Thanks so much for sharing your expertise and for watching! In my Brazilian drumming course at Jazz Drum School: jazzdrumschool.com/course/bossa-nova-drum-beats I do talk about the difference between how it’s written in Brazil and how we write it in a Jazz drumming context. I also demonstrate about how it’s really felt in 2/4 even though we often see it written in 4/4 in the world of Jazz. Again thanks so much for sharing and for the kind words too! Keep swinging those beats my friend🤙

Thank you so much for watching, for your kind comment and tip ❤️ If you ever need a hand with your Jazz drumming I’d Love to help you out at Jazz Drum School: jazzdrumschool.com/ Keep swinging my friend🤙

Many thanks again my friend 🤙

Rich thanks for your wonderful positive comments! I'm so happy you are enjoying my lessons here at the KZbin channel! I remember you sharing about your kit and I get what you're saying about the snare drum. That seems to be the weakest link in these smaller kits. I might suggest you using a Remo Coated Ambassador or Evans G1 for the snare to get more out of it. You'll also have to tune it a bit higher than you would 14" snare because it resonates best a higher frequency. Then use a 10" Remo Diplomat Fiberskyn or Evans Calftone and a Remo 13" Ambassador Fiberskyn or Evans Calftone. What are you using for the kick drum batter and resonant heads? The snare drum I'm playing is a Sakae 14x7 inch African Bubinga snare. Regarding tuning, I usually tune my snare drum a major 2nd higher than the rack tom and the rack tom and floor tom about a perfect 4th or 5th apart. This gives me many options melodically. For the toms resonant head I actually just have the factory Remo clear single-ply heads. I'd absolutely love to see you at Jazz Drum School Rich and my course are all one-time payment for lifetime access. I have almost 300 students now from over 27 countries and many of them are learning exactly how you do. They just take their time and check in with me when they have questions or want to share their progress: jazzdrumschool.com/ Thanks again and keep swinging my friend🤙

@@jazzdrumschool thank you for replying Von, yes so, I mainly have always used coated amb both sides of Tom and ps3 for bd. But when I got this little kit I changed it up a little. Kept the CA for batter Tom’s. Clears on reso. And put couple CA on bd with a small pc of felt taped. Just enough to calm the overtones down. I started with 2 felt strips but found still to muffled prob because of the diameter of the bass drum. It’s pretty good. Warm enough with a little punch. Nice sustain. If I end up changing anything I will try what you suggested. I used a calftone once back couple years ago and I’m not a hard hitter i play a bit like you , and the the film came apart. I was always intrigued with the fiberskyn. Boy they’re not cheap! I’ll have to save some money put it aside for diff heads down the line. I’m just getting things squared away with tunings on these. I’m about 90% way there. Last one I have to work with is the 13” ft. Most of time I go with equal tunings in both sides of Tom’s. I may have to tame this one down a little bit and lower the tension. I’m into your Tom sound completely!! Got nice high Tom and nice low Tom. All you really need for this type of stuff. I had ft up high very melodic but I think after hearing yours last night I’m going to bring it down a notch or 2. Later today I may go on your online school check it and see if it’s something I can do, far as snare I have a few snares. Couple 14” a 13” and a 7x12 mapex that’s fabulous you can tune that thing low or high it’s great maple drum. It fits with the size configuration kind of far as space within the small kit. However I did check out some sakea snares online from Japan I could order one. There not bubinga that’s big bucks. You got a beautiful drum there with that. I think the maple 12” has some really really great tone tuned to an A or just below. Normally I go with a G on 14” snare. This is turning into too much here lol. I’ll end it with a big thank you and I’m so glad I found you. From what it looks like, you live in Japan?? If so , wow!! That’s awesome if so. Well I’ll end it here my friend. Hopefully talk soon. God bless you bro.

@@jazzdrumschool I’m buying a tshirt. I noticed it says slimmer fit in small caption. I’m ordering xl hope it fits! Love all the sayings on them. If it fits I’ll come back for more. Alwsys looking for a good tshirt and can’t go wrong with a drum T😊

