10 NEW Drum Grooves Every Drummer Needs To Hear

00:00 - Intro
Did you think the golden age of drumming ended with Tony Williams and Buddy Rich? Think again. Modern drummers like Kendrick Scott and Mark Guiliana are pushing the boundaries of the instrument and doing things no one’s heard on the drum kit before.
If you want to get inspired and challenge yourself, check out these 10 new drum grooves played by contemporary jazz drummers. They’re rhythmically, technically, and creatively unique.
And if you want to try them out for yourself, download the drumless loops and sheet music over at The Beat👇
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1. “Respond” by R+R=NOW (00:47)
Drummer: Justin Tyson
You’ll hear quarter notes on the ride, the hi-hat foot ‘chicking‘ on 2 and 4, the bass drum on every downbeat and ‘a’ of beat 4, and ghost notes filling in between the backbeats. There’s also a quick 5 stroke roll going into every four-bar phrase.
2. “Smash” by Avishai Cohen (02:10)
Drummer: Mark Guiliana
This song is complex but accessible (it’s in 4/4). You’ll notice some cool kick groupings and broken ride cymbal parts. When you repeat the four-bar phrase, take out the very first kick on bar 1 and add it back in on the third rotation (so it lines up with the bass part).
3. “Be Water” by Kendrick Scott Oracle (04:07)
Drummer: Kendrick Scott
Kendrick Scott is a thoughtful and expressive player, and his dynamic range is amazing. He makes odd-time signatures feel smooth and seamless. This song is in 11/4, but it might help to think of it as alternating bars of 6/4 and 5/4. You’ll like the chill ghost note groove here.
4. “We Are The Drum” by Kendrick Scott Oracle (05:46)
Drummer: Kendrick Scott
The dynamics in this song are ridiculous, and the track is basically a drum solo. The opening section is particularly interesting with a groove that goes between two bars of 5/4 and a bar of 4/4. Check out that syncopated ride bell groove!
5. “Dance Of Shiva” by Billy Childs (08:00)
Drummer: Eric Harland
This song is in 11/4 time (we’ve broken it down into two bars of 4/4 and a bar of 3/4). Eric Harland plays straight quarter notes on the ride and syncopated patterns on snare and kick, which line up nicely with the rest of the band.
6. “Eleven Wives” by Avishai Cohen (09:22)
Drummer: Mark Guiliana
This two-bar pattern is an 11/8 shuffle! It’s broken up into three groups of 3 with two 8th notes left over at the end.
7. “Human Nature” by Vijay Iyer Trio (11:37)
Drummer: Marcus Gilmore
If you know the Michael Jackson track of the same name, you’ll recognize the melody. This version is in 13/8 time with groupings of 5s and 3s.
8. “Vardavar” by Tigran Hamasyan (13:37)
Drummer: Nate Wood
Can you believe this complex-sounding tune is in 4/4? Check out those complex groupings and rhythms.
9. “The Court Jester” by Tigran Hamasyan (14:55)
Drummer: Nate Wood
The drum parts work brilliantly in this song, with bass drum and hi-hats in unison, ghost notes filling in, and a variety of groupings of 2 and 3.
10. “The Grid” by Tigran Hamasyan (16:54)
Drummer: Arthur Hnatek
While the bars of 17/16 and 15/16 technically add up to 4/4, there’s a LOT going on. With 5 note groupings, it almost has a quintuplet feel. Put a bell on one of the rack toms if you want to recreate the creative percussive sounds used in the tune.
19:34 - Outro
What do you think? Are we in a modern golden age of drumming? Would you try these complex drum parts?
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[@DrumeoOfficial]

Dig deeper with this lesson and download FREE drumless loops and sheet music over at The Beat👇 ►www.drumeo.com/beat/contemporary-jazz-grooves/

[@policeluber6720]

Ur left hand sucks

[@kholwanindlovu8148]

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[@lajeanette33]

Hi. I think there’s a problem with the bass drum. It’s very very low.

