The Evolution Of Drum Kit Independence | Daniel Glass

[@rafaelestrada1846]

Honestly, this guy is brilliant and totally underrated. He should be the standard for music teachers. He understands that some people need/want more info to play the instrument well, rather than just being told abstract exercises to practice without any connection to the music, or pulse as he says. He is basically responding to and correcting all the bad teachers out there

[@nito46]

One of the best Drumeo lessons I've ever seen. This guy knows why he's there, and has a full plan of how to deliver the message. Absolutely brilliant.

[@DanielGlassDrums]

+Sindre Kristiansen Thanks so much!

[@nito46]

+Daniel Glass You are very welcome! Please keep up the good work

[@iBaraban]

one of the best lessons for real. actually teaches how to play drums. not just pretend you're playing.

[@iBaraban]

props to the drumeo behind the scenes team for catching up with this guy. he's golden.

[@JesseP.Watson]

It really is, most useful drum tutorial I've watched yet. I went off and tried this throw-up/dropping for an hour and... Remarkable change. Suddenly I'm feeling upbeats, without playing them, but they're there. ...A slow quarternote beat feels so comfortable suddenly... Instead of freaking out in all the empty space and trying to hit the beat there's a natural momentum. Everything feeling like it's taking care of itself, particularly the kick, I was having difficulties with getting to flow - dropping the leg like this ball-toe doubles just come through naturally too. Amazing. Thanks v.much +Daniel Glass.

[@patrickbourke2385]

This guy is great because he knows exactly what he's talking about and can deliver it very clearly

[@markdemell3717]

I hope so ,ugh.

[@fearandloading9391]

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[@rogerringold616]

Most thieves know where they stole the better stuff....

[@ItsBigTexYall]

I've played for 20 years and never heard of this man until today. I have REALLY missed out on a phenomenal talent and inspiration! Can't wait to dive into this man's work.

[@jered1282]

I’m not a drummer, just a fan of music. I clicked on this randomly and I’ve been engrossed the whole time. Mr. Glass you sir are an incredible teacher and even better drummer. What you’ve described seems to me (what do I know though lol) to be the biggest thing missing in music today, and I couldn’t put my finger on it til now. Great job!

[@ianmyrick4032]

YES LEFT HANDS REPRESENT! FINALLY

[@rollysj384]

+Ian Myrick like it also! lefty here!

[@yuanweiewe8758]

Sad for me i am left handed but im in marching band my right hand is better than my left after so many years==

[@enriccoll5386]

Me too!

[@DanielGlassDrums]

AGREED - we lefties mus represent. Here is a podcast I did on that subject: www.drummersresource.com/344-daniel-glass-show-right-handed-drummers/

[@jackmills5071]

@@yuanweiewe8758 that just means that both your hands are strong :)

[@heldertiago124]

Top 5 best lessons on Drumeo without a doubt. Exceptional drummer, amazing true knowledge.

[@DanielGlassDrums]

+Hélder Tiago Thanks! Hope to be doing some more stuff with Drumeo in the near future!

[@AquaAnim]

Seb B. Crazy people man haha

[@63Baggies]

Hélder Tiago Well said mate, Daniel Glass is an invaluable resource; I love his enthusiasm and inquisitive nature.

[@Frank1979Zappa]

What are the other 4, please?

[@thomasbentin2205]

Yes, still waiting for the other4 lessons? 😃

[@cfusilier2]

I’m just stoked to see a left-handed drummer featured. I’ve definitely experienced some stigma and blowback from other musicians. But someone with the amazing experience and background is a nice bonus. I really enjoyed hearing about the foundations of jazz and how they influenced rock. And of course, the performances were amazing.

[@el.aye.bee.4477]

Man, anybody giving you stigma and blowback for you being a lefty can really go f themselves. All that matters is that you're making music.

[@DrumeoOfficial]

VIDEO INDEX: 0:12 - Song "Viva Las Vegas" 3:05 - Dave intros Daniel Glass 6:26 - Drum lesson starts! 8:58 - Where did the quarter note pulse come from? 16:55 - The four limbs 48:06 - Song "On The Verge" 54:54 - Q and A! 1:09:24 - Song "Hey Pachuco" 1:12:34 - Drum solo

[@Richie2465]

Drumeo is

[@thomashowarth7205]

Huge respect for drumeo for brining on this absolute legend. Huge respect for Daniel for responding to all these comments. Brilliant video, unreal drummer.

