Breaking Down 5 Iconic Neil Peart Licks

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[@thephilosophersrant1552]

Neil was and is my hero. I really do appreciate your virtue on this issue and HATE THE GREED OF CAPITALIST ASSHOLES! Hey publisher, show some damn respect!

[@sofidrummergirl8313]

Yes we understand there are some thing that its hard to do . Wonderfull video dont worry to much!! You had made something beautifull for him.

[@buttstalliontheunicorn394]

I still had 2 double ads

[@JohnPaul-kr8xq]

I still saw some ads

[@DrumeoOfficial]

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[@lloydgriffiths1847]

This guy absolutely nailed this lesson - drum sound is on point too! Cymbals, plays with such conviction, love the love for Neil and the songs!

[@groovewithpassiondrumlesso2348]

Thank-you for paying tribute to “The Professor” Ash. I’ve been listening to and air drumming to Rush since 1977. R.I.P. Neil. The Drumming World misses you.

[@alsatia1]

That By-tor section has always blown my mind!

[@markdemell3717]

Blew my socks right off ,right across the room , vapour trails .

[@DelbertSting-th7if]

By -tor is one of my favorite fills.

[@pitpride1220]

Miss him still. Your did him justice! Thank you!

[@timrigby5385]

This is outstanding. Excellent work.

[@Tooncesthecatwhodrives]

After watching this video, i realized how genius Neil really was. His drum fills absolutely kicked ass and this guy totally kept up, great job to both drummers, R.I.P neil.

[@diegopeart]

Very nice lesson. As a Rush tribute drummer, I have to constantly go over these points and this helps a lot. Long live Rush! R.I.P. Neil!

[@007stopjockin]

Fark BRO! Top Notch lesson! Way to break down all Neil's fills! I wish I grew up now instead of in the 70's and 80's, as we had absolutely NO teaching methods to learn new songs and the fills that are in those songs. We had to literally spend hours listening to records or tapes, slowing them down and trying to decipher the fills on our own! Although I have not played since I was 18 years old, I still miss playing to this day, now 54 years old. You rock brother! 007

[@raitoxote]

I LOVED this video. You can tell his love for Rush and Neil by the look on his face. Really inspiring and educational video.

[@Cosmic_Sunrise]

Rush is my all-time favorite band. You do Neil some serious justice. Your drums are SPOT ON for the 70s Rush drum sound. Thank you for everything about this phenomenal video!

[@brodieyake7735]

The footage of Neil performing "Tom Sawyer" was filmed in Saratoga Springs on July 23, 2010. It was the third and final Rush performance I ever saw, and still holds up as the best show by any band I've ever seen. Neil is a legend among legends.

[@zachary4670]

Seeing it transcribed, I realized that Tom Sawyer fill was even crazier than I though. Amazing. And great playing!! Edit: this is the greatest thing. RIP The Professor. Thank you so much for sharing! Love the infectious respect for Neil!!

[@ShellacScrubber]

One of my favourite Neil moments is the variations in the 13/8 section in Jacobs ladder. You have ridiculously good sounding toms, by the way !

[@jrsmoots]

Striking those toms like the Professor did. Beautiful!

[@andrewshutty3345]

who on earth could give this a thumbs down!! As I am typing this I see 59 thumb downs, WTF!? Drumeo, You are fantastic! Thank you for this, I am 51, I so wish we had this when I was 17, well, we do now! Thank you very much..

[@isopropyltoxicity]

That signature beat is in natural science, yyz, spirit of radio, la villa strangiato, red barchetta, and subdivisions just to name a few

[@indobassgear2087]

Dont forget animate, phenomenal beat

[@isopropyltoxicity]

@@indobassgear2087 haven't heard it yet im only on signals what album is it on?

[@cvn6555]

Been trying so hard to get that down. Feel like so much opens up for you in that catalog once that happens.

