I'm 64 and have been playing drums (hobbyist) since I was a teenager. Your teaching skills are very user friendly. You have taught me more about beats than I've learned through the years. Thank you so much for sharing your talent and time with the drumming community. Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks...
Thanks for watching and for the kind words! I've been teaching drumlines for 25 years, so through trial and error I think I have worked out what is effective. Since I do all the TH-cam for basically free, I always like to hear when I have actually helped someone out. It justifies all the time I spend. Take care.
This is the best example of train beats I found. I just started to learn drum few months ago (at 59) but so far having fun time learning. Thanks for teaching
Yes yes! The BEST train beat tutorial on YT. I was trying to learn the beginning of Ballroom Blitz - watched lots of tutorials on it, none of them broke down train beats so clearly, and got the right sound going so fast! More please.
textbook train beat lesson. watch this couple of years back to refresh this style for playing Fulsom prison with the band. so clearly explained. cheers again
Agree with the previous comments. Best train beat lesson. Thanks for breaking it down into an easy to understand presentation. Looking forward to practicing it soon. Thanks!!!!!!
That is so awesome that you showed this. I use this method all the time for country and rock too. One for rock would be the band Sweet uses it, and you did so good, thanks for this!
+All Classic Drum Covers - Thanks for continuing to watch. I really appreciate it. I had a bunch of people asking me for a transcription of my Folsom Prison Blues video. I ad-lib anything like this, so I figured this would be helpful.
Excellent tutorial- thank You so much!! I like how You break it down and play hands first and slowly and later with a beat. Good to hear this in context! It is also excellent because your playing is excellent! And no fancy stuff around, some good traditional variations. Will work on that... Keep on and all the best to You!!
Thanks for the kind words and support. It is much appreciated. I’m a drumline instructor, so I have explained stuff like this many times and know how to approach it.
Thank you very much! Great and very good structured introduction to get into the train beat. Also thanks a lot for writing down the notes and uploading them on your website!
Thank you for the great lesson. Lots of ideas for me to play with and incorporate into my playing. Started working on the train beat this week and thus far it is going well. This gives me a few more ideas to vary it with.
excellent demonstration of the variations, hope to get that paradiddle didle part down clean - I get too caught up in my head with sheet music sometimes and it slows down my timing awareness with multipe notes like that.
I get caught up in sheet music sometimes as well, but I think I still play well when reading. Some people get really upset about that for some weird reason. Work out those paradiddle-diddles - they are the most useful rudiment on drumset.
Thanx, Shane! I'd like to share my technique. I play at the bottom of the snare closer to the rim and put my accents in the middle so my right hand is moving back and forth. When I'm playing live, this helps my backbeat really pop.
+Scott Ross - That's a great idea. I do that with ghost strokes sometimes, but didn't think about it with the train beat. I'll give it try. Thanks for watching!
@@RedeyePerc Just stumbled upon this guys videos - basically saying that drum shells are mostly hype. More important to use quality heads and tune well. th-cam.com/video/xnmLVURn6hk/w-d-xo.html&feature=emb_logo&ab_channel=REFondrums
@@RedeyePerc any tips on learning to tune well? Is it mostly just equal tension on lugs and finding a sound that is pleasing to the ear? I know there are drum dials as well but I don't own one and am only just starting to play more acoustic stuff instead of using the silent stroke heads.
SagaContinu That’s basically it...equal tension all around. Most drums will have a sweet spot that sounds best, but will sound good over a decent range. Tap at each lug location and try to match the pitches.
Great tutorial! Very helpful to see and hear how things fit together. As a bass player, I am trying to learn more about drumming. Thought i heard "Ball Room Blitz" in there.
Thanks for watching and for the kind words. It's hard to do a tutorial because you never know at what level everyone is at. The Ballroom Blitz rhythm is definitely just like this.
I used it at last band rehersal and wow was it difficult to keep it going smooth. I love simple beat that mess with you head. Thanks again wow it's fun.
I agree - this one is super fun once you get it together. You can leave out the hihat upbeats until you get the hands solid and it will sound mostly the same. Good luck!
