Effective Triplets For Rock Drumming | Brian Tichy

Triplets aren’t just for jazz, blues and shuffles. In this video, Brian Tichy - who has played with some of the world’s biggest rock bands - talks about spicing up your rock drumming with triplets.
The most important things to remember are keeping quarter notes going on the hi-hat. It’ll keep you balanced, help with your independence, and improve groove and confidence.
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About Brian Tichy:
Brian Tichy is best known for his drumming with Whitesnake, Billy Idol, Foreigner, Sass Jordan, and Ozzy Osbourne. Besides substituting for Jason Bonham with Foreigner, he has organized, produced, and played in the drummer tribute “Bonzo, The Groove Remains The Same”, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the death of Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham.
Brian plays: Ludwig Drums, Paiste Cymbals, Remo Drumheads, and Regal Tip drumsticks.
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[@abakerdrums]

Brian is just hands down an all around amazing drummer.

[@mlaugh3]

He sure is. He make anything so amazing

[@ejeckk]

Symbols crispy. Toms tribal. Bass open and booming. Snare cracking. Hi-Hat chopping. Magnificent tuning on this kit!

[@wespeters8147]

yup - you nailed it.... and the perfect rock set up!

[@ttbu29]

agree - it is so rock solid. the whole kit sounds magnificent! crispy and powerful :)

[@williamtaylor9368]

Paiste cymbals are second to none.

[@basb6230]

Yes - Bonzo's setup.

[@lordseth5888]

Ludwig Vistalite sounds fucking good!

[@goncalodias6402]

exercise 1a 4:50 exercise 1b 7:02 exercise2 8:34 exercise 3a 12:32 exercise 4 15:36 exercise 5 17:08 exercise 6 20:06 exercise7 22:34 exercise 10a 25:26 exercise 10b 26:16 exercise 10c 26:57 exercise 11a 27:31 exercise 11b 28:17 exercise 11c 28:59 exercise 12 30:57

[@davesims7917]

Thank you for this

[@erichfranz08]

Ty man!

[@ChrisBairDrums]

What a sick solo in the beginning!

[@Henry-uv9xu]

Good Times, Bad Times and Bonzo’s Montreux

[@noekeller563]

True!

[@raphaelbouchara]

What's about the one at the very end!

[@crumbsy1]

That beat has made my day

[@oysterhead5150]

Brian Tichy is one of the best rock drummers around, amazing!

[@iakusz]

can't believe name's actually Tichy wtf

[@TwitterAR3]

@@iakusz Says a guy named Nowak... smfh

[@iakusz]

@@TwitterAR3 Dude I'm surprised bc Tichy is a character from one of the best sci-fi book series out there, and I always thought the name was fake. My surname, on the other hand, is the most common surname in the Czech Republic, Poland, and Slovenia, and the sixth most common in Croatia, so get your facts straight

[@maco76maco]

@@iakusz his grand parents came from Slovakia, Bratislava. Tichy means quiet / silent in Slovak and Czech language

[@iakusz]

@@maco76maco love it thank you

[@jeffelijahelias785]

Brian is a technical drummer. His skills is simply amazing and the sound of the drums is perfect.

[@BobbyJetty1502]

His snare sounds exactly what a perfect snare should sound like. Not to mention his entire kit sounds incredible. 🥁

[@jemsar2]

Exactly!

[@jwh1625]

Brilliant rock drummer. And how fucking good does that set sound?

[@coldrolled1]

His set sounds about as close to John Bonham's as I've ever heard. He also teaches really well.

[@tommytruth7595]

Sounds good but it's ugly.

[@CFChristian]

Real fucking good.

[@forthefunofit5487]

@@tommytruth7595 UGLY???? Just how is that?

[@Trialnerror]

@@forthefunofit5487 It looks like it came from Walmart's "my first drum set" kit but sounds like it came from heaven.

[@drumfanatik316]

This is still one of my favorite lessons Drumeo has ever posted!!! There’s plenty of guys out there that mimics Bonham sound, set ups and even his signature licks but nobody, and I mean nobody, captures Bonham’s feel the way Brian does!!!

[@FAKusch]

Can't imagine that snare drum sounding any better. Just wow.

[@danroberts9050]

Well here, let me help you. Imagine it just like it is.... now, imagine it slightly better. There you go! You're welcome...

[@FAKusch]

@@danroberts9050, Hey, you're right. I imagined hearing it with a couple of cold beers, and yup, it actually sounded better. Who knew.

[@mcwalton6721]

I couldn't agree more! That snare is money!

