The Art of Percussive Presence: Benny Greb's Memorable UK Drum Show Talk

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11 ай бұрын

join me as i take the stage at the UK Drum Show. In this talk, i delve into the art of staying fully present while playing the drums, unlocking maximum quality and musical prowess. With a dash of humor, I hope this offers some profound insights into the inner workings of a drummer's mind. The thoughts that guide every drummer's hands (or not) are an often overlooked part of the chain. let me know in the comments if you've experienced something like this before yourself and if you wanna make it a part of your practice. all the best
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@RustyKnorr 11 ай бұрын

This is the entire concept of mindfulness. Music as meditation is a beautiful and insightful approach. Thank you for this gift, Benny. ❤

@YamahaMK 3 ай бұрын

What an actor is Benny Grab !! And what a drummer ! This Mr Benny Grab !!!

@Eugzark 11 ай бұрын

I think that this applies to every musician and not only drummers ❤❤❤😅😅😅

@nomanshigh3058 11 ай бұрын

If you know the way broadly you'll see it in all things. -Miamoto Musashi

@ekudrums 11 ай бұрын

This really goes with anything in life in general... living in the moment instead of thinking about the future constantly :)

@simonrobinson1317 11 ай бұрын

Such valuable advice! I’ve been noticing my mind drift when I’m playing songs we’ve played in my band 100s of times and that’s when the energy and vibe of the song diminishes! Mindfulness in music! Love it Benny! Keep bringing us these valuable teachings 🙏🏻

@muggzzzzz 11 ай бұрын

It's not about drumming only, it's literally about everything in our lives! We should be conscious and mindful!

@nickdenardo6479 11 ай бұрын

i've noticed myself in this zone before, where every hit on every part of the instrument seems right..... feels right..... it's not super flashy or impressive to anyone, but you feel yourself locked into your instrument and your groove. it is a different kind of satisfaction, but it is very gratifying. well said, Mr Greb

@pietzsche 11 ай бұрын

Everyone who grew up playing computer games calls this being in the zone, but if you want to look it up psychologists call it a flow state, it's worth looking it up, as there are techniques to get there

@jonasstone1520 10 ай бұрын

Great content. That part about Steve Jordan is spot on.

@krenwregget7667 11 ай бұрын

being present and in the moment is so importand for a lot of things but especially music which is essentially a converstaion. You have to listen to what the others are saying and respond.

@TopDownDrumming 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely spot on and amazing advice from a master.

@hearpalhere 11 ай бұрын

This is really superb life advice!

@mattressfour20 11 ай бұрын

I love your logical yet laughter inducing way of explaining the concepts you feel are important. Your clinic in Wellington, New Zealand several years ago was so informative and joyous. Memorable as! Drums for life!!

@elliotalfieri5766 11 ай бұрын

This is so true!

@davidgomersall7185 11 ай бұрын

Proper words of wisdom, delivered with Benny's trademark wit 😊

@gabor.kovacs 11 ай бұрын

Really valuable and yet simple advice, thank you. I really like your old speeches Benny, could you possibly share the new ones in full length? Could you possibly share the new ones in full length? Share the new ones in full length? As some wise man said earlier, If you repeat something, you give it more value ;)

@sarinsahil 11 ай бұрын

Benny Greb dropping another gem! Thank you for the perspective. Always grateful :)

@RamziAttia 11 ай бұрын

Amazing insight, thank you!

@rafaeldurand23 11 ай бұрын

Amazing advice! I will try it

@agatho84 11 ай бұрын

Awesomeee!! Thank you Benny!

@rosslmccallum 11 ай бұрын

Great presentation! Thank you, Benny.

@jonathangray6563 11 ай бұрын

Wow. What a wonderful lesson from a wonderful man on so many levels. Thank you Benny Greb!

@ahie999 5 ай бұрын

OH good I love it❤

@Zangified02 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this lesson. As self-learning drummer this was truly helpful, God bless you.

@gadymarcus2362 11 ай бұрын

Magnifico.⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️

@icadrums 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!

