How to Play Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" on Drums

[@E7MusicSchool]

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[@billieinka]

this guy is so sweet and wholesome and he does a really great job of actually teaching how to play each part. now i can play it all perfectly! so grateful :))

[@E7MusicSchool]

thanks Billie!

[@slimkt]

I know this video is like three years old, but I really appreciate the thoroughness with which you teach! Some people just throw up the sheet music and go through an example of how it sounds, but you really take your time and help visualize every sequence. Keep up the awesome work, man!

[@E7MusicSchool]

Thank you very much!! I'm glad you are learning from my videos! Keep up the good work! :)

[@khaaleliilighntingcoronado9009]

Him playing calmly actually helps people new to drums rather than bang the shit out of them quick and in a hurry. It's hard to watch if you are a drummer but I look at his video from a new players mind. Very simple, calm and easy to keep up with

[@njdrummer7120]

Like the video breakdown. You are def the Bob Ross of drum teachers. I like your calmness. In a world of chaos and everyone rushing around it’s refreshing

[@FireflyJack]

Thanks for this. Ignore the folks complaining that you’re playing too calmly. This is about teaching people how to play the songs, and you’re doing a great job at that. The calmer and slower, the better. I’m about to put my wife on the drums in our family garage band; this should help her learn. You just got a new subscriber. Keep it up.

[@amphetinamine9660]

Why am i watching this i don't even have drums😂

[@MNUFCLoonatic]

Idk there fun to watch

[@deputydizzy2822]

Same that's why I go to church to use their drums and also the school bands drum set lol

[@jeffyayeet2541]

Same

[@sanalsucuk3634]

I watch this because, if I find a drummer for my music group Im going to reccomend him/her this guy

[@ValDallas]

Same dood

[@sidevolt8511]

when i play smells like teen spirit i refuse to be that calm

[@Big_C_4205]

Yeah, you gotta jam out, dude!

[@donaldodell7585]

You really can't play any nirvana song calm

[@jonerickcoronel742]

This song always gets the best of me, the reason why I find this one very difficult to learn!😆

[@vprfx2729]

Facts

[@SPASPAWIZ]

C’mon guys. U can tell he’s reading the music. Pumping out lessons for everyone.

[@ayeitsjay4283]

I dont even have a drum

[@E7MusicSchool]

use mouse pads or pots and pans

[@naykayta]

aye its jay haha i play it on my keyboard ) better than nothing

[@E7MusicSchool]

yes it is!!

[@tino8442]

The Drum Professor lol all I have is half a hi hat and one snare drum and a floor tom

[@E7MusicSchool]

that'll work!! Kick the floor, and that'll gert you through till you get a bass drum.

[@25donbor]

A doctor playing the drums

[@HerbalistGuybrush]

His beats are sick, so...

[@Big_C_4205]

Let’s test what’s left of your hearing-ka-psshhhhh

[@MichaelAlso]

this killed me, thank you

[@jongyuemei]

@@HerbalistGuybrush lmao

[@onehitwonders7729]

Bruh, So TRUE Lol

[@MNUFCLoonatic]

I bet if there was a tornado by his house you just keep playing like it's nothing

[@E7MusicSchool]

lol! True dedication right?!

[@MNUFCLoonatic]

Lol right😃 is your kit tornado proof!?!?

[@E7MusicSchool]

lol, no drum set is tornado proof! BTW I have been in 2 tornados when I lived in Texas. One of them was an F5! Crazy loud and intense.

[@MNUFCLoonatic]

Persenaly I have never been in a tornado but if i ever am in one lets just hope my kit is not in in the house lol

[@E7MusicSchool]

absolutely!

[@huhumm3978]

Dude I swear your bass drum sounds exactly like a lower - pitched snare drum. it's throwing me off.

[@E7MusicSchool]

hi, thanks for letting me know, i upgraded my recording equipment in recent vids, should be better for you... plus there's now a camera on my bass foot

[@huhumm3978]

Thanks man. I'm sure that'll help me out when I watch mre of your videos

[@renapeppers20]

The Drum Professor Hey dude I know how to play this song but I have only one trouble which appears after the chorus. Where's part 2?

