Making Metronome Practice Fun

Making Metronome Practice Fun | Mark Kelso

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We recently had the very special honour of hosting Mark Kelso out to our studios! The lesson topic was "Making Metronome Practice More Fun" which we knew was going to be beneficial for all drummers of all levels. Needless to say, I think you're going to like it.
Mark's ability to play a wide variety of musical styles has scored him gigs with artists such as Michael Buble, Shania Twain, Gino Vanelli, and Pete Townsend. Mark has been featured in Drums ETC., Canadian Musician, and DRUM! magazine and has also been a featured clinician for many different drum festivals such as Montreal Drumfest, Musicfest, and Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC).
If you leave a comment with your favourite part of the lesson, you'll be automatically entered to win 1 copy of Mark's new album "Mark Kelso and the Jazz Exiles", as well as his upcoming DVD titled "Musician First, Drummer Second".
Lesson Index:
00:13 - Spoken Word of Rhythm
02:22 - "The Jazz Exiles" by Mark Kelso and The Jazz Exiles
10:06 - Introduction
14:30 - Making Metronome Practice More Fun
49:45 - "Aqueous" by Mark Kelso and The Jazz Exiles
55:50 - Q & A
01:06:04 - "Fred's Fast City" by Mark Kelso and The Jazz Exiles
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Пікірлер: 514

@otherdrummer5409 8 жыл бұрын

You know, we all have that phase in our musical career where we just want to give up. We tell ourselves "everyone else is better than me", "ill never make it big", "I'm not that good, so whats the point?" etc. But man, that speech Mark gave at the beginning really did help me realize that it isn't about making it big, it is about getting better. I remember meeting Mark backstage after playing with Horacio Hernandez. The guy was amazing and super nice. One of the most talented people I have ever met.

@JustSean714 Жыл бұрын

Dude I needed to read this, bless your soul sir.

@carloshenriqueiq 8 жыл бұрын

The best part for me was defenetely the humility of the drummer! His humility, saying how hard it was at the beginning of his studies is really refreshing for me! Thanks for the lesson!

@theDOAdrummer 8 жыл бұрын

My favorite part was honestly the entire thing, and how humbly he presented the material when he's light years ahead of most.

@patrickbourke2385 8 жыл бұрын

This guy has so much groove

@hunterthompson5220 8 жыл бұрын

This guy is an incredible instructor! As a young drummer I'm constantly looking for ways to improve my time, and this concept of metronomic displacement is just great for practicing that!

@KDMI86 8 жыл бұрын

My absolute favourite part of this tutorial was the mentioning of "Before, Burying and Behind" the beat. This was the biggest topic that I as a drummer had to succumb to, and still find myself tested by every day. Groove is by far the secret weapon and knowing how to place it within those "Three B's" is your ammunition. A wise percussionist will always have this ideal at their core.

@DrumeoOfficial 8 жыл бұрын

LESSON INDEX: 00:13 - Spoken Word of Rhythm 02:22 - "The Jazz Exiles" by Mark Kelso and The Jazz Exiles 10:06 - Introduction 14:30 - Making Metronome Practice More Fun 49:45 - "Aqueous" by Mark Kelso and The Jazz Exiles 55:50 - Q & A 01:06:04 - "Fred's Fast City" by Mark Kelso and The Jazz Exiles If you leave a comment with your favourite part of the lesson, you'll be automatically entered to win 1 copy of Mark's new album "Mark Kelso and the Jazz Exiles", as well as his upcoming DVD titled "Musician First, Drummer Second".

@XxBurningCorexX 8 жыл бұрын

Jared, please keep your beard forever. Sincerely, everyone who cares

@louisnadeau1 8 жыл бұрын

+Drumeo I never understood the concept of playing in front, on or behind the beat, but the demonstration was really clear. I can hear the difference!

@DrumeoOfficial 8 жыл бұрын

+BurningCore It's already gone. The person who matters most, my wife, hated it. So that was the end of that. #endofanera

@XxBurningCorexX 8 жыл бұрын

+Drumeo aww man.. Well, the wife definitely has more of a say than we do, so glad you did the right thing!