[@danroberts9050]

@@FAKusch I'm here to serve my brother.

[@danroberts9050]

@@mcwalton6721 I think if you put some effort in, you can agree a little more. Perhaps around 15% more. Give it a try and check back with us.

[@sullysullster8217]

One of the best rock drummers out there. Ive seen him play for a few bands and he plays every show like it could be his last. 100% conviction and passion with a respect to the greats with the groove and swing that the legends were known for.

[@themaddrummerofficial]

I come back and watch this entire video every few months. Brian is a beast!!!

[@russwilson5180]

Brian is the best rock drummer on the scene today. I'm not talking progressive or jazzy, I'm talking rock. He's taken from Bonham, Appice and many other influences and has made it his own. If I were to start a rock band and had my choice of anyone out there today, he'd be my drummer hands down.

[@JulianFernandez]

I met Brian in Buenos Aires. Down to earth, super cool cat. He even played a song with our band. Great guy!

[@zebonaut]

That left foot making the HiHat sounding like played with a stick is most amazing. Damn.

[@teeoh9192]

I MAY be wrong, but I think that's a Steve Gadd trick.

[@peteozols22]

Brian and I used to draw drum sets on paper in 5th grade at Intervale elementary. Go Brian! Still remember your blue kit.

[@fmbighair]

Pete Ozols really, wow? Do you remember any of his early bands?

[@chiphawkins42]

Nice🙂

[@Kman1960]

Great teacher, very intuitive and simplistic in his teaching!

[@bbradleyish]

This level of musicianship is INCREDIBLE! Brian is a master. 👏🏼👏🏼

[@Sausagey2]

The closest thing to john bonham on drumeo

[@sullysullster8217]

Check out Bonzology w George and Terry. George nails it even more.

[@sonicprayermods]

Now it's time for an Ilan Rubin video on Drumeo!

[@Iloveyhwh_1974]

Sully Sullster damn it. You beat me to it!!!! Lol. Tichy is really incredible though. He’s another great Bonham instructor.

[@Iloveyhwh_1974]

Bill Perri are you kidding me?!!!! Portnoy? 😂 Portnoy failed miserably when I watch his jhb tribute. Terry Keating is a master teacher in all things Bonham as he explains the details in terms anyone can grasp. George Fludas is the grand master, period. I just love how KZbin gives us all these great videos on drumming.

[@jhamler1]

Was just gonna say... This guy is Bonzo mulitplied.

[@henryrdesouza]

The Kit really sounds fantastic! Congrats to Brian and you guys at Drumeo!

[@jerryolivermason6760]

His playing is so refreshing to hear. Chops, versatile and groovy patterns and mixed perfectly! Yaaay!😄

[@CMBrannstrom]

Back for my daily listen. That left foot hi-hat groove!

[@mcsequoia5107]

The end of that tripled based solo just floored me. Ya' gotta love it when a drummer leaves i on all the kit & basically staggers away. I often question the point of being a knuckle dragging rock drummer. But how do you not love rock-n-roll when it's done at the highest level? Rock on!

[@georgekondylis6723]

Maybe the best Bonham style I’ve heard. And his approach to learning it is great. Development of the left foot is something I don’t see enough of , even with a lot of pros.

[@frodowatt4272]

This guys likes John Bonham a little.

[@markomarkovic5729]

A copy can never be better than the original. Yeah, this guy is awesome, but he's doing things that Bonham made popular

[@justhadrums]

Yeah but he's probably the "best" of those who do those things these days

[@brian96597]

I disagree. Pull up Bonzology's channel sometime. Dude is damn near a clone of Bonham's style. Groovedrummin' as well.

[@soundbreak7]

who doesn't ??

[@anntimme3274]

brian96597 don’t forget terry bonzoleam he’s the og

[@NikulPrasad]

I’ve never heard a cowbell sound so good in my life

[@kchappelle]

Wow! I'm 61 now and took drum lessons when I was 17. Did a little playing around back in the day...but never go to the level I would have liked. Brian here is a master. I would love to get a kit again and take lessons with him or follow his online lessons if he has any. Gotta get the drums first. :)

[@benoitlambert100]

Have you bought your drum set yet????

[@kchappelle]

@@benoitlambert100 Not yet...still on the fence. Got a lot on the go anyway. Still working on the sax for now. Not sure if I'll ever get into the drums again. Just a pipe dream maybe.

[@keithreid4586]

I hope you are able to one day. My humble opinion....you'll always be 17 when you sit at a kit.

[@kchappelle]

@@keithreid4586 Thanks brother.

