Expanding Your Drum Chops | ZackGrooves

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If you want to practice along with this lesson, check out the full note-for-note transcription! 👉🏻 www.drumeo.com/beat/zackgrooves-drum-chops/ 🙏🏼

[@LukeeMurrayy]

Man the poor person who was tasked with this 😅

[@Bateria_Salvaje]

One thing that’s really skillful about Zach is that even though he makes these beautfuly choppy and complex grooves/fills he never leaves the pocket, he’s always on time, he’s got a great internal sense of Rythm that you can only see from very skilled drummers

[@Scorge_Drums]

Flairon 🌝

[@EthanHGray]

He loves incorporating his chops into a musical context.

[@stanislawrybinski]

exactly what i wanted to say

[@Bateria_Salvaje]

@@EthanHGray ong, which is the platonic ideal of a drummer, someone who can keep the rythm steady for other musicians, while also expressing themselves with complex and musically pleasing rhythms and fills that are enjoyable for them to play

[@EthanHGray]

@@Bateria_Salvaje yup 10/10

[@vinkyplays6248]

the fact that this man is now here on drumeo is insane to me!

[@ericmsandoval]

Why would that be insane to you? He’s an elite player.

[@KTBD242]

​@@ericmsandoval I think he means how far he had come so quickly

[@NegoClau]

Not to me. He's a world class jazz drummer.

[@vinkyplays6248]

@@ericmsandoval I know him since he only had 20k followers

[@deejay7339]

It didn't surprise me, but it brought a smile to my face Absolutely well deserved.

[@AaronPaulsen]

Congrats Zack! 🤙

[@BOUND73011]

WELL WELL WELL.. IF IT ISNT AARON PAULSEN..

[@MalachiMccabe-t5v]

I am starting a petition to get Aaron Paulsen to get on drumeo ❤ Who is my first signer

[@NegoClau]

Finally this dude is being noticed by the right people. Zack deserves every bit of success he's enjoying right now. And some more for good measure

[@BigDave001]

This guy is the most entertaining drummer. His energy is unmatched, he's got the Grove. The cowbell got me

[@jay-tea415]

in my opionion , Mike Mitchell is the most entertaining by far. This guy forsure Rips though!!!!

[@HerbalistGuybrush]

Hey, saying hes got the groove perpetuates stereotypes against african americans and constitutes a hate crime. hes great though! love zac

[@jimi1943]

@@HerbalistGuybrush ?

[@HerbalistGuybrush]

@@jimi1943 You shouldnt make a blanket statement that somebody "has groove" when he is black. Or rather, you should explain that he possesses groove due to his training and experience as a musician. actually, i think this would have needed even a triggerwarning, when worded like this!

[@deejay7339]

@@HerbalistGuybrush I'm black and I have NO clue wtf you're saying lmao..............

[@MiUnited]

Drumeo moving the right direction. This motivates youtube drummers and gives everyone chance to get recognized

[@8020drummer]

Congrats Zack! Great to see you here!

[@summatsnotright]

That stack is phenomenal, legit sounds like a clap alongside the snare. And great playing from Zack of course.

[@andrewperez5190]

Exactly as intended! Pretty sure that's a "smack stack" from Meinl. Super cool sound and masterfully implemented in his playing

[@FimeRime]

I love watching Zack trying to act normal while his audience knows fully well that he isn’t😂

[@clumsydrummer7914]

Zack is so fantastic often times because of what he does NOT play. Phenomenal phrasing and when it gets busy he always pulls back, leaves musical space, and stays in time. Super fun to watch too!

[@jackmaguire1158]

Are you kidding. He is literally the definition of obnoxious g-chops diarrhoea. Larnell Lewis is a far more musical player and is technically better than Zack anyway. Or check out Chris Allison’s drumming on Impulse Voices. Amazing use of space whilst still being very rhythmically complex

[@rubentaylor-jones7140]

​@@jackmaguire1158 since when was putting people down a fun thing to do with people just having fun with music

[@sidehustleassist3339]

I was literally wondering just a few days ago that i would love to see Zack on Drumeo and here he is. Awesome🔥🔥

[@coolcoolsafe]

I been waiting years for this. Long time coming!!