[@marcpatzelt2430]

Yes, we are in a golden age of drumming because of four main reasons: 1. It's much easier to start playing drums because they have gotten cheaper (well, actually cheap drums have gotten better). 2. Because of KZbin there are so many things you can learn for free and it's much easier to learn songs when you can rewind specific parts and slow the video down. 3. The inspiration is flooding you from everywhere: Instagram, KZbin etc. 4. Drumeo

[@DrumeoOfficial]

❤❤

[@drummermomcjs]

Drumeo and the resources they provide is certainly expanding not only the drumming community in general, but the sources of inspiration and fresh ideas are expanding the creativity of drumming as well. A most valuable resource to have available. Drumeo and the Drumeo staff, you guys ROCK!

[@petermorris9844]

Totally agree, tbh I would have lost interest in drumming if it wasn't for KZbin drumeeo 80/20 drummer and others

[@BrandonToews]

I hope you enjoy the lesson! Let me know which groove is your favourite 😁

[@julesdrums6167]

You rock Brandon, thank you!

[@penguins.227]

Probably those awesome boots you have. Thanks for the vid!

[@julesdrums6167]

@@penguins.227 dude those boots are sick!

[@BrandonToews]

@@julesdrums6167 - Thanks, Julien :)

[@BrandonToews]

@@penguins.227 - Haha! Thanks :D

[@wuchoya665]

Finally some glimpses of modern jazz drumming. It’s insane that how little these genius be mentioned. Please bring meastro Marcus Gilmore or Brian Blade here. The Mark Giuliana video was just incredible.

[@BrandonToews]

Would absolutely love to. Incredible players.

[@moses_dimski]

More jazz videos like this!

[@blopenshtop]

Great to see Justin Tyson getting some love here. Massively underrated

[@BrandonToews]

Agreed!

[@thedrummerscorner1]

@@BrandonToews will you invite him on drumeo one day?

[@BrandonToews]

@@thedrummerscorner1 - I would LOVE to.

[@bandwagon7178]

“So as you heard there, we’re in 11/4” Yea sure I could definitely tell 🥲😂

[@borisp42]

Cohen Trio with Mark Guiliana several positions in chart! 2 beers for this gentleman!))

[@johnjamatia9188]

This video covers mark, Nate, Arthur, Marcus. Just an incredible drummers

[@MattMendians]

I’m depressed cause I haven’t been playing really for a while. Thanks for the grooves! One nice thing about being a drummer, you can practice your rudiments with your hands and feet on anything! Great video!

[@HenryChauhanDrums1]

Thanks again for another great lesson Drumeo! :)

[@BrandonToews]

Thanks for checking it out, Henry!

[@daveezraloops2215]

Wow. I just got introduced to a ton of new (to me) music that I have to investigate further - much further! Thanks, Drumeo.

[@BrandonToews]

Awesome!! Enjoy :)

[@chrisggoodwin777]

#8: in the 35 years I've been playing music, I've never had such a difficult time counting 4/4... These guys are on another level... As are the ones who transcribed these tracks

[@BrandonToews]

Pretty insane right?! If you put a quarter note click over it, it’s mind-blowing.

[@aaronbones4290]

Been waiting for these for a long time...

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

These are KILLER! Thanks man.

[@BrandonToews]

Thanks Jeff! Appreciate it!

[@erenvrl]

I couldn't choose because they're all so ingenious and impressive 🙌🏻🏆

[@danieliussupienis9703]

Last track ("the Grid") was nuts.🤪😱😱 Love it.

[@BrandonToews]

That one is CRAZY!😁

[@pregnantnun]

This is by far my favorite, and most useful, Drumeo video I've seen. More of this please! Great work!

[@BrandonToews]

Glad to hear! Thank you!

[@brettnewmandrums]

Wow, this is a great lesson, and insight into the current cutting edge players and music. Thank you!

[@BrandonToews]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it :).

