Hey Quincy, this is pianist Johnny O'Neal. I would just like to extend my musical gratitude towards your approach of this music. You're so very detailed in your explanation, and I think all drummers should be paying attention, because this is the nucleus of what a drummer should sound like when playing this true American art form which is swinging jazz. You have all the essential ingredients. Looking forward to playing together again sometime soon. Much love, O'Neal with a long lasting appeal musically for you 👍💯
@drumqtips2 жыл бұрын
The GREAT, Johnny O'Neal!! Reading your kind words mean a lot to me. Thank you so much for taking time to watching this lesson. I definitely look forward to the next time we share the bandstand again. All the best to you Johnny!
@chuckc73753 жыл бұрын
Philly Joe was a master at feathering. You can hear him feathering on the album with Sonny Rollins. The album was called Newks time. Philly Joe was a monster.
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Chuck! All of the masters feathered the bass drum great.
@peteywheatstraws4909 Жыл бұрын
Tony Williams was the one I remember really pushing the envelope for blistering rides back in the 60's and 70's.
@drumqtips Жыл бұрын
Absolutely Pete!
@TheEdwardProject2 жыл бұрын
One of the best teachers on KZbin. Thanks for all you do.
@drumqtips2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that Ed.
@kotn210 ай бұрын
Thank you for good jazz lessons. You give clear understanding what is jazz drumming is!
@drumqtips10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@manuelgchapajr20003 жыл бұрын
GREAT LESSON
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Luondrums2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Davis this is so helpful at my side
@bobweber4140 Жыл бұрын
Love your teaching right to the point excellent
@3willyd2 жыл бұрын
Brother Q!!!!! I was just telling one of my students this, switching between the "shout" or polka and the swing, yesterday!! I'm sending them all this video today.
@drumqtips2 жыл бұрын
My dude!! Got your message on fb. Bout yo write back brother👊🏾
@pitdahm11553 жыл бұрын
A little tip from jeff hamilton: play the fastest tempo you can first thing in the morning. (I used to put a cymbal next to my bed). Write down the tempo that you managed to play. And check after a few weeks how consistent you are. Of course some of us are more prone to injuries so its good to keep that in mind playing fast without warming up. Thank you Quincy! Really enjoy your videos and album recordings! Sounding great as always!
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing and thanks for the kind words Pit!
@elgrupocachedallas96853 жыл бұрын
You keep a ride cymbal by your bed? That’s hard core! Love it!
@yarpyarp853 жыл бұрын
Man! that was awesome. You're my favourite teacher online!
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that Matt!
@jenko701 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding .
@drumqtips Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@CUCHINful2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Quincy!!! excellent
@alekosspanidis97023 жыл бұрын
Oh man, u re doin great work!!! We re learning from the other side of this planet.... Greetings from Greece,love ur work!!!
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
Cheers to you Alekos! Thanks for watching!
@fractalinc2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! The advice to just 'think 2 and 4' turned the lights on over here.
@waynecastillo3512 Жыл бұрын
Thx Quincy your Cook'n w/ Grease & Speaking the real old school Be Bop, like they say follow the Leader
@Lukas80343 жыл бұрын
Every time i see a new video with you it motivates me to go an sit an the drums and try what you just showed!
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
Love to hear that Lukas!
@tyronesmith82502 жыл бұрын
Very great presentation!!! You broke it down slow so there is a foundation to build off of and understand. Thank You!!!
@manu__alva Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot master. This lesson has a lot of things other lessons dont. Consice and super clear.
@drumqtips Жыл бұрын
My pleasure Man!
@tmaddrummer3 жыл бұрын
I'll be up tempo in my sleep tonight...... Thanks and Blessings Q!
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
Hope you could get a little bit of sleep friend:)
@alanmikkelsen4002 жыл бұрын
I´ve been years looking for this data. Thank you!
@drumqtips2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful Alan!
@michaelwoldman66462 жыл бұрын
Thank you Quincy. You really help. I am still out jammin. But need build more speed like you say.
@wojciechlubczynski22542 жыл бұрын
Reeeaaaaly useful lesson Quincy, thanks!
