Drummer Thomas Lang Shows How to Play a Double Bass Drum 5-stroke Roll

[@Wikingking]

Whenever I see Thomas in action, I always feel that judging by technique, he is one of the best drummers out there. He's insanely skilled, precise and spectacular.

[@srwarrior134]

He's at top 1% imho

[@larrytate1657]

Thomas is the best overall in the world. When you look at technical ability, footwork, etc. Thomas sets the bar.

[@benevolentsun]

Larry Tate i agree

[@cablezilla]

Yup. I’ve never seen any drummer so solid in all aspects of drumming.

[@Bemenhorst]

I'm sure there comes the day I'll have to throw in a 5 stroke roll with doubles on my bass drum... This man is so crazy!

[@jabezscratch]

2:19 "I like to practice that in unison with my hands." I like to practice that just using my feet at 10 beats per minute.

[@matthewstewart2228]

😭

[@ArtistWorksInc]

Glad you like the video. Look forward to welcoming you over at the Thomas Lang School of Drums and ArtistWorks Drum Academy when it launches in December.

[@DavidePettirossi]

He is one of the greatest drummer around, along with Virgil, Weckl and Colaiuta, but when it's time for stick tricks ....he is the NUMBER ONE! Incredible stick tricks...there's anyone who can show me someone better than this? Dave

[@Justentime77]

Thomas is beyond human...

[@85Aheadstix]

hahahaha go look up George kollias.

[@johanncalderon5262]

what???? I mean George Kolias is just fucking blast beat no more than that, this guy can do .....whatever he does with his hands with his feet......

[@85Aheadstix]

Johann Calderon​​ No he's not, he also has about a gazillion side projects, a solo project and plays in a jazz quartet. And he also plays a half a dozen traditional Greek instruments. I believe you're talking about his swivel technique also.

[@spacepunchgaming6732]

Guaranteed you practice 4 to 5 hours a day you can do this man. Its mind set, all it is.

[@bobdoyle5945]

dude... you're on a diff lv of insane drumming for anyone to learn..

[@cablezilla]

He has said he doesn’t believe In innate talent. It only takes practice to get THAT good!! Mmmmm.........NOPE he’s a prodigy to this very day.

[@bobdoyle5945]

@@cablezilla he sure is and lot of fun to watch.. i refuse to throw out my drums after his videos ! lol

[@Hheawy]

I love how he's giving us the expression that it's super easy :D

[@Franticc58]

The Programmer of this drumachine is a real genius

[@cpamiseso]

Why do I feel like I'm watching Arnold Schwarzenegger here?

[@pahall1000]

+Cahyo Amiseso cause they're both from Austria

[@DavidGamero]

you are

[@rgordon4848]

I was just about to comment that that's who he looks like then I saw your comment lol

[@FernandoArouche]

btw thomas lang had a band called Schwarzenator kkkkkkkkk

[@zachbaranes9152]

I want those cymbals

[@paulcarty]

The day I need to play a back beat on top of alternating 5 stroke rolls with my feet is the day I get hit by lightning 3 times and then that night I win the lottery and the Toronto Maple Leafs win the Cup. Plus I only use one kick pedal so that further reduces the chances.

[@julianbanks9568]

I really like his shoes

[@tod4y]

I consist of living tissue over a metal endoskeleton. And now I need your clothes, boots and motorcycle.

[@keepthemetalflowing]

The guy's a machine -awesome, so many great players out there...

[@MrAvengedDrummer]

You can never have enough cymbals. Theres so much variety and option available.

[@Michael_Michaels]

Drumming and teaching like a boss!

[@Metalfreak77]

Thomas Lang has his Birthday the same day as I have!!! 5th August! Awesome!

[@TheMichaelseymour]

Amen brother ! ...you hit the nail on the head ,,i agree with your sentiments exactly . Ringo was perfect for them ...and the point i made earlier , was that even Lang {with all his obvious skill } would have to lay back and groove in an uncomplicated style to make that amazing music work ...i know you can see that too -your a smart fella .

[@TheItalianoMafiosi]

DW Drums & Meinl Cymbals best combination ever :) I Love thomas lang! he's just amazing.

[@freNETikus]

Drum=Life.

[@NeonShrew]

his kit is beast.

[@drmrdude04]

once you get to high end equipment, its all about preference. its all quality gear, its more about what you like and what you're comfortable with. i personally don't prefer the 9000, but i love the 5000 series. they are, however very adjustable. you can adjust the cam to the type of feel you like. I'm not a fan of the "turbo" cam, which is similar to the rolling glide from tama. but i like the accelerator, which is like the iron cobra power glide.

