5 Easy To Learn Jazz Swing Fills

[@mattydread6618]

Another thing Rob is doing here that he didn’t mention, but is super cool and important is: notice that throughout the fills he continued time with the hi hat. I think a lot of us go into a fill and everything else just kind of stops. It makes a huge difference that he plays these fills while the high hat continues on two and four! Git it Beatdown!

[@steelbunyea]

It's meant this way

[@Gustavo-so7zk]

Caleb Mawlam Jazz drumming > rock drumming. Keep going my man

[@levinzechner8274]

@@Gustavo-so7zk Depends on what kind of rock drumming.

[@boblobgobstopper13214]

Kasparov Against the World different styles for different people. No need to call one superior or inferior

[@najidrum]

@@boblobgobstopper13214 debatable...

[@Brickeh]

I could literally listen to you play for hours at a time... so smooooooooooth

[@dvorakjakubjd]

really, absolutely great

[@You-is9tw]

As all jazz drummers should be

[@cheftekard7165]

Agree. Took the words right out of my mouth. SMOOTH!!!

[@Jath2112]

I.... love the BBQ factor... you are literally cookin' while you are cooking....

[@duhquadman]

Step 1. Play triplets Step 2. Profit

[@nilsb717]

jacob henry you mean step 3. Step 2 is allways... yeah you.... you know . It's allways this one's thing... Step 1: Play Triplets...Step 3: Profit

[@duhquadman]

@@nilsb717 what

[@oniriclink0000]

May you transcribe not only the fills but all rythms youve played? Do you recommed any specific jazz book to practise with?

[@lauzhenzhoa]

@@duhquadman Your joke but worse

[@brianchisnell1548]

@@oniriclink0000 the Chapin Book. Jazz independence.

[@user-id2dx4qd6j]

i’m more of a death metal drummer, but i really like your videos because it’s all about the groove when it comes to music. nice video man

[@eleven9286]

WillBurhans this comment cracked me up haha

[@user-id2dx4qd6j]

Eleven lol

[@leemurray9330]

@@user-id2dx4qd6j In my experience, drummers from crazy heavy music genres seem to be like the nicest people on earth. The more brutal the band on the tee shirt, the cooler they are. Cool duality there.

[@foyasoul2]

Thanks for the helpful comment but I couldn’t help but notice your pfp, it’s really great man, brings some class to the table

[@user-id2dx4qd6j]

@@foyasoul2 LMAO thanks, dude, I love the irony that comes with any comment I make that’s positive.

[@sergiuq2good4u]

I would love to hear a swing lasting 15 mins repeating 2/3 hours so I could sleep listening to this. The ride sound is so mesmerising!

[@matthewguzda4075]

I really like the camera view As opposed to seeing straight on , you can see his hands better. Just watching hands. Wrists, fingers is a lesson in itself that you see proper comfortable form. How little movement or how large movements are where they happen and why. Plus I'm always amazed at the comping and how it stays fluent buts always changing like a conversation or creative dialogue / monologue.

[@stephenmahlstedt8533]

Rob, this lesson is exceptional for someone at my level. I’m a mediocre drummer (at best) that recently decided to start studying jazz drumming. I’ve been working on independence exercises and basic grooves, but was kind of lost when it came to fills. Now I have something to work on that isn’t too intimidating, but will still take a lot of practice to perfect. And the FRL FRL one helped me find a weak spot with my independence while trying to maintain the 2 and 4 on the hats. You have become my favorite drum teacher on KZbin. Thank you for providing this content. Cheers!

[@jorgedebradomin5793]

Same situation and same opinion about the dude

[@jiyanmehta7250]

@@jorgedebradomin5793 Well 2 years late and amateur drummer here.If u could give me limb independence and speed exercises then give me some please.

[@SHAWN220]

@@jiyanmehta7250 Thomas Lang to me is the king of limb independence and he has a Chanel as well as being on many other drum Chanel’s . If humans had more limbs he could play a complex jazz groove and a hard driving metal beat requiring double bass simultaneously while he’s also walking and chewing gum lol. He does show some exercises etc on limb independence .