[@isopropyltoxicity]

@@cvn6555 that's exactly what happened to me once I learned it and i just learned it by ear which is easiest for me cause im terrible at sight reading

[@cvn6555]

@@isopropyltoxicity Nice. I struggle trying to learn by ear. I get close but probably not as close as I think!

[@cvn6555]

Can't believe it has been a year. Amazing everything that 2020 took away from us. Thank you for this video. Started taking lessons three years ago at 49. Never had the time or money and Neil was a big reason why I always wanted to give it a try.

[@Highcastle_of_Tone]

Fantastic job and a great tribute to The Professor.

[@MauricioMagaldi]

Thanks for this, Ash PEARTson! The kit sounds KILLER btw

[@micheandmikey]

I had already like this (probably 3 years ago) but here I am watching it again. My last comment is probably down around 100, but I'll say this now.....Ash, you absolutely NAILED this buddy! 🥁

[@xYAuronYx]

It shows through Neil Peart's riffs the fun time he had while creating them. I feel like they almost have a "child-like" flair to them, AND are technically advanced at the same time. Amazing stuff, thanks Ash and Drumeo for the lesson!

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Totally agree. There is that uninhibited creativity in all his parts! Thanks a lot for checking the video out :D

[@adam872]

That is such a great point. There are times when I giggle with glee when hearing these fills. They're insane!

[@theemmanueledwin]

Man can't believe a year has passed 😭

[@zacharineemi]

RIP Neil, you're my drum hero when I was on my high school years til today. Hope you still rocking on with good guys out there. Love you so much, Sir Neil, and Thank you for sharing his legendary licks, Drumeo.

[@DrumeoOfficial]

🙏

[@grachisol8236]

A true genius and legend, crazy it’s been a year since he passed. I like this guy, great playing and teaching. No transcription for Tom Sawyer?

[@patarisman]

Thanks for the speech about gettin his name right! 😂 always have loved rush and peart will always be my favorite drummer/percussion. He was an absolute beast!!!

[@jenniferreid8515]

This guy is a fn great drummer. anyone who can nail Neil Peart's drumming is amazing in my eyes.

[@texasgonzo67]

Doooood, you've absolutely got "it". And I do mean "it". You could easily be touring with anyone... glad you chose to have a life and share your gift with struggling drummers. First picked a pair of sticks up at age 5... in 1972! Neil was always my unicorn.

[@actnaturally388]

Awesome tribute and miss Neil

[@mdougla]

LOL "Rush Police" Love it. Also love that you had the guts to do this. What a joy to watch these parts broken down. Thank you!!!

[@sa1laway]

Neil got me playing drums and will always be an inspiration. I am still amazed at the awesome sound these three guy ,just three, put out for over 40 years!!!!!!

[@Andrew-k1m]

His drumming was on a superior level that will never be reached ...

[@HeavyMetalJimbo]

So many great songs and drum parts from this man, I hope there will be more lessons like this. Thank you Neil Peart for all of your drumming contributions! Rest In Power!

[@geraldperry7779]

when i was 12 years old,i delivered the Toronto sun to Getty Lee down the Toronto beaches. Never got to see him was paid by his house keeper always nice tip. You sometimes hear these jamming this was around winter of 1975. Thanks very well done!

[@classic_uzi4272]

Love this dude RIP NEIL 😔❤️❤️

[@LimpBizkit999]

RIP Neil 🥁

[@mrxzentric333]

This will be one of Drumeo's best videos.

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Thank you 🙏

[@jackteppo9633]

Rush! Was pure and clean. Thanks for doing this video. NEIL was a Great Professor on the Drum Kit.

[@joshfreese4680]

Great drumming. Great sounding drums, also great Rush T- shirts. This is the best Neil Peart instructional video clip I ever seen. This guy was such a joy to watch. Reminded me of my teenage years when I would skip school to RUSH home to my basement to learn RUSH songs... Spectacular job!!

[@marcos061059]

This is the first Neil Peart demo I've seen that actually sounds like Neil Peart. You've caught his elusive inflections and syncopations and tone perfectly

[@dubbct1589]

Great video, can't believe it's a year already. One small point, that wasn't his signature on the R40 shirt, it was a logo from Grace Under Pressure. Loved the video (and the rant!) RIP NEP.