[@drmrdude04]

drums are instruments and sometimes the sound of a 12 inch or 16 inch tom is what works, but it might be an 8 inch tom or a 6 inch octoban. or maybe just a well stacked cymbal stacker combo.

[@TheDude111111111]

he's has so much god damn power with double strokes.

[@gino_amduat_hor]

GEEEEE... CAN´T BELIEVE, HES THE BEST...

[@armyguy298]

Dude is a machine!

[@drummingofdoom]

Really good exercise!! Thanks for uploading!!

[@makakamakaki]

Paradidle is RLRR-LRLL.You have multiple variations,like RLRLRR-LRLRLL,RLRRLL-LRLLRR,RRLR-LLRL etc.

[@brettjsteers]

it is sooooo smooth... spend the money, its well worth it!!!!

[@Elimnio]

nice and compact drum set! Should be easy to carry, just how i like it.

[@theRBninja]

I have never been a big fan of Double Bass, or at least over using it, but Lang seems to do it right

[@Kaleidalee]

Well, a truly talented artist can do a lot with only a little.

[@maximecolin4716]

You sir made my day !

[@lukastonedrummer]

Definitely on my top list!

[@STSGuitar16]

What I would do to have his setup...

[@airsoft978]

gotta love the dw kits

[@31dwa]

Watching these videos.

[@millmaxy]

i agree mostly, and developing that necessitative creativity is much easier learned on a smaller set. but AFTER you've done that, you have to get back to the essence of the instrument. Its called the "trap" set because originally it was a contraption that was put together out of semi-random percussion instruments. the player built his own according to his/her needs and desires and tastes. that in and of itself is creativity. creating blueprints out of your own percussive proclivities = evolution

[@bea5ToloG]

i remember reading in an interview how he said (not so subtly referencing bozzio) that having more than a 5 piece kit was not practical since you cant play true melodies on the drums. i see he has changed his mind...

[@MasterOfDisaster407]

killer exercises!!

[@johnpaulondrums]

yea, he's been with them for over 10 years.

[@mohamedbendeddouche9127]

Lang good drummer...

[@kelvindiaz2597]

I can do 0:08 - 0:12

[@LeeR9325]

at 2:13 i just gave up on life

[@BenMichalowicz]

***** Rudimentary for the gods, maybe. Not for us mortals :P

[@SockerConny80]

@C. Doom Schneider I was told to do that by Virgil Donati only he told me to do all rudiments with accents on the feet as well. Took about 4 months to get it clean. You just have to start doing it every day for 30 minutes. Takes time but it's well spent!

[@MastersOfFlamasters]

MAGIC!

[@PunkandDisorderly987]

PF Flyers for the win!!!

[@tht0nek1d]

Vince here with ShamWow!

[@TheMichaelseymour]

Good points ...and i concede that . Its just that sometimes these kinds of musicians just get into an overplaying zone ...and it takes maturity to see that . But you are right about personal taste & preference ...is this JUST technique ? I thought it was also music ? However ...if you want chops - you certainly get em with this bloke ! But i hear you ..and you make some good points - I'm just a grumpy old bastard !

[@richogem]

probably, but being able to do that solely will indicate a level of control or achievement you have made with your feet. it's not like we do the ruidmental ritual because we're gonna play it live sometime, but to get our muscles used to doing certain patterns that we are going to play. if you've never played a double stroke roll in a drum fill or a drum groove you play, well i wouldn't say you're very creative!

[@andrewrheeder9923]

i love the workout

[@PNWgroove]

"Long periods of time" he says. I don't think I have enough time left in my life to be able to play that smoothly at that speed.

[@RushTheHolyTrinity]

No, I apologize if I confused you. I was actually referring to the small black dot just above the center of the drum where he hits. My snare drum is just full of grey and black hit marks all over.

[@matt.lemonnier]

Not "Thomas Lang drummagazine" but "Thomas Lang drumamazing"

[@klmsdrummer]

SAW THOMAS LANG AND LUIS CONTE AT PASIC YESTERDAY AWWW YEAH

[@Abrahamhamham]

I bet that Meshuggah`s Bleed, is piece of cake for this guy.

[@DiePixelkrieger]

Some day, i will be able to play double strokes with my left foot :D

[@LillianGardner0214]

DiePixelkrieger Axis long boards help... A LOT.

