Max Sansalone : 5 THINGS THAT WILL DEFINITELY IMPROVE YOUR GROOVE!

[@dimsunk]

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[@robink.9966]

This channel is a hidden gem.

[@dimsunk]

Thx man!

[@d0nant0ni0]

Absolutely

[@dmacrolens]

Truly.

[@Jath2112]

Max is literally a cloaked elder God. I don't say that jokingly. He is one of the highest achievers on the rhythm timeline. Life changing channel.

[@dimsunk]

🙏

[@John_F898]

Not only a great drummer, but also a zen teacher.

[@dimsunk]

Thx!

[@lucaswedderburn]

He’s definitely one of my favorites, I would take lessons from him in a dime!

[@searchresults1246]

So true, recording myself is one of the most revealing experiences. Like looking at a reflection in the glass, “ Holy crap I need to lose weight!”

[@nicolasreulier]

So true. I am a pro pianist and teacher and what you say can be extended to piano too. It is the pinnacle of playing good: control of the time, the sound, the balance between musical elements and not being fearful. It takes very long time to acquire because it is very demanding. This is why hearing you play might look easy for most of people, and maybe drummers could think you are not impressive because you don't play fills with notes all over the place but getting this hypnotic groove you create is a very delicate and fragile thing that takes a lot at attention in hearing and touching. Thanks for all!

[@dimsunk]

Thx so much and well said!

[@Mimlebimle]

Timestamps 1:29 - Time 2:16 - Consistency 3:09 - Dynamics 3:50 - Ghost notes and accents 4:17 - State of mind 5:00 - Bonus: Record yourself

[@taylormartinlucas]

This video should cost $100 this is seriously invaluable information. Especially the bit about people "only" learning the part.

[@cartwright420able]

"Being present for every note". I hear that with Ringo on every Beatles song.

[@onesyphorus]

every drummer needa watch this esp when they just start out

[@kalobadams7803]

I just want you to know, your artistry is sublime. I can listen to your videos as music. I wish it was on Spotify or SoundCloud or something so I could listen while at work. It makes me want to learn drums. Thank you.

[@JediMobius]

For real, the production on Max's beats makes each one so musical, basically we're hearing a stripped-down lo-fi hip-hop instrumental.

[@gregtenney7279]

Something I have become aware of Is that when I dont trust or doubt myself when playing along with something and a part comes up that I think I know but then begin to question it Ill be much more inclined to screw up , But NOW when I get that feeling of uncertainty of lets say a change in the song Im playing and am not sure about if I know it or the change in it I just let that feeling go and lean into putting myself on auto pilot and submit to what ever Im doing and basically have faith that I know what I think I know and just go with it 99.8 % of the time I will be right and play on thru! Dont question what I know just submit what I feel to be right because apparently I know a lot more than I give myself credit for....But really i could almost call it a spiritual thing to have a blind trust like that and just submit to the feel or notion. Sometimes its like magic! You ever have that??

[@jolyoncox]

A lot of wisdom and experience here. Thanks Max.

[@peacegroove7854]

Groove might be the hardest thing to teach, because usually students that need to work more on their groove DON´T KNOW they need to work on it because their ears are not developed to hear the little nuances that make the groove happen. Great video as always Max! keep it up!

[@cosimokeita4072]

Mr Sansalone is just right.

[@georgitomov5405]

What a valuable lesson. Hats down to you , dear Sir!

[@dimsunk]

Glad you liked it!

[@ShadistikExekutionDramus]

You've given names to our demons, they have no chance now - much respect!

[@Dhani_Nerrh]

More lessons, man. PLEASE.

[@Dsullivann]

It's not what you play but HOW you play it. One of the most important things I've ever learned as a drummer.

[@nicolasderuiter1699]

Well said

[@salvatoredinoi5485]

Not only a drum lesson but a music lesson. Grazie, Max!

[@dimsunk]

Thanks man!

