The Coolest John Bonham Drum Fill You Can Put In Almost Any Song
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THE DRUM FILL TO END ALL DRUM FILLS!!! In my opinion, this is one of the most simple, powerful, and musical fills you can throw into nearly any song. Naturally, it's something that John Bonham made his own and utilized to great effect. DISCLAIMER: Just like John Bonham, just because you CAN throw this into nearly any song, does not mean you SHOULD throw it into nearly every song. I didn't preface this in front of the camera, but it's really easy to overdue this fill if you are composing a drum part because it is so cool and easy to implement. Be like Bonham: use discretion.
With that said, if you're not familiar with this fill, let's dive in. If you are familiar with this fill, maybe there's a way you can supplement it to make it even cooler!
Here are some examples:
Early version of this fill from Heartbreaker (Royal Albert Hall - 1970). If the timestamped link doesn't work, go to :36.
Great example of Bonham employing doubles on the kick for this fill from Heartbreaker (How The West Was Won): • Heartbreaker (Live 197... (If the timestamped link doesn't work, go to 6:56)
Example of this technique used in a 6/8 rhythm (I Can't Quit You Baby): • Video (If the timestamped link doesn't work, go to 4:45)
Another example in 6/8 with the BBC Sessions version of Since I've Been Loving You: • Since I've Been Loving... (If the timestamped link doesn't work, go to 1:48)
Example of this technique used in early Moby Dick: • Led zeppelin moby dick... (If the timestamped link doesn't work, go to 4:08)
Great visual example of right hand doubles from 25 May, 1975 Rock And Roll Drum Solo: • Video (If the timestamped link doesn't work, go to 5:16)
Great visual example of the right hand doubles from 25 May, 1975 Moby Dick: • Led Zeppelin - Moby Di... (If the timestamped link doesn't work, go to 9:04)
Example of the fill using the right hand doubles in Hots On For Nowhere: • Hots on for Nowhere (R... (If the timestamped link doesn't work, go to 4:02)
Ya dude - love yer page sir
DUDE!!! You made my day! I'm a huge fan of your band, and your work in particular! When 'Feral Roots' came out, I was on the a short music tour of the PNW, and as I was driving the van late at night through the mountain pass in Oregon, I was just blown away at your ideas for compositions in each song; they were all diverse in their styles, but seamless and laced with soul. Needless to say, it made that stretch late at night a lot easier, and I've enjoyed it a ton since then. Great Western Valkyrie got my attention (OPEN MY EYES!!!). You've got an ardent supporter in me! I wish you and the rest of Rival Sons the best. Here's hoping for a safe return to the stage soon!!!
THIS GUY KEEPS IT REAL NO FLIPPIN STICKS...OLD SCHOOL
No flippin' sticks here, Leland! Thanks so much, man!
Wow...First time viewer, I’m just blown away with how well you’ve nailed the Bonham kit sound! That bass drum is RIGHT ON man, takes me right back to the vinyl spinning on my Dads turntable in 1985. Anybody teaching Bonham licks is cool with me - rock on.
Yes! Another excellent demo, definitely worth the hours of assemblage! 😏
Thanks, George! Good chatting the other day...Jeeze, I guess that was already last weekend! I'll touch base with you soon about the gigs in February!
@@KickItLikeBonham yeah, tempus fugit!! Sounds good!
@@KickItLikeBonham he would be proud
5:40 sweet Bonham squeak, you nailed it!
You almost had the words "I'm playing the speed king" out of your mouth and it squeaked lol claaaassic. Great video, that bass is a cannon!
John often followed Jimmy Pages guitar and would take the riff and make it his drum part for the song.. This is very unusual for a drummer who is usually locked in with the bassist holding down the beat or helping to move it around. And creating that solid foundation for the guitars and vocals. And often a very busy drummer flying around the drum kit playing both rhythm and lead parts just like Page and sometimes both at once! Page's guitar playing is the inspiration behind a lot of the very complex drum parts and solos on Led Zep songs. The triplet patterns John is known for is heavily influenced by drummer Joe Morello who is best known for his work with the Dave Brubeck Quartet. Also played in unusual time signatures. And John Bonham had about the best drum sound in the studio and live on a stage. .
