DRUM LESSON: 1 Groove, 5 Skills!

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There are always hidden lessons/skills inside every simple drum lesson but this one... Seriously y'all! So many little mouse traps to bite your toe off if you don't pay them the attention they deserve. I hope you enjoy the drum lesson built around one of my favorite grooves, and I REALLY hope that you will give it a go 🍵🙏🍵🙏 - Mike J
0:00 The Groove
0:24 Intro
1:02 Skill 1
2:33 Skill 2
3:45 Skill 3
4:45 Skill 4
5:00 FUDGE PICKLED PUNK ROCK!
5:43 Skill 5
6:20 The Bass Drum Part
7:00 Putting it All Together
7:40 With Music
8:17 The Triple Ghost

[@mattwettone]

"Fudge Pickled Punk Rock" had me in stitches. Absolutely love the fact you not only left it in but you also put it as it's own 'chapter'. Thanks for being so real and not just leaving the polished bits in. I'll be sure to give this one a go!!

[@yerocelgo]

Almost as good as his "Holy Shittake Mushrooms!!!"

[@tanmay.tiwari]

I just finished practising. Saw your video looks like I gotta go back

[@Sokkx_]

I totally get what you mean, I'm in kenya and its 9pm here and tomorrow seems very far can't wait to try this out

[@mikeslessons]

@@Sokkx_ You guys are THE BEST!

[@twophilrock]

Doesn't matter when you read it actually. He kills me every time

[@Sticks0915]

Another great lesson Mike. The fact you left that section in "Fudge, Pickle" show's your human. I can never express truly how much I love and appreciate your enthusiasm for teaching. It's absolutely awesome, just like your drumming!

[@resonanttotality8322]

3:40 Your 16th snare syncopation demonstration gives Driving Miss Daisy vibes.

[@Frankietomatoes6189]

One of the best if not the best channel on YT. Keep up the great content.

[@mozez4527]

Thanks for the 'real you' video. I mean, it's just really authentic cause of your excitement and the bloopers. Please more of those videos ❤️

[@pokeapple]

5:24 That’s the best advice anyone can get learning an instrument

[@mrt5342]

I'm gonna admit, that to the untrained ear, it does/could/may come across as an "easy" groove. Each section, or "skill" point that's covered, absolutely proves otherwise! The breakdown of each individual part, academically, followed by practically, on the kit is pure gold. Someday, when my brain can comprehend the math and the ability, beyond an AC/DC groove, I just might sit down and try and raise the game with things like this. The world, as a whole, needs more enthusiasm, energy, and personality captured in this video...👏👏👏👏

[@nineounceprime3829]

I've been hitting drums for over 25 years.. Completely natural and "self taught". I just subscribed to your channel this morning. I have decided that it's time for me to learn how to play. (correctly) There is just something about the excitement that I can essentially start over! I've been wandering around YT watching vids. I am so damn happy that I found your channel (it found me) EXACTLY what I needed. (I am the guy that has developed a 20 year habit of dropping the hats on the snare hit etc) Liked, Subscribed and Bellclicked "ALL"

[@ericdaniels3596]

Same here, man. I've been calling myself a drummer for 35 years. But it's in the last 5 or 6 years that I've become absolutely passionate about mastering this instrument rather than just bashing out rock beats. And I've always appreciated Mike's lessons and I'm signing up next week when I have some time off and can really dig in to the full lessons. Looking forward to it!

[@mikeslessons]

Awe man, that's so wonderful to hear!

[@mikeslessons]

@@ericdaniels3596 Looking forward to having you as a part of the site. Once you sign up you can schedule a 15 min. ZOOM call so I can walk you through the site and show you how to best use it :)

[@zikandgroovefr]

You're heading the right direction!

[@ammy_k-k2904]

ฉันเลทนกลองมา 16 ปี และเมื่อเจอคลิปของคุณ ฉันอยากเก่งขึ้น เป็นการสอนที่ยอดเยี่ยม ฉันรักช่องนี้

[@Pagani123]

To all of those who don't actually play drum but still watching it. Well, Im gonna tell you that you are absolutely talented❤️ because you are learning everything on KZbin with the fullest passion. I LOVE YOU ❤️

[@0x44Monad]

[@0x44Monad]

Honestly makes me feel a lot better... lol

[@TheSkiYaker]

This takes the Gadson to the next level! Great lesson!