[@futureoutfit]

hahahha

[@E7MusicSchool]

hey bud!! I normally do 1 vid per song, full song vids are available for my weekly students

[@E7MusicSchool]

Hey everyone!! I just wanted to make a public response, there's been several comments about how soft I hit the cymbals. I NORMALLY don't hit that softly, This being my 1st video I didn't have a good audio set up, & if I crashed too loud it would peak out the mic. Now that's resolved and continuing to improve and upgrade audio! :) Thanks guys for watching! Have Fun STAY AWESOME, & Rock on!

[@Skampino]

where's the 2nd video for the rest of the song?

[@Krazykonthebeat]

The Drum Professor please do lounge act by Nirvana 🙏🏻

[@roshjude7441]

That's not a problem

[@E7MusicSchool]

its coming, I've had a LONG que of songs to do

[@reaperroyal1171]

The Drum Professor UUGH!!

[@akrause4091]

Wow. I only have my little kit for 6 months and was staring at the score for this one since then ... You break it down in a way that I can actually practice it. Great work ! Thank you very much !

[@E7MusicSchool]

my pleasure! keep jammin!

[@L.A.2ThaBay]

This is the right way to teach how to play this song, you can’t expect him to beat the hell outta the drums like Grohl did, you have to start out slow, especially if beginners are watching.

[@amydonson6939]

Great teaching! Easy to understand and apply! Looking forward to more of your videos.

[@E7MusicSchool]

+Amy Donson Thanks! Many more to come .... :)

[@E7MusicSchool]

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[@samiransonowal3667]

Amy Donson ...

[@nilothpauldeyhridoy6777]

Amy Donson,you can try it.

[@luciebvr8833]

i’ve been trying to learn drums by myself for a while and was desperate because every tutorial would discourage me and this is the first time i can follow through an entire video it’s so well explained and i finally feel motivated thank u sm

[@E7MusicSchool]

Thank you for the awesome feedback! I know exactly what you mean. Plus, THIS is a challenging song!

[@tombstoneharrystudios584]

A very well put together drum lesson...I really enjoyed the way you broke down all the nuances of the part!

[@E7MusicSchool]

Thanks!

[@mariamirunasolomon]

finally, a left handed drummer!

[@haloman1319]

Hey i'm a left handed drummer too

[@julianc6374]

Mari in Wonderland wasnt ringo left handed?

[@mariamirunasolomon]

yep thats right

[@manuman4300]

Hannes Van Dahl from Sabaton is also a lefty

[@flohardy2000]

miru Phil Collins, Dominic Howard, Ian Paice, Simon Phillips...

[@ralphiebarba]

seems like the hardest is the bass drum if you're just beginning to start playing drums, right?

[@E7MusicSchool]

possibly, each drummer has different weaknesses at first

[@bigmoist2112]

I started about 3 weeks ago. Always wanted to do Smells like teen spirit cause it looked to be pretty simple drum wise. The beats looked to be pretty simple and straightforward. Coming here to this, I've never been more wrong in my life. That bass looks a right pain in the ass. Reckon it'll take me around 3 months to get the hang of it, or maybe more. Fml

[@E7MusicSchool]

lol, yes it can be deceiving how busy the bass part is... keep practicing! :)

[@E7MusicSchool]

very true!, its like going from a 2d tv to a 3D, so much more to it!

[@ralphiebarba]

thanks guys :) because I want to start playing drums and when I go to guitar center to try out a kit I try to play teen spirit and i cant stay on beat with the bass drum but I can do all the other stuff

[@spiff6293]

My brother’s a guitarist, and he’s learning how to play Smells Like Teen Spirit. Felt like playing along on the drums, and this helped a lot.

[@E7MusicSchool]

Awesome!!!

