TRIPLETVILLE! THE FAMOUS JOHN BONHAM BASS DRUM TRIPLETS

[@oxouk]

On “Since I’ve been loving you”, you can hear the spring on his pedal squeak every time he lifts the beater off the head.

[@henrijs1733]

omgggg 😅 you're right. sounds like a little bird or smth.

[@jondragon8991]

It needs to be discussed...at least.

[@Drjoshington]

What's crazy is, if you didn't introduce any of the songs by name, they'd still be instantly recognizable regardless.

[@j.b.5171]

I'm 55 years old and will always remember when my father put the Led Zeppelin II on the record player. I was a young boy and his words where "Now let's listen to something real" and turned the volume up. I was completely flashed. I did not know, that my father was a drummer years ago.. but this evening he told me.. and that his old drumkit was still availlable. Crazy about that info, one week later I was sitting behind his old Teardrop kit and the adventure had begun. You remind me of him and these days. Keeping the Bonzo spirit up!

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

That’s awesome, thanks for sharing the story.

[@everydaystuffandthingsguy4554]

It’s crazy that a drummer 53 years later is being studied by us like a Mozart, Bach, and the geniuses of centuries past. It will be true for Bonham hundreds of years later. Great job with your presentation, sir! Making the Kick the Genesis of your teaching really helps.

[@paulseano5100]

Triplets are the way Bonham drove the bus. The groove he kept was always riveting to listen to and watch. Just an original style with precision. Timeless drumming. Thanks for sharing. We all studied at John Bonham University. John Bonham University Alumni ( TM )

[@t-bone6467]

George, in my 50 years of attempting/learning Bonham your teaching has been the most thorough of any source. Be it specific technique like the triplets or just watching you play full zep shows and picking up tips. As always thanks for sharing your time and talent.

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Thanks!

[@thephilosophersrant1552]

@@BONHAMOLOGY I agree with this 100% I never thought it was for an individual to understand Bonham and reproduce his playing the way you do. It's probably the closest anyone physically can. Any person I have ever heard either isn't playing what Bonham actually played, or doesn't have the sound, timing, or feel. You do. And I find that to be amazing. I have a pretty good ear and you have correct some of my own thoughts on what I thought Bonham was doing. I will also say, thank God for KZbin and slowing down playback!

[@r1learner178]

@@thephilosophersrant1552 Yoyoka reproduces Bonham pretty well. She even gives lessons how how to do the Bass Drum Triplet Without Downbeat, (mind you she was only 8 yrs old at the time) here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGaohqCMbq-tY6c

[@michaelcain2806]

Totally agree.

[@Drumn4Him1]

MAN!! The tuning of the drums sound spot on to Bonham’s recordings. At least to me it does. Fantastic video!!

[@oneanddone7992]

You are right. It is downright creepy in the best of ways. The bass drum is Mr. Bonham's clone.

[@tazzinasellout7968]

Thanks 👍. Drummer 's life without Bonham is like Italia without Pizza & Spaghetti 😊..... Un saluto dall' ITALIA ✌

[@Lorenzo1950]

I'm so old I have to play these in half time. Great playing George, you are the master.

[@tomtomboy6471]

Hello! Great video. I have a special place in my heart for a 3 piece drum set like in the video because a 3 piece set was my very first experience feeling a drum set. BONHAMOLOGY OR GEORGE, I enjoy all your videos, YOU ARE ALL RHYTHM'S BONHAMOLOGY,Take care!

[@TheGuitologist]

That bass drum is nailing his tone! Excellent video, sir.

[@VikingDeathMachine]

Hey George! I enjoyed watching you play in high school. Just found you on You Tube, glad to see you’re still playing man. You sound better than ever!

[@bonzology322]

Nice playing George

[@marl336]

I will never underestimate the versatility of a Ludwig Speed king pedal again!!!

[@mattkanter1729]

Or that Camco which George uses , and seems to prefer . Glad I finally got one , though I was conflicted; felt like I was cheating on my Speed King(s) . Getting over it mostly

[@polikaization]

Best class about triplet. Marvellous. Peace and Love to all. God bless you all.

[@oneanddone7992]

My head is about to explode. Your bass drum sound is John's bass drum's twin, and it's spooky. Nicely done sir.

[@thomasnappo6309]

Great job on this video..😊😊😊

[@scottbyler2649]

Happy 2023! George! What is and what should never be would do it for me.

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

I did a couple versions, check my vids. Thanks!

[@funnyminky]

Great video George!

[@tonypatey5669]

You are the real deal. Very enjoyable to watch. Thanks for sharing. Tony.