[@jooeowekkej]

lol this helped me so much I have a recital in a few days and I need to improve a lot more

[@ToddTheJoker]

As I get older I have been getting more and more jazz oriented and this is great for me to learn...thanks Beatdown...love the camera angle too

[@N3V2-Nevto]

I guess having a Bar-B-Que thermometer is a must for my drumming hahhaha but for real gotta learn this, I've been wanting to learn something jazzy for my drumming vocabulary. Thank you Rob!

[@amphionification]

This is so good. I have been playing for about 40 years, and was taught by a Jazz drummer, but never fully studied Jazz. This video is so helpful to me. The metronome count is crazy. I already play a lot of these patterns, but the emphasis you put on the beat is a game changer. Thanks for sharing!

[@skimanization]

These lessons, I feel, can open up a ton of creative ideas for a beginner drummer and build up confidence and recognition. I'm a sax player but was always in love with Jazz drumming and drums. Thanks.

[@kennetheveritt7450]

Hi,Rob love Jazz but have made it a bit more punchy orig my playing was a bit wishy washy now have seen the way you play I have become more dynamic. Cheers.

[@leemurray9330]

Keep coming back to this video. This is a months of work in 15 minutes. Keeps on giving. THAT'S why you gotta buy Beatdown merch.

[@TheBrandy7890]

This is probabley one of the best and most straightforward videos i've ever seen on jazz fills. Well done, and thank you.

[@TheGuitologist]

And something tells me Beatdown got the hook up on them ribs.

[@quickattackfilms7923]

Wow I have a whole new appreciation for swing and jazz drumming. I wanna really step up my swing drumming game now.

[@leslieschroeder4234]

Yeah man, I dig watching you play those exercises. The hard part is getting the patterns ingrained into my brain so that it becomes second nature. THEN move it around the kit.

[@fatbugz2919]

That double stroke triplet on the ride and snare 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@ejandrews3065]

As drummer just watched your video for the first time and everything you did is something that I just do subconsciously when playing drums regardless of the style/ genre but loved how you explained it

[@thebluecollardrummer9032]

(1) - 3:54 RLR LLK RLR LLK (2) - 5:40 RLRLRL RLRLRL (3) - 7:10 KRL KRL KRL KRL (4) - 8:49 RRLLRR LLRRLL (5) - 10:35- RLLKRL RLLKRL

[@jkatube1]

I am 64 yrs old and have been looking for this type of explanation all my life. Thank You Sir !!! Still looking for the BBQ thermometer.

[@bryanharrison3889]

I realize that alot of this type of content on your channel is geared at helping beginner/intermediate drummers get the feel of different type of techniques. I've been playing almost 33 years and I FUCKING WATCH THESE, of course I usually already know the concept you're going to be teaching. In many cases, I've been doing it for years and years. The reason why I watch them is for two reasons. Actually 3. the first is, sometimes you drop a gold nugget I've never even heard of, which is worth watching just for that. 2. You often have an entertaining, matter of fact approach to explanation that helps even long-time drummers gain new perspective on some of the stuff that we know, but haven't really thought of from the perspective you're showing, and any drummer who's been playing more than 1 day will know how valuable a fresh perspective is on the kit... and LASTLY, your demonstrations are so expertly done that EVEN IF there's no gold nugget, and EVEN IF your approach is from a similar perspective as how I approach whatever it is, that the expertise and professionalism and quality along with that beat down feeling is literally worth the watch. Also, I guess a bonus reason is when you occasionally get a little off topic and drop some new perspective on something different than the exercise at hand, which is always welcome. Keep up the good work.

[@woofytwoshoes7711]

Rob is the real deal. Been a blues player all my life on both guitar and drums. Jazz drumming is my new venture and I’m learning that just like in blues some guys can play with feel and others have trouble. Rob you make it hurt man, so legit. Don’t make a grown man cry my friend.