[@SoundBarrierEntertainment]

Extreme well mannered coach for drummers

[@muuriciodegollada3870]

So good . Brian amazing drummer. J B is smiling. Thank you for the explanations Love your playing would listen to you all day and nite too.

[@sappermade6012]

Brian is freakin great! What a great drummer

[@teeoh9192]

I'm surprised NO ONE has mentioned his playing on Zakk Wylde's "Pride And Glory" album! Two songs on there that are MASTER CLASSES in rock drumming: "A Horse Called War", & "Toe n' The Line". The 1st, is a chops-groove fest, & the 2nd, is just a straight up SLAMMIN'! Dude lays it down like NOBODY'S business!

[@ccdrums1290]

Tee Oh pf

[@teeoh9192]

@@ccdrums1290???

[@carlosalbertogomez1391]

I got into him with a pride & glory record.yeah,that record is a masterclass in rock drumming.and he plays very simple lines too on the quieter songs,!which shows how good his drumming is

[@remygaron8311]

I love what Mr Tychy is doing for the drumming communauty 👏👏👏🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@flamecolumn]

This is the video that truly took my triplets to the next level. Keeping my hi hat going gave me the balance and stability I needed to get my speed up while keeping the notes smooth and evenly spaced. Thank you Brian and thanks Drumeo. Excellent instruction….for free!

[@EFZ1809]

That’s first beat is absolute dynamite! Kit sounds mega!!

[@teeoh9192]

Is that a paradiddle hand pattern he's doing between the cowbell & snare?

[@bwinston]

Goddamn that KICK sound!!!! Kit sounds epic and Tichy killed it!

[@ultrakool]

no bury kick, nice and open

[@brianphillips9152]

@@ultrakool Something to be said for that these days. Too much thud and not enough boom out there.

[@sanityinaseaofmadness7353]

Great pocket in that opening solo! I hafta say, growing up in the 80s, I kinda got over-exposed to Bonham - which is why I thought this was going to annoy me. I ended up watching the whole thing; love the kit, the playing, the lesson, etc. Great job Tichy & Drumeo...

[@Braglemaster123]

Bonham #1

[@desmondellis657]

Brian freakin SMOKES!

[@tkmyklebust]

Meshuggah shirt,then Kiss shirt, vistalite and huge cymbals. whats not to like ?

[@MaximusWolfe]

Kiss sucks hard

[@tkmyklebust]

@@MaximusWolfe that may be your opinion.. i agree they are far from being my favourite band(meshuggah is more my style) but you can't argue with the fact that Kiss is one of the funnest/cheeziest rock bands of all time. Ah,whatever.. if you dont like Kiss thats entirely up to you, but to make the effort of commenting that they suck is just pointless.. have a great weekend!

[@DaniDrumGe]

lol@@tkmyklebust

[@teeoh9192]

@@MaximusWolfeThey may not have been as technically proficient as you'd have liked, but, a band that inspired the drummer we're watching, Dimebag, & countless other musicians who are now legends in their own right, COULDN'T have been as bad as YOU think they are. Not to mention, practically every person on the planet, whether English is their 1st language or not, can at least halfway sing, "Rock N Roll All Nite". Not bad, for a band that "sucks".

[@MaximusWolfe]

@@teeoh9192 The idea that one of their songs becoming well-known is proof of their musical prowess is ludicrous on its face. How many awful musical acts have become famous for crapping out some song that musically inept, lazy people latched onto? I put kiss on the same musical level as the Insane Clown Posse. I'm not saying you have to be instrumentally gifted to play good music. Plenty of punk bands, comprised of less than Prodigy musicians, have put out remarkably great music. No, kiss sucks on a totally objective level and anyone who disagrees has never actually bothered to stroll through there discography without bias.

[@gt3065]

That's how all rock drums should sound!

[@aqualunga9467]

Brian is one of the best rock drummers ever. And this Ludwig is just fantastic.

[@stephenlandry9061]

Don’t forget those Paiste Big Beats

[@Alex-em1ym]

I studied with Bran for a bit and man,what a teacher,what a HUMBLE PHENOMENAL DRUMMER. I saw him play live many times and he blew me away,always. His tempo,precion,musical taste are HUGE. Besides Brian s also a really good guitar player and this enriches his music knowledge. He understands music,its part,where to play where not to ove play exc.... He is a 360 degrees musician. Back in the days he formed a band where he played guitar and sang,BALL. WHAT A BAND!!!! Kinda grungy/NY core . The drummer and the bass player were insanely good !!!!! Ciao Brian if you read this !!!! U ARE ONE OF THE BEST DRUMMERS OF THE CENTURY. Alex

[@alpha.primus8258]

The dude's groove is somehow similar to bonham and porcaro. Very organic and fluid.

