IMPROVE YOUR FLOW AND SOUND ON THE DRUM SET | Jazz Drummer Q-Tip of the Week

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In this free jazz drum lesson, I talk about and demonstrate an exercise that will help you improve your flow and sound on the drum set. Practicing flow exercise will help improve your sound, confidence, technique, creativity, awareness and intentionality. When you improve your flow and sound on the drum set, everything you play on the drum set will improve. This is a simple and effective exercise for ALL DRUMMERS looking to improve your flow and sound on the drum set. This jazz drummer Q-tip of the week jazz drum lesson will help you understand better how to play jazz drums, how to improve your jazz drumming and give you strategies on how to improve your drum solos.
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ZILDJIAN CYMBALS
22" K Constantinople Bounce/Overhammered Sound Lab Prototype
18" Constantinople Crash
14" K Custom Special Dry Hi Hats
TAMA STARCLASSIC DRUMS
14X18 BD
16X14 FT
14X14 FT
8X12 TT
6.5X14 Snare Drum (Starphonic Copper)
VIC FIRTH STICKS
Quincy Davis Signature Stick
--Lesson Time Stamp--
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Playing interlude
00:42 - Thank you 20K!
01:06 - Group lesson offer
02:02 - Play interlude demonstrating exercise
02:19 - Explanation of the lesson
02:27 - What will working on flow do for you?
03:43 - THE EXERCISE
08:21 - Demo of free flow using exercise concept
09:52 - Closing remarks

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@DavidMScott-cs8pp Жыл бұрын

What Quincy is doing is making the drums sound musical. All the great Jazz drummers had that ability. Just listen to Joe Morello on Take Five. Our Jazz Quartet plays that number and during my "break" I try to emulate Joe. Yesterday it "worked" !! I hadn't played real challenging Jazz since the 90s as few even knew what it was. Found good players again and it's fab recreating that music . And Quincy you have that magic left hand like Joe. Arthritis makes it a little painful for me but I soldier on with trad grip trying to be just like you. Never miss your Vids 👍👍👍

@drumqtips Жыл бұрын

I truly appreciate your kind words Mr. Great Scott! I’m humbled to have Ny name mentioned in the same paragraph as the great Joe Morello. Much respect to you sir👊🏾

@wrwoodman 2 жыл бұрын

After watching this video, many more of your other videos make sense because I understand what you are doing. You should label this one as one of the first to watch!

@raitoxote 2 жыл бұрын

As soon as I click on the video, I hit the like button

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

You’re too kind. Thank you!

@raitoxote 2 жыл бұрын

@@drumqtips You are kind! Your videos are helping me a lot, bc I'm currently prepping for Music University admission tests. Always gotta work on the ride cymbal🤘🏻🤘🏻

@Aleul 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats with 20K! You deserve much more! Can you please tell in the future about how you tune your toms in a high jazzy way?

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Alexey. I'll definitely do a video on my drum tuning in the future. Thanks for watching!

@pazenmaz 2 жыл бұрын

Love this drum channel

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

This channel loves you:)

@richspicer7818 2 жыл бұрын

Great lesson once again Mr. Q This is something I have always wanted to improve on and now I have the tools to do it. Thanks Quincy!

@nonameforareason 2 жыл бұрын

This is such a great, intuitive exercise! An exercise that every student and self-taught should learn to play BEFORE start reading sheet music. I know a lot of colleagues who just pull their fills out of drawers; this here is different; this is learning to speak BEFORE learning to read, the way it should be. I love your lessons and your channel!👍

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Amus! I like that, "speak before learning to read". That's exactly what it's for. Thank you.

@ericsheckton9915 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Mr. Davis. It’s easy to get into the mindset of over analyzing what we hear and what we are trying to play. I have to keep reminding myself to “k.i.s.s” (keep it simple stupid) and not get overwhelmed by trying to fit all of the technical stuff into a solo part to try to make things sound good. Thanks for breaking it down and always giving me a “reset” tool for better practicing.

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

You’re right on Eric. We gotta always remind ourselves to keep it simple stupid:)

@drumming4p 2 жыл бұрын

Great lesson, thanks 👍

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@viktoriyalelych5646 2 жыл бұрын

Now I’ll definitely improve my flow!