[@DrumeoOfficial]

We will duly inform Ash 😂

[@Coylee91]

And the top one is Roll The Bones, not A Farewell To Kings

[@GymRat1217]

did all the best licks! this guy nailed it

[@kspocketngroove3973]

Not his signature on front of the shirt; is the “grace under pressure” logo

[@LuckilyHeDied]

Yep! P/G

[@cvn6555]

Remember that logo floating above the stage done with lasers on that tour.

[@frenziedfortressdrums]

Thought the same thing. His signature is actually on the back left shoulder circle.

[@kspocketngroove3973]

@@frenziedfortressdrums That’s correct , 3 circles on the back: Neil’s signtr, Sabían logo and the “paragon” diamond

[@kspocketngroove3973]

got mine (shirt) when i bought my 2nd paragon ride

[@jubaltatoo]

Greaaaaat program! Tank you for share your 5 favourite fills. I enjoed it a lot. Regards from Mexico City

[@loud7070]

Wonderful video of how the maestro worked, loved it! As you see nothing was a no brainer, heart and soul and some serious brain work into every beat.

[@johnny_fatz]

Simply an excellent lesson, Neil made is look so simple, and you showed us it is not at all simple. Cheers!

[@markhedges1194]

Nice one Ash! A great tribute to Neil! Also, a great expose into The Professor's Rudiments behind those legendary licks and fills of all time with Rush, thank you! Stirling job dude!

[@skparkes1969]

Great video. I’m not a drummer but I enjoyed the breakdown. The thing about Neil is that he hit the drums so hard - that was what he thought made Tom Sawyer so hard - the force and precision he was using.

[@Lynneheal]

#NeilPeart R.I.P always to the best ever drummer .Thank you for sharing.#AshPearson

[@Leviathan894]

Thanks for walking through these. Your enthusiasm and breakdowns were excellent.

[@bruno.fusato]

The drum tuning is perfect. The toms are in perfect tuning.

[@ashbybaiju]

My Favourite Drumer Neil Peart! I also loves his playing for the Rush. He is one of the legendary Drummer in the World.

[@RARufus]

That you so much for this! You’re obviously a tremendously talented player and you do great justice to the music and the man / men behind it.

[@gregemerson7648]

Love the beginning! Great playing!! Our Friends in The US of A predominantly pronounce his name wrong.....not exclusively, but I have never heard one say it correctly, however, they are some of the best fans of RUSH so all good...

[@SuperJohnnyO]

The opening to "Anthem" is another gem. But then again... aren't they all? :)

[@JoannaGalacticTutor]

wow - great stuff - it is amazing how much he orchestrated and designed - he was a crafter ....genius Thank you

[@stixmorton]

Awesome stuff - really great breakdowns of these incredible beats #ripneil The Greatest

[@noahsturgill5902]

I’ve literally been looking for a video for so long on how to play the By Tor and The Snow Dog fills 😭😭 thank y’all so much, y’all are seriously the best drum channel out there, been subscribed for awhile. Neil is the reason I picked up sticks and I actually did a tribute drum solo to him at one of my bands show before covid really hit hard. RIP to the professor. Thank y’all for this insightful video and for this wonderful tribute to Neil. ❤️🎵🥁

[@MURDER_WITH_A_V]

Counting through that Spirit intro while singing the melody is an insane thing to do. Great breakdown and playing, bud. 🖤

[@galaxy606]

Awesome, thanks for explaining the magic in Neil Peart's playing. 👍

[@allenwarfield9262]

Amazing job, just, wow! I gotta go listen to some Rush, at blistering volume.

[@pjcoylemixes1375]

A year already :( Here's to one of the greatest!

[@toddwalker4301]

Well done Sir...so crisp and clean with spot on drum tuning! Love the Tamas.

