Benny Greb on Improvising & Musicality

this is my answer to the first Question from the audience at Meinl Drum Fest in Sweden that i get asked about a lot , so i thought i`d share it with you. hope you enjoy it. Thanks to Meinl for letting me use the material to share with you.
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[@J3p0]

"If you repeat something, you give it more value. If you repeat something, you give it more value. If you repeat something, you give it more value." Wise words! :D

[@LeakyJAZZ]

repetition legitimizes repetition legitimizes repetition legitimizes repetition legitimizes

[@PenguinMcDuck]

"But I play the ride cymbal pattern, it must be jazz...?! Ding, ting-ke ding, ting-ke ting..." Seriously, I'm tearing up from the laughter, you're such a genius.

[@WestseedGroove]

Hi Benny! I'd just like to say thank you for the answer to my question and for uploading it. I told alot of my friends of how you, instead of answering a short "I re-use some ideas, but mostly improvise", gave this inspirational lecture as an answer instead; I don't think I could've gottten a better answer. So many thanks for uploading, I'll share it to my friends who didn't attend the festival!

[@danieltaylor2037]

Probably the smartest and most thought provoking dissection of drum composition I've ever heard.

[@HaloAdmiral]

Benny Greb is by far one of the greatest drummers.. no... MUSICIANS in history! It blows my mind how in depth and almost SPIRITUAL he is with his playing and seminars! I would be honoured to one day be taught by him.

[@Ozcwiste27]

12, 13 February in Poland this year :D You're Welcome too xD :))

[@TheVenusProjectInfo]

Mr.DerpMuffins Check out David Jones from Australia :)

[@aries_9130]

This really opened my eyes in so many ways when it comes to thinking musically. You're so incredibly inspiring. Thanks!

[@benanderson5889]

He just turned a simple question from a viewer, into something far more than just an answer to that question. By simply answering one question, I learned more than any other clinic I have been to. What I wouldn't give to spend a day with this guy. If I got to choose a drumming mentor to take me under his wing, you better believe it is gonna be Greb. Not a doubt in my mind. Genius. Pure, organic genius.

[@user-bn9py4dm8i]

You have changed my entire drum life in just 10 minutes...

[@boynamedlen]

Better with one stick than I am with two. Super interesting, without doubt the most engaging drummer/speaker out there.

[@rhornjr]

Advice like this is invaluable for those of us still learning about soloing. My takeaways from this video: - Have contrast; quiet, then loud - Keep a theme/rhythm - Improv is *not* a constant flow of different ideas - A drum solo is not using "all your shit" - If you repeat something, you give it more value - What you play isn't as important as how you play it

[@bennygrebofficial]

great summary robert! all the best to you , thanks for really listening and the kind words.

[@DarkoP9.13]

- What you play isn't as important as how you play it= Emotions

[@keagynsaunders6319]

''I knew every letter that he used'' XD absolutely brilliant this man is

[@bad_keyzi]

benny, you totally got 13 minutes of my life, and I couldn't even notice it. Thanks for the hand, musically speaking!! really helpful stuff.

[@bmh86]

I was looking for drum inspiration videos for a practice session tonight and this was just what I needed! This is why Benny is the greatest drummer (and we share the name)

[@nathanredmon96]

Benny should write a book called "What, how, and why. The difference between good drummers and great drummers." Excellent explanation on communicating with the drums.

[@BergmannsMusic]

Wow, großartig wie du die Sprache des Drums praktisch mit Kommunikationswissenschaften vergleichst. Lerne grade für einen Klausur in dem Fach und bin beeindruckt wie gut das korrespondiert!

[@drummermil]

Spot on, Master Greb! You've simplified, as only you could, the vast complexity of really great drumming and of just how unlimited the "voice" drums can "speak" to the musician and the listener. Great, great stuff. Never stop sharing this kind of stuff!

[@xXbrick84Xx]

Wow. It's amazing how simply watching this man play and discuss drums on KZbin can teach me more about music than anyone else ever has. Truly a gifted musician.

[@eiskorn12345]

This could actually be a TED-Talk.

[@808B4TMAN]

indeed.

[@joueavecpassion]

I agree with you

[@tobert21]

Ach Benny, ich hab mir gerade die Szene mit dem Jazzpattern angeguckt und musste so herzhaft lachen, dass mir jetzt alles weh tut. Danke! ;) Großartiger Schlagzeuger und genialer Musiker!

