Buddy Rich One Handed Roll | Study The Greats

[@joewebbdrums]

We really should praise the camera person/TV crew for filming a close-up of Buddy's hands at just the right time!

[@NintenDub]

Good thing they weren't on acid. Whoever filmed Hendrix and page and ppl from that era where always zooming in on their forearms or just the tip of their fingers. Funny, but ridiculous for things that other angles don't exist at all for certain techniques to see what they really did

[@schelsullivan]

"If it doesn't sound like Buddy, just go easy on me" LOL

[@styrosynth3917]

@Captain Falcon hahahahaha

[@a.j.wilkes6352]

@Captain Falcon Let's see how he does up there...Without . All. The. Assistance.

[@davidpfeifer9489]

A.J. Wilkes You call yourself professionals?

[@drumyogi9281]

@@a.j.wilkes6352 I always think of Seinfeld when hearing that Buddy quote lol

[@queensinthesky]

Love your lessons man, you're the best on KZbin right now in terms of clarity and production value. Keep doing what you're doing.

[@brandonkain9231]

while i will agree his vids are awsome but drum beats online, kj rhias, orlando drummer, mike johnston, drumeo, all have amazing videos....u can learn alot from all of them. check em out if u havent. there are tons of awsome drummers giving lessons...peace

[@dassitdassall]

They all do but in my opinion Austin and Louie Palmer are the best instructors online. They're more than just about licks. They get into the technique, approach, orchestration, etc. More of that Mark Guiliana mind set.

[@brandonkain9231]

Jorge Rodriguez ...i didnt know about those...thanks for the info

[@dassitdassall]

Brandon Kain Anytime! Juan Carlito Mendoza, Jerohn Garnett and Larry Belton, Jr. are awesome as well... I just personally prefer learning an approach, it's applications and how to orchestrate them. It involves a bit more self-learning/discipline but I find it much better vs. "Learn a chop" lessons.

[@dassitdassall]

He doesn't do lessons but you should check out Jimmy Branlys Vic Firth Performance Spotlight video: it won't disappoint.

[@sherlock2drum]

Never tire of listening to Buddy. Thanks for the good video.

[@TheApostleofRock]

This just makes me realize how good Buddy is. I mean, you're a fantastic musician dude, but it just shows how batshit crazy Buddy was..

[@jeffreywegener8841]

Man good stuff. Thanks. Thanks for breaking in down & links to the notation. You just come up so great .

[@clehmanj]

Even slowed down he is metronome perfect. Buddy rich is incredible.

[@ROCKNROLLFAN]

That one handed roll that you're doing with the left is SWEET.

[@montearnstam6827]

The patience you have learning a lot of these parts/grooves ETC is astounding

[@farclebaba]

Jesus... He was truly the greatest. Good lord of the dance! Not only is his application of this difficult technique incredibly musical and tasty, but the two handed pattern at the end is just impossibly fast. I really do think he had more hand speed than anyone. It's just total madness. I think this is the clip that Weckl refers to when he talks about the one-handed roll technique. He says something like "except Buddy does is twice as fast, for twice as long, and his hand really doesn't move...." Great breakdown as usual Austin.

[@lautarorodriguez7778]

The "Mm" part is my favorite hahaha Nice channel btw

[@ramlathers8182]

(Johnny Carson voice) "Mm that's good one handed roll!"

[@drummingisdreaming4386]

Excellent videos! I just found your channel via Vic Firth and now I follow them, I've learned a LOT from your Weckl, Carey and now BR videos. Well done my friend. Don't EVER feel bad for not being Buddy Rich, NO ONE was Buddy, except Buddy, the man was an enigma. Keep up the great work.

[@abbdrums]

+drumming is dreaming thanks man, I just wanted to make sure people didn't think I thought I could actually play like Buddy haha... thus the disclaimer

[@myogenicsstaff]

Doesn't need to sound like Buddy.It sounds like you. Keep up the great videos!

