Jazz Drum Lesson: Do this now to make your solos better | Practice along with Tim

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In this video I talk about the Philly Joe Jones intro drum solo from the tune Locomotion on John Coltrane's Blue Train. This is an eight bar solo that I break down into easier to manage phrases and then help build back up to the full solo. Also at the end of the lesson, there is some guided practice where you can practice with Tim.
Gear:
Cymbals:
20" Vintage
20" Vintage 7 rivets
14" Vintage Hats
Gretsch Drums:
USA Custom 125th anniversary (2008)
18X14
12X8
14X14
14X5.5
Recording Gear:
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
(2) AKG C1000s
Audio Technica ATM250DE

[@luiszuluaga6575]

You’re a kind and patient teacher and just as importantly, you’re one swingin’ drummer.

[@garydonnelly100]

I immediately noticed the tone of your USA Customs and my 80s era USAs are so very close. Unbelievable how consistent "That Great Gretsch Sound" has been through the decades.

[@JamesMinerTattoo]

Gold standard for KZbin drum lessons

[@TimMetz]

you're too kind Thank you!

[@TimMetz]

For those of you that watched this last Friday, sorry about that. I had it scheduled and thought I called it off, but I guess I didn't click "Save Changes." Just to be clear, the book will not be available on my website, but there are links below to where you can find it. I am not paid in any way for doing this video, I just wanted to get the word out about this book because I think it is important. Thanks for watching!

[@vernonsteinkamp1088]

Nice break down. Your shirt is color coordinated with the wall.

[@elluke452]

Your face in the intro is my face every time I try to solo😆

[@jazzhole8208]

Yessssss . . .❤ on repetition 🙌

[@thibodaux3424]

Totally loved your enthusiasm! I get a bit nervous doing a solo but I can tell you really love it. Thanks for breaking it all down.

[@jackbails]

Wonderful stuff Tim! This book was a total gem of a discovery for me a couple years back. I have been doing essentially what you did in this video on and off and creating exercises for myself. Such valuable vocabulary!! A couple digestible chunks I go back to are his intro on 'stablemates' and the trading on 'four.' Not too lengthy and great to learn some language. Thanks and take care!

[@alanduncan1980]

Kit sounds great!

[@wil2727271]

Excellent lesson! I wish you were local to me. I love your teaching style 😊

[@TimMetz]

Thanks so much! Actually, I'm only teaching by Zoom right now. Let me know if you want to schedule a lesson. www.timmetz.com/online-lessons.html Thanks again!

[@gerdmeyer9247]

So much fun. Im always smiling like you, when i can play my drums. Thank you. greetings from germany

[@theroaddrummer1]

Thanks to your excellent videos I just got my book from Jeorg. Now I've got to grab my sticks so I can't write anymore ;-) Greetings from Belgium.

[@TimMetz]

That's awesome! Have fun!

[@stephenmahlstedt8533]

Excellent lesson! This is just what I need. The PJJ book has been ordered, but I will start working on this solo in the meantime. Cheers!

[@TimMetz]

Awesome! Hope you enjoy it and thanks for watching!

[@alessioscaravilli1616]

Fantastich!!!!

[@TimMetz]

Thank you!

[@patrickberkery8854]

I'm sorry, man. You were so stoked, too. But the lesson still KICKS BOOTY!

[@TimMetz]

Thanks so much. Yes I was, turns out I’m not exactly equipped to be a retail store. I appreciate your kind words!

[@philipnestor5034]

Hi Tim, I enjoy all your videos but I was wondering if you have a method for memorizing solos from the Philly Jo book which I also just got. I have to always look at the book! I have problems memorizing and was wondering what you do to memorize solos. Thanks again.

[@joelvenault5090]

Hy Tim , i've just discovered your Channel very good...(i'm from France and my inglish spooken is not perfect, sorry if i make any "language mistake"), I'm very interested to your book : how must does it coast, how or where can i get it ( in France ) , or simple from you ? Thank you JOËL

[@TimMetz]

Hi Joel! Thanks for writing. Look up Joerg Eckel on Facebook you should be able to order one directly from him in Europe. Thanks for watching!

[@jc3drums916]

Memphis only has it in hardcover, and the other places are out of stock. I hope the regular spiral bound hasn't been discontinued, hardcover is only good as an occasional reference or a coffee table book, not something to put on a music stand.

[@TimMetz]

I think it just appears to be hard cover. I would call them to find out. As far as I know, it isn’t a hardcover book. I do know the spiral bound version is out of print, but the new versions are soft cover and work on stands well. There are also more solos in them. Hope this helps!

[@kirkabe5155]

I just got the hardbound version and it works and lays flat on a music stand without the binding getting messed up as one might think a hardbound book would.

[@boomerisback6545]

thnx for lesson, does anyone know what the orginal tempo is?

[@theroaddrummer1]

According to Real Pro : 240 !

[@jordanzimmerman7590]

Holy farg - the real tempo for this is ridiculously hard. I can sort of do it but can’t make it feel right. Also - is it me - or does the band slow down when they come in? PJJ’s intro seems to be at a different tempo right? Anyway - this video made it possible for me to play it. I don't think I could have done it just reading the chart in the book. Thank you.

[@TimMetz]

Man! This is exactly why I do this! Thank you for your comment! Yes it is insanely fast. PJJ was such a master. It probably does slow down a bit. I haven’t listened that closely in a while to be sure though. Thanks again!

[@kristopherdetar4346]

Where did you find those super skinny cymbal stands?? They look very vintage.

[@TimMetz]

Tama ultra light weight stands

[@kristopherdetar4346]

Glad you decided to post lessons on YT. Your info has taken the mystery out of be bop drumming I have had for many years. Thank you. Keep up the great work!

[@TimMetz]

@@kristopherdetar4346 That's awesome! I've started doing more livestreams as a way to connect with my audience as well as save me time editing. lol! Please feel free to join and ask questions if you have any. Hope to see you in one soon!

[@El_Bicho_Feo]

I can’t read music… how does a book help?

[@TimMetz]

I guess it wouldn't then. Listening is key anyway. Reading music is written language, playing music is the art.