[@DanielGlassDrums]

+Thomas Howarth Thanks so much for the kind words, Thomas. Keep digging!

[@TheGamingDandy]

YES, I LOVE DANIEL GLASS! His history of the drum kit series was so good!

[@whichfulthinking]

One of the best drum lessons out there. Goes into a cool explanation of how and why American music has remained preeminent in the world and then ties his technique lessons into this. Many lessons show techniques or talk history but I have never seen a clearer explanation tying the “how” into the “why”. Gotta go - need to go back and relearn my basics!

[@DanielGlassDrums]

Thanks so much! I'm currently putting the finishing touches on my first in a series of online courses, which tackle the connection between, groove, history, motion and technique HEAD ON! If you're interested learning more, message me off my website (DanielGlass.com) or on social media. Peace!

[@plutopowered1116]

Just like others have said, this is the best thing I’ve ever seen on drumeo. I can’t believe I just saw this now.

[@luxinvitas]

The importance of swing and the way to play it is crucial to drumming in general. The right pulse and knowing the basics without adding too much is the key. Daniel Glass is a great teacher. It's a pleasure to watch him play and speak with so much passion. One of the best lessons on Drumeo for sure. Thanks a lot!

[@DanielGlassDrums]

Thank you so much! I teach students from five continents privately via Skype, so if anyone is interested in digging deeper, check out this link: danielglass.com/lessons-consultations/get-private-lessons/

[@EatSleepDrumRepeat]

Thank god for drummers like Daniel who teaches the importance of understanding the history and how it relates to what we are playing.

[@rhythmantic]

What a gifted educator and communicator, as well as a soulfully swinging drummer, Daniel is.

[@markdemell3717]

He should stick to drumming. America won a couple of wars ? Canadian forces took Vimy Ridge in two weeks and the allied forces could not do it in two years .

[@GPz84]

@@markdemell3717 Amen brother.

[@DesignRhythm]

Absolutely loved this lesson. The history of the upright bass was illuminating and the concept of letting natural gravity create the note and pulse. I wish I would have had this lesson was I was younger, I have of lot work to do now to reverse bad habits, but I am exciting to get going. Thank you Drumeo / Daniel.

[@DanielGlassDrums]

My pleasure. Thanks for your very kind words!

[@bucketstuck7137]

My aunt’s friend was his manager in the early-late 00’s, and the amount of cool stories I’ve heard about this guy and his band always make me glad that they not only exist, but also that he himself is left handed.

[@miloskoprivica4225]

It's unbealivable how relaxed I was after watching this lesson. He explained basics that most self taught drummers skip throughout drumming journey. And the way he explained... man. He grabs your attention so easy you can't even get bored or consider it as just another useless lesson. Great job Drumeo!

[@warrenbrazina779]

I love Daniels playing. Pure taste, feel and exciting.

[@ernestlmorellsr]

A master drummer . He knows what he's talking about, as long as I have been watching Drumeo, this is the very first time I have ever heard a drummer that knows what he's talking about, he's a Doctor of the drums.

[@davidsuprenant893]

Daniel,you the man.!! Pure class,love your videos,and the education you share with the brotherhood of drumming.Thank you sir.You have truly educated a person who has been playing for over 50 years.love it.!!!

[@DanielGlassDrums]

Thanks for sharing. Your words are truly appreciated!

[@mattryan6886]

Daniel Glass is a fantastic drummer and educator.

[@westoneuler4065]

Easily my favorite jazz drummer of all time. Highly underrated and not talked about enough. He doesn't just know what he's supposed to play, he carefully formulated what he's supposed to play by learning all he could about why he should play it that way. And the part that amazed me the most is not only did he know how and why to play his part, he could have told us how Buddy rich would have played his part, or how Peter Erskine would play it. Daniel's knowledge of his role in music is (I think) completely unchallenged. Thank you for being not only a good drummer and teacher but also an inspiration to me, you're why I do what I do, and I can't thank you enough.

[@DanielGlassDrums]

Wow - thanks very much for the kind words. Much appreciated!