@wallyjanz52482 жыл бұрын
Great explanation about both wrists and fingers being used.....thanks
@hectordesosa41232 жыл бұрын
Spectacular tips and clasess. You remember me the teacher Ralph Peterson . Hector from caracas venezuela.
@roccosamuele93233 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, Quincy. Really appreciate the emphasis on technique & avoiding injury and, as always, tying the lesson back to the greats who played uptempo - love the song list.
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rocco! See you later this week friend👍🏾
@diegomenendezjust6542 жыл бұрын
Great lesson, great aproach Quincy! Regards from Argentina
@andrewleventis83412 жыл бұрын
got it at last, thanks Quincy...
@kouranyemilio Жыл бұрын
very good demonstration Quincy. thanks
@shneydermane3 жыл бұрын
Damn I wish I discovered your channel sooner. Truly a wealth of knowledge, love it.
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the lesson! Thanks for watching.
@extrashuggah66723 жыл бұрын
Hi Mr Davis ! Thank you so much for your precious advices. I've searched a bit in the comments but i don't think i've seen someone quite in my case, so here's my question (anyone feel free to answer obviously) : I've been drumming for 18 years now, have had periods of intense practicing or like not at all for alternate years, and as far as i can remember this was always something that would make me struggle for ever. Thing is i can now play everything pretty relaxed and not hurting myself, and i've been teaching for years these positions, and kind of same advices about not holding hard, playing with all of your fingers and keeping the sticks in the inside phalanges, "spreading" the motion and effort across every part of your arm. But i never achieved to do it myself haha. It instantly hurts and i can barely hold a full song. Even though i try to relax, progressively raising the tempo, warm up - stretch / take breaks, it's like it's all for nothing when i try it again or reach fast tempos. My fingers seem weak, my grip progressively tighten, my suppleness suddenly disappears and it feels unbearable pretty quick until i play only quarter notes or just take it slower lol. What would be your advice on getting over it ? Thank you and everyone !
@fitzroi472 жыл бұрын
Thanks. This video was well worth the time.👍🏽
@proziggy36342 жыл бұрын
Thx, this is great
@stevethulander89383 жыл бұрын
I gotta tell ya, Q - I was following along, and understanding. And, finally, you got to what I've been working on - even at the pad: INTERACTIVE rhythms between the ride and the other 3 limbs. At the pad, or even using the hands alone, it's a heck of a lot of fun to mix in rhythms between the ride and the limbs; almost never using the standard dotted eighth rhythm. There are various ways of developing these rhythms - just explore; first w/o sitting at the kit. Start slow to get the feel of exploring rhythms with both hands - coming in and of the underlying pulses: unisons, opposites, rests, 1/2 time, double-time, poly-rhthms, accents, presses . . . thank you, so kindly, Quincy. Great channel !!
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
That's it Steve. As long as everything feels good then it's all on the table for sure! Thanks for sharing and watching sir:)
@rjrichmusic2 жыл бұрын
I was taught to count measures like 16ths like 1e&a 2e&a etc up to 8 or 12 depending on the form to keep that think slow idea you mentioned. It keeps track of the quarter but feels way more relaxed than 1234 per measure. Thanks for another great lesson Q!
@insanedrummer893 жыл бұрын
Beautiful explained man. Man such a jazz pro!
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that as always Barret!!
@insanedrummer893 жыл бұрын
@@drumqtips I need a vid on playing the hi hat in places other than 2 and 4. That shit Mystifies me. I’m decent at snare and bass comping but yeah
@DonaldSturgeAnthonyMcKenzieII3 жыл бұрын
Love what you’re doing
@andremartinscardoso73832 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! Amazing tips!!! Best regards from Brazil!
@drumqtips2 жыл бұрын
Obrigado for watching sir!
@rodrigocantujazz2 жыл бұрын
great lesson! thanks!
@153tonyt Жыл бұрын
Hey Quincy,Beautifully explained…..and PLAYED!
@drumqtips11 ай бұрын
I appreciate that!
@alfredbeasley1 Жыл бұрын
Hey Quincy...... I love your playing on Lost in Thought.
@drumqtips Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that Al🙏🏾. That’s my favorite song on the album.
