Drum Lesson - Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana (Dave Grohl)

[@gdr1174]

I've been spending my evening searching for a great lesson on this song... mission accomplished, thanks 😊 👍

[@sebasarribas8646]

THIS IS THE BEST TUTORIAL I'VE EVER SEEN, comfortable to follow through step by step with a lot of eloquency. Now I can jam with my friends, thanks a lot!!!

[@DG-Drums]

You're very welcome, glad it helped :)

[@1withtheforce]

💯 I agree!

[@ericiidx]

This song, and In Bloom, have organically become the first two songs I'm learning on drums, and man, it's so difficult! I thought having heard both of these songs a million times over the past 30 years would help a little, but when you can't yet get your four limbs to operate independently... Tough! I'm working on it! Playing each part very slowly and increasing my speed when it's comfortable has given me the most success so far.

[@DG-Drums]

Hey man, sounds like you're doing great! They're certainly not songs I'd suggest starting with but more power to you! A couple of tips: Teen Spirit - if you're having trouble with the kick double in the chorus, take out the kick drum on '3+' (the first of the double), until you've got the technique down. It'll still sound great but significantly easier to play. Both songs: rather than spend ages on one section, set a timer and spend 5 mins each rotating 3 different parts for your entire practice (could be a single bar, could be a line, or entire section). It's known as 'interleaving' and while it won't feel as productive as drilling the same thing over and over, your brain will be making deeper conections over time. Finally, you should check out Come As You Are, by far the easiest of the three!

[@ericiidx]

@@DG-Drums Thanks for the tips! That double kick is definitely tricky for a beginner. Sometimes I get it, but when I don't, it all falls off the rails! I'll be sure to devote equal time practicing different sections going forward; I was likely spending too much time practicing just the verse of "In Bloom", since it was the one thing I could manage to play at full speed. I'll give Come As You Are a shot, too! I was just drawn to the first two tracks of the album, due to the impact that Dave Grohl's drumming had on me the first time I heard them, before I had any interest in drumming. So powerful!

[@SingerDuoScreens]

Absolutey the best explanation I have ever seen. Wanted to play this for a long time, and only was able to learn doing it because of this awesome explanation (and for free). Thank you.

[@itechcustoms]

Best tutorial I’ve found on this song! Couldn’t figure out that groove after the intro until I saw this. All the others gloss right over that kick pattern like it’s no big deal

[@DG-Drums]

Thanks Andre. That kick pattern is probably one of the hardest bits to really master. Take your time keeping it slow.

[@joshuvuh8118]

@@DG-Drums what he said. Thanks for clearing all that up

[@stevenmarshek]

Such a great and informative lesson. Thanks for getting right to it and not wasting our time with a bunch of extra talk like everyone else seems compelled to do. Ace. Cheers

[@DG-Drums]

My pleasure dude. Although I wouldn’t be too hard on anyone offering free content, it’s harder than it looks 🙏

[@danielclay2066]

Ah the nirvana classic thanks for taking the time to do this!

[@1withtheforce]

Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 and mate this song is the reason I am learning the drums. Yours is THE BEST tutorial of the song I have ever seen! Thanks

[@worldofparker]

straight in, and minute detail of every step

[@kevinnestorek4979]

I love the way you break everything down and have cameras on each motion. Do you think you could do some type of beginner video for someone who is just starting out? I feel like I learn very well from you.

[@DG-Drums]

Thanks Kevin, that's really kind of you to say. I'm currently putting a beginner's course together for a website I'm launching in August. It might be something that interests you :)

[@marcussardaneta8464]

I swear too god I almost jumped out a window trying to find that 3rd high hat was is in the 2nd beat. Now I found it thank you

[@spudmagnum7394]

HELL YES I WAS JUST TRYNA LEARN THIS BY EAR THANK YOU

[@DG-Drums]

Boom. Timing!

[@the_Harbinger_666]

First time I've seen one of your tutorials...... Hands down better than anything else I've watched on drumming

[@DG-Drums]

Thank you, that's very kind.

[@UnwantedHouseGuest214]

Best tutorial on youtube!! I got the groove down because of you, thank you for doing this!!

[@DG-Drums]

Glad I could help!

[@Graveltongue]

Excellent lesson, you’re a natural teacher, awesome!

[@DG-Drums]

Cheers! 🙏

[@adammadtin8451]

The best part of this vid is that he shows the heel toe/toe heel technique for the double. Watched every other vid but couldn't get the double until I tired this technique.

[@DG-Drums]

That kick drum technique is a game changer!

[@shillmon]

Very well taught and explained. Thank you.

[@DG-Drums]

Thanks David, glad it was helpful!

[@nikolasarseniou6628]

Good job! You deserve more recognition!! Keep it up

[@jodyzung6455]

Best explanation of the main riff I've found so far! It's way harder than it seems! At least for me.

[@DG-Drums]

Absolutely. Definitely not to be underestimated, but it will certainly come with practice!