[@bobweber4140]

Yeah George very nice those placements are waaaaay trickier than they seem great stuff thankyou bro

[@denisryan8757]

George, I'm about to turn 64 I've been an amputee (right arm) since 25. I've always had a love of drums and felt I had a feel for it, but it was just a dream...till now. I bought a TD1-DMK kit and I'm having a blast! Your videos help me so much! I know I have limitations and I accept that, just wanted to thank you for sharing your knowledge and let you know how much it's helped me. Much appreciated!

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Thank you so much, I'm really glad to hear that!! 🙏🏼♥️

[@denisryan8757]

@@BONHAMOLOGY My pleasure!

[@coreybondurant]

Beautiful and thorough explanation. AND with a (not-so) Speed King!😂 brilliant. Thank you Mr, Fludas!

[@leaproicheva]

My pedal became squeaking after playing these triplets all the time, just like Bonzo’s speed king. But I kinda like it😄.

[@zakknpa]

the professor of bonhamology is in!!! hate to heap praise all the time but your playing gives me the chills man…from all the great jazz and zep stuff to the surprise mitch mitchell and bill ward stuff i just watched and heard ya do.. youre my fav drummer, hands down!!

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Cheers, thank you!

[@Drum_Beats_Guitar_Riffs]

I can't quit you baby has the best drum sound ever. Studio version. Love it!!!!

[@johnnyreno7200]

That's incredible..I'm 62..still drumming...and all this time I thought he was hitting 3 times on the kick...so possibly another example of this is the Don Brewer drum intro to We're An American Band?.... thanks so much for this video!

[@ajmbcr8965]

Here we go again!!! Mastery lesson at higher level!!!! No drummer is a reliable drummer until he is able to use Bonham Bass drum triplets in his bag of tricks!!!! Thanks for this awsome lesson. Greetings from Portugal!!!! 🥁🇵🇹💜🇵🇹

[@rockerbob949]

Sweet. I love your videos man! Rock on 🤘🏼

[@KennethPitts-h3s]

Hello george this is kenny if u get this message im looking at u give this john bonham example on drums in case u dont remember we worked together at the recorder of deeds.u look good george steal waiting for my lessons

[@reggtop]

YOUR BASS DRUM SOUNDS AWESOME.

[@henrijs1733]

this is the only thing i can't get right on an electric drum set. wish i had a garage or something so i can get an acoustic set lol. thanks for the insights!

[@STAMPER-DESIGN]

Took me to school, thanks, George! The other thing that really got my attention was how musical Bonzo's playing was. When you can recognize a song by the drum part, I'm not sure how many artists can pull that off.

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Yes, absolutely!!

[@wallyworld6249]

You are always enjoyable and I always learn something. As someone who learned to drum sitting in the dark 40 years ago listening to Bonham play it's amazing to see you have such a depth of knowledge of all his drumming styles. I believe an early version of What is And What Should Never has bass triplets in it. Loved the video examples of those inspirational drummers. Thank you and God Bless you

[@castlehilldude]

Excellent overview and tutorial....Thank you.

[@paulforrest6000]

You explanations are always easy to understand and presented in a friendly manner. Thanks George.

[@RealDeigote]

Very cool vid! The one triplet use that i always remember because it blew my mind some 20 years ago is the one in the Thank You version included in the BBC Sessions, during the guitar solo (which i also love!). How he jumps to that crazy train beat and then back to the original like it was nothing… damn 🤯.

[@drew-shourd]

Great video, and btw, Happy National Drummers Day today!!

[@LeloCraveiro]

Another great chapter in Bonzo's bible. 👏👏👏

[@dannyalissi9788]

Great video george, you make it look easy. I heard some early versions of the lemon song "killing floor" in 69' where he would throw them in. There were also some parts in the studio version where he had them going for a while.

[@dczildjianify]

Very cool man.

[@tgt44e44t]

Brilliant ⚘

[@Drum_Beats_Guitar_Riffs]

Enjoyed that immensely

[@Rogersdrumvideos]

Such an enjoyable watch. I never thought I would make it through a 13 min video of someone talking about bass drum triplets but this kept me interested the entire time… I actually wish it was longer

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Thanks, I enjoyed your video today as well.

[@Rogersdrumvideos]

@@BONHAMOLOGY you're very kind... I'm honored that you checked out my video.

[@paistebob3163]

Great Insight george! The sound you are getting on that bass drum is so spot on. I always thought Achilles Last Stand with that galloping thing going on was basically a slow triplet but maybe technically it's something else but it seems to have that feel?

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Thanks Bob. I think of that as 16ths , but he always had that swing or lope in his feel

[@tonymann848]

Super cool as always George!

[@richbrock3596]

Thanks for another great video. I think I hear triplets during the guitar solo on dazed and confused. Also I think I hear them on Dancing Days. Both are the studio versions. Thanks

[@joejurick4263]

Another excellent video,Thank You!