[@aaronfahy4448]

wow ! probably the most interesting, inspiring and engaging drum lesson I think I've ever seen.Thank you Daniel. Awesome musician, teacher and human being in general.

[@DanielGlassDrums]

+Aaron Fahy Thanks so much. I hope to do some more with Drumeo soon, and I also teach privately via Skype, if you have any stuff you'd like to work on more deeply. Cheers!

[@DesignerFromMars]

If you liked this you will love his podcasts. Seriously it's like getting an education for free. Thank you Daniel, your passion & dedication is not lost on me.

[@adityatyagi4009]

Brilliant player. Brilliant teacher. Thanks!

[@moshebenamram6020]

*THANK YOU GOD, MR. DANIEL GLASS AND DRUMEO!!!!* *THIS IS ABSOLUTELY UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!!!!!*

[@alanh.gonzalez9164]

Mr. Glass such a genius and great teacher. Master!!

[@thembill8246]

I'm not even a drummer, and I LOVED this through and through. I love RCR, but seeing a lefty traditional grip drummer that's this great... Chef's kiss.

[@DanielGlassDrums]

Thank you so much! IMO, these messages about motion and movement transcend any particular instrument - or even music in general. It's about accomplishing mechanical tasks in the most economical way possible, while also learning how to get them to connect with our audience in an artistic way by understanding how the masters of the past utilized them toward a particular effect (which I refer to as "the American Pulse."

[@thembill8246]

@@DanielGlassDrums I played drums for a couple years but unfortunately arthritis and tendonitis and all the other itises made it so I really couldn't keep going. My primary instrument used to be French horn, but TMJ got the best of me there, so these days it's mostly just singing and the occasional hand percussion and keyboards. There are some drummers that are just a joy to watch, and the crazy flow that you have. It's like watching Bruce Lee at work. It can be incredibly complex and intricate but you just flow through it like water.

[@theshaker6458]

one of the greatest lessons I´ve ever seen...one of the things that I liked the most was when he highlights the importance of the basics of jazz drumming...and rock drumming as well...many drummers unfortunately tend to skip steps (to be honest I have...), and use shortcuts to finally realize there´s something missing when they play. Thanks for posting, Priceless lesson.

[@DanielGlassDrums]

Thanks, this is my focus 100%. Glad you picked up on it 🙂

[@theshaker6458]

@@DanielGlassDrums thank you! Greetings from a peruvian drummer

[@FaresX2023]

I discovered Daniel Glass from Jojo Mayer DVD two years ago, now I see Daniel Glass using Jojo Mayer Sticks ... They're both great drummers, musicians & artists. Greeting!

[@DanielGlassDrums]

Thanks! Yes, the Jojo sticks come in handy for faster and more complex fusion-type tunes. And YES, that man is a monster!

[@sebastianmastropiero473]

Me encanta la manera en que enseña Daniel Glass. Me basé en sus videos para hacer una presentación en la universidad sobre la historia de la batería y su impacto en la música moderna.

[@juanpablocaro9871]

I'm an upright bass player and I learned a lot from this video. Amazing work and terrific drummer.

[@BigGuyChris88]

Love this guy! We need more drummers like this in the world. Just plain groove! And the History? I love it! Always love knowing where my instrument came from. Thanks to Drumeo for this! And thanks Daniel for being such an awesome Jazz/Big Band influence! Buddy would be proud (he wouldn't tell you though, he'd probably grunt approvingly and then shout at the Horn section). I'm so glad you played "Hey Pachuco", my favorite song from one of my favorite scenes from one of my favorite movies! What's it like to have a song that defines such a famous character like the Mask?

[@DanielGlassDrums]

+Chris Dicks Hey thanks so much for all the kind words. Although it sometimes feels like an uphill battle in the music world of today, I am really proud to have spent my career learning about and playing classic American music. A lot of folks told me I was crazy 15 years ago when I decided I wanted to start writing books and doing clinics on the subject, but I believe that if one is passionate about something, people will jump on the bandwagon, and to a great degree that has happened! As for "Hey Pachuco," it is a gift that has kept on giving for almost 25 years. Thanks for noticing!

