Bo Diddley Beat - Drum Set Variations Lesson

This video lesson is about the Bo Diddley beat and different variations for drum set. It includes a breakdown of Clifton James' beat he played on the Ed Sullivan show, a march variation, and funk rock variations.
00:00 Introduction
01:29 Bo Diddley Beat Explained
02:32 Songs With The Bo Diddley Beat
02:42 Original Bo Diddley Drum Beat
03:39 Interpreting The Swing Feel
04:13 March Variation - Example 2
04:50 Developing Flam Accents
06:03 Funk Rock Variation - Example 3a
08:05 Ending Demo Song - Tom Groove
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[@Mikhail-Caveman]

Wow! Didn't know he had his own beat! Cool Video!

[@RhythmNotes]

He was a great marketer through his song lyrics. The saying was called “Hey Bo Diddley” and although it was a very old rhythm, the rock n roll scene called it the Bo Diddley beat and it stuck for the modern pop music world.

[@komunx_3170]

Man, your videos are great! Keep it going

[@RhythmNotes]

Thanks for the encouragement!

[@thebluecollardrummer9032]

Kick ass content

[@RhythmNotes]

I'm glad you think so!

[@jerrylehti7230]

good info

[@RhythmNotes]

Glad it was helpful!