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This Has Become a Dying Art for Drummers
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Күн бұрынIn this video, "This Has Become a Dying Art for Drummers," I discuss and demonstrate a couple of helpful ways drummers can become better at soloing on the snare drum. This has become a drying art for drummers because it is more en vogue to play a lot of toms during solos. But the reality is that in jazz, most of the great jazz drummers center their ideas around the snare drum because jazz drumming is strongly rooted in rudimental drumming. This lesson, "This Has Become a Dying Art for Drummers" will help drummers become more comfortable playing only on the snare drum for drum solos.
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@nelsonpalmer4831 6 ай бұрын
More than 78 years ago I started with a single snare drum - such a pure demo of how good a snare can sound. Thank you -
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Much respect to you Mr. Palmer. 78 years of pure, drumming bliss. I’m sure. Again much respect to you, sir.
@jamessullenriot 6 ай бұрын
Solid lesson. Perfecting the simple is what makes many people feel that something is complex.
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Exactly Jaime!
@charliejames2298 6 ай бұрын
This is so much more wholesome than watching El Estarpio playing faster than the human ear can comprehend with one hand. I love how much fun your having behind that kit Quincy. I can almost hear the music that you're playing along with in your head
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
I appreciate that very much Charlie. I’m certainly always hearing music and I’m glad that it comes across when you listen to me. Cheers!
@manuelgchapajr2000 4 ай бұрын
Right after UIL solo and Ensemble competition here in Texas. Part of the end of the year semester test is for every student to play their UIL solo on a different instrument of their choice. This has included students playing piano guitar etc. it is amazing to see something like a rudimental solo on the Drumset or a marimba solo on the piano. Amazing how their creativity can come out and change the color of their piece. My goal is to see their musical performance from inside their heart. M Chapa
@user-ek2go3tw1u 6 ай бұрын
And your drums SPEAK!!!!! GREAT TONE FOR THIS STYLE
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
I appreciate that very much!
@luigisavoia2401 6 ай бұрын
A good rudimentary drummer doesn't need a lot of drums. I wasn't, so I had to surround myself with a giant drumset to make it look like I was doing a lot more than I was. Not the case anymore.
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Ha! I appreciate your honesty Luigi. Thanks for sharing! Glad you’re matured:)
@user-ek2go3tw1u 6 ай бұрын
Yessir im.a rock guy and a huge SMALL DRUMSET...makes a difference sounding big and pushing a band !!!! A 26x14 14x12 16 and 18 set...BEEEEYOOOUTEEFUL...
@TheCarelessAquarius 6 ай бұрын
I agree but a really good drummer with a big drum set can be magical as well. Such as Neil Peart, Danny Carrey, and Mike Portnoy are just a few examples.
@ofdrumsandchords 6 ай бұрын
Depends on what you play. If you play latin music, you need some percussions. Campanas, wood-blocks (foot and hand played), timbales to play the cascara... And when I listen to Simon Phillips, Billy Cobham, Gavin Harrison, I think these guys really need this stuff to express themselves because they are incredibly talented.
@garyguthrie1507 6 ай бұрын
Another great lesson, much respect to Mr Davis as a teacher and a good human!
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Thank you kindly Gary! Being a good human is important to me but I’m certainly not perfecto. Cheers my man!
@alanlopez5971 6 ай бұрын
Always great innovation and another huge door opener. I am lucky to catch this.
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Glad you got so much out of this lesson Alan!
@Cymbalgroove 6 ай бұрын
How could ANYBODY hate Quincy?? Some of the most logical stuff on KZfaq.
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Awe☺️. That’s very kind of you!
@Cymbalgroove 6 ай бұрын
True!@@drumqtips
@markravitz1684 6 ай бұрын
Quincy.....you make it look so easy! You break down what appears to be complex into simplicity. Thanks!
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
I do my best Mark. Glad it was helpful!
@Limeguy98 6 ай бұрын
Love the joy you bring to your teaching!!
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
When you teach what you love, you love what you teach:)
@michaelwoldman6646 6 ай бұрын
Really, I find it much easier to stay melodic or in form starting to solo with simple rudiment phrases on my snare. Got a long way to go though. Thanks again Q. I am always looking forward to learning more from you.
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
My pleasure Mike!
