Jazz Drummer Q-Tip of the Week: Improve Your Up Tempo Ride Cymbal Playing!!

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This drum lesson will give you a few different ways to improve your up tempo ride cymbal playing. To improve your up tempo ride cymbal playing you have to relax, think slow, LIFT and use a combination of fingers and wrist for speed and control. Drummers who I enjoy listening to on up tempos include Tony Williams, Louis Hayes, Lewis Nash, Max Roach, Gregory Hutchinson, Stan Levy and Kenny Washington.
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----------Up Tempo Tracks to Check Out----------
Nippon Soul - Cannonball Adderley Louis Hayes
Cherokee - Clifford Brown and Max Roach
Bebop - Victor Feldman with Stan Levy
Things to Come - Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Lewis Nash
-------Contents of this video-------
00:00 - Introduction
01:25 - Think Slow
02:57 - Basic Lift Technique
09:02 - Adding the Feet
12:24 - Comping at Up Tempos
LESSONS
I am offering Zoom lessons throughout the summer months. You can sign up for lessons on my website: www.Quincydavisjazz.com/lessons.
I play Zildjian cymbals, Vic Firth sticks and Tama drums exclusively. In this video, I am using:
CYMBALS
22” Dry Complex II Prototype Ride
19" A Avedis Crash Ride
16" Custom Special Dry Crash
DRUMS
Starclassic (Maple Molten Brown Burst)
14X18 BD
16X14 FT
14X14 FT
8X12 TT
6.5X14 Snare Drum (Starphonic Copper)
STICKS
Quincy Davis Signature Stick
Quincy
University of North Texas
Professor of Jazz Drum Set

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@chuckc7375 3 жыл бұрын

Philly Joe was a master at feathering. You can hear him feathering on the album with Sonny Rollins. The album was called Newks time. Philly Joe was a monster.

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Chuck! All of the masters feathered the bass drum great.

@johnnyoneal6673 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Quincy, this is pianist Johnny O'Neal. I would just like to extend my musical gratitude towards your approach of this music. You're so very detailed in your explanation, and I think all drummers should be paying attention, because this is the nucleus of what a drummer should sound like when playing this true American art form which is swinging jazz. You have all the essential ingredients. Looking forward to playing together again sometime soon. Much love, O'Neal with a long lasting appeal musically for you 👍💯

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

The GREAT, Johnny O'Neal!! Reading your kind words mean a lot to me. Thank you so much for taking time to watching this lesson. I definitely look forward to the next time we share the bandstand again. All the best to you Johnny!

@bobweber4140 Жыл бұрын

Love your teaching right to the point excellent

@CUCHINful 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Quincy!!! excellent

@wojciechlubczynski2254 2 жыл бұрын

Reeeaaaaly useful lesson Quincy, thanks!

@nicholasalexander1644 2 жыл бұрын

Really, really enlightening tutorial. WIll definitely incorporate your tips into my practice and playing!

@tyronesmith8250 2 жыл бұрын

Very great presentation!!! You broke it down slow so there is a foundation to build off of and understand. Thank You!!!

@JMcNultyDrums 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative video, Quincy. Love the 5 strokes from the snare to the ride in the intro.

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that Jonathan! Yeah, I'm a 5 stroke roll junkie😂

@ritabrooks9059 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Quincy. This was very helpful and something I have been really working on. You explained it so well!

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Ms. Rita:)

@cainmunns231 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Quincy, grateful to have you share your knowledge here. Love your work

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated Cain!

@victormarshall9765 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Quincy for sharing excellent tutorials . Wonderful presentations .

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Victor!

@wallyjanz5248 2 жыл бұрын

Great explanation about both wrists and fingers being used.....thanks

@Tagger0325 Жыл бұрын

Love it .. Thank you

@Lukas8034 2 жыл бұрын

Every time i see a new video with you it motivates me to go an sit an the drums and try what you just showed!

