I Joined a REAL HBCU Style Drumline (+ Top 10 Cadences)

How Chris Parker made the snareline for one of the country's top HBCU-style drumlines, plus their top 10 drumline cadences. Congrats to Chris for making the ATL Boom line!
Check out the focus on the snare line, and comment below which drumline cadence was your favorite! The most commented response will get a snare tutorial video! We also got to shoot the video at the high school that is "Atlanta A&T" in the drumline movie!
Use these time stamps to skip around!
0:00 - Intro
3:01 - What they think of Chris
5:45 - Cadence 1
7:16 - Cadence 2
8:26 - Cadence 3
9:48 - Cadence 4
11:15 - Cadence 5
12:49 - Cadence 6
14:26 - Cadence 7
15:54 - Cadence 8
17:17 - Cadence 9
18:46 - Cadence 10
19:41 - Outro
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[@ApexPercussion]

Which cadence was your favorite?? Cadence with the most comments gets a full snare tutorial video 👇

[@aaronsmithofficial]

I like cadence 3 the most love the video keep up the grind

[@ShotsByStrived._]

all of them😭

[@sceloshabalala4926]

I love love ❤❤ Cadence 7. I just love the groveness of the beat and how they dance with their drums. Absolutely amazing Cadence and videos keep up the good work guys👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@SalimSivaad]

My favorite was #7. It sounds like “Poison” by Bell, Biv, DeVoe.

[@Miakoda2021]

Cadence 3

[@Blacharrt]

This takes me back to school. Grats Chris. If they aren't messing with you, they don't like you. LMAO

[@ApexPercussion]

Yeah you right!

[@BLU2Sm]

The dedication to actually experiencing a different style is awesome! As someone who marched at an HBCU and WGI this was really dope to see! 💯

[@ApexPercussion]

Thanks so much!! 🙏🏼

[@kj_m14]

Chris looks like he's having so much fun playing with such a different style and now his shoe game is on point!!!

[@ApexPercussion]

Js or nothing

[@johngallegos9710]

This makes me wonder if there's ever been a serious attemps to integrate a HBCU inspired show into a competitive setting like DCI. I understand there is a lot of showmanship and visual uniqueness in it so it would be interesting to see what would come out of such an effort!

[@astoldbyrenzo7678]

Ncat

[@jasonlangan8122]

Nothing gets me more hyped than a good drum line, these dudes are killing it! Lets go!

[@ApexPercussion]

Thanks Jason!!

[@PatrickWard4]

Imagine being just before battle centuries ago and hearing this sick drumline and you make the nasty face as you bob your head moments before getting taken out by musket fire.

[@nicklauspowell6715]

Cadence 3 or 6 definitely would be fun ones to learn. A video on HBCU style visuals would also be very cool, or maybe going through different styles of visuals like dci, HBCU, ancient rudimental etc. Keep the awesome content coming!

[@ApexPercussion]

#3 has been a favorite so far!

[@GreasergalOG]

Definitely my fave 2 also!

[@HE360]

WOW, this is SUPER SUPER SUPER great!! Ok, I will say it: In watching this video and NSU this year, I think it's safe to say that HBCU rivals DCI at this point! In content, clarity and showmanship too!!

[@singinfish]

I have to go with number 5!! They were all incredible to me though!! I definitely would love to see you guys in action.

[@asylumental]

Yayyy! Congrats Chris! Excited for more of this content and performances..

[@ApexPercussion]

We got you covered!

[@psalm14christmasmeaning45]

its incredible the amount of skill in one room!

[@mark35mi]

Sick. Congrats on making the line. Fire cadences. Ga!

[@FritzSilva1]

Fantastic, I managed to see the best USA Drunline of the last 10 years in a single video... I love simplifying these cadences so that my corporation can perform in the interior of Brazil. Animation + techniques = big applause. Congratulations

[@ApexPercussion]

Thanks!!

[@connercrowley8190]

MISS THE CONTENT MAN COME BACK

[@hard2know]

This was awesome to see you make it onto the line especially after discussing it. I love watching your journey

[@ApexPercussion]

Thanks!!

[@dashun_don]

Bro yall killed every cadence. I couldn’t stop watching

[@psalm14christmasmeaning45]

7:48 was so good

[@fuzzydunlop0507]

First time finding your channel and loved watching you learn portions of drum books. I looks like it's been awhile but I would love to see you do my favorite drumline of all time in Crown 2009! Possibly the opener or closer.

[@sgn_gambino2633]

Ahh SWD High School I remember being there nice to see you in my hometown

[@ApexPercussion]

Haha we had a great time!

[@rachelraja7188]

Wow, congratulations 👏🥳🥁

[@ApexPercussion]

Thanks Rachel!

[@Hidden-Brush-org]

LOL the "we where never to be in here" is one of the most percussion things iv ever heard.

[@devinhills1739]

Bro I love your channel

[@TravisCyprien]

About time I see some real drumming in this video! The Real deal HBCU Drumline. I see y’all at South West DeKalb High School

[@MallyMall_DC]

It’s crazy I remember 6 outta 10 never played 8 😂 great job Chris

[@chrisnewlands477]

Really cool to see like a top secret style in 4 thru 6. Although maybe just because I’m European. 4 is my favrioute all were great keep up the good work

[@ATLDRUMACADEMY]

Let's goooooo

[@M4r1555]

I’m currently part of one rn I have to say I’m livin the life rn

[@ishammc7211]

I like all of them but #10 was nice!

