Gettin' Your Ghost Notes Right! 👻 - With 5 Easy Exercises

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I'm in an airport bar but I have my sticks with me.

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Same! Lol but there’s no wrong time to drum

[@helemaalnicks6215]

This topic is very closely related to grip. Grip leads to control, control leads to being able to adjust volume very precisely.

[@blakenunndrums]

A.K.A. dynamics?? ;)

[@e-ternell]

love your snare

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[@icarus8201]

Thanks for the video ! very practical and usefull!

[@nen.user.3764]

Thanks again rob

[@jameshetfield1792]

U deserve another subscriber. The best ghost notes lesson in the KZbin

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Fantastic channel I’m a late starter at the drum kit Been a electronic composer for near on 25 years It’s so great to have this channel as it’s opening me up to all the techniques And it’s crazy to think the amount of musicality involved It’s such an amazing instrument 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

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That’s one of the most beautiful snare drums I’ve ever seen.

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This snare Sound makes me happy! Thank you for this lesson!

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I bought 2 T-shirts, Groove responsibly and Life, they are beautiful and their colors are cool as well. Good stuff, man! And of course, thanks for these videos, it made me a real drummer with solid technical background :)

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[@robertryder1097]

Great lesson - thanks. Off topic, but curious about the nice harmonics ringing in the snare drum. Is that intentional? Do you / can you tune for it?

[@jonnywells6006]

Thanks!

[@jonnywells6006]

These are quality lessons. Don't forget to pay your teacher. Drum on!

[@ivannio4783]

Cheers from Denmark :)

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Superb Stuff...

[@xxxammer]

nice snare

[@pdp7653]

Bro... I love your channel! You have soooo much groove! Love your work! Thanks for the tips.

[@tumelomalatji5771]

Nice. Will learn a lot from that exercise

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[@Alienssanjudrums]

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Good, solid stuff as always, as always. Can get lazy with this kind of thing. He's right about the merch, too. I snagged a couple of 'rudeboy' teez and now people are smiling more, colors seem brighter and the women just can't seem to leave me alone.

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Another excellent video Beatdown. Great stuff!

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Thanks, Rob.

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Another great video, good job on the editing!

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You'll make me buy a set of Avantone mics. Love your channel man!

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Really "must have"👍

[@knowyourenemy50]

Number 4 and 5 sound exactly the same. it's really hard to practice them separately even after i slowed it down.

[@natanaelkevin2025]

Rob i have a question, ive been overwhelmed by all of this exercises, and lessons what should i do as a basic drummer ( ive been playing for quite a while tho ) to practice in this youtube environment.. should i just keep practicing all of them?

[@HeinekenPete]

...on Tap #2, is the kick doubling on '1e' and '3e' ?? Sure sounds like it's from your excellent "Play your Kick with Strenght & Speed" lesson...

[@tunesoop7653]

Good stuff! But do 'Ghost' (band) use ghost notes?

[@marklar53]

Snare rims hate him

[@trewgodell]

Exercise 1 @2:23 Exercise 2 @ 3:27 Exercise 3A @4:48 Exercise 3B @6:15 Exercise 4 @7:32 Exercise 5 @8:50

[@010aray]

As a self taught drummer who's been basically winging it and learning by ear for 25 years I've found from your lessons that I was actually doing a lot of things 90% correct. Your lessons have quickly made that 10% that was missing into 3% missing from my need to practice more often. I wish KZbin and Dr. Beatdown had been available in the early 90s when I decided to play. Thanks for all you do Dr. Beatdown and the rudiment shirt not only looks good on this guy, but it's a super helpful practice aid when left on a hangar in front of me.

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

Awesome. And thanks for supporting! 🙂🤘🏽

[@angeloprice7319]

I was a nice self taught drummer in the 80s. I could keep a nice beat even played in some money making bands. Stopped drumming in 86. 32 years later. I got a drum kit. Had no Idea what a shuffle, ghost notes or types of rolls or that drills even existed. Well I’m listening and damn Soooo much good stuff to learn. Where would I be if I would have learned a few things earlier in life. I couldn’t even do a proper roll. But Oh! There are many type rolls 😂. I’m 61 and learning and about to purchase the drummer for hire t shirt for support.Thank you Dr. Beat Down Brown.

[@justintimebaker5328]

I started playing in the late 80s but I'm like u I thought myself everything except when I was 10 a guy showed me a 4/4 beat and I took off thinking I was a decent drummer until I watched Rob the first time and I was blown away by what I was missing and how many things I had right already. I play the guitar and bass too and these videos have helped tighten up my playing on those instruments too.