That's how I learned to write drum parts - following the guitar. I thought that was normal until I got more experience. I always felt like, "Hey, it's the bass players job to keep up with us, right?!" Guys like Bonham, Keith Moon, John Densmore, and Mitch Mitchell all gave me the impression that you have all this room to work with in the space between notes. I've come to realize there's still a great amount of discipline and discretion in their playing, but boy, did it make my young mind explode when I was 12 years old!
Great comment, man! Thanks so much for the contribution!
To Sunlion Indeed. You are correct, Bonzo followed Pagey. If he hadn't Zep would have
just been an ordinary band. He had big ears and ensured the musical conversation rose to a much higher level and would definitely never be forgotten. Master musicians tuned in to
each other. One of my favorite drum sounds[check the floor toms], is Thank You. No one
had such a huge warm sound until Zep showed up. I'm in Toronto and I just heard on university radio that Zep is tops in that world. Timeless stuff. Guess the emo thing expired.
What??
You've been a huge inspiration to me.
Went through hell with my heart, and drums have always been my outlet.
I haven't had drums since 2009. Picked up a Centennial ZEP4 Bonham sized kit Green Sparkle, of course.
Long story short. Thank you from an old man fighting to stay alive.
Thank you for all you do, and for being here! You're gifted with great talent, thank you for sharing with us.
Keep fighting and play drums ❤
Awesome! My brother got me a Alesa nitro mesh kit for Christmas. I've never played the drums in the past but I'm learning now at 58 haha. I always loved the drums on The Rover.
I'm thrilled to hear it, William! That'll be a great launch pad into the world of drums, especially if you have those bursts of inspiration late at night; you'll be able to indulge your passion without driving anyone else nuts (hopefully). And the Rover is a great one to learn as you start to feel more comfortable behind the kit! It emphasizes your groove and sense of rhythm over anything too complicated!
Very good guide to play the strokes perfectly! Actually, they seem a lot easier than they really are when you play them, since it takes a lot of practice to get them to sound right!
They are definitely the epitome of simple but not easy. I still struggle with them sometimes. But it's also a blast when you lock into a great cadence with this one, because it feels like each limb is like a battering ram that gets heavier and heavier.
Maybe just me but a fill should serve the tune, not your ego. But this is from a creative aspect not a play-ability one.
Wow bonham and densmore into one riff. Hey i think this is the 1st time ive seen you wear shoes on your vids. Thanks for the lesson D. On my favorite kit
I've never seen your videos before. I am 64 years old and come from New York City so I sort Zeppelin 19 or 20 times. Three or four of those times I was right behind John Bonham in the sheets going around. I got a career out of learning how to play like that. having said that, I saw most of the great drummers from that Bearer. John Bonham is the scariest drummer I've ever seen. He defied laws of physics, do things. Absolutely not possible. I know you've seen the 71 or 72 solo and when he does the final triplets so fast that you can't see his arms, a couple of times he put up his arm twirling stick and used his foot as an arm and keeping up that incredible blinding speed the triplets kept coming with one arm up in the air. meaning he was doing it with his left arm and hand and his foot which is the fastest foot I've ever seen on a human being. no matter which drum set he played on it always sounded like John Bonham. it was truly a frightening thing to see. a lot of drummers white really speed players like Carl Palmer. So they did not understand what Bonham was really doing. he had Swagger and swing like Elvin Jones or Tony Williams, and he had a great feel for any song period. Play the Crunge you hear James Brown in 7/4. Put on hot dog and he becomes the best country drummer you've ever heard. but when it came to being the engine John Bonham was a one-off. we shall never see his like again. I didn't have any videos to watch just the records and live performances but I got pigs at every audition I ever went on because I did a fair imitation of John Bonham. same for Joey Kramer from Aerosmith as he told me so. so good for you for explaining how beautiful John's work is. Good luck son keep it up.
It's comments like this that make my life! 1) I am completely and utterly jealous of your life and having seen Zeppelin throughout 19-20 times throughout their career! Especially in New York! 2) I completely agree on every front with what you said! It couldn't be stated any more directly! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave such encouraging words, my friend!