@capitancambio 8 жыл бұрын

+Drumeo and Mark Kelso thanks a million for this great lesson. I've specially enjoyed the part about playing ahead and laid back I've started to take drumming a bit more seriously recently after fooling around for long time. One of my favourite drummers is Matt Cameron, and I always wondered why in tunes such as Light years by pearl jam or in blackhole sun the groove had such a great feeling, and I think it's just that laidback bit and how the notes seem to be dragged a bit behind the actual tempo. I never though of it and that's the next thing I'll tackle in my next practice. Thanks again!

@EntidadLibre 8 жыл бұрын

The spoken word of rhythm was really moving! Thanks for this awesome lesson.

@GamerFreakMachine 8 жыл бұрын

My favourite part of the video was Marks positive vibe and just his happiness that made me hooked to continue watching the lesson :) and damn! His playing is super smooth too.... I felt a little butter when I touched my screen!

@yikelu 4 жыл бұрын

Been using the offbeat metronome exercises for a few months now, progressed from 8ths to 16ths, and now to triplets. I was inspired to do that from several different videos ... this one, Benny Greb's, 80/20 drummer's. It is an awesome class of exercises, they mess with my mind and I hear things differently after getting decent at one of them. I can really hear very clearly the space between the subdivisions and where I am inside of that. Absolutely great.

@alekscarrillo3974 8 жыл бұрын

Best part, min. 53:10, that stick swipe on the hi-hat was on point! Musically amazing!

@alancarver2511 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah and did you see how he turns his stick around at 53:03?!

@dominicmancuso 8 жыл бұрын

I love the Kelso shoulder shrug. Ok on a serious note i have been around Mark's drumming for a very long time. Whether it has been watching him in various contexts to performing with him in various scenerios, one thing remains consistent; the pulse and subdivisions are constantly flowing through him. It is a physical manifestation that Mark internalizes allowing the pulse of the music into and through him. He's down right one of my favorite drummers!!!! Cheers on a fantastic offering brother.

@freedom13245 8 жыл бұрын

jazz drummers are always the sickest!

@glud800 8 жыл бұрын

He's a metal drummer ffs -_-

@freedom13245 8 жыл бұрын

a metal drummer playing for herbie hancock and Chaka Khan and with that left foot tecnique and jazz feeling and jazz songs he's playing in this video...?!?!

@lukerogers151 8 жыл бұрын

+Gabriel Ludwick No, he isn't. Dumbass.

@peanutter99 8 жыл бұрын

+Gabriel Ludwick Wtf, he is not a metal drummer.... did you not even listen to his cd's band name?

@glud800 8 жыл бұрын

I was kidding guys :) I know he's a jazz drummer :)

@braydonmaritagordon7568 8 жыл бұрын

Love having a different way of looking at using metronomes for practice purposes. Also loved watching him play. Working on time and feel being one and the same is key for all drummers

@KayZee1957 8 жыл бұрын

I'm not a big jazz or jazz fusion fan but that is some kick ass, musical drumming. I'd go to the crossroads and makes the devil's deal to play about half that well. Jared, what you and the rest of the Drumeo crew have accomplished in just a few years is really remarkable. The constant push for quality in presentation and material really shows. Through it, you define the state of the art in online music education.

@Radika95 8 жыл бұрын

Wow, I got goosebumps from that intro.

@cfyves 8 жыл бұрын

This is an incredible session. Thank you very much for having Mark Kelso in the Drumeo studio.

@gabrielgomer 8 жыл бұрын

What a phenomenal drummer. I mean that timing is UNREAL!

@EmmaSunertonBurl 8 жыл бұрын

loved the speech at the start, and the way you describe the use of making the click not on the one to create a good feel. inspiring!

@SethAdamMusic 8 жыл бұрын

This was really insightful and helpful. I think playing "in between" the metronome is totally going to help my groove and feel. Thanks for the lesson!

@fustin 8 жыл бұрын

Mark's clinic's are some of the best, most informative clinics I've ever been too. Plus he's a pretty swell dude.

