13 Levels of Drumming: Easy to Complex

13 Levels of Drumming: Easy to Complex | WIRED

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Professional drummer and educator Larnell Lewis explains drumming in 13 levels of difficulty, from easy to complex. The Snarky Puppy percussionist explains how drum techniques build upon each other as the easiest levels incorporate the hi-hat, bass and snare drums, and more difficult levels include polyrhythms, the floor tom, ride cymbals, syncopation and much more.
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Director: Sean Dacanay
Director of Photography: Paul Neal
Editor: Jordan Calig
Talent: Larnell Lewis
Producer: Maya Dangerfield
Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi
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@LarnellLewisMusic Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU @WIRED FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY!!! 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 Thanks for the love everyone!! ❤

@drumpetbass Жыл бұрын

AMAZING job Larnell!

@ach31337 Жыл бұрын

Nobody deserves the exposure more than you, killed it.

@TheSeeking2know Жыл бұрын

Awesome video Larnell! You were the man for the job!

@12LbBaby Жыл бұрын

Absolutely smashed it 👏

@troytaylor6457 Жыл бұрын

Fellow drummer here, your explanation of drum principles is spot on! Thanks for sharing

@falconshock3677 Жыл бұрын

Please give this editor a raise, what an absolute legend

@LarenceDominicStoTomas Жыл бұрын

True!!

@markiep8477 Жыл бұрын

For real.

@owenlarson3289 Жыл бұрын

yuh faxxxxx

@zerla6018 Жыл бұрын

Thought of it aswell

@velatoget Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was constantly impressed by the editing! The drumming too of course. As someone who hates editing though, this took some insane patience and skill.

@TiJoe6 Жыл бұрын

It’s crazy how easily you can tell someone is just a great educator. Concise, clear, measured, passionate.

@kofosuonbass Жыл бұрын

Say no more! 💯

@johnybrokeit 11 ай бұрын

You said what I wanted to say about this gentleman. I'm a drummer wannabe and I live in india and somehow his words, his timing, and pacing of the entire video and calmness about everything he says... it was a fantastic introduction to the school of drumming perhaps. So approachable and easy to follow along. I thought he sounded like an older brother or a teacher, didn't know he actually is a teacher. Perfection! (I'm like a chick with talking, I'd go with your comment.. better said. Thanks haha!)

@videogamesruinedmylife3769 11 ай бұрын

don't forget "articulate"

@dsxa918 7 ай бұрын

I assume it's still a paradiddle if you use your left hand twice before the right and another left?

@iVideo1011 7 ай бұрын

@@dsxa918can be RLRR or LRLL

@TheDayisMineTrebeck Жыл бұрын

As a touring drummer with 30 years experience, this is the most concise and well presented summary of playing drums I have ever seen. Easily digestible to the audience, not structured based on difficulty like most of these KZfaq videos, and the visual editing was absolutely flawless so people could see and hear what was being explained. I'm going to show this to my bandmates so they know what goes on in my head when we're playing haha. Superb video.

@TheSeeking2know Жыл бұрын

Great !

@vmforno 11 ай бұрын

i doubt that with 30yrs drumming this goes in your head. Pretty sure it's more of a muscle/feeling/hearing thing.

@atomsk1972 11 ай бұрын

@@vmforno Dear friend, please look up the processes of the brain and mind.

@vmforno 10 ай бұрын

@@atomsk1972 I don't disagree on how complex the machinery it is. My point is, that it should be so natural for him @thedayisminetrebeck

@elisabethkonig4267 10 ай бұрын

@@vmfornoIt still happens in his head lol. Just because the process happens faster than most people could understand it doesn't mean it doesn't happen. Like when you do maths, it'd feel very complicated to the point of being incomprehensible for a first grader. The fact that you need all this knowledge and experience to process the information so quickly makes it more impressive, so it's good to know just how much experience and knowledge goes into it.

@35mmonica Жыл бұрын

i love how larnell, despite his immense talent and skill, doesn’t use this video as an opportunity to show off. he’s simply here to teach. i love him!!

@thebeatclinic9000 Жыл бұрын

Did you watch till the end?

@rawLmaobigDImEs Жыл бұрын

@noahleach7690 Жыл бұрын

@@thebeatclinic9000 did you read the title?