[@blazepond5518]

best drum channel out here

[@dimsunk]

🙏

[@MonacoRocha]

Max When I was 26 I Lived in LA ( Englewood) for almost 1 year & Worked with Stevie Wonder Drums & Perc...Stevie Gave me an explanation About Groove That Really Works...

[@dimsunk]

Hey Mario, Would love to hear it :) Hope all is well!

[@MonacoRocha]

@@dimsunk Hows Life..?

[@lausianne]

Zen of drums

[@mongoosemagic3538]

Thanks!!!

[@bgrass1234]

Thank you

[@dmitrybogatsky1734]

Great Lesson, Thank you Max!

[@dimsunk]

Glad you liked it!

[@ElBoyoElectronico]

My personal trick is focusing on the overtones of the backbeat on the snare. This makes me lock in and I notice the smallest deviation because the certain ring changes immediately.

[@t3hgir]

your comment made me realize I kind of unconsciously would notice misplaced snare hits because of the immediate change in where I heard the overtones.

[@andrewring9999]

This is fascinating

[@rockyvsrambo82]

Great advice indeed... number 5 can be the biggest challenge especially when playing live

[@skyreadersociety6183]

good that you mention the state of mind ... it's very crucial.

[@BobSchoepenjr]

Only Max could explain this so well!

[@markbulow2903]

Love this channel ..Thanks Max 😃👍👍

[@dimsunk]

Glad to hear it!

[@cretchboc]

You are a great teacher. I’d pay to get lessons from you absolutely

[@dimsunk]

Thx!

[@syssaabarkan260]

tnx!

[@kurtkarpenter7926]

Max, just like an athlete makes preparations and mental rituals prior to sports, I use this lesson and play/listen/apply prior to my drum rehearsals or studio sessions. It's my standard. Thank you! Kurt

[@dimsunk]

Glad it inspired you:)

[@sactowner2861]

I've been playing the same grooves for 17 years... They're still not there yet.

[@vigilantedelnautico]

Great lesson, thanks a lot!

[@dimsunk]

Glad you liked it!

[@justust4872]

Thanks max

[@chris_d_r_u_m_s]

Beautifully taught. Time to hit the practice room!

[@rosslmccallum]

Perfect lesson for this topic!! Thanks for sharing. I especially love the state of mind related stuff too.

[@tubular167]

Hi Ross..you found my favourite drummer....he is so good at ever aspect of drumming....hope you are well Ross...🥁😁

[@dragonflowyoga]

Love it ❤

[@dimsunk]

Thx Franky :)

[@bgrass1234]

Honestly this is so important no matter what your playing, or even if your programming edm stuff . This is everything at a certain level. The more who learn this the better music we will all get.

[@PierceTravels]

Great advice man, especially importance of state of mind

[@dimsunk]

Absolutely!

[@blicky2blacky]

I agree on the principle that a drum groove can be diminished by bad timing by any said drummer but one caveat, just like any good teacher needs to be engaging, the band need to also exhibit this. A drum groove can be hurt drastically by other band members not aligning or grooving too. How many drummers out there played a gig where they found the middle ground between a fast bass player and a slow guitarist in order to faze their parts for the audience all the while taking full blame for the piece not grooving. I've had gigs where my two cortexes felt like they were being ripped apart between corresponding with all the other parts played within the group and only to be told I was off because I didn't follow one or the other. Has anyone else here had this? Before telling me to favour one over the other, guitar or bass etc, isn't it a unique skill to be able to find the in-between?