@daynelawless 8 жыл бұрын

Brilliant lesson. Brilliant teacher. Brilliant production. 5 stars!

@bryancarson6935 8 жыл бұрын

My favorite part was the demonstration of the click on the last 16th accent. The reason I enjoyed it so much, was mainly because I have been playing drums with worship bands or garage bands for a while now--and being self taught--was always worried that I've somehow ruined my playing by not focusing on the right things, or learning classically. That part of the lesson--and the fact that I could play along with the click to force it to other sixteenths without getting too caught up--really empowered and encouraged me. Thanks for this lesson Mark, and Jared. Well done.

@hwangman 8 жыл бұрын

That first song was great. Not normally a fan of that style of music but Mark's playing and energy made it really fun to watch. Thanks Mark and Drumeo!

@norwaydude6 8 жыл бұрын

Hey, you guys should really try to get Mike Mangini to do a lesson where he talks about his technique (hands and feet), and how he hears the music and stuff like that

@tronlady1 6 жыл бұрын

All the recent DT stuff sounds like it has a drum machine to me. I can’t hear any dynamics and everything is exactly on the beat. Such a shame as he can probably play like mark....

@kaakatin 2 жыл бұрын

This is probably my favourite Drumeo clip. I keep coming back to this.

@TheDazz1964 8 жыл бұрын

Great lesson love the first track and the way he explains the before /on and after the beat. Also the beat shifting around 39min.

@wolfpack9iloilo 8 жыл бұрын

I'm from Toronto and every drummer here knows how he's the most influential drummer here. His groove is amazing as always. Had a blast seeing and meeting him in person. Jared is right, he is the most underrated drummer in the world. And the lesson is amazing and that Spoken Word is on point.

@gavinglover-composer993 8 жыл бұрын

My favorite part was being inspired for the first time in probably two years to actually have information that moved me (including the poem). I feel now that progressing in music, while it can be slow, has very rewarding life lessons as well as physical rewards in talent increase. Absolutely spectacular lesson.

@drummershort 8 жыл бұрын

Practicing on the off beat is enough to keep me busy for the next year. I've been playing for over 40 years, but the concept of putting the click track in different spots really opens up the creativity for fills and off rhythms such as sambas. I've always learned mainly by mimicking, but the concepts presented here will help me to develop my own style. This lesson gave me quite a few "AH! now I understand" (even in understanding what I have been doing with my own rhythms.) Thank you for the lesson.

@Jack--gu3lc 8 жыл бұрын

My favorite part of this video was when Mark was playing the jazz swung beat with the off note metronome! I Love watching all of your videos! Keep it up!

@lucabarone8215 8 жыл бұрын

just his knowledge throughout the whole lesson is great all of it is wonderful. very insightful. thanks for everything

@nathangreene3593 8 жыл бұрын

wow great lesson. Those drums sound amazing, love the way they are tuned. Also the ride cymbal that he is using sounds wonderful especially when he was playing the bell. Great concept for learning to play in time all the time! Thanks one of your best lessons!

@EsDuoba 8 жыл бұрын

It is amazingly great how the metronome is used. I use to use it just for simple, main beat, but know - you revealed me mush more :) Thank you.

@danielgoldstein5258 8 жыл бұрын

As a student of Mark's at Humber College, it was really awesome to see him give a lesson like this. Hopefully I can get to take lessons from him at some point! My favourite part of the lesson was when he put the click on the 4th 16th note and went crazy with all the modulation, so cool!

@davonwav 8 жыл бұрын

Really great lesson~! Really great players always have inspiring passion, just love to play and always shedding to get better.

@Toothmaryosep 8 жыл бұрын

Fantastic lesson! Superb drummer! I never knew I could make use of the metronome as a foundation for making creative rhythms while keeping in time. I could relate very well to the rushing and dragging concept as I am still struggling up to this moment. The lesson is very compact but I have grasped a ton of ideas that will definitely help improve my playing. Thank you Drumeo for your hardwork and exceptional drumming education.