[@ryonchero4401]

These videos keep me wanting to practice, thankyou!

[@stevemellin5806]

Great video . thank you....kit sounds great

[@2002drumsonly]

Great video, well done, liked, subscribed, locked and loaded.

[@2002drumsonly]

I am now subscribed!

[@jamesbell9011]

Thanks for teaching all of us the illusive sought-after BONZO technique 😀 foot pattern triplets!!! WE appreciate you for teaching us some of your trade secrets...And ALLLLLLL FOR FREE!!! THANKS 😊 GEORGE!!! "BROTHER DRUMMER"

[@bubinga_basher]

On In Through The Outdoor, at 2:10- 2:11 I believe he does 1foot triplet on All My Love. It can be heard on the iso drum track. I'm loving your new content btw

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Could be , I will check that

[@gravitydrums1391]

Love the bass drum technique. I used to Love that speed king pedal...

[@mariohernandez645]

One of my top favorites, Custard Pie. 🥰

[@joerico9461]

thanks for your time ,George you make it look like the beater belongs on the head and you're just letting it up for a few seconds .good job 🤘 Hey to Terry ✌

[@brettswierczewski223]

Awesome tutorial George. I'm a heel up player but trying to learn the rocking motion to finally try to get these right

[@juliocarbonaro2384]

Brillante demostración, felicitaciones desde Argentina Bonhamlogy!!

[@deangray9552]

this is one of the greatest videos on KZbin. ( & I’m a guitar player/ lol ) If ya can master this bass drum ( full elevated foot ) your past 50 % Bonzo , In my tink’n .

[@beefjurrky1234]

He also did them in I Can’t Quit You Baby at RAH 1970

[@Catinthehackmatrix]

Ever feel like your just a drummer doing aerobics in the garage, and who knows if it will ever go further than you just enjoying yourself playing? Glad you guys made it work for you! It' s encouraging when some of us noise makers are feeling useless.

[@alanduncan1980]

Really excellent work! I could talk Bonham all day. I have. 😐

[@flashy5150]

7:43 “Black Dog”, I absolutely love JB’s playing on that.

[@John-p2o8g]

Im diggin the Moe Howard shoes.

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

@@John-p2o8g 😂

[@chrismartindrummer]

I love the no floor tom setup.

[@jemmace2586]

Thanks for taking the time to give us a good view of your kick foot technique and of course the post of this great video. We all love Led Zeppelin and John Henry Bonham's signature style and all round approach to drumming. Thanks again. 👍🎼🇬🇧

[@melbournestreetdrummermsd3202]

Nice work, that snare sound is right on the money. l should check first maybe there's some on the Rain Song, then it could be flams instead.

[@HellbarClub]

No problem at 85 BPM but at 95 it's a struggle. Especially with spikes and plates in your right foot. Thank you again George!

[@TaylorJonesDrums]

CLEAN

[@eduxavier]

When I was ghost notes and triplets were all over the place

[@danielwetzel7777]

Damn you know the shit

[@HermanSays]

What is the spring tension set at on your bass pedal?

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Basically its about medium ish

[@dwaynewladyka577]

This is a very good explanation of how John Bonham got his groove. Thanks for sharing this. Cheers! ✌️🥁

[@Rick-m3c]

George, Carmine got this from Gary Driscol. Gary Driscol was Ronnie Dio's drummer from 1965 until he left Rainbow. Their band in the 60s was called Ronnie Dio and the Profits, the most popular cover band in central NY state. Gary was an amazing drummer. What he did with is foot was mesmerizing. Every drummer in upstate NY was in awe of him. He not only did quads but did them with separated and accented notes. The prophets, then renamed the Electric Elves, opened for the Fudge in the late 60s and immediately after Carmine tried to imitate Gary. He couldn't, no one could, but he did a good job trying. To put it simply, what Gary did with his foot was otherworldly. He was like a world class athlete who could do something with his body that no other human being could do. Neurologically, his brain could get his foot and ankle to do something that was impossible to copy. Believe me I tried for a decade. He was that great and I hope that since Gary was horrifically murdered in 1985, that Carmine will eventually give him credit for the place in drummers history that Gary deserves.

[@markallen351]

Thanks for a great informative video.what bass drum pedal do you use please ? Thanks 👍

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

That’s a vintage Ludwig speed king That has been restored and painted.

[@DaveDamageDrums]

Great lesson George! Love these bass drum triplets! What a great way Bonzo orchestrated these around the kit, right off the bat with GTBT, and Black Dog is another favorite the way he plays them. Love the history too that he learned from Carmine, Morello and Papa Joe. Now I want to know where they learned them from! Thanks! ✌️❤️🥁

[@sticksbass]

leonard haze told me he started recording the 1st yesterday and today album w a camco pedal but the strap broke so then he put on his speed king. the fastest single footwork w more bd notes ive ever heard on an album.

