Can a Pro Sax Player Learn Drum Chops in 30 Minutes?

[@ShaMan54321]

Even as a professional, that is top-tier reading skills. To be able to learn it that fast and execute it flawlessly is beyond impressive.

[@molineuxtv]

I suppose that is his reading ability taken from playing saxophone !

[@JohnJones-cg2xm]

I feel like I’m a really slow learner now.

[@toastedravioli2557]

@@molineuxtv I think he was talking about blake evans

[@brianmcguire5175]

Not to be a picky ass hole, however will come across as one anyways, but one thing about that style of playing being demonstrated here and exhibited here is that it's a very stacatto approach! Ie, the linear method almost exclusively utilised between the limbs in order to produce the phrasing of all the fills and brakes gives me as a listener, and fan, of drumming a very singular and one dimensional approach to the music and phrasing voiced on the drums here within. This means then, for me as a listener I've to enjoy the performing drummers perspective only if I'm to appreciate the performance outside of my own preferences and anticipation. Have you ever for example listened to a record and because of your own years of practice and experience anticipated the resolving bar of a certain melody, harmony, or rhythm either to find that it totally delivered what you wanted, thus thrilling you as a participating listener, or didn't, this disappointing you an objective listener. For me, when impressive drummers are heavy on the linear phrasing they tend more often then not be very stacatto in their phrasing and so nearly all their breaks sound like stilted Morae code like karate chops over the piece in complete contrast to the more spacious solos played by their melodic counterparts on the same record! Many a traditional jazz drummer relied on marching band snare methods as to not only have tradition in their playing but also the capacity to play phrases with breath and space and not just choppy and Morse code like. Balance is needed by all musicians. Melodic instruments can benefit greatly from studying drummers, drummers likewise studying melodic instruments. The myth I'm trying to bust here is: a choppy drummer is not a melodic drummer or musician drummer by technical default. Musical range in drumming is defined by the same principles of all other musical instruments. Dynamics, feel(ie stacatto or otherwise), timing and finally expression. Reducing drums and drummers to the standard of reproduction of sequenced patterns is more an exercise of agility than musicality and especially when not a product of musical invention compositionally

[@jezames8452]

@@brianmcguire5175 Pipe down Cornwallace

[@mrhandyhandssr7839]

Zack: this is the best audio clip I can give you sorry Proceeds to play a clip that like 90% only features his solo then he starts talking over Nathan 😂💀 Lmao I love you guys so much shit this is entertaining.

[@bobphigglebottom2839]

😭

[@ZackGrooves]

Damn ur right 😭 We got cucked on the audio then I cucked Nathan 😭😭😭

[@mrhandyhandssr7839]

@@ZackGrooves hahaha 😂 man I thought it was hilarious that’s so funny. Have a good day dude

[@monteburgin6912]

@@ZackGrooves could You get some cymbals to your 15789th subscriber

[@JoshDrumClass]

Bro this was great!!!!

[@bobphigglebottom2839]

It was

[@Rotem_Donut]

It was

[@semajsachairi84]

Hey I follow you

[@alphax101-gaming2]

It was

[@Blk.tank.1k]

"i wanna keep playing that" 7:55 true musician literally plays drums for a living but still wants to keep playing never gets old for him

[@spanzotab]

always more fun to play in your free time, but it's just a great thing to play music

[@afxmnstr]

I'm so jealous of your family dynamic. I wish i had a family member i could shed high level jazz with. Also, your mother is very lovely and supportive, i hope she had a great mothers day.

[@bobbarksofficial4335]

1:35 I love how this piece would later become Cloud Island by Everything Yes!

[@mikehawk9461]

2:10 man that is the smoothest playing ever, more of that please. Funky as hell lol

[@mathiasmauno7961]

That drumming at the recital was insane, massive inspiration bro

[@FoolishFrankie]

Bro the editing on this was next level!!🔥 Love when you and Nathan make vids together and can't wait to see more once you guys move to Memphis!

[@oldschoolkrist]

As a brother, I love the traveling hand to smack you brother. Great video! I’m a guitar player but watch these for the entertainment value alone.

[@wogvorph]

So you can say that...for viewers on livestream it was...IT WAS A DRUM 'N BASS CONCERT?!

[@marsjokes]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jimmyjames8141]

I, honest to god *wish* you would post more videos of you and your brother (or his band) jam out. I cannot emphasize this more.

[@SeanDarlingHammond]

I love how wholesome this is. Just a bunch of nerdy musicians enjoying music and enjoying each other. :)

[@jbenoit1962]

This is a really cool format. Would love to see more videos like this!