@JunkerOnDrums 6 ай бұрын
Thanks as always Q - You are just delightfully positive and straight forward inspiring. Rudiments are already melodic, and get a wonderful completely different expression in another subdivision. Another cool video :D
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
I appreciate that my man!
@edwardjwarnock6657 5 ай бұрын
Excellent video! I learned alot!
@drumqtips 5 ай бұрын
So glad to hear that Eddie!
@aranash6967 5 ай бұрын
Thanks and praise Master Q. All you share is a real blessing 🙌
@drumqtips 5 ай бұрын
You are very welcome my man!
@liamshandy 6 ай бұрын
Love this. As a lot of guys from my era, I came up wanting to play like John Bonham. As time went on, I realized who his idols must’ve been. So much of his soloing is snare based, full of paradiddle-diddles and 6-stroke rolls, quoting Max Roach and Philly Joe, Buddy Rich, and others. Love this video, thanks so much.
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Bingo Liam! That’s always a fascinating rabbit hole to find out who some of our hero drummers’ heroes were.
@joewar-booker5485 6 ай бұрын
Mr. Davis, delighted to greet you. Fantastic contribution as always. Your videos are a privilege for me. Sympathy and great drum tips/lessons. A very cordial greeting. Health, peace and love. 🥁💕
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
War, not peace! Always good to see your comment my man. Peace, love, health and great wealth to you my friend👊🏾
@theory42069 6 ай бұрын
I have been watching your videos for three years, ever since I started drumming, and I have learned so much from your content man. Thank you
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
I’m so happy that you’ve learned so much from watching my videos. That’s why I do them:-) Keep swinging!
@kellman777 5 ай бұрын
I really like your thinking. I studied with Jim Chapin for many years. One of his drills was to take a jazz standard and "sing" it on the drums. Of course, we also made a career of using the book Syncopation in every way we could think of. Sometimes, when I solo, I stop playing and sing a phrase, then play it on the drums and jam out.
@drumqtips 5 ай бұрын
Awesome you got to study with Mr. Chapin!
@steverichdrummr 4 ай бұрын
Very nice Quincy. Thanks, you have nice skills too.
@drumqtips 3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@thelmabradley7176 6 ай бұрын
I love centering around the snare drum when playing solos! Thanks so very much Quincy.
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@davidbrown9395 6 ай бұрын
Great example: Ben Riley's solos with Thelonious Monk in concert in Europe [Copenhagen?] (no toms in the kit- only bass, snare, ride, hihat ) PS Monk is my all time favorite
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Oh that's awesome. Thanks for mentioning that solo. Ben is so great!
@stevenwring7317 6 ай бұрын
Oh yes!, I thought nobody did this anymore, as I follow all the old drummers and I just love using the snare, base and hi hats only as they did, and it really is helping me play more with rhythm and time, full marks for this one young man!
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
There’s a few of us snare players still around Stevie. Glad you love it as much as I do.
@thomasfraioli361 6 ай бұрын
Great !! your lessons always give us drummers, what we need verses what we want . your video's are so organic , friendly and easy to learn from . KEEP EM COMIN QUINCY !!!!!!
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Glad you like them so much, Thomas!! More to come, my friend :-)
@Humhab 6 ай бұрын
Quincy, you have a great attitude and lots of enthusiasm and you are a blessing! And an amazing drummer!
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
I appreciate that very much. Thanks for watching!
@hollisdonaldson6822 6 ай бұрын
Nice lesson ! You 're the QD !
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Donny!
@caxixidrummer01 6 ай бұрын
As an old drummer I agree saying, focusing on Snare Drum while soloing is a dying art. However, playing for more than 40 years I really appreciate your lessons. They are phantastic and inspring and put new ideas in my head and you make me practice 🙂. So does this video. Outstanding. Thanks a lot and forget about the haters.
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
I appreciate that Tomaz! Thank you🙏🏾
@ChrisHenrick 5 ай бұрын
Lately I’ve been working on the rudimental ritual as taught by Alan Dawson as my warm up routine. It’s been a great challenge and a fun way to revisit all the rudiments, but I’ve felt a little blocked at times on how to apply them in a solo or when trading because I was trapped in the mentality of thinking I had to play them around the kit. I feel like this lesson has helped free me from this blockage, and I’m looking forward to trying these ideas out next time I’m at the kit. Thank you Quincy!