@Dsworddance22 Жыл бұрын

The instructor does show off a lot towards the end lol. Nothing wrong with that

@StealthSwith19136 Жыл бұрын

@@thebeatclinic9000 what do you mean? He's literally playing what he's explaining. If he's at level 12, you shouldnt hear him play a basic 4/4 groove, thats what level 4 is for. Why is it considered showing off if he plays an advanced groove? That's literally why you chose to click on the video. To see what said level (12) would incorporate. but then you get upset about how he's "showing off".... i don't get it. Its Larnell Freaking Lewis, he doesnt have to "show off". if you're a fan, you'd know that everything he plays has all of theses mixtures.

@kamodius Жыл бұрын

The best part of Larnell is that he doesn't talk down to the audience. He conveys that we're smart enough to get it, and discusses level 1 just as importantly as roving paradiddles.

@marquisdelafayette1929 Жыл бұрын

I never heard of Larnell before til I saw his videos on Drumeo, like playing Enter Sandman after one listen. He wanted to do something “outside his box” and so tried a heavy metal song. Just watching him process the song and start to anticipate the next hits was amazing. Him playing it was also awesome.. you could see him get into it by the middle of the song and by the end he was adding his own fills to the song, and actually IMPROVING it while keeping with the style and theme. The guy also seems like a humble and truly down to earth artist who doesn’t take his talent for granted. Supposedly, years ago, he was offered a position to tour and be the drummer for Drake. Once he got there and started learning the materials he dropped and because it conflicted with his moral values. Like seriously, how many individuals would do that? He is truly an extremely rare talent and human being.

@brunomonlevade769 Жыл бұрын

a great thing about the way he explains it is that when you're getting to higher levels of complexity, it seems a lot less complex thanks to how he's built the steps into them

@benjaminisrael2337 11 ай бұрын

Paradidiles could play every rhythm ✌🏻

@wazy1852 11 ай бұрын

This isn't a normal drum lesson. This is a masterclass!

@cazuallyorange4915 Жыл бұрын

Here are the time stamps for the video. Level 1: Bass | Downbeats (0:24) Level 2: Snare | Backbeats (0:46) Level 3: Hi-hat (1:08) Level 4: Finding the Groove (1:31) Level 5: Rudiments (3:42) Level 6: Hi-hat Bark (4:58) Level 7: More Complex Grooves (5:52) Level 8: Polyrhythms (6:54) Level 9: Orchestration (8:18) Level 10: Drum Fills (11:26) Level 11: Advanced Drum Fills (12:50) Level 12: Embellishments (13:16) Level 13: Drum Solo (16:37)

@EspeonMistress00 Жыл бұрын

I wish they pin this

@AhjussiWRLD 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the effort ❤

@Noshied 10 ай бұрын

Still waiting for the Level 14: El Estepario Siberiano

@cazuallyorange4915 10 ай бұрын

@@Noshied Lol

@malizedits 6 ай бұрын

thanks man

@swimseven77 Жыл бұрын

Massive props to whoever edited this on the Wired team. Wired is not a drumming or music-centric organization, but I could tell that whoever put this together either has some decent knowledge of drums or really took care to research terms, gear, etc. while editing. Great visual aids and annotations, as well as placements of inserts and B roll. Very good job!

@AngrySkipperGC Жыл бұрын

Or they just brought in a musical engineer to setup the microphones and balance the sounds.

@tigermafia Жыл бұрын

@@AngrySkipperGC I think he's speaking about the accompanying visuals and video editing and not the audio. I agree with him. Great edit.

@TheSeeking2know Жыл бұрын

@@tigermafia Yeah that's what he's about. The visual look, camera angles, and explanatory text visuals.

@xincheng999 Жыл бұрын

As an editor myself, that’s exactly what I was thinking when watching. 😅😂

@kofosuonbass Жыл бұрын

100%

@ckimchi Жыл бұрын

As a drummer and drum educator I really appreciate the visuals in this video. Simple and Accessible. Editor knew what they were doing.

@mastod0n1 Жыл бұрын

The editor did an amazing job. There was a Wired "Tech Support" involving music where it was pretty obvious to me the editors didn't know much about the subject.

@BradsGonnaPlay Жыл бұрын

This editor had to have been a drummer or just a very knowledgable individual.

@metallsnubben Жыл бұрын

One spot where captions were off and put "30-second note fill" instead of "32nd-note fill" but hey

@ashlindholm7685 Жыл бұрын

@@metallsnubben oh that makes so much more sense tysm - someone that uses captions

@asherbank1941 Жыл бұрын

this.