[@funkyshade]

Some people mention he's not drumming that actively or excitedly, but you know that's actually good! It's better to drum with control and use your wrists to spare energy

[@E7MusicSchool]

true! :)

[@DannyGadish]

Tommy Lee Jones unless you are playing a nirvana song

[@jtmdanny6057]

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[@herbertjenkins6134]

Lamborghini Diablo SV 5150 true

[@mation_ani1818]

Druming isn't about perfection its about the feel and groove and the energy that it gives off

[@shounsalaji8171]

This man will the best chill teacher playing like a pro in casual way ;)

[@kisterdrums]

I love how peaceful you look while playing

[@ziggystardustsbiggestfan4347]

I’ve been playing for almost a month now and I don’t even know how but I can play this so ty this helped sm

[@E7MusicSchool]

Wow impressive~! Good job!

[@reaperroyal1171]

UGH!! I’m having sooooo much trouble with the whole bass-snare paradiddle

[@E7MusicSchool]

I know man! It's certainly a challenge! Let me know if you need additional help. :)

[@24porschefanatic]

Same 🤣

[@spidykat7188]

I know, it is harder than it looks

[@01270211136]

Hello, Sir. My son and I picked up our first kit yesterday. We want this to be the first tune we learn. I have looked through a few lessons. Your manner and explanation is spot on... We look forward to following your lesson. Many thanks. James and William (Cheshire, England)

[@E7MusicSchool]

Hi James & William! How exciting you guys are learning together! Would you like some assistance on this?

[@E7MusicSchool]

Hi james! How's the song coming along?

[@charlesbullock2856]

I've been a drummer since I was 10 years old and you got the right beats but the hard-hitting and the feel is what makes this song hard hitting.

[@cirobabilonia5089]

You look like the Bob Ross of drum teaching. I really stress myself out thinking that I'm not good at playing drums but your "we are having fun here" calmed me a lot. Thank you for this tutorial

[@E7MusicSchool]

You can do it! Thanks for the feedback! BTW this is not a beginner song, so if this is proving to be really hard for you, it may be best to do an easier one first and work your way up to the harder ones.

[@marcoacademy2044]

I like how he doesn’t rock out just nods his head a bit

[@alfaholic3]

I never struggled with the kick drum part but hitting the crashes with both hands like Grohl did took me a while to get used to. My left hand is my biggest weakness so i started doing everything left handed and its really helping.

[@E7MusicSchool]

good idea!

[@Emily-lx6zs]

i just got my first drum yesterday! This is going to help me get to my Uncle Chris' level lol. he's the drummer for the Velcro Pygmies

[@bobbybrown8613]

Emily what kind of kit did u get

[@lobbyrobby]

I'm a beginner at this. I have a new appreciation for drummers. I know it just takes time and practice but man this is hard lol. Excellent video and thank you

[@guessmo5773]

this video made me buy a drum. Thanks!

[@sergezamora6209]

Why i discovered this gem 8 years later! Great job in explaining!

[@randomstuff3366]

Love the video. Super crisp and clear. Thank you!

[@E7MusicSchool]

you're welcome!

[@uthgartwillhelm5676]

I'm looking to learn drums but am unfortunately not allowed a real drum kit in my apartment for noise issues, so I was wondering if this is all completely compatible crossing over to electric drums? Living the tutorial by the way :-)

[@E7MusicSchool]

awesome you're wanting to learn!!... yes you can use an electronic set and learn just as well as if you were on a real drum set. Be sure to sign up for a free class when you get your set, or even before and just use mouse pads or buckets!!

[@roy6848]

Boi your kick sounds messed up but you are still amazing

[@ksmile5418]

Your lessons are very wasy to comprehend, amazing

[@pfapens]

Thanks man good job 👍👍

[@E7MusicSchool]

thanks!

[@njdrummer7120]

This guy is showing us step by step that’s why he hits it softly. He can play, he has mad skills. I’ve seen him play and the man can play.

[@E7MusicSchool]

Thanks man!!! How's your drumming coming along?

[@njdrummer7120]

My playing is coming along ok..I’m 49 been playing for 4years, took lessons for awhile but COVID hit...always been a passion of mine and finally bought a kit...I play every day for at least 20 min...I appreciate you tube and folks like you for breaking stuff down for us...so thank you

[@E7MusicSchool]

@@njdrummer7120 its my pleasure! You should. totally email me ... [e-mail] I'd love to give you a drum lesson!

