Benny gives a lesson on developing improvisation on the drumset, through developing awareness of what you are playing. Excerpted from his DVD "The Language of Drumming". More information available at HudsonMusic.com
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@prinzidrums10 жыл бұрын
1:56 "Thank you for letting me play you, Snare"
@Ercory10 жыл бұрын
Lol
@memeperor_3 жыл бұрын
this is the best lesson i've literally ever gotten ever. wow.
@Ribsletics8 жыл бұрын
What he says at 4:00 is what makes Benny Benny.
@rhythmantic11 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest sounding kits I've ever heard. Benny is such a skilled, musical and soulful player.
@TheProfessorWilliam10 жыл бұрын
Latin Jazz is the real. Benny does a great job. Today's drummer is becoming more and more open in styles,, not just Rock. Gavin H. is an other one who is taking rock or metal drumming, and mixing it with world music. Mike Portnoy, Neal P. (rush) who is now studying Jazz with Peter Erskine. Its ok dude, slowly but surely we evolve. Keep drumming Bro's.
@misfit20228 жыл бұрын
I agree. When my playing was self taught I only listened to punk and rock but once I started having a teacher I was introduced to players like Elvin Jones, Tony Williams, Steve Gadd, Philly Joe Jones. I needed my mind opening up.
@natanaelkevin20254 жыл бұрын
My drum teacher used to say "We should explore all the sound in this world so that we can live not in or out of our comfort zone.. but to live on the border of it, and that is when you will truly appreciate music and life"
@ulysses_grant9 жыл бұрын
I dunno if it's just nonsense what I'm going to say here, but I think this guy (and a couple of other emergent drummers) will change lots of things in the scenario of drum playing, in a way that things are going to progress to a "next" level of drumming.
@randrade8910 жыл бұрын
Who would dislike this?
@Withcare11110 жыл бұрын
guitarists and vocalists.
@CesarTrevinoCavazos9 жыл бұрын
Haters?
@jonathanrodriguez92329 жыл бұрын
+Roberto Andrade People like me who can't do this crap... haha jk i liked it. :D
@misfit20228 жыл бұрын
+Johnathan Rodriguez Not a lot of drummers can I am sure
@sticktrik7 жыл бұрын
Roberto Andrade People who are wannabe musicians!!...because they most certainly are not serious about their instrument!!!!!!
@I_TheCreator4 жыл бұрын
2:13 is that Dave, Vinnie, Steve, groove 🤘🏿🤘🏿
@frankliam3510 жыл бұрын
I was up in arms when he did that solo on the snare at the end. This guy is great to learn from.
@JuJuHouse2413 жыл бұрын
this is really good for people who feel like they just randomly bash during solos all the time and can't really phrase. Thanks a lot Benny.
@bad_keyzi8 жыл бұрын
It's like no matter how many times I've watched this vid, it always makes more sense than the last time I saw it. ah and by the way,... Who on earth could dislike this?? Benny is a true "Master", who could not learn from this amazing person? Probably those plastic drummers that search the web looking for crazyness and waste of energy and life.
@mytimeisapieceofwax13 жыл бұрын
Some of the best sounding drums I've ever heard, ever...
@FlaVaSTyx414 жыл бұрын
i had heard about Benny but never really studied him...well how stupid do i feel??..that will NEVER happen again!!!truly inspirational..!!!!!awesome Benny!!!
@podhditalia10 жыл бұрын
Benny always has awesome creativity, ease of teaching and concept translation. Loving his cymbals also, so full and open
@jwatanabe9013 жыл бұрын
Such a groovy, versatile drummer. And his kit sounds perfect, exactly the sound I hear in my head when thinking of drum sound...............
@strono13 жыл бұрын
How could you dislike this? This is the premium zen drum solo wisdom.
@Britney24able9 жыл бұрын
I saw this guy 1 time and I was blown away! I couldn't remember his name and now its MONTHS later and I found u again!!! Yaaaaay!!! I wont loose u again Benny Greb!!!! 😍😘😂
@giacomoweb12 жыл бұрын
simply the best!! benny is my inspiration in every confused period of my drummer life!
