Another thing Rob is doing here that he didn’t mention, but is super cool and important is: notice that throughout the fills he continued time with the hi hat. I think a lot of us go into a fill and everything else just kind of stops. It makes a huge difference that he plays these fills while the high hat continues on two and four! Git it Beatdown!

I could literally listen to you play for hours at a time... so smooooooooooth

Step 1. Play triplets Step 2. Profit

I.... love the BBQ factor... you are literally cookin' while you are cooking....

I really like the camera view As opposed to seeing straight on , you can see his hands better. Just watching hands. Wrists, fingers is a lesson in itself that you see proper comfortable form. How little movement or how large movements are where they happen and why. Plus I'm always amazed at the comping and how it stays fluent buts always changing like a conversation or creative dialogue / monologue.

I'm a guitarist. But I watch these lessons, plus bass, keyboard, vocal, etc. videos because I'm a musician. Even if I can't really play those other instruments as well as guitar, I still want to know how they work and how the musician playing them thinks. It can only help me. Thank you for a great lesson series. 👽✌️

i’m more of a death metal drummer, but i really like your videos because it’s all about the groove when it comes to music. nice video man

Rob, this lesson is exceptional for someone at my level. I’m a mediocre drummer (at best) that recently decided to start studying jazz drumming. I’ve been working on independence exercises and basic grooves, but was kind of lost when it came to fills. Now I have something to work on that isn’t too intimidating, but will still take a lot of practice to perfect. And the FRL FRL one helped me find a weak spot with my independence while trying to maintain the 2 and 4 on the hats. You have become my favorite drum teacher on KZfaq. Thank you for providing this content. Cheers!

This is so good. I have been playing for about 40 years, and was taught by a Jazz drummer, but never fully studied Jazz. This video is so helpful to me. The metronome count is crazy. I already play a lot of these patterns, but the emphasis you put on the beat is a game changer. Thanks for sharing!

I guess having a Bar-B-Que thermometer is a must for my drumming hahhaha but for real gotta learn this, I've been wanting to learn something jazzy for my drumming vocabulary. Thank you Rob!

I would love to hear a swing lasting 15 mins repeating 2/3 hours so I could sleep listening to this. The ride sound is so mesmerising!

As I get older I have been getting more and more jazz oriented and this is great for me to learn...thanks Beatdown...love the camera angle too

This is probabley one of the best and most straightforward videos i've ever seen on jazz fills. Well done, and thank you.

These lessons, I feel, can open up a ton of creative ideas for a beginner drummer and build up confidence and recognition. I'm a sax player but was always in love with Jazz drumming and drums. Thanks.

That double stroke triplet on the ride and snare 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

And something tells me Beatdown got the hook up on them ribs.

Yeah man, I dig watching you play those exercises. The hard part is getting the patterns ingrained into my brain so that it becomes second nature. THEN move it around the kit.

Rob is the real deal. Been a blues player all my life on both guitar and drums. Jazz drumming is my new venture and I’m learning that just like in blues some guys can play with feel and others have trouble. Rob you make it hurt man, so legit. Don’t make a grown man cry my friend.

Wow I have a whole new appreciation for swing and jazz drumming. I wanna really step up my swing drumming game now.

I realize that alot of this type of content on your channel is geared at helping beginner/intermediate drummers get the feel of different type of techniques. I've been playing almost 33 years and I FUCKING WATCH THESE, of course I usually already know the concept you're going to be teaching. In many cases, I've been doing it for years and years. The reason why I watch them is for two reasons. Actually 3. the first is, sometimes you drop a gold nugget I've never even heard of, which is worth watching just for that. 2. You often have an entertaining, matter of fact approach to explanation that helps even long-time drummers gain new perspective on some of the stuff that we know, but haven't really thought of from the perspective you're showing, and any drummer who's been playing more than 1 day will know how valuable a fresh perspective is on the kit... and LASTLY, your demonstrations are so expertly done that EVEN IF there's no gold nugget, and EVEN IF your approach is from a similar perspective as how I approach whatever it is, that the expertise and professionalism and quality along with that beat down feeling is literally worth the watch. Also, I guess a bonus reason is when you occasionally get a little off topic and drop some new perspective on something different than the exercise at hand, which is always welcome. Keep up the good work.