[@smarkmalark]

Well he has been in demand for awhile. Since as long as I can remember people having been saying is name in comment sections and live streams all over this channel ever since he blew up a year or two ago

[@OurSoloSystem]

Always amazed by Zacks playing no matter how many countless times I’ve watched him

[@LiamShaer7]

I love Zack so much, even in a professional setting he's still cheesing the whole time, then goes hard on the kit, what a legend, proud of you man.

[@braepil]

Zack is one of the few pros who genuinely make me want to be a better drummer. Also love out popular that dope Outro track is getting. Dude deserves all the opportunity!

[@pedrosilvaproductions]

Im not even a drummer and Zach makes me want to become a better one

[@CoolDanch]

man I just love how he takes jazz drumming concepts and kind of reworks them into more modern settings and applications to add a really skillful flavor to more pop-oriented drum patterns

[@halcyon3397]

Was fortunate enough to meet and have multiple conversations with Zack at Pasic. By far one of the nicest people I’ve met and this is so deserving for him!

[@doxskew2221]

I love how creativity subtle his grooves are. Those accents and chops give him his sound

[@kirjian]

I love this dude's sound and willingness to explore every single time he sits on the throne. Truly admire him

[@crymeslv.1893]

He might be one of the greatest drummers of our generation

[@danielkim7739]

real

[@axelhorb1223]

Un des plus original

[@Flavio_drummer]

Excellent drummer!!! I've been following his KZbin channel for a while now... he seems like a very humble guy and deserves all the success in the world!!!

[@EricMooreIIOfficial]

Great Job Zack. Continue to keep pushing. Can’t wait to hear the new Album.

[@ztulaga22]

Seeing my man developing throughout the years is truly amazing and I'm still rooting for him to this day

[@LukeeMurrayy]

“Cause at the end of the road… you’re just gonna… alright I don’t wanna get dark” Absolutely incredible 😂 so true though. Well played Zack phenomenal playing.

[@opietaylor5778]

I remember finding him on KZbin and he’s def one of my favorite drummers. For sure.

[@SFUPodcast]

I’ve watched Zack for years. Such an amazing drummer.

[@Swollen_Goat]

You can have chops all day, and be good at them, but learning to properly execute them in tasteful waste that aren't just interjected into the groove is the true mastery of your learnings. Love this man and so glad to see him on Drumeo. One of the best YT drummers out there right now.

[@jocelynamado1351]

one of my fav things about Zack is his drumming faces.

[@brycewilliams6343]

16:39 fill goes absolutely bonkers

[@drumemilian]

been following zack since the end of 2021. incredible how far he's come. Actually a few days ago I searched up zack grooves drumeo, couldn't find anything. and now this. this ist truly amazing

[@PerjantaiPrkL]

This guy can 100% brag about his drumming. What an actual beast!

[@imalitdrummerlovesvideogames]

What Zach said in the very beginning like the starting of the video is so true💯🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ShotBySoutoo]

Ive been following zack´s work for a long time. Im so happy to watch him here. And i was even more happy when he played the Outro!!😁💥

[@cammunchy]

Man I've been WAITING for this day! Zack deserves every ounce of praise... he's a madman. Thanks for getting him on here Drumeo!

[@mybiggrin]

This dude is one of my favorite drummers now!

[@jamesnewman6032]

So happy to see this. Been a fan of this young man for a while now. Such an exciting talent and personality. Really looking forward to watching his career grow. His brother is also an excellent musician.

[@fede77]

Zack is a beast, and the concepts/examples of this video are great!!

[@bakasuka]

Omgg I have been watching Zack for quite some time I am so happy to see him on Drumeo!!!

[@sambobamambo]

One of the most fun drummers to watch and listen to.

[@zerren3792]

MY MAN ZACK! So happy for u!!! Been watching this guy since he had thousands of subs, and he's on drumeo now.

[@bruceseibel7103]

Dude I’m so happy he’s made it to this point in his career. It’s nice to grow up with your favorite creators yk? I think that’s the best part about KZbin for me

[@jones2720]

What did I just watch? Omg that was masterful!

[@Tekkerue]

ZackGrooves on Drumeo?... *_YEAH!_* 🤪

[@drummermomcjs]

Yeah, Drumeo for featuring yet another of my favorite drummers! Welcome Zach to the Drumeo family! I regularly watch Zach and love his videos.