@tay0mason11 жыл бұрын
Exactly, music isn't a competition, specially if we're all born and influenced by different sounds every day. It's about the creativity that's produced within the genres, not which one is best or more technical.
@hubbadubchub13 жыл бұрын
the whole snare improv part was pure freakin genius! What a good drummer.
@fruitsnackdaddy13 жыл бұрын
up till now, it seemed to me like most players who used Meinl Byzance and rocked the double floor toms were hardcore freaks (like Aaron Gillespie) and they always inspired me. It blows my mind to see a sensitive, precise, and articulate drummer rocking the same set up and cymbals
@paulvenkman14 жыл бұрын
He's brilliant. I wanna get tickets to see him perform at my drum shop. His performance every time is top notch and he flows both dynamically and skillfully from one drum/cymbal to the next.
@Confuzzledism12 жыл бұрын
Holy shit, on the first exercise I was just amazed. This guy is truly, a freaking pro drummer. Well done and thanks for the advice.
@ccase2k12 жыл бұрын
For anyone who hasn't grabbed this DVD, it's by far the best drum instructional ever made, of course next to Gavin Harrison's Rhythmic Illusions
@JeffDesmond12 жыл бұрын
This is the best drumming DVD ever made.
@tylerblake35968 жыл бұрын
I love this lesson. These exercises really make you think about what you're playing, definitely pushes me harder to come up with more ideas.
@joebriery11 жыл бұрын
Nick, I did too. I played Rock and Metal as a kid, and started studying Jazz, Blues, Reggae, Funk, and Latin when I became an adult. I still play Rock, but not so much Metal because of my knees, the Double Kick gives them a beating.
@HunterGathera13 жыл бұрын
This changed my way of playing more than any other drum video i have ever seen
@changein3d5 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love the beginning of this video! No "Hi! Im Benny Greb and I am giving you the best tipps for improvisation! It's easy but there are some rules etc. etc." Just Content! Very nice
@AkifAzwin12 жыл бұрын
The coolest drum lesson I ever watched!
@DrMorbid12 жыл бұрын
Seriously, this is one of the most difficult exercises I ever attempted. Even the one-bar version. This awareness requires SUCH an amount of concentration, that I am just not able to do it. One of these days I have to start working on this on a daily basis. I'm sure, it will improve me as a player a lot.
@vg4life961611 жыл бұрын
Man, i love his whacky thing with the snare at the end! Thats my kind of creativity! Always learning from this guy!
@DJSteveDee10 жыл бұрын
Hi Benny. A great Video.. Thank you.. What a classy drummer you are.. Cheers Steve
@pushcomedy12 жыл бұрын
I just love hearing this man play and talk!
@GODCORRUPTED13 жыл бұрын
most beautiful cymbal kit i have seen
@matheusferreira722912 жыл бұрын
Theese tons sound so perfect!! Jesus
@Raphaelzis13 жыл бұрын
one of the best drum sounds i've ever heard
@Galadrm12 жыл бұрын
Each repeat bar was always exactly the same as the first!!! Incredible playing
@cymbalspecialist14 жыл бұрын
"...set a clear frame of rules and explore what you can do within this frame." That's good.
@JayBeats9312 жыл бұрын
4:25-4:40 was seriously so cool. like no joke that was extremely creative i think. that just shows how creative he is. and because of this video i have become a fan..... i thought that was seriously cool
@TheDuckASickSecret12 жыл бұрын
Benny du bist der wahnsinn! als ich dich beim piano werner bei dem live konzert bzw. festival gesehen hab war ich 9. und seitdem spiel ich schlagzeug, durch dich hab ich angefangen. :)
@MichaelSmith-rh7pi9 жыл бұрын
41 people think Travis Barker is the best drummer alive.
@sonnyevans99 жыл бұрын
***** he is?
@Drumaier9 жыл бұрын
Sonny Evans no
@sonnyevans99 жыл бұрын
Drumaier J nevermind, was joking
@MichaelSmith-rh7pi9 жыл бұрын
***** I was talking about the number of people who disliked the video haha. 42 now. T.B. is good at playing his genre of music. He does have speed and stamina and with enough practice you will too!