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Love to hear that Lukas!

@jamessmithersmusic 3 жыл бұрын

This is such a great lesson man!! So well put together and delivered! You clearly know your stuff and gave great advice and recommendations. You also have such a calm and inviting manner about you which is awesome. Thank you!

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that James! Thanks for watching.

@camildrums 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Quincy. Thank you so much for sharing this. Can't wait to practice!!

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching as always Camil. Hope all is well with you!

@tomcarr4630 3 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal and inspiring lesson! You are so on target about stretching. I still do some my instructor taught me decades ago.

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! It's imperative. Thanks for watching as always Tom🙏

@kouranyemilio Жыл бұрын

very good demonstration Quincy. thanks

@garysmith3173 3 жыл бұрын

Best video on this subject I’ve seen yet,thankyou.

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that Gary!

@Luondrums Жыл бұрын

Thanks Davis this is so helpful at my side

@cx777o 3 жыл бұрын

This is what i was looking for! More lessons like this, especially on tony williams groove phrasing!

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@fitzroi47 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. This video was well worth the time.👍🏽

@mikeanscombe9883 3 жыл бұрын

Wise and helpful words, Quincy - thank you!

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Mike!

@agardnerist 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all of your amazing drum videos!! I’ve been watching them since your Manitoba days!!

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Albutt. I appreciate the support and I'm glad you're STILL enjoying my videos friend:)

@jamesshipp 2 жыл бұрын

This was such a pleasure to watch. I’m trying to improve my technique doing something related, but I watched this whole thing just cos it’s so nice to hear you play and talk.

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome James! Thanks for watching.

@roananderson 3 жыл бұрын

I’m loving ur lessons, they are so insightful. I’m loving the different topics you are bringing up and it’s especially great to spark some different ideas for my own practice while university is off for the summer!

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to hear this Roan!

@sebastianloaizamusic2856 2 жыл бұрын

This is just AMAZING!

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that Sebastian!

@alainsyx1967 2 жыл бұрын

Very great lesson. I really needed this. You're a great teacher !

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help Alain!

@yarpyarp85 3 жыл бұрын

I love what you're doing! Thanks as always!

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice words and thanks for watching as always Matt!

@jimlippman3063 3 жыл бұрын

thanks Quincy... appreciate all your videos!

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you like them Jim!

@proziggy3634 2 жыл бұрын

Thx, this is great

@ManuKrishnanU 3 жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure watching you explain.. Awesome.

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

So nice of you Manukrishnan! Thank you.

@roberthall7336 3 жыл бұрын

Another great lesson, Quincy. I admire how you are so clear in your instructions, what different things to consider, and your playing is so swingin', clear, creative and with presence.Thanks!

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your super kind words Robert. Glad you find my videos helpful. See you on the next one!

@rodrigocantujazz 2 жыл бұрын

great lesson! thanks!

@jenko701 10 ай бұрын

Outstanding .

@drumqtips 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@kotn2 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for good jazz lessons. You give clear understanding what is jazz drumming is!

@drumqtips 5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@DonaldSturgeAnthonyMcKenzieII 2 жыл бұрын

Love what you’re doing

@chiccoaccornero2821 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Maestro! Your teaching are very precious !! 👏👏👏👍👍💫💫☀️☀️☀️🙏🙏Keep Swingin' !!! 🥁🥁🥁🥰

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Chicco! Keep swingin!!

@diegomenendezjust654 2 жыл бұрын

Great lesson, great aproach Quincy! Regards from Argentina

@tomdrums88 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video man thanks!

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Tom! Thank you!

@andrewleventis8341 2 жыл бұрын

got it at last, thanks Quincy...

@sparksjazz Жыл бұрын

Awesome lesson and explanation!

@drumqtips Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. Glad you enjoyed it Marv!

