know this since then. You are a great teacher i hope i learn more in here. God bless 😇
Ayo this said DRUM sheet music but my man explained the whole staff, What a hero😄
This literally the first video i have watched on how to read drum notes and man! I have learned so much! Thank so much!!!
Thank you. You taught in a very concise manner
Great teacher. Old drummer here coming back relearning how to read music. He explained it perfectly. Didn’t miss a beat 🙃
thanks alot rob you have taught me how to read music and now i can play more complicated stuff cheers mate
REALLY your teaching techniques is too good.and you know every 1st learners is very easily captured your lesson completely he/she. Thanks a lot.God bless you.Bye
You have cleared all my doubts about the sheet music... Thumbs up👍👍👍
Thanks man for this awesome lesson. Your patient teaching is really effective! :)
You are really a great and good teacher. Amazing! Got all the info I need to know. Thanks so much for your time and concisely arrange for us.
This was so helpful and thank you for "spoon feeding" the information.
You are an excellent instructor and musician. I've learned so much form your tutorials. Well done.
You explained this really good and it was really helpful. Thank you so much😃
I love the "and relax" in the end
Thanks man
it makes you immortal if you share your knowledge, thanks, from Philippines
was looking for a video like this and of course you have one. this channel is such a godsend as a new drummer man, I really appreciate you
Hi, I've always wanted to play the drums for around the age of six. I would always tap the table with the 'roots' of my fingers and made noise, I've finally plucked up the sense and bravery to make a commitment to play the drums. I was always scared of the notes and can I just say, you have explained it in a very very easy way my friend...THANK YOU
a very basic lesson and very important in drumming. good work , thanks .
Thank you for this video!! It really gives a clear understanding of rhythm within minutes!!
I just got this drum set for Christmas, literally today, and this video made me so excited to learn more. Merry Christmas and thank you for this video!
Merry Christmas and enjoy your new drum set!
finally i understand about reading drum notes. thanks a lot man!!
You are a very good teacher. Thank you.
this is great man, really simple and well worded breakdown of the basics, thanks ✌🏼
This helped me not be kicked out of the percussion song in band. aka being replaced.....now i am not afraid to answer questions... THANK YOU
i am struggling with reading drum covers this is SO helpful i really needed this video this really helped
Thanks , I needed to start writing drum music so i can play off it for my band during rehearsals. This has helped alot!
I repeat this video more than 7x and will continue repeat it.. alot I learn from your video part 1,2,3..help me alot as beginner
When he plays the beats, listen at 2x speed, and it is sounds awesome!
Thank you so much, you help me a lot in beginning to understand how too read music.
thank you for this, opens alotta doors.
i just got drums for christmas and i know this is important to learn how to read sheet music
thankyou so much
perfect drum lesson video. Clear and smart. thanks brother
Thank you very much for your great efforts to teach drums . very easy to understand.
You are simply a superb drum teacher. The BEST one in TH-cam that l have seen so far. Just watch your video once, the light bulb pops. THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH. I am your subscriber now :)
Thank you kindly. That's very cool of you to think! :)
I'm a beginner drummer and your video was so helpful!
love it❤️❤️❤️ u r best teacher ,,,i can understand ,,,Thank sir,,keep going👍👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