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Haha! Glad I could help your flow a little bit SIS:) now we have to work on X‘ S flow. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@jaapvandenheuvel1997 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats with your 20K milestone. And again an excellent lesson.

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jaap! Your support is very much appreciate it my friend.

@BrennanDivett 2 жыл бұрын

Great lesson. Thanks, Quincy!

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@christophecoste8471 2 жыл бұрын

Bought the Ride workout package with the video: awesome! exactly what I needed, really like you were by my side and pushing me. I really enjoy it this kind of workout.

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome to hear Christophe! Glad you’re finding the ride cymbal work out helpeful:-)

@TheHallomand 2 жыл бұрын

This is actually and old Bob Moses exercise, Marc G. and this gentleman should pay homage to Bob M it’s is in his book Drum Wisdom 1986:)

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

I love Bob Moses but I'm not familiar with that book. I'll look for it for sure. Thanks for the comment.

@yannmounier2123 2 жыл бұрын

Simply fantastic,cheers !

@constantkiffer7924 2 жыл бұрын

Very, very clear n’ interesting Quincy !👍🏻🤗

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Constant!

@tdrum21 2 жыл бұрын

Well deserved on the 20k Q. Look forward to all great content you keep creating 👌🏽🔥🎶🥁

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks as always my friend!

@peterevans366 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on passing the 20k mark❤️A great concept a Fabulous lesson 👏👏👏

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that as always Peter!

@pickinstone 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, that group lesson... could you open it up to show us "non-drummers" some love? Still remember that Skype lesson we had together. I still have the notes from that lesson--all that "big up-beat" stuff you showed me. We all gotta work on our inner drummer, right? Especially us amateur jazz guitarists :)

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! That was a fun lesson for sure!!

@themole2024 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea. I will start doing this before every practice session.

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Have fun Fred! I think you’ll love it.

@theillestdrummer7822 2 жыл бұрын

Bless up, another great lesson

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated dude!

@aymanfadel7770 2 жыл бұрын

Nice...thanks for your efforts....

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Ayman!

@NaylemEvad1 2 жыл бұрын

Your lesson videos are my favorite. Thank you, Q!!

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.Glad you like them Dave!

@drummermomcjs 2 жыл бұрын

I love it. Great idea, thank you for sharing.

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Cora!

@mothabod 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats for 20k

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@manuelgchapajr2000 2 жыл бұрын

VERY GOOD LESSON I HAVE MY STUDENTS READ A STORY FROM A BOOK OR A ARTICLE FROM THE MORNING NEWS PAPER. OR RECITE THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OR A NURSERY RYME!!! ALL GREAT FUN AND LOTS OF LAUGHS!!! TEACHERS ALWAYS KEEP YOUR LESSONS FRESH AND ALLOW YOUR STUDENTS TO ALWAYS HAVE INPUT! SWING ON!!!

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

That’s an awesome method to use with students that I’ve also used myself. Thanks for sharing Manuel!

@mikeanscombe9883 2 жыл бұрын

Marvellous and interesting ideas here - as always! Thanks, Quincy…

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your words as always Mikey!

@stephenpopovichl122 2 жыл бұрын

Great conceptual instruction and practical foundations on the set-Quincy you are great at what you do!

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that very much Stephen!

@tomcarr4630 2 жыл бұрын

Something new and wonderful to add to my warm ups. Thanks, Q!

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

You’ll have fun with this one Tom for sure. Thanks as always my friend :-)

@Nate_Higgins 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! That's a really helpful exercise. Gonna start doing that on the regular. Love Mark too. Such a fantastic player.

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Nathan!

@caribousale 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It always look simple when someone else is doing it. I'll try it today. It seems full of good sense.

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

You can do it Jean-Francois!

@chrisherrmann4652 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mr Davis - as simple as it is - this lesson helps a lot - especially for me, when I`m stuck. It's a threshold-breaker.

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you find the exercise helpful!