@@KickItLikeBonham it always makes me feel great do you think about John I just contribution to the world of music and art. John Bonham is to drums what Jimi Hendrix is 2 guitar.. Bonham could play anything and play it great with swing, incredible time, and the power that no other drummer can you even get close broke my heart when he passed. Robert Plant did the right thing no John Bonham no Led Zeppelin. He was completely Irreplaceable. At least we can always listen to him that's what you said we are brothers in drums
Another lesson already?! What did we do to deserve this haha. Another fantastic lesson. Thank you for sharing Derek!
That was AWESOME!!!!!!! Love the lesson, you’re a great teacher. Love the doubles on your kick, hard to see the foot placement cause it was dark. I could watch and hear ya play for hours 👍🏼 cheers brother!
You gave us a great demo of the ending of Rock n Roll in this vid....any chance of breaking it down😎
It shall be done! I plan on doing videos about the Rock and Roll drum solos as they evolved throughout Bonham's career. I'll try and get those going sooner than later!
If I remember correctly the the fast rolls you hear in the centre are called "Herta" they are a form of triplet with an unusual sticking "snare, rack tom, floor tom, bass" RLRK" but the feel is "RLR K" there is a pause between kick and snare, there are 6 of these rolls folled by standard triplet feel, on the outro there is a definate ending he reverses sticking between the floor and rack, is hard to explain it, @kick it like bonham may be able to, as for me that's the general feel, the tricky parts are the hertas, and reverse triplet sticking lol
@@matthamilton4677 I know what youre saying but I am sure there's 5 notes RLLR K..the 2 lefts on the rack tom...
@@Boofy-mg7eh there was not a Lot of footage on Bonhams foot work so is guess work lol, but will def have a suss on your theory, prob be easier than the way I know haha,
Thank you so much for the outstanding step by step explanation. I've probably watched a dozen videos on this fill and your teaching approach is the only one that connected it for me. Truly excellent!
That makes me truly happy to hear! I've let too many of the technical elements of drums slip by the way side, so I was really unsure about trying to throw any kind of lessons up here. You're comment was one of the first affirming messages saw on this video, and it really feel good. Thank you, Tony!
Dude...be original...nothing sillyer than guys tryin to be bonham an peart.....
0:50 damn, you're so fast I can't even see what your hands are doing
I'll be doing a video specifically on all the variations in the Rock And Roll drum solo sooner than later!
Love the Showco. T shirt...!!!
Lots of Bonham Channels - But dawg, you got that ‘Bonham talking to himself when he’s playing’ - down. Nobody talks about that. He was always chatting it up back there
Thank you so much for such a detailed lesson!! ! !
PS: As a Brazilian and huge Bossa Nova fan, I must admit this fusion between BN and Bonzo's savage lick sounds extremely interesting(ly odd) :D
I'll definitely show it to my drummer daughter :D
I'm happy to read you enjoyed it. It definitely was a stretch putting this part into 'Break On Through,' but a far better drummer than me would find the right way to phrase and accent the fill to make it work a bit better 🤪 All the best to you! I hope your daughter enjoyed it!
Are you the drummer from Tustin who played in a LZ cover band with the Japanese guy Jimmy Page likes?
I am, although I'm not from Tustin (although not too far). But yeah - I'm fortunate enough to play with Jimmy Sakurai, both when we were in Led Zepagain together, and then when I rejoined him in his own project, Mr. Jimmy Led Zeppelin Revival.
Hey Derek! I just wanted to ask you what camera do you use for you audio/video here out do you use separate video and sound and if so which brands and models? I'm just staring out to record myself just for my own purposes and my band and believe it of not it's up to me the drummer to get it going . Thanks in advance!