[@scottross9023]

Now, just beat the crap out of 'em and ya got it!

[@weirdnick4594]

i don't have any kit.. yeah i wana learn this song so..i play it on couch and play bass with my bare foot.idk when I will get my drums. ahhhh but yeah ..thankyou for your lesson

[@E7MusicSchool]

yw! keep jamming, when the day comes and you can afford a drum set you will have a lot of beats and fills down already!

[@weirdnick4594]

The Drum Professor oh my god..you have replied.. thankyou so much...now i know first 3 grooves..much love from a poor drummer. hahahaha

[@E7MusicSchool]

my pleasure! :)

[@vickius]

Dud thats so sad

[@willembarnard5414]

Great lesson Dr Drums At last got that intro right !

[@sarapepers-hiltrop3392]

Can you please do another video for the paradiddle bit without the hh?

[@deeveear123]

Been looking for drum tutorials. This is the best I found so far. It's very easy to understand. Thanks!

[@E7MusicSchool]

thank you! So glad it helps :)

[@DekaruX]

Anyone else (beginers of course) having a big trouble with the intro fill ?

[@E7MusicSchool]

lots of people have trouble with it, including experienced drummers... do you need some help?

[@DekaruX]

The Drum Professor well, i understand that the sequence is snare-kick-hihat-kick and then repeat, and i can execute it slowly, but when i add speed to it, i start to snare and kick at the same time. Is there any excersise that i can do to correct that? (it happens to me with other similar fills)

[@E7MusicSchool]

Great question.... I have the perfect solution to this, it would be far easier to understand and to explain if we do a free lesson.. Why don't you schedule one with me and I can show you?

[@DekaruX]

The Drum Professor that would be perfect

[@E7MusicSchool]

Great!!... go to my website and fill out a request form for the lesson **you can also schedule in the lesson there are times provided** If no time works for you just let me know and we can pick a time and day that does :)

[@glea-gw8be]

Iv've never seen such a calm NIRVANA drummer. Now that's true talent. I can't ever help but fling around while playing drums, ESPECIALLY when it comes to Nirvana. How does he hit that softly?

[@glea-gw8be]

I gues I'm too jittery

[@E7MusicSchool]

not at all, every drummers has something unique they do while playing, most don't even realize it. Some move their lips, others wale their arms and legs, some tap their foot ... to each his own :)

[@weasternspirit]

Why is he wearing a lab coat?!

[@padraic7299]

maybe something to do with the "professor" part of his channel

[@MJKW24]

westernspirit: it's a doctor's coat, because he's dropping SICK beats (wacka wacka wacka!)

[@not_lavaaa129]

westernspirit He's the Drum Professor

[@bigjohnisback9908]

cuz he doesn't give a FUCK XD

[@DiogenesNephew]

Oh Idk..maybe because he's in a *beat laboratory*

[@guywilkinson4150]

Thank you this was very helpful. You sound so calm while doing it!

[@swept180sxnet4]

I know nothing about drums, I am just trying to figure out it so that I can play a cover for smells like teen spirit

[@michaelas4810]

Swept180sxNet how did that work out for you

[@Big_C_4205]

It’s all just muscle memory

[@simonmeasures6826]

Bang on Prof! The power of analytical breakdown shines through. Thank you.

[@E7MusicSchool]

Thanks Simon! Absolutely :)

[@heididino8168]

Aerials please pleasee

[@E7MusicSchool]

+Heidi Drummer it's in my que!!

[@heididino8168]

+The Drum Professor tq. I really need that song.

[@alhabil2079]

@@heididino8168 hai cantik

[@chezchezchezchez]

@@E7MusicSchool it happen?

[@E7MusicSchool]

@@chezchezchezchez yep its been up for quite a while.

[@5ersfivetone859]

You do it well. This is how it should be explained. Thank you.

[@E7MusicSchool]

I appreciate that!

[@tristinsean7222]

None of my pots were harmed in the practicing of this riff....(I’m used to guitar so I call it a riff but I have no clue if it’s something different on drums.)

[@E7MusicSchool]

lol, awesome

[@nateoconnell5404]

Looking to get back into playing drums after 17+ years. Your videos are instructional and fun, can’t wait!