[@ApexPercussion]

#10 has also been super popular!

[@slimjimmy5159]

Jake!!!!!! Blooooo!!!!!

[@lambo7266]

Hi, I’m trying to learn a snare part from the movie drumline that you didn’t cover, I was wondering if maybe i could send it to you and you look over it? Your videos are tremendously helpful. I’ve learned so many things watching your videos. The way you break everything down is the best and most important part that I adore

[@dezzym92]

Yep you gotta show us a performance!

[@ApexPercussion]

We'll get in for a game for sure!

[@gosamba]

This video is fantastic! Thanks for making and sharing it. I also record loud drums in Brazil and use the Tascam X6 handheld recorder with the 32bit float setting. It would be perfect for this vid. It doesn't get blown out. I just bought it this year and it's awesome. This isn't like a paid endorsement BTW... LOL!

[@gosamba]

Oh yeah, and I like #8!

[@deborahbaker1092]

Four and Seven (because it sounds like Poison from BBD) and then ten

[@douglastinoco8364]

Obviously all of them are amazing, but cadence #3 is fire!!!

[@ApexPercussion]

Another vote for #3!

[@IamKymWithaY]

I forgot everyone of these except like 2 of them 😅.. ughhh I miss Atlanta!

[@ApexPercussion]

Best spot in the world for HBCU talent!

[@juliancrockett7201]

I can never decide which one’s my favorite because each one was so fun to learn and perform so I’ll say Cadence 1-10😂but great video by even greater percussionists🥁🔥

[@ApexPercussion]

Thanks for helping out with the video! 🙏🏼

[@juliancrockett7201]

@@ApexPercussion Anytime🙌🏿

[@alexpearce8014]

I saw that you marched marimba at PR, SUTA bro!! (snare, 2022)

[@deamon506]

3 was my favorite. 4 sounded the most like a cadence from Drumline lol. 9 also banged

[@ApexPercussion]

3 has been popular it seems

[@jeromieb038]

mORE!

[@kidzfury7591]

I caught that piece of Ditty in Cadence 2 lol. It sounded nice tho👍

[@Follow_Cam]

Whew I’m leaning heavy on 4

[@danjordan2625]

Wow I seriously do not miss practicing in an echo-y Bandhall. Points to Jake for making this audible at all

[@trese2658]

Lol he looks like he really enjoys being there playing … he’s all the way in his element 😂😂

[@ApexPercussion]

He's havin a time for sure

[@BT.DaD0n]

Cadence 5 I gotta learn the backsticking phase

[@bryonrussell4505]

Performance video please!

[@JsRacingS2k]

Where are you? Miss the videos!

[@sceloshabalala4926]

Yes's I finally 😁😁

[@ApexPercussion]

Yeah it's been a minute for sure haha

[@tbginger3764]

can you PLEASE learn and show step by step how to play JSU daf1 cadence

[@kangentuk]

Mantap bro

[@Shua321]

Did y’all really do the super mario to start the 2nd cadence?

[@Koombayai]

It almost feels like Hard Knocks for drumline!

[@ApexPercussion]

For sure! haha

[@BenzaTheRapper]

Somebody tell me what those left hand spins (the actual spins not the hi-moms) are called I NEED them

[@wordupninja]

It’s like a drumming ballerina class

[@ApexPercussion]

My thoughts exactly

[@B.Davis1]

Shoutout to my boy Jalen on Snare! #SSP #TheA

[@201_ace]

5:31 is RCC shake hands with THE beef!

[@ApexPercussion]

Good eye for sure

[@IamKymWithaY]

Lmao Daz @12:03 😂

[@ApexPercussion]

🤣

[@juliancrockett7201]

MORE HAWKS CONTENT🔥🔥🔥🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁

[@ApexPercussion]

We got you my guy

[@mdp381]

Do you have extra snare sticks?!

[@ApexPercussion]

Yep! available on our website! 😉

[@Tequaviontavious]

Guys i think its the hawks

[@gavin_bigred]

Cadence 2 had a section from bd ditty. Or atleast it was damn close

[@ApexPercussion]

Yeah it all influences itself, lots of crossover with DCI and HBCU drummers teaching each other different exercises

[@Luke41461]

I think this would've sounded better outside tbh. Still great though

[@no6847]

Yeah im sorry but if you get props THE Jeremie Foster then you raw. No question.

[@koshey245]

not really the school from drumline, they didnt call him affirmative action once

[@ApexPercussion]

Haha truuuuuuuu

[@MuizzVanwyk-sz2gh]

I prefer cadence 2

[@ApexPercussion]

another vote for #2!

[@elitesnipzz1744]

This video ended racism.

[@bandslam33]

The audio is too roomy

[@jeromieb038]

They should get some sound proof panels to control the echo

[@ApexPercussion]

Lol for sure, when you rehearse at a high school, that's about what you can expect

[@SalimSivaad]

Chris’ playing is IMMACULATE but his dancing needs work. He’s too stiff with it. *LOOSEN UP!* You’re definitely a beast on them skins. Enjoy yourself!

[@lawyahxyahsu5629]

Couldn't take no more after hearing one through four.... just noise