'BONHAM ENGINE' WORKOUT / DRUMMER HEALTH

[@rolandbachmann1743]

One of the truest interpretations a Bonham's drumming I have heard

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Thank you

[@chiphawkins42]

Here here🙂

[@gpaj-l5n]

Yes, indeed.

[@MW-pv7rm]

Yes sir. Drumming gave me tinnitus, tendonitis, carpal tunnel and ulnar nerve surgeries on both hands and elbows. I’m 64 now and have arthritis in every joint. Fair statement that drumming is a full contact sport. Be careful friends and stay healthy. And great job George.

[@relevantinformation6655]

Same, add to that almost 15,000 hours of jet helicopter in flight noise, 11 motorcycles and 3 decades of drums. I sleep with hand braces on. 67 years old. But I’d do it again….

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Cheers, 🙏🏻

[@Bill-vy3fx]

Hold the stick between the thumb & middle finger not the index finger. Dave Weckl said his career was saved cause he switched to this. More natural bounce with this grip. I got rid of tension in the hand when I switched. I still use the old way for a couple of things but not much.

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

@@Bill-vy3fx thanks, I'll try this

[@omegalamda3145]

71 here drumming 50+ yrs. Arthritis hands , knees etc.. Still drumming w/ bands It’s some of the best therapy. Crossovers are like mini double punches, like ghost boxing, particularly on the cymbals. George does very well. All four limbs are in motion because of the 5th limb, the head. Tweaking the brain with such rapidity is better than two Xtra Large coffees . Or whatever lifts your skirt.

[@jeanclaude4]

I've always said that Bonham's sound and touch are the most evasive to recreate. I've never heard anyone come close. I can honestly say this isn't close. This is right on top of. More than anything I'm in awe.

[@fuelflownormal]

Right. People commonly talk about his power but it really about dynamics, endurance and pulling sounds out of the drum kit.

[@TheAlienDog]

One of the few drummers I can stand to listen do an extended solo, straight up fire George! 🔥

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Thanks!

[@peterbittner8263]

Best Video ever. Wonderfull

[@anthonyb1041]

THE BEST interpretation of Bonham on the planet. Hands down. Full stop. I really enjoyed this - thank you!

[@peterbittner8263]

Georg, Mega Drumming. Wonderfull. Greetings from Germany

[@anatar1166]

Freezing in admiration. There are no words. The beat that makes the music complete. Incredible. This is a professional and, most importantly, free lesson for all those who are interested in Rhythm areas. Let's donate for this wonderful work. Thank you, George

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Thanks so much!

[@peterbittner8263]

Best Video on Earth.

[@johnbonham617]

I'm blown away AGAIN! It's like i'm watching what Bonham would have put out if he was still alive or I have unlocked hidden solo's.. Amazing, thank you!

[@adrianjmanuel]

George, I had no idea you were struggling with tinnitus and tendonitis. This video is great and helpful for us drummers. You are resilient, thank you for being vulnerable and giving us tips on how to improve drummers' health. Power and love to you!

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Thanks, Adrian! 🙏🏼

[@NintenDub]

​@@BONHAMOLOGYhey George I'm curious are your bottom heads tighter or lower than the top? Or do you mix n match? Currently I've found I have 1 of 3 toms where the bottom head is lower. It just seems to work

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

@@NintenDub Yes, the bottom heads are tighter than the batter side.

[@omegalamda3145]

1 step

[@mani1mann]

I’ve never heard a closer approximation of Bonzo’s sound. Amazing!

[@trevdowson-z6o]

Love those drums George, they sound superb. (with you playing).

[@littlepacificstudios]

You are awesome!!! That’s my kind of working a groove!!!!

[@justinduprez7590]

so many awesome elements covered on the drums! Tone control is amazing and so creatively done!

[@mrosaka1]

Doesn't get better than that. A masterclass in sound, technique and musicality. Job extremely well done.

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Thank you

[@GaryClark-qy5yy]

Fantastic,everyone should just start Drumming, great exersice sounds fantastic.Drumming for peace.

[@lahockeyboy]

George Flufas, you are a giant And by far my favorite drummer... online, or offline. Thank you for your generous advice, and lessons, and tutorials.

[@rosendimitrov2498]

Great sound and articulation !

[@oscarponce7795]

Hey George, been hearing you for a couple years...man, you are the closest to ever sounding like Bonzo..tuning and all. I love it

[@mackcollier8284]

Awesome!!! Now that you're warmed up Lets see whatcha got!!

[@johnhildebrand3912]

Super inspiring! Amazing stamina/ability to relax, the mental focus required. Also very educational ( watching at 50% speed! ) thanks for doing this!