@drumqtips 5 ай бұрын
Keep me posted Chris. I'm confident you will start to understand how to convert the ritual and rudiments in general into real music!
@BONHAMOLOGY 6 ай бұрын
It gets really revealing if people are sitting in on a 2 piece kit ! Great topic. 👍🏼
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
It sure does!
@bonzomio 6 ай бұрын
Love it, Quincy! Very accessible lesson ... dynamic and syncopated! I would like that ride cymbal whenever you get tired of it. Peace!
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Wish I could let you have my ride. However, I'd be happy to give you a ride...in my car:)
@bonzomio 6 ай бұрын
Only if I can drive. beep beep-m beep beep, yeah!@@drumqtips
@Wiebe80 6 ай бұрын
Great ideas, wonderful playing! Thanks for sharing!
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@roccosamuele9323 6 ай бұрын
Mr Wilcoxon been spending quality time with me lately, so this lesson is well-timed 😉 & much appreciated. As always, love your energy, pal. 🙏 🙏
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Glad we were in sync for this one Roc. I hope all is well my friend!
@knuthagedorn 6 ай бұрын
Great Lesson again! I remember my former teacher Ralph Peterson talking about that same aspect once. The best part of the video for me though is the count of at 5:22 "Eins, zwei, drei, vier" that makes my day🤣 Besides all the deep drum wisdom, you're also such a funny guy, I love that! 👍 Greetings from Berlin!
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Firstly, that’s amazing you got to study with the great Ralph Peterson. Secondly, I was hoping to hear from my drummer friends and Deutschland for my count off, dedicated to them :-)
@Olliemets 6 ай бұрын
Awesome Quincy. I'm more a rock/blues R@B guy who has managed to fake out people with my jazz skills for years LOL. I caught the Daniel Glass Trio Saturday night at a local club, first Jazz club I'd been to in years. Really fired me up....thought a lot of you watching Daniel and these killer players. You nailed it here. Decisive, rythmic and melodic use of the snare drum with toms "sprinked" in. Nice touch with "playing it straight" on rudiments while swinging Great lesson !!!
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and sharing a bit of your story. Cheers to you, my man!
@hermandeboyd9864 6 ай бұрын
Great lesson. Keep it going.
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Will do Herm. Thanks for watching!
@primslim620 6 ай бұрын
Every time brother...every time. "The quality of rhythm" Never heard or seen those two words close enough together. And here you are speaking it. @14:50 All the spirits got to you that moment (talking about the modern drumming's "stepping away from tradition". Haha.
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Sometimes I get lucky in my freestyle banter. lol! Glad you appreciate those words; a concept that many don't think about when they try and play more "rhythmic".
@gonzalomercado8180 6 ай бұрын
This was my favorite class quincy! Thank You!❤
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Oh I'm so glad you enjoyed it so much! Cheers to you Gonzy:)
@cedareclipse 6 ай бұрын
Just found your lessons...and I LOVE THEM!!! I really enjoy watching/listening your playing too :-)
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Glad you like them! Thanks for your kind words:)
@ronroyer9479 6 ай бұрын
MAAANNN! QUINCY! I love your channel! EXCELLENT content always!
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
So happy to hear that Ron. Thanks for the kind words.
@ericpuente 6 ай бұрын
Great lesson Q! I have been working on melding rudiments and melodies and struggling a little so I am really happy you covered this. And staying on the snare - I feel like this is the Latin of all languages. Much respect to you - and just amazing your content and lessons keep getting better and better and hitting home. 🙌🎶🥁💃🕺
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Always great to hear from EP. If we're not strugglin' we ain't pushin. So here's to the struggle brother🍻
@zeichner42 6 ай бұрын
Great lesson! If I'm not mistaken, I believe that Philly Joe was a big fan of the books of Charley Wilcoxon, especially "Modern Rudimental Swing Solos for the Advanced Drummer" and often use them to warm up before a show. The snare is really the centerpiece of the drum set & it's also where jazz drumming started. You are absolutely right that it is an excellent place to start when developing solo ideas. By limiting ourselves to just snare (maybe with the addition of kick & hats), we're also forced to be more creative with our rhythmic melodies. I always enjoy these lessons, because you have a great way of calling attention to the most foundational skills.