@@jazzdrumschool thought ide say a few more things I e already made a bunch of comments, I know I mentioned before I started out with private lessons when I was 10-11. I did that for awhile. Funny how we can recall things over 40 yrs ago , so I would come to my lesson on Saturday mornings I’ll never forget such good memories of going to that music store for lessons. I should add something , so my mom paid for the lessons it was 5$ for a half hour. He always went over a little bit with me I’ll never forget him. But I started with a drum book how to play rock and roll drums. I got to a point at that age that I was reading pretty well. He taught me same grip technique, I’m surprised a little bit looking back that he did not have me play jazz style , he was also a guitar player , I don’t have that book anymore but I always wanted to get a copy of it. I found one a few years ago if you can believe that and I opened it and I thought I played that? It was somewhat involved. I knew most of it but some of it I was thinking I don’t remember how to read this or that. It was wild looking at this new copy it was a thril Von to me, so over the years I still attended private but as a family we moved often I won’t get into that, but the lessons got less and less , my step dad started a family gospel group , I played drums my 2 brothers played guitar and piano and my step dad played and sang. We actually all sang , crazy huh, step dad became a pastor and we started a church from our home then a building , we continued to play as a family group traveling thru out New England playing at churches and other types of functions like a boy scout thing and we went into a local prison Von, imagine that as a 12 yr old! Brought my pearl drums in there too. Our home was in Connecticut, so this continued for many years. Fast forward I’m now 56 almost 57 I don’t read much except that I picked up the famous blue and white book syncopation which I’m sure you know of, I thumb through that and practice my pad work. As much as I can and I like that. So I thought I would share a bit of my story with you. Hope it wasn’t boring for you. My life is quite fascinating with the music portion of it. So yes I love drums. And I love the challenge of learning new things. That’s why I’m thrilled to have found you. See what happens Von. Let you go with that. Have a great Sunday

@@jazzdrumschool Von can you figure this out for me please. If my snare is A , with what you told me , what would my high Tom be? (10”). And then what would my floor Tom be (13)”. And far as bass drum I’m keeping it where that’s at. I like the overall feel and tone / sound. It’s a little on lower side. You can feel free to tell me where that should be relative to your whole set. I looked it up to see if I could figure it out , as I mentioned I’m a little slow. I guess if someone sat down with me and taught me the scale and helped me understand them I would get it. But for now can you help me ? A 14” snare I keep at G. The 12” one I have at around A. I don’t really want to go any higher than that. Currently my 10” is around a D. But I explained what I need help with. Just the major 2nd from snare to high Tom. Then the 4th or 5th. I just don’t get this part. Is D ok ? With the snare at an A?

Charles thanks so much my friend for your really kind words ❤️ Your comment means a lot and gives me motivation to continue trying my best. If you ever need a hand with your Jazz drumming I'd love to help you out at Jazz Drum School: jazzdrumschool.com/ Have a swinging great day!

@@jazzdrumschool You can be sure that you will be the one if I need help at some point 😊

Christian first off, thanks so much for your kind words and I'm really happy your enjoyed. Wow you and I must be about the same age. I know I was preaching to the choir with you and I'm glad #12 resonated with you. Regarding your question, I have had students like that and I would always scratch my head and try to understand why they were coming to lessons. I finally figured out 2 things: 1. They're not like me. I'm a very gregarious, outgoing personality type. Often times, students like those you mentioned, are often more shy and don't outwardly express their emotions. Inside, many times they were really digging it but just didn't know how to share their excitement. If they were making progress, I'd take that as my encouragement to keep pushing ahead. 2. If they weren't progressing, the reason for continuing lessons was that I became an important, positive interaction in their week and my lessons were benefitting them emotionally more than structurally. I've found this many times both with adults and kids. I would recommend that you keep up your great teaching and know that what you teach them with your kindness, patience and understanding will last them a lifetime. Keep swinging my friend 🤙

Ferdinand, thanks so much for your heartfelt comment, kind words about my teaching and for watching! Wow you must have taught 20,000 drum lessons! I'm sure you already know all of these tips. I'm always happy to hear from you and grateful to have you enrolled at Jazz Drum School. Have a swinging great day my friend 🤙

Thanks Ben for the comment and for watching! I try to tune my snare a major 2nd higher than the rack tom and the toms a perfect 4th or 5th apart. Hope that helps and keep swinging my friend 🤙

Thanks so much Charles! I'm glad you enjoyed. Have a swinging great day my friend!

Thanks Liz for sharing your expertise here! I did not know that. Very good to know and for others coming here to know too. Have a great day my friend!

Thanks so much John! I always appreciate your supportive comments. :)

Thanks so much Jonathan! I'm actually sneaking in pauses when I hit the snare, so they're not consecutive. I actually think this allows the groove to breathe more. Give it a try!