[@Psychodermia]

I'm a guitarist. But I watch these lessons, plus bass, keyboard, vocal, etc. videos because I'm a musician. Even if I can't really play those other instruments as well as guitar, I still want to know how they work and how the musician playing them thinks. It can only help me. Thank you for a great lesson series. 👽✌️

[@kotiegeldenhuys4709]

Finally, jazz drumming demystified. Or at least some concise yet comprehensive advice on how not to be afraid to dig in. Thank you so much.

[@jphifer2848]

Rob - Awesome. You are right about getting a lot of mileage out 5 basic stickings. Your sticks seem to almost “float” during the fills - just touching the head enough to activate each drum. Great feel and touch - excellent comping as well. It’s a pleasure to watch you play. BTW those Yamaha Phoenix drums are their top of the top....an exquisite set.

[@peteywheatstraws4909]

Yeah them Yamadogs are sweet, for sure.

[@dirkvanheester2753]

Bob, you are the most famous teacher i ever saw. Every video you make is a masterpeace. I learned allready a lot of grooves on a easy and gentel way. thanks a lot. Go on. Greetings from Belgium.

[@bostjanlaba]

Insanely good! Don't need a band, I can enjoy just this drumming. What sounds really cool to me is when a fill ends, there's some crash strike and it all seems like someone's just pulled a handbrake. As if all had stopped. And then - another lift off. Really cool!

[@mauromazzei5189]

Thank you Rob, because of you I discovered for the first time in my life the technique about the methronome in the last note of the triplet and it is very useful to help me to think swing. It caused a revolution in my swing thinking when I am playing.

[@RorRiiZzLE]

Yes, I’m learning it’s a very different type of language. I think you just first really gotta get your counting down and just completely understand the subdivisions first or at least a decent amount cause that’ll help you comprehend the different stickings you’re about to be hit with; also limb independence is a very good asset. THE RUDIMENTS!!!!🤯

[@declanmurray]

Rob Brown, hands down, the best drum teacher on KZbin. Really useful licks, fills and exercises that make me feel like a better drummer. Thanks so much from Ireland!

[@iracer9395]

Always refreshing to hear people mastering actual instruments instead of mixing together electronic garbage Keep the faith!

[@petervanderlaan9187]

Thanks for always making me smile...and be a better drummer. Please keep up the great work you do for us, I'm sure your busy. Thanks again Rob, Pete the Beat.

[@Bob-nu3xe]

I have played drums for over 60 years I love all kinds of drumming. Buddy Rich Bonham any drummer you can lean from, there is always something that another drummer plays that you pick up on,Rob has a great feel and great sound , the bow of the ride is used to great effect most important is what you don't play has much has what you do, working doubles with the left hand against the right hand is a good way of getting the hands working together, good work Rob great drumming

[@warrenjohnson619]

Wow I can hear the bass player grooving..piano strumming nice the high hat is rocking bass drum is super accent.

[@magiscichoam]

I’m new to your channel and thoroughly impressed. This is an exemplary drum lesson and absolutely beautiful presentation. Thank you. Bravo.

[@DS-nw4eq]

Great video and a huge help to someone just starting. Thank you.

[@PelagoA]

I love your playing style! It looks as if you are spreading butter on a fragile piece of bred! So smooth!

[@mysteryblackstudio6185]

"Man" now I really diggin that kind of Jazz Swing fill..

[@pavlossoultoukis4448]

Great sound very interesting feal to use the metronome like that.

[@s34cea75]

Feal

[@cspdelta8457]

Feal

[@jimmysacharski]

Feal

[@enesyeldemir]

Pavlos Soultoukis Feal

[@Eddie_da_head_]

Feal

[@blackydon]

As a learner a want and love to play jazz and this is I Bro.🙏🏾👍🏽

[@xbeast666]