[@cameron_fairchild]

yup, i got the Porcaro vibes from his playing.

[@YouriLigotmi]

The first time i heard Brian was on the Pride And Glory album, he is one of my favorites drummer ever since.

[@saftovooey4569]

Yeah, that's the only thing I know him from. One of my favorite albums.

[@teeoh9192]

"A Horse Called War" showcases everything good about him. But, my favorite is "Toe'n The Line"! Killer riff & groove throughout! ZERO fat on that song!

[@sergioponti3195]

Good to hear some perfect sounding, real, genuine and musical cymbals, finally.

[@goesjem]

Looks like Paiste 2002 Big Beat crashes and hats and Sound Formula ride.

[@shanebillard156]

This is one of those people that when I listen to (Bing the light goes on) the Bonham cross over triples I was starting with my foot and Brian said start it with your left hand. He was right now the speed is coming way easier. Thanks Brian.

[@shaitesler8751]

One of the most practicel lessons ever Tks

[@bryanharrington5417]

Like the way you break this down. Makes me wanna get on my drums at 1:30 am

[@forthefunofit5487]

wow..............whatever this guy plays sounds sounds so Goooooood. Love his playing. He is one of THE best!

[@Carlos.Lizzoli]

This guy is amazing. Plays and sounds incredibly well and he's a very good teacher!!! Thanks a lot Brian, Carlos, from Buenos Aires!!!!

[@JacobStibbie]

I’ve had the honor to work with Brian a few times for Randy Rhoads Remembered! He’s insane! His vocabulary on the drums is just nuts. One of the best drummers out there! Excited to work with him this Sunday for another Randy Rhoads Remembered Show in Pasadena!!

[@johnconnell1675]

I predict this video will be responsible for a spike in Ludwig and Paiste sales!

[@Braglemaster123]

The Bonham Kit

[@williamweiss6128]

That spiked for me in 78. Ludwig SS, 2002....still have it and play them. They sound amazing.

[@stevedrum50]

What a powerhouse . Triplets are endless . Thank u Mr Tichy 😎✌️🥁

[@lonkirschner7448]

Not many people can get away with playing that kit. It screams "Drum Icon" but Brian does it justice. Great feel, timing, skill and tone. This is a must watch-over and over again!

[@Theloniouspunk1]

So clinical yet primal. Love it.

[@DRUMMING4GOD1]

Yes Yes Brian Tichy I’ve learned something great for me in the first 7 minutes of the video believe me I’ll slowly study this whole video thanks Drumeo for inviting Brian!🥁❤️🥁

[@DRUMMING4GOD1]

I’m working up a really good sweat 😓 with these triplets thanks again!

[@bmwd4000]

I'm NOT PLEASED about Brian's drum cover of 'Rebel Yell' being removed from KZbin today. Beautiful work being done on this video though - props. Thank you for sharing Brian/Drumeo.

[@dominicmaribrasero2911]

What he says is far more important of what he demonstrates! This guy is groove spirit music human being Fantastic Thx you

[@darrenapple2200]

Brian is an absolute Monster!! He's got the chops the showmanship and he's a great musician. Plays multiple instruments on a high level. His drums are his Baby but he can hold his own on guitar etc as well.

[@Darrylizer1]

Never heard of Brian before, but it's obvious he's a monster. Good lessons!

[@TommyDP3]

I appreciate how simply and well he describes everything.

[@MaximusWolfe]

This is exactly what I needed at this stage in my development. Thank you!

[@barbarahackel3057]

One of the best lessons! Thank you Drumeo and Brian Tichy!

[@thewsca]

Love that groove in the beginning and the sound of Paiste 2002 cymbals. Wow.

[@teeoh9192]

🥁🥁🥁🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Atarijunkie72]

Now that's I call "The Rock Sound"!!!

[@mathcoreable]

Been waiting for this one since the live stream. Brian is amazing, saw him once with Whitesnake and nearly stole the show

[@everagull81]

“Superb “, The Best Bonzo Triplets I’ve heard, Brian Amazing Fella.!!!

[@hdvictoryford5329]

Been taking note of this drummer for decades. He is def top 5 in my book. Always something to learn from him, always. Although he needs no accolades, what a great drummer. He walks the walk, thanks for another great learning exp.