[@robertmills6772]

This is THE MOST AWESOME job to have!!! No nasty letters from me.

[@joaquincequeira2715]

After Neil died, the world broke, and it hasn't recovered since.

[@dodgeututaonga5024]

Oh shut up whatever

[@97VobraOwner]

Gotta admit ... you are correct.

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[@frankburdodrums8984]

It was a huge loss barely spoken about.

[@dedexyz8475]

Not exactly.....

[@doughopton9050]

Great man, Neil was my inspiration for starting to play. I'd also love you to do loads more of this stuff. In the song Witch Hunt I think he's parodying himself cause he does the most monumental run round the toms, the biggest he ever did! Great drummer and I have to say you did him proud !

[@DrumeoOfficial]

We'll have more lessons on Neil, for sure. Thanks for your comment -- I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@MrRezRising]

Such a great "tom" song. The run on the lower ones is my favorite.

[@pplrstrange]

Now the rest of my day is going to suck because this was awesome.

[@DrumeoOfficial]

We're sorry / You're welcome

[@pplrstrange]

@@DrumeoOfficial you are forgiven. I will listen to any drummer that is better than me. Bonham, Peart, Lombardo, Vinny Paul all day. Thank you.

[@kevinmurphy9982]

That last fill in Natural Science with the splash towards the end I've always loved....well played brother....Neil would be proud

[@maxxbenzz7842]

Greatest thing about Rush. 0 egos! Great video man. Thnx!

[@joshhuders4751]

I love these typa videos , need to see the same typa thing for different drums! Would love to see a Phil Collins one!

[@DrumeoOfficial]

I'll see what we can do - great suggestion!

[@IPBullets]

Wow, that is soooooo freakin impressive, that you can even come close to Neil's ability! Respect

[@miguels1972]

the amazing thing about Neil is how effortless and calm he plays while this guy is rigid and totally pushing his drumming (just like me when trying to play Rush). great lesson, though!

[@freegee3503]

It is called playing with passion 😉

[@waynenail5961]

@@freegee3503 with no musicality at all.

[@aronfisher5926]

Ya, because Neil not only wrote the part, but played it for 40 years! Ash Pearson crushed these parts and this lesson. No one will play that part like Neil Peart did! Think of the drums like a person's voice, no two people are going to sound exactly alike and the same is true on the drums.

[@mauroarriagada]

AWESOME video! I need like 10 years of practice to play these chops!! Ride and rock in peace, Professor

[@InitialStates]

Insane drumming ! Neil was the best.

[@do8671]

Glad you brought up the Bi-tor and the snow dog solo! Favorite Rush song!

[@IAmInfinitus208]

Even playing Tama too! Neil's best sounding recorded kit in the 80's!

[@susanmaggiora4800]

Reinhard Luntungan I always thought he sounded great on the Ludwigs too.

[@freegee3503]

Yes agreed!

[@jcnr371]

All of these are amazing, Of course. Not a Rush track but I particularly like what he did on “Instamatic” by vertical horizon.... prime example of how with his astonishing talent turned an ok song into a cool song.

[@davidb4192]

Great video, great sound on drums, very professional with the score thrown in too. Thanks.

[@franckoprods7718]

Those toms sound amazing!!!

[@freegee3503]

They do! Proper clear heads on TAMA drums!

[@Mark-db1ok]

This is a pretty technical drumming video, and as a bass player I thoroughly enjoyed it... very well done! One could easily practice the bass fills along with you here, especially where you slowed it down.

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Always great to have bass players checking out drum videos. Thank you!

[@stevenpurdy2235]

Great job learning the Niel fills. I'm still a BELIEVER in the body drumming and the less is more approach. I loved Neil's playing,and I've seen him live 2x, but it's hard to match a simple beat played well that swings. Like Steve Gadd or Ringo. TY S.R.PURDY 🥁🎶🎵

[@Frank.Zimmermann]

Wow, great performances Ash, thanks so much! 👍 I love the sound of this TAMA Drum Set! 😁

[@batman1169]

What a beast Neil was. 🪦 RIP. You change T-shirts’ after 1 break Neil does 3 hour concerts with a mildly wet head band. Love the shirts and effort on this!! 💕

[@Matty0923]

When I heard that Neil was gone I felt a shadow cross my heart. RIP Professor!!