Rob Brown, hands down, the best drum teacher on KZfaq. Really useful licks, fills and exercises that make me feel like a better drummer. Thanks so much from Ireland!

Thanks for always making me smile...and be a better drummer. Please keep up the great work you do for us, I'm sure your busy. Thanks again Rob, Pete the Beat.

Keep coming back to this video. This is a months of work in 15 minutes. Keeps on giving. THAT'S why you gotta buy Beatdown merch.

Thank you Rob. You're videos are very clear and direct and to the point, i dig.

I love your playing style! It looks as if you are spreading butter on a fragile piece of bred! So smooth!

I am 64 yrs old and have been looking for this type of explanation all my life. Thank You Sir !!! Still looking for the BBQ thermometer.

I’m new to your channel and thoroughly impressed. This is an exemplary drum lesson and absolutely beautiful presentation. Thank you. Bravo.

Love love your playing and teaching ...Awesome Thanks again

Great video and a huge help to someone just starting. Thank you.

Finally, jazz drumming demystified. Or at least some concise yet comprehensive advice on how not to be afraid to dig in. Thank you so much.

Exactly what I needed! Any chance we’re getting an updated video for your killer comping?

As always - a joy to watch your hands.

This is a great video! Thanks Rob 🎶

That's cool cool shit man. I've been drumming for 30 years. I kinda stopped for around 10. The last 10 has just been fucking around. I had intence study with a New York Jazz Drummer from New York in Sydney where I'm from. He passed away 10 years ago and I was devastated. He was 86 when he passed, his name is Jack Savage. I had already learned the basics of Drumming when I was 18. Just the beginner stuff, practice pad and learning 1/4s, 1/8ths and 16th's etc. I got by with the basics in a rock band for a long time, but after that I wanted to progress. So I seeked local teachers and found Jack. I spent about 3 years with him with a lesson once a week every Wednesdaynight at Glebe NSW Sydney Australia. He started me on Stick Control etc and The Drummers Cookbook which he made me play all the exercises 8 ways, it was a major head fuck, but I was disciplined and respected Jack IMMENSELY. Then he asked me to get Louie Bellsons book and Jim Chapins. I was then introduced to Jazz. Another major major headfuck, but I persevered. I went through all of those books from head to toe. I must admit it was a huge challenge, but without the Cookbook and his 8 different ways to play it, I would be had no hope learning Independence. I'm so grateful with my the time I spent with Jack. Recently I got myself an Alesis strike pro kit, so I can practice at all hours. I'm a professional spray painter by day and when I come home I pull out all Jacks old books. Jazz drumming is sincerely an Art form and as u said, u can spend a life time studying it. I'd be interested to know your back ground to learning this craft ??? Sorry for a long reply, but I wanted to let u know. Regards

Totally loved this lesson, Rob. You make things sound so possible!

Bob, you are the most famous teacher i ever saw. Every video you make is a masterpeace. I learned allready a lot of grooves on a easy and gentel way. thanks a lot. Go on. Greetings from Belgium.

Thank you Rob, because of you I discovered for the first time in my life the technique about the methronome in the last note of the triplet and it is very useful to help me to think swing. It caused a revolution in my swing thinking when I am playing.

Love U man!! Beautiful lesson

Wow I can hear the bass player grooving..piano strumming nice the high hat is rocking bass drum is super accent.

Yes, I’m learning it’s a very different type of language. I think you just first really gotta get your counting down and just completely understand the subdivisions first or at least a decent amount cause that’ll help you comprehend the different stickings you’re about to be hit with; also limb independence is a very good asset. THE RUDIMENTS!!!!🤯

So happy the kit is back!!

I like everything about this video. Great lesson!

Love this!! This has got to be my favourite lesson yet. More jazz please!!

Top notch info.....AGAIN! I appreciate the level of excellence you bring to everything you present to us. Thank you,Sir.