[@CamiTando]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! you have no idea how much help this video was

[@BrandonToews]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@lukesuperflyjones]

My NEW YEAR RESOLUTION is going to be simple…learn everything single one of these! HOLYCATS these are some wild grooves!

[@BrandonToews]

Solid goal! Have fun!

[@jimlinsner5063]

Thanks so much for the amazing lesson Brandon!!!

[@BrandonToews]

Thanks for checking it out, Jim!

[@percusseon6016]

Thank you Brandon, can't believe you guys are finally covering this stuff, never thought it would happen!

[@BrandonToews]

I’ve wanted to film this lesson for many years and I finally felt it was time to do it! Hopefully this type of music inspires some other drummers as well!

[@raytodrum]

thank you very much for all the materials! really appreciate that!

[@BrandonToews]

Enjoy! :)

[@JulianFernandez]

50k. WAY to go Drumeo! kudos.

[@HenkJanDrums]

Amazing.

[@Neander104]

Same two words as always: fascinating and accurate! Keep it up!

[@BrandonToews]

Thanks, Nea!

[@samuelemollisi4010]

Awesome music and inspiration in here … of course we don’t forget the past .. but we are excited about the present and most of all the future … thanks drumeo

[@BrandonToews]

We’ll said, Samuele! Glad you enjoyed this lesson :).

[@darklight4815]

'sir how many ride cymbals should we set up for you?' "Yessss"

[@geralddrums]

Really cool grooves😉👍👍👍

[@BrandonToews]

Thanks Gerald!

[@petermorris9844]

Best drum video I have seen on KZbin, amazing lesson Well done

[@BrandonToews]

Thank you so much, Peter!

[@DaSixSixOne]

Great selection and my kind of music! Thanks for the lesson!

[@BrandonToews]

Glad you like it!

[@niklasneumannmusic]

amazing modern Jazz drum lesson!

[@miloskoprivica4225]

Thanks Drumeo for expanding my music taste😁

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Cheers Milos!

[@BrandonToews]

Happy to help! :D

[@fabiorodriguezgomez6926]

Incredible video, very good and direct, congratulations! @Drumeo and @Brandon Toews you have to bring Justin Tyson and show the world how monstrous he is!

[@BrandonToews]

Appreciate it, Fabio! It would be SO cool to have Justin out to the studio at some point.

[@dhitiwatmongkolsmai5870]

this is awesome!!!

[@BrandonToews]

Thank you!

[@flotuc]

Yes!

[@angeloterra]

phenomenal

[@BrandonToews]

Thanks!

[@youli6501]

so cool!

[@BrandonToews]

😁🔥

[@AndriyBeat]

Great!

[@BrandonToews]

Thanks!

[@robvriens8812]

i knew about Cohen and Hamasyan's stuff didn't know Billy childs and Kendrick scott tunes. Awesome video. You sound great Brandon!

[@BrandonToews]

Thanks Rob! Glad you enjoyed this one :).

[@alexeyfedorov4434]

I'm not a drummer (kinda bassist), but these grooves are just super cool!

[@BrandonToews]

Thanks for checking them out!!

[@ceciacece]

extraordinary!

[@BrandonToews]

Thank you!

[@pedroibanez9173]

Nice video! Thanks!!

[@BrandonToews]

Thanks, Pedro!

[@tommyleanza510]

Whoa! Lots to learn here..

[@BrandonToews]

Have fun!

[@carlosalgarinjimenez6120]

Wooow man rhis video makes me so happy because these are same exact tunes i have been practicing for the last years. I would probably include these : double faced - tigran. Bent nails and lingus by snarky puppy, sunrise in beijin by Christian scott and seven ways by now vs now. Just to mention some of the most popular. But this is a greag job here congrats

[@BrandonToews]

Very cool! Thanks for checking it out. Those are some other great tunes as well.

[@regysmarques5040]

Thanks for this

[@BrandonToews]

Enjoy!

[@elartedeaduin]

9 and 10 so very crazy!!!