Great vid. I've been asked to play some country stuff with so,e friends for a new project, and this have been really helpful. Can get quite creative... I'm going to whack on my johnny cash, and get playing :)
I am always amazed by Johnny Cash's music, I started playing drums in 5th grade or should I say a rubber drum pad! I actually learned my first rudiments, from the songs off his songs from the Old West era, Johnny Reb, and I always loved, Johnny Rivers, music too!
With today being my weekly drum lesson, I noticed that your stick grip is different on your left hand. Is there a reason why you don’t hold your sticks in the same manner? I was told that in a marching band your left hand would be correct.
I am playing traditional grip here. The left hand plays in a sort of underhanded way. It's a traditional way to play snare drum, it's used almost exclusively in drum corps, and it still sees use on drumset today. I play traditional when I play jazz and really snare drum heavy stuff like this. I play matched grip (both hands like my right hand here), when there is a strong backbeat pulse. Thanks for watching!
Hey Mr Red Eye I am a self taught drummer. I have learned a lot watching a few of your videos. You also taught me how to play 50 ways. Thank You so much. Do you have any beginner lessons onn how to learn the Main rudiments? Thank You
Thanks for watching! I am very glad that I have been a help. I do not have any beginner lessons posted right now, sorry. I have considered doing some, but it would probably be non-drumset and more marching band style which is my strength. To be honest, I think 2/3 of the rudiments aren't very useful anymore with today's styles. I would focus on developing very good timing and a strong ability to play accents and taps at different volumes consistently. Master the very basic things before worrying about harder stuff. The basics are 95% of what I play today for videos and for pay. Good luck!
Thank You so much. One LAST question. I play drum set in steel pan and need to learn Oye Como Va. Looked through dozens of videos, but no one breaks it down. Do you? Any suggestions?
Can you do a tutorial on rolls in general like marching rolls, sloppy rolls, etc I have alot of trouble with having controlled sounds on my rolls :{ This tutorial was awesome btw!
How do I get a hold of this guy Shane? I've got some questions for him. I couldn't make out his last name . Do you have an email? Looking for a spot on TH-cam to contact you
Sorry I did not see your question earlier. The song is "Fulsom Prison Blues" by Johnny Cash without the vocals. The original song does have the drums actually, but they fit very well, so I used it. Thanks for watching!
Why do pop/rock drummers struggle so hard with this? I often encounter drummers with 20+ yrs experience who can 4/4 their butts off, tons of chops, good meter, but then when I call out a Vince Gill song they fall apart. Why is that?
It's strange for sure, and I have no answer to that. I learned to play in concert and marching bands in school, so it seems very easy to me. Thanks for watching!
Sure - I have the Zoom H6 which I use as an overhead pair. Plugged in are a Shure Beta 52 which is inside the drum, an MXL V67 Condenser that is out the drum, and a Shure SM57 on the snare. I use this setup for most of my recordings from the last 4 years. Thanks for watching!
I assume you're talking about the tape. When I started filming these, my cameras were cheap and would go in and out of focus. Camera lenses have it easier when there is sharp contrast, and when I started using the tape, the problem went away, especially in overhead shots where the snare head is white and the sticks are very light. I have since started using GoPros, which have infinite focus, but it still shows movement a lot better than without. I even do it live now since I'm used to the look.
I'm 64 and have been playing drums (hobbyist) since I was a teenager. Your teaching skills are very user friendly. You have taught me more about beats than I've learned through the years. Thank you so much for sharing your talent and time with the drumming community. Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks...
Thanks for watching and for the kind words! I've been teaching drumlines for 25 years, so through trial and error I think I have worked out what is effective. Since I do all the TH-cam for basically free, I always like to hear when I have actually helped someone out. It justifies all the time I spend. Take care.
so do I Harold :-)
This is the best example of train beats I found.
I just started to learn drum few months ago (at 59) but so far having fun time learning.
Thanks for teaching
ditto. ive been using the chrck patterns for months and i just get dudes teaching.
Yes yes! The BEST train beat tutorial on YT. I was trying to learn the beginning of Ballroom Blitz - watched lots of tutorials on it, none of them broke down train beats so clearly, and got the right sound going so fast! More please.
Thanks! This one has become very popular. I appreciate the kind words.
FINALLY a teacher that can actually teach! Thank you so much.
Thanks for the support!