[@HongFeiHo]

Thanks for showing us some of the little details

[@coreyroberts47]

I like the buzz stroke saying a lot about a drum style

[@rodney3076]

Very akin to my guy Gavin Harrison here. Cudos on butteriness too!

[@peterford7238]

I get done with my work and I'm all Grrrrr. Then I hit UTube, watch Mike and I'm all Ahhhhhh. Such a cool groove. Thanks again Mike.

[@martijnvanbeek4387]

A great example of how you can make life more difficult instead of easier and that's what drummers get excited from, aren't they? I am. These kinds of exercises really make you progress. I love it when bands have these kinds of very crafted drummers because it makes the band much more interesting and their playing more smoothly (the drummers at least). Thanks Mike and all the best for you and your family during your Christmas holiday.

[@incubotic421]

Excited to learn this! So many little details in this lesson that make the difference between a good drummer and a great drummer.

[@laurencegreen1705]

Love it... Especially the "triple ghost note after the second backbeat"...

[@lindacostellodrums]

The lessons about this on your site helped me to much! I love this groove! Thanks for all the things! 🙌

[@velvetsound]

This groove is so crazy hard.

[@brandonklevans7473]

You are so right about taking little parts out and mastering them 1st. I used to have a lot of trouble playing beats that used the kick on the e AND the a on a single count. I worked on that by itself for a while until I nailed it

[@SoggyBagelz]

such a great vid! thanks mike

[@DenysZolotarov1988]

Thanks Mike ! This video is great 👍 This what makes a great drummer, to be able to play a regular drum groove but spice it up so it sounds special

[@tillgerke9481]

Amazing lesson, as always! :)

[@omidramak]

Wow such a great video! Thanks I'm definitely gonna be trying it. Simplicity for the win! You're awesome Mike. God bless you and Merry Christmas

[@TopDownDrumming]

Another great video Mike, packed with goodness. Definitely going to go try this!

[@mikeslessons]

NICE! So much harder than it looks. Chip away and please let me know when you have it down :)

[@adrianrodriguez9569]

Awesome thanks 👍

[@bernovanderwal]

Thanks mentioning the metronome app! 🙏🏼 searched for it for weeks 😂 happy Christmas! See you at school 🏫 😊

[@bernovanderwal]

There was spam again on the timeline 😞

[@Carlos.Lizzoli]

Qué MAESTRO!!!!! Gracias por compartir!!!!! thanks for sharing this lesson!!!!

[@ralphelkhoury6049]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO

[@dmcgwhisper5945]

Your grooves rock!

[@philatkinson3955]

Again, perfect your craft and get skills. Mike is the best "teacher" and I taught math for 37 years, when I say he is truly a master teacher. I'm still excited to hit the kit...and I am 66, playing in 2 bands. Love your humor, style and professionalism. Merry Christmss brother. Spoiler alert...this ain't easy! Shit!!🤣♥️🎄🥁🤘😎

[@freshboi8745]

Sweet lesson, thanks!

[@mikeslessons]

You are very welcome my friend :) 🙏🍵🙏🍵

[@rondeangelis7384]

Now that’s an infectious groove. Merry xmas Mike 👏🙏🏻

[@mikeslessons]

So glad you like it Ron. Have a wonderful holiday as well my friend.

[@peterboyd687]

Mike, you have inspired me to take on this groove of yours and master the five skills, or at least try. I have the pattern down, not perfectly, but I can play through it at a slower tempo. The high hat will be the last ingredient. I have to admit, I'm a little intimidated, but I'm going to get it, no matter how long it takes. Thanks for your inspiration Mike.

[@cuevas10]

It’s so hard Mike 😖😥😂

[@502bourboncrew2]

The wife thanks you for sending me back out to the shop for another 3 hours tomorrow, Mike. Merry Christmas

[@dominicmaribrasero2911]

Drumming is endless learning ; and let me tell u something that lesson of groove prove me right ! Merci beaucoup Mike Joyeux noel from France Merry Xmas thank U Dom

[@mikeslessons]

Sooooo happy to help my friend.