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Absolutely right! Philly Joe was a huge into Wilcoxon. And your take about the snare is right on👍🏾
@papadukes44 6 ай бұрын
Dude!!! You are amazing! Another great and timely lesson! Lovin’ it!!!!!!
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Rock on my man! Glad you enjoyed this lesson as well.
@lancephilip9322 6 ай бұрын
This is the “right stuff” Q to be talking about and demonstrating. So many students starting out in jazz find it hard to to play simple 4 bar ideas that make sense. Would love to see even more specific examples of rudimental ideas from the likes of Philly Joe and even Steve Gadd. Love your work Q❤️🥁🎶🙌
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
I appreciate your words Lance! More vids on rudiments are coming for sure.
@thibodaux3424 6 ай бұрын
Great lesson! This is a concept I noticed all the greats do. The thing that helped me the most by far is Wicoxon's Modern Rudimental Swing Solos. I spent a solid 2-3 years out of that book and it helped me get a handle on the rudimental vocab needed on the snare drum.
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Right on my man. That book is the like the Bible!
@andrewwagantall 6 ай бұрын
Gold as always. Thank you!
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
I appreciate that Drewsky🙏🏾
@blvcksandblues 6 ай бұрын
Awesome lesson! I have been shedding snare work lately because of how much I enjoy Philly Jo Jones' playing. I've noticed that the snare drum airs out any inconsistencies I have. Even my singles and doubles needed work when I started playing more from the snare! Sometimes I also get rid of my rack tom and my crash cymbal (I'll have snare, bass, hats, a crash-able ride, and a floor tom). That setup forces me to practice my rudimental vocabulary. Like regular speech, I have found that a good vocabulary helps you sound fluent. It is an uphill battle some days though. I have also found myself thinking more melodically, and consistently playing from the form because I have less on my kit to work with. I also bought the bop vocabulary books from your website. Between those and these lesson, I have noticed a significant improvement in my playing! I'm not only sounding like a better drummer, but I am also sharpening how I think like one too.
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
I’m so happy to hear that the vocabulary books and the website are helping so much. Keep going my man!
@wannabeadrummer 6 ай бұрын
More solid ideas from the Quincy master😊
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed this one too, my man!
@JoelCarbonellGonell 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for this great lesson! Always time to shed the AD ritual and Wilcoxon! You sound really crisp, precise and amazing on the snare! Hands are in the business for real! Have a great week!!
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Merci beaucoup Joel! Studying with Kenny Washington definitely got my hands together. The AD ritual, and Wilcoxon are the truth for real!
@JoelCarbonellGonell 6 ай бұрын
@@drumqtips that's amazing! I watched your interview with Ulysses Owens Jr. And I learned 2-3 amazing KW tips from you! Merci beaucoup to you!!!
@johndunne7900 6 ай бұрын
Nice sound!! Big Sid Catlett, the guy who invented a style for the bebop drums. A transitional player from swing to bebop. Love your style, especially the cross sticking à la Philly, Joe Jones. Your channel is my “drum favorite” you have a great teaching style.
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
You are spot on about big Sid Catlett! I’m so happy to hear that you like my channel so much, John!
@averygottshall217 6 ай бұрын
Such an informative lesson. Thank you, Quincy!!
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@angelozollo9506 6 ай бұрын
I am starting to walk down this street. At the moment, when I change rudiments I can fall off the metronome. So when I change I need to keep it simple and then keep going. “ Quality of Rythmn “ .Thank you Q!
@drumqtips 5 ай бұрын
You got this Angelo!
@FrankParente 6 ай бұрын
Quincy! You have endless vocabulary! Tell the truth drumming was your first language. You had to take ESL in school, right? Great lesson! I’ve always been a snare out drummer. Another great way to help build ideas is to physically remove the other parts of the drumset. Sometimes I’ll re-set up my drums and start with just bass, hat, and ride. I’ll play just with that before adding the snare. Then play just those pieces before adding anything else. This really “forces” ideas. Sometimes I feel more creative with limitations. Stay well. FP
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
That’s great Frankie! Maybe I’ll do a video taking away other parts or the kit. And yeah ok, you found me out. Maybe English wasn’t my first language…🤫
@billsmith1957 6 ай бұрын
Damn Quincy, you are one badass cat, so informative and it's a lot of fun to watch you whip it up like that with the old school lean on it-- nice man, very well done! And thanks for the lesson about focusing on the simple rhythms as the foundation for the creativity and the content that forms the anchor for the more embellished, rudimental phrasing. I always learn something useful here, thanks Q!✌️
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the nice words Bill. I’m so glad you enjoyed this lesson. Cheers!