[@TheAlienDog]

I got to get a speed king, I’m curious how they feel compared to modern pedals, I’m used to a Pearl elim and a Trick Dominator

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

They are more naturally responsive to your foot, not so reboundy, they can take some getting used to, it's like your foot really is in control, more than a reaction to the mechanical rebound.

[@Vitalik_Sukin]

So its basically like Procaro/Purdie kind of a shuffle, reduced triplet, but played with a kick

[@skottyo]

Great video. I have a question. What is the thing that looks like a napkin hanging out of the bass drum?

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Ha!! That’s a felt strip across the lower part of the back head

[@Ash_Hudson]

On Black Dog, I'm sure he plays three quick bass notes a few times during the outro, on top of the doubles that you've shown here: Snare, Kick-Kick-Kick, Snare, Kick. I could be entirely wrong though, but that's how I've always heard and played it.

[@tedsimmons4756]

Just starting practicing this... my foots doing the worm lol

[@claponclapoff6]

You have to find a seat that had the squeak in it whenever John bounced up and down on it. have you ever heard it?

[@tonymuratori5896]

that snare drum!

[@MYCHANNEL-on1cp]

thanks for taking time to edit and post, serious question... you find floppy shoes better for bass drum or stiff souls, just curious

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Personally I like flexible soles...not necessarily floppy but I don't like hard stiff soled shoes.

[@allanleonardo1687]

Hi, what pedal tension are you using

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

I keep it medium loose, not too tight

[@charlesboucher9533]

George, I have always thought that Bonham was heavily influenced by jazz and big band drummers... heck, playing with bare hands was a Joe Morrelo thing. Stravinsky said good composers are influenced by other composers, but great composers steel. Aside from obvious native tallent, I believe Bonham's genus was cuningly integrating jazz and big band licks into the rock form, thus creating his own idiom. Great video as always.

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

Yes!

[@pureblood3581]

Hey George, fantastic breakdown However, you have a dryer sheet stuck between your bass hoop and drum ..

[@emilthedude7937]

Waht footpedal is that? I'm a rookie, I know. Looks perfekt for heel-toe.

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

It's a vintage Speed King

[@emilthedude7937]

@@BONHAMOLOGY Thanks! I might have known!

[@Averseinsomniac]

Also, don’t forget to not grease the pedal either!!

[@Casterman2]

The Speed King is truly King😊

[@j.r.fuertes1820]

George, I would appreciate it if you could say how tight you have the tension on that speed king. Also how tight do you have the batter head on the bass drum. Thank you, great video!

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

@@j.r.fuertes1820 basically the batter head is in the medium loose range, I don't want there to be any wrinkles along the shell, and I want it to have a clear tone but not nearly as tight as the front resonant head. The speed King tension is quite loose actually, not all the way screwed out, fairly on the loose side so I can really control it with my foot and not much rebound

[@j.r.fuertes1820]

@BONHAMOLOGY thank you! I'm working on getting those triplets to be consistent!

[@WillMurdockUSA]

Did Bonham bury the beater or did he lift off?

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

I believe he did both …if you watch the whole video I talk about this subject

[@thephilosophersrant1552]

You forgot When the Levee Breaks, toward the end of the song. Now you do cover the same fill in a couple of your examples. But Its use in Levee is my favorite use of Bonham Triplets he did. It's so genius.

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

I play that part, it’s at 7:32

[@thephilosophersrant1552]

@@BONHAMOLOGY Oh God. How did I miss that!

[@Al_Gorithm2]

Genius! 🤘🏻🥁

[@sticksbass]

i heard ca claim jb said he got it from him but i listened to the song he claimed he did it on and i couldnt hear it.

[@MrBluoct]

What pedal and beater and why ? Thx

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

It is a speed king. They have a very natural response

[@MrBluoct]

@@BONHAMOLOGY I thought so My very first pedal on my very first Ludwig set back in the day

[@mxney8867]

how are these videos free ??? simply thanks, George

[@ghettopressproductions5211]

Are you using a speed king bass pedal?

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

YES

[@Hotrodmonk55]

What are those sows you have on?

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

I assume you mean shoes, they are leather Turkish slippers, Charix brand

[@Hotrodmonk55]

Yup I meant shoes. :-) Do you play other bass pedals on your other kits?? I’ve never used a speed king. It looks like the heel toe rock motion for the double may be better on that pedal because of the design of the foot board?

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

@@Hotrodmonk55 I like the Camco pedals from the 80’s, the chain type. Also a standard Yamaha , I prefer simple pedals with no plate on the bottom