[@taproom113]

Props DG, from a "Bandwagon-jumpin' Fool" ;-) Rock on Amigo! ^v^

[@blackberrywhite7581]

As Left handed Guitar Player finally it all makes sense seeing the Groove and the Pulse from the perspective on a left handed Drummer! Daniel Glass has got the feel for sure, seeing him play made want a Drum Kit. Excellent insight into how and why each piece of the kit is used. Thoroughly recommended whatever instrument you play. Thanks Drumeo...

[@DanielGlassDrums]

Thanks for your articulate comment!

[@Drumming-Life]

My favorite Drumeo lesson to date! Royal Crown Revue was one of my fave bands in the 90's and Daniel Glass is a huge inspiration. Great lesson!!!

[@DanielGlassDrums]

+lycanthrope2112 Thanks so much - appreciate the kind words!

[@Drumming-Life]

There are few drummers that have had such a large impact on my style as you. Wish that you would have taught at KSU while I studied music there.

[@DanielGlassDrums]

Thanks much - I really appreciate that. And it's not too late, you know. I teach and offer consultations via Skype, if you ever want to dig into any aspects of your drumming a bit deeper.

[@ronaldgenendlis6423]

The cymbals are amazing!! The different tones on them are awesome dude

[@Deech72]

So many nuggets of knowledge that so many people miss and that’s so important. Thank you for adding this lesson and Daniel for some true education.

[@user-fh7yr5lb2f]

СПАСИБО за ВАШЕ творчество которое ВЫ несёте людям! Здоровья и творческих успехов!

[@coopercooper8406]

This is exactly what I need right now… have been blending bits and pieces of shuffles, and spangalangs, and whatever, and have also been trying to see how few notes l can use to propel a complex groove. Put the click on the upbeat ..

[@AdrianTheDrummer]

this makes me so happy. i love daniel glass. so underrated!

[@jlab232]

Wow! What a great drummer and a awesome teacher 👍

[@DanielGlassDrums]

+Jlab 23 Thanks!

[@drumstudiomonchengladbach8131]

This is what I call a REALLY VALUABLE! lesson Although thought I knew a lot about the history of drum-set -(playing/independence) this video filled a lot of gaps I had about the history of drumset-playing! THIS is by far one of the most valuable videos/lessons on your channel! Thank you, drumeo, and Daniel Glass very very much for this. I made this video a "must-see" for my students! Again a big THANK YOU to drumeo and Mr. Glass.

[@DanielGlassDrums]

Thanks. If you're in Germany, I host a drumming intensive south of Frankfurt every year. We'll be back next October. Details: danielglass.com/2023-euro-jazz-intensive/

[@Zenony]

I do not know why, but every time I watch some new video of Mr Glass I got strong emotions about how beautiful drumming can say or express so many beautiful and deep things to/of our souls. Thank you, mate! That's the principal reason of good music - to profoundly touch our limited existence with Greatness. God bless You, Daniel.

[@DanielGlassDrums]

+Zenony Thanks - what a beautiful thing to say! Like yourself, I have deep feelings about the profound effect that drumming and music can have on our soul. To that effect, I"ll be launching a PodCast in the next couple of weeks that will offer my take on music, rhythm and LIFE. Please sign up for my e-Newsletter at DanielGlass.com if you want to receive notice about this launch. Thanks again for your wonderful comment!

[@michaelpivik5326]

so cool to see this guys presentation at PASIC17, great drummer with a strong sense of passion for what he does, and a real humble guy to talk to.

[@DanielGlassDrums]

Thanks Michael! Glad you were able to check out the PASIC presentation - was an incredible experience to be a part of!

[@Twoholesofman]

Daniel is one of the greats. A treat to watch anything he does.

[@tsal245]

This is AWESOME! I love how Daniel told everything, AWESOME! Respect! Ive learnd so many things in a short while and I start understanding stuff so fast, I have to say thank you DRUMEO!! Yes!