@drummingzombies9 жыл бұрын
***** I SWEAR I SEE YOU UNDER EVERY SINGLE VIDEO I WATCH
@bad_keyzi9 жыл бұрын
Genious Benny, just genious.
@Phaileen00111 жыл бұрын
I met Benny in Frankfurt, he's a really nice dude. And his drumming is amazing!
@getthepapersgetthepapers11 жыл бұрын
his toms are tuned PERFECTLY
@BirchGrooveMan13 жыл бұрын
This is some fantastic musicianship, he is my new favorite drummer, have to pick up, and most importantly STUDY/PRACTICE, this guys approach! Inspiring!
@mondowise12 жыл бұрын
'Set a clear frame of rules and explore what you can do within this frame'........perfectly put!! and it doesn't just apply to improvisation, that is an essential lesson to learned and applied again and again within any form of creative expression. We can safely not buy the DVD and just apply that one concept for years to come, I may still indulge in the purchase though LOL! Thank you Benny
@mortalcurse13 жыл бұрын
That snare part at the end blew my mind
@kirlondrumz14 жыл бұрын
this man is just pure genius!!!!
@DrummerJay748 жыл бұрын
next i'll try to not be so badass....nope i couldnt do it. this guy is one of the greats for sure.
@Oxpost12 жыл бұрын
He "thinkgs he's great" because he bloody is! This guy is at the top amongst todays drummers!
@sexypoulpe14 жыл бұрын
what a tom bass sound ! Thanks Benny Groove for this lesson
@CraftsmanBJJ12 жыл бұрын
This is what hard ass work sounds like.
@THEO1997ELENH12 жыл бұрын
I DONT KNOW WHY BUT I LOVE YOU AND YOUR SKILLS..!!AWESOME DRUMS SET...!!!
@abond6237 жыл бұрын
"Start simple" XDXDXD
@WinterWineMusic14 жыл бұрын
The whole kit (and cymbals) sound SOOOOOOO good... damn!
@ethanpardo570710 жыл бұрын
Loving his cymbals so much.
@AlexHuertaA13 жыл бұрын
he kicked ass when he began to play with the snare drum in the end of the video... bloody bastard...
@adamhull196614 жыл бұрын
"Mean what you play." How totally valid.
@heladoscuro50747 жыл бұрын
the last snare part was mind blowing!
@DirtyCs14 жыл бұрын
damn the last 30secs of this vid is sweet, great lesson looking forward to hearing more from this dude
@Autofir112 жыл бұрын
2:08 Steve Gadd's known beat :) Such a creative drummer.
@HalfGermanBeats9312 жыл бұрын
Such an awesome little lesson/ demonstration. Smart Guy.
@ER_aka_RAM10 жыл бұрын
The Orchestration Improv = FAWESOME!
@smithypeart111 жыл бұрын
All drummers should embrace all types of music,this will expand their musical vocabulary.Beginners should love the music they are into now and then move on into unfamiliar realms at a later stage but not too late.This is where a good teacher comes into play.I'm in my forties and have played since I was nine but I have a drum teacher who I call "Coach". You never stop learning....
@finaldrumer10 жыл бұрын
On this video he used a Sonor SQ2 kit made out of beech, in thin/vintage shells. The sizes are 18x22, 8x10, 14x14, 16x16, 13x6 snare and a 12" side snare (not sure about the deph). Cymbals from left to right are Meinl 14 Byzance Extra Dry hats, 18 Byzance Extra Dry thin crash, 20 prototype ride, 14/12 Generation X Trash hats, 22 Byzance Jazz ride with Pro-Mark Sizzler (not 100% sure about this last cymbal tho).
@FunWithFlipCam12 жыл бұрын
This guy is my new fave young drummer...amazing combo of feel and chops.
@rhearecords12 жыл бұрын
hell yeah! My two favorite drummers!
@RandyHanley12 жыл бұрын
saw him do a clinic at Huber & Breese. He's too young to be this good. The nicest dude ever!
@deadcan198010 жыл бұрын
You've just broadened my vision! Very creative and controlled drumming!
11 жыл бұрын
Great lesson and the DVD is one of the best drum dvds out there (imo).
@Severen457 жыл бұрын
Danm.. Benny is a grove god.
