8 KILLER BEBOP DRUM PHRASES FOR SOLOING | Jazz Drummer Q-Tip of the Week

[@arthurbarbosa3557]

I know that you probably tired of this, but PLEASE do a Jazz or Bebob drum tuning video. I love your channel❤

[@chris_d_r_u_m_s]

Yes, this would be very helpful q!

[@elithepitbulldog2209]

@@chris_d_r_u_m_s kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppjQl4yKgNqonsU

[@drumqtips]

Noted Arthur! I haven't done one yet as I don't really have a tried and true method that I feel I could do a whole lesson on. But I'm sure I could come up with something. Thanks for the feedback and support!

[@josteinv.jordet257]

Well, he certainly has some of the best sounding drums on youtube so, yeah!

[@hugorezende199]

I believe is very the oposite of what "rock tunning" usually is. Loose bottom on toms and high tension on top heads for the high pitch. Having coated heads helps on the more "muffled" warm sound. Of course it will depend on general taste.

[@craigwilliams501]

1:40 “The foundation of most modern drumming is bebop”- I finally took the plunge in practicing bebop - Riley’s book was very lonely on the bookshelf, you kept popping up in my feed, and I was tired of sounding like a rock drummer playing jazz (and a bit bored playing rock). A few weeks in everything started to make sense and my funk chops and rock chops (and my sense of time in general) took a massive leap forward thanks to the bebop practice! I want to let you know that I really enjoy and appreciate what you’re doing. Thanks, man!

[@drumqtips]

Craig! That is an amazing comment for me to read. That is exactly why I make these videos. I'm so glad my lessons have helped you. Jazz, rock, funk, blue grass, a groove is a groove and the drums are drums. The more approaches, techniques and styles we learn, the better. Cheers!

[@stephenpopovichl122]

Quincy is a great player and a great teacher-swings, drums sound great, great phrasing-Thank you Quincy!

[@drumqtips]

You’re too kind Stephen. I appreciate your words!

[@adriancolbath5094]

There are so many iconic bebop phrases…it makes me think there should be a comprehensive book or manual of some sort of these popular phrases. Your knowledge of the style as well as the way you approach teaching this stuff makes me think you could do this pretty well. I know I would personally love this kind of tool for my practicing.

[@noblenotes27]

As A trumpet player Base player I can appreciate the heck out of this Video.. Thank you.

[@drumqtips]

Awesome Larry! Thanks for watching

[@genesmith4019]

I've taken 25 years off to get my business together and now I'm going back into it. Its hard to describe how helpful these vids are.

[@drumqtips]

I am so happy to hear that Gene! I’ll keep them coming my friend :-)

[@anichkov.zagrebin]

Wow! This is the content I've been looking for for years. Neither Riley's book nor Bailey's book provides such insight.

[@drumqtips]

Thanks for watching Nikolay. Glad you find my content helpful:)

[@johnskoczen4936]

That ride cymbal is very nice with great definition and the sizzle lightly on top!

[@drumqtips]

Thanks John. I’m glad you like that ride!

[@johnskoczen4936]

The right ride is so hard to find, I just found my first old K and it is so nice…

[@strongbrave]

The drumsound, is INCREDIBLE

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that very much. Thanks for watching!

[@SamRuttenberg]

Great advice about the musicality of playing accents (high position) vs. non accents (low position.) I was Justin Faulkner's drum teacher, and this is what I taught him based on my own studies with Joe Morello. So important.

[@drumqtips]

Right on Sam! Thanks for watching👍🏾

[@scottieunome2]

Intro alone was priceless. Ty

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that. Thanks for watching Scotty!

[@drumqtips]

You can download a free PDF of these 8 bebop phrases HERE: www.Quincydavisjazz.com. Thanks for watching!

[@richiegarcia4]

Typo in URL: missing the “c”.

[@drumqtips]

@@richiegarcia4 Fixed! Thanks Richie. One day I'll learn how to spell my own name. lol

[@АлександрНаумов-л6ц]

Thanks👍

[@MarioCalzadaMusic]

Man, after two years I now can play this, thank you man

[@drumqtips]

Love to hear that Super Mario!

[@xavs_022]

Cheers man, giving me the motivation to get my ass up and practice my jazz drumming

[@drumqtips]

Good👍🏾

[@jriddim]

You’re an amazing drummer and teacher, sir. After 30yrs drumming on and off, I’m making it a point to learn bop. So thankful for your channel. You have a real calming and clear way of teaching (with a little humor too). Subscribed, and thank you! Looking forward to downloading some of your play along tracks.

