The Five Stroke Roll: Michael Carvin Breaks Down Drumming Rudiments

Master drummer Michael Carvin demonstrates one of the 26 rudiments of drumming: the five stroke roll.
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Michael Carvin - Drums
Eric Suquet - Director
Bill Thomas - Director of Photography
Richard Emery - Production Assistant
Seton Hawkins - Producer
Recorded May 3, 2013

[@FragginWagon76]

"All drummers have educated hands and ignorant feet." Classic.

[@mattc4970]

This is literally the best, most concise and impactful four and a half minutes of instruction I have ever heard on any subject from anyone ever.

[@nebbykoo]

I took some lessons from Michael Carvin, many years ago in NYC. He could be intimidating, but also very warm. I will always admire him. He hold a mirror up to you so you can see yourself.

[@robertducros7222]

There are teachers and there are players,with all respect you are both with style.

[@matthewvanbueren5805]

This is literally one of the most insightful short videos for drummers

[@caryd67]

This guy is deep in the pocket when he’s just speaking! Wonderful lesson, thanks. I always run my 5 strokes together, without the pause in between the alternations. I’m going to practice the way you played it with that little break.

[@davethompson1352]

a real teacher. demonstrating musicality on the drums. thankyou for that Michael

[@juscallmegrumpy2395]

I love Michael Carvin. He's Old School and teaches like my old Band Director and my Music Teacher. Drumming with common sense and developed skills. God Bless you Sir.

[@tedyarusso9563]

You are one sharp man! Thanks for adding the importance of the feet in drum set rudiment playing. Love your vibe and touch.

[@markielinhart]

“Whatever you teach your hands, teach you feet” - best advice I ever saw✌️🌻

[@kamb26]

After watching two videos I can tell Mr Carvin is a master. He may a bit older here but he's like Yoda. When he starts playing everybody's jaw hits the floor

[@vertigoat7596]

I'm confused. How did you get an hours worth of instruction into a 4:30 video? I think you might have changed my life.

[@JazzAcademy]

+Steve Rice We're pretty sure that Michael Carvin is secretly a wizard

[@detoxholmes565]

"All drummers have educated hands and ignorant feet." That hit me hard!

[@josephgurzynski1053]

I've learned a lot from this talented and classy man.

[@drbobinski1]

Thanks Michael, Amazing lesson and an infectious personality.

[@joegaspari8153]

I really like his demonstrations and how he explains things.

[@drum4fun969]

Old school. Thank you for sharing.

[@JoeSmith-ev2bg]

Spectacular hands and lesson

[@jksynth]

That was really fun. I totally love that.

[@markauckland666]

i love this man

[@bluerocker5563]

Fantastic!

[@rmmccarthy1240]

Beautiful! A simple rudiment presented with sincerity, enthusiasm, and complexity. I am eager to apply your approach. Kudos and high praise for bringing excitement to the 5SR.

[@lisaogrady1733]

I LOVE this man! (Female drummer, 57 yrs old) You're the boss, Michael. 👍

[@classixdrummer]

Three years ago according to KZbin. How you liking 60, Lisa? I just turned that corner myself and can’t say that I am thrilled with it. Three years on and Michael is still a boss and he has style! (Male drummer for 48 years now)

[@aikighost]

What a classy and skilled gentleman.

[@isopropyltoxicity]

I want to be as happy as this man one day

[@joecanzano]

Great video! Thanks.

[@marcelonogueirarodrigues5528]

Very Nice MAN I love it!

[@demilichripoffdetector7976]

Your awesome. I am a metal drummer trying to get better at control and learning basics. I play very fast but have missed my rudements. Thanks

[@JazzAcademy]

Rafael Gonzalez Glad you like it - the full playlist of rudiments is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXfJgmaaarF1qJY

[@jonathanhaley9967]

To all you metal drummers out there I applaud you most just hit things hard or fast, the rudiments are what will set you apart. Make sure you still think of texture and have fun with it

[@TheGurner1]

This is that Speedy Jones lick that's so great - Michael get's right down to it no messing

[@MrDigimonas1]

Adore this man! :)

[@Osoriox1]

I really apreciate how he enjoy playing :)

[@jeffcassidy6260]

What a great lesson

[@Northertba]

This guy is amazing so much knowledge

[@iamthemaniam]

TOP NOTCH!!!! 10/10 THANK YOU!

[@gonzalochoquekuno7259]

The Five Stroke Roll Man!!!!! I enjoyed it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@theillestdrummer7822]

Legend

[@theillestdrummer7822]

Absolute genius

[@hillboy1880]

I enjoy this Jazz drumming

[@mickc2339]

I like you dude ! Thank you 😊

[@liamburke1436]

Thank you Michael! Or should I say the 5 stroke roll man :)

[@benslooking4coolstuff]

this is so good…

[@TD12KX]

Cool!

[@mp_drums]

"The bass drum is the father"- Im crying haha

[@ludwig11fly]

wonderfull

[@ROCKNROLLFAN]

This perfect gentleman actually takes the time to explain the dynamics and purpose of rudiment instead of rushing into each demonstration and I like his approach to teaching better than Dr. John Wooten.