[@marcpatzelt2430]

I can't wait to try to learn this groove! Edit: day 2 of practicing this groove: I can play all the elements separately and I'm working on putting them together

[@peterwhite3953]

Loved it when you chocked on the bass drum coming in😂 you’re human! Who’d a thought! Merry Christmas 🇬🇧

[@mikeslessons]

VERY human, LOL

[@ericroberts117]

I've been playing that type of groove naturally for a long, long time. I never thought about how much I taking for granted. Thanks for breaking it down. Listening to James Brown and Diamond of the Ohio Players. Groove is everything. 😊

[@K3NH]

Yes, it's fantastic to learn in this way. Having advanced results of how it should sound decent and explanation you're definitively get the reward. of being able to play or use some portion in your play someday. Niuances such as both time exact precise hitting and not, with variable strength it is really challenge. Example beat like that is in Spin Doctors song - Two Princes. Lots of hidden tricks there as well. I though i have it but once i record my self I know that there is much more practise before me. Thanks for lesson.

[@MoHanStryngslayer]

I’m a 40-ish year old bass player that had some physical issues wreck my bass playing and for physical therapy I bought a e-kit and have been trying to force myself to learn drums. This vid highlights the need for a real kit and how complicated a “simple” groove can be. I can almost get these things, but even with decent mesh heads the hat and cymbal response makes that groove very difficult to hear the feel correctly. Thanx for this vid

[@pentzzsolt]

I was on my way to my practice space when your newsletter landed in my inbox. Perfect timing! Nailed this at 60BPM, will need some time to make it faster though. Also, thanks for that buzzroll! It shed some light on the fact that my snares were way too tight! Happy holidays Mike!

[@mikeslessons]

Nice Zsolt!!! Can't wait to hear you play this groove with your vibe and your voice!

[@andrewhobbs6962]

One lesson to rule them all.

[@3dsanek]

Hey, this is almost the 'Funky Drummer' groove from James Brown! it was originally performed by Clyde Stubblefield! Love this thing!

[@MonzonMedia]

My kinda lesson MJ! I'm off for 2 weeks and I'm finally going to be able to make some noise and piss off my family hahaha! Happy Holidays to you and the fam!

[@pHilL1008]

same! 🙌 only difference I'm 3 weeks off work :d

[@mikeslessons]

YES SIR!!! Make a racket E. Miss ya brother

[@MonzonMedia]

@@mikeslessons same bro I’ll be back some day! 👍🏼

[@MonzonMedia]

@@pHilL1008 hehehe nice! Lucky you!

[@user-sz8ky1tt6t]

Reminded me of funky drummer

[@danytalksmusic]

Hardest beat on your channel by far! very impressive, Mike!

[@mikeslessons]

It's funny because it's true. Playing a simple groove with tons of hidden techniques, giving every single note care and attention... so much harder than it looks.

[@terdburglar]

My only question is how do I make (or buy) those sweet-a$$ cymbal frame holder things?? I need those in my life.

[@mattfdrums]

Great Lesson, thanks Mike, I'm adopting the Fudge Pickle Punk Rock too, if you don't mind ;)

[@cfusilier2]

This is a fun challenge! Any advice on hand technique? Particularly the hi-hat rhythm. I’m tiring out pretty quickly.

[@ddrummer1821]

This is PURE GOLD!! If someone wants to be a drummer that actually makes a living doing it and his considered one of the elites in the field. Well then you should be able do this in your sleep. Example of how hard this actually is to do: Mike plays this groove incredibly well...now if your being really picky and your ears are wide open you can that even Mike has some very tiny fuzzyish flams in there between the hi hat/snare and lil bit with the kick barely noticeable. On the other hand I saw Matt Chamberlain play a groove very similar to this but with a lil more complication in ghosts and kick pattern and couldn't hear any fuzz whatsoever(not to mention with of course grid like precision)!! This is the hard stuff that separates the greats from the pretty goods. Study this!!

[@ronisaiba9623]

I got a kit at the end of 2021. If I had found this channel sooner, I would be a better drummer now. Better late then never I guess.

[@liamgroves1675]

That's it, I'm going to practice this right now 🙂

[@mikeslessons]

NIIIIIICE Lian! Have a blast with it my friend :)

[@rodrigoalves2867]

The whole lesson is great as always but 8:08 - 8:12 man... I nearly cried!

[@miker5233]

I wish it was easy for me but now it takes some work but thank you Mike

[@mikeslessons]

If it was easy there wouldn't be a journey, and the journey is where all the growth happens. You got this!

[@arnoldlancelot9489]

AWSOME

[@sevensilverflowers]

The Groove Scribe is dynamite! !!! Started learning the groove at 70 bpm. Held it there for 5 minutes and threw in some fills. I will bump it up 5 bpms every five minutes Not even close to getting the ghost notes. Is Groove Scribe a subscription site or is for your videos/lessons only? Very useful. Man, I'm excited to dive into it. Thanks!!!!!!!!