[@Hasdude96]

i love it, he expands really clearly. Well explained! Benny greb just a mastermind of drumming!

[@ZennDrummer]

Wow. Love this guy. Absolutely changed how I approach my lifetime study of my instrument in just 13 minutes. It's so positive and enlightening.

[@lucalaurino2743]

What is a great groove? It's just a great repetition played with heart and musicality! Thank you Benny! You're so inspiring!

[@sunsetpond]

Knowing your "why" is so powerful on so many levels!

[@Anaximander29A]

Haha, this should be a Ted Talk. :) This guy is huge!

[@KrystleShak]

This was a real spectacle to watch, simply amazed with how much you can do with how you play your instrument and the various compositions of the instrument. Great Video!

[@Scottjazz55]

You are an exceptional player, teacher, and inspiration to all serious drummers. Hope to attend one of your camps/master sessions sometime very soon. We would love you to come to Calif for one of them, but in any case you will surely see me there....

[@themetaldrummerXD]

Benny, dein Vergleich ist so genial. Das hätte man nicht besser machen können. Die Viertelstunde hat mich so viel weitergebracht :)

[@Snowbound2643]

If i could take one piece of advice on drumming, this would be it. Benny greb is an iconic figure in drumming. I watch this everyday!

[@jacobkittipol2546]

this is key to understanding percussion and drums. the how and why. People like Buddy Rich, Benny Greb and Steve Gadd understand this fully. Thanks Benny for explaining it like this!

[@KHT2313]

This was the greatest thing I have ever seen.

[@Nickropolis]

I've watched this video at least 10 times, I still keep pulling new information from it. So much to learn.

[@robcrisp]

Thoroughly enjoyed your clinic in London last week Benny. Thanks for being such an inspiration!

[@johnbartlett3860]

I want to hear the bass player joke.... Great explanation and demonstration, Benny, playing with you would be the ultimate musical experience.

[@nicolashumeniuk5618]

Amazing info and so natural!! this video is one of the best on improvisation lesson!!! you´re amazing Benny!

[@franksonor]

great video and what an answer to a question :-) , love to see you live someday . cant wait for my sq2 !

[@billrinehart4479]

repetition is soooooo important in improv and he does a great job of demonstrating it in his playing in this clip.

[@benberry9519]

Thank you. This was one of the best discussions about improvisation that I've heard.

[@zrouth]

This man is a master and a master teacher, and that's one of the rarest things on the planet.

[@nathanredmon96]

I watch this video at least once a week, just to keep it soaking in to my thoughts. It's sooooooo good.

[@ACDCBoy62]

Anyone else notice the length of the video? Couldn't be more appropriate.

[@TapatioDrummer]

excuse my ignorant me ... but why ¿? dont understand ¿? :S

[@ACDCBoy62]

"1337" means "elite": en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leet

[@SteveToccoDrummer]

Benny, you are a genius as an artist and a genius as a teacher.

[@skiphoffenflaven8004]

All of it was valuable.

[@RoyChayanne4658]

***** there a lot of things , that we can express through why drums, any percussion ,or in that instance any instrument. i guess the HOW depends on HOW deeply you could connect. there are aspects in life as well, which contains suspense, love, unsaid words, and in the same manner i find the DEPTH an appealing factor. The why always arises, and thats how we evolve. thanks for the answer. the fact that youre so intense , makes my hair stand up.

[@22cwheels22]

SO true. And that kit sounds amazing, as always with Benny's kit.

[@giuliodare3545]

I repute him the best musician and also a teacher. Simply to understand, with joke and laugh he took the attenction towards explaining rudiments or concepts. He have the power to interest who's not interested in music

[@TancrediLoCigno]

And here's my favorite video ever. Thank you, Benny

[@polsolo7976]

Totally agree with Greb. Pd.Front cameras are awesome! Never focus! Great work organization!

[@thefrayedwire]

Truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing this, Benny. :)

[@NusratJahanPritom]

this is so awesome and mesmerizing

[@DavidL3O]

Thank you for sharing your perspectives and wisdom I got some great information from this. 🙏🏻

[@qwertyfaintintheend]

Genius! I admire the way you play and the way you think about music. :D

[@Kingding6]

great. he's a genius on the drums, his perspective on the instrument is basically at master-sage level, and, to top it off, he's genuinely hilarious.