@joewar-booker5485 2 жыл бұрын

Delighted with your magnificent exercises, with that way of theorizing the attitudes when facing the instrument so positive and ultimately, with and for everything. It is well born to be grateful ... thank you once again Quincy👌🏼🥁

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Joe!

@gustavoborchert 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent, Q! Thanks…

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gustav!

@gustavoborchert 2 жыл бұрын

@@drumqtips can I ask you what kind of sticks you use? Nylon tip, right?…

@Joethedrummer 2 жыл бұрын

I love this. I have been working on exercises like these for some time but I hadn't thought to explore the possibilities of playing the "gappy" options e.g the &'s or the triplet offbeats. Thanks for another goodun.

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Have fun exploring my friend! Thanks as always Joe :-)

@flober1970 2 жыл бұрын

I am hooked to your channel ! Congrats on your 20k.

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that Florent! And thanks for the congrats:)

@bonzomio 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Quincy! Will try that first thing. Happy Thanksgiving!

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

I know you’ll have a good time practicing this for sure. Thanks for watching and happy Thanksgiving!

@JoelCarbonellGonell 2 жыл бұрын

Well still catching up with the vids, great exercise! Btw that online group lesson was excellent! Thanks as always!

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

It was fun to have you for the lesson Joel:) Have fun catching up my friend!

@ritabrooks9059 2 жыл бұрын

Ha! Yes I do have them Quincy! Happy Thanksgiving! This is another great idea from you. Can't wait to work on it! BTW my right hand is getting better! As always thank you for doing your super videos! Just the best!

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving Rita! I’m really happy to know your right hand is getting better. Had to pick on you a little in the video:)

@ericpuente 2 жыл бұрын

Great lesson, Q. I can hear how these flows can transition and be used musically on a 32 bar solo, for example. Thanks for the this and for making me think!

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Eric! And I’ll be in touch regarding the group lessons. Thanks man!

@insanedrummer89 2 жыл бұрын

Then just add that 2 n 4. Good stuff man

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Barreto!

@jppontat3909 2 жыл бұрын

Man you sound so great, Jo Jones kind of sound....

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for the super kind words JP!

@benfox8709 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid as always but are you thinking ahead of what you want to play or are you randomly moving around the kit without any thought?

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Great question Ben! Playing with flow and intentionality means you have to put thought towards what you are playing but it has to happen very...EXTREMELY quickly. That's why this is a great exercise because it will cut down on the time it takes to decide what to play. Then you start reaching a "flow state". Thanks for watching Ben!

@benfox8709 2 жыл бұрын

@@drumqtips great thank you so much

@colaiuka 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Quincy, great lesson as always! I have a question: How long should we stay in one of the examples in the exercise to move on to the next one. eg. from the eighth notes to the triplets. I noticed in my practice routines that if I do many many repetitions for months in one exercise, it will get into my system (sort of speak) and it will be more natural to me after a while. Thank you!!

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Uka. Everyone is going to be different so you have to go with what works best for you. Thanks for watching!

@williamkleitsch1153 2 жыл бұрын

I have found in my practicing that when I start a new idea it is unusual and difficult and confusing. After I practice the idea being very mindful of what I am doing (practice slow) I eventually get to the point where I do not want to stop. It becomes a part of me. This is where the idea begins to swing or groove. This process can take 5 minutes, or 5 years depending in how I relate to the idea. In other words play until you love it. Then move on.

@webstercat 2 жыл бұрын

Idea for video. How to use your DAW to focus on your technique.

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Good idea but I'm definitely not the guy to talk about using a DAW. Thanks for watching Billy!

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Hey everyone! Thanks for watching this lesson. I'm curious, what exercises do YOU do to work on your flow? --Lesson Time Stamp-- 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Playing interlude 00:42 - Thank you 20K! 01:06 - Group lesson offer 02:02 - Play interlude demonstrating exercise 02:19 - Explanation of the lesson 02:27 - What will working on flow do for you? 03:43 - THE EXERCISE 08:21 - Demo of free flow using exercise concept 09:52 - Closing remarks

@prodigyzehi4746 2 жыл бұрын

Well done Mr Quincy, please can yoI do a video on groupings, cos at some point I got lost in the 16