[@frippertonics6421]

Not just ghost notes... Silky Smooth Ghost Notes? I'm in.

[@seelanne]

Good lesson. And damn: this snare sounds really badass.

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I've hit this thing a million times already and it never gets old 🤩#AnF

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For sure !

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I think I should write a plugin that auto-posts these two comments to each new video you post: 1) awesome video 2) good lord that snare sounds amazing

[@blakenunndrums]

What am I doing right now?? I *already* have my sticks out, ready to go, of course! lol As a righty, learning open versus closed strokes/multibounce, and good clean rolls, drags and accented notes on my left hand, have been crucial. Still working at it as always, and these exercises are great for that! Phenomenal playing and demonstrations, Rob! Thanks for being a great educator! Happy drumming, everyone!

[@PatMcGuireMusic]

Hi Rob. I'm not a drummer but, as a writer/producer, your videos really help for understanding and creating realistic, dynamic drum parts. Thank you. New sub.

[@centerfielder45]

“Trust Dr.Beatdown” Always.

[@nealmascarenhas1262]

I am New to Drums and I've wanted to Play the track by Porcupine Tree - Sound of Muzak. This breakdown sure helps me understand how to play the Ghost notes better from whatever i can grasp from this video. Thank you so much. However I Request to Do a Lesson for that track if possible atleast the different groves if not the whole Song.

[@itayblum3405]

Rob you are THE best.. was looking for ghost notes tutorial, this is perfect ! Greetings from Israel

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Thanks Brother✌👊😎🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

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"Hey what you doing right now?" I need to practice lol

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[@drumalong4576]

😯 Look how low those ghosts are! Who'd of thunk being a one inch wonder could be a good thing? Thanks for another excellent lesson Rob, your lessons have made the quickest progress in my control, I use your singles and doubles workouts every day

[@spudmint]

I'm just starting to learn ghost notes now and big thanks for your video. My beginner eye can't see/understand the technique difference between the bounce and the drag versions but I'm hoping at some point I'll be able to start seeing and understanding the difference. Looking forward to trying these excersises!

[@chirrupsving1317]

He strikes the closed hihat with the shoulder of the stick - but I noticed, that his left leg is in motion. Can someone please explain what is going on?

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Thank you so much for your job, Rob! Greeting from Belarus.

[@mrmisfit635]

Those ghost notes create the perfect haunting affect on that snare!

[@psychlos21]

I love your snare sound. How do I get that sound? I have a Pork Pie snare with an Onyx head but do not get nice ghost notes.

[@mojipeemcoon]

How can you play with ring on the finger? i have a ring problem.

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I fucking love you, Beatdown!

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Good teacher beat down brown, Good lesson, Thx rob brown 👍🏾!

[@isaackhaw9418]

That snare drum sounds killer. Bell brass?

[@guadalupeeg5034]

Can you please do a Rosanna tutorial for the ghost notes.

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

Ghost notes get me laid now! Thanks!

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I'm ready for another Beatdown

[@markodianezevic9576]

very helpfull mr. Brown !!!

[@jameshetfield1792]

Can you how you use your fingers to do the ghost notes?

[@CooperDrums]

Great video Rob! I LOVE using ghost notes in my beats. They just make the best come to life and really bring out the groove. Keep up the awesome and informative videos!

[@gapingshanus]

What mics are you using

[@chinmaykalyankar1291]

Hi Rob! Big fan from India, I have just begun drumming and although I have a tutor your videos are just helping me perfectly with the rudiments. Love the workout videos especially. My coach is only concerned about my speed, and you my friend have taught me the importance of control before anything. Can't thank you enough for your efforts. Can you please make workout videos of paradiddle , five stroke roll as well? I'm trying to learn paradiddle but cannot do it with a fluidity. Please help. Thanks once again.

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I want a rudeboy bumper sticker.

[@mrt5342]

Been in a process of convincing myself to learn (read: PRACTICE) ghost notes. Being a rock/metal self taught guy, I've been hunting for a really simplified way to apply the concept...BAM! Pretty sure I just found it! In addition to being a super informative lesson, on a fundamental "tool" to add to the kit, I really like how there is no stopping, no filler, just one lesson after the other, a little jam, and now go practice! It's getting harder and harder to watch "instructional" clips without leaving early. Thanks for both!

[@brunoanderson2570]

That snare is money.