[@LooopQ]

Benny greb is a riot and a phenomenal drummer

[@rsmith462]

My favorite part: "Now is my chance to fill my wheelbarrow of practice shit .. and just ... blarghum .. "

[@Bren28]

Benny thank you for your another great lesson! spot on!!

[@jmrockstarbarber]

Very Inspiring as usual coming from the master!

[@stickdrumsnrocknroll]

Thanks for this lesson Mr Benny !

[@andrebenedecti]

Benny Greb is the guy! Music is a Language. Perfect video.

[@rishabrk2105]

Benny is a genius on all aspects!

[@21nd]

What deep concepts are revealed! Thank you Mr. Greb! Best wishes from your Russian Fan!

[@TheProfessorWilliam]

Thank you Benny, for putting some truth in the drumming world.

[@Nickropolis]

LISTENNNN, to what Benny is saying. Compliment and contrast are sooooo important. Compliment and contrast, contrast and compliment. The man speaks VOLUMES in so few words...take this stuff and put it in your vault of knowledge, it's going to blow you apart when you really get to absorb it

[@MrTrollDoctor]

Wonderfully put!

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

Incredible

[@shai0123]

really a great musician!!!

[@christraven]

4:36 to 4:54 is pretty much every Thomas Lang clinic I've seen.

[@heladoscuro5074]

christraven Savage lol

[@KhanhNguyen180594]

Lolll

[@Calj_Music89]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU , BENNY GREB !! :D THIS WAS SOMETHING I REALLY NEEDED TO HEAR !! :)

[@mrbinky21]

Benny is so funny! What great advice! Very wise.

[@HinnerkHesse]

He could create something like a comedy show, it would still be very instructive and inspiring.

[@anotherherosfall]

Wow, that was inspirational! Thank you!

[@mlhbrx96]

Theres a well known youtube drummer who plays constant "new ideas". My reaction is exactly what you expressed, Benny!

[@daveodart]

so much wisdom :-) thank you Benny!

[@GorcStew]

did he say "buffalo dead"? lol. Best drum clinic I have ever seen

[@AMONDRUM]

I like this subject too , THANK YOU

[@MrBongojoe12]

Soooo awesome! Knowledge!!!

[@TwincraftGaming]

Video length is 1337. So is the content. Keep rockin', Benny.

[@SchizophrenicReality]

Very well spoken : )

[@finaldrumer]

You know he's German when he says the bit about freaking out cause of the cab being 5 minutes late.

[@crimsun7186]

And Asians would freak out about the cab being 5 seconds late.

[@zidjanarie]

this guy is deep and spot on!!!

[@robowizful]

Benny Greb is the Philosophe of drums

[@evanniko5018]

Now I'm in the mood to drum!

[@crimsun7186]

4:34 Gospel chops solo! Yay!

[@ten4450]

but i play the ride pattern, it must be jazz

[@JonEastling23]

Ting! Ting, titing, Ting titing! Hahahaha

[@tutodrum]

really good stuff...

[@GhostNote42]

Just...Great!

[@ivankris8888]

Vaya monólogo más currao, que risas.. A paramount comedy de cabeza

[@sunnysundayband2126]

He is a great man...!!!

[@ilyaromanov557]

Benny is great! ...as always :)

[@MikeSchertenlieb]

love this!

[@Trommelkiste]

so good, so right!!!!

[@bURstDrUm]

so good 🤘

[@naminnooman]

Awesome, Awesome, Awesome, Repetition!

[@johnmackie4231]

Great drumming

[@MichaelMcCabe43]

It shouldn't come as such a surprise that he can do a better solo with one hand than i probably could with 6

[@dannypercussionman]

cool! sehr sehr gut erklärt!

[@jonahdvorin53]

He's better with one hand than I am with all four limbs xD

[@NVGTO]

+Jonah Dvorin (Father Chronos) That's exactly what I thought too!!

[@Kevoshea]

That is a great answer.

[@crg12]

this is awesome

[@therealzilch]

Super. Kompliment. Grüße aus momentan sonnigem Wien, Scott

[@markkuliini]

Exactly! It's not what, but how.