[@BrightLightEnt]

I love all your videos. So well done in every way. Just wanted you to know how much we appreciate these high quality informative vids! No one really breaks things down like you and this has helped me learn more in a shorter amount of time!

[@Eleutherarch]

Subscribed a while back but never commented. These videos are incredible. They are also completely unique. I know a lot of time and effort must be poured into each one. Don't stop. Anything of true quality will ultimately do very well and this series is no exception. Although I do quite like the fact that I have discovered a gem hidden from most.

[@joecanzano]

Best demonstration I've seen of this technique. Glad I found this channel today. You're a great drummer, too. Thanks,

[@MrBostonrobb]

Buddy was a master at playing and incorporating the horn lines into his solos. Always very musical.

[@MadsMJ]

I really love your descriptions, transcriptions, the pedagogical method of how to progress in a practice-situation. How to practice the small bits and pieces of music you have chosen! Great job Austin and great taste and choices in material! 5/5 stars and a like from me. Thanks

[@mrlozano]

You've got a knack for conveying a lesson. Very nice demonstration. Subbed!

[@lockdownmytownbykevinjohns6224]

Wonderful Explanation & Demonstration, Fantastic Drum Sound.

[@MarkDuffyPhotography]

Very inspiring, just found your channel from Vic Firth video. Excellent dude, very high production value, extremely well planned & executed lessons. Look forward to more videos from you!

[@abbdrums]

+Mark Duffy Awesome, glad you found me!

[@MarkDuffyPhotography]

+Austin Burcham Yeah me too

[@jonthedrummer]

Simply awesome. Austin, your series is the best! Thanks for saving me a ton of time and thanks for your great efforts on all these vids...Will share with my students....

[@netzah3488]

This is the 'MAGIC', where the 'WORK' becomes the 'PLAY' of your series.... Massive Respect to BUDDY.

[@Warpedsmac]

I think Dick Cully once noted that Buddy's placement of the Bass drum was so precise (but not impossible) to cover little "rests" that he takes on the left hand bounce roll. Your slow-mo shows this too. New drummers find this kind of stuff very inimidating...your videos really help in showing the learner how to progress. And to all learners out there...Don't let Buddy get on your nerves!!! Great channel Austin.!!!!

[@laurent132]

Buddy was so powerfull on a drumset with a phenomenal technique ! And always playing music, not only drums. Thanks to explore that and for this lesson.

[@AetigmaFacade]

buddy rich was truly a master whats more masterful about his playing is that all of his solos were improvised. im sure like all he time rythmns and ideas are swirling round in his head. but the musicality... if thats a word, of his solos on a improvising level are just un matched, the man was scary good

[@theghostcop4358]

personally I like when you say" Hmmm" It describes what we are listening to. The greatest drummer of all time. Great job, remember you will always have haters on the internet. Theses people will NEVER be able to play what you are playing. They will be playing "Jeramiah was a Bullfrog " the rest of their life instead of trying to improve their techniques.

[@kiwiingenuity6666]

What the hell

[@charliedavis1912]

Huge appreciation for putting these vids out Austin. Very inspiring!

[@TheBadThad]

Buddy invented the modern "blast beat".

[@crimsun7186]

Nope. Tony Williams did.

[@robertoricci3393]

Never saw Williams doing blast beats. There are videos of Sunny Murray and Sam Woodyard playing it back in the 60's and 70's.

[@demetrioalbidrez684]

Buddy Rich is a GOAT on drums while doing a left hand roll , his hand was always stayed in one position never going up or down while he's right-handed did the rhythm part !! ❤❤❤ 😊😊😊

[@U2WB]

Dude you make that open / close thing look easy. I’ve been trying for 20 years to pull it off. Not gonna happen here LOL. Awesome lesson.