Eric thanks for letting me know it was helpful! I'm really glad and if you ever need a hand with your Jazz drumming or brushes playing, I'd love to help you out at Jazz Drum School: jazzdrumschool.com/course/brushes-mastery-course Keep swinging my friend 🤙

Thanks here too Luke! 🤙

Luke thanks so much and keep swinging my friend 🤙

Thanks Mark! I lived in Hawaii for 16 years before moving to Japan 8 years ago. Was some of the most formative time in my musical life. I'm glad you're enjoying my lessons here. If you ever need a hand with your Jazz drumming, I'd love to help you out at Jazz Drum School: jazzdrumschool.com/ Keep swinging my friend 🤙

MANUEL! Thanks brother! Always great to hear from you 🤙

Thanks so much for your kind words here too! It's great to hear a little about your drumming background. Ride cymbals for your style are usually heavier and pingier to cut through the amplified instruments. Is there a particular ride cymbal you like to use in your playing situations?

Thanks so much for kind words and for watching! I'm really glad my video was helpful. I totally know how you feel. Let us know how it goes!

Great question my friend! I would go with the Evans DB One cymbals. They really feel and sound better overall. Let us know if you get them and keep swinging 🤙

Thanks so much Joshua and keep swinging my friend🤙

Thanks so much! I understand. It's my hope that drummers will be inspired to keep grooving even with drum fills. If you every need hand with your Jazz drumming, I'd love to help you at Jazz Drum School: jazzdrumschool.com/ Keep swinging my friend🤙

Thanks Ron! I know that you know exactly what I'm talkin' about. 🤙

Thanks for sharing your experience with sticks! I like Vater sticks too. I might have to check out those Super Jazz sticks. Keep swinging my friend 🤙

Thanks for the kind words and keep swinging 🤙

Thanks David for sharing your experience and for the kind words! I'm really happy that my videos has helped you sort out the low volume approach to drum practice. We all here at my KZbin channel and Jazz Drum School: jazzdrumschool.com/ share your feeling. We have to go through so much just play our instrument! The Evans cymbals are better than the Zildjian ones in my opinion. More sustain and feel more realistic. If you're going for maximum low volume though, I would suggest the Zildjian ones. I hope that helps and keep at it my friend🤙

Ray thanks so much for the kind words and for watching! I'm so glad you are excited about Jazz drumming. If you ever need a hand, I'd love to help you over at Jazz Drum School: jazzdrumschool.com/ Keep swinging my friend 🤙

Thanks so much for the kind words and for watching! I hope it inspires you to also take some of your favorite instrument solos and play them across the kit. How's your soloing coming along?

Thanks John! I'm fixin' to make a video about it soon. It is nice to finally have a space I can play most any time of day without bothering anyone else. Do you have a home studio?

Thanks Davie for the question. Not so much. I do carry a shaker around with me in my stickbag and use it from time to time. In some groups, I play pandeiro and tambourim (Brazilian hand percussion). Other than that, not too much. How about you?

Thanks so much for sharing your recent experience and that my video has helped you! I can totally relate to how you felt at the jam session. The fact is, you did it. You put yourself out of your comfort zone so you can learn to play drums. That takes a lot of gumption and passion. It sounds to me like you really want to get better at your Jazz and drumming and enjoy playing more. That's 50% of improvement so you're already halfway there! If you ever need a hand with your Jazz drumming, I'd love to help you out at Jazz Drum School: jazzdrumschool.com/ Keep swinging my friend 🤙

Thanks always Charles!

Thanks for the question and for watching. My solos are usually simpler. In fact, it's the way I teach in my Jazz Drum Solos course: jazzdrumschool.com/course/jazz-drum-solo I like to think in phrases as if I'm speaking rhythmic sentences. This one is sentences with hertas and rolls connecting the rhythmic ideas. How's your drum soloing coming along?

Thanks for letting me know and I'm sorry you're having troubles. You don't need to register to get the PDF and MP3. You can simply scroll to the bottom of this page and download them: jazzdrumschool.com/drum-sheet-music I hope that helps and please let me know if you are able to download the items. Keep swinging my friend 🤙

Thanks for the questions and for watching! I use this drumset for everything you said. It's incredibly versatile and sounds great anytime and anywhere I play it. I created my own little hardware setup but the hardware that comes with the shell pack, looks lightweight. If you will be driving to your gigs, I think it will be no problem. I was taking my kit on the train so it was important to make my hardware setup as compact and lightweight as possible. I hope that helps and keep swinging my friend 🤙

Thanks Don for sharing and I'm really glad you found my video. I know exactly how you feel. Try the pressure points and really look carefully at your drumming technique. You may have to make some changes there too. Let me know how it goes and keep swinging my friend 🤙

Thanks for sharing your experience here for others to read! Keep swinging my friend 🤙

It's my pleasure! Thanks for watching and if you ever need a hand with your drum soloing, I hope to see you in my Drum Soloing Course: jazzdrumschool.com/course/jazz-drum-solo Keep swinging my friend 🤙

I couldn't agree more! Latin/Brazilian music go hand-in-hand with dancing. 🕺