[@dimsunk]

Hey! Yes... I've been in that situation many times! As I'm sure many other drummers reading this. I think the more control you have over your inner time.... the more you can deal with situations like this with more control and a better outcome for the overall feel of the groove when playing with others. You can't control where other musicians will feel and mark the pulse ... but you can control where you place the beat in relation to what's going on outside of you and still make a groove work even when people don't feel the time where you feel it. Sometimes you have to go with it to some extent while still having a reference of where the time is and sacrifice taking blame for making the thing groove! Just my thoughts :)

[@blicky2blacky]

@@dimsunk yeah, you are right. Just your thoughts!? Humble of you to suggest. My thoughts on your response!? Your a groove meastro! Love your musicality. I respect your view here, thanks for sharing

[@blicky2blacky]

@@dimsunk I more said this because in pedogogy study the literature unanimously holds teachers wholly accountable for the success of their classes irrespective of the student participation input. This exclusion creates a gap in properly explaining the success or failure of any particular model attempted in any given class as the dynamics of all class rooms is teacher student related and not just teacher alone(so I wager a bad teacher is one who loses interest of already interested students and not already disinterested students) likewise the idea of the sole responsibility of a groove lying exclusively on the drummer, which isn't suggested here, is equally unrealistic. The extraction then would be: pursue an individual groove capacity with all the joy and attention to detail required all the while seeking fellow peers in important musical pursuit. Please upload some videos of you playing with groups etc. Your solo performances are amazing tributes of your unique ability to create music in your beats alone. Your video of your playing with a latin groove, older video, is a pedestal I could only wish I could recreate, and honestly don't mind that I can't as the joy if hearing it from anyone at all is pleasure (seriously love the hell out of that video!) Is an example if you in musical context

[@aprilbeam2125]

Max you have such an awesome groove! Always love to hear you play. Thank you for posting again. Take care & God bless you...

[@jesse8632]

awesome advice

[@dimsunk]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nez1703]

This is excellent, thank you. The bit about the mind is something I am really having issues with. When playing on my kit in the garage I am hyper aware that people can hear me and it distracts me and doesn't allow me to live in the groove I'm playing. I feel pressure to play well and sound good before I even have a chance to settle in and then I tighten up, get frustrated and down sticks :(.

[@dimsunk]

I think this is universal.... We all want approval of other musicians and people. But this wanting approval is what causes the tightening up and a big distraction from hearing and feeling the music and as a result ... a loss of just enjoying playing this beautiful instrument. If you can let go of seeking approval from people , not only in music but in everyday life.... it will allow you to play to your full potential and full potential is full enjoyment. It will change everything. Just my 2 cents :)

[@nez1703]

@@dimsunk I hear you. It's like meditation I think. Thanks for the reply.

[@alexpattle96]

Great lesson, Max

[@TheQuestion31]

You have such a great feel, thank you for sharing!

[@gastrein11]

b,eautifully stated,you have a very calming way of delivering such important information, please keep your wisdom and experience coming to the whole drumming community

[@GediSpock]

Thanks Max. 🙏

[@kofthebaskervilles]

Max----------------You bring up important things. For me it's important to listen well and be willing to support the band instead of showing off constantly. Also you have to be confident when you sit down to play. Most of the time your drums sound better out in the audience than they do to you. Great video.

[@dimsunk]

Thx so much :)

[@madziicube]

The one and the only.. thanks teacher

[@AlexRibchester]

Thanks Max, a very insightful lesson.

[@angelozollo9506]

Thanks Max. Very important discussion on some often overlooked subjects

[@Zedman3333]

That sounds fn awesome. Real old school beat.

[@nazarenodadamante8703]

Just subscribed!

[@JulianFernandez]

Spot on. Thanks so much!

[@seongchanlee5932]

thanks so much!

[@dimsunk]

You're welcome!

[@Watiberto]

Thank you very much, Max! Thanks for sharing your knowledge 😊

[@zenithpinch]

sick playing, fam

[@kurtkarpenter7926]

Max, I learned more from you discussion/speaking this lesson that watching and hearing you play. These notes are vital. Will apply. Thank you.

[@dimsunk]

Thanks!

[@elijahbreakbee8217]

great personal experience + berklee education stand behind these words. Thanks Max! expertly set overhead mics, by the way

[@Hercules_Mavromatis]

Great video

[@dimsunk]

Thanks!

[@MatthiasKrumm]

Pure love for this lesson! Thank you so much!