[@BrandonToews]

Right?! But so cool!

[@yangarza]

that was excellent - thank you

[@BrandonToews]

Glad you enjoyed it, Yan :)

[@ananlama1]

Great work

[@BrandonToews]

Thank you!

[@ChrisLee-yr7tz]

I'm loving #4

[@BrandonToews]

Awesome!

[@lyleman2112]

I am not a great drummer or student of rhythm but the ninth track :The Court Jester: is just brilliant. I want to call the groove a 'stutter shuffle'

[@BrandonToews]

It’s pretty incredible! Tigran is a brilliant musician.

[@martmakesmusic]

I'm surprised that there is not a single groove from Yussef Dayes lol! Awesome Video and maaan...that are some juicy beats!

[@BrandonToews]

Trust me, it was hard to bring the list down to 10 😂

[@martmakesmusic]

@@BrandonToews haha! Can imagine!

[@filipkasprzyk9564]

Awesomeeeeee transcriptions and taste

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Thanks Filip!

[@user-tm5bj4ig3b]

good！I love

[@richardcolton4125]

i dont understand it and cannot do any of it but i find it fascinating, thanks

[@BrandonToews]

That’s totally okay! The point of this lesson is share what type of NEW music is out there, I hope you enjoy listen to some of these bands 😁

[@alecj3454]

Just a shout out to the great Steve Porcaro, of Toto, who is actually the writer of Human Nature, the song that Michael Jackson made famous. I enjoy the interesting and unique version from Vijay Iyer Trio. Great pull.

[@BrandonToews]

Yes! Steve is a legend.

[@davidthedrummerengineer]

I transcribed the Respond groove on my own about 2 months ago. Never had before!

[@BrandonToews]

Nice!! :D

[@GoodArtist]

These grooves are amazing. I know what I'll be doing this week.

[@BrandonToews]

Have fun!

[@GoodArtist]

@@BrandonToews Thanks😁

[@alphaomegaape8622]

Man that ride.

[@BrandonToews]

30th Anniversary!!

[@per-ivindmartinsen3086]

Nice 👌

[@branmcg9844]

😋Ooowee, thats some tasty drumming from Tigran Hamasyan. Nice work Brandon!

[@BrandonToews]

Thanks Bran! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mikecrover7157]

Great job Brandon! Thanks a lot. I think my favs. are the Tigram ones

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Cheers Mike!

[@BrandonToews]

Nice! I think I would have to agree ;)

[@mikecrover7157]

@@BrandonToews Im looking for his albums, never knew 👍🏼

[@BrandonToews]

@@mikecrover7157 - Awesome!

[@noisek8812]

this video is gold

[@BrandonToews]

Appreciate it! Enjoy :).

[@antkn33]

Great stuff. Challenging but when you break it down it seems like I can do it

[@BrandonToews]

Thanks! Enjoy :).

[@julesdrums6167]

F*** yeah dude.

[@borisp42]

awesome mind blowing chart)

[@BrandonToews]

Pretty crazy drum grooves!

[@borisp42]

@@BrandonToews please have a look at kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4mznoSLYph8l8k also very good example of modern contemporary jazz from my POV

[@harryquantrill1314]

so great to see drumeo embracing modern jazz!

[@BrandonToews]

Incredible music!

[@Payterman]

🔥🔥🔥

[@BrandonToews]

🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@kaderblaine]

It took me a long time to find and then get into contemporary jazz, but I'm glad I'm here. It is so engaging and rewarding to listen to. Thanks for "Shadow Theater;" I haven't come across that album before and it has been blowing my mind all morning. Does anyone know what cymbal that is on Brandon's far right? Sounds great!

[@BrandonToews]

Very cool. And my pleasure - glad you’re enjoying that record! On the very far right is an Istanbul Agop 19” 30th Anniversary crash🔥

[@PaoloZucchetti]

great list!

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Thanks Paolo!