[@emilioleroy]

Superbe, toute l'histoire de la batterie (et de la musique Jazz ...) est là, depuis ses origines : h.hat sur les 2 & 4 (backbeat sense), B.drum sur tous les temps ("fathering" the bass drum, balance entre les 4 membres), ce qui malheureusement ne se fait plus, débit en croches (binaires et/ou ternaires - "swing feel"), le tout avec le sourire, sans oublier la tenue vestimentaire impeccable (chemise, cravate, coupe de cheveux ...), en respect pour le public, dans la tradition pure ... Un régal pour les yeux, les oreilles & le cerveau, la culture toujours au service du public, toute l'histoire du Swing expliquée (concept pas facile à démontrer ...) comme seuls les Américains savent le jouer, un vrai régal ! Daniel Glass, personnage sympathique & cultivé, nerveux comme il le dit mais relax & swingant dans son drumming, une vraie personnalité que je viens de découvrir, passionnant !

[@thomasbentin2205]

This guy is so f……. awesome! As a beginner drummer I am so glad I discovered Daniel Glass now, big inspiration! Thanks for bringing him on Drumeo and I gonna head over to your site now Daniel. Thanks!

[@fuzzylogiceire]

That arrangement of Viva Las Vegas was fantastic! Love the Afro Cuban groove Daniel threw into the song!

[@DanielGlassDrums]

+fuzzylogiceire Thanks - the original song definitely has a Latin flavor to it. I just brought out a little more of a JAZZ treatment of it!

[@fuzzylogiceire]

+Daniel Glass I'm not familiar with the original to be honest. I know the famous chorus of course but can't recall the music as I haven't ever listened to Elvis' music properly. I enjoyed the hell out of your bands arrangement though, ended up buying it.

[@DanielGlassDrums]

Great - thank you very much for the support!

[@willcochran5555]

+Daniel Glass I'm absolutely in love with your setup! So smart. Props

[@taproom113]

Check out the song IN the movie. Good times ... ^v^

[@steijnmuller7228]

Finding that fulcrum and in turn making steady natural strokes is essential for any drummer! Rebound is everything

[@DanielGlassDrums]

Agreed!

[@crimsun7186]

Awesome. Couldn't expect less from Drumeo. What's not to like about a Drummer that not only tells you how it is, but why it is so?

[@TheMajorBlock]

Daniel Glass has to be one of the drummers that perfectly embodies the elegance and complexity in drum both technique and feel masterfully. Just as breathing and walking. Really appreciate that kind of approach : )

[@ronnyraygunz8718]

danny glass, masterclass! your knowledge of American drumming history that you share is life changing. the way you teach is philosophic, and when you learn the roots of what your playing it brings it all together. thank you! that drum face tho, yeesh!

[@DanielGlassDrums]

+Ronald Sperrazza Thanks for the very kind words. As they say - two out of three ain't bad. :-)

[@SaschaBachmann-sb-drums]

I was lucky to get some lessons from Daniel at his home office in ny. He is a very good teacher & drummer.

[@lio899]

I love his Early Drumming book, the guy is such a great instructor

[@guiddrums]

Hi Daniel! Your approach is awesome, thanks for sharing with the world your teachings. Right now I'm studying your book "The Commandments of Early Rhythm and Blues Drumming" and definitely opened my mind! Greetings from Brazil

[@DanielGlassDrums]

Thanks @Guilherme! Please shoot me an email if you have any questions about the book or pulse in general. All the best to you in Brazil.

[@jarrahdrum]

Only discovered him today. Awsome!

[@billykohler9153]

Great song. Killer dynamics in the solo.

[@jeromesilva4503]

i just finished checking out a 5:19 video that i thumb-nail clicked accidentally called ''Daniel Glass: Drum Solo'' (it's HQ / Drummerworld quality and i never heard of Mr. Glass until seeing that and now .... yep, you guessed it! >>> STRAIGHT into favorites / bookmarks !

[@2HGVS]

Just jumping into the drumming world at age 39 after a decade of bass and about 25 years of keys. LOVE this video (and killer grooves, man, I envy your bassists!). Seeing it broken down like this really drives home why I'm driving my wife nuts with the basics right now. :-D

[@DanielGlassDrums]

+mrokern She should be grateful :-)

[@mickywatnots3700]

What an incredibly talented player!! this guy is proper DRUMS through and through! fantastic!

[@danneu8]

This is probably my favorite lesson you guys have done. Fantastic playing as well.

[@andrewcooper7813]

One of the best grooving player you have had on. Fantastic

[@sandrav2817]

Amazing. Favorite lesson i have seen on you tube yet! Thank you Daniel Glass! and i'm only 28 minutes in...