@purostarros 3 жыл бұрын

Waiting for that lesson, thanks Q ,always great data for the mortals 👌

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

You bet! Thanks for watching:)

@massimodemajo 3 жыл бұрын

As usual, a beautiful lesson from you. Thank you Q-Tip 😊

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that Massimo!

@drummermikeclark 2 жыл бұрын

Great Stuff

@roccosamuele9323 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, Quincy. Really appreciate the emphasis on technique & avoiding injury and, as always, tying the lesson back to the greats who played uptempo - love the song list.

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rocco! See you later this week friend👍🏾

@JimBrooksDrums 2 жыл бұрын

Great lesson. Thank you Quincy!

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr. Brooks!

@richardstardust2355 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Quincy, i wanna thank you for sharing you're vast knowledge on Jazz drumming, it opens a lot of doors for me.

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

I love to hear that Richard. Thanks for watching!

@manu__alva Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot master. This lesson has a lot of things other lessons dont. Consice and super clear.

@drumqtips Жыл бұрын

My pleasure Man!

@TheEdwardProject 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best teachers on KZfaq. Thanks for all you do.

@drumqtips Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that Ed.

@manuelgchapajr2000 2 жыл бұрын

GREAT LESSON

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@nikitaptashko3430 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@alekosspanidis9702 2 жыл бұрын

Oh man, u re doin great work!!! We re learning from the other side of this planet.... Greetings from Greece,love ur work!!!

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers to you Alekos! Thanks for watching!

@michaellundgrendrums1058 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! I’ve been working on piecing together what works for me for quite a while (from various sources). Really appreciate the clear technique explanation.

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Michael!

@cjansenATL 2 жыл бұрын

This is great information. Thank you.

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Chris!

@martinapollo1537 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for this lesson !🤗🤗🤗

@drumqtips 11 ай бұрын

You are welcome Marin👍🏾

@yarpyarp85 3 жыл бұрын

Man! that was awesome. You're my favourite teacher online!

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that Matt!

@andremartinscardoso7383 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! Amazing tips!!! Best regards from Brazil!

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Obrigado for watching sir!

@vouroukaris2745 2 ай бұрын

Nice job thx man

@madriddimdubvancouver3614 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great lesson Q!

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mad!

@marwinsbosny6395 2 ай бұрын

Very helpful tips, thank you very much!

@drumqtips 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@michaelwoldman6646 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Quincy. You really help. I am still out jammin. But need build more speed like you say.

@153tonyt 6 ай бұрын

Hey Quincy,Beautifully explained…..and PLAYED!

@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

@marianorefojosmusic9080 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man! Thanks you. Another beautiful and warm class. Realmente lo aprecio mucho y estudio con ellos. Gracias! Saludos !

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias Mariano!

@peterevans366 3 жыл бұрын

Great lesson much appreciated ❤️

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure as always PE!

@alanmikkelsen400 2 жыл бұрын

I´ve been years looking for this data. Thank you!

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Alan!

@waynecastillo3512 Жыл бұрын

Thx Quincy your Cook'n w/ Grease & Speaking the real old school Be Bop, like they say follow the Leader

@TheRealWillGeronimo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Quincy! I’ll need to work on my ride swinging. It really sucks right now but the breakdown you have in playing like a polka really makes it easy to understand.

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Will!

@santih5043 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent conception and sound!

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that Santi!

@AlexisTovilla 3 жыл бұрын

Thak you so much Quincy!!!!!!!!

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Alexis!

@MrAlasoft 3 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT !!!

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it Roberto!

@eilampniel2962 3 жыл бұрын

U are really a great drummer i love your style alot! There are not many good jazz drummers out there but u are for sure one!. Would love to see more max roach lessons

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that Eilam! More Max is on the way!

@rjrichmusic 2 жыл бұрын

I was taught to count measures like 16ths like 1e&a 2e&a etc up to 8 or 12 depending on the form to keep that think slow idea you mentioned. It keeps track of the quarter but feels way more relaxed than 1234 per measure. Thanks for another great lesson Q!