[@PaoloZucchetti]

@@DrumeoOfficial you can try also the groove from NOW VS NOW called "big pump"...

[@oscarduran8787]

thank you for this lesson, i will add a moment in time by avishai cohen, its in 6/8 but headless groove, very interesting. And we can´t forget about JD Beck grooves too

[@kanteannightmare]

Cool way to shout out artist.

[@theopinson3851]

Hahaha I was wondering where the Tigran tracks were. Saved the best for last!

[@BrandonToews]

You know it!!😁

[@alifeinyellow]

Not enough love for Hnatek. Thank you for including him.

[@BrandonToews]

Incredible drummer and super nice guy!!

[@alifeinyellow]

@@BrandonToews I hope I get the privilege of meeting him one day!

[@addisoncarpenter5675]

Moving on by Ollie howl is good as well

[@williamcecil4265]

Let's go Brandon! It cracks me up how you say, "I'm blown away by what these drummers can do," and then play it yourself.

[@BrandonToews]

But think about this, they INVENTED these parts!! That’s the crazy part! 🤯😁

[@_beatslayer_]

I’m definitely gonna hit some four on the floor after watching this

[@BrandonToews]

Same here 😂

[@georgestroeyt]

TOP

[@markwilmeth3082]

I will never be able to play that last song. IT'S JUST NUTS!!!!

[@BrandonToews]

Pretty insane!!

[@drummercarson896]

My favorite groove in this video is #5

[@BrandonToews]

Good choice!

[@cameosundo4404]

What kind of cymbals do you use for your stack?

[@BrandonToews]

20” Turk China / 20” Agop signature crash

[@penguins.227]

So I don't know how to drum but I enjoyed trying to keep up with 11/4 timing or whatever fraction these people choose

[@nathans4957]

Selection here was pretty awesome!

[@BrandonToews]

Thanks, Nathan!

[@EverFung]

Thank you! But I can't hear bass drums sound clearly. Is my setting problem?

[@martijnvanbeek4387]

Same here!

[@DavidOakesMusic]

In my last band we had a song in 11/8 and we called it "ElevenEight".

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Nice!

[@lukesuperflyjones]

I can not get over how addicting eleven Wives is…WOW

[@BrandonToews]

RIGHT?!?

[@boricua9071]

this type of music feels super intimidating to play, I just like to play funk LOL.

[@paulkuzub6405]

Is there any way to get to hear these beats slowed down,piece by piece? Thanks.

[@paulkuzub6405]

Are they on drumeoSongs?

[@thenickfirth]

"how many odd times do we have Brandon ?" Brandon: "YESS"

[@BrandonToews]

All of the odd times!!

[@bruceperkins2921]

Let's go brandon!

[@Pragmatta]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@kickthebabylmo]

Pls get Justin Tyson to do a lesson.

[@cemguler183]

Great video!

[@BrandonToews]

Thanks, Cem!

[@cemguler183]

@@BrandonToews Discovered so many drummers I didn't know. This might be a new drumming content even, combination of the album review, chops breakdown and mixing tips on the drum sound

[@billthew6038]

Can you apply these to cover band tracks for us? Cheers

[@charliewilson3234]

How do you guy get these drumless tracks?

[@AaronLevyDrums]

Im sure they just recreated the chords and melody tracks by transcribing them out and looping them

[@fredifreudi9034]

Thank you for let me hear this new drum grooves, but isn't it a little bit like the advise for the class of 99; "don't read beauty magazines, they only make you feel ugly"? But professional students will sure arrive at that level with the 10'000 hours rule. Good luck to you guys.

[@PapyPetitPois]

0:40 Slick rhythmic pattern over spelling his name

[@horlateedayeniola4557]

Y'all should listen to Zach Grooves.. you'd be surprised how many new beats you get per week

[@130leviatan]

im missing gogo penguin drumming

[@Maikanguiano1987]

Este muchacho presentador, tiene un gran parecido a Héctor Herrera futbolista Mexicano .