@alfredbeasley1 Жыл бұрын
Is it possible for you post an instructional video of what you are playing on "Lost in Thought " ? I know you are busy with many things... It's just that "Lost in Though"t (is to us drummers) the new "Fred" by Tony Williams. We all say that you are the Tony Williams / Alan Dawson of this generation.
@cx777o3 жыл бұрын
This is what i was looking for! More lessons like this, especially on tony williams groove phrasing!
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@ericsheckton99153 жыл бұрын
I’ve been struggling with this ride technique for a while. Thanks for breaking it down and giving me a “reset” device for practice. It’s so easy to practice a mistake and yet so hard to correct it. Nice work and thank you.
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Eric! Glad it helped.
@AlexisTovilla3 жыл бұрын
Thak you so much Quincy!!!!!!!!
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Alexis!
@roberthall73363 жыл бұрын
Another great lesson, Quincy. I admire how you are so clear in your instructions, what different things to consider, and your playing is so swingin', clear, creative and with presence.Thanks!
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your super kind words Robert. Glad you find my videos helpful. See you on the next one!
@sebastianloaizamusic28563 жыл бұрын
This is just AMAZING!
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that Sebastian!
@Badtvset3 жыл бұрын
Great opening solo!
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@alainsyx19673 жыл бұрын
Very great lesson. I really needed this. You're a great teacher !
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
Glad to help Alain!
@richardstardust23553 жыл бұрын
Hey Quincy, i wanna thank you for sharing you're vast knowledge on Jazz drumming, it opens a lot of doors for me.
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
I love to hear that Richard. Thanks for watching!
@sparksjazz Жыл бұрын
Awesome lesson and explanation!
@drumqtips Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir. Glad you enjoyed it Marv!
@boomerisback65453 жыл бұрын
thanks for another great lesson
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@vouroukaris27457 ай бұрын
Nice job thx man
@nikitaptashko34302 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@richspicer78183 жыл бұрын
Another great lesson Quincy! Thanks man!
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rich!
@richspicer78183 жыл бұрын
Hello again Mr. Q, I really enjoyed your lesson showing 5 ways to play Jazz from the Syncopation book. However, I find when I work on playing the first two ways, using alternating snare and bass drum my ride cymbal pattern turns into a shuffle instead of the traditional ride pattern. Is there an easy way to correct this? Thanks, Richie
@marwinsbosny63957 ай бұрын
Very helpful tips, thank you very much!
@drumqtips7 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jimlippman30633 жыл бұрын
thanks Quincy... appreciate all your videos!
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you like them Jim!
@JMcNultyDrums3 жыл бұрын
Very informative video, Quincy. Love the 5 strokes from the snare to the ride in the intro.
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that Jonathan! Yeah, I'm a 5 stroke roll junkie😂
@fortedrummer30263 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Professor Davis, for this lesson! You are presenting the precise information and instruction that I need at this very time. I have been an on-again, off-again part-time drummer since high school (which was a very long time ago). I have always loved jazz (thanks to my dad) and always wanted to play jazz, but have always struggled to play fast tempos, which of course limited my opportunities. Just a few days ago, I got to play a jazz gig with my son-my first gig in a year and a half. I really enjoyed it and it went well enough for me that I'm inspired to work on my jazz drumming techniques again. I also want to be able to play uptempo samba grooves. I enjoy playing many styles of music. When I was younger, I was too impatient to play music to focus enough on drumming techniques. Now, I'm all about learning and developing good technique. It makes all the difference. I appreciate your entire Q-Tip series!
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your story and thanks for supporting my channel. All the best to you and look out for more videos to come!
@Tagger0325 Жыл бұрын
Love it .. Thank you
@martinapollo1537 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this lesson !🤗🤗🤗
@drumqtips Жыл бұрын
You are welcome Marin👍🏾
@dennisblassnig91443 жыл бұрын
best video so far about uptempo. what i discovered is, that once you got to a certain tempo and don't practice that much you'll lose a bit the quickness in your ride hand but you will never lose the ability to hear that fast. So when i play a gig when i haven't played in a long time, i'm able to make it feel at that tempo and let it feel relaxed even if my technique is a bit rusty and i'm not hitting every single note. So one of the most important things is to train your ears to be able to hear the fast.