@Mike-ge7pe 5 ай бұрын

As people praise his communication ability, it should be said that Larnell also communicates the essence of music through his drumming at an elite level. Truly one of the most skilled, expressive, and calculated musical performers you’ll ever come across.

@yourmomsdaddy9130 9 ай бұрын

I've been drumming for 37 years and have never understood what I was doing, or attempting, or wanted for my drum parts until hearing Larnell break it down and attach labels to these techniques. Like: embellishments, leveling up, and grounding the pattern. When you have a name for what you are doing it gives it legitimacy, and helps to relay what you're doing to other instruments. What a great teacher Larnell is. ;

@Stuugie. Жыл бұрын

As a drummer I totally love how Larnell set this up. These levels aren't ordered by difficulty - there are dozens of drum fills that are far easier than even a 2-3 or 4-3 polyrhythm for example. It's ordered in a foundational way - of course you need to learn basic rhythms before moving forward, then rudiments to build technique, polyrhythms to give flexibility and develop limb independence, bringing in fills and ornamentation last not because it's harder than the previous steps but because by following the steps in that order you have released all limitations on how you can perform the fills and grooves. It really says a lot about Larnell's philosophy as a drummer and shows that his style is developed completely consciously. Straight up you're one of my absolute favorite drummers.

@greggriffith7599 Жыл бұрын

Extremely well said. My feelsings exactly. The levels are not difficulty. The levels are building blocks. Love it

@WhalesOnTheMouth Жыл бұрын

I love your comment but I also want to bring attention to the fact that you have one of my favorite albums of all time as your profile photo!

@evilasiobjr Жыл бұрын

Haken, huh! 🤘🏽

@benpeterson7530 Жыл бұрын

The most difficult (level 14), tuning was left out because he didn't want to discourage new drummers.

@stevenlee_1 Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking too. Even as a drummer myself I enjoyed watching Larnell explain these concepts and definitely learned a few things as well!

@Christopher-md7tf Жыл бұрын

Not only a truly exceptional drummer, but also a top-level communicator and teacher. And just a super-chill dude lol.

@therealone8725 Жыл бұрын

100% love Larnell!

@marquisdelafayette1929 Жыл бұрын

@diveshjangid9172 Ай бұрын

I'm your 1000th like

@Christopher-md7tf Ай бұрын

@@diveshjangid9172Cheers man

@h45hc0d3 Жыл бұрын

Thank you @WIRED for choosing Larnell to represent the art of drumming to your wide audience. The production team that filmed and edited this understood the assignment. Perfectly captured and presented. 🔥🔥

@Jordan.Vaughn 11 ай бұрын

Jazz percussion is the single most difficult instrument and style to master. Even more difficult than classical piano, but once you’re an adept of that style, you’re a magician, a sorcerer…it’s one of the most beautiful things to watch

@kaelrage Жыл бұрын

As an experienced drummer for over 25 years, feeling like a student again. This was beautifully taught by Larnell.

@xSCHEF Жыл бұрын

Upload a video! I am too but have never played at 25yo! I’ve been watching drums for a good 2-3 weeks now!

@alessiosandro123 Жыл бұрын

cant believe your words

@isrey Жыл бұрын

Couldn’t have picked a better person for this project! Larnell is one of the best, most well rounded drummers of this generation

@prod_adrian Жыл бұрын

100% Guys like him and Matt Garska, Nate Smith, Ash Soan, Gergo Borlai. Just golden musicians!

@chasm9557 Жыл бұрын

@@prod_adrian I would throw Elliot Hoffman in there just because the man's got tons of talent.

@H43N Жыл бұрын

since they just did tim henson, i was kinda expecting they'd use polyphia's drummer

@israel_started_it_ALL_in_1948 Жыл бұрын

Rob 'beatdown' brown, Todd Zuchero

@danielkuhn4360 Жыл бұрын

@@israel_started_it_ALL_in_1948 rob is a great player and educator, but I'm not sure you can put him in this category

@KingJerbear Жыл бұрын

This right here is an elite level musician, teacher, and human being. The editing to make this easier to to visualize for those not familiar with drums was also incredible. Thanks for sharing

@Domitianvs Жыл бұрын

Larnell just comes across as one of the most humble, genuinely pleasant people in music, which is impressive since he possesses all these skills that are just above and beyond. Truly a great musician!

@pwnisher Жыл бұрын

Love me some Larnell! So great to see him here! Even his early lvl stuff is sooo good. Despite it being “simple” the groove at 3:24 hits so hard cause his timing is just impeccable.

