Everything You Need To Be A Rock Drummer

Everything You Need To Be A Rock Drummer | Randy Cooke

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Күн бұрын

Just about every drummer wants to be rock drummer at some point in their career. In a world where there are thousands of KZfaq and Drumeo lessons on how to play rock music, it can be overwhelming deciding what to dedicate your practice time to!
Randy Cooke is going to dive into the basic, fundamental concepts you should be focusing on that, if you practice them the right way, you'll be well on your way. He'll be discussing everything from gear choices, how to tune your drums, to groove and fills that are suitable for a rock setting.
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro
0:07 - SONG: "Search And Destroy" by All Good Things
4:23 - Introduction
9:02 - Gear Choices
10:38 - How To Tune Your Drums
11:37 - Dampening
19:37 - How To Practice Rudiments
26:53 - Fundamental Rock Beats
38:07 - Fundamental Rock Fills
48:50 - Putting It All Together
53:25 - Q & A!
1:00:56 - SONG: "I Have The Power" by All Good Things
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About Randy:
Randy Cooke is an established Canadian drummer, percussionist, and session/touring musician. He was a member of Smash Mouth from 2010 to 2013.
Randy has recorded and toured with artists such as Kelly Clarkson, Hilary Duff, Ian Gillan (of Deep Purple), Mick Jagger, Ashley Tisdale, Mandy Moore, Five for Fighting, Natasha Bedingfield, and many others. He's also appeared on many TV shows such as Jay Leno, David Letterman, Regis & Kelly, Larry King, The View, Martha Stewart, A&E Private Sessions, and CBS Early Show.
Randy plays:
Yamaha Drums
Zildjian Cymbals
Remo Drumheads
Regal Tip Sticks
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Пікірлер: 777

@JasonWaltonFilm 5 жыл бұрын

I got my first kit yesterday at 26! Its never too late to start something new!

@stankmarsh 4 жыл бұрын

Jason Walton you still play?

@xxsayabetoxx 4 жыл бұрын

Persistence is key

@chsemaphor 4 жыл бұрын

Lol. I started at 38 😂

@shocktrooper8443 4 жыл бұрын

1st kit at 6...got serious at 12...right after my first BIG rock show...KISS live New Years Eve 1977! Yeah baby...it on like Donky-Kong after that! Drum-on bruthah! Even if ya have to leave it at home for a while...always return..you won't regret it!

@benlee3342 4 жыл бұрын

you still shreding bro?

@donutz1 6 жыл бұрын

Hands down, one of the best beginner lessons Ive seen yet! Not only can he play, but Randy is a really good teacher. His style of real world examples, playing varying speeds, giving time frames, having fun, high energy, wow Randy Rocks! Hats off to the guy/gal at Drumeo who got him in there.

@markdemell3717 3 жыл бұрын

He is a pleasant guy and of course ,skilled.

@holygroove2 6 жыл бұрын

Dude is trying to put the Roll back into Rock because of the way he speaks of grace notes and accents. He's a solid teacher and player, that is a gift. He's making complicated things sound simple. Great video.

@mrflynn01 6 жыл бұрын

holygroove2, you mean ghost notes!

@boomer1579 2 жыл бұрын

@@mrflynn01 Same thing.

@modr0160 2 жыл бұрын

40 years old and bought my first set yesterday!

@Dave-po2mz 2 жыл бұрын

@@modr0160 61, last week! Never too late

@modr0160 2 жыл бұрын

@@Dave-po2mz :D

@haniyfamcneil9157 3 жыл бұрын

41 year old mom of 5, just treated myself to a kit and lessons. It's never too late to pick up a new passion.

@LightShadow 6 жыл бұрын

15 ? Late ? I am 51 and started leaning drums this past month ! (fulfilling a dream from age 7)

@MrBillybob345 6 жыл бұрын

Light&Shadow hell I'm 24 and just bought my first set. Played to years in a drum line/marching band

@hisako_mysakothe3rd141 6 жыл бұрын

35 here!