[@E7MusicSchool]

Awesome! Let me know how I can help!

[@drewpetitties5168]

I bang the hell out of my drums when I play this.

[@spidykat7188]

I sent it before I finished sorry, but that is way harder than it looks to beginner drummers and I think it's awesome you broke it down like that you got my subscription

[@E7MusicSchool]

I'm SO GLAD to have you as a subscriber!! If you need more help, email me at [e-mail], I'd love hearing from you!!

[@dansanders340]

great help

[@E7MusicSchool]

+Dan Sanders Thanks! So glad it's helping!

[@ugura.3643]

i wish live in same country with you and get this lessons face to face. You are so good

[@E7MusicSchool]

Thanks! I meet live via zoom with students every week if you'd like to try that

[@tHeRiNo2003]

omg it's so much more complicated than i thought

[@chrysigabriel543]

Same💀

[@blossy8788]

Man wow i love your teaching style

[@E7MusicSchool]

thanks!

[@sametsahin10]

Amazing.The way you talk is really sensitive :) I mean If listen well what you say I look that I just learnt :)

[@E7MusicSchool]

+A.Samet Şahin Thanks you! I make sure to make it as detailed as possible..! :) Anything you need help playing?

[@kingofthesling]

You sir are the most calm drummer I have ever seen

[@E7MusicSchool]

justin Hicks yeah it's a lot different if I'm performing instead of teaching :)

[@xristoforosstefatos7249]

You're left handed and you play like this? That's so wrong.

[@benhird6261]

Xristoforos Stefatos so do I haha! Left handed but learned right handed kit, still lead with my left so makes for interesting fills!

[@xristoforosstefatos7249]

I mean yeah it's kinda interesting, BUT, it's just not right! You're not learning the right way... You'll have issues in the future...

[@iHoundiK]

Ringo starr

[@benhird6261]

Nah man, I CAN play right handed and lead with my right if I want, or play right handed and lead with my left as well as open, it makes no difference to me! I just switch up depending how I feel or what I'm playing

[@cameronmaggart7098]

Hey Jeremy I just got a drum set for Christmas and started drumming because of you so thanks man and I love this tutorial keep it up!

[@E7MusicSchool]

thats awesome Cameron keep it up!!! Email me, I'd love to hear about what you're wanting to learn!! ... its [e-mail]

[@sarahdahoe2630]

Can you do freedom - Beyoncé please???????

[@E7MusicSchool]

thanks! I can possibly do that, my que is pretty long, if you have songs you want done, try to get as many likes on your comment as you can, the ones with the most likes / most popular, I'll do first! :)

[@amrtayeh8034]

Thanks this really helped me not only play the song but get more control over the drums

[@E7MusicSchool]

thats great! Keep up the good work bud and let me know how I can help

[@timonkeys]

where is part 2? :(

[@E7MusicSchool]

I generally reserve full song vids for my weekly students

[@timonkeys]

oh ok... well, thanks anyway, great lesson so far

[@GhostRider-hy9zt]

I swear drum professor is the worlds calmest drummer

[@lax4665]

paradildo XXD

[@lafemmeeliza2603]

one of the best tutorial styles i have seen so far! thanks!!

[@E7MusicSchool]

thanks!

[@jackrock1313]

A++++++

[@Lleyton-jq2dr]

I love the way you explain how to do thing pretty much exactly how the drum teacher I had at school did you make it easier to learn new songs than a lot of other drum teachers online

[@E7MusicSchool]

thank you very much!! I think its important to break it down in detail. NOTHING is more frustrating than seeing a drummer play something, but not been able to tell what they are doing! :)

[@austake]

stick to test tubes!!!!!!!

[@billybutcher863]

I was looking for Guitar songs and now I'm watching this dude teaching me how to play smells like teen spirits when I don't even play the drums, lmao.

[@E7MusicSchool]

Nice!

[@ahmetyenerakpnar3108]

wow, how cool you are playing .. very relax. Thank you. It helped me a lot .

[@vuvoisacodo2603]

Finally someone teaches in a slow..tnx man..mire nirvana Rhcp pls..