@mikeevangelista1177 8 жыл бұрын

Wow unreal. That explains it all...... Thank you for that it's something I will share and listen to over and over. Great cymbal and drum sound also. Sharp n crisp

@okguy1282 8 жыл бұрын

I am a big, big smooth jazz fan. And this guy just kills it in a good way on those drums. As a beginner drummer I am like WOW!! Loved everything about this lesson....at this point in my drumming my favorite was the 'The Jazz Exiles' part!

@SteveToccoDrummer 8 жыл бұрын

I saw Mark Kelso perform when he was on tour with Gino Vannelli. Mark blew me away with his perfect groove, chops and technique. I've been a fan ever since. So glad to see him featured on Drumeo.

@dexterverrill6925 8 жыл бұрын

I loved his explanation of being ahead, right on, and behind the beat. This really put time and feel in a better perspective with me (and also told me that I have a lot to work on). This lesson was extremely inspiring! I'll have to try the "metronomic displacement". Thanks Mark and Jared!

@flotuc 8 жыл бұрын

it is good to see and hear someone, who overcame such problems, as of feel or rushing etc... inspiring approach!

@jeanjaille4225 8 жыл бұрын

the part about the metronome is really awesome, such a simple concept.... that i never thought of lol ! thank you drumeo and Mark of course

@dbaerg 8 жыл бұрын

Favourite concept - using the metronome on the 4th sixteenth note, and pushing your focus. Amazing and creative use of such an important tool!

@sheylasantos4704 8 жыл бұрын

I´am starting from Brazillian rhytms in pandeiro, single drums, capoeira rhytms, for a complete drum set,,,its a crazy world!!! The poetry was amazing!! Congratulations for your work.

@tomaubier6670 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent !! Thanks Drumeo !

@MadEagleUSA 8 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this lesson, because it teaches that all Drummers need to expand their Boundaries and Mark Kelso explained very eloquently why its Important. Excellent lesson. I always look forward to these lessons in my Email. Thank you Jared Faulk for ALL you do for Drummers Everywhere!! 2 Thumbs Up!!

@mtarosky 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome and fun lesson all around. My favorite part was Mark playing grooves to the off beats of the metronome. This would totally make metronome practice more fun! Thanks Mark and Drumeo!

@JS45678 4 жыл бұрын

I just learned my first jazz beat a few weeks ago and I’ve gone from being a beginner drummer who loves hard rock to jazz! As much as I love GnR, I feel my jazz beat much more naturally and less mechanically than my rock beat. I’m not sure if I’ll ever be the next great jazz drummer but I’m going to just enjoy my simple jazz beat for now. 🚬😎

@JEANgaddielart_127 8 жыл бұрын

This real drums living! Wich part I liked most? Everything! Thanks drumeo & Mark Kelso. bless!

@davegregg1512 2 жыл бұрын

OMG!! The idea is just so darn brilliant!! Thanks Mark!!!

@HadEnough745 8 жыл бұрын

Great Lesson! Practicing with the click the 3rd sixteenth note was challenging at first but like Mark says, keep a positive outlook and do not get discouraged if it doesn't come right away. I worked at at it for an hour or so and now I'm tearing it up.

@rmcfee 8 жыл бұрын

Fascinating!! Incredible lesson.

@austinjohnd 8 жыл бұрын

My favorite part of this lesson is him explaining the lay back playing. Awesome lesson!

@StompL7 8 жыл бұрын

I loved that lesson. It was really inspiring and like you said Jared: it's great when you can practice the material right after the video. My favorite part of the vid is definitely the displacing 16th solo. He has great groove !

@damienjdunne2504 8 жыл бұрын

well done Drumeo boys a great lesson I loved all of it. Thanks.

@theethanatorem 8 жыл бұрын

Beautiful musicality. Absolutely inspiring.

@MaxSenitt 8 жыл бұрын

one of my TOP favourite musicians for a long time! Thanks for this!

@paxvieuw 8 жыл бұрын

nice to understand the ways you can afford a beat... that's my favorite part of this lessons. when we listening to Stewart Copeland from The Police we can hear him playing ahead. Thank you Mark and Jared.

@yarpyarp85 8 жыл бұрын

What an amazing man and an amazing teacher. Thanks Mark!