Hey Vincent! For the camera, I'm using a Nikkon D7100 DSLR camera. I bought it at Costco a while back in one of those bundles that comes with a couple lenses. I would recommend doing a little research on DSLR cameras, as you can find some pretty good ones for a reasonable amount. The only issue with them is that they usually have a 20 minute recording limit on videos. As in, you can record multiple videos that come out to longer than that, but you can only get 20 minutes in one continuous take. I don't know if all of them do that, but mine certainly does. For audio, I have an 8-input interface that's going into ProTools on my computer. So the audio and the video are separate, and then I edit them together in Cyberlink PowerDirector. The ProTools has been an ongoing experiment, as I don't have any formal education in mixing or engineering. I've tried to pick up what I can in professional recording sessions I've been involved in, but it's been a lot of trial and error in the garage and on my own. Still, it's a lot of fun to mess around with, and if you're going to be the one tasked with doing it all, you'll certainly come out all the better for it!
VERY COOL....JUST FOUND YOUR CHANNEL. LOVE THE SIMPLE EXPLAINING OF WHAT SOMETIMES SOUNDS LIKE NOT SO SIMPLE PATTERNS. GOOD TEACHING, EASY TO FOLLOW
THANX.🥁🥁🥁🤗
I'm thrilled to hear it, Mike! I'm glad it was easy to follow! I'll definitely do my best to keep them coming that way in the future!
Two things I’m grateful for ,having the opportunity to see Led Zeppelin in 71,72,73, final time 3/5/75 in Dallas and Derek, George,Terry keeping it alive.
And I know the three of us are ever grateful for all of your incredibly kind and supportive comments! Thank you so much, Lynda! I'm jealous of your experience in getting to see Zeppelin (especially in 71 and 72!)! I promise I'll keep giving it everything I possibly can to honor John Bonham and Led Zeppelin!
Thank you Derek it was an unforgettable experience that’s for sure, I never had the chance to see the Thermogloss kit but did get to see the green sparkle in 71 and the Vistas for the last three shows. If you ever get the time the audio of my final LZ show 3/5/75 in on TH-cam as well as the 8/22/71 and the 6/28/72 shows although the audio is not the best and there are a few tracks from the 1973 show in Albuquerque but I have not found the entire concert, anyway as far as you honoring Bonham every video Iv ever seen of you playing the drums weather from you studio or with the band you have done exactly that a 100 times over.
I thought it was an earthquake
You honestly explain this stuff really well
I really appreciate you saying that, Tim! It's certainly a worry I have - describing some of these parts without any education in the technical part of things. It's certainly something I need to remedy. However, I know there are plenty of people out there that don't have any formal education in music, so if it's more accessible to the masses, then I'm happy. I'll keep building off of what I've got, and really appreciate your words of encouragement!
Man this video is so well-produced. Keep up the awesome work Derek! Also a brilliant fill of Bonham's of course.
Thanks so much, my man! When are you going to quit with all this adulting you're doing and start enlightening the world with more of your percussive contributions?!
@@KickItLikeBonham Haha I definitely wish I could be playing shows as much as you do! At the very least though, I'm a music teacher where I live and I've had the amazing opportunity to impart my knowledge on others in the community. So I guess that's about as close as I can get!
@@michaelpereira5723 Boomshakalaka! Even better!
Less talk more show, and you . And you should also played slow for the beginner and intermediate drummers.
I'll be more concise: playback speed .75 or .50.
That is a wicked fill, im going to start trying to work this into my beats. Great video
I'm thrilled to hear you dug it!
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Grazie. Le tue spiegazioni sono molto chiare e comprensibili,anche per un TESTONE come me....un saluto dall Italia ✌.
Bonham lives!!!!!
That kit is beautiful! Have a hard time concentrating looking at the stuff in yer studio killer playing Cheers
Hey man, I play the drums my self and I always wonder dose bonham use a speed king drum pedal to the the kick drum sound like the pedal is bouncing off the drum or is it the toms thats making the sound like that it sounds like it bouncing
I think it depends on what song you're referring to. I think it could be both. Is there a particular song you're thinking of?
Awesome job and awesome shirt 👕! Are you in the production business?
I'm not in the production business, but I definitely appreciate everything that ShowCo did to move the bar forward for live sound. I'm really happy you enjoyed the video! I'm hoping to have more videos like this coming soon! All the best to you!
yes finally found someone thats going to open the doors,great job liked and subscribed.