[@f.b.i.3380]

Thank you for teaching beginners how to actually play this song🤘👌🏻

[@joopdevliegers]

Wow your explanations are very thorough, exactly what I need as a beginner. Thanks!

[@E7MusicSchool]

You're very welcome!

[@dalpozzol78]

Really.... many thanks, you make it simple!!

[@E7MusicSchool]

My pleasure!

[@drewpetitties5168]

These are the kinds of people who should have millions of subscribers.

[@E7MusicSchool]

Thank you! Someday soon! :)

[@drumzyful]

I like the way you teach, professor!

[@E7MusicSchool]

thank you!! What's your favorite video and why?

[@drumzyful]

@@E7MusicSchool I've only seen a couple but like your simple approach. I'm terrible at practicing, been playing about 15 years, I'm 67, and realizing that my just wanting to play songs I know and like has created a bunch of bad habits. So when I see someone methodical like you breaking things down simply (I tend to overplay), it is inspiring. So now I try to practice for the first 5, 10 or 15 minutes of my daily hour on the kit.

[@rivercitybiker4366]

Fantastic! Appreciate the breakdown. Your controlled skill shows serious professionalism. Would also have liked to hear the bass drum alone as that seems to be the tricky part.

[@E7MusicSchool]

River City Biker thank you :)

[@sadiesof]

Absolutely amazing tutorial, I still cannot play it but it is going to take a lot of practice! Thanks for this video!

[@E7MusicSchool]

thanks! you can do it!

[@bradvella2359]

Thanks Jeremy! I I never realized I was doing it wrong. The way I would do it was, 1.bass drum, 2. snare and hi hat. Thanks😊

[@E7MusicSchool]

pleasure glad you figured it out :) there's probably other things too if you'd like some help

[@Nick10000]

Thanks so much! This helps a lot!

[@E7MusicSchool]

You're welcome!

[@billyana1589]

Thanks for helping! You are an awesome teacher!

[@E7MusicSchool]

Happy to help! Be sure to check out NEW videos coming starting 7/6/22!!

[@billyana1589]

@@E7MusicSchool Thank you! 🤗

[@johannesitaly]

Bravissimo... grazie, sei stato un vero maestro... dall'Italia grazie di ❤️

[@bWILLYant]

you seem like the kind of guy to write a heavy metal drum sheet to tell me i have retina cancer

[@BJazz19]

first drum tutorial i've ever watched. thanks so much man. brought back memories of my first drumming.

[@E7MusicSchool]

Happy to help!

[@christiandinero8083]

thank you finally someone plays quarter notes on the hi hat and not eighth notes

[@ljdpaints7814]

Fantastic approach to teaching us “How To” on the drums! Crazy helpful to those of us venturing into this awesome world of drummers. Helping me a lot! Thanks!

[@E7MusicSchool]

my pleasure! Let Me know if I can be of any help :)

[@ljdpaints7814]

The Drum Professor you’re doing awesome! Thank you!

[@daztastic147]

I’m only 2 minutes in and I’m loving the way this is being demonstrated, brilliant! Subscribed 🤘👍🎵🎶

[@E7MusicSchool]

Awesome, thank you! Let me know if you ever need any help!

[@grberkh]

You are an incredible instructor. You really understand the idea of how to teach via video. Thank you

[@E7MusicSchool]

Thank you!

[@BlueJeanRiot]

Took me a few days but I finally learned it, thanks so much!

[@E7MusicSchool]

nice!! Good job!

[@karlvisher439]

this video is 6 years old but its still a really great video on how to play the song. thanks for the great video!

[@E7MusicSchool]

You're very welcome!

[@patrickfitz500]

Best teacher!

[@E7MusicSchool]

thanks so much!!

[@LittleCoyot]

Best vid yet!!!

[@E7MusicSchool]

Thanks!!!!

[@samiransonowal3667]

mr geneus..i was unable to detect the first part...but now i understand..ur concepts are very much clear sir...thanx

[@E7MusicSchool]

thanks!

[@nilothpauldeyhridoy6777]

sir,you just discussed about intro,we need the full tutorial 😊😊