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that Joe👊🏾

[@kouranyemilio]

Excellent tips.. Thanks Mr. Q

[@ddrumcorner4682]

"The creativity comes in how you mix and match and flow between the different phrases.. that's the challenge, you gotta think ahead" Q. Legit advice! Always appreciate your killer content man!

[@drumqtips]

My pleasure man. I appreciate your support and glad you’re still enjoying my videos!

[@skimanization]

The most important jazz drumming lesson I've ever seen because this is the most tricky part of jazz drumming. Thanks.

[@jeraldcuccurullo2497]

I knew Art's son Art jr, he invited me to a jam jazz session , I was just 18 and he was as good as his daddy!! He passed very young.I love your lesson and I certainly subscribed!!! Give this to my students who think they can play jazz,lol, Hemiola, etc..A life long work!!! Keep the vids coming!

[@drumqtips]

That’s awesome Jerald! Thanks for sharing your story.

[@bruceyork6405]

Great fills! Been playing jazz for quite some time……. Still very helpful. Thanks!

[@drumqtips]

Thanks for watching Bruce!

[@makkrohero59]

You have teached me so much. You’re a great «teacher» and an excellent drummer!

[@Slammintone]

Phrase 5 reminds me of a Frankie Dunlop lick. All of these are great ! Good practice material as always.

[@bcdrummer1962]

Quincy, just letting you know I appreciate your videos very much and I always head right to the practice room after watching you. Swing on Mr. Davis!!!

[@elithepitbulldog2209]

Jazz and bebop tuning kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppjQl4yKgNqonsU

[@drumqtips]

Glad to hear that my lessons encourage you so much. That's why I do this, so thank you:)

[@rrparker12]

You have got a new fan, sir. I've been wanting to get into bop drumming but it's just always seemed more complicated than trigonometry. Thanks for making it easy and approachable. I'm getting right to work on this as soon as I'm done with all my trigonometry homework. And it cracks me up when you start counting off but then stop for an afterthought! You rule, man.

[@drumqtips]

That is a first! Being compared to trigonometry. Glad I was able to break it down for you to make it less complicated. Have fun and see you on the next lesson!

[@sobolev1988]

Thank you very much! I love that old-school phrases You put them all with transcriptions in one video, it's a great format

[@drumqtips]

Thanks for watching!

[@randydoak6638]

Q. Thanks for the lesson. I've been playing bebop for decades and still run out of ideas. Hopefully using some of these basic phrases when I feel I'm getting stuck will help me keep the ball rolling. And thanks for the downloads page!

[@drumqtips]

You’re welcome Randy!

[@rowintettero1255]

Beautiful! Of course these phrases are killer because they are classics, but the way you play them is killer too. Thanks a lot

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that Rowin!

[@warrenhenderson2717]

Respect to you sir. You are teaching jazz drummer history, and great music lessons 🎼🎵🎶🥁 I remember the last time I took drum lessons in the 1980’s, and I would catch a bus to the music school. Young people really have access to quality music education at home these days.👍🏾👍🏾

[@drumqtips]

Absolutely Warren. The resources for students today are endless. I’m happy to be one of those resources giving accurate and good information. Thanks as always for watching Warren!

[@jerrytanenbaum2374]

Beautiful sound in the way you strike the drums

[@arsonne]

Awesome stuff! You have a natural talent and demeanor for teaching.

[@johnmikk1495]

One of the best lessons of all time! ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🌟🌟🌟

[@drumqtips]

Wow! That's very kind of you John! Thank you.

[@Freddydrummerboy]

Love your lessons Quincy:). Finally a fun and really practical way to learn the great foundations of our instruments: Jazz drumming. My favorite Jazz drum channel on KZbin. Looking forward to dig deeper in bebop drumming

[@drumqtips]

Thanks, Freddy! I'm glad you're enjoying the lessons, and I can’t wait for you to dive deeper into bebop drumming.

[@egyptianminor]

That's great, I'm not even a drummer but you got great time feel, swing and your sound, the combinations of the various licks & the tuning = totally legit Bop.

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that very much! Thanks for watching.

[@ransom-xq7rb]

How could I miss that channel for so long time? Subscribed.