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Thank you!

[@tomtomboy6471]

Great George! That's some workout! I'll follow with all my might until I drop! Tremendous inspiration, take care George!

[@Booger-Magnolia]

This was inspiring! That kit sounds so good, and the way you developed the ideas was awesome

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Thanks !

[@noworriesimfijian]

All I can say is that such a cool, effortless, shake your money maker groove. Terry from Bonzoleum, yourself and Brian Tichy have the best interpretations of Bonham’s style, along with his son Jason. Two thumbs up👍👍 Cheers from Fiji👊🤙🤘😎🇫🇯

[@liamshandy]

Enough study material there to keep me busy for YEARS! Fantastic, thank you George!

[@rickcerrado]

Sorry guys, my english is bad, I think in portuguese, and I wrote in portuguese. I have Tourette syndrome, and I want to make a video playing drums, but wen I play in front of the camera is so dificult! Im working on this, ans I hope to show my talent for you! By the way, great job George, I love your amazing job! God bless you!

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Thanks

[@AristophanesNow]

This is the greatest thing I've ever heard in my life.

[@brent3760]

I hope you and Terry stay healthy. You guys do more for people than you know. Trust me. 🙏

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Thank you!

[@KevinHarrisDrumming]

George, I use Bose Q35 II headphones while playing drums. It has noise cancellation & I know it doesn’t help because it just releases other noise to drown out what’s actually going on outside the headphones, but even when the noise cancelation is off it is not too loud. I want your opinion on if those are good for long term. I play a couple times a week. I have gun range over ears but it kind of hurts my head. What is your opinion on that? Do you think the Bose Q35 II is sufficient to avoid hearing damage?

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

I'm not sure. Wish I had more knowledge on that

[@robertdewitt4369]

Chops chops chops for days👏bravo sir. And yea, a great workout.

[@ultrakool]

That snare sounds Bonzolicious! 👊😎🤘

[@ultrakool]

Maybe I'm late on the observation, but I saw/heard Terry finally mic'd up his drums, George. They don't sound like doo doo no more in his videos. Help him tune that snare, though 😆

[@shawnbruce6934]

I've found that stretching before practice and gigs really helps.

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Yes, most definitely, I often forget to do it but that's essential

[@chrisbravo1588]

All I can say is absolutely amazing.I've been a bonzo fan for forty years And there ain't no one that can touch you. Absolutely amazing thank you so much.

[@RobAbfallDrums]

not even half way through and I'm like that's awesome!!!!

[@brucedoane5244]

George, excellent and inspiring playing, you are amazing! I am 69, playing since 5th grade. I so much appreciate you, your comments and insights as well as all of your followers. Your playing is over the top!

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Thanks!

[@stevemellin5806]

Can't wait to try this. You opened my eyes . never thought of the health of a drummer in depth. Thank you

[@jannenevalainen398]

Your technique is more accurate than Bonzo's. Great job !

[@rabidwookie606]

Amazing technique and the micing of your drums is fabulous!

[@tttarms1970]

That kit sounds so good....

[@TheEmack03]

Thank you for posting this. I have had numerous cervical and lumbar surgeries in the past 1.5 years and still have neuropathy in both arms and legs. I want to get back to playing, and this workout is now one I plan to use! Great post!!

[@gsxrkz]

That was superb!! I'm not a drummer, but I love the sound of John Bonham and you nailed it.

[@SEVENTHUNDERSmin.]

Thank you.very inspiring❤

[@pepenally]

Brother sorry for the health issues but my friend i need to say that you entire video is packed full of amazing drum shops in Dynamics and groove and if you are obviously trying to you know kind of give it a Bonzo spin brother you have nailed it and I mean nailed it well and the tone and tuning of your kit is great.

[@mikere-r3n]

Awesome!

[@garyunsworth726]

Absolutely perfect

[@robertdewitt4369]

So much going on here. Lots to learn from. Thank you!!

[@iloveconcrete1550]

Every lick perfect!

[@philosopher0076]

Very nice Ludwig drum sounds, including the excellent snare sound.

[@jasonarmstrong3368]

Man this is fantastic... Thanks for sharing.. would it be asking much to do a Tunings video.. love the tone on your Set ...

[@anadthebarbarian]

In 40 yrs I've never heard a such a Bonham-esque sound from another dude. Very impressive

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

🙏🏼

[@johnnyreno7200]

That sounds incredible. Your kit sounds just like Bonham's and you have amazing skill. Great video!

