Playing Uptime Tempos In Swing | Drum Lesson with John Riley

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Knowing your way around uptime tempos is essential for every jazz drummer. Who else but John Riley could be the perfect musician to share his insights on this topic? Not only is he a great player, but also an outstanding educator as well. His insights on jazz drumming have influenced countless musicians over the last decades.
This lesson is from one of his in-depth courses, available for free at artofdrumming.com.
00:00 Stick Holding Position
02:19 Introducing Rhythm Changes
03:49 Playing Rhythm Changes
05:48 Conclusion
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[@rhythmetist]

"The Art of Bop Drumming" by John Riley is in my top 3 method books of all time. If jazz drumming is something you either do or plan on doing buy that book now. Riley is a master that can also communicate well, a rare and priceless thing. Thanks for this video!

[@loko306]

I'm sure one of them is syncopation for the modern drummer

[@rhythmetist]

@@dwarselars Yes, Jose Perez is right : Ted Reed's "Syncopation" book is a gold mine, but unlike John Riley's books Syncopation requires a teacher to guide you through it to get the full value. Riley's books on the other hand are expertly written, just follow directions and you are set. For a third book it depends on where you want to go with your playing: if you want a well rounded approach Jimmy Branly's "New Method for Afro-Cuban Drumming" is excellent. But if you want to focus all on swing then I recommend Riley's 2nd book "Beyond Bop Drumming" which has, among other things, excellent left foot patterns that will free up all 3 limbs to creatively comp against your ride cymbal ostinato.

[@Odthean]

One of my favorite books!

[@YanickDrums]

I agree. That book alone gives you years of studying.

[@loko306]

What about stick control by george lawrence stone

[@rodrigoguzmanleroy4915]

what a sound of those cymbals

[@gerardi2000]

Mr Riley that was Sooooooo sweet. Man I thought I was at a jazz concert. I really enjoyed this.

[@afxmnstr]

What a great ride sound, so fresh and hip, even in 2021.

[@_-_Michael_-_]

Well, its expensive Zildjian...

[@ArtOfDrumming]

You always get what you pay for ;-)

[@_-_Michael_-_]

Indeed. Learned it the hard way. Best I was able to get for now is 20” K custom dark ride, like it a lot.

[@backbeatben]

one of the best drum teachers ever. that Flinstones analogy is 👌🏽👌🏽

[@BobSchoepenjr]

Why doesn’t John Riley seems to get older? He is passionate about drumming and teaching. Have a nice day everybody😁

[@Dadedrums]

You're right!!

[@BobSchoepenjr]

@@Dadedrums ha david GOOD MORNIIIIIING AMIGO !🤣🤣🤣

[@Dadedrums]

@@BobSchoepenjr good moooorning to you as well my friend! What are you doing today at 3:30pm CEST? I will be livestreaming on the channel!

[@dmcubing6342]

Love this guy! Awesome!!!

[@thenel2162]

One of if not the top teacher out there! The man is amazing!

[@elithepitbulldog2209]

Superb teacher. I’m fortunate to sound a little time with him. By the way, those drums sound killer

[@U2WB]

Wow. This is very educational and inspirational. Thank you, John !

[@harley0546]

Thanks for sharing this video lesson.

[@rodrigoveiga4947]

Thank you! Greetings from Brazil.🙏🙏👏👏👏

[@tomcarr4630]

Love your lessons and playing. Thank You!

[@onceovereasy1529]

John Riley is tops in my book...great relaxed "feel" and yet swings like mad...thanks for posting!

[@sergioconforti5727]

Thanks Mr Riley for the lesson.

[@theopinson3851]

That ride sounds amazing.

[@awanknowijuno5213]

Awesome as always Mr.John Riley!!

[@toothnail605]

I mean John is not only a top tier drummer but man what class and elegance the guy puts out, just a beyond a class act. One clean machine! BIG inspiration!

[@scottyhughes9179]

Thank you John for this.

[@kevinmalone9673]

Great drummer,great teacher,an inspiration.

[@bobweber4140]

Fantastic lesson beautiful playing thankyou so much

[@christophmeirich5928]

Thank you so much for this smart explanation!!!!! Stay healthy!!! Greetings from germany Christoph 👋👋👋👋👋

[@tmaddrummer]

John Riley...... a living legend! Great video and a great lesson! Thanks!

[@ArtOfDrumming]

Thanks for your feedback. If you liked that one make sure to subscribe for free here to get access to all of his courses: artofdrumming.com/courses/jazz-comping

[@tmaddrummer]

@@ArtOfDrumming thanks and blessings Drum Brother!

[@ivandeyoung]

Love it!

[@rhythmfield]

A lot of useful info here, thanks AOD and John! I’m a long-time player but always looking for tidbits and useful techniques/ideas/inspirations. All 3 of those are there when John is doing his thing.

[@tdrum21]

Master teacher & player

[@davidcurtis4478]

Beautiful 👍👍

[@christopherrankin4769]

Good lesson! Thanks! Enjoyed it!

[@ArtOfDrumming]

🙏

[@samhardy6319]

Fantastic technique.

[@afromannen]

Masterful.

[@nirakarbrahm8107]

Cufflinks lesson! El prof de los profes.

[@scottpitner4298]

Ah man, so good !

[@carlosclerigadrums]

A true Master!

[@bojackharkness1971]

Fantastic

[@1Mrbudgood]

Excellent

[@kosipadayachee9942]

Amazing thank you

[@LAstudio8]

sounds fantastico!

[@ArtOfDrumming]

Thanks 🙏

[@TheDRUM_XXX]

Thank you!

[@josuegutierrezrealestate]

AmAzing video!