[@Drummercommander]

I love how different your energy is compared to your brother. He seems super chill all the time. I love to see you vibe together

[@pulsar-_-4504]

that was one of the best jazziest drums ive heard at any drum recital at the play edit: what just started in the replies 😭😖

[@sacrificialobama8786]

wbat

[@pulsar-_-4504]

wbat

[@Rotem_Donut]

wbat

[@jwaj]

wbat

[@marshalravello]

wbat

[@AlbertJafar]

I’ve always said saxophone is the drums of woodwinds. Always.

[@Lorde_Queen]

As a brazilian i can't let pass that Blacke played with Anitta, caralho o cara é brabo! Amazing video bro i love you!

[@anthonya94]

your "sick transition" went straight into a Pepsi ad. i am dying laughing

[@Raindrop-skeepfallingonmyhead-]

i have official been playing the drums for one year now and part of my motivation was you, so thank you! great video also

[@drummersnare6276]

Good job. Keep it up and remember, practice makes permanent, perfect practice makes perfect

[@arjunsubrahmanian7535]

Amazing vid, I'm so surprised Nathan picked it up so quick! Blake was even more impressive. Always love seeing Nathan on your channel, you guys are really funny together!

[@Gregulitus]

That was the sickest transition ever

[@winstonjohnson7789]

I always get hyped when I see that you’ve posted a new clip! You never disappoint! Also this e-book is great! Pick it up guys, lots of sick CHOPS!!!!

[@LilJenH]

Well done Nathan!! On both the recital and learning that lick! 🎉 This was awesome!

[@TylerHNothing]

I think Nathan has good reading skills. The way he picked up the rest of the lick so quickly after getting the basics was insane. It would take me much longer and I've played drums for 18 years - but if I can hear it I can play it back usually. My reading skills are just poor

[@bobasquid3339]

Insane. The amount of talent and dedication is insane. Entertaining too.

[@DriizyEdits]

Thanks to you Zack, I’m going to get a starter drum kit soon!!

[@seanmckim6278]

congrats man!

[@emmanueloke667]

One of the maddest starts to a yt video I've ever seen

[@noexplicationstudio7224]

Hey, i got a question guys, do you think that he actually writes his chops or maybe he improvises (or a mix of theses) ???

[@debnlinda]

He's practiced a million little chops and when he's playing they just come together. Chops are the words, jams are the stories you tell with them.

[@emandadude]

i feel like most of it is improvisation i mean like zack said some vid i dont remember which but solos and chops are about improvisation and like what you’re feeling. something about that lol i donnt exactly remember

[@felix6410]

Isnt writing just improvisation but slow

[@emandadude]

@@felix6410 pretty much lol

[@ChrisLee-yr7tz]

@@felix6410 no, I don't think so. Writing involves editing and refinement. Improvisation is one--shot.

[@motorcyclesandsportscards7488]

BRO that sick transition turned into the best. AMAZON ADS

[@mightytower]

Looking forward to see more Saxologic/Zackgrooves collabs! Loved seeing the 'Forgiven' sign in the sanctuary!

[@unkn0wnc0d39]

I love it when im scrolling through youtube and i see a new Zack Grooves video

[@TheShamaness.]

That groove at 2:38 is goin hammm

[@andreasbreitwieser1449]

FINALLY WE GOT YOU !!!! Thanx for the Ebook !! Appreciate !! Go on and good luck for you and your sis... brother !!

[@hoks9973]

THE INTRO WE ALL NEEDED AND DIDN'T KNOW

[@actbeatstutorials1467]

Love this, copped the book to support 👊🏼

[@charleschi843]

6:46 lol. He just said hi to himself. Not sure why but that just cracked me up.

[@rafaelsantana7563]

Dude, that some supernatural chemistry shit... too fucking awesome!!

[@tumi6ocdn]

This was awesome. Also seeing my alma mater in all her glory brought back some serious nostalgia and memories 😭

[@ori1406]

Your energy is unmatched

[@hiptoalieu]

MAN...You're straight ahead was REALLY good!

[@marouka99]

Loving these videos with the bro Nathan!

[@cameronboulter5597]

Definitely my favorite person on KZbin

[@efraherrera9409]

Definitely copping that ebook gotta support the lad, plus, choooppsss

[@marvel_coding917]

Talented bro, just Talented

[@charlie.zeitzzzzz]

their relationship is gold

[@Necrozatus]

Good performance and video!