@igorstankovic3275 2 жыл бұрын

exelent teaching aproach.tnx man

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Igor!

@JoelCarbonellGonell 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you as always master!!

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joel!

@boomerisback6545 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for another great lesson

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@nanhoi 2 жыл бұрын

Genial ! Muy buena data !

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Gracias!

@colinhinton8186 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Quincy!!

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching brother Colin!

@edpias7881 3 жыл бұрын

Quincy thank you, this is great :-)

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Ed!

@richspicer7818 2 жыл бұрын

Another great lesson Quincy! Thanks man!

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rich!

@richspicer7818 2 жыл бұрын

Hello again Mr. Q, I really enjoyed your lesson showing 5 ways to play Jazz from the Syncopation book. However, I find when I work on playing the first two ways, using alternating snare and bass drum my ride cymbal pattern turns into a shuffle instead of the traditional ride pattern. Is there an easy way to correct this? Thanks, Richie

@sebastianbalaydagosto7802 5 ай бұрын

Great. Thanks

@drumqtips 5 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@fortedrummer3026 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Professor Davis, for this lesson! You are presenting the precise information and instruction that I need at this very time. I have been an on-again, off-again part-time drummer since high school (which was a very long time ago). I have always loved jazz (thanks to my dad) and always wanted to play jazz, but have always struggled to play fast tempos, which of course limited my opportunities. Just a few days ago, I got to play a jazz gig with my son-my first gig in a year and a half. I really enjoyed it and it went well enough for me that I'm inspired to work on my jazz drumming techniques again. I also want to be able to play uptempo samba grooves. I enjoy playing many styles of music. When I was younger, I was too impatient to play music to focus enough on drumming techniques. Now, I'm all about learning and developing good technique. It makes all the difference. I appreciate your entire Q-Tip series!

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story and thanks for supporting my channel. All the best to you and look out for more videos to come!

$@fractalinc$

@fractalinc 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The advice to just 'think 2 and 4' turned the lights on over here.

@robvriens8812 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Have to start working on lifting again! Thanks for the reminder

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

Ha! Glad I could motivate you to start lifting again Rob:)

@extrashuggah6672 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mr Davis ! Thank you so much for your precious advices. I've searched a bit in the comments but i don't think i've seen someone quite in my case, so here's my question (anyone feel free to answer obviously) : I've been drumming for 18 years now, have had periods of intense practicing or like not at all for alternate years, and as far as i can remember this was always something that would make me struggle for ever. Thing is i can now play everything pretty relaxed and not hurting myself, and i've been teaching for years these positions, and kind of same advices about not holding hard, playing with all of your fingers and keeping the sticks in the inside phalanges, "spreading" the motion and effort across every part of your arm. But i never achieved to do it myself haha. It instantly hurts and i can barely hold a full song. Even though i try to relax, progressively raising the tempo, warm up - stretch / take breaks, it's like it's all for nothing when i try it again or reach fast tempos. My fingers seem weak, my grip progressively tighten, my suppleness suddenly disappears and it feels unbearable pretty quick until i play only quarter notes or just take it slower lol. What would be your advice on getting over it ? Thank you and everyone !

@insanedrummer89 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful explained man. Man such a jazz pro!

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that as always Barret!!

@insanedrummer89 2 жыл бұрын

@@drumqtips I need a vid on playing the hi hat in places other than 2 and 4. That shit Mystifies me. I’m decent at snare and bass comping but yeah

@fitzroi47 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome… !

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Fitz!

@3willyd Жыл бұрын

Brother Q!!!!! I was just telling one of my students this, switching between the "shout" or polka and the swing, yesterday!! I'm sending them all this video today.

@drumqtips Жыл бұрын

My dude!! Got your message on fb. Bout yo write back brother👊🏾

@bshubo 3 жыл бұрын

great stuff! thanks!

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Bobby!