[@mikeslessons]

Glad you like it! We made it free for EVERYONE.

[@miker5233]

Happy holidays to you and your family Mike yeah this is always been a problem for me my right hand always kind of wants to either follow my right foot or like you said my left hand stops with the high hat

[@mikeslessons]

Well, now you know you’re not alone and now you know how to work on it and eventually fix it. You got this Mike!

[@ocdptony7363]

Hay Mike what ear bugs do u like to use ?

[@theriphraff]

This guy's personality is over 9000. Is there anything unlikeable about Mike?

[@mikeslessons]

Been trying to get to 10,000 for a while now. Proof that we all have work to do! lol :) Thanks for the kind words my friend

[@theriphraff]

@@mikeslessons no doubt

[@mauriceflatts8590]

Nice groove...

[@MickeyInw]

Great lesson and very challenge for me. I messed up every time when I tried to add right foot :(

[@demecquenemmarc5353]

hello Mike, are your fingers of your right hands doing something or is it just the wrist ? Thanks !

[@juliechan8626]

Amazing how you manage to keep coming up with so many different ideas to challenge ourselves with! BTW fudge and pickles are so delicious together lol 😂 🍫🥒

[@mikeslessons]

Much appreciated! I'll have a pickle and fudge sandwich today while listening to some punk rock! LOL

[@juliechan8626]

So how was it 🥪 lol 🎶😎

[@AMx39]

Very Stanton Moorish I like it

[@glenndeveyra3237]

deym, I need this bruh.

[@mikeslessons]

Glad to hear it Gelnn. Enjoy the journey my man.

[@Trays7940]

Mike, is your floor tom a 14 or 16? Thank you!

[@nixneato]

Baaaaad video to see on Dec 31st, as you're supposed to be getting ready to spend the evening with non-drummers. You're a bad influence Mike. Edit: practicing this now. Try slipping in an open hh on the very last note of the bar, all the while keeping that left foot on the upbeats. You're in for a treat.

[@paddric_ryan]

Yep! The triple ghost is a WHOLE other skill! Also.... Do I spot an Explorer II???

[@BobSchoepenjr]

Fuzz, kick , roll, buzz or what was it roll buzz…🤨? thanks Mike for mixing my brain

[@timcline2799]

Easy? No way. Understated? Yes. And, as drum set is our instrument, we have to understand importance of understatement. It’s what we do.

[@krysborek8724]

Fantastic ghost notes. What hats are these?

[@mikeslessons]

Thanks a ton. The hats are the 15” Foundry Reserves :)

[@krysborek8724]

@@mikeslessons Killer sound. Thanks

[@johnmclachlan6746]

SHIGGIDABOOOOOOP

[@konger94]

This groove be good in jazz like left hand on the ride, mmmmm

[@openabyss827]

Anyone know what drum set he is playing? Thanks

[@mikeslessons]

I do :) lol. It's a Gretsch Broadkaster (20,12,14) and 2 Brooklyn Standard 14" Snares. Hope that helps 🙏🍵🙏🍵

[@jManraM]

Intro beat kinda reminds me of 50Cents In Da Club

[@Paviche]

What's the metronome app?

[@robertthompson5568]

I SO WANNA change the (a of 2) to a downbeat with my right rand...🥁🤯

[@PaulAdrums]

Hello uhm what, where did the sauce at 8:07 come from? Djeezus what a smacking filler! You’ve been killing it lately Mike!

[@proto35]

Homie just slowed down time when showing the kick groove. Lol

[@michaelvineyard3941]

No un-likes......sure would be nice if I had the time to practice.......thanks Brotha

[@H-RutherfordHill]

Howdy

[@mikeslessons]

Howdy to you sir!

[@drummerAVA]

8:08… 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@rainbow-id4we]

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[@LickShareSubscribe]

I think I'm just doing mostly fantastic, but thanks

[@mikeslessons]

well if there is anything I can do to ensure that you are doing Absolutely Fantastic just let me know :) lol

[@yerocelgo]

Umm so yeah I'm going to obsess about this until I get it right....Mike please apologize to my gf because she's not going to see me for a few days.

[@mikeslessons]

LOL! please have her send he email to [e-mail]