[@semtgroup2684]

Super!

[@tobydogloser3128]

Good lesson. What pt of the country are you in? Real quick...For ME, after playing the rudiments a while they become a groove. What impressed me so much...Your rudiments are good, but after much time, I believe mine are quicker, and cleaner. However, when you swing, it's NICE! I need a teacher like yourself to "loosen me up" If I can use my "chops", and get swinging a jazz pattern, I feel that would help me greatly! For Funk, rock, pop, etc....I can feel it!, but never could feel the swing.

[@TurtleTurtlez]

this was like a fever dream

[@joshualorden697]

rudiments being letters in the alphabet is an amazing idea

[@HARRYRUSHAKOFFBONGOLOID]

You know I just left that comment and believe me I did not mean it to sound at all like I was questioning mr. Carvings abilities cuz he's no doubt a master however after I left that comment I read some of the other guy's comments and It just strikes me funny that whenever the musician be it drummer guitar player keyboard whenever they get around an older Jazz Cat they immediately forget that there are people and there are new generations that have come along that are Mighty impressive also like what mr. Carbon is saying about his feet and I said maybe I don't know but it seems to me it would be good to practice the whole roll on just your feet like maybe when you're sitting waiting for the bus or something because I know for a newer generation drummer such as one who I think is really phenomenal and really shows off his ability to play anything he can play on his hands on his feet would be Terry Bozzio.. that is one incredible spawned off generation of drummer if you ever hear some of the stuff he did with Zappa especially the Zoot allures album when he comes rolling down the times he switches between is upper half a body and lower and blends in the double bass to the time rolls and when he stops the top and takes over with the bottom and then goes back to the top and vice-versa the blend is so smooth it's incredible and don't get me wrong I'm just saying I would love to see Terry and some of the other newer drummers that I know and press the s*** out of me Terry's I guess what you would call a newer generation drummer even though he's getting older but then there's guys in between like Carl Palmer Clive bunker s*** bill bruford Allen White.. and don't think I'm trying to take it away from mr. Carvings generation because I'm sure Terry and the rest of the drummer's wouldn't had a starting point if it wasn't for them it's just I love drums and I always look for redeeming qualities and drummers that are is simplistic is Mick Fleetwood because you have to remember it's not how much paint is on the canvas always it's where it's placed I'll tell you another two drummers that I don't think got enough credit and that's Philly hard from Kansas and Brian Downey from Thin Lizzy.. Cheers to all your body always trying to learn something from any drummer I come across Harry

[@tiedupsmurf]

This guy is good...finally I have found a teacher

[@boomerguy9935]

Rudiments make everything easy. You can't have a house without a sound foundation. The rudiments are the foundation. Practice hand/feet independence while using the rudiments. Life will be so much easier. "Have fun with it!"

[@IngeBall]

That's how you teach!!

[@dikbeats2720]

Although in fareness the 5stroke 'starter' chop is something different. Its worth practicing mr carvin's method. On both hands! and feet

[@richday2117]

He would be an excellent beginner band teacher.

[@Supercrafter678]

What kind of sticks does he use?

[@martinkent_]

"If you don't learn your rudiments, its hard. If you learn your rudiments, it's fun!"

[@REALPANNA]

2:21

[@tmckague]

Wisdom.

[@Carpface]

!!!!!! 😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@alanduncan1980]

5 stroke roll

[@HARRYRUSHAKOFFBONGOLOID]

You are definitely no doubt one great drummer I wish I knew what you forgot but I got to say I've always had problems with teachers ever since grammar school maybe I think too much I remember when a teacher said 621 is half a dozen in another... Now I thought that was a ratio you know 6 to 1 like I thought they should have explained it by saying six to one person could be the same as being said half a dozen to another person dot-dot my point being when you say you should play everything on your feet and you demonstrated you're breaking it up between your hands and your feet you're doing half of the five stroke roll on the top and half on the bottom you're not really doing the whole five stroke roll with your feet maybe cuz it wouldn't sound good I'm sure you know better than I. I'm just trying to say would it be advantageous to practice the five stroke roll on my feet and not mix it with the hands as if you were using your feet like you are using your hands. That is a question anybody could answer cuz I'm sure most all drummers out there are more proficient than I

[@Greggyboyz60]

Your a great teacher and drummer Michael. Thanks for everything. Greg Hickey. Please check out my stuff on KZbin if you get a chance. Any comments will be appreciated. Thanks.

[@obedsalinasgonzalez3600]

Man I fell i'm better just seeing thees

[@dikbeats2720]

? im not saying a pattern or lick Must be played in a certain way, but hmmm.. Surely its 'RllRL'. obviously accenting on 1st, 4th and 5th note. Its funkier than a mosquito's tweeter and u can piss round the kit in a cool way. No offence to mr carvin's method.. Whatever works for people i guess. Also the way i learned the 5 stroke is its good for starting off a fill/chop that develops, or can be used in loop concession around the kit or a single drum etc. The 5 stroke 'starter' chop.

[@user-xn5cd9hk6i]

😂😂