@BharatRajagopalan Жыл бұрын

Did NOT expect to find you here. A welcome surprise indeed

@edaro636 Жыл бұрын

i have a feeling this man is not real because of how good he is, did you make him in cinema 4d..... something is fishy.....

@mike__durrett Жыл бұрын

Hey! Cool to see you here. Larnell is a legend.

@atmisguile Жыл бұрын

Holy crap Whaddup son

@pxelprime Жыл бұрын

Yeah he makes complicated stuff sound so simple!

@JazzyJonas Жыл бұрын

You can tell this man has the heart of a teacher - somewhat rare for such a phenomenal player.

@deebo1186 Жыл бұрын

I gotta say as a drummer of 13 yrs. With both jazz, R&B, Gospel, and extreme death Metal backgrounds. I thought this video wouldn’t really teach anything new. But I put my ego aside an watched it anyways. Glad that there is still always something to learn. As we are all students to another persons views. Thank you Larnell Lewis and WIRED!!

@CoasterStuff1 11 ай бұрын

I also have 13 years of drumming. I’m 14 😂. I also do jazz, R&B and soul/gospel

@tljohn24 Жыл бұрын

I love the way this guy teaches. So eloquent in speech and technique. He builds in such a way that is understandable.

@H43N Жыл бұрын

whoever mixed the drums did a great job. love that its not all snare

@SeeMick1 Жыл бұрын

George Seara is one of the best engineers in the biz

@herculesbrofister265 Жыл бұрын

he needs some new cymbals though. some of them are old and beat up, you can tell because they have a bunch of holes in them.

@Zaacdrums Жыл бұрын

@@herculesbrofister265 lol it’s the design. It’s part of the cymbal. Check some of zildjian new cymbals out. There really good

@careem3463 Жыл бұрын

@@Zaacdrums check sarcasm 101

@supraphonic88 Жыл бұрын

Larnell is so good at this that I’ve been playing drums for 25 years and I still sat down and watched the whole thing just to hear his take.

@carlmarks8170 Жыл бұрын

Larnell is so good at this that I’ve never played drums in my entire life and I still sat down and watched the whole thing just to hear his take.

@ericmsandoval Жыл бұрын

WOW Pete! Congratulations! You watched an 18 minute video!

@trblmkr5139 Жыл бұрын

word

@wibby2143 Жыл бұрын

And of course throughout everything Larnell is demonstrating impeccable dynamics, feel, time, musicality. One of the greats no question

@Follower77710 Жыл бұрын

And u are a sweetie ❤😬

@maddo-md4mu 9 ай бұрын

True!

@TheSentinel909 Жыл бұрын

It is so clear Larnell is an educator - as a drummer, I can safely say this is some of the clearest, concise and well spoken instructions on drum basics I've ever heard

@anvinhable Жыл бұрын

Can't believe this is free on KZfaq. It should be Masterclass. Larnell, you're also an inspiration! Thanks so much.

@muhwezisimon6197 Жыл бұрын

Just know it's sponsored somehow somewhere.

@kefkapalazzo1 Жыл бұрын

its an 18 minute video.... you can only learn so much lol

@rjwolf8873 Жыл бұрын

don't give them ideas 😩

@josevaldez1347 Жыл бұрын

yup yup yup, I was thinking the same thing man

@emilesmid6861 Жыл бұрын

Larnell is one of the few drummers that could teach drumming in a way that is both very simple and intricate at the same time. The stuff this guy is doing is so insane

@Loctorak Жыл бұрын

I love how no matter how intense it gets, every single beat is played so clearly and precisely. One of the best drummers I've ever seen. 👏

@Elassyahmed 8 ай бұрын

The editing, directing and cinematography of this video is truly next level. Thank you

@CamJames Жыл бұрын

Jesus. I've performed with drummers (i rap), and until now I never truly understood what was happening during those solos. Unbelievable level of talent and coordination.