I'm thrilled you dig it, Gary! I'm hoping to have plenty more content coming to the channel early next year! Anything in particular you're interested in?
Great video! Where did you get your shelves that the drums are stored on?
Thanks so much! I built those shelves specifically for the drums.
MY MAN YOURE WHERE GOING HARRRRRRDDDDD ON THE DRUMS YOUR LIKE BOHNAMS TWIN THE DRUMS SOUND LIKE HIS THE CYMBALS SOUND LIKE HIS I CANT GET OVER IT
Ha! I'm thrilled you dig it so much, Mark! Thank you so much, man! I promise I'll keep giving all this stuff everything I can, as often as I can!
No wonder John loved his green Ludwigs . That gong sounds great when you bump it with your elbow , or however it is responding . Nice lesson . Thank you .
Thanks so much for the nice words, and I'm glad you dig the soft hum of the gong in the background! It was meant to be primarily for aesthetics, but it ended up lending it's own charming harmonic ambience to the proceedings!
You are mind blowing. Quick question, and apologies if you've answered it before. As a speed king player, have you tried the Ludwig Atlas pedal? If so, what did you think.
Thanks for your video's and your dedication to educating drummers on the work of JB.
Hey NB! Thanks so much for the kind words! I'm glad to hear you're getting something out of the videos! In regards to the Atlas pedal - I haven't had a chance to play one of those yet. Once I got used to playing a speed king, it made it a challenge to adjust to playing anything else. I have a DW9000 pedal and an old Tama Iron Cobra pedal, and have found those to be incredibly delicate to the touch now that I'm used to the drag the speed king possesses. As a result, I've shied away from trying anything new for a while. I'd love to give it a shot, though. Is that a pedal you're considering buying?
Sweet & simple teach of a great lick. Thanks!
You're the first (Super Thanks) I've ever received, and it's a gesture that means an awful lot right now, so thank you so, so much! I promise I'll keep my future endeavors succinct but full of passion for ya! All the best to you, my friend!
Without that one hit before the double, you'll never get it to sound good. You should mention that sir.
I think you just took care of it for me, good sir! Thank you!
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@@KickItLikeBonham Yes, I was thinking the same thing, trying to understand the timimg from listening to your playing. Can I ask you to explain in writing the exact timing of the fill? I think it goes 1 and(silent) LLRF, or maybe better written R_LLRF, so it is 5 actual sticks in a 6 beat time? Like 1 and 1,2,3,4. Or am I mistaken? Please excuse my bad understanding of the terminology just don't want to muscle learn it wrong and then have to work twice as hard to fix it hahahaha
Can I offer some advice for future videos? This advice is for you being able to make it easier for 'beginner' drummers like myself who are also not too good at reading music or understanding different timings like 6/8 or 16ths etc. Having watched a number of different drum tutorials recently, from very famous drummers, I find the most helpful set-up is to:
First: show the parts at normal speed (like you do!) so people can instantly see/hear what it is they are about to learn as well as how the piece should 'feel'.
Then: progressively slow the parts down to a speed that is much slower and best for learning the sticking/timing and to develop the muscle memory.
Lastly: decribe the exact timing/sticking and play it at the slowest speed (i.e. music reading expanation of 16ths or whatever timimg is required).
This way a begiiner can learn the sticking and timimg properly, and once they have the basic muscle memory down they can instantly speed up to original speed of the piece and concentrate on the 'feel' of the piece. The feel at normal speed will bring the coordination into line very quickly even without hours of muscle learning.
Please don't take this as criticism of your videos. I've taught dancing and martial arts to beginners for years, so it's just a teaching set-up that seems to work for the majority of beginners and incorporates methods for different learning styles, i.e. those that learn easier by hearing, those that learn by seeing, and those that learn by doing.
Cheers and thanks again for the great vids. Been having many 'ah-haaaa' moments watching them!
For experienced drummers
On second thought, after watching your vid a few times most of what I was recommending was in there already! Apologies man, like I said I'm not too good at the technical timing stuff, but with watching a few times the feel is obvious with repeated listening. Experienced drummers probably wouldnt have any trouble getting it all.