@josiahvadeboncoeur3164 6 жыл бұрын

Wow.

@k.p.bolden7329 6 жыл бұрын

@lewis4489 6 жыл бұрын

@bishopoftroy 2 жыл бұрын

I started drums at 37 and i`m enjoying a very good progress so whenever you feel like starting something just go and do it, don`t let society tell you when to do YOUR stuff !!!

@elliottmcpeek7443 8 ай бұрын

That's awesome good for u🫡

@amenonyky 3 күн бұрын

I started at 40 but just like you probably, I'm not doing this professionally

@jocquidixonmusicproduction988 6 жыл бұрын

THIS WAS PERFECT ! DRUMS TUNED AND MIXED PERFECTLY. DUDE PLAYED WITH SUCH INTENTION & POWER !

@markdemell3717 3 жыл бұрын

Bingo ! You said it . I liken it to hitting my golf ball ,intention and power ,visualise then pull the trigger.

@ericalred290 5 жыл бұрын

I started drumming in 1974 and am still drumming to this day. To the relative new comers, I would highly recommend watching this lesson. Lots of great advice put forward in an easy to follow manner. This is well done.

@b.ahopelto2590 6 жыл бұрын

I love this dude's energy. Great drummer!

@kfowler8 6 жыл бұрын

This was outstanding. 25 year guitarist who picked up drums two years ago. Really found this helpful.

@reddrum705 6 жыл бұрын

In my 55 yrs as a drummer the best advice I can give is to use anything and everything to help you hold your sticks! Over time you lose grip and carpel tunnel, trigger release surgeries will be a part of your future as it was in mine. Tossing sticks while doing the most passionate part of your life is depressing! I finally found Stick Twirls and I put them on the fulcrum of my sticks with the ring on my index fingers and I'm good to go for life! You can replace any piece of equipment but your hands, hearing, feet or what ever you are the most important piece of equipment you'll ever have! Over a half of a century your love of genres will change! Drum, cymbal, rack, throne brands, sizes, setup, sticks are going to change as often as you change your socks! Take care of yourself, your passion, have patience and you'll have longevity!

@adventuresofjandk 5 жыл бұрын

Literally the best I’ve seen. That dude is awesome. What a great lesson. He has made a new fan in me.

@kierenmoore3236 6 жыл бұрын

I'm a total Noob to drums, and I feel lucky to have stumbled upon this lesson. Thank you so much for this. :)

@sixstringslaya 6 жыл бұрын

I am an old musician, but a new drummer.... This has really helped me rethink learning the drums.

@ut7k 6 жыл бұрын

I think this is the best video drumeo has ever done ! thanks !

@bgibson72 3 жыл бұрын

Randy is the man! (He's super good!) I've been playing for 38 years--and I always feel like I'm learning something from him. Thanks, Drumeo!

@mylajutton8564 4 ай бұрын

Never too late to start! It’s all about Repetition and dedication🤘🤘

@toyotafam 6 жыл бұрын

That was some of the best feeling drumming ever.

@BigCrashTrackLoop 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Randy Cooke, this has been THE most inspiring and informative video I've watched on learning drums. I was a drummer for 2 or 3 years when I started at 16. Roll on 30 YEARS and after hooking up again with some of my old band mates it's time to start making some noise again. To say I'm a little rusty is an understatement, but picking it up so quickly again with great Drumeo videos, especially this one. THANK YOU.

@anony_meows 6 жыл бұрын

this is what i think is just the right amount of intensity. he's not overly zealous with his hits, he's laid back, but every hits, everytime his stick touches the membrane, it's some sight to behold.

@joandrumz3176 3 жыл бұрын

Man, this guy is an awesome teacher. Honestly I see these comments under every drumeo video which is featured by someone in the drum community explaining something, but he's literally the best teacher I've ever seen.

@gabrielstaniecki 6 жыл бұрын

the best lesson of rock drumming ever!! One word - simplicity

@okimtulal9235 6 жыл бұрын

Ι'm NOT a beginner...BUT...this lesson it made me feel like...BEGINNER!