[@diegoillarra]

Hate Walmart for showing ads at 19:34 just at the middle of that epic solo. Btw I love you Zack and I love you Brandon.

[@tom._.77]

Brings me so much life watching you play ZACK ❤❤❤

[@dan-_-.Empire]

zack had came such a long way, congratulations zack🔥🔥

[@dannysmetalden3343]

OH MY GOD ZAXCK IS ON DRUMEO IM SO HYPED AND PROUD U INSPIRE ME TO KEEP ON GOING METAL STAYING STRONG FR FR

[@fang425]

I'm so happy seeing Zack on Drumeo

[@TargetHHH101]

Wild how jazz drumming fits into any genre you can take the lessons here and apply it anywhere and have a good time.

[@carpediem4179]

i love this guy zack, he is just him , not arrogant, just open, very muscial guy and not complex, this is how it suppose to be, everybody understands this and my compliments towards him

[@et2792]

I've been watching Zack since he was a wee lad on KZbin. ♡♡♡♡♡ seeing him here makes me smile so wide I look like I'm in an anime. Love you zack.

[@RickyParkerDrums]

Yall.... I haven't been this excited for a drumeo lesson in YEARS

[@phokyew699]

Dude I love this guy! Been watching his KZbin channel for years and am so glad he got a chance to be on here!

[@dappolino07]

He is the chop king.👑

[@blakewalters6855]

I bet he laughed so hard at rewatching himself on this. CLASSIC GOODNESS ZACK

[@Drummersatx]

Favorite tune/chops he’s played so far. Much love!

[@lguns]

The collab we've all been waiting for is finally here...

[@spacejumper0593]

Thx for bringing Zack by, I just love his drumming

[@jordanschoepke1864]

I think I've now discovered something I want more than anything in the world right now. Drumeo has done some collabs or drum battles between legends before, and now I want to see them get Zach and Jojo in the same room. I would pay so much to be able to see that tbh

[@alanramirogarcia2886]

THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT. My man Zack chopping his way into drumeo

[@bouz49]

Finally ! @ZackGrooves at drumeo ! Always a pleasure seeing him having fun behind a drumset.

[@PanaPanaxo]

We love Zack!❤

[@theepicwolfnetwork5220]

Zackgrooves ROCKS! I love his content. I remember watching him when he was new. Like he literally only had 3 videos ALSO I LOVE HOW YOU GUYS INCLUDED THE OUTRO THEME!!

[@ultraniter691]

Zack is the reason why I love playing pocket. Bro is just crazy like that

[@Je66384]

Glad to see this guy on drumeo. Love your videos

[@B3ly1]

I've been waiting for this moment for a long time!

[@Jayphillips1988]

So excited to see ZackGrooves make it to the big time of Drumeo! I have been playing for 20 years, always feel like "man, I am pretty good." and then I watch him and I realize I am, in fact, not good, lol.

[@FlashAtingGolem131]

Oh f*ck, been waiting for this for years. No one is better than Zack in playing chops😏

[@drumswest]

I've never heard of him but he's great. A little busy but seriously, who cares. You can't please everyone so just have fun doing what you do. Great to hear you Zack!

[@williechild331]

Zack has something special. 🥳

[@IshmamAhmed]

Watching this beautiful human being go from that tiny drum room all the way to drumeo from cheap phone mic to the best quality equipment and now even endorsements is honestly just insanely surreal. My man, there’s no one who deserves this more than you do and truly you are phenomenal. Thank you so much for bringing him, Drumeo! Consider making him a full time instructor his groove and chops are just unbeatable and above everyone else’s !

[@cloogleflurmf6698]

I'm not even a drummer I just really like music. This intro performance just made me smile. I hope you have a nice day whoever sees this.

[@unkn0wnc0d39]

I was looking on my fyp and i saw this and my heart skipped a beat, can't believe your on here man!

[@sunlit2590]

I love that clap stack. Glad to see him reach this level.

[@johnwbusbee]

I just found this guy yesterday, and he's just fucking killer! He's funny, chops of a god, up lifting.... we need him!

[@_hide_-lb1gk]

Congrats Zack!!!

[@james7110]

From types of jazz drummers to Drumeo. It’s weird seeing this man serious😂😂

[@Teal-c]

ayooo big ups to my boy zack grooves getting onto drumeo so sick dude

[@kevinleichman4749]

I’ve been watching Zach for a WHILE NOW so it makes me happy to see him on drumeo getting the recognition he rightfully deserves

[@VoxMonstra]

I'm so glad Zach is making it on youtube!!