[@ArtOfDrumming]

Thanks so much! If you want to see more courses bz John Riley make sure to register for free at ArtOfDrumming.com there you get full access to all of John’s courses

[@jyr4528]

Aaaaaaaamazing 🤯🥰

[@supreethkurthukoti9851]

Absolute Boss, is what John Riley is! What control, phew.....

[@vincent080888]

I would love listening to this guy teach even if I didn't play drums.

[@TomTeasley]

Great player and teacher! Also a super nice guy!

[@mrjohnstgeorge]

Very nice. I learned 'the squeeze- after the first down stroke to give max speed. Same thing with the left hand. Maybe you could talk about that?

[@ArtOfDrumming]

Thanks John for your feedback and suggestion!

[@BREADHED92]

🔥🔥🔥

[@kylekatarn6056]

Always a pleasure to watch.... I need inspiration in these times.... a big thank you! One question: what is the mic setup?

[@ArtOfDrumming]

Hey Kyle All mics used in this video are Beyerdynamic microphones.. The individual mics are: M99TG on the bassdrum, M201 on the snare, 2x M160 as overheads and another M160 to support the floortom. If you need more inspiration make sure to check out the entire courses we filmed with John. Those are available for free here: artofdrumming.com/courses.

[@kylekatarn6056]

Thank u guyes! What a fast answer! 🙏

[@samanthaurich3416]

I'm looking for a new/better ride and really love the sound of the one you are using. Looks like a Constantinople 22 but which one? Med thin high?

[@TheJay1One]

yes

[@mikey-mike8301]

John, thanks for another great video. Can you post content on BD feathering? Looks like you are feathering the kick during the verse/chorus patterns, but off to hit the accents. Thanks, Michael

[@Steve-of8zo]

I'm new to Bop and swing drumming after years of rock and John's videos are great education and inspiration. What are a short list of songs (not to simple nor difficult) that I can practice with. Any suggestions appreciated.

[@JC-zt6qv]

Grant green “Idle Moments” try to play to Jean de fleur

[@webstercat]

I’d like hear the wrist technique addressed. Something different happens “down there”. That last hinge is worth noticing.

[@irafair3015]

Open-Close technique. He talks about it in many of his videos about grip and stroke.

[@user-gm5st4cq2s]

Swing is foundation ...!!! Exactly swing

[@CassianoMusicMan]

As we say here in Brazil: “Tocou pra caralho!” 😊 👏🏻

[@waynesmith9990]

What does it mean?

[@CassianoMusicMan]

@@waynesmith9990 something like: “He f***** nailed it” 😊

[@ArtOfDrumming]

💯

[@diegomenendezjust654]

Riley Nice 🙂

[@neftysturd]

@john riley ... Fine Sir, did you ever teach private lessons at UB in the early-mid 80's?

[@HernanGnesutta]

Capo!

[@beat_avenger]

I need those shoes

[@danzcu9987]

Can anyone help me identify the cymbals he's playing? The ride and the crash sound great!

[@rileyjohnriley]

The ride is a 22 K Constantinople that Henry Cole picked at the factory and he decided it wasn't for him but he thought I would like it so he gave it to me and I do. The 20 is also a K Con that Paul Francis made for me based on an older 20 K Con I've been playing at the Vanguard for years. Glad you like them.

[@themole2024]

Yubba Dubba Doo. That was amazing. But do young folks know who the Flintstones are?

[@Histgyph]

Yes

[@kanhakh5779]

Following

[@stephenhoosick7434]

You Sir,,Are awesome...

[@oskarfield8696]

Flintstones!!!!

[@davidseres3030]

Wil-l-l-m-a-a-a-a-a-a!!!

[@marcoivaldi940]

Grande fantasia e magia.complimenti

[@YiaMdj]

If only my schools drums had functional pedals

[@irafair3015]

fix em

[@dynasticlight1073]

Flint Tones . Yes..

[@TweedSuit]

JR's heart rate was lower than when he started.

[@mellilore]

1:32 OMG he needs help.... ;-)

[@bAgRiMoIrEsS.4]

A little :-) painted on my thumb.

[@ArtOfDrumming]

😉

[@bAgRiMoIrEsS.4]

@@ArtOfDrumming Good Bebop swing sounds good! 🥁

[@ArtOfDrumming]

💯

[@bAgRiMoIrEsS.4]

@@ArtOfDrumming Advanced Techniques for the modern drummer by Jim Chapin

[@ArtOfDrumming]

Totally a must have for every drummer who’s seriously interested in learning the jazz vocabulary

[@90Aga]

I didn't know Bill Gates played drums as well. But I love him

[@isihernandez9752]

I came here for the drumming and stayed for the Flintstones...

[@miodragradovic2794]

Honestly, I do not like to play that fast! I like to groove, no matter the tempo! As for Mr. Riley.....👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@lukebs1212]

when drummers sing

[@sunflowerguy5314]

I just never feel comfortable feathering at fast tempos. Did any famous jazz great not do it? I need an excuse

[@jamarathonpolygon7735]

I think that all great players could definitely feather if they wanted to, but a lot of players, especially in the mid-60s and later, didn’t always do it.

[@YanickDrums]

For me being able to play faster then i have to helps alot. For example playing a 16th note groove with 1 hand at 90 bpm i get it up to 95 bpm and that helps to make 90 bpm alot more fomcortable to play at, even fills and stuff.

[@thibodaux3424]

@@YanickDrums John Riley calls that 'headroom'. Like a sports car that can do 200mph can cruise along at 100mph without much effort.

[@YanickDrums]

@@thibodaux3424 I did not know that. Thank you.

[@jigthepuff4540]

Why can’t he be my neighbor?