A mention of the actual timing would have helped in adapting this to other stuff. The lick (I think) is a 16th with the left followed by a 16th note triplet of L R K. The whole thing takes up 3 16th notes all in all. This means for the double right or kick to fit in they need to be 32nd notes within the triplet.
coming out of the rhythm I noticed you place a B/D beat before the fill
Aye! You can lead in with or without it. I like playing it with a hit on the kick just to get a little better feel on it.
Practice timestamp 3:04.... 13:11.... 10:52.... 14:20
Thanks so much for marking those down! I'll include them in the description as soon as I have a chance!
So glad you are uploading dude. Your videos have helped me build my chops (what little I have so far), thanks!
Still... you didn't play the fill in ANY non LZ song...
If I wanted to hear the fill on LZ songs trust me, I wouldn't have clicked on this...
You should make a video ACTUALLY playing the fill on ANY other song 🙄
I got a bit of Break On Through in there at the end, but I hear ya. I'll try and make a follow up to this with more examples of different beats ala Reggae, Songo, Jazz, etc...soon. Thanks for holding me accountable.
@@KickItLikeBonham You've got a great attitude! Not many people take constructive criticism well on-line, especially when it can come accross a bit smart-arsey, but you take it like a man. Being a Zep and Bonham fan for years but never knowing or trying to figure out how he did things I have just found your channel after setting my kit up for the first time in 12 years, and have to say RESPECT and THANK YOU Sir!!!
Heavy hitters are not playing my drums
The sticks are the only casualty 😜
Awesome fill man, I have never tried throwing in a double stroke with the right hand!
Aye! It's a nice added challenge to the fill that pays off well once you've got it down! I still struggle with it, so it's certainly much easier said than done! :)
Hi Man, in what Tuning ist the Snare, how many Turns pro Screw ? Greetings from Germany. Peter
It all depends on the drum, lugs, and tension rods. I'm working on an updated tuning video, and will make sure to include a detailed set up of the snare drum.
@@KickItLikeBonham Please George, make a Video from the Snare Tuning. Better und Reso. Greetings from Germany. Peter
Its kinda hard to click your brain to a left hand lead for this fill when youre a righty .... well, Bonham
Ha, ha, ha! That's a fact, my friend!
Great fills..more important is to engage in Bonhams syncopated swing feel..that many rock drummer s dont get..because time keeping can be stiff..the flow is where the magic is...
Any chance you could put a PDF on this?
I wish I had enough formal training to do so, but I'd need to spend the time to learn proper notation. I'll never say, "never," in that regard, but I fear it may not be anytime too soon. However, if I do come across something for this part, I'll do my best to respond again to your comment here...
Are you still making videos?
It's definitely a desire of mine everyday. I have a list of about 500 different ideas I'd like to film - finish covering Zeppelin's studio and live catalog, more lessons/tutorials, more of the original music I've recorded...
I've got two young kids, a wife going through a medical program, and for a while now, I've spent half my week on the east coast of the US filling in for a band called, Get The Led Out, and then I'm back home in California to try and be the most present dad I can be to my kids. So, it's a weird dichotomy to exist in - I feel more comfortable with Zeppelin's music than ever because I play it ALL THE TIME (and still love every second of it), so I'd love to channel that into more videos for this page. But because of my schedule and priorities, I just haven't been able to put in the time to make videos up to the quality I'd like them to be.
That being said, I actually did just start shooting some new footage for a video, and even if I have to piece it together over the next month or so, it feels great to finally get back into it! I'm working on constructing a Bonham Amber Vistalite kit that's as accurate as I can get it. I'm using RCI shells, and making sure all the hardware is 70's era specs (lighter vs the heavier modern hardware) and all the badges are correct and in the right place. So, I'm really hoping that's the catalyst for getting more videos made on a regular basis! 🥳
Is there anything specific you'd like to see?