[@victortoro9220]

Austin. Your instructional videos of the great drummers of our time are amazing. Buddy's, Joe Morello's drum solos and John Bonham's Moby Dick ( Live ) are really impressive. Your break down of complex concepts ,in a manner which are easy to understand and duplicate is hands down the best I have seen and heard on YOU TUBE. I also love the fact that you transcribe everything you break down which is a huge plus for me. I don't have a great ear for figuring musical pieces out, but if shown to me, written down ,is much easier for me to duplicate . Thanks for all you all your hard work. I love to see a video on Austin Burcham own drum solo ! Victor Toro

[@leonardoduso4121]

Only Buddy sounds like Buddy, none of us, great video, superuseful

[@malinwj1167]

Buddy played so fast around the toms, but they never sounded machine-gun like nor choked. Always musical. Man, he was the best.

[@nighttrain022]

Austin, this is the first I have seen you. Your manner of presentation is easy to listen to and nicely broken down. This technique is above my skill level in totality, but with work and breaking things down to the basics in smaller portions, I could master it to a much better level. It seems fun, and while neither of us can get as good as Buddy, it is nice to know we can do our own versions of the man. Thanks for your vid.

[@Bob-nu3xe]

great analysis Buddy had what most drummers could only dream of your video shows what would be impossible to see in a live performance many thanks

[@seanloer1928]

wow, very nice. you def have the best drum instruction channel i've seen by far. thanks for all the work man!!

[@greatballsoffireful]

Austin, I'm absolutely loving your videos!! I just discovered them yesterday and can't wait to start practicing!! Thanks so much...

[@thewutitizband]

Another excellent high quality post A.B. Hand speed has always been probably my greatest challenge of all things in drumming,hopefully someday I can get much faster.Thanks for posting and inspiring !

[@beck645]

Your achievement here is fantastic. Tipping hat to you for this wonderful video. Keep up the great work. You have really accomplished something great.

[@blackl1steddrums]

I think a major reason youre videos are so popular (other than them being fkin awesome) is that theyre relatively quick! keep em coming man

[@danielmconnolly7]

He was amazing.

[@rickb1408]

Austin, man, you are too much, awesome! I have learned so much from you and I appreciate you greatly. Thanks!

[@stephenlabarber2049]

Buddy was the best . I think you did a great job really enjoy watching you play thanks.

[@SesiomOllitsac]

Notable señor! Muy buena transcripción, se agradece por compartir su trabajo.

[@dylangatenby9928]

Sounds great. I remember this particular Buddy Rich solo very well. I even tried playing this section at Sam Ash.

[@jaschaheifetz]

Well done, Austin. Nicely produced, and congratulations on some good, clear communication.

[@jessejordan8116]

Whilst watching this I realised I am technically playing a zero handed roll and have been every moment of my life. Making me perhaps the most naturally gifted drummer of all time. Inadvertent virtuosity without effort. Anyway, mission accomplished once again.

[@susanbabudro3825]

Nice breakdown. Makes it possible for me to practice. Thanks!

[@steveurwingreyhairwithcrea5310]

excellent and sensitive,really well explained and demonstrated thank you

[@billyrhythm]

Thanks for the video! I like the breakdown. At slower tempo, you really hear what great musical ideas are in there. Also, your drums sound great. Thank you for posting it, and giving me inspiration, and something to work on.

[@robertfeggans9459]

I just came across this and Frank, you are right in that you can't do that as shown without using traditional grip. HOWEVER, it can be done if you use the technique known as push/pull. It's a diferent pathway where you can get the same results...except with matched grip in the left hand.

[@gobstompper13]

Really not bad for a week. The focus of your video was explained so I enjoyed it.

[@monolithsound]

BEAUTIFULLY DONE! Just subscribed, to have a transcript is awesome too! Thank you, Sir!

[@stephanstanzione]

holy shit, dude. phenomenal work. absolutely LOVE this series!

[@Nicuttah]

I like the heavier swing you put on this. Great job!

[@abbdrums]

+Nicholas Utter Thanks. I had a really hard time trying to decide if it was completely straight or a little bit swung. I think at the tempo he's playing it, it's pretty much straight 16th's but I feel like the basis of it is a swung 16th that just gets straightened out as the tempo goes up...