@mehmetnaciakkk3983 2 жыл бұрын

Randy, I am 70! Don’t you wind down! You’re good. You’re doing great! Enjoy your drums and your music as long as you can!

@cwarner2005 2 жыл бұрын

@Jason Walton i got my first drum set at 43. Been playing for almost 2yrs now. It never too late. Just another goal to accomplish. Most importantly have fun doing it.

@onalyd 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best lessons I've ever seen. This guy is a rare combination of top notch teach AND player

@JohnniCharlye1st 6 жыл бұрын

I truly loved the passion that Randy Cooke displayed on this drum lesson! Great job Drumeo!

@rayjennie 6 жыл бұрын

Initially watching the introduction to this session I thought Mr Cooke was going to be a little maverick in his approach, as it transpired I found him to be very realistic, informative and interesting to watch. I have watched hundreds of extremely accomplished drummers on KZfaq but this was probably the most practical and relatable instruction that I have watched, thank you.

@DamnSkippy1 6 жыл бұрын

Great lesson! I am old as fuck (considering he felt 15 was late in the game) and am learning drums as a form of exercise while also learning a cool skill at the same time. His teaching style is excellent and I felt I learned a lot. I've watched a shit ton of beginning drum lessons and this one is hands down my favorite. I'll quit blowing you now. : )

@The-Seventies 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been playing rock drums for more then 20 years now. But how I wish this video was out there when I was 15. It’s so straight to the point, and he is really inspiring. I started practicing my paradiddles again after seeing this, and my left foot. Forgot all about them... Thanks a lot!

@MauricioLJ 2 жыл бұрын

Drumeo has the best drum sound on KZfaq. This one is a monster... Man..

@TH-gu4wj 3 жыл бұрын

I've been playing for almost 25 yrs and this was still really informative. And man, those drums sounds GOOD.

@jacobberger2904 3 жыл бұрын

38 here and bought my first kit a year ago. Never too late! Watched a ton of youtube vids...THIS is by far the most informative one out there. So many great takeaways.

@sfouty17 3 жыл бұрын

By far the best drumeo lesson. Randy completely laid out his knowledge. Mind blown. Thank you!

@Mixedkidbx1 6 жыл бұрын

This dude is great at teaching love it!

@WhelanDrums 6 жыл бұрын

Adonis I second that. A wonderful teacher as inspiration to us all.

@rodrigoeguiluz2023 6 жыл бұрын

Preach

@LouRadon 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent instruction. This is super helpful. I totally just leveled up after trying out what I could pick up and apply. Thank you for all the tips and tricks, Mr. Cooke. This is the study material I've been looking for.

@lorencing 3 жыл бұрын

I think I've watched this video about 20 times and still I do not get bored and I'm no drummer ... Randy is amazing, the drums in the songs are amazing! You can just wish to have a guy like that in the band ... I bow my hat.

@androidgaming6653 5 жыл бұрын

Best guidance I have ever get .. he is just awesome , just love him...

@fadyrayes 6 жыл бұрын

One of the most applicable lesson Drumeo has ever done.

@derkarevalo3050 6 жыл бұрын

I've much been influenced by John Bonham, he is my hero simply he saved my left foot from being just dormant like other modern drummers and encouraged me to play eighth notes on my hi-hat and learn limb independence. LONG LIVE THE GOAT OF DRUMMING!!!! RIP BONZO

@pgale 6 жыл бұрын

Great lesson one of the best you've ever done.

@MrKeizza 6 жыл бұрын

Oh man!!! 49:50 is SO true for SO many people.....it's a struggle to get away from that. But once you do....you see stuff changing for sure.

@dtlatham_4868 5 жыл бұрын

Ive been playing drums in college and high school on and off for a couple years (guitarist first) and I'm like good for someone who doesn't have a kit, but I'm drying my first kit today and I'm just trying to take in so much information right now and you're super helpful!! This channel is making me more confident about getting a kit!!

@abdielrobles7565 4 жыл бұрын

The drums sound amazing, I am in awe.