DEFINITELY LEARNING THIS TO MY PLAYING AND MY WRITING 🥵🥵🥵🥵
LOVE YOU DUDE FOR THIS 😭😭😭😂😂♥️♥️
Excellent video Sir! You have a new Subscriber! And I look forward to using your tutelage to enhance my drumming and my recreational covers of the Mighty Bonzo! Truly the STANDARD of Percussion of the late 60’s and 70’s Rock Gods! As simple as Bonhams techniques explain... his dynamics and intricacies are still being copied and implemented by many same era and modern drummers today! And are still being studied, practiced, and misplayed in this drummers hands, regularly 😳😡☹️ Thank you for the time and effort you put into your videos to help all of us.
I couldn't have said it better in regards to Bonham! Thank you so much again, Emil!
Thank you for the hard work that goes into your videos!
Love this lesson so much. GREAT DRUMMING AND TEACHING
I'm thrilled to hear it! I promise there will be plenty more coming along soon!
i appreciate you doing it as a triplet. most drummers go for the quad. it's become sort of a pet peeve of mine for no legitimate reason. "just 'cuz", i guess.
This might have nothing to do with drumming but by some accounts John Bonham was a total bastard.😂 When I listen to Led Zeppelin I imagine John Bonham defiantly competing with the "band leader" Jimmy Page and many times upstaging him. I think a lot of the more egotistical guitar legends from the 70's might not have tolerated this.
I had no idea that Eric Bana played drums like Bonham... incredible.
Ha, ha! I haven't heard that in quite a while! You're making me feel young again! 😊
Great playing Thank you for sharing these licks . I always enjoy your teaching .
I'm glad to hear it! I'll do everything I can to keep em coming! Thanks so much for the comment!
How do you count it in 4/4? Im having trouble hearing where the beats are landing.
Man, this is where my lack of formal education (and desperate need to educate myself) really expose themselves. The best I can describe it is: If you're counting in "1-E-And-A, 2-E-And-A..." it would be 3(Snare)-E(Snare)-And(Tom)/(Kick) - A(Snare) - 2(Snare)- E(Tom) - And(Kick) - A(Snare). Basically, the first kick hit is a 16th note that doesn't have a corresponding phrase (I think). As a result, the 2nd round of snare hits start just before the next measure / number. So, 1-E-And-A, 2-E-And-A, 3(Start Fill)-E-And-A, 4-E-And-A(Finish fill on snare), 1-E-And-A...
Sorry for the lack of technicality on my part. Maybe someone with a little more expertise can help transcribe it if my description wasn't enough? Anybody?
Take us there, Skitch!
Yeah I’ve heard it in other zeppelin songs but my kit doesn’t sound has sweet has yours. but I get your meaning .I can’t believe your tuning your bass drum to 80 on the drum dial..I was told 30 it sounds flat has fuck.,anyway it might not be tuning right because it doesn’t sound any good🇬🇧
Great Lesson! Thank You!
I'm thrilled you got something out of it! Thank you for the comment!
Wow! I’ve seen a lot of folks try playing Bonham over the last 45 years, and well,,, YOU WIN!!! ♠️
You're very nice, sir! I definitely appreciate the kind words, and promise I'll continue to do the best I can!
Glad to see an upload from you:)
The snare was the best tuned snare in the world as it was the 1973 style which melts my heart I would like to see a video by u in which u tune this snare drum like the 1973 style and I would also love to see a video only by u to tune snare drum like 1979 which was used on stainless steel kit
Tqs so much I love watching your videos especially during the
Online Classes lol 😂🤣
Bye
Man, I wish you would notate this or at least show a click as you play so I can figure out exactly what you're doing. Really cool, but could be more educational.
What level of tension do you use on the speed king?
You Should Have Been on the Rick Beato Video Dude!!
Great video! I was wondering if for the double kick variation you recommend the heel up doubles over heel toe
Yes !
Speed King - further YES !
Thanks
Local man channels Bonham
Ha! That's generous. I would expect. "Local man with mental health issues locks himself in his garage and bangs away on Led Zeppelin music. much to the disdain of his neighbors..."
I appreciate it all man.
I am very happy to read that, and very much appreciate the comment! All the best to you!
... cause Bohnam was like Superman from PLANET TRIPLET
Ha, ha, ha! I think that should be dubbed his new home planet!
Didn't Bonham do that move in the studio version of Moby Dick?
nice stuff.thanks
I'm glad you dig it, Vincent! Thanks so much for the comment!