[@jodyzung6455]

@@DG-Drums Thanks! I'll keep at it.

[@danielsummers7898]

Yes !!! Thank you !!! I can finally play this on RealDrum on my phone 🙃

[@DG-Drums]

Ever considered a real kit?

[@Upbeat_JMF_Drums]

Awesome song, awesome job- thank you!

[@GianCayetano]

wow!, subscribed! after visiting a couple of SLTS drum tutorials, your explanation and camera angles are spot on! I can easily get those right hits :) Thank you!

[@markthompson1796]

Awesome video, mate. You're a talented teacher.

[@Spin1968]

I have so much trouble with the main riff big time for years 😮

[@lippielean1435]

This is excellent ! Well done.

[@DanrRamC]

Great Lesson mate!!!! thank you!

[@DG-Drums]

You're Welcome!

[@Mikirtumovd]

Thank you Bro! This video very helpful! ✌️👍

[@DG-Drums]

🙏

[@alaniSburgiS]

thank you for sharing

[@noodles1401]

I have a recommendation. How about papercuts by Nirvana?

[@isMike999]

thank you very much.....

[@lukerichardson0]

Can you try and do square hammer by ghost, thank you

[@bukoskrilla]

you a blessin man

[@DG-Drums]

🙏

[@Scrub_Jake]

Hey so I totally agree with you at around the 5min mark about not playing those shadow 1/8 notes when it’s supposed to just be 1/4 notes but… as I’m watching Dave play it Live I see that he’s actually playing five 1/8 notes during that part and accenting the 1/4 notes, how come so many people say it’s 1/4 notes there even though he’s clearly playing 1/8 notes on camera? I’m just confused lol

[@DG-Drums]

You'd have to show me the clip, but I'd imagine he's probably 'moeller whipping' the notes. They create the sound of quarters with an eighth note 'feel' for the drummer. Either will basically sound the same. I'm confident he was playing quarters in the studio, it doesn't mean he has to play it the same live.

[@Scrub_Jake]

@@DG-Drums ok thanks and I was referring to him playing it live at the Ford recently where it’s just him on stage by himself with the blue toms.

[@DG-Drums]

@@Scrub_Jake Just been having a look at that vid, and one from '92, and then the drums only... So yes! he does moeller those live, quarter note sound with an eighth note feel. However in the studio version (drums only), I can't here any of those upstrokes in between so I'm guessing the engineer asked him to keep strict quarters (total guess!). Great spot!

[@Scrub_Jake]

@@DG-Drums wow thanks for the research bro! And yeah so I’m just going to learn it both ways I guess haha 😂 keep up the great work bud 👍

[@Volodialw]

Thanks!

[@marekcuj4494]

Good job man😀👍👍👍

[@linking17733]

Nice lessons, and thank you! I know it may sound like a long feat, but would one day you add the drum music notes at the bottom of the screen to play along to? :-)

[@DG-Drums]

You're very welcome. Are you aware the full PDF is in the description?

[@number6204]

Best drum teacher on YT. Can you do Tones of Home by Blind Melon?

[@DG-Drums]

Cool tune! I can certainly add it to the list :)

[@Rockpiggy]

Sweet!!!

[@iremnurcolak620]

HELLO, I NEED DRUM NOTATION BUT I COULD NOT FIND... CAN SOMEBODY HELP ME? THANK YOU FOR THIS NICE LESSON :)

[@DG-Drums]

Hi Iremnur, I'm just updating the website so it'll be back up in a few days. If you'd like to send me an email (address found on the About page) I can send you a copy over :)

[@villetuohimaa1691]

Both, A and B parts (hi-hits): Wrong. Those fills ain't right either, use floor tom as well as the rack

[@DG-Drums]

if you’re referring to him playing eighth notes live, I’ve seen that too, but I can’t hear them on the record. By all means use the floor tom on the fills, I’ve seen him do that live too.

[@harrietrose4734]

Why does everyone have different drum kits

[@yuseftumli5923]

Your video has the least views but is way more helpful.

[@DG-Drums]

It's not about the views! I'm way more glad it was helpful :)

[@BlaZe-of1zf]

Thanks I requsted that

[@DG-Drums]

Very welcome :)

[@youssefomar6552]

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[@charlesmcnicoll]

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[@Vobapa]

Hello I saw you in video dream muisic maybe

[@serhatkaya7187]

Did you play a rol on a modern family? I swear İ saw you

[@whitewolftlou8571]

Day-1 today i follow this lessons but I failed 😔

[@DG-Drums]

Failure's great! It opens the neural pathways to learning. Keep going, and enjoy the process.

[@whitewolftlou8571]

@@DG-Drums thank you so much. I'll keep practicing 🙂

[@jrad6026]

I play guitar what am I doing here

[@Benjamin_Lees_]

i have a feeling u r complicating it more than it needs to be or idk. great vid tho!

[@DG-Drums]

If any part was unclear, please let me know and I'll do my best to explain :)

[@purnadika]

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