Funkin' Up Your Hi Hats! w/ Syncopation (Beginner/Intermediate)

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[@dustinmarco7268]

Yes sir! A series based upon that book would be killer. Love your videos man.

[@CharlesTPrimm]

Bruce Becker’s new take on this is fabulous!

[@victor_wang_1]

My teacher taught me jazz using this book. I'd do the basic swing pattern, 2+4 hi hat, then snare triplets using the book, but only the last two notes (skipping the "1" in "1-trip-let").. Then I'd do it all with the bass drum. Then I'd do snare for "trips" and bass for "lets". Then I'd do it all with the hi hat on 1 and 3! It truly is endless.

[@simonnorth2465]

This this this 🔥 This is EXACTLY the type of content we need more of. I personally really struggle with creatively applying these books to the kit. PLEASE do more of these types of video. You're a legend, Rob.

[@danielsjogren4496]

I love your drumless tracks on spotify! I have been playing along to "take six" for over a year now and i just cant get enough of that beat. You are a living legend just so you know. Much love from Sweden.

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

Thanks for that, man 🙂Greetings from Canada 🇸🇪 🫱🏼‍🫲🏾🇨🇦

[@tonyvalenti6614]

How crazy! I’m 66 and used that exact book in private lessons in my teens! Still have it! 😁 You rock Beatdown! 😎👍🏻

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

It’s definitely a timeless classic 🏆

[@williamblake]

​@@RobBeatdownBrownpage 33! :0)

[@64BJH]

I got so much out of this book - one of the best books ever, the more you want the more it gives! Great idea for a series Rob!

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

Well said 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@zeichner42]

Yes! I never tire of videos that show new ways to use this excellent book. Please keep them coming!

[@pibroch]

Yes please Rob, I’d love to have you teach us more variations of yours from the book. And thanks for helping me with this excellent channel.

[@tonyvalenti6614]

Got this book in my teens in the 70’s. Just recently gave it to my beginner drummer granddaughter. Now I just sent her this link! Timing is everything! 😎👍🏻

[@zumb42]

Ted Reed's book is a must. A real drummer can't be a real one without it.

[@juliecroussette]

I love this series! I will dust off my Syncopation book :) And follow the series. Super fun. Groovy. Thanks!

[@CharlesTPrimm]

Greetings from the Emerald City!

[@johanneskalt2775]

Really appreciating this video. Been searching around recently how to get into some funkyness on the drums. This gives me a great starting point! Thanks a lot and looking forward those next ones!

[@Neal_Schier]

Rob, not sure if we say this often enough but thank you for all you do in these instructional videos. You explain, demonstrate, and motivate--- everything a great teacher should do. Many thanks!

[@LoweCommotionStudio]

I'm 55 and picked up drums again 2 years ago after not playing since I was 19. I forgot all about that book from my 5-6th grade drum lessons all those years ago!

[@Billjpb19]

I had this book when I first started playing the drums in the 6th grade (1992) I’m going to go get it again!!! Thanks for the memories!

[@eduardoleiva7155]

Man, thanks so much for all the work you do. Such a big help.

[@mikehawkheir5554]

Right when i want to quit drums, RB brings me back!!

[@michaeljames8594]

Brilliant Rob! Excellent idea to bring this classic book to life. I've avoided the book because I didn't want to play the rhythms incorrectly. Your examples are exactly what those of us who don't understand time notation, truly need. What a treasure heritage video library this will be. Sync on!

[@jeffbradford6453]

Can't believe you pulled that book out, l got that in 1979 when l had my first lessons, still have it and still run through some pages now and then. Jeff from down under

[@richardshiarella3578]

I vote, yes! More of Syncopation-based videos

[@ericdoyle4922]

Video 2 brought me here.... love it.

[@Wade522]

A series like this would be awesome.

[@user-br3pd3cp7t]

Thank you for this Rob. A great reminder of the value of the Syncopation book. A series would be great.