@mouldyfart6 жыл бұрын
bryan harris Grove street... home...
@lukehalstead41310 жыл бұрын
what a beautiful sounding kit...and a really intelligent set of frame works to underpin ur improve, that any tub thumper can grasp the jist of
@edog45614 жыл бұрын
watched this Movie time and time agian..It's very helpful .. there are alot of cool things he talks about his diffrent sound ideas are awsome and so is the solo at the end of the movie....recomend this movie ,makes you look at drumming from all diffrent angle..
@NickCostaMusic11 жыл бұрын
Drummers are drummers, and we all develop at our own pace. There are a lot of drummers (including myself) that started off with rock and eventually went to jazz. Once can use skills from each style and relate it to the other, as long as it's done musically. The reason why people think Rock players and Jazz players are different is because the majority of drummers focus on only one style, and no nothing about the others.
@Norwag12 жыл бұрын
MY GOD! O_O The thing he did with Snare at the end of video O_O That was just... wow
@PenguinMcDuck12 жыл бұрын
I only got this like an hour after experimenting when I noticed the different snare note values between the triplet and the paradiddle lol. Start with triplet 6-stroke-roll, then paradiddle. Tab is like this: 1TL +TL 2e+ah 3e+ah 4(e)+ Triplet 6-stroke-roll: RllrrL R. First R is accent on floor tom, the L on Snare, 2nd R on high tom. The paradiddle he used was the RLLR LRRL R, accented it like this: RllR lrrL R. First 2 Rs on high tom, the L on snare, 3rd R also on snare (which is on beat 4).
@bruns78112 жыл бұрын
Thank you, your drums are tuned so well and sound incredible and, of course your playing is beyond excellent..
@BobbyCarr5712 жыл бұрын
I gotta agree with Greb on this one. You need to have constent awareness of what's happen. Especially when it comes to concert and jazz music. But on the other hand, you just sometimes lose yourself, and that doesn't hurt either.
@e4dragongunner10 жыл бұрын
Benny is the MAN!
@branch18012 жыл бұрын
His drums sound amaaaaazing!
@deizisau114 жыл бұрын
The last improvisation is awesome
@mamanatare111 жыл бұрын
I have a friend actually, a relatively novice drummer. I was talking to her about something, and she said "ya im a rock drummer, so i usually dont need to do that"... I wish people, like you, understood drumming is drumming, and playing in different styles will help your drumming in any style
@piercedevine9 жыл бұрын
So did anybody else just have to sit there for a minute after watching this? I couldn't form thoughts after the snare solo haha
@adrwLe13 жыл бұрын
whatever he did with the snare at 4:25 to 4:40 was awesome.
@teetomthomas13 жыл бұрын
I always thought that a triplet felt like a nother Universe. And it is. Nice one Benny.
@martinreilly27529 жыл бұрын
Last statement makes a lot of sense. I'm going to start with that.
@boomboomshakaroom11 жыл бұрын
Your grooviness is inspirational man
@metalYES1212 жыл бұрын
That snare..... UGH :O so beautiful.
@d15er14 жыл бұрын
so good...love the sound of his drums
@kirwan14146 жыл бұрын
Awesome just what I needed. Cheers Benny.
@Hoprgras13 жыл бұрын
I back that Wow up. This I need some more schooling! It all made musical sense.
@buffingtonr14 жыл бұрын
Wow, that was a sick snare groove at the end of the video!
@TomDrummer9511 жыл бұрын
Benny's kit sounds so damn good >
@STIXAHOY13 жыл бұрын
a drummer so good. Even non drummers love him
@megafonrecords9 жыл бұрын
thank you, Benny.
@CamerOneiric14 жыл бұрын
This, Jojo Mayer's DVD on stick technique, and Thomas Lang's DVD on feet control are the only DVD's I"ll ever need. Why are the best drummers German speaking drummers?
@sonorstudio110 жыл бұрын
Benny's makes a better world with intelligence
@TheAnthonyFlanagan11 жыл бұрын
That snare, man that's class! :)
@mikecelles12 жыл бұрын
4:24 to 4:42 mother of Drumming Gods, that was awesome!!