[@hardcoreoma]

Those call of duty hitmarker snare hits will never get old

[@markusszelbracikowski956]

Geez this guy is living proof that you don't need a gigantic drum set to be creative. That recital solo was tight

[@adamtorrie5938]

so sick! I just copped the ebook and I'm excited to learn mr. groove's rad beats

[@enokitakemushroom8005]

Great video, anyone know what song is playing in 1:19 ?

[@lucoostingh]

so nice fill!!!! i like ur drums. im going to train that fill man! you should do more often do videos with sheet music of cool fills. peace out :)

[@marcusthomas88]

That was dope

[@MrAndrewCreech]

Oh snap! That's where I went to school!

[@elpolitemexa2272]

Love that first piece

[@MateMateCatunda]

Me too! Name?

[@molineuxtv]

I'm gonna buy your E-Book and show it to my drum teacher!

[@Dragn777]

He finally posted a video I waited like 2 weeks for another vid of his channel

[@sanketkulkarni7854]

Ayo! Frost school of music, good to see the weeks recording center after quite a while haha

[@darkcrystal999]

1:40 I will take those shuffles any day, all day.

[@MateMateCatunda]

Do you know what song they are playing?

[@aymanhanafi6582]

@@MateMateCatunda did you figure it out?!

[@HarriHautaniemi]

Dude, i have to transcribe those sax lines at the end! Sweet lines!

[@WhiteNoiseStudio86]

oh man zack at meinl HQ?! thats gonna be crispy!

[@jwillydrums9982]

Bro, I love Frost SOM, got to meet David Chiverton, Tal Cohen, and John Daversa, legendary people and instructors! They were in my hometown a while back!

[@marouka99]

Can’t wait to see what happens next week on dragon ball Z!

[@zteaxon7787]

Great stuff keep slamming those drums

[@loudrumsforyou]

love seeing your progression as a youtuber mane, youve been on the grind since day 1

[@pottsproductions2522]

Nathan really turned banjo Kazooie into a jazz tune absolutely amazing 😎

[@legalbreadspread7857]

Our boy about to be sponsored by meinl!

[@dominikn19]

The solo 🔥

[@ChristopherCricketWallace]

i love the brother vids. you two are fun

[@יוראירבאון]

you guys are the best.

[@sokel1759]

zack is the best, we don't deserve him

[@Fl_Broccodile]

CHOPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPSSSSSSSSSSSSSS ❤️

[@OstiguyBass]

Well done !!! Great lick !

[@galaxygamer6910]

I love you vids

[@geronimodk]

Money printer goes Brrrr Drums go RLRLRLRRLL

[@brendanmorales4504]

One of your best ever videos. Idk why. It was just perfect from start to finish.

[@jakeisaacson]

Love the video.....CHOPS!! Anyway I got a question... How do u play gigs like the one you did downtown Nathans thing without headphones with a personal mixer, how do u hear everything?

[@nelly6016]

3:50 nah why that go so hard fam

[@danielboe7057]

I’m glad to hear that Nathan can use his mouth quite well.

[@ottodude555]

I love you two!!

[@Haku_records]

That but about the live streams. I think it’s all about doing it yourself these days. I always find important things get messed up if I’m not doing it

[@gabe2605]

SICK TRANSITION BRO

[@Windowserrorsong]

YYOOOOO THAT WAS A SICK TRANSITION ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@MateMateCatunda]

What is the name of the song you guys play on the rehearsal? Begining on 1:30ish

[@universe7632]

Hello. Can you please let me know what program you youse to write sheet music? Thank you

[@marcopalvie1546]

What's that first piece called that they did during the rehearsal?

[@SalamanderXander]

Were you guys playing some Birckhead?

[@scroogtube]

Now Zack should play one of Nathan's really hard sax chops

[@smittywerbenjagermanjensen2738]

The first five seconds made me laugh

[@dartthewarrior]

On this episode of DRUM’N BALL ZACK!!!

[@andrew.hazdrummer7040]

4:10 AYOOO

[@bmdrumm3r]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@johanneswielenga6902]

Great content! Awesome lick.

[@dfd309]

Bro this is a really good video!

[@Drumms15]

These are such high effort vids good job

[@semajsachairi84]

Love these dudes

[@JohnJones-cg2xm]

Top level famous drummer type playing.

[@ZeffSessions]

Hahaha Blake Rinsed you bro! In all seriousness though….I fuckin Love your videos. From the UK here. Keep it up.

[@someonesomewhere1100]

I like how you guys are just walkin around like npc's in the back

[@joonatanlass]

Nathan playing the drums like: "thank youuuuuuuuuu"

[@DonaldSturgeAnthonyMcKenzieII]

Sounds great