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Dennis. That's a great point! We can play fast unless we can hear fast...and slow at the same time:)
@tomdrums883 жыл бұрын
Excellent video man thanks!
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it Tom! Thank you!
@TheRealWillGeronimo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Quincy! I’ll need to work on my ride swinging. It really sucks right now but the breakdown you have in playing like a polka really makes it easy to understand.
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Will!
@russellesimonetta9071 Жыл бұрын
Going fast for swing and blues shuffle I always use the whip approach! Stroke and rebound control. Super fast I break it up.
@drumqtips Жыл бұрын
Yeah whipping certainly works well for up tempos Russ👍🏾
@ManuKrishnanU3 жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure watching you explain.. Awesome.
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
So nice of you Manukrishnan! Thank you.
@JimBrooksDrums3 жыл бұрын
Great lesson. Thank you Quincy!
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr. Brooks!
@garysmith31733 жыл бұрын
Best video on this subject I’ve seen yet,thankyou.
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that Gary!
@agardnerist3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all of your amazing drum videos!! I’ve been watching them since your Manitoba days!!
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
Hey Albutt. I appreciate the support and I'm glad you're STILL enjoying my videos friend:)
@cjansenATL3 жыл бұрын
This is great information. Thank you.
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Chris!
@cainmunns2313 жыл бұрын
Cheers Quincy, grateful to have you share your knowledge here. Love your work
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated Cain!
@rishipoddar25593 жыл бұрын
Greatly explained maestro. The drums are tuned way too good. :)
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that Rishi!
@sebastianbalaydagosto780210 ай бұрын
Great. Thanks
@drumqtips10 ай бұрын
You are welcome!
@brycejohnson8486 Жыл бұрын
Im hoping to attend unt in a few years and your videos are very helpful :)
@drumqtips Жыл бұрын
We look forward to seeing you!
@igorstankovic32753 жыл бұрын
exelent teaching aproach.tnx man
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it Igor!
@MrAlasoft3 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT !!!
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it Roberto!
@drummermikeclark3 жыл бұрын
Great Stuff
@半澤剛-p4k Жыл бұрын
めちゃくちゃ参考になりました😊ありがとうございます👍左手が難しいですが頑張って習得します😊😅
@drumqtips Жыл бұрын
どういたしまして。左手がんばってね!
@madriddimdubvancouver36143 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great lesson Q!
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mad!
@purostarros3 жыл бұрын
Waiting for that lesson, thanks Q ,always great data for the mortals 👌
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
You bet! Thanks for watching:)
@nilsonevilasio29153 жыл бұрын
the only methods I studied were ted reed (syncopation) and John Riley..I love be bop, I really liked your video and I think I'm on the right path. Thanks!
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Nilson! You’re definitely on the right path my friend👍🏾
@jasonreddish61253 жыл бұрын
This is dope!!!.Can u please cover the uptempo samba? Would love.to see your breakdown and approach.
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Jason! I COULD do a lesson on up tempo samba, but instead, I'll try to find a samba drummer who can teach it the most authentic way. Thanks for watching!
@delp78333 жыл бұрын
Just liked and subscribed, right at the request to do so…👍🏾
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
Thank you🙏🏾
@edpias78813 жыл бұрын
My first drum teacher many years ago had my play just my ride hand on a pad to the album "For Musicians Only" by Dizzy Gillespie. LOL
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
That's a great album to play time to!
@edpias78813 жыл бұрын
@@drumqtips haha! Ya! And it will develop the ride at up tempos....if you live thru it! LOL
@jamesshipp3 жыл бұрын
This was such a pleasure to watch. I’m trying to improve my technique doing something related, but I watched this whole thing just cos it’s so nice to hear you play and talk.
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
Awesome James! Thanks for watching.
@Bozha_Kapetanovic913 жыл бұрын
Great man, hello from Serbia.
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching all the way from Djokovic land Bozha!