[@Nicuttah]

+Austin Burcham I agree. I remember when I first started to learn how swing works. It has so many different feels, its insane and I love it.

[@fepatton]

Great video! If I recall correctly, when Weckl was demonstrating this technique, he mentioned seeing Buddy do it, but noted, "Except he did twice as fast, for twice as long, and he didn't move his hand." XD When I would see Buddy in person, you could always tell the drummers in the audience because we'd all just be kind of shaking our heads, especially when that one-handed roll would start up or when he would suddenly explode around the drums like he does at the end of this lick. Still amazes me, and I've never seen anyone do it as casually as he did it. You're getting there, though! Nicely done. :-)

[@markshina3511]

Gave a fabulous presentation

[@seekingwisdom8]

Your explanation and demonstration of what Buddy was playing demonstrates just how amazing he was. While it does look like he's just playing a random solo, nothing planned, everything just coming as he feels it, your break down shows he planned every note he played. Besides the complication of his drumming, his speed makes it beyond comprehension.

[@IepsyI]

Great lesson. Love your videos. Your kit's tuning sounds perfect. Could you do a vid on how you tune it so well?

[@pcfxr4u]

Good Morning and Happy New Year. I've also slowed Buddy down to see that technique and noticed a couple neat things. One, is that Buddy seems to have been a lefty, playing a right handed kit.Also, physiologically, his thumb in very long and able to be pressed out flat against the stick. (left) also, take a look at the length of his sticks. I haven't quite found any that long in any store yet, so I think they were custom.I don't think he was open closing, but double fingering with the thumb then index...using his thumb for the 1st press, then index for the 2nd. It is easier to see in his other videos, such as WSS (Buddy Only), in which, by the way, he does a left handed press roll at the end of his solo.Man O' Day, I miss that guy. The Old School Drummer 101 (KZbin) is very close to Buddy's technique. and you're very good at these videos. Thanks,PCFXR4U

[@othelloferrari6942]

Old man, Buddy fan here: it's great to see young people who are fascinated by the Budman.

[@Cojones1972]

Outstanding! Love your attention to detail man. Nice work.

[@rhythmfield]

Excellent analysis and execution, Austin! I’m 54 and saw Buddy live here in New York many times. You really nailed it. Plus, juicy tom sound and production, preparation, the Logic presentation. Fantastic! Now, off to the practice room. I’m a matched grip player but would like to adapt the Buddy one-handed ostinato to my playing. Any practice ideas?

[@lorimasters9160]

Your drums sound AWSOME...great job

[@Riddim4]

Very well played and explained. Thanks for doing this.

[@CiaranFletcherDrums]

Found your channel last night, brilliant stuff! Great lessons and Great playing.

[@bilalanwer9776]

Really awesome work Austin! Your lessons have so much value to them and this approach will offer you so many other cool opportunities in the future :D Keep it up!

[@skywarrior3508]

Hi,Austin.Thanks for everything.Can you please make a transcription for Billy Cobham's super lick? I think this chop/lick will be very interesting for all drummers.

[@HidefVince]

Dude! I know you do so in most your S.T.G vids but it cracks me up when you go "...UhnMmm!!!" . Nice work bravv thanks \m/

[@abbdrums]

haha 👍🏼

[@markdavis5562]

Great job I'm impressed

[@alencore]

cool....been trying this but using jojo mayer lessons much more expanded but your lesson is still very useful...tnx!

[@jimbarcelona1078]

Actually Austin he is using that middle finger as well and almost bouncing it along with yiour vision of open and close which is working ,but will take alot of time doing it, i got lots of time to work on it though, love your version ,Enjoyed the video

[@terrywalter4706]

Your drums sound amazing !!

[@euphoniumguy5smith]

Great transcription and lesson. This is great!

[@tonallysavage3990]

Can you do a video on how you transcribe these solos?