@simongpatterson 6 ай бұрын
Fab Quincy thanks! Another great lesson Sir
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Simon!
@drumkick2315 6 ай бұрын
I learned something really important. I am not from jazz but I love jazz solos from back in the days (the guys you mentioned, I guess). I realized that one of the key ingredients is using the snare. ♥
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
That's it my man! Snare is all we really need to say something interested for a solo.
@chuckharling 6 ай бұрын
Fantastic lesson!I'm going to shed this and then combine this lesson with your lesson on soloing over different bass drum ostinatos.I will have to get back to you on that, it might take a while....
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Great idea Chucky! Let me know how it goes.
@drumsleuth 6 ай бұрын
Quincy thank you thank you my favorite drum teacher and drummer.
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks! Always my pleasure👊🏾
@christophbrylka6256 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for this lesson. Philly Joe Jones is one of my favorite drummers. Greetings from Germany, I enjoyed how you were counting in the german way. 😎👍
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Ha! I was hoping my German friends caught that:) I actually studied German in high school so I can speak a bit Deutsch🤣🤣
@fepatton 6 ай бұрын
Yeah! Excellent tips. I also grew up thinking in terms of snare-first, and I still do. It seems most natural to me to set the theme on the snare, then expand it to the rest of the kit. My drum heroes were Joe Morello, Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa (who was more toms-first), Philly Joe, Max Roach, etc. New to me: Jerome Gillespie II! Have you heard this guy?
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
I know Jerome very well since he’s from Texas. I know he’s starting to really make a name for himself in New York now we talk often. Cheers to you Mr. Patton.
@fepatton 6 ай бұрын
@@drumqtips I discovered him almost by accident on the Smalls Live channel. I thought, “Who is this guy and why haven’t heard of him?” You can tell him he’s got a new fan in California! (Smalls Live should be required watching for new jazz players wanting to see what life playing at clubs is like. 😄)
@shalaq 6 ай бұрын
Hi Quincy! I'm a rock drummer who likes to practice jazz drums and I've found 2 things to be very helpful 1. Second line marches 2. singing your solo, then playing the phrase on the snare drum. If you can't sing it, you can't play it! Also thinking like a piano player - the snare and bass drums are the main notes of the chord, the toms are the color notes, so first you have to learn the melody (snare + kick) before you play all the embellishments (toms). Have a great day!
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Very good points and strategies for working on solo and being a better musician at the drums. Cheers my man!
@pickinstone 6 ай бұрын
Quincy, I am CALLING YOU OUT... for being one of a handful of amazing music educators here on KZfaq, and a phenomenal drummer to boot. I gotta remind everyone in the comments that Quincy Davis teaches a bunch of "non-drummers" (whatever that means, we all MUST be our own best drummer no matter what instrument we play) at the college level. All the best educators--including QD--emphasize the fundamentals and simplicity. The issue is that when we music peeps of the world listen to our favorites, we think that the key to the kingdom is something ineffably complex. The reality is making those fundamentals sound FUN--making them groove! Can't get caught up in the mess of "advanced" if you can't make the simple sing. Quincy, you gave me a private lesson once upon a blue moon--and I play guitar. Maybe you could post some videos of how you teach non-drummers and communicate that universal language? Just an idea, free of charge. Keep on keeping on!
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Ha! Guilty. Waiting for the police to arrive on my doorstep. lol! Good to hear from you and I actually vaguely remember that lesson since I haven't given many lessons to guitarists. Cheers my man!
@pickinstone 6 ай бұрын
@@drumqtips You went deep into comping rhythms with me, spoke about the push of the 4th quarter note in 4/4, and shared an appreciation of Peter Bernstein. I think we also went over the displaced Charleston Rhythm. That was a fun lesson--and I think your musical reach is far wider than just drummers--we all gotta be our own drummer. That said, a great drummer makes the band!