@str1897 11 ай бұрын

So you tell me that people could witness a masterclass by Benny Greb and that there was a full show of him being funny and giving great knowledge ? I need this in full

@kkupsky6321 11 ай бұрын

Love you Benny. Boogie.

@sturla75 11 ай бұрын

Fantastic point Benny! So true. That´s why I always have felt it is so important to feel comfortable at my seat when doing a gig. Every drum, cymbal etc etc is placed exactly where I want them to be, my monitor mix is where I want it to be, mics properly places etc etc so I also don´t have to be thinking about those things when performing...and at least those are things I can control, so I try to make my starting place as comfortable as it can be for me.

@HansensOfficecom 11 ай бұрын

I love this guy.

@shgdrums 11 ай бұрын

This explains me all over! Lol am gonna try this and probably do what Benny did and laugh at myself but if it helps am gonna give it a shot! Thanks Benny 😊

@proutboy 11 ай бұрын

Max Sansalone (aka. dimsunk) gives very similar advice in his DVD, and I think that's what stuck with me the most.

@SAHBfan 11 ай бұрын

I was thinking about Max Sansalone, too - he is a master of making very simple groves sound fantastic.

@TheSuperfakir 11 ай бұрын

Muy bueno! La mejor enseñanza de de todas. Sirve para todos los ámbitos de la vida.

@Gab-qn1lf 11 ай бұрын

Soooo damn true. Know what you are doing and it will souds like you know what you're doing

@kevinharrah2260 11 ай бұрын

This can be applied to any job you have. Any relationship you have.....etc, etc...

@kevinharrah2260 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Benny for the stop and think moment here.

@AldeanLeger 11 ай бұрын

I like to sing along, either the bass part or the melody,

@MrBostonrobb 11 ай бұрын

This Cat is Mighty.

@francois2291 10 ай бұрын

C'est tellement vrai. Mais c'est le plus dur à faire.

@MrDaveondrums 11 ай бұрын

This is why mastering shuffles is so valuable to your drumming... each shuffle on each song has to have just the right 'lope', the right flow and down, up, and back beat..to do this you have to listen to each stroke and ghost note and relax... so you have to be really present... and this habit translates to other styles...just my 2 cents.....

@fernandoramalho-rg7jz 11 ай бұрын

❤

@MrShippens 11 ай бұрын

Well said, Master Greb. I have to burn that into my mind. Crazy, ´cause i now it from the camps😊

@ybchimp3069 11 ай бұрын

Its important for your whole life. In Germany we call it "Achtsamkeit". Stay in the present. Feel the way you are walking, smell the nature, taste the meal. Everytime, stay in present. Thanks Benny, this point is so important.

@contumancia 11 ай бұрын

Great! and what about the fills?? : )

@calebmolenda9588 11 ай бұрын

In my mind, what this comes down to is practice until you absolutely cannot play it wrong. When I play a show, I like to be able to enjoy it and not listen to my inner drummer telling me what to do. I can only do that when I put the hours into learning the songs until I know them upside down and backwards.

@heisenberg5747 11 ай бұрын

I would go see him just for the comedian show.

@kunjsomaiya4723 11 ай бұрын

Where is Benny's netflix special?

@MeloMiceli 11 ай бұрын

Is this video about me?...

@miketrommelschweinfaust4494 11 ай бұрын

In Germany heißt das "Achtsamkeit"...den Augenblick bewusst wahrnehmen!

@greganderson3096 11 ай бұрын

This guy meditates.

@madao1335 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful, that's why asian thinker alway say aware

@SAHBfan 11 ай бұрын

I know this feeling very well, except in my case it goes like this: “ There is a two bar solo coming up - and I’m going to rush it. Oh no, I know I’m going to rush it, because I always rush it. It is going to be embarrassing and humiliating and I wish we didn’t have to play this song because I always screw it up and… oh no! Here is the solo AARRGGHH! Damn. I rushed it and it sound awful… I knew I’d do it, I just knew I would” 😡😡😡