[@dylangatenby9928]

Great job imitating this part of his solo. I’ve tried the same not with much luck of making sound as smooth as Buddy though!

[@johnelijahsantos8765]

yay atlast the transcriptions thanks Austin!

[@jerryjones7838]

Great video. Thank you.

[@1234papasof]

Very clear, well executed.

[@robertphillips2492]

Great stuff Austin. Can you please explain, are you lifting your left hand on the downbeat of the 16ths (1 & 2 &) or on the upbeat (ee, a, ee, a). It's difficult to see on the video. Also, are you 'snapping' your hand at all, or just 'tickling' the stick with the underneath fingers? Hope this makes sense! Thanks Austin.

[@rodstewart74]

I have the same nylon strainers on my snare, they hold tension better i think, especially on a vintage marching band snare. I have slingerland

[@pinball1970]

wow this is great and I mean great. I have seen a lot of stuff on buddy but this type of break down is the way to really understand it. Playing it is another matter ha ha! Subscribed. cheers.

[@jaimederrickderrick4374]

Jaime Batera, Alagoinhas- Bahia Brazil. Fantastic, no comments.

[@addcafe]

Here for the 100’s time. Just love it

[@sidneyjosephmusic]

Dude you're amazing!! Thanks for the super informative lessons I'm digging them all!

[@stretchcity]

really nice job!!..., Joe Morello and Dick Cully do a good job on their instructional videos with this topic. Seth Davis as well.

[@bshubo]

thanks for all the great lessons

[@jaydavids6485]

just discovered u. I have to say, your approach is the fastest way to put new fills and tricks into a groove. Drumeo who?? ha ha😁😁😁

[@garypugh1153]

Buddy rich, best drummer ever !!😎

[@hawkrider88]

Very much enjoyed that. Thanks much for the effort and nice chops yourself. Question; so who taught that to Buddy? Can't really think of any other drummers back then who had that technique going?

[@abbdrums]

I imagine it's something he just naturally started doing without really needing to be taught but it's tough to say. I doubt there was anyone before him executing it at the level he was, though.

[@HadEnough745]

Great lesson. The only thing missing is the stick shot Buddy used all of the time. You should do a lesson on this. I've yet to see any drummer use it the way Buddy did. He hit the left stick on the "uhs" before going into one of his fills.

[@patrickpatterson449]

1st thing are you playing Ralph hardmens? The kick sounded great on your set great job I think buddy was just a little more open. Practice the pick on a pillow and you got it

[@JoeChircoDrums]

Great video!Buddy is the MASTER!! I know you don't use the ride however, what ride cymbal is that in the video?

[@KitCatStudio]

dude your a great teacher, this is great material for my students especially the transcription, so tnx alot ! could have used more cowbell thou ...

[@gabrfernan]

Amazing work, man! Thanks for sharing!!!!

[@cardjack7319]

Austin I have seen you use both grip styles, traditional and match. Is there a reason that you would recommend changing grips for various scenarios?

[@ollieelkus]

So you mentioned Weckl talked about this technique. I think I saw the same video. Weckl showed both matched and traditional. But I know Buddy was a real advocate for traditional and rarely used matched. Have you see anyone do this in matched grip?

[@abbdrums]

+Ollie Elkus I can't really think of anyone I've seen who does this with matched grip technically but Jojo does it with his right hand in his old Modern Drummer performance from back in the day.

[@buddybusker3483]

with the right hand it,s more than possible therefore possible with matched! buttttttt ya better have monster chops! it,s called the push pull buddy was a master of both I.e. push pull / open close.

[@timwatersondrummer]

+Austin Burcham Great Breakdown and YES Very similar to Buddys I do this with my LEFT hand Matched seems to shuffle more easily for me if I alternate fingers Never took the time to learn the proper licks but Kudos to you

[@GODTHESOOTHSAYER1]

Very professionally done...

[@TheOsfania]

Nice job. Good explanation.