[@lemonysnick5171]

Damn, that snare is ridiculous. Great video, thanks! Would love a series!!

[@deanmoriarty9508]

Yeah, a series on Syncopation would be great, thanks from Australia.

[@antonribkin5319]

One word - MORE! More information about how to apply this book to practice! And of course huge thanks for your work, I learned so much from your channel already!

[@FelixG2070]

That last ‘swung’ groove reminded me of Will Calhoun (Ignorance is bliss) .. Cheers!!

[@elitedrumlessons6174]

I use and teach from this book, but never thought of this exercise! It will be practiced!

[@groovesolo3162]

Hey Rob, you're the coolest drummer i know. When you showed the book I had a shock. I have forgotten about him ! I found it in my shelf. Ahhh a lot of work ahead! THANKS. 😎🤘

[@niallcurran7894]

A series of videos on this book would be incredible coach. I'm in!! Love your work man.

[@krashboomboing]

Thanks Rob, always helps to get back to The Book. Someday, I am sure you will do Gaddiments 😊❤

[@aflatironwade27]

When I was in high school they called this “The Blue Book” absolute masterpiece

[@tommumma1435]

Thank you! Love this stuff! I’m 72 years old and you’ve given me new life! Just ordered my first merch item! Of course it was a “tradition” tee shirt!

[@thereminundergrad]

My dude Mr Brown, I'd love to see more vids based off Syncopation, this one's fantastic!

[@davidgomersall7185]

100% yes to a series on Syncopation. I sometimes dive back into it just to play exercises and brush up on my reading skills but definitely not using it to its full potential...

[@michaelv.3655]

Absolutely ! I'd love to see more on that.

[@emergentform1188]

Thanks Rob, so appreciate you my friend. Hooray RB!

[@earthjustice01]

Totally agree that "Syncopation" is the book!

[@luigisavoia2401]

This is great and a whole series will be even better. I've used this book a lot but it's nice to watch and actually hear what each exercise sounds like so I know whether I'm doing it right or not. Great thank you. After this maybe we can tackle the Chapin book.

[@incominghitdadirt9587]

Yes👍i am interested!

[@gorfilm]

Great one Rob! Surely it came when I need it, as always :) Would like to see more lessons using this book, that's a great idea.

[@junebugsmithington]

More of this please.. I'm ready!

[@doncarol]

I WOULD REALLY ENJOY MORE LESSONS!

[@RVADrummer]

Keep the flow going with this lesson series brogame!!!!!

[@user-yc8yv1uk1r]

"boom bap is all you need to shake a building"....badass

[@user-hy1tl1pd6y]

Yes, more of this!

[@dairyairman]

I heard those swung versions and right away I was thinking Chuck Brown!

[@josephb.8700]

Looking forward to the series!

[@greenapplepromotions]

Yes more please I have that book..Please do the series on those lesson..School me Beatdown 🥁

[@SoleymoonPercussion]

So good!! Thanks Rob 🤗 Yes, I'm very interested in more of those You're da Bomb! 🙌

[@user-je7vg7ff8f]

Would love to see you do a video series based on the Syncopation book!

[@helmutfetz4083]

Great Idea Doin this "Real Deal" Book!🍀♥️😎

[@hubertried19]

THANKS! I look forward to see mo syncopaption videos like this!

[@usmarine4700]

Love to see the series.

[@earthjustice01]

"Boom bap is all need to shake a building." - I love this quote

[@Davokane888]

I have this book but never could understand it fully, thanks for this rob, great lessons as always😎

[@stephanmarcouxdrums4877]

I can't look at this book anymore, I did use it too much and did rebuy 3 times in the past for overusing, with time and teaching. But I forgot how Freaking Beautiful your drum kit is! W○w, superb!

[@noegarza4746]

I received that book over 26 years ago from my drum teacher.....its funny to see it

[@jasonrobley2109]

Looking forward to future installments in this series, as always, thanks for the cool content!