[@MichaelBrown-x1q]

As a kid watching Moby Dick on the movie, I always thought the triplets and Quads were the best part, even though I knew all the in between parts your doing here are really the meat and potatoes of Bonham's brilliance really is! I was just like,"How the Hell and what the hell is he doing?" But now as an adult I know what he is doing and I can do a lot of it, but you have it down Bro!!! Your amazing, I don't get bored for a second watching you!!! Thank you!!!!!

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

🙏🏼

[@Coopdawg722]

@user gd you insulted Robert Plant on a you tube video from 2023 you said he should retire and stop living off of his Zeppelin days, you are an absolute moron and know nothing about music or life. Sorry George but I just can’t let it go

[@Joe-yi8xj]

Resistance bands helped me loosen up my issue with tendonitis. I know this is a just KZbin comment, but I highly recommend getting the ones with handles and putting it around a doorknob and figuring out all the basic exercises it can simulate. Bench press, arm curls etc. can be a great stretch. PT often will utilize them. Swimming as well. Heard you throw in that Roy Haynes stuff on the rim. slick!

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Thank you! Yeah, I'm going to look into the resistance band.

[@jbeezybeats]

The drums sound perfect to me. I’m always super picky about getting my rack tom right where I want it. Between the room, mics, tuning, and your technique and feel - you nailed it!🤘

[@jamesbell9011]

As usual ALLLLLLL of us fellow drummers appreciate your talents and AND LESSONS that you share with us!!! ALLLL for FREE!!! SORRY ABOUT YOUR health YOU ARE A LEGEND AND INSPIRATION TO YOUR FANS!!! THANKS 😊BROTHER 🥁 DRUMMER!!!

[@turnsufficient4971]

Starting out with the live outro of Dazed and Confused from TSRTS - that section of that version doesn't get talk about enough --- it's totally killer -- on the drums, bass and the guitar soloing is out of this world. Unique for sure... sorry about tinnitus, George.😊

[@robertmeklosk1277]

Great playing and kit sounds absolutely incredible

[@peterbittner8263]

Hi George, i have a Ludwig Supraphonic from 2023 with Ambassador Coated on Batterside . Resoside Remo Hazy Ambassador Coated with 1.6 mm Hoops. Reso 380 HZ and 256 on Batterside. Is this okay???

[@OrestisTrips]

I wish the engines of my vehicles sounded like that (not that I complain about them:) ). You mentioned two of the most common musician's health issues. Being a care taker and a non professional is the only reason I haven't got that much of tinnitus (yet) but I "married" tendonitis an age ago (on my left hand from guitar) and I have to pay a lot of attention to keep it away over the last many years, most of the times successfully with a few exceptions though. Ian Paice described his partial loss of hearing by saying "but that's just a very small price to to pay for what I have experienced doing this". Superb playing once again George, no visible or audible signs of tendonitis, if nothing else :)

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Thank you. Yeah, I believe those are the two most common afflictions associated with playing instruments.

[@Andydrum100]

Thanks George, great drumming and very inspiring!

[@fweddyfwintsone4491]

Very nice playing Sir and great sounding kit.

[@Major7Melodious]

I hear you George (no pun intended)! I’ve lost most of my hearing in my right ear because I always set my amp up to my drummer’s left like Pagey. I’d be down on my knee twiddling with my pedals at soundcheck and *crack* he’s whaling on that snare! F**ked me up for life. Glad you’re addressing the issue.

[@georgemichael9106]

George I’m so glad you mention those semi yet very irritating health problems because every time Iv shown or sent one of you videos to someone over the years I always mention when John Bonham was playing this solo or live show he was in his early to mid twenties George is not I’v always taken that into consideration over the last 10 years of all your videos. This is the best drumming exhibition Iv ever seen.

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Thanks George! 🙏🏼

[@reneg8223]

I always used protection during rehearsals. It's all the concerts I've been to where I would stand by the PA without earplugs that gave me constant ringing.

[@brandonmccary3058]

This is THE one stop shop bonzo channel ❤ amazing

[@Marine_Ret]

The “Crossover” 👏🏻 Like always George you sound great 👍🏻

[@sebasica6016]

here with headphones enjoying that beautiful sound of the drums!

[@DP-wi6hm]

We Love Terry, we love George. Fantastic & inspiring George. Another great video. Thx for sharing your knowledge with us. Bonzo forever !

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Appreciate that, thank you!

[@truita65]

that's quite a workout ! sounds fantastic !

[@bereangirl7118]

Great sound and technique, but it was the stick flips that did it for me". Thank you

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Ha, I regretted holding the sticks backwards so I flipped them!

[@bereangirl7118]

@@BONHAMOLOGY "Par Excellence" George. Thanks for the treat".