[@drumqtips]

Glad you’re on board now my friend. See you on the next one!

[@donovanjones4175]

This is gold. You have the lessons clear ,concise. I m in.

[@drumqtips]

Glad you’re enjoying my lessons Donovan.

[@半澤剛-p4k]

素晴らしいレッスン動画です😊わかりやすくてやる気が出ます😊クインシーのおかげでジャズドラムが大好きになりました👍ありがとうございます👍

[@drumqtips]

かめんとをよんで嬉しいです。いつも見てくれてありがとう！

[@mikestevens5512]

Quincy you taught me so much!

[@JulianFernandez]

swingin hard! thanks, Q!

[@drumqtips]

Thanks Sir Fernandez!

[@baristokel]

I'm trying to learn the language of bebop and this is exactly what I've been looking for. I'm so glad I've found your channel. Thank you so much Quincy!

[@drumbo62]

This video deserves to pass the 100 comment mark. Love your videos Quincy!

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that very much!

[@reginaldsaleem8570]

Definitely need a jazz drum tuning video please 🙏🏿.

[@levijessegonzalez3629]

just discovered your channel. by the first 20 seconds of the video i can tell you're a master drummer

[@drumqtips]

Thank you for your kind words Levi! And thanks for watching the video👍🏾

[@johnvatos346]

I'm enjoying learning from you. I've always wanted to go to NTU, maybe I'll find time when I get to retire. I love your simple clear sticking presentation. I'm a former student of Freddie Gruber, he taught me how to be a good student. I'll have a break in November to spend more time on all that great bop vocabulary. I've sang them most of my life, now thanks to you I do not fear the sticking. LOL!! Love your spirt!!!

[@drumqtips]

Glad you like my reading method John. Awesome you got to study with Freddie!

[@constantkiffer7924]

Thxs very much Quincy for another great drum-lesson ! Shall start practicing right tomorrow !👍🏻🙋🏻‍♂️

[@drumqtips]

You got this Constant:)

[@A.ChristopherJohnson]

Sincerely can't thank you enough Prof. !!!

[@drumqtips]

My pleasure Adam!

[@2bvisionary]

Just found this channel. So good, thank you, Quincy!

[@drumqtips]

Welcome on board!

[@carlmoritz5085]

Whewww! Quincy is one of the baddest. Can’t believe this stuff is online for free. Beautiful sound and feel. Study up cats!

[@drumqtips]

Not the baddest for sure but I appreciate your words and support Carl👊🏾

[@fabriziobarisano1795]

This is a great vocabulary to use in be-bop. As usual, your lessons are clear, full of ideas and priceless tips!

[@drumqtips]

Glad you like them!

[@rctubs3593]

Thank you man. ALL drummers need to get this.

[@drumqtips]

Thank you!

[@richiegarcia4]

This is one of my favorites in this series. Thank you!

[@drumqtips]

I’m so happy to hear that Richie. Thanks so much!

[@TheSPACEDIEVEST1]

You rock Quincy! I love your approach

[@drumqtips]

Thanks PBB:)

[@Jazzrob891]

Excellent Quincy ! (Phrase n.1 is interestingly orchestrated with snare and bass drum by Casey Scheuerell in its method)

[@drumqtips]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing Roberto!

[@roccosamuele9323]

Thank you, Q! This is one of my favorite lessons. Those accents! Incredible how they give a rudiment so much motion & life.

[@drumqtips]

Thanks Roc! Hope all is well👍🏾

[@mikedollinger6132]

Thank You MR. Davis for your teaching method that gives me a lot of hope !!!

[@drumqtips]

You are very welcome Mikey! Glad you find my teaching helpful👍🏾

[@nickphipp1949]

Great video. Among my many old drum tutor books, I have a book of Max Roach solos. It was only when I tracked down recordings of him playing some of the patterns that I realised what was 'meant' by the notation. Of course, 10 drummers will interpret and play the same notation in 10 subtly different ways. This taught me that 'feel' cannot always be adequately notated and has to be learned and developed through experience - from playing, listening, copying and a degree of analysis.

[@drumqtips]

You are right on the money Nick with that. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and thanks for watching!

[@Novaneoma_]

This is one of the most helpful bebop resources I’ve ever used! THANK YOU for making this and sharing it with us! 🎉

[@drumqtips]

Glad to hear that! More to come very soon.

[@sparksjazz]

Great information that I will share with my students!