@IsaacLLandry Жыл бұрын

Anybody else not understand how drummers keep in time with their feet while doing complex rhythms with their hands? Its so impressive to watch

@squanchysquanch1840 Жыл бұрын

It’s extremely difficult. As a beginner/intermediate drummer trying to develop this skill, it feels completely unnatural. You have to basically re-wire your brain and practice it to the point that it becomes second nature. That’s pretty much true for all aspects of drumming. It’s like solving a complex puzzle. You develop all the pieces through practice, combine, and then learn to layer them onto eachother into something coherent. It’s also just extremely fun to play along to your favorite music lol

@IsaacLLandry Жыл бұрын

@@squanchysquanch1840 man that sounds really fun

@ludvig3242 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, many of these seemingly impossible things are surprisingly simple to practice through muscle memory repetition. It's important to focus exclusively on the accuracy of the movement; speed should not be a thought in your mind. If you try to run before you can walk, you'll end up forming bad habits which are going to be harder to unlearn later on. It feels impossible at the beginning; as if your mind and body aren't connected, but even a day of training and rest can have you doubling your proficiency; it's a crazy feeling.

@IsaacLLandry Жыл бұрын

@@ludvig3242 that’s amazing!

@caspervanhelvoirt Жыл бұрын

If youre not sure whether or not to start with some drumming lessons, give it the benefit of the doubt! You don't have to want to be a professional drummer to have lots of fun, like squanchy (lol) said; it's extremely fun to play along to your favorite music. I'm lucky to be making a career out of it now, but the fun's always in playing the music! PS: Learning music/drumming is really great for your cognition, as well!

@Moonfaster 3 ай бұрын

I've been drumming for 27 years, but his way of explaning kept me mesmerized for 18 minutes straight! I wish he could explain everything in life to me this way 😅

@HikmetYolcusu Жыл бұрын

18:05 Love the final comment, which is applicable to any art or other endeavor in life :) The whole demonstration is so cool.

@daffy627 Жыл бұрын

AMAZING drummer AMAZING teacher AMAZING communicator AMAZING video Really loved not only listening to the music but the way he explained everything was so enjoyable. Couldn't of picked a better musician to explain the drums.

@not_adventure9907 11 ай бұрын

@@kevinstellar434 Too bad no one asked

@psiwone 11 ай бұрын

@@kevinstellar434lmao shut up

@yazurai4667 8 ай бұрын

fr@@not_adventure9907

@Philip69 6 ай бұрын

@@kevinstellar434 Nerd

@lijah1611 Жыл бұрын

For those haven't heard of Larnell, check out his playing on Snarky Puppy's "What About Me?" Killer groove the whole time and one of the best drum solos ever at the end.

@krisskywalker6368 Жыл бұрын

Favorite part of the song

@jupiterwilkymay5161 Жыл бұрын

i just watched bc of this comment and HOLY MOLY! brought me to tears.

@TheRoniverseOfficial Жыл бұрын

exactly how i discovered the guy~ he has a signature style, where i can just listen to the drums and go "oh, that's larnell" kinda like people with ringo back then.

@ondolite3789 Жыл бұрын

@Jupiter Wilky May Now go to Zildjian Live Larnell Lewis and you will get even more emotional.

@laskoo3311 Жыл бұрын

@@ondolite3789 Such a dope video but the best part is the last cymbal hit with his hands! true expression!

@jamestheredd 2 ай бұрын

Larnell is a good teacher. He doesn't only explain what to do, he explains why to do it, and how it affects the music.

@RoseRamblesYT 4 ай бұрын

I'm not a musician, and I know I'd have trouble with coordination, but with someone like Larnell Lewis as my teacher? I definitely believe I could not only learn how to play the drums, but really enjoy it. He's so clear and patient, and just loves what he's doing.

@drumlabtaipei Жыл бұрын

Larnell is one of the most talented drummer in the world, plays the simple stuff that every drummer knows,yet can not manipulate like Larnell master it . Well explained!

@seanogdenrooster Жыл бұрын

This is one of the best drummer of our time , and got 20 years worth of knowledge in one short video , man what a great time time to be alive!! Thank you …. I did rewind a lot.

@Nariji197 Жыл бұрын

16:45 Pure mastery. You cannot watch Larnell play without smiling really!

@alexeonbel4304 Жыл бұрын

Glad he gets more attention. His drumming on snarky puppy’s lingus was nothing but phenomenal.

@gustafsone Жыл бұрын

He recorded with them on that entire album called "We Like It Here". I know that most people get introduced to the band by "Lingus", which is a perfect song for that, but the rest of that album is just as good, if not arguably even better. Larnell's solo on "What About Me" makes "Lingus" sound like his warm-up song. Anyway, I mainly just wanted to recommend everyone check out the rest of that album, along with anything else involving Snarky Puppy. That band and everyone involved are on another level.