[@sitostrebor6969]

hell yeah a zack fan as well, good stuff!!!!!!!!!! awesome

[@CassiusClam]

Still remember when Zack was starting out. Good to see him getting the recognition he deserves. Great drummer that man!

[@endowednigerian]

god damn this guy's dynamics are second to none! im a death metal drummer and can play blastbeats and double bass above 250 bpm but this is just so much more insane imo, the phrasing and the groove are so cool! definitely would love to learn this style of playing

[@jongallardo8006]

Nothing wrong at all with death metal but if you are trying to be more employable as a drummer ,learn the jazzy fusion gospel stuff. Vice versa if you’re a jazzer try to learn a thrash metal song here and there

[@Backpflaume666]

Fast technical Death Metal drumming is more demanding than anything gospel or fusion most of the times especially when you are playing to a click. It is the physicality that is simply unmatched by any other genre. You need very good technique too. And you can play very complicated patterns too, just at very high speed. As Zack said in the beginning: He didn't know what he is playing most of the time. Which is fine and all. But improvisation is always easier than playing something in only one particular way (Tomas Haake of Meshuggah is a good example of this, although there might be minor changes compared to the records sometimes when he plays live). But there are a lot of drummers in modern metal like him. I don't get it when people try to explain that metal is easier than gospel or jazz. It is first of all different, but because of the unmatched use of doublebass which it requires, it is more technical than anything else most of the times. Thrash metal on the other hand is easy to play because it is the slow and basic version of death metal or black metal. Employable is also relative. I doubt that a gospel player is employable for a metal gig. If you like playing at churches.... I mean everybody is different but I didn't went to churches for like 7 years and I didn't missed it at all.

[@endowednigerian]

@@Backpflaume666 i feel you on the employability! definitely couldnt get a gospel dude to fill in for death metal, maybe thrash but for sure not any extreme metal. i guess for me whats interesting about this style of drumming is the dynamics and the interesting patterns which metal lacks because of its constant need for extremity and prowess. for me ive just wanted to explore more textures since its been a long time of just practicing single strokes for fills and blast beats. but then again i dont think theres too much of this gospelly style that could be introduced into death metal, john longstreths drumming is very chop oriented and does alot of cool weird stuff when he blasts but its tough to rely upon chops when the songs demand power and agression. its just awesome how the drums have soo many different approaches!

[@MegaSavag]

Yessss, Zack is a beast. Favourite Yt drummer by far!

[@6DADADA]

So glad to see Zack on this channel. He deserves it

[@josephkubek8736]

He tryina hold it together through those first few answers cause he out of breath 🤣 Love this dude and amazing drummer

[@danyaguirrebroca3844]

Zach, well deserved man!

[@adammtroutman]

We love Zackgrooves! 😊 been a fan for a few years

[@synoptic6115]

My two favorite drummers Zach and El Esteprio. Big hand claps

[@TonyDeanDrums]

Greyson Nekrutman, Eloy Casagrande, Matt Garstka and Dylan Elise compete probably Polyphia's drummer as well

[@TJ4A9]

That intro edit was insanely tasteful when it transitioned into the logo screen

[@charliewaffle4928]

No surprise they got Zach to explain chops 🥩... Muh guy is a chop God

[@nama.stephh]

amazing drummer, amazing teacher, funny man! Loved it

[@90FirstGenPGT]

Kudos to whomever is finding Talent over there at Drumeo! Been Following this guy since he was only a few thousand subs!

[@N3V2-Nevto]

The Base "ZacGrooves" chop foundation starts at 22:00. We all love hearing it mostly incorporated signature style on his drumming.

[@TeaspoonUlysses]

These longer videos are great.

[@Aaronius_Maximus]

Awesome seeing this extremely talented young man here on Drumeo. His playing is very exciting, really wish him all the best in the coming years!

[@hoosen355]

My man, making his way to the top. No stopping now 🔥

[@moonlitegram]

ZackGrooves on drumeo??!1 Hellz yea. Love this kid.

[@karriraisanen6145]

Zack's playing is as inspiring as always, but man...that kit sounds absolutely perfect 🔥