[@BobbyRondinelli1]

Awesome 🥁🥁🥁

[@danielg.8997]

Bobby Rondinelli !!! Awesome drummer !! When are you going to make us a video of "stone cold"? Were there "snare drags" in the beginning of that song?

[@4dan2]

Nice Work!

[@rossrondinelli1602]

Been watching george since terry introduced him.He is the epitome of great drumming.

[@tmoneypopnfesh6559]

amazing!!! Would LOVE it if you did a "how-to" video on these grooves😁🤘

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

I've done some tutorails on this groove, check my playlist for demos tutorials.

[@someairplanenerd2417]

What a groove. You're a legend. Cheers from France

[@tazzinasellout7968]

Sto seguendo i tuoi video e devo farti i complimenti. Aldilà della bellezza del SOLO , bisogna sottolineare il SUONO . Amo come riesci a far suonare quella LUDWIG....io non ho mai suonato una VISTALITE ,ma penso che non sia facile da accordare? O mi sbaglio ? Ad ogni modo ,ho molto da imparare dai tuoi video.un saluto dall' ITALIA. Che il martello degli DEI continui a Battere.😊

[@peterbittner8263]

Please George, make a Snare Tuning Video. Batter Reso and Wires tenchen. Greetings from Germany

[@ntrfansiare6029]

OMFG!!!!,......well done!

[@Maxedoutmilly]

Buy an E-bike, you'll have ALOT of fun while getting exercise. You can also use it for light errands and potentially save some gas money ;-) - Thank you for sharing!

[@rayfarrell6926]

Amazing Drum chops!!!!

[@kyoumoon]

Incredible, from the tuning to the technique, you have it all down.

[@TrevyTrev-andTheFunkyPets]

Amazing to watch a exciting drum solo. Great job.

[@keithdukavicius7626]

beautiful perpetual motion. Thank you, George.

[@chrisbravo1588]

You are killing it man that's amazing

[@LucioRaggiunti]

Yes! Love that hi hat sound - this whole sound is at the next level!

[@mikezes]

Pretty amazing George, thank you!

[@poolikiki8958]

Beautiful playing my friend

[@jimjordan4345]

Best drumming Iever heard!!!

[@jimjordan4345]

And saw🧏

[@1111Paiste]

Do you also do the Bonham engine like Terry? Left hand/right foot - right hand/left foot?

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Yes

[@Publicistvideos]

Been a professional touring and recording drummer for 30 years and my unsolicited advice is 1) wear hearing protection every single time you play (unless you’re on a pad). In my rehearsal room I love the Vic firth cans and on stage I use molded in-ear monitors. Yes they are expensive but if touring is your job it’ll save your life. 2) learn to enjoy warming up as part of practice and as part of your backstage pre-show routine 3) learn to enjoy working out, both a bit of cardio and a bit of resistance training. Good luck out there drummers and thanks for the content George you sound great

[@cedareclipse]

What a treat that vwas!! Thank You!!

[@MrWigby]

You make it look effortless ❤❤ cheers from uxbridge

[@Claes_Isacson]

Great job G! 👏👏🥁

[@bradplaysdrums]

Thanks for this, I’m gonna try this tomorrow

[@iorijones6351]

Brilliant- such a brilliant demonstration of fabulous Bonham / Terry work out. You seem so relaxed as you do it. The build up and fluency is fantastic. Agree absolutely with your health comments. Sorry to hear you have tinnitus and some tendinitis. I too have tinnitus from playing without protection when younger and also through working in steel and paper mills. Also have some arthritis in the base of my left thumb meaning I have to change grips during a gig. Walking and weight absolutely. I’m retired from my day job and walk our border collies up the of back lanes some of which are steep ! - it’s very hilly here. It’s not just playing - it’s carrying the gear and setting up too ! Thanks again George - a brilliant video !!! 🥁👍🏼🥁

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Thanks so much Iori

[@stevee231]

Will you join my band? 😆😆😆 You're the drummer we've always been looking for!!! Seriously though man, that was F'n AMAZING! Spot on...technique, tone, dynamics, patterns...really well and truly impressed. Keep it up! And I'll keep yelling at MY drummer until he understands that drums are there to be hit....HARD....not his little tappy tap taperoo 😏

[@jaybell857]

You are amazing, what stamina you are one of best I have ever heard I wish I could talk to you about your ailments I may be able to help you just by sharing some knowledge and information with you that you might not be aware of !!!!!

[@t.seank.529]

Really dig the single pedal work

[@bobweber4140]

Stay healthy my friend god bless fantastic playing