That's cool cool shit man. I've been drumming for 30 years. I kinda stopped for around 10. The last 10 has just been fucking around. I had intence study with a New York Jazz Drummer from New York in Sydney where I'm from. He passed away 10 years ago and I was devastated. He was 86 when he passed, his name is Jack Savage. I had already learned the basics of Drumming when I was 18. Just the beginner stuff, practice pad and learning 1/4s, 1/8ths and 16th's etc. I got by with the basics in a rock band for a long time, but after that I wanted to progress. So I seeked local teachers and found Jack. I spent about 3 years with him with a lesson once a week every Wednesdaynight at Glebe NSW Sydney Australia. He started me on Stick Control etc and The Drummers Cookbook which he made me play all the exercises 8 ways, it was a major head fuck, but I was disciplined and respected Jack IMMENSELY. Then he asked me to get Louie Bellsons book and Jim Chapins. I was then introduced to Jazz. Another major major headfuck, but I persevered. I went through all of those books from head to toe. I must admit it was a huge challenge, but without the Cookbook and his 8 different ways to play it, I would be had no hope learning Independence. I'm so grateful with my the time I spent with Jack. Recently I got myself an Alesis strike pro kit, so I can practice at all hours. I'm a professional spray painter by day and when I come home I pull out all Jacks old books. Jazz drumming is sincerely an Art form and as u said, u can spend a life time studying it. I'd be interested to know your back ground to learning this craft ??? Sorry for a long reply, but I wanted to let u know. Regards

[@SimbaDrumz]

You are one of the best teachers online

[@delz3501]

Just getting back into the kit after several years off- using stick book to retrain control, etc. this lesson is going right next to my kit and will take a crack at it with hi hat/.. Thank you very much- you are awesome !!

[@stevepethel6843]

Love love your playing and teaching ...Awesome Thanks again

[@vaibhavahuja11]

Thank you SO much! Somehow, I had these fills in my vocab but never used in a swing context, oh which I also learnt from you(to swing). Love from India, you have brought drastic difference in my playing. :') 🤗🧡

[@bluemusic1972]

That Swish is Killer!!!

[@stopnwonow5044]

Very interesting jazz exercises. Six months practicing that and any beguinner is ready to play like Dave Weckl or John Blackwell (R.I.P). xD.. :-) Like.

[@MrRdp0215]

Thanks mannn. Tips and suggestions always welcomed. Need a 'love it' button for this (y)

[@codyrex9265]

Exactly what I needed! Any chance we’re getting an updated video for your killer comping?

[@TheRealMusic4Life]

Brother Rob, this seriously helped me a WHOLE LOT! Thank You! I'm a lifelong Gospel/Hip Hop drummer, so anything pertaining to that style - I'm good. But a lot of people don't understand just how different of a language the jazz vocabulary is. We have to think differently and it can only be faked so much LOL! I still get a lot of calls for jazz gigs, but I'm not personally where I want to be and this blessed me. Definitely taking this with me to shed!

[@nen.user.3764]

Thank you Rob. You're videos are very clear and direct and to the point, i dig.

[@GontaTOP]

Thanks, Rob! Your play is very smooth and beautiful! from Japan

[@difFamilyVlog]

The rib thermometer 🌡 😂 Love when you throw in humor 👍🏽

[@charleswilliams2675]

Fantastic Lesson~ Rob you make it look effortless. I now have my practice goal for the month. Thank You. Are you going to do anything with Drumeo ???

[@WhiteOakPIckups]

Playing drums and smoking ribs in the backyard. Awesome!! As always Rob, great lesson.

[@musshwins412]

very cool. i already do most of the sticking, just never tried to use them in triplet form. very enlightening. THANK YOU!

[@josephasghar]

Super tute. Watching and enjoying with my drummer son. Thanks man 👏

[@thomasmann9175]

Dude thank you so much. I got a shit ton out of that lesson. I was watching your comping expressions as much as the fills! And I really noticed when you started your fill on the 3rd bar rather than the 4th, that made the phrasing way interesting. Subscribed.

[@rodneyvandenoever]

Very nice, indeed will write them on a whiteboard. Showing the thermometer was quite funny.

[@acoolbandname3726]

I'm pretty sure I just found the best drum channel on this site

[@OrinVRDJ]

Came for drums. Thumbs up and subbed for the BBQ monitor. Real pro here!

[@justjahmez3881]

Probably have as much Jazz and Swing in my music collection as Rock so thank you Rob for this. Seeing from the side angle helps me understand more of what the drummers are doing, especially with the left hand. Need to spend more time watching and playing along with you. Cheers and have a great Christmas when it comes...