[@cablezilla]

So do pearl demon drives

[@DailyBeat97]

you know what dude, you're right, and the beatles were by far one of, if not, the best bands of all time. honestly, I really don't know why I even said that, I was kind of being a dumbass. I've never really been a ringo starr fan is all.

[@cristianleandrogomez9461]

De otro planeta

[@drewper73]

At 2:55, I think straight quarter-notes on the hi-hats would work better than straight 8th-notes b/c if I'm not mistaken it sounds like he's playing a triplet groove with his feet.

[@BenMichalowicz]

drewper73 Yeah, it does sound like tap-5's in a triplet fashion.

[@jakubrox19]

That black guy has a gorgeous snare sound.

[@MrVick85]

Top Notch Greatness!!!

[@Christiandres43]

I've heard of many people that breaks the DW9000, does this happens a lot?

[@Knifehorse]

@MrCNDrums I much prefer the sound of a Sonor kit than a DW kit.

[@PosadYu]

this is awesome exercises , trains muscle memory and brain just need to start on slow tempo ,real slow ... and after woohooo

[@MetalHead420100]

damn...i wanna play that kit so bad

[@dcassisa42]

seriously just died laughing at 2:23 of how terrible at drums a really am

[@maximmaunz]

That is why it is so awesome........

[@ilikeseat]

nice I want that drum kit

[@BonzoMason12]

Paradiddle is: RLRR LRLL

[@SuperDelFuego]

i play it completely. this is the "easy" way to play that fast, you can also play left-right-left-right...but then i had a problem with the timing on cymbals. like when i play blinded in chains (avenged sevenfold) part (in the song) 2.55 - 3.14 but i find it easier after practicing a lot than using double strokes. just my way, whats youre choice??

[@casi-junior]

un groso de verdad!! espero ser como tu algun dia

[@JimmyVrbovec]

well... that's a huge set :D

[@MrAnthony975]

Hello Thomas Lang, and i can't believe what people are thinking about even putting Ringo in comparison to you or i suppose they never saw Buddy Rich's impossible drum solo, or Ian pace from deep purple, or Carl Palmer from ELP and on and on. i don't think i've ever seen or heard you till today when i was going thru these you tube solo's. And AQ is right i've heard Ringo say that before, i'm not a pro, but i can play any thing basic from ringo, you must have seen buddys snare drum rudiments? lol

[@StadlerOpinion]

Hi John, James here .... how's it going with that?

[@lalhlimpuiahauhnar526]

I like thomas lang

[@michaellindsay6735]

Iam still learning

[@andygabrielfuenmayorurdane1876]

God Bless you

[@9cccaseycane]

what kind of sticks r those

[@jean-yveslaneluc3293]

quel travail!

[@NILOCOgov]

How many DW 9000 pedals does he have?

[@HarmonicDrone]

please give me an example of where this would be sane to "come in handy"

[@arrackattack]

0:07 "Hello this is Thomas Lang, and you just shat a 16 pounds golden brick after seeing the intro "

[@DavidGonzalez-qq4vj]

Waoooo fantastic 🥁🥁🥁👏👏👏

[@RushTheHolyTrinity]

At 0:26, look at his snare head. HOW DO YOU HIT IT THAT ACCURATELY?

[@123JimmyTheCookie]

0:39 That snare

[@schwinn1977]

Hello, this is Thomas Lang, and yes THAT 0:04 just happened...

[@ToXicGunsmith]

@RyEBreaD757 Indeed!!!

[@167Tate]

awesome

[@danielhipolitoconfessore5906]

Muy bueno!!!

[@junito52]

Thomas Lang looks like the shamwow guy !!!!

[@deathmetaldrummer93]

i love how derek roddy suggested fear factory get him to play for them.

[@nik_in_the_box]

I think I need a few more years for this....

[@Justentime77]

@AQDeathstar There's no "Probably" about it. Ringo even admits he can't play a basic drum fill around the toms....pretty much sums it up. Ringo's famous because of John and Paul.

[@wilywildian8628]

kerenn..... terbaekk

[@MrAvengedDrummer]

I don't know who's better.. Lang or Mangini.

[@johanncalderon5262]

Mangini is only good with the hands, but when it comes to double bass technicque thomas goes beyond human...

[@warwick724]

Van Damme of drumming lol

[@bball98038]

2:30 I can't tell if he is just hitting the pedal twice as fast as he can or if he is doing a weird version of the slide technique!