@Bozha_Kapetanovic913 жыл бұрын
@@drumqtips Djokovic and Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets ,NBA MVP 2021) : )
@mamajuke63093 жыл бұрын
Excellent lesson Q! My main training for uptempo was trying to keep up with Thunder back in the WMU days after you had left town. That was a challenge indeed! Peace from Jon Wert in NYC
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
Ha! Yeah, that was part of my training too Jon:) Good to see you man. Hope all is well!
@yarpyarp853 жыл бұрын
I love what you're doing! Thanks as always!
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the nice words and thanks for watching as always Matt!
@ByronWookieLandham2 жыл бұрын
Super cool Q! Some things you mentioned actually brought me back to the years I worked with Betty Carter.. You have to be relaxed, and breathe. It's so important to develop a report with the group and ride cymbal before getting too busy comping with your other limbs. I usually think of whole notes when comping and half notes if soloing during fast tempos. It can be applied many ways in terms of time feel or inprov... Happy New Year! Health and happiness brother. Let's talk sometime... BL🙏🏾🎶
@drumqtips2 жыл бұрын
Byron!!! Much respect for you bro Bryan. That must have been incredible to play with Betty. Awesome tip with the whole notes👍🏾. I wanted to play with her sooooooo bad. All the best to you and your family in 2023 brother👊🏾
@fitzroi473 жыл бұрын
Awesome… !
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Fitz!
@colinhinton81863 жыл бұрын
Yeah, Quincy!!
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching brother Colin!
@nicholasalexander16442 жыл бұрын
Really, really enlightening tutorial. WIll definitely incorporate your tips into my practice and playing!
@michaellundgrendrums10583 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! I’ve been working on piecing together what works for me for quite a while (from various sources). Really appreciate the clear technique explanation.
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome Michael!
@armandocairo54443 жыл бұрын
Great as always Quincy, thanks! I always wondered why some drummers don’t swing. They don’t lift the stick before 2 and 4. Tip from Chris Smith about using the bass drum in Up-Tempo’s: ‘Play the bass drum softly on 2 and 4!’
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Lifting is the key for creating a smooth and comfortable ride beat on fast tempos. Thanks for watching Armando!
@armandocairo54443 жыл бұрын
@@drumqtips Thanks for the Great lessons Quincy! 😊
@camildrums3 жыл бұрын
Great video Quincy. Thank you so much for sharing this. Can't wait to practice!!
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching as always Camil. Hope all is well with you!
@eilampniel29623 жыл бұрын
U are really a great drummer i love your style alot! There are not many good jazz drummers out there but u are for sure one!. Would love to see more max roach lessons
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that Eilam! More Max is on the way!
@Epicurus483 ай бұрын
hey i've been watching your a few of your videos and i'm still learning traditional grip but i noticed that you have your left hand further down the stick--like maybe 1/4. I was always taught to hold it in a rough 2/5 maybe for the stick to be able to rebound, is there a reason you do this and is the way you play like a different techinique?
@drumqtips3 ай бұрын
Great observation! I adjust my grip depending on the sound and feel I’m going for. Holding the stick closer to the center can give you more bounce, while moving towards the back provides more power and control. I think it’s important to stay flexible with your technique and not feel restricted by any one approach. Different teachers have different perspectives, so it’s always good to explore and find what works best for you!
@yror732 Жыл бұрын
Did you ever find that Tony Williams clip you mention around the 7-minute mark?
@robvriens88123 жыл бұрын
Great video. Have to start working on lifting again! Thanks for the reminder
@drumqtips3 жыл бұрын
Ha! Glad I could motivate you to start lifting again Rob:)
@markwalkerdrums Жыл бұрын
Great lesson! I’m currently playing on the changes of Cherokee for about 15 choruses at around 390-400 with Arturo Sandoval. No joke! Any tips you might have for “way upstairs” would be most helpful.
@drumqtips Жыл бұрын
Here’s my advice Markie Mark, PRAY! Ha!! Aside from playing lots of downbeats and trying to stay as relaxed as possible, I think just playing those kind of tempos with the same band every night eventually it gets a bit easier and better. But I don’t think that ever gets “easy”. Hope is well with you my friend. Gotta get you back to the school sometime. Had a ball! Be well Mark👊🏾
@victormarshall97653 жыл бұрын
Thanks Quincy for sharing excellent tutorials . Wonderful presentations .