@kurtcameron7562 6 жыл бұрын

as a beginner/intermediate drummer I woukd like to say thank you for this. it's awesome!

@mpmattronome 6 жыл бұрын

This dude is the realest guy you have had on. Love his attitude and fun demeanor.

@pellelidell007 2 жыл бұрын

One of the grooviest rock drummers on the planet! His grace notes, accents, syncopation and dynamics are just so precise and so insanely brilliant! His mid-tuned snare sound is just perfect and the toms sound fat with depth. One of the best-sounding kits I've heard on Drumeo. His selection of K Zildjian brings beautiful cymbal colours as well. On top of that, he's a top-notch drum teacher! His instructions/explanations are hands down the best I've seen. What an inspiring fella he is!

@rogerwelsh2335 2 жыл бұрын

This guy has a special talent to teach. He’s one of the best teachers I have encountered.

@SuperballBG 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome lesson! One of the best on Drumeo, and that's saying something.

@ianthompson1826 2 жыл бұрын

At 70 I started something I always wanted to do, play drums!! That was about eighteen months ago, I'm still at it and lovin' it, I have a great teacher I'm so lucky. Well, I've got a new drum teacher, Randy Cooke, this is the best instructional video I've seen, hands down. This man can play and teach. Thank you Randy for your generosity and great clear instructions, truly inspirational ... thank you Drumeo. 👍👍👍

@dwaipayansaha6689 4 жыл бұрын

What a great teacher he is ! Fun to watch , informative , tasteful ... fantastic... thank you , drumeo .

@galwaytribesman9289 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best lessons on drumeo. Simple easy to follow clear and precise. Thank you

@chandrakantnimbalkar7525 2 жыл бұрын

Truly he is a lovely teacher Explains everything in a nice way I realized after listening to him how important it is even for a rock drummer to work on the grace notes and not on just hard notes May Almighty God bless this teacher

@rmmccarthy1240 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic and practical lesson. Thank you for creating and posting.

@JasonPinhay 6 жыл бұрын

this was really great. Randy is terrific. I was very impressed

@jeffreyjohnmann Жыл бұрын

I know this video has been out there for many years now but I just stumbled across it... and it is AWESOME!!! So much good stuff here, I have techniques and concepts to work on for weeks and weeks now! Just the stuff about dynamics and grace notes is worth its weight in gold. Thank you Drumeo and thank you Randy!

@andybowler8264 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant lesson and insight. Love Randy's attitude and passion

@tutodrum 6 жыл бұрын

LOVED THIS LESSON!!!

@craven9388 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched this so many times and I get something from it every time.

@Mezra65 10 ай бұрын

I know this is five years old but I just watched it. You’re amazing. I love the way you play and the way you approach rock drumming.

@antonellopudva5128 Жыл бұрын

Amazing drummer, amazing teacher and one of the coolest guys ever.

@nadar34 2 жыл бұрын

When you see the headline, "What your drum teacher doesn't want you to know" And it's TRUE. This video breaks a lot of "rules" and bless him for it. Tones,gear,chops...even the quip about your snare being replaced in post mix down,this is the primer every drummer should watch. Well done.

@RossFox 6 жыл бұрын

That was absolute magic to watch and I got a heap of great tips.Randy Cooke's enthusiastic and motivating!

@vanderneut 6 жыл бұрын

Super good guidance on the grace notes in paradiddles! Thanks!!

@alialharazi5092 15 күн бұрын

Amazing drummer He makes me love this band And now All good things is my favorite band

@fretbender101 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Lesson !!! Love Randy's enthusiasm

@boydsexytime 6 жыл бұрын

Love this guy. He's awesome

@lorencing 4 жыл бұрын

So, so good ... amazing demo/class, I bow my cap to Randy.

@MagnumOpus007 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome lesson! This guy is a fantastic player and great teacher. More videos with him requested!!

@Wizdom45 6 жыл бұрын

Love everything about this guy he's infectious brilliant tutorial thanks guys!! :-)

@guillermobarker3160 5 жыл бұрын

El mejor canal que hay en Youtobe , con el gran Randy Cooke y el equipo de Drumeo .. thanks !!!