Thank you so very much this has been the best video I've seen so far thank you so much
textbook train beat lesson. watch this couple of years back to refresh this style for playing Fulsom prison with the band. so clearly explained. cheers again
Thanks! I appreciate the kind words.
This tutorial kicked my drumming caboose into high gear. Well done!
Thanks! This is my most popular one by far.
Agree with the previous comments. Best train beat lesson. Thanks for breaking it down into an easy to understand presentation. Looking forward to practicing it soon. Thanks!!!!!!
That is so awesome that you showed this. I use this method all the time for country and rock too. One for rock would be the band Sweet uses it, and you did so good, thanks for this!
+All Classic Drum Covers - Thanks for continuing to watch. I really appreciate it. I had a bunch of people asking me for a transcription of my Folsom Prison Blues video. I ad-lib anything like this, so I figured this would be helpful.
I’ve been working on this beat for a few months. Your video is perfect! You’ve showed me a couple more interesting variations! Awesome!
Well explained and beautifully played along the track. This lesson is an underrated classic. Greetings from Europe :-)
Thanks for the kind words! This video has become more popular than I expected.
Thank you for sharing this. Just what I was looking for. Good teaching, very inspiring.
Excellent tutorial- thank You so much!! I like how You break it down and play hands first and slowly and later with a beat. Good to hear this in context! It is also excellent because your playing is excellent! And no fancy stuff around, some good traditional variations. Will work on that... Keep on and all the best to You!!
Thanks for the kind words and support. It is much appreciated. I’m a drumline instructor, so I have explained stuff like this many times and know how to approach it.
Thank you very much! Great and very good structured introduction to get into the train beat. Also thanks a lot for writing down the notes and uploading them on your website!
Thanks! I am glad this helped you.
Brilliant, well done, thank you so much. This is the best YT tutorial I have ever seen. Again, thank you.
Thanks for the kind words, they are much appreciated.
Thanks! Very comprehensive lesson, one of the best train beat lessons out there.
Thank you! This one became one of my most popular videos.
Thanks Shane! Your train beat sounds great! And again you prove you're the King of sixteenth note variations!
Thank you for the great lesson. Lots of ideas for me to play with and incorporate into my playing. Started working on the train beat this week and thus far it is going well. This gives me a few more ideas to vary it with.
brilliantly explained thank you so much, I'm trying it with the Clapton song Lay Down Sally
Thanks! That's a great tune for this.
excellent demonstration of the variations, hope to get that paradiddle didle part down clean - I get too caught up in my head with sheet music sometimes and it slows down my timing awareness with multipe notes like that.
I get caught up in sheet music sometimes as well, but I think I still play well when reading. Some people get really upset about that for some weird reason. Work out those paradiddle-diddles - they are the most useful rudiment on drumset.
Well explained, demonstrated and applied 👍🏻
Thank you!
A really well taught tutorial! Thanks for this video and the accompanying worksheet.
Thanks for watching! Hopefully it's all helpful for you.
Nice lesson. Ive watched a few but this is laid out nice.
Thanks! I’m glad this one remains popular.
Thanx, Shane! I'd like to share my technique. I play at the bottom of the snare closer to the rim and put my accents in the middle so my right hand is moving back and forth. When I'm playing live, this helps my backbeat really pop.
+Scott Ross - That's a great idea. I do that with ghost strokes sometimes, but didn't think about it with the train beat. I'll give it try. Thanks for watching!
Nice bass drum sound in this clip
Thanks! I’m surprised at the great sound I get with cheap equipment.
@@RedeyePerc Just stumbled upon this guys videos - basically saying that drum shells are mostly hype. More important to use quality heads and tune well. th-cam.com/video/xnmLVURn6hk/w-d-xo.html&feature=emb_logo&ab_channel=REFondrums
SagaContinu I agree with that mostly. As long as a drum is round, you can get a good sound from it. I think shell construction is mildly important.
@@RedeyePerc any tips on learning to tune well? Is it mostly just equal tension on lugs and finding a sound that is pleasing to the ear? I know there are drum dials as well but I don't own one and am only just starting to play more acoustic stuff instead of using the silent stroke heads.
SagaContinu That’s basically it...equal tension all around. Most drums will have a sweet spot that sounds best, but will sound good over a decent range. Tap at each lug location and try to match the pitches.