[@mickw7152]

The ribs on the BBQ comment was enough for me to give you a like!

[@furnace6441]

Thanks for this video! I am a classical bassist who has just started to learn jazz drums, and let me tell you, it is a steep learning curve for me so far. But these will help a ton

[@JimBrooksDrums]

#5 is no joke up to speed, and thermometer was a nice touch. Great lesson Rob.

[@kengraham9791]

MAN ! Your fast . Good night! So cool

[@AlexMartinez-cw4bx]

Bro these fill litearlly made me a better drummer thank you sm

[@displaychicken]

Wow this is the perfect lesson. I’ll be doing these for the next year

[@prestonrichardson2547]

Top notch info.....AGAIN! I appreciate the level of excellence you bring to everything you present to us. Thank you,Sir.

[@frankentrooper]

This was very helpful. I've used all those fills before, but never thought to use 'em for jazz. I see them in a whole new way and you've helped to expand my jazz dialogue. Cheers and keep it up. P.S. how ere those ribs??

[@davidbrown9395]

As always - a joy to watch your hands.

[@svenrichtmann6792]

I like everything about this video. Great lesson!

[@LeonarBolt]

Nice one Rob! Been playing jazz for years but never saw someone teach this so simple.

[@Datapoint90]

loved this man. you can really create music with just your drums!

[@gbstixx9634]

Ima has these for my Berklee audition (I’m no jazz drummer but it’ll help)

[@ZwitZhn]

This will help me a great deal. Loving your content Mr. Rob you sir are an era defining drummmer!!

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

Thanks, man 🙂

[@cassianoaugustodrummer4749]

very good your exercises! please what is the cymbal (crash) next to the ride?

[@WarrenHenry]

Nice. I recognize a few of these from studying the Gary Chaffee sticking patterns method. Well done brother👏🏽👏🏽

[@k.Panago]

I like combinations on exercise 1 and 5! You can also use them as 32th notes, they sound amazing!

[@mcsequoia5107]

Great stuff! Brother "Beatdown" never fails to deliver the goods! Many thank yous! Also, that large crash sounds deeee-licious! Just a super sweet splash at the end of those fills!

[@danf8172]

This is so awesome finally a good drum youtuber thank you SO MUCH I’m gonna binge your videos

[@JSB1729]

Thank you so much! Amazing playing.

[@joelpark6616]

This man has his swing

[@greighowell8187]

That's some smooth playing, nice touch

[@AlexMPruteanu]

Hells yea! Now this is some tasty stuff, Rob! This and the ribs out back.

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

BBQ thermometer part made me laugh, definitely got your priorities straight there!

[@ZareP1]

barbecuing while recording a video, what a legend

[@forman357]

So happy the kit is back!!

[@GediSpock]

Keeping an eye on your ribs from the drum room? 🤯🤭😱 Damn. That’s a proper manly thing to do. Thanks for the lesson Rob. Superb.

[@TheBobbyrathod]

Excellent fills! Sound great.

[@riccardocuneo]

Bravissimo! Bellissimo video, molto interessante e utile!

[@whacktom8190]

I’m preparing for another gig in middle school and this helped sooooo, here’s a sub I just want to go over the top like last time to maybe get a scholarship

[@davidpleydell3522]

Love this!! This has got to be my favourite lesson yet. More jazz please!!

[@davejones4073]

Mr. Rob Brown your jazz drumming is a amazing, Thx brother for the lesson!

[@elie8181]

Very very very good ! Clear, Effective, understandable and genuinely usable in the context of play !

[@elie8181]

Could you give me the reference of your cymbals, it would be very nice of you to go because I'm looking for something that rings in this tone

[@blujay2084]

Exactly what we've come to expect from Mr. Brown. My favorite online drum guy, no doubt.

[@coopercooper8406]

Man, there was some fine, beautiful drumming in there, just kinda tryna go unnoticed in a little lesson.

[@Osully91]

Love this video! So useful and helpful. Thanks 🙏🏼