@tomaznilsson6514 6 ай бұрын
Hello Mr. Davis! Thanks for great lessons and fantastic playing! I have been playing professional (and still are) for about 40 years (mostly classical percussion). I am still learning, and you are one of the great teachers! About Reaction videos, I would like to hear you check out AfroBlue from Coltrane live at Birdland. I think everybody know what I mean? McCoy and Elvins telepathy, and Elvins intro to Coltranes solo.... I got this record when I was 15 (1971), and is still magic. For me anyway.... Thanks!
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing and thanks for the nice words, Tomaz!
@OrlandoCombojazzbandMelbourne 6 ай бұрын
great distilled information thank you , and also the Kenny Washington reference
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Right on Orlando. Thanks for watching and give my regards to all down under mate!
@OrlandoCombojazzbandMelbourne 6 ай бұрын
cheers!@@drumqtips
@peterevans366 6 ай бұрын
Another great lesson I love Chick Webb's playing with this in mind Buddy Rich was a massive fan of Webb's playing and you can really here it❤
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
That’s right PE! But it was definitely hugely influence by chick Webb, as was many drummers back then since he was the man.
@peterevans366 6 ай бұрын
Agreed the amazing thing Chick was not a well man but came through adversity to greatness.Buddy's posture was awful and I'm constantly amazed how he played like that as posture has been spoken about many times in modern times how important it is to have the correct posture while playing our chosen art😯
@averygottshall217 6 ай бұрын
Jazz drummer: “How come I can’t play my paradiddle-quintuplet-#11sus4 lick around my 5-Tom major pentatonic Tony Williams Set Up?” Quincy: *Plays the most hip and melodic sounding ideas on just the snare drum*
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Ha!! Thanks Avery. Since I can’t play a lot of drums, I have to make the most out of what I have so I will continue to K.I.S.S my way through life 🤣🤣
@arnonbentman7317 6 ай бұрын
Love it!
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Glad to hear!
@lstalling1 6 ай бұрын
Outstanding. Agree tends to be polarity between melody and rudiments, appreciate the concept to bring them together. Like if Mozart and Wilcoxon had a baby! Also brings to mind Michael Carvin often hears a melody and instantly thinks of a rudiment (like a backwards approach to the marriage). Nice one Q!
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Didn’t know that’s how Mr. Carvin of rudiments. Awesome concept! Thanks for sharing.
@rellis3940 6 ай бұрын
I love you my brother. You are spot on with this lesson. All the young guys want to double bass machines. Snare drum fellows go back and watch the Master's .Blakey ,Rich, the cream roll. Then you can get the picture.
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Right on my man! Those of us who know, KNOW:)
@jimhill9986 6 ай бұрын
A lot of the early band drummers just used a snare and bass drum and when they did fills at the end of 8 bars or whatever they could do lovely funky kind of interplay between the snare and bass drum over 1 or 2 bars. They did'nt even carry toms. Buddy Rich came out of that school, he could do anything between the snare and bass.
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Very true Jim!
@EleniEliades_ 6 ай бұрын
Excellent lesson as always. Personally, I love utilizing the Snare Drum that's why I have an additional 8 inch Sonor Snare Drum next to my Hi-Hats !💥🥁🎶♥️🤙🏽🔥❗️
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
I know that 8" Sonar snare of yours sounds beautiful!!!
@jazzdrummer19 6 ай бұрын
Hi Quincy, can you do a deeper dive into how a jazz drummer should accompany a pianist, horn player, or guitarist? What cues should the drummer listen for and what are the different ways they can react? What is the subtle and spontaneous interplay? No drummers on KZfaq talk about this very important aspect of playing in a jazz ensemble. Thanks! 🙏
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
That’s a great topic for sure. It would be really good if I had a full band to demonstrate different things. Stay tuned!
@martinlentini 6 ай бұрын
Great one, thanks! Also I try to remember the concept of playing the melody on the snare. Even listening to Parker it's plenty of "rudiments/embelishments" for the melodies he created.
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Great idea about listening to Bird for rudiments and embellishments! Thanks Martin.
@martinlentini 6 ай бұрын
@@drumqtips I believe almost all instruments use appoggiaturas (flams) and gruppettos (drags, ruffs). The Charlie Parker I found out looking at the real book transcriptions and listening to someone who played melodies on the snare. I don't know if the real book is rhythmically exact. It also reminded me the video of Elvin explaining video on Three Card Molly.