@Darkser37 10 ай бұрын

@@gustafsone Agree, the album is worth listening to! His solo album is good too

@metashrew Жыл бұрын

Im glad to see Larnell doing the 13 levels of Drumming. The guy is a beast

@alantremonti1381 8 ай бұрын

This video; Every person who supported its existence; This performer--every single entity involved in the dissemination of this experience is DIRECTLY involved in the philosophy of "information is like water." Bless the lot of ya.

@alantremonti1381 8 ай бұрын

No no no, Level Thirteen is unreal. This man is a Paragon.

@alexandruradu1119 Жыл бұрын

Man, i love this guy's attitude and laidback tone as he explains the fundamentals

@danielkuhn4360 Жыл бұрын

Saw him play over the summer and he was simply unreal. In my opinion, one of the top 5 drummers currently alive, in any genre. He can play anything and he's just so creative. Love all that he's doing for the Toronto scene!

@jhorneman Жыл бұрын

Wait, Toronto?!

@JasonKucherawy Жыл бұрын

@@jhornemanyeah he lives here in Toronto. I worked with his wife (also a drummer) at a Samba drumming summer camp for kids about 10 years ago when they just started dating. Super nice dude!

@heuxheux Жыл бұрын

absolutely agreed!

@rickycrabtree Жыл бұрын

It's official; Larnell Lewis is now my favorite professional percussionist.

@pablogaldino9753 10 ай бұрын

This vídeo. This drums lesson. This masterclass made what ALL music I ever heared in my life didn't. Make me fall in love for the drums. Larnell Lewis, in less than 20 minutes, made me to want learn Drums!!!! Thank you Larnell! You are one of my greatest drum and music heroes!!!!

@buxedobro4372 Жыл бұрын

Despite not being an instrumentalist myself, I absolutely adore music. And Larnell has become one of my absolute favorite people to see when it comes to anything musical in recent times. I could listen to this guy forever and always be engaged. What an awesome opportunity to learn.

@janmartens7954 Жыл бұрын

What a very very gentle and exiting man this is! What i like the most is that he’s really really enjoying his skills and the music!

@djembe_ Жыл бұрын

Larnell has got to be one of the top 5 drummers alive, too

@stoopit123 Жыл бұрын

0:24 - Level 1 0:46 - Level 2 1:09 - Level 3 1:32 - Level 4 3:43 - Level 5 4:58 - Level 6 5:51 - Level 7 6:53 - Level 8 8:20 - Level 9 11:26 - Level 10 12:50 - Level 11 13:15 - Level 12 16:38 - Level 13

@MukulAnand050 Жыл бұрын

thank you so much

@sredna518 Жыл бұрын

Level 14 : breathe

@Ami-ut2us Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🎉

@malinowski4691 11 ай бұрын

Level 14 Asian level

@alexsmith7313 Жыл бұрын

This is absolutely phenomenal. I’ve been playing drums off and on for more than a decade now and this made me feel so hopeful for what else there is out there, and also gave me knowledge of there being words for the things I’ve been doing by feel. What an excellent educator you’ve found as well, so soft spoken and calming to listen to so you don’t feel drowned in jargon.

@bobaganush 7 ай бұрын

And perhaps one the greatest living Jazz drummers in the world.

@beepboop7151 8 ай бұрын

What a legend, had the honor of being at one of Larnell's workshops a few years back, always amazed by his sheer skill and unique sound. Such an inspiration!

@matthewmuller7429 Жыл бұрын

So valuable for us non drummer song writers, this breakdown helps so much!

@MalikEmmanuel Жыл бұрын

What did it help you with?

@SirBloxy Жыл бұрын

@@MalikEmmanuel general understanding - what if you want to write/play with a drummer but he starts blabbering on about drumming terminology as you stare at him with a blank expression?

@MalikEmmanuel Жыл бұрын

@@SirBloxy I cannot imagine why I would ever need to start “blabbering about drumming terminology” most of what he talked about in this is just plain old music terminology anyway

@DefenestrateYourself Жыл бұрын

@@MalikEmmanuel Not sure who pissed in your cereal this morning? But bless your little heart

@SirBloxy Жыл бұрын

@@MalikEmmanuel Christ almighty what's gotten into you today, it's just useful man 😂😂 No need to question its existence entirely