[@DanielGlassDrums]

Thanks for the terrific feedback, @Sandra V

[@traviswoodall6547]

This guy is a true inspiration. An honor to watch him play! Thanks

[@VLAD.VLASENKO]

the best one on drumeo!!!

[@DanielGlassDrums]

+Vlad Vlasenko Thank you very much!!

[@lanceh4653]

@Daniel Glass, I also meant to say thanks for all the history on the backbeat. When I was in college I did a speech on the evolution of the Hi-Hat. It was fun to try to track down how it evolved and see all the iterations that came before.

[@DanielGlassDrums]

+Lance H Very cool. it's up to us to keep this history alive for future generations. Keep swingin!

[@HFJR1234-p9k]

Simply Fantastic! That was one of the best sessions I've ever watched... Thank you so much Daniel Glass and Drumeo... Daniel, although I'm Right handed, I played the drums left handed for 10 years, simply because I was so crazy about Ian Paice... for the last one year, I've shifted to playing Right handed... I hope I can some day play like you... love your style of drumming and totally love your approach of getting into the history and evolution of drumming... that is something that always intrigued me...

[@donw9858]

Glad to see you bring the drumming necessity that is jazz to Drummond and the masses

[@MateuszModrzejewski]

Daniel is great. I've been checkim him out for some time now, his lessons about the origins and evolution of the drumset and analysis of some the oldest American music (and drumming) styles are awesome. They really give you a deep insight in where this whole drumming thing is coming from. This guy really knows what he's talking about. I'm not from America, but as a drummer who loves his instrument I'm really interested in stuff like this and I believe that every drummer should have knowledge about the history of drumming - Daniel shares this knowledge in a very in-depth and informative, yet accessible way. I also really like Daniel's tasty and groovy drumming, loved his composition for the vibes trio arranged for a big band! Also, besides being a great player, he's very entertaining to watch as well - loved some of the flamboyant fills and the awesome drumming faces! Great lesson overall. Looking forward to more! Best regards and have a great 2016

[@MatthewParsonsDrumsAndAudio]

Wow, this was a really insightful lesson Daniel! Guess what I'm doing for the next 2 months, simple beats letting gravity work to rework my own playing.

[@DanielGlassDrums]

+Matthew Parsons Killer! Glad you had a good takeaway.

[@ronaldpapa8182]

This guy is just that freakin’ good! Love him!!!!

[@michaelbaratto7026]

*The evolution of drums* American music - so cool - thank you - Greetings from Germany and Austria! Michael

[@DanielGlassDrums]

Thanks Michael! Good to hear from you.

[@charlesaxon5406]

Great to see Daniel on Drumeo, fantastic tutorial.

[@Deech72]

This was perfect timing for me since I'm recording music adapted for a 1920's silent film. No ride!!:)

[@TheSaneMe]

i just watch this without blink.its really worth every minutes !!!

[@deadisnext]

I am so happy to see this! Love Royal Crown Revue. Mugzy's Move is the such a classic and inspirational album for me.

[@DanielGlassDrums]

+Dominick Camera Thanks! You can find Viva Las Vegas on our CD "Greetings from Hollywood"

[@jasonhall5359]

Love seeing this as a fellow left handed drummer

[@champagne213]

A great educator! Even this 20 year yet learned something new.

[@DanielGlassDrums]

Awesome, thanks!

[@champagne213]

​@@DanielGlassDrums I'm fascinated by the early evolution of drumset playing and checked out your videos on the Vic Firth site. I'm hoping to find a copy of your DVD asap!

[@DanielGlassDrums]

@@champagne213 Thanks, Joshua. You can buy "The Century Project" DVD from my website here: danielglass.com/portfolio/the-century-project/ If you buy it off the website, I'll throw a free gift in with your package. :-)

[@orthodrummer7945]

I could watch him just play the opening number ‘Viva Las Vegas’ all day 👌

[@DanielGlassDrums]

Awesome - thank you!

[@andre-michelgoulet6933]

Holy war face! Is that the secret to groovin' like a boss? Anyways, the best lessons on Drumeo are always the ones with history bits, which this is a stellar example of.