[@maurosanches]

You're a great teacher! Thank you so much!

[@drumqtips]

Thank YOU Mauro:)

[@nicholasjamesify]

Great lesson! Cant wait for part 3!!

[@drumqtips]

Oh no! Part 3!!!??? Ok, I'll get on that Nicolas:)

[@Simon-uf8bt]

Honestly for me whos diving into Bebop and Jazz right now, it was pretty tough to internalize them at first and i haven‘t quite yet but I‘m working on those phrases daily. Thanks man for sharing your knowledge and giving advice on how to combine them in a soloing context. I’m surely cheking your other videos out aswell :) Cheers

[@drumqtips]

Glad you’re enjoying the lessons and the phrases Simon!

[@davidplastow3430]

Hi Quincy. I hope you are having a good weekend. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you. Your videos have re ignited the passion in me to learn/practice like I haven’t felt since my early teens. I’m now practicing things I should have practiced way back then. I just didn’t have the knowhow really. Your videos have really inspired me. You teach things in a really clear way and easy to follow (quite easy😊). You have shown me how good simple phrases can sound. Shame I didn’t have a teacher like when I was growing up. I’m sure things would have been so much different for me now. I doubt I would have quit when I was 20 years old. Maybe now I might be able to put a simple but impressive solo together (pending months and months of practice). So one again, thank you so much for sharing your great talent with the world. (I’m in the UK by the way)

[@drumqtips]

The pleasure is all mine David! Always happy to help drummers at whatever level and interest level they have for the drums and music. I'm pulling for you and have confidence that you'll be able to put together a simple but impressive solo in the not-so-distant future. Cheers my friend!

[@davidplastow3430]

Thanks Quincy for the encouragement. I’m getting quite disheartened with it ☹️I think I might have set the bar too high for me, expecting to be able to play all the rudiments at speed without the tip of the sticks coming higher than 1 inch from the drum head ☹️I will keep trying for a bit but I don’t think I’m going to master that ☹️enjoy your day 😊

[@RickMeadors]

I just subscribed! (And I almost never subscribe to anything on KZbin.) I've watched several of your videos and they have ALL been great! I love your playing, your feel... and you have such a nice way of teaching, making it pleasant, interesting, and easy to understand. Drums and cymbals sound great too! Keep up the great work, and thank you!

[@drumqtips]

Thanks for subbing Rick! And thanks for the kind words🙏🏾

[@billheideman4322]

Mr. Davis, I can't thank you enough for this killer lesson. These BeBop phrases with a PDF were on my musical wish list, I feel like Christmas came early this year! Been hearing these phrases on recordings but could never quite get them nailed down with the correct sticking and feel. You have finally made my Bebop dream obtainable. THANK YOU!!!

[@drumqtips]

Merry Christmas Bill:) Glad you’re finding this lesson so helpful my friend👍🏾

[@billheideman4322]

@@drumqtips Noticed a typo on the PDF, phrase 2, second measure, fourth beat, should be a quarter note rest? Loving the lesson, I just keep smiling when I play through it, sounds so badass.🤩

[@popeyesailor9571]

Thank you for your drum tuning.

[@drumqtips]

My pleasure!

[@viniciuslordelos7560]

Great lesson! Thanks for sharing! 👏👏👏

[@drumqtips]

Glad you liked it Vinicius!

[@mizradominguez4030]

Thank u so much for this lesson. It has been inspiring and helpful.

[@drumqtips]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MattParkerMedia]

Quincy, so good to find you on here passing along all this great knowledge. You sound fantastic and this video is awesome. Thanks

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that Matt!

[@user-zr2pz8rr2l]

You're incredibly skilled, hope to some day be as good as you.

[@drumqtips]

You'll be better than me one day. That's my hope with all of my students and anyone I'm helping:)

[@airwaves06]

Thank you for share those phrases.

[@drumqtips]

My pleasure Scott👍🏾

[@ToberSchorrMusicLab]

Such a great video! Thank you Quincy for making this information available.

[@drumqtips]

Thank YOU for watching Tober!

[@ToberSchorrMusicLab]

@@drumqtips Your website is awesome too! I really appreciate all the knowledge you're making available. Very helpful to an aspiring jazz drummer

[@nathansmith5784]

Love the content and brilliant playing!!

[@josepuntotipo]

Killer ! Thanks a lot Q... Big fan. Tips for all levels.