You’re an Excellent instructor ! Wished I’d found you sooner. Your band needs to come to TX and play Dallas, Houston etc. !
Your comment made my day, Keith! Thank you so much, man! I'm happy you're here now, as I'm hoping to ramp up my output here on the channel now that both of my kids are in school. I've played in Dallas before at a place called the Gas Monkey (I think that's what it's called...), and had a great time! I'm hoping to get back out to perform in Texas again soon!
Saved to drum lessons
I'm thrilled to hear it!
Great lesson - subbed.
That's awesome, Steve! I'm thrilled you dig it! Thanks so much for the subscribe. I'm hoping to have more videos coming along soon!
Excellent video
I'm thrilled you think so, Patrick! Thanks so much for the nice comment, man! I really appreciate it!
Oh man! That came together right away very beautifully! How friggin cool!!!
One of my favorites. Explained very well.
Definitely one of my favorites, too, John! Thanks so much for the comment!
Awesome 👍
I'm glad you did the videos, my friend! Thank you so much again!
No click bait here man!! Thank you so much for the Rad video!!🔥🔥🔥
I'm thrilled to hear it, Heath! Thanks so much for the reassuring and kind comment! I should have plenty more videos coming along like this in the not-too-far-off future!
Bad ass video.
Thanks so much, Donny!
Great! Thank you
Thanks so much, Tim! I'm glad you enjoyed it and I really appreciate the comment!
for beginners like me , the notes are 16ths, the first beat is on the "a" of 2 and he plays an extra snare beat on the "a' of 4 the second time through.
That's awesome! Thank you for taking the time to write that out!
@@KickItLikeBonham no problems, just might help some out who couldnt feel where it was occuring in the bar. I actually should have written "a"
of beats 3 and 4 now i read it back . I will edit.
@@goosegutz Thanks! I was confused on it taking place over 2 measures? If it starts on the 'a' of 2 & ends on the 'a' of 4 I read that as more like a half measure fill that starts a 16th note early.
Like the ShowCo T -Shirt...we had a bunch of there cabinets once upon a time...!?!
That's awesome! They're definitely synonymous with the very best shows of the 70's...
Love ur kit looks exactly like bonhams
You're freakin' amazing dude! Wow! I love the sound you get on these videos (aside from the great drum tuning). What type of mics and recording software do you use?
Thanks so much again, James! I'm glad you dig the videos so much! For equipment, I'm recording everything with ProTools. I'm going into a Behringer ADA8200 interface that's been modded by Black Lion Audio, and I'm using Oktava Large Diaphragm mics for overheads, an old Shure on the kick, and SM57 on the snare, and Sennheiser e835 mics on the toms!
Excellent bro ! 😎
I'm thrilled you dig it! Thank you so much!
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
What an excellent video! Thanks man!
Great to see you're still flying the Bonham flag so well!!! Even though I'm a Guitarist, ever since I started playing when I was 12, absolutely everything I have ever played, or written, has been influenced by his drumming. So videos like this, I can watch for hours and hours. Good on ya! Keep rocking!
It's always great hearing from you, Martin! It's funny - growing up listening to Zeppelin, I've always based what I play on the drums around the guitar and trying to lock in there, as opposed to syncing up with the bass. Hey, it's the bass player job to follow along with us, right?! It certainly shaped the way I came up with drum parts though. I also loved the way John Densmore from The Doors played off the vocals. Ultimately, you learn to pull from whatever is necessary to make the best song, but I think it's nice to share in what seems to be a slightly unorthodox approach to composing.
I'll have plenty more coming your way soon, my friend!
So glad I found you, great lesson yeah I got something out of it, going straight to the practice room. Thanks
I'm thrilled to hear it! I hope your dig throwing that into some of your stuff. Thanks so much for the comment!
The Rock n Roll solo @ 0:50 is incredibly good that must have taken hours of practise, I only wish I could play it half as good as you my friend !!
All in good time, my friend! All in good time (and practice :)
Damn! I lost my breath! 😂
Count the beat and you’ll see it is not in time back to the one and I don’t think that is your intention?