@mikejgebhart145 6 ай бұрын
Wonderful lesson!
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@davodrums 6 ай бұрын
Sweet! The snare is where it’s at.
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Amen to that!
@davidfriedlaender4130 6 ай бұрын
Great Lesson for a very basic drummer like I am (at the moment haha) Thanks!
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Happy to help Davey!
@brewstergallery 6 ай бұрын
Bountiful Beautiful and Bodacious Sir Quincy ! I love seeing you cut loose with joy, attitude and artfulness. Speaking of snare slams, did you ever figure out that rapid snare lick Roy Haynes was doing at that White House performance ? Love from sunny Spain and jamon jamon , keep up the fantastic work.
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Dammit! I didn't figure out that sticking. I figured out A sticking, but not THE sticking. If you get it, let me know my iberico ham (my fav!) eating friend:)
@brewstergallery 6 ай бұрын
I might be mistaken but it looks and sounds to me like Roy is playing a 7 note single stroke triplet starting with his right hand and ending on the left hand cross stick. If you play a 7 stroke roll in triplets and finesse the spacing you'll see what mean. If I can get it smooth and a friend to film it I'll send it along @@drumqtips
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
@@brewstergallery I think that is exactly right my man!! To the shed I go🥁
@jackfalco5351 6 ай бұрын
Just happen to be listening to Tony end side. One of his lifetime album on blue note with a snare drum solo.
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Boom! Long live TW👑
@carldybowski4338 6 ай бұрын
Killeen solo at the end.
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Thanks Carl!!
@jazzhole8208 6 ай бұрын
Oh man, that's my favorite subject ❤❤❤ Klook is my absolute hero in that regard . . . He almost never played the toms 🥁🥁🥁 thanks so much quincy ❤🙏🔥
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Exactly! Glad you enjoyed the lesson.
@jazzhole8208 6 ай бұрын
@@drumqtips ❤️🥁🔥
@johnboyle3297 6 ай бұрын
I was so fortunate to have a private lesson with Kenny Klarke
@jazzhole8208 6 ай бұрын
@@johnboyle3297 ohhhh maaaaan, now i'm jealous, thank you ❤️ amazing, for me, you were experiencing the essence of god 🥁🔥 what a privilege ❤️🥁
@jeremyschneider9531 6 ай бұрын
Great stuff! I'm not comfortable soloing at all in any fashion. This method feels achievable, like a gateway
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
You can do it Jeremy!!
@davidbrown9395 6 ай бұрын
beautiful presentation
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the visit as always Dave!
@tomcarr4630 6 ай бұрын
So true. I love challenging myself to simply play snare hat kick, (although I still say Bass😂) It’s educational and entertaining watching Nate Smith play that way.
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
I don’t let my students say kick drum. We’re in the same page Mr. 🚗🚗
@si1995gtnupe1997 6 ай бұрын
Always the bass drum… 😂
@jgillott 6 ай бұрын
Love the rudiments!
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
You and me both:)
@josefinacupido9872 6 ай бұрын
We are ready! Letssssss go Its what I’m working on yeah! Im using your paradiddle diddle ideas & its great. I love your energy & style. Just a memo do you remember my Q about the history of the jazz ride pattern? Josie Thanks
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Josito! You're the fist one to comment. You definitely were ready! I don't remember your comment about the jazz ride pattern Can you remind me?
@InnocentAbyssinianCat-eb7ge 6 ай бұрын
You're right about solos should be melodic and you were keeping time with your left foot on the hi hat you should have mentioned that we should solo according to the tempo of the song because solos are usually in the middle of the particular song you are playing
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
That's a great point!
@cookiebutter44 6 ай бұрын
Sounding great man
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
I appreciate that very much my man!!
@michaelpolvani5241 6 ай бұрын
I LOVE this! Thank you. I noticed you play with NYLON tipped sticks. I started playing with nylon tipped sticks in 1970 and STILL use them to this day! I am curious as to why YOU use them? It seems to me that most drummers don't prefer them. Thanks in advance for your response! (Michael)
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Hey Myki. Yeah, I love nylon tips for the clarity and the feel they provide. I have a lot of friends who play nylon tips in the jazz world but I’m not sure how popular they are with drummers who play other styles. Here’s to the nylon tippers🍻
@michaelpolvani5241 6 ай бұрын
@@drumqtips YES!!!! Exactly the same reasons I use them!!! More power to us!!