@spidermight8054 6 жыл бұрын

Best lesson yet. Very, very useful. Some people are just good natural teachers. Love Drumeo!

@johnkeating5292 6 жыл бұрын

Great lesson Randy and thank you Drumeo, I'm gonna take on board the advice and start practicing!

@charlestea3642 11 ай бұрын

What a great drummer & video! The comment about the hi-hat foot & tempo was the most priceless. Cheers from an old Las Vegas drummer!!

@lucassalomon3144 2 жыл бұрын

Such a chill dude, and great teacher.

@willgrahammusic2051 6 жыл бұрын

best lesson i've seen on here

@richboshart1201 3 жыл бұрын

Randy is terrific - a natural teacher.

@bhaveshsolanki6485 6 жыл бұрын

Just goes to show there is so much talent out there great drumming Randy Cooke!

@Thunderhead357 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Just started drumming at 56 I'm watching and learning with serious intent 💪🥁

@DamianS1893 Ай бұрын

I am getting back into Drums... Revisiting this excellent lesson.

@lonniesands1716 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I have watched probably 100+ Drumeo videos and this was one of my favorites. Thank you guys for these great lessons! Maybe someday I will be there teaching... Goals.

@heikeschubrecht3125 6 жыл бұрын

LOVE THIS VIDEO! Thank you drumeo, thank you Randy!

@mingli4091 2 жыл бұрын

Started 5 months ago at 45, a couple of hours a day, love it 😍

@alexbaker7609 6 жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic lesson, very in depth and clearly explained, while some things that were talked about in this video might be subjective for some people and how they get their best rock drummer sound, it's really nice to have someone recommend what to use and not to use so that people don't get overwhelmed with all the choices in gear and what to practice and so on, thank you Drumeo for the awesome content!

@karlhaigh6809 3 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you so much what an awesome lesson 🤘 im 40 and just having a go on my sons drumkit 😆 never tried playing drums before and now I'm hooked 😀 👍 nice one guys! Stay safe 🙏 big love from 🇬🇧

@JSquaredDesigns 6 жыл бұрын

Dynamics and great feel sets him apart from so many rock drummers. I enjoyed this video way more than I expected. Great dude with tons of great advice. One of best Drumeo vids I have seen in a long time.

@m4drums 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Same feelings!

@Cangsque 6 жыл бұрын

He's so smooth but yet powerful.. Awesome Drumming.

@puntodeenfoque 6 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias amigos, por compartir esta valiosa información para aquellos que estamos aprendiendo ✌️ llevo 11 meses aprendiendo pero con este video llegaré un poco más lejos!!

@wolfgangweingarten626 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Randy Cooke! Loved your stuff with Ian! You blow my mind buddy!

@gregoryroesler2764 2 жыл бұрын

Got my first kit at 46. And yes this guy is amazing at teaching.

@AustinApologue 2 жыл бұрын

Chalk me up to age 48 when starting. Been doing music my whole life, love electronic music, but always felt a true live drum track makes for the heart of the best songs (even though I know these days those are often electronic as well). Really loved this video as a good intro to the topic, perfect for my knowledge level.

@AlessandroSpenga 6 жыл бұрын

Best lesson on Drumeo!! Amazing drummer, amazing music! He plays beautiful parts that fit the music sooo good and the drums sound incredible! None of the crazy useless chops, FINALLY, just kick ass grooves!

@markdemell3717 3 жыл бұрын

Get in the groove .

@rogerwelsh2335 2 жыл бұрын

100%?the best lesson on Drumeo

@theflint7692 Жыл бұрын

Priceless tuning advice. I sound-checked for a recent gig after quickly tuning my toms to the most resonant note, and snare tuned medium top and bottom. My drums were overpowering on stage. To fix them I de-tuned all the toms to 'lowest note possible' and added moon gels, choked my snare-side head and de-tuned the batter. Fatter, tighter sound with a shorter throw.