@alfredbeasley1 Жыл бұрын

Hey Quincy...... I love your playing on Lost in Thought.

@drumqtips Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that Al🙏🏾. That’s my favorite song on the album.

@alfredbeasley1 Жыл бұрын

Is it possible for you post an instructional video of what you are playing on "Lost in Thought " ? I know you are busy with many things... It's just that "Lost in Though"t (is to us drummers) the new "Fred" by Tony Williams. We all say that you are the Tony Williams / Alan Dawson of this generation.

@stevethulander8938 3 жыл бұрын

I gotta tell ya, Q - I was following along, and understanding. And, finally, you got to what I've been working on - even at the pad: INTERACTIVE rhythms between the ride and the other 3 limbs. At the pad, or even using the hands alone, it's a heck of a lot of fun to mix in rhythms between the ride and the limbs; almost never using the standard dotted eighth rhythm. There are various ways of developing these rhythms - just explore; first w/o sitting at the kit. Start slow to get the feel of exploring rhythms with both hands - coming in and of the underlying pulses: unisons, opposites, rests, 1/2 time, double-time, poly-rhthms, accents, presses . . . thank you, so kindly, Quincy. Great channel !!

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

That's it Steve. As long as everything feels good then it's all on the table for sure! Thanks for sharing and watching sir:)

@ByronWookieLandham Жыл бұрын

Super cool Q! Some things you mentioned actually brought me back to the years I worked with Betty Carter.. You have to be relaxed, and breathe. It's so important to develop a report with the group and ride cymbal before getting too busy comping with your other limbs. I usually think of whole notes when comping and half notes if soloing during fast tempos. It can be applied many ways in terms of time feel or inprov... Happy New Year! Health and happiness brother. Let's talk sometime... BL🙏🏾🎶

@drumqtips Жыл бұрын

Byron!!! Much respect for you bro Bryan. That must have been incredible to play with Betty. Awesome tip with the whole notes👍🏾. I wanted to play with her sooooooo bad. All the best to you and your family in 2023 brother👊🏾

@shneydermane 2 жыл бұрын

Damn I wish I discovered your channel sooner. Truly a wealth of knowledge, love it.

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the lesson! Thanks for watching.

@dennisblassnig9144 3 жыл бұрын

best video so far about uptempo. what i discovered is, that once you got to a certain tempo and don't practice that much you'll lose a bit the quickness in your ride hand but you will never lose the ability to hear that fast. So when i play a gig when i haven't played in a long time, i'm able to make it feel at that tempo and let it feel relaxed even if my technique is a bit rusty and i'm not hitting every single note. So one of the most important things is to train your ears to be able to hear the fast.

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Dennis. That's a great point! We can play fast unless we can hear fast...and slow at the same time:)

@mamajuke6309 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent lesson Q! My main training for uptempo was trying to keep up with Thunder back in the WMU days after you had left town. That was a challenge indeed! Peace from Jon Wert in NYC

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

Ha! Yeah, that was part of my training too Jon:) Good to see you man. Hope all is well!

@Badtvset 3 жыл бұрын

Great opening solo!

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@brycejohnson8486 Жыл бұрын

Im hoping to attend unt in a few years and your videos are very helpful :)

@drumqtips Жыл бұрын

We look forward to seeing you!

@ericsheckton9915 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been struggling with this ride technique for a while. Thanks for breaking it down and giving me a “reset” device for practice. It’s so easy to practice a mistake and yet so hard to correct it. Nice work and thank you.

@drumqtips 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Eric! Glad it helped.

@Delsbo 3 жыл бұрын

Think slow, act fast! Brilliant lesson Quincy, thanks! 👍👍👍

@drumqtips 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that Paul!

@Delsbo 3 жыл бұрын

@@drumqtips As I’m practicing, I find that consistency with the left foot/hi hat is key to improvising and comping with the left hand/snare at fast tempos. Provided the ride cymbal beat is sorted out of course 😊👍