[@clubuldemuzicabuftea7921]

Aaaaand the inevitable question: what snare is that? It sounds great!

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

Haha. It’s a 14x6.5 A&F Raw Brass 🔥

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Splendid tuition

[@connorcampbell144]

I can't even play a ghost note! I find them so hard.

[@eschaef71]

This is your chance. I'd say start with that first exercise and stay on it till you can do it. This is a great instructional video. Good luck and report back!!

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Ready to go Dr.

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I want that shirt👕👚🎽

[@robertscranton8293]

Rob...really like your down to earth teaching style...and you leave out the hot dogging stuff that is a frustration to learning drummers. Thank you.

[@Tjarven]

That snaredrum rims kills your sticks man :D

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

I can assure you that when it’s an A&F, you just shut up and accept it 🤩

[@brianstorm597]

Can't believe it, I was watching your 5 year old ghost notes video a couple of hours ago and you give us a new one. God bless you man, best instructor on youtube!

[@khandrum]

What snare drum is that can someone tell me pls

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

A&F 14x6.5 Raw Brass

[@petermoeller5901]

Just started learning ghost notes and stumbled across this during lunch break at work, will try this when I'm near my kit again. long time watcher, now subscribed to the channel 😆

[@dillardfilth8933]

I hesitated on watching this one cause I know Beatdown plays traditional grip (and I don't). Boom! Match grip! Thanks for having our backs Rob!

[@thomasbentin2205]

Newbie drummer here, anyone: what is the concept of the Drag? I dont get it..... a link to get more info is fine if explaninig is too long. Also thanks for a great channel Rob! Gonna get me one of those hoodies 👊

[@rikkyaxelrod4336]

I know right Drummers,that snare drum of Rob's sound's slamming!! Sand those sticks down LOL PEACE Great lesson's thanks a million, Peace ✌️🔥🥁😎

[@Drumaastra]

I love your lessons brother. I feel lot of positivity in approach and to the point. Bring it on !!

[@rougefive7380]

Nice lesson!!

[@jonnywells6006]

These are quality lessons. Don't forget to pay your teacher. Drum on, friends!

[@davidkabithi2896]

Yeah there goes the bro again

[@CameronBartholomew]

Three grooves for ghost notes -- 1) Spin Doctors "Two Princes"; 2) Toto "Rosanna"; 3) Dennis Chambers' Fatback Groove. Those three will last you for years.... and pretty much make you a master of ghost notes.

[@shiftfocus3583]

Wow sir ! Thanks alot for being so generous! I started following you now as my mentor. 🇳🇵

[@lew123drums]

Rob, Back checking this video out again (reviewing your info, great stuff!) and wondered if you could make a $90 snare sound as good dynamically ... with the ghosting to be precise ... quiet but accurate ghost notes. The shell of this one makes the accent sound like a gunshot and seriously increases the dynamic range. I would like to suggest that the notation be kept on the screen when you are playing. Plenty of room on the screen not to interfere with a little bit of magic ...

[@gfunkkowboy]

Well done Rob

[@ourfragrancejourney3911]

Bro... something if off with the set 🤔 it’s driving my OCD crazy. Is it the hi hat stand that’s making it look like the set isn’t centered?

[@rallyeraidr7841]

Question...Do you use a change of position on the impact point of the snare head at all, (along with the dynamic change)?...I've often moved the stick off center a bit to get that 'ring' from my snare (using a 1989 Brady Jarrah ply snare - 5mm shell). Your snare is a terrific sounding bit of kit btw!

[@jeanclaudephilibert1791]

Rob super coach! Le seul petit problème, c'est que la traduction automatique donne parfois des résultats surprenants. Bravo quand même.

[@mikeZL3XD7029]

@Rob Brown, During the exercises, are you actually hitting the rim of the snare as well as the skin? Keep this stuff coming, mate, it's awesome!

[@ibleasse]

Grrrr.... still recovering from a serious wrist tendentious .... can’t work on anything yet

[@TeslaNick2]

Sorry, what happened ? I was too distracted by the snare...

[@skylander671]

So helpful Rob - mad respect! Thank you :)

[@nelsonlourenco3781]

I love Rob Brown. I learn a lot. And even if I did t play drums, I could watch his videos just to feel his good mood. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@ronkirkland590]

Awesome info! Thanks super helpful!

[@evandevries1175]

Exactly what I was looking for thanks, Rob!

[@wunoteu]

Sometimes I'll reach over with my ride hand and ghost with both for a longer sound.