Muito bom!!
Me ajudou muito.
Londrina Paraná Brasil
Just what I've been lookin' for...Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this! Was looking at ways to communicate this and notate it. Great clear video!
Thanks! I appreciate the kind words.
Great tutorial! I'm getting the sticking but I cannot for the life of me get my kick to land on the off beat. :)
Thanks! Actually, the bass drum is always on the down beats and the hihats on the off beats.
kick is on the 1 and 3. It starts the track.
Very nice sir
Thanks! I appreciate it.
Great lesson CHEERS
Thanks!
Variation 1 sounds really close to the intro beat from Balroom Blitz by Sweet, minus the hi-hat and a different bass pattern
Agreed - you'll find this in a ton of songs. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for watching! This video has been very popular.
Thx for sharing great ideas! Many options...
+John D - Thanks for watching! Hopefully this helps a bit.
Thank you for sharing this!
Great lesson thank you very much
Thanks for watching!
Great tutorial! Very helpful to see and hear how things fit together. As a bass player, I am trying to learn more about drumming. Thought i heard "Ball Room Blitz" in there.
Thanks for watching and for the kind words. It's hard to do a tutorial because you never know at what level everyone is at. The Ballroom Blitz rhythm is definitely just like this.
brilliant, got to get into country for a band cover we do, never really had to do it, only in lesson many moons ago, Thank you so much.
You are welcome and I hope this helped! This is such a fun beat to play I try to work it in whenever possible. Take care.
I used it at last band rehersal and wow was it difficult to keep it going smooth. I love simple beat that mess with you head. Thanks again wow it's fun.
I agree - this one is super fun once you get it together. You can leave out the hihat upbeats until you get the hands solid and it will sound mostly the same. Good luck!
Great vid. I've been asked to play some country stuff with so,e friends for a new project, and this have been really helpful. Can get quite creative... I'm going to whack on my johnny cash, and get playing :)
Thanks for watching! I'm glad I have helped out. That train beat is pretty easy in it's basic form and it leaves so much room to have fun. Good luck!
this is amazing, great learning thanks a lot for this video
I am always amazed by Johnny Cash's music, I started playing drums in 5th grade or should I say a rubber drum pad! I actually learned my first rudiments, from the songs off his songs from the Old West era, Johnny Reb, and I always loved, Johnny Rivers, music too!
Thanks for watching John! I started at age 13 on a rubber pad as well. The old Cash stuff is some of my favorites.
Very helpful instruction. Appreciated sir.
With today being my weekly drum lesson, I noticed that your stick grip is different on your left hand. Is there a reason why you don’t hold your sticks in the same manner? I was told that in a marching band your left hand would be correct.
I am playing traditional grip here. The left hand plays in a sort of underhanded way. It's a traditional way to play snare drum, it's used almost exclusively in drum corps, and it still sees use on drumset today. I play traditional when I play jazz and really snare drum heavy stuff like this. I play matched grip (both hands like my right hand here), when there is a strong backbeat pulse. Thanks for watching!
wow, very well explained. Thank you for that. 👍👍👍
Great lesson mate! Thanks ☺️
Thank you! I appreciate the support.
Good lesson, Thanks!
Accidental artistic choice is my go to excuse as well 😂😎
The Sweet - Ballroom Blitz
Very helpful. Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Good teacher!!!!
Hey Mr Red Eye I am a self taught drummer. I have learned a lot watching a few of your videos. You also taught me how to play 50 ways. Thank You so much. Do you have any beginner lessons onn how to learn the Main rudiments? Thank You
Thanks for watching! I am very glad that I have been a help. I do not have any beginner lessons posted right now, sorry. I have considered doing some, but it would probably be non-drumset and more marching band style which is my strength. To be honest, I think 2/3 of the rudiments aren't very useful anymore with today's styles. I would focus on developing very good timing and a strong ability to play accents and taps at different volumes consistently. Master the very basic things before worrying about harder stuff. The basics are 95% of what I play today for videos and for pay. Good luck!
Thank You so much. One LAST question. I play drum set in steel pan and need to learn Oye Como Va. Looked through dozens of videos, but no one breaks it down. Do you? Any suggestions?