Super tute. Watching and enjoying with my drummer son. Thanks man 👏

As a learner a want and love to play jazz and this is I Bro.🙏🏾👍🏽

very cool. i already do most of the sticking, just never tried to use them in triplet form. very enlightening. THANK YOU!

lol this helped me so much I have a recital in a few days and I need to improve a lot more

That made pure sense when you put it all together at the end. Cheers Rob. That proper sunk in. 👊😎

I have played drums for over 60 years I love all kinds of drumming. Buddy Rich Bonham any drummer you can lean from, there is always something that another drummer plays that you pick up on,Rob has a great feel and great sound , the bow of the ride is used to great effect most important is what you don't play has much has what you do, working doubles with the left hand against the right hand is a good way of getting the hands working together, good work Rob great drumming

Great lesson. Thanks

Love this video! So useful and helpful. Thanks 🙏🏼

Always incredibly useful videos, thanks!

This amazing. Thanks!

Grillin and fillin!

Great lesson. 👍🏻 Thanks 🙏🏻

Great video, Rob.

Nice one Rob! Been playing jazz for years but never saw someone teach this so simple.

Fantastic! Thank You

Have watched many of your instructions, all great, guess it's about time I subscribed. Especially appreciate this lesson, love jazz and this lesson is something I can practice and have fun with.

BBQ thermometer part made me laugh, definitely got your priorities straight there!

Excellent fills! Sound great.

Very helpful! Looking forward to dig it and explore more ideas through it !

loved this man. you can really create music with just your drums!

This is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks for making this video! Great drumming too!

I like combinations on exercise 1 and 5! You can also use them as 32th notes, they sound amazing!

You are one of the best teachers online

Probably have as much Jazz and Swing in my music collection as Rock so thank you Rob for this. Seeing from the side angle helps me understand more of what the drummers are doing, especially with the left hand. Need to spend more time watching and playing along with you. Cheers and have a great Christmas when it comes...

Insanely good

Great stuff! Brother "Beatdown" never fails to deliver the goods! Many thank yous! Also, that large crash sounds deeee-licious! Just a super sweet splash at the end of those fills!

Great!! Can really get a ton of ideas from these!! Excellent!!

Bravissimo! Bellissimo video, molto interessante e utile!

Such a great lesson! Subscribed!

Awesome fills and swing feel.

Thanks, Rob! Your play is very smooth and beautiful! from Japan

As drummer just watched your video for the first time and everything you did is something that I just do subconsciously when playing drums regardless of the style/ genre but loved how you explained it

so smooth Rob!

Brother Rob, this seriously helped me a WHOLE LOT! Thank You! I'm a lifelong Gospel/Hip Hop drummer, so anything pertaining to that style - I'm good. But a lot of people don't understand just how different of a language the jazz vocabulary is. We have to think differently and it can only be faked so much LOL! I still get a lot of calls for jazz gigs, but I'm not personally where I want to be and this blessed me. Definitely taking this with me to shed!

Just amazing! Astonishing!

Mr. Rob Brown your jazz drumming is a amazing, Thx brother for the lesson!

Bro these fill litearlly made me a better drummer thank you sm

Thank you SO much! Somehow, I had these fills in my vocab but never used in a swing context, oh which I also learnt from you(to swing). Love from India, you have brought drastic difference in my playing. :') 🤗🧡

This will help me a great deal. Loving your content Mr. Rob you sir are an era defining drummmer!!

Thank you so much! Amazing playing.

Came for drums. Thumbs up and subbed for the BBQ monitor. Real pro here!

Great stuff Beat Down!

What a wonderful video. Thank you.

Awesome video, man. You absolutely rock!!! I liked that and I find it extremely helpful. Will definitely try it out.

That's some smooth playing, nice touch

Fabulous job, bro ! Thanks for breaking it down for those of us who not as gifted !

Very nice, indeed will write them on a whiteboard. Showing the thermometer was quite funny.

Just getting back into the kit after several years off- using stick book to retrain control, etc. this lesson is going right next to my kit and will take a crack at it with hi hat/.. Thank you very much- you are awesome !!

Great lesson

This was fricking awesome.

Que bueno esta esp Rob....xas gracias capo!

Beautiful playing!

And that Hi-Hat is holding it down solid. Fantastic content! Keep it up Brother Rob!

All very fun! Thanks!

Great stuff! Also, nice sounding drums and cymbals!

That Swish is Killer!!!