@marcioportugal9389 Жыл бұрын

Masterpiece! Larnell Lewis and this amazing team. Thank you: Director: Sean Dacanay Director of Photography: Paul Neal Editor: Jordan Calig Talent: Larnell Lewis Producer: Maya Dangerfield Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Samantha Vélez Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Sound Engineer: George Seara Audio: Alain Letourneau Cam Op: Jerome W. Tan Gaffer: Jason Ballesteros Production Assistant: Gavin Lee Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Billy Ward Audio Mix Engineer: Ben Lindell

@Xai-ju3ro 8 ай бұрын

when stars align

@kpec3 15 күн бұрын

This kind of drumming is like "stealth" mode. He isn't waiting until the half note right before the verse ends to play the big mega tom fill. He builds it into the groove. Amaz...!😊

@mellenix Жыл бұрын

Larnell is so talented, likable and a great teacher. At 13:50 I really like how the groove is still so solid throughout his playing.

@cameronlee309 Жыл бұрын

Larnell is one of the most brilliant and innovative musical minds around right now. Y’all are in for a treat watching this, take notes! 🙌🏾

@wonderfalls2 Жыл бұрын

Saw him and the band at the Montreal Jazz fest. Incredible performer and musician. Thanks for having him on 🙏🏾🇨🇦

@priscillamaislin5532 8 күн бұрын

He seems like the most patient and motivating teacher. His talent is beautiful, but t be able to translate it and express it to teach others, just makes it greater. Artists that transmit their passion get me so exited, like he gave me goosebumps multiple times during this video. Thank youuu

@codem0de Жыл бұрын

Larnell Lewis always blows me away. Everything is so fluid. Brilliant musician.

@portal432 Жыл бұрын

This guy… he is an Amazing talent. For you non drummers check out the drumeo clips where he plays a song after hearing it twice. Blows my mind how fantastic he is

@ferryvantichelen6521 Жыл бұрын

You mean "non-drummers" because all drummers have already soon those, right 😄

@UnderGraySkies Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy Larnell Lewis did this! Fantastic drummer, one of the greatest of all time. I would have expected some super famous mediocre drummer but you guys selected a true master of the craft despite him not being one of the most famous.

@USFighter Жыл бұрын

When i was a kid and teenager i used to stop doing things because of difficulty or complexity. When i became an adult and had my first child i stopped thinking in that mindset. I said just keep going and smile through it. Ive learned so many skills since changing my mindset.

@inyoung2cho385 Жыл бұрын

I like how drum sounds, but didn't know what drum part exactly it was. But not only I know the part (bass drum), but also I'm dazzled with the drums! Thank you so much for opening a new world to me

@binniesandhu3983 Жыл бұрын

I’m not a drummer but your explanation is wonderful not to mention how incredibly talented you are as a drummer . Wow!

@LarnellLewisMusic Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!!

@michaelfaeth Жыл бұрын

What a treat to have Larnell explaining everything so eloquently and precisely and then demonstrating. He is on top of his game!! And the video production is outstanding.

@dacakester1017 Жыл бұрын

as a oboist, polyrhythms still hurt my brain, so props to any drummer that can do them consistently.

@michaelfoxbrass Жыл бұрын

I hold so much respect for the clarity in his explanations and examples and his reflections on how understanding the drum’s purpose in a greater musical context drives creative decisions, vs. playing for personal/ego gratification. The greatest musicians are actively listening and responding to, while also challenging their collaborators, as they mutually navigate to a collective creative emotional experience.

@hughfaulkner2500 Жыл бұрын

Larnel has been one of my favorites ever since seeing him with Snarky Puppy. My biggest takeaway was the always useful "pro tip - make sure you're breathing when playing the drums."

@calebolson3711 Жыл бұрын

When I saw that Larnell had one of these I stopped every I was doing. This man is my favorite drummer. He is so humble yet a great communicator.

@amneenja5720 Жыл бұрын

this video is incredible a good teacher, drummer, and speaker presents a well put together lesson along with perfect camera angles, and stellar editing a subtle masterpiece.

@dearreader9739 10 ай бұрын

Today I learned: after two decades of being a drummer, I am a level 5! Take that, you level 1s.

@adambaker3958 Жыл бұрын

I love that 32nd note fill down the toms. Like “Yeah, for y’all that don’t know, now you know.” So awesome.

@kaiwilliams141 Жыл бұрын

Musicians are like magicians to me. The ability to do something different with both hands and your feet is insane to me

@mitchellclark4377 8 ай бұрын

I could seriously listen to this man drum all day. Such virtuosity yet so clearly unpacked.