[@drumqtips]

Thanks Jose!

[@kennethadams6174]

Man I enjoyed your your lesson and I going to dig into your older offerings.

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that Kenneth!

[@Slammintone]

Seven is def Max Roach! Cool

[@MungoMickey]

Thank you for the wonderful music lesson. You're helping me fill in a lot of the pieces I've missed along the way.

[@drumqtips]

You're very welcome Micky!

[@earthjustice01]

Beautiful fills. I used to practice Jim Blakley's Syncopated Rolls book, but your video gets right to the point. Much better to hear it being played live.

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that Chucky! Thanks for watching sir.

[@davidplastow3430]

I take that back. I’ve been practicing on and off all day and my ghost notes are not too bad. But that’s on a pad. I need to transfer it to the drums next week while my neighbours are at work 😊

[@drumqtips]

Keep me posted on your ghosts transfer to the kit.

[@handyboen]

I really like this lesson, so beautiful phrases you shared to us, & I like your tuning 😁 it's so bebop sound 😁👍👍

[@drumqtips]

Glad you liked it Handy!

[@handyboen]

@@drumqtips 😁👍

[@jamescrow9854]

Thank you Groove Master !

[@drumqtips]

My pleasure James!

[@wesleygreer853]

This is really great stuff dude! Glad I found your channel!

[@drumqtips]

Welcome aboard Wesley!

[@Simplecannibus]

Man you’re terrific!!!

[@themole2024]

Bebop and jazz drumming are addicting (in a good way). Thanks again Mr. D. Your lessons always provide inspiration. Gotta go hit the kit now...

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that Fred! Have fun boppin' out!

[@michaelwoldman6646]

Good stuff as usual. Thanks Q.

[@drumqtips]

Glad you enjoyed it Mikey!

[@chuckc7375]

Quincy, the tune you posted on KZbin is bird feathers , I learned years ago.

[@drumqtips]

If you meant Anthropology by saying bird feathers, you're right! Cheers Chuck!

[@kchandlebizz]

Definitely about to go practice this

[@drumqtips]

Work it out Sid!

[@angelozollo9506]

Very good lesson Q,

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that!

[@carlosguillen7678]

Great Video Mr Davis!! I really enjoy and learn a lot with your channel!👌🏽

[@drumqtips]

My pleasure Carlos!

[@JimBrooksDrums]

Great lesson. Thank you.

[@drumqtips]

Thank you Jim!

[@christopheadotti8456]

Hello Quincy I discovered lately your channel Great content and great how you make sing the drums Thank you ! Chris, France

[@drumqtips]

Thanks for watching Christophe!

[@ivanbamford]

Maybe you've answered this in another video but was IS that crash next to your ride? Sounds godly! Thanks for taking the time to get back to everyone, you're great on the playing and the human level🙏🤘

[@drumqtips]

All equipment is listed in the description box. Thanks Eyevin!

[@patrickberkery8854]

Awesome, Q! Thank you!

[@drumqtips]

My pleasure Pat!

[@chriscurtis8344]

Q your environment is so neat and clean! Like your musical drumming… Why you sound like Max when he had the band with Newk!

[@drumqtips]

Thank you Chris🙏🏾

[@MM-tt3np]

This is insanely good!! Subscribed :)

[@drumqtips]

Awesome, thank you! Thanks for the sub my man.

[@tdrum21]

Always great content & thoughts from you Q. Thank you for this 🎶🙏🏼🥁🔥

[@drumqtips]

My pleasure! Thanks as always for watching my friend.

[@oli2768]

Very powerful groove 👍👌

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that!

[@jvalencia24x]

ME ENCANTO, GRACIAS MAESTRO !!!

[@seanmcmorris]

Nice Lesson Quincy. Love how you combine it all at the end!

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that Sean. Thanks for watching my man!

[@FrankParente]

How is it possible that someone hit the thumbs down button? Impossible! That’s a great lesson right there. Thanks Quincy!

[@drumqtips]

I hit the thumbs down on my own video Frank🤣🤣. Thanks for watching!

[@joemusten]

Wow. This is fantastic!!

[@drumqtips]

Thanks a lot Joseph!

[@calebdeibert4952]

Very helpful lesson

[@jpritch2]

Thank you! very nice. ps - saw you on the small's live stream...killer with Sasha...killer performance!!!

[@drumqtips]

Thanks for watching and for the nice words!