[@MikeConwayDrums]

Great instructional, the Professor would approve! Neil was a master of inserting razor-sharp hertas into his fills in different combinations, and also throwing in some 7-stroke rolls (played as single strokes) which sound similar to hertas with their triplet feel. Like "Fly By Night" at 2:32 coming out of the quiet bridge section -- the fill down the toms with 2 7-stroke rolls in the middle. My favorite fill of his is in La Villa Strangiato at 6:41-- lightning fast singles (that sound like doubles) on the snare with syncopated tom hits thrown in as well as a couple hi hat barks that were so prevalent in his early playing.

[@metalfan210]

I like how you talk to us as how difficult it really is and how you break these fills. Please do more, oh I like the shirts 🤘

[@shaharluxenburg4640]

this was super fun to watch, rip neil.. the true goat

[@hobojoe9717]

I always thought it was said like “Pert” and shook my head at anyone who said “Peert.” Then one day I found a video of him doing a drum lesson and the man himself pronounced it “Peert” and I felt like the worst fan in the world hahaha. RIP Neil Peart, the drumming world is not the same without you.

[@landonpeckham7752]

This man has been brought to the light! PEART

[@jamesweldon9726]

I wouldn't sweat it too much. Taylor Hawkins called him "Pert" when Rush was at their Hall of Fame induction.

[@Musical_Skye]

This is fabulous. THANK YOU.

[@Racer88]

I don't play drums (but have always wanted to)... and I still really enjoyed this "lesson," since I'm a big Rush / Peart fan. Thanks! I could listen to that signature beat on continuous loop! Well done!

[@frankburdodrums8984]

Yet another fantastic video. This guy's kung fu is incredible. IMO Most important songs are: 1. Subdivisions 2. Tom Sawyer 3. YYZ 4. Far Cry 5. 2112

[@bails4830]

Gosh dang this kit sounds soo good that snare and toms 🤯 sounds very much likes neils kit and played very well too!

[@VioletAOP416]

Man I wish this had come out about half a year ago, I had to cover Spirit of Radio in a band and had to learn that intro by ear and by what little I could gather from watching him play it live. I got it, but having this breakdown would’ve helped immensely. At least now I can know for sure how to play it right.

[@billbigler1366]

Ash a superb lesson. All of this is hard to play even slowly for me. But your description and the notation show these might not be impossible for me to play one day, especially at tempo. Cheers.

[@joshbelcher6112]

First off, really good transcribing of these parts and playing was solid! A dumb nitpicky thing only because Neil is my hero: At 5:17 when you pointed to your shirt and said that it was Neil's signature, that's Grace Under Pressure back sleeve logo and was on various tour merch for that tour as well. Other than that, great job honoring the best drummer of all time in my opinion!

[@DimitrisDanaidis]

Excellent video guys, listening to Rush and Neil particularly is exhilarating even after so many years.... And knowing that their legacy is celebrated in the greatest degree is something that we can hold on for years to come! P.S. Personally, my all time favorite is is the instrumental section in 2112 till Geddy's voice kicks in (of course Alex and Geddy are excellent too). Keep up the good work, inspiring us to drum !

Excelent lesson! Rip Neil

[@Rockin_Ross]

Great stuff man! My personal is the ending to Subdivisions. He’s just great on everything.

[@jobinmcdastard3426]

Ash has to be the best technical drummer on Drumeo. Great video and kickass playing!

[@jaironalexanderaranaestrad7347]

Excellent video!!! Neil Peart my favorite Drummer My favorite Lick is Tom Sawyer...

[@doctordjg]

The tuning of this setup was amazing. Esp the snare! Nice job. Side note Im still feeling the gaping hole in my life without Neil. 😢