[@ronhiegelsberger5638]

Brian is absolutely phenomenal… such wonderful feel and touch!!… and of course, awesome power! So wonderful to watch and hear! 🙏👍

[@cristianerices4609]

What a cool drummer Brian Tichy !!! This kind of stuff explains many nice tricks you were probably wondering while watching to "Moby Dick" drum solo !!!

[@pdrummz]

Everything here is absolutely incredible. Brian is just a fantastic musician!

[@smileyi1]

Cheers mate! I'm 50 years old now and there have been some aspects of my triplets that just weren't happening right BUT very methodically I've been going through your exercises and it has led me to see clearly where my problems are coming from. After just a day I had made leaps of progress but more importantly the frustrations of being locked into something that wasn't quite right were gone and I was back to working towards something that felt good. Thanks again fella ..... it's all in the foundation., they gotta be right.

[@davefoleyboxingandmma1498]

I’ve been practicing the grooves from this video for 2 years now, I just revisited it and now maybe I fully appreciate that intro.

[@jimmystewart9321]

Absolutely brilliant probably the world's greatest drummer I'm gonna see him one day.

[@stevesnvegas9040]

I see him around town every once in awhile. Super nice guy.

[@allancueto22]

I LOVE the sound of that drum kit 🤘

[@owendurkin6292]

one of the best epi's I have seen. Really useful, universal info regardless of what style you're into. Great stuff ! Thanks for this

[@sarojaband4664]

Great drummer and great guitarist. Met him a few years ago at a Randy Rhoads Tribute concert organized by Randy's sweet sister Kathy. Nice guy, great talent. Keep up the great work Drumeo!

[@scottperry8242]

Brian is fantastic! Love his playing and teaching style. Definitely have lots of practice to do! Keep’em coming Drumeo!

[@bobhoekstra7590]

One badass hero drummer, my favorite

[@Phrase]

Gotta love those Bonham licks and sounds! Awesome drumming!

[@Funkmaster0007]

Amazing drummer, great teacher, really useful drum licks and technique. He does all his lessons with power and feel, awesome, great

[@arsssis]

2 minute intro pretty much the best drum solo I’ve ever seen…. Nuts

[@tomjackson8895]

Wow that's just crazy good! I always like when someone is so good that they don't need any other background music to just mesmerize your listening pleasure.

[@ronaldelfleet3123]

Brian makes brilliance look effortless !!

[@stixpooper3704]

Great practical lesson from a great drummer. And the sound of those vistalites are like thunder. The spirit of Bonham!

[@keithreid4586]

Brian Tichy.....my newest hero! What a perfect blend of 'skill meets groove'. More please!

[@SelbstmordGMBH]

I'm currently working everyday on my triplets, this lesson really helped me developing this groove!

[@ondrauscissell6952]

Great sound from the drums and cymbals!! I really enjoyed this lesson!!

[@rhoieeichstadt8406]

Love this guy he is a great drummer and one of my favorites

[@johnmoschides72]

I am a starter drumming at 48, never too late to start the drums, this has been good teaching, I have heard Brian teach on John Bohnam triplets before, this was good in depth teaching on triplets, that is a nice Ludwig drum kit, thanks heaps. You play like John Bohnam, cross over hands with the triplets LRK.

[@justinshannon9076]

Definitely my new favorite drummer!

[@cadechapman7608]

Thank you drumeo, very cool!

[@jehouse86]

Brian is one of my favorites, and there's not many people who does Bonham like him. Those Vistalites sound incredible!!!

[@davidlatimer3091]

Yeah man...Tichy---One of my fav's out there today.

[@solitudeparade]

This is such a great lesson, I practice with the PDF often and come back to the video a good bit as well. So helpful for real

[@goesjem]

Brian is a total Bonzo nut like myself and so many. I love what he has done with THAT influence since 1994. A great guy too.

[@cptfunnypants]

I like how he "Drops the mic" with his sticks at the end. A well deserved mic drop at that! Thanks man, that was very awesome!

[@perrap79]

One of the greatest and most useful lessons. Great and fun teacher! 🤘🏽☺️

[@roberttaylor1275]

I studied a bit with Brian and another thing he helped with is starting with a buzz roll gradually to loud and high strokes of doubles in a triplets fashion...helped immensely

[@freedomwatchdog2495]

Dude, it looks like he uses French or timpani grip with his thumbs up instead of to the side?

[@stevepethel6843]

You sir literally make these drums SING...great video Gods continued blessings ...

[@JD-eq4dp]

Totally awesome. Great feel & sound. Mr Bonham is looking down with a smile.