@irmasil3 Жыл бұрын

What a great educator...Even though I rarely touched the drums in this lifetime, I was always getting a feeling that it's "plausible" during this session...Then of course the solo came in to remind me that as with guitars...there are YEARS of practice behind this :)

@OhYeah10100 Жыл бұрын

As a drummer and fan of metal music, what I love is how he puts so many notes in a beat with his hands instead of a double pass pedal, it sounds really nice

@LioneldS Жыл бұрын

Few years back, Larnell Lewis came and gave a workshop in dubai, UAE. His Explanations were lucid and clear, he went over ever thing he was teaching so many times, and also how he learnt things. It was so inspiring. I didn't know who he was at that time, but he left me with an impression which i've kept in my head for so long now. I talked to him and he just seemed like a really nice and down to earth person.

@williambias3630 Жыл бұрын

unbelievable that this kind of education is accessible like this. This is why the internet is amazing

@SantiagoCasas2007 9 ай бұрын

What an amazing video! I'm not a drummer, never touched a drum kit, but I watched it all. He is such a great educator, he must have all this patterns so clear in his head that he's able to explain them with such ease. And the visuals of the video are amazing. Showing notes, patterns and even the levels of complexity in the final amazing solo.

@Emma_Z1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for picking one of the best drummers right now, Larnell is such a legend

@hughjazz4936 Жыл бұрын

I love how when he's explaining stuff he has some calm and collected demenour but when he plays his face changes. Bro is a true musician you can tell!

@Stxalexander95 Ай бұрын

This is why larnell is one of my favorite drummers😮

@Pr0HoN 11 ай бұрын

Wow! This might be the best shortform instructional instrument video I've ever watched. I don't know if you brought Larnell into the editing-room, but BIG respect to whoever edited this: visually expressing Larnell's teaching all the way through, and with great detail! 10/10

@helgijonsson3537 Жыл бұрын

Larnell is the master. His drumming on We Like it Here (Snarky Puppy album) is so good it almost makes me cry

@rayazkhan9498 Жыл бұрын

It’s impossible to watch this, and not immediately feel inspired to get behind the kit. Thank you Larnell 😭

@chadhiggins9944 Жыл бұрын

Larnell is rapidly becoming my favorite drummer.

@servHis221 7 ай бұрын

I'm telling you right now...if any of my teachers taught me ANYTHING the way Mr Lewis taught this lesson, B would be the lowest grade I'd ever get in my weakest class. Fantastic. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@Th3xCyph3r Жыл бұрын

That crispiness in Larnell's Dry Cymbal Setup! Zildjain definitely nails the sound quality of the cymbals. ❣️

@_hexes_ Жыл бұрын

His internal tempo is so good, he sings the beat and it lines up perfectly with what he played on the kit earlier haha. Truly a master of his craft

@arkin2263 Жыл бұрын

As a drummer this was an EXCELLENT lesson at drumming, especially for first time-rs. In drum lessons that I took in my past, all this is usually learned over the span of 2-3 years, and you are able to summarize it in one 18-minute video. This also really helps me for writing material since next week I'm about to teach the basics of drums to some people. Great job 👏

@alexanderdeschutter8820 Жыл бұрын

Larnell's song Change Your Mind is a perfect song to demonstrate levels of drumming difficulty/complexity

@RaethFennec Жыл бұрын

This could be a whole drum circle, but this guy said "I'll do it myself." Amazing showing of an incredible talent. His understanding of rhythm and musicality is wondrous and well-presented. My only complaint is that level one wasn't "drumming on the steering wheel in traffic."

@Coldcloves Жыл бұрын

How can this be so specifically accurate😂

@jimlingmusicchannel Жыл бұрын

How amazing it is that you can start with beginner's level all the way to the maestro level of drumming within 19 minutes, AWESOME!!

@sisam1724 Жыл бұрын

The coordination that you need to have to be a drummer is stupendous. Drummers are so cool! He makes it look so easy.😮👍🏽

@DaveYognaut 9 ай бұрын

That "make sure you're breathing" may seem like a throw-away chuckle, but that's legit advice right there 🤣 make sure you're not tensing random muscles you don't need to use too. don't wanna tire your body out needlessly, or do yourself any damage

@jeanlucas24 Жыл бұрын

Back in the 1940s, jazz pianist Art Tatum used to play for friends after the club closed, and I would have loved to just sit and listen to him groove. I now feel that way about Larnell Lewis.