[@DanielGlassDrums]

+André-Michel Goulet Thanks, and yes "super drummer face" can take you a long way in life :-)

[@dodeka]

Saw Mr. Glass do a lil clinic in a tiny drum shop in San Jose, CA a couple years back. He was really cool and down to earth. Also, one of the few people that for some reason look a lot younger in person and older in pics and vid. Got one of his books signed. I remember him (there and on The Mask) playing righty. Makes me wonder if he switched up for the challenge. True test of a good/mature drummer, I'd say, to be an ambidextrous player.

[@DanielGlassDrums]

+dodeka Thanks much for the kind words. Although I wish I was ambidextrous, I have to clarify that I'm lefty 100% of the time. The drummer in The Mask was RCR's previous guy (I joined 6 months after the movie was shot), and who knows, maybe you had your reverse glasses on in San Jose. Thanks again.

[@Tachot123]

This isn't about this video (although i enjoyed it) but please get Joey Baron to talk about his life, drumming and musical freedom. This needs to happen!

[@averagebusinessmen2]

Absolutely ROCKIN the left-handed setup, that might be the most impressive part to me

[@deadisnext]

Ahhhh…the power of old school. its just so ferocious.

[@DanielGlassDrums]

+Dominick Camera Thanks - couldn't agree more. Just channeling the amazing power of the old skool players!

[@Combustion47]

So so good , a pleasure to watch and listen to.

[@hddrummer8838]

Daniel, along with Rich Redmond, Chris Coleman, Benny Greb, have to be the best clinicians in the world.

[@DanielGlassDrums]

+henry diaz Well, thank you kindly!

[@ronnieprevatt4804]

A true drumming treasure

[@RossFox]

Wow,incredible! Really informative and Daniel Glass not only teaches but gives drum history too.

[@TheJoshdyer123]

finally a left handed drummer, I thought i was the only one. Great drumming. love this guy.

[@DanielGlassDrums]

+josh dyer Hey Josh. You're not alone - in fact, you need to join the "Lefty Drummers Rule" group on Facebook. It's a great little community of us hard core lefties - getting our groove on in our own particular way!

[@TheJoshdyer123]

+Daniel Glass. yes I will. thanks for mentioning that to me.

[@Syl3ntM4rtyr]

Wow man... A year and a couple months late to the party, but 10:19 is the best explanation of drumming I've ever heard. Thanks for the lesson Daniel!

[@DanielGlassDrums]

Thank YOU for the kind words, Sir!

[@MrRichardNoggin]

his velocity and consitancy of dynamics is really something

[@larry88008]

What's difficult is getting the simplicity. Thanks to the great players and videos.

[@mariocarrancoiii1377]

Wow..!! Amazing drummer, I have homework..!! Thanxxx drumeo and thanxxx Mr. Daniel.

[@cyphdrumbum]

Great lesson in both drumming and drumming itself. Loved it! Had classes with Michael Lauren and he speaks alot of drum history ,a topic I think got lost in time. Big hug Daniel Glass and thanks for this lesson!!

[@DanielGlassDrums]

+Jose Ribeiro Thanks Jose! If you're interested in digging more deeply into the history of the drum set and the way we play it, feel free to check out my DVD "The Century Project," which looks at 100 years of evolution and includes 11 vintage kits. Hard copy or digital download option. You will dig: danielglass.com/merchandise/

[@cyphdrumbum]

+Daniel Glass will do! and again,thank you for this lesson! Cheers!

[@AmrddH]

Glad you got Daniel on! Love that guy!

[@stephenbru]

Damn...This guy answered so many questions that I always thought about !!!!

[@DanielGlassDrums]

Excellent - glad I could help clear some things up!

[@JACsDrumShack]

What an amazing video! Thank you Daniel, and thank you Drumeo. I loved learning about the history of drumming pulse and how that has transcended, but yet evolved throughout the years. I also loved watching Daniel play. A true professional! I'm going to look into DVDs mentioned as well! I love drums and I love history. What a perfect way to marry those together!

[@DanielGlassDrums]

+AudibleLibations Thanks so much for the kind words! I try to involve history/evolution in everything I teach - because I believe that understanding CONTEXT is one of the best ways for a student to learn and retain material. I like to call it "the why behind the what."