Can you do a tutorial on rolls in general like marching rolls, sloppy rolls, etc
I have alot of trouble with having controlled sounds on my rolls :{
This tutorial was awesome btw!
Wow, cheers man. Very, very cool.
Thanks - I appreciate it! Hopefully this is helpful.
Super tutorial. Thanks so much. May I ask, what is your crash cymbal in your setup ? Many Thanks, Enrico/Germany
Nice
Thanks!
Hello je cherche se qu est ce musique goupe
Very helpful, Thanks !!
Thanks for watching!
Cool. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Great tutorial...thanks
Thanks for watching!
thank you very much Maestro, during these days I'm studing "just a gigolo'" based on your video tutorial.... ciao
Great - did the video help? That's one I didn't put up full sheet music for.
So enjoyfull lesson👏👏👏
Thanks for the lesson!
It good
Thank you! Someone made it simple! Your awesome! E
Thanks! I'm glad this helped.
How do I get a hold of this guy Shane? I've got some questions for him. I couldn't make out his last name . Do you have an email? Looking for a spot on TH-cam to contact you
Like the way you broke that down with feet, hands then with the song. Made it easier for my pea brain to absorb.
Great! I am very glad to have helped out.
Nicejob Brother welldone
Thanks! I appreciate the support.
Good!
Thanks!
sir can you tell me which is that song
Sorry I did not see your question earlier. The song is "Fulsom Prison Blues" by Johnny Cash without the vocals. The original song does have the drums actually, but they fit very well, so I used it. Thanks for watching!
Are you ready steve...? Uh huh...
Why do pop/rock drummers struggle so hard with this? I often encounter drummers with 20+ yrs experience who can 4/4 their butts off, tons of chops, good meter, but then when I call out a Vince Gill song they fall apart. Why is that?
@@gcf7175 Says the guy watching a video trying to learn the train beat. lol.... busted!
Probably the change of the back beat from left to right hand...It can be tricky for me sometimes...
@@jimmunford5053 That's exactly what it is, Jim. I worked on it myself with a couple drummers last week and that was what they both pointed out.
It's strange for sure, and I have no answer to that. I learned to play in concert and marching bands in school, so it seems very easy to me. Thanks for watching!
super
Thank you!
This is how online drum lessons should be taught.
This is somewhat similar to the opening of Ballroom Blitz? Or is it completely different? (I'm a beginner....raw.)
Yes it is the same (variation number one) with a different kick drum pattern.
Hey Redeye, thanx for the lesson. Do you have some info on your zoom recorder set up?
Sure - I have the Zoom H6 which I use as an overhead pair. Plugged in are a Shure Beta 52 which is inside the drum, an MXL V67 Condenser that is out the drum, and a Shure SM57 on the snare. I use this setup for most of my recordings from the last 4 years. Thanks for watching!
Muchas gracias! Es un excelente profesor!! sus videos son excelentes! que bueno seria traducirlo a español jaja
Thanks for watching! I really appreciate the kind words.
Wait, since when could I read spanish?
simple and concise. thanks!
Thanks for watching!
thanks sir 😊😊
You're welcome! Thanks for watching.
What's with the sticks dude?
I assume you're talking about the tape. When I started filming these, my cameras were cheap and would go in and out of focus. Camera lenses have it easier when there is sharp contrast, and when I started using the tape, the problem went away, especially in overhead shots where the snare head is white and the sticks are very light. I have since started using GoPros, which have infinite focus, but it still shows movement a lot better than without. I even do it live now since I'm used to the look.
+Redeye Percussion cool! Thanks for the quick reply!
what`s the country song?
Folsom prison by johnny cash
thanks !!
You're welcome and thanks for watching!
Ye olde peoples drumming. Well presented lesson. Now just triple the tempo for a black metal groove.
Indeed! Thanks for watching.
Saludos…@19
Thanks for watching!
If so many variations are ok then a beginner could sit down and fake his way through the train beat. 😅
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Excellent Instruction. Terrible Set. Buy a backdrop to cover the busy masonary...
Thanks! I don't do enough instructional video to really worry about the background to much.
I thought the institutional backdrop was spot-on appropriate for a prison song!
Anybody so obsessed with the back wall is not a drummer caring to watch, learn or listen.
Very helpful. Thank you