@daveseemerollin6357 6 ай бұрын
On a completely unrelated note, I always found Simon Phillips made technical stuff sound rather melodic. His solo in 'Smoke n' Mirrors' - Lee Ritenour is a good example
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
I gotta check Simon Philips and that track out. Thanks for sharing Davey!
@believeinittobe4873 6 ай бұрын
I was JUST working on this, thinking what I could do to sound different. Everyone goes to the toms first...not me!
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
That’s awesome to hear. You will definitely stand out this day and age for playing the snare drum!
@Jank33 6 ай бұрын
Real Nifty Man. Real Nifty, yeah Hey Yeh!
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Thank you sir!!
@dennisstgermain442 6 ай бұрын
Great Lesson as usual. Guess there IS a reason why the SD is the closet thing to hit . LOL
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
That’s right Dennis! It’s definitely the closest thing to us in the set up for a reason :-)
@GaryRinaldi 6 ай бұрын
Nice lesson. At first, I thought you were going to say it is traditional grip that has become a dying art form, since a much smaller percentage of cats use it these days..especially younger players.
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
That could be another video Gary, because you are spot on with that.
@MrLudvigsen 6 ай бұрын
To have fokus on the snaredrum, I learned by seeing blues drummers many years ago. Maybe they were jazz drummers?
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@jeffreywegener8841 6 ай бұрын
Great lesson Sir & Mr Williams ❤mentioned a simple police concern . The masters yes . But do many drummers now think kiiicck , Accents seperate the great from average said Ed Soph . Rudiments are as relevant today as you want to make them said Tommy Igoe . Ever see the clip Mr Rich perform only on a snare drum ? I’ll be back after a rudiment shred & a 5 minute double stroke every day Sir. ++++++++++•😅😂
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Well said. Thanks for sharing Jeff!
@alargelamp7552 6 ай бұрын
Hi Quincy! I’m just starting process of home recording, and was wondering what drum mics you’re using as well as what preamp or mixer you are running them into. (I’m pretty new to this kind of stuff) Your drums, as well as your playing, always sound fantastic. Thank you!
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
If you type into the KZfaq search, “Quincy’s home studio set up,” you’ll find a video where I break down and discuss everything in that. Thanks for watching!
@Zuhdj 6 ай бұрын
HOLD UP! you're telling me max roach was a timpanist too?! That explains so many of his ideas
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Yup! Studied timpani at Manhattan School of Music.
@grahamviegut3156 6 ай бұрын
I hear there's some pretty good snare drummers around school at UNT 👀 💚
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Ha! They're OK. Hope all is well with you Graham. Come back and visit us sometime:)
@grahamviegut3156 6 ай бұрын
I'll be back sometime soon!@@drumqtips
@davidkroll6970 6 ай бұрын
This is in regards to drummers getting thrown in the clink. Bringing the wrong kit, ( Neal Peary/ Hal Blaine monster set up) to a tiny coffee house all acoustic gig. I was good naturally verbally abused for a whole night once for showing up to a big rocking country gig with a bop kit with a 18” bass drum. David west palm beach fl
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing David!
@joshlinn7559 6 ай бұрын
It seems that the accented hits would be pretty key in helping to bridge that gulf between more melodic playing and more rudimental playing. Are there any good secrets or tips to practicing accented hits and making them stand out more cleanly? Seems like a silly question but it's somehow less intuitive for me than some other soloing concepts.
@drumqtips 6 ай бұрын
That’s a very good question. I actually have a warm-up that I have all my students do that might be helpful to you. There’s an old video of me demonstrating it. I may do a new one again soon. Just type in my name and warm up. Cheers!
@joshlinn7559 6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! Looking it up right now.
@carlosmelendez490 6 ай бұрын
Hola. Great class . Ive bien trying to prctice soloing on the snare and had found out that i can have more clarity on my ideas when i go from snare to toms . I have a question What would be the correct higth for the snare ? Gracias
@drumqtips 5 ай бұрын
Happy to help! Fine a snare height that you're able to comfortable and consistently play in the center and play rim shots without hitting your leg and without contorting your arms because it's too high.
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