[@craigwilliams501]

Yes please!

[@matts229]

Great Video. I Would love to see a series on this book and how to use it around the kit.

[@peterbartone4123]

Great topic Rob!

[@george-rk7yu]

Really cool idea Rob, please continue with these lessons.

[@murrad01]

More Syncopation!!!

[@penaman1]

Awesome. Love that you’re doing this! Great book.

[@tmaddrummer]

Thanks and Blessings Rob!

[@greggokunami59]

Love it!

[@jacobabourdeau2944]

Fun to play along. Thanks

[@Rick-zd7oz]

Love this! Would love more like it.

[@howiedrummer1]

Love this book, I am very happy that your going to do this series. Great to have fresh ideas for practice. Eddie Howie Charleston West Virginia

[@jamesgott5038]

Sweet, love it, I’ll be trying these out right away. Thanks.

[@msaradio7455]

This is great!!

[@pedrorodriguez319]

Thanks Rob, definitely interested. keep them coming

[@erikziak1249]

I played around using and combining various of these, even adding "barks" on the hi-hat up to the point that I overused it. 😀 And I have no formal education, cannot read notes and do not have that book (or any other book on drumming). And did not play over 5 years. I miss it.

[@gregpepper6053]

Got my copy and ready for your insight on how to take those patterns and turn them into music!

[@robb7565]

Breaking down the book and creating exercise. Sometimes your genius is genius 🧠

[@stevenobrien595]

Excellent!

[@terrybarnett3347]

Your awesome love the videos. You are a great teacher

[@r.c.2167]

Very interested. Love the channel and what you do.

[@JorgeParagliding]

Thanks for this series! I am currently using this book for syncopation only on my snare drum. Your video now has showed another way to get more out of this book!

[@djshad1885]

Thanks Rob for the cool tips. Love how you encourage people to add musical flavor and applied imagination to your rudiments exercises. My old teacher always said...play musical not mechanical. Cheers brother. Keep stickin it to em.

[@frederickchubay9657]

Yes, Rob! More videos regarding using the Syncopation book, please. I play out of this book pretty much every session.

[@Mikeluvdrums]

That was groovy !

[@josephnitti9262]

Rob, you're the best!! Ive been waiting to have someone to post on how to use this book on the kit!

[@richardliles4415]

Thank you, I’m going right to the next lesson

[@Christlifestyle]

Let's do it! Awesome videos

[@tonydinovo]

Love this video. It’d be cool to see videos about some of the other classics too. Like Stick Control or Accents and Rebounds.

[@dereksmith5242]

Great idea

[@richfox1255]

I paid $4 for my copy of Syncopation (new) about 7 billion years ago. Can’t believe I still have it!

[@quentingiudici]

More on this book would be awesome

[@lesscott8364]

Hello Rob, Thanks for sharing!!! :)

[@bbm2913]

What you say Beat Down?!! Are you serious? Man, I've been waiting on this from you.

[@JT-hw6mq]

Yes!

[@germangillig]

ya'man, great idea working series of syncopation! you grub Rob! thank you, greatings from argentina!

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

Thanks, man. Greets from Canada 🇦🇷 🫱🏼‍🫲🏾🇨🇦

[@AndrewTimosca]

[0:00] Intro [1:10] How to Play the Exercises [2:20] Exercises - Straight > 2:20 Exercise 1 > 2:50 Exercise 2 > 3:17 Exercise 3 > 3:45 Exercise 4 [4:16] Exercises - Swung
 > 4:16 Exercise 1 > 4:52 Exercise 2 > 5:21 Exercise 3 > 5:50 Exercise 4 [6:20] Outro

[@gustavusjohnson6127]

Like it! I’ve done the same thing working on my bass drum technique and accuracy.

[@boogymank1060]

BrAvO BeAtDoWn 👏🥁🔥

[@macfinster3]

Great 👍🏽 yes , please!! Ted Reed!!