@CameronMSaliba 8 жыл бұрын

My favourite part of the lesson was the poem at the start, it was awesome! Thanks Mark Kelso and Drumeo!

@WorldDrummerStef 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome lesson Mark! I lots of useful information, and great drumming!

@rhythmsaint73 7 жыл бұрын

MArk/Drumeo I really enjoyed this. As a drummer Ive had the fortunate to be able to have it as my job all my life and it's people like Mark who represent its meaning.

@alfredogurreaescajedo9040 8 жыл бұрын

awesome lesson!. My favourite is the entire lesson...the concept of use and modulate the tempo

@gillesc26200 8 жыл бұрын

Waouwwww!!!This guy is awesome! At 51:30 begins my favorite part: no click, just his inner clock. He not only masters the time, but with elegance and finesse!!!

@PellJuran 8 жыл бұрын

Fantatsic lesson - opened up a whole new area to explore. Favourite part was the piece he played exploring the 4th 16th note. Sounded really wonderful.

@jefechops2815 8 жыл бұрын

43:10-44:20 was my biggest take away from this. Super stoked to play with only the accent on and see how much my groove improves! Thanks Mark and Drumeo

@dariocievski645 8 жыл бұрын

Great lesson, thank you Drumeo.

@claydrums 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Mark, Great lesson, years ago I had a Peter Erskine dvd where he talked about counting the subdivision on the quarter note to keep good time. Your lesson really takes this further. For jazz, I already practice with the metronome on the upbeat instead the downbeat. Your lesson goes even further. Thanks, claydrums

@mizradominguez4030 8 жыл бұрын

Wooow this lesson opened my mind so much, I have to say that the full lesson is my favorite part :)

@karin9765 3 жыл бұрын

I'm practicing to the intro song and I never get tired of it, so much variation!

@coiLz0r911 8 жыл бұрын

So precise, yet so incredibly groovy. Amazing.

@TheVenusProjectInfo 8 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best lessons yet!!!

@VidZgoncOfficial 8 жыл бұрын

So very awesome! Simple but at the same time drummers forget to practice that! Love it!

@jamsjr44 8 жыл бұрын

I have never heard of Mark Kelso but you have definitely picked up a new fan in me! This was awesome!

@97lyrics97 7 жыл бұрын

jamsjr44 haha if you around toronto you would!! hes head of percussion at humber college was never considered good enough to be excepted. haha

@Bigdrum2 6 жыл бұрын

jamsjr44. I agree. Me as well. This was awesome.

@cliffcollings5254 8 жыл бұрын

Amazing job! The best bit was the speech by far! Great soul and feel dude.

@aaronrivera4745 8 жыл бұрын

That poem and that jam in the beginning blew me away.

@JAYDIZLEx 8 жыл бұрын

My favorite part is when mark described how to maintain and control time and feel within the same tempo. Showing how to pull back and push forward rather than let the click control me as the player. I really can't wait to practice. Very practical!

@97lyrics97 7 жыл бұрын

JamesPlev some people are so fortunate to be able to have him as a teacher

@matthiasspitz 8 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! Awesome playing, Mr Kelso!! I loved this lesson! I've heard your playing for the first time in this lesson, and I absolutely loved your groove, your ideas, your chops and your control! It's actually outstanding to me! I really love the soloing bit over the 3rd-16th-click at 37:15! Actually, I believe if you took away the click, I'd possibly be equally impressed with the solo because the groove, the feel and all these ideas and fills really stood out to me! __________________

@swford15 8 жыл бұрын

I love the part of this video if just being able to expand my thoughts of timing and then trying them on my kit

@lesscott8364 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Jared - thanks for having Mark do a video. He really makes those drums sing! The part I liked best was his different approach in working with the metronome. It takes you to a different level of listening.