[@tdrum21]

Well said 👌🏽🎶🥁

[@teomarchese]

Thank you 8-)

[@dimsunk]

Welcome!

[@natadono4012]

Thank you for the truth! Great great classs!!

[@faisal33]

Amazing! Thank you for the wisdom!

[@alinnezha8702]

Plis cover caravan

[@frankburn6312]

#2 and #3 for sure.

[@His-Soldier]

Great stuff. Also, you have a very pleasant tone and demeanour - perhaps that helps develop an inviting groove.

[@nahumpaul85]

I this guy was you a sage in a previous life

[@keziahj]

Hi Max, do you use the AKG C1000S Mic? AND: super great advices!

[@MarianFD]

Great advice. Only thing I would add is that out mind CAN actually make us play better. At least, at the very best of our capacity. For example, entering the state of flow, or when you feel inspired and your arms just swing over the drums and everything seems to sound perfect. Doesn´t happen often, though.

[@dimsunk]

Hey Marian FD, Yes, we don’t play to our full potential because of the thoughts that hold us back. I believe without those thoughts we can play to our full potential, in the zone. I see it like the mind holding us back with these thoughts. Without these thoughts is our natural state. The mind as it is. Our baseline. So that’s why I said the mind can’t make us play better . Because when we play in the zone ... there is no mind and no interfering with what is already there. But I guess you can see it the way you’re describing it also.

[@MarianFD]

@@dimsunk yeah! As a psychologist some of your propositions sound quite strong, such as the mind disappearing. But I totally get what you mean! Cheers

[@lindsaybrowndrums6110]

Like #40👍great lesson, really important stuff 👌

[@Metzok]

Thanks Max! Great dvd's as well :)

[@balatpinah4946]

Hey max, could you maybe do a video lesson on Mike Clark's linear funk drumming. It has been recently been boggling my mind and i would love to hear your take on it. Great video as always! Thank you

[@dimsunk]

Hi Balat! I will eventually do a video of Mike Clark’s style. I really checked him out for a while :)

[@matthewmore6893]

PlZ What kind of snare is that Max? Thanks

[@dimsunk]

Hi Matthew! It’s a Ludwig supraphonic LM400 14x5 mid 60’s

[@richardnorman7045]

👌

[@alejandrodrums3464]

Sansalone makes me Drop my Calzones.....

[@breadboy2712]

Try to link a groove to a specific feeling or experience.

[@futurebeats898]

Es tu toi aussi de Montréal? Lol

[@dimsunk]

Oui!

[@yoursola]

What size sticks do you use?

[@dimsunk]

Hi yoursola, Vic Firth Peters Erskine Ride Stick

[@rollipolioli]

Are you from st leonard?

[@dimsunk]

Hi rollopolioli, Not far... from St Michel :) Are you?

[@rollipolioli]

dimsunk haha yes i can recognize that accent for a mile away!! I used to live in rdp. It’s cool to see some talent from the east!!

[@peteEmage]

Couldn’t agree more unfortunately most of the younger drummers out there don’t practice these fundamentals when you can just fix everything with triggers and pro tools. Touch feel technique control and even an ability to maintain all that in a live setting is seriously lacking these days. All these elements are what made all the great session players great.

[@carsonemery1846]

What’s a “younger” drummer

[@alloneword154]

The one thing is........ these five things

[@dimsunk]

:)

[@Hus-Band]

Yes....each word.....you are soooo right ,....and soooo a good teacher !!!! And you're not one of those who feel competition. And that's very very good of you. Here in Austria, there are also some good drummers ... But unfortunately they don't pass on their knowledge :-( Because they don't want the "competition" to be as good as themselves. And that's the big difference between MAX in the USA, and all this idiot, who teach here in Austria !!! I really know what I'm talking about. Unfortunately :-(

[@Phlizz]

Groove sounds almost sacred... as if it only could get worse if someone would play along 🙂

[@dimsunk]

Thank you!