@TancrediLoCigno 8 жыл бұрын

Hey guys, so I want make a statement about Mark and his lesson. Talking about playing around the metronome, I really enjoyed his philosophy. The majority of drummers, me included, conceive the displacement as a rhythmic illusion, something that 'in a good way' bothers the groove. Obviously it depends from the genre, the situation and how you want to use it, but Mark thinks about this concept as an accent to follow, like some sort of melody that leads the groove and this opens a whole new world of perspectives. It's a way more musical approach, I really appreciated it. Plus, that ride is unbelieveble

@joelsales5093 2 жыл бұрын

Obrigado pela imensurável aula, que musicalidade com perfeitas técnicas, meus parabéns.

@powellrandolph 8 жыл бұрын

I love Mark's enthusiasm for teaching and learning. I'm a new fan of Mark's :-)

@tedbest2124 8 жыл бұрын

My favorite part of this lesson is when he said musician first, drummer second. I don't know how many time i have seen drummers so concerned with how fast they are playing or if they cal play that "sick" fill. As a drummer I am always thinking of ways to better the music that I am playing. Dynamics are one the most important things about music it creates the feel. Mark Kelso is an inspiration to anyone who considers them self a musician.

@DrumeoOfficial 8 жыл бұрын

+Ted Best - Congrats, Ted! You've been chosen as the winner for Mark Kelso's NEW DVD: 'Musician First, Drummer Second". Please message me at justin@drumeo.com. :)

@rockdrummer2001 8 жыл бұрын

One of my fav lessons on drumeo!!!

@derekbaker2665 8 жыл бұрын

My favorite part was at 31:40 and Mark is playing to the click on the upbeats. Sounds fun. Can't wait to try it.

@DrumeoOfficial 8 жыл бұрын

+derek baker Congratulations, Derek! You've been chosen as the winner of Mark Kelso and the Jazz Exiles NEW CD: 'Stealing From My Youth'. Please message me at justin@drumeo.com. :)

@DrummerJesus 8 жыл бұрын

I can't get over that poem in the intro. it's perfect

@lexestrada9556 8 жыл бұрын

I'm just waiting for my first Paiste cymbal, I ordered Paiste Traditional 16 crash. Very nice to see this video, inspiring!

@HenryPerez_royal_hp 8 жыл бұрын

Wow, i came away learning a ton from this video! i used to be the exact same way, i would listen to recording, and i would especially love it when, say i would play a halftime shuffle and it would have that "oh yeah baby that feels so good" vibe to it. Then, the following track would come along and i would be like....why the hell does it sound like I'm dragging this so much! Mark makes so much sense with the back, middle, ahead theory. Excellent lesson!

@rodolfoamaralguitar 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this video! I´m a guitar player and all these concepts are really helpfull for all types of musicians.

@StartdrummingDe 8 жыл бұрын

He is a great Drummer! Absolutly! I love his playing with Holy Cole, just to mention! All the best and thanx fot this great Lesson! Jürgen

@quickjan 8 жыл бұрын

I liked everything in this lesson, from opening poem (which should be posted separately as well), through explications, samples, to music playalongs. It has everything what one can expect from a lesson - motivation, detailed explaining why and how to do what should be done and most importantly delivers what is in the title of the lesson. Metronome has been re-discovered for me :)

@daniel_blackburn 8 жыл бұрын

Loved the speech about rhythm in the beginning, very inspiring!

@Onetwostu 8 жыл бұрын

To hard to pin down my favorite part. What a great lesson, thanks Mark!

@dladle75 8 жыл бұрын

Great video! Mark Kelso is an inspiration.

@ifount 7 жыл бұрын

my favorite part is when mark created a dynamic chart using his two drumsticks. he is awesome, drumeo is awesome, thanks for this! can't wait to practice!

@MirkkoDeMaio 8 жыл бұрын

beautiful playing and great lesson.

@AlbertoGF12 8 жыл бұрын

My favourite part of the lesson is when he plays with those accents on the &'s, great feel!!

@Drummin4jesus1 8 жыл бұрын

Why have I never heard of this guy. Great drummer! I liked the part on moving that 16th note around. It is something I have been working on myself moving it with different drums. I work on the snare than another day maybe the bass drum. Great stuff and I can see how being able to move it around within the click can really help your groove inside the time. Cool stuff! Thanks Drumeo ! :)