Philly Joe's Inverted Double Stroke Lick

[@tdrum21]

Like the tone and ring/sound of that high tom. Beautiful!

[@angelandresmarquez]

Thank you very much for your generosity shearing this great resource.

[@booj101]

yes! definitely a great phrase that philly used a lot and very useful to get around the kit. thanks for sharing this with the community!! i know this is from six years ago, so pardon me please for jumping in years after you posted. but i just wanted to offer that philly joe (like the drummers of the post-swing generation) is also feathering the bass drum consistently and imperceptibly throughout all of his playing, which grounds his rudimental phrases and makes them make even more sense! i do think it's important to add that nearly imperceptible aspect when studying philly's playing to understand more fully how his phrases lay in the groove. all the best to you and thanks again for the video and the lesson. humbly, ethan

[@tommyron]

Yes! I just found a Mel Lewis video from 1985 and he says the exact same thing. Very cool!

[@VoodooDewey69]

Thanks Justin for sharing your knowledge of Joe's techniques,He was trully a master at his craft and contributed so much to the art of swing in it's formative years.I was fortunate enough to see him play and sit in with him many times in Philadelphia in his later years I also lived with Joe for six months I can only say that he was a true genius and I know that I can say this he was the slickest drummer that ever lived. He considered most drummers as Bashers and told me personally that a real drummer is felt and not heard, that's a pretty bizarre concept I'm still trying to comprehend . long live the spirit of Philly Joe Jones.

[@paulcanton9827]

What an excellent lesson. Really clear and straight to it. Many thanks.

[@JazzDrummersResource]

Thanks, Paul!

[@michaelminer3157]

Try to learn jazz and your videos have been a big help and inspiration. Very clear, easy to follow, a bit difficult for me to play but I am excited to learn.

[@peterwhitford3819]

Chops ! Thanks for sharing some of your dedicated work .

[@peliparado94]

Great video. I don't even play drums but I'm a fan of Philly Joe and Jazz in general. Very interesting and and informational.

[@Admojazz]

Thanks for this! Looking forward to checking out the others.

[@elroyblackbean]

Great video -- very, very informative. Thank you!

[@tdrum21]

Great whole Philly solo on that track...

[@woldtop8922]

To invert - Put upside down or in the opposite position, order, or arrangement. Just thought I'd mention it. You have displaced the double. Nice playing tough.

[@Guardela]

thanks ....God bless you.

[@srklgk]

great videos thank you so much!!!

[@TheStudioDrummer]

Good stuff!

[@A.ChristopherJohnson]

Thanks fam, Philly, def my fav drummer of all time, besides Louis Hayes, I think they're the most rudimentally sound drummers, ya dig ?

[@ambroulard]

If you think about It you find it’s not actually inverted,, it’s still two R’s followed by two L’s or visa versa-- it’s only inverted if your definition of “the double stroke roll” is that the first note always falls on the downbeat.

[@ambroulard]

But I realize we have to have names for these things so lets call it the inverted double stroke!!

[@JazzDrummersResource]

@@ambroulard yeah that's the title I was taught for this, but you're right that it's not technically "inverted." This coming from the folks who named something a "pataflafla" and a "cheesy poof."

[@imagandy]

yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee great one AGAIN!!!! thanx

[@VoodooDewey69]

Thanks for preserving the art of Philly Joe Jones my dear friend , let me ask you all a question Does anybody know the famous tag that Philly Joe used to use at the end of every gig he played, does anybody know?

[@kevinturner5857]

This is good , many thanks fella , love PJJ ❤️

[@CarlosHerrand]

I've always been fascinated by the sound of your drums, can you please give me a tuner advice in order to get this sound into my drums!

[@dsmoove5961]

Thank you, this is a {#Great👏🏽}, video post, #KeepGroovin🎼🥁🥁🥁🥁!!!

[@JazzDrummersResource]

Thanks, man! I appreciate that.

[@Lorenzo1950]

The section at 3:36 to 3:46.

[@JazzDrummersResource]

I think you mean a triplet phrase a play a lot through there. It starts on an upbeat "& Trip-Uh-Let 3" The sticking is R L L R L Hope that makes sense

[@Lorenzo1950]

I got it. Was really responding to Scott's remark. Nice playing.

[@Drummer9981]

Great video! I'm very excited to have found your channel. Which K Con model is in your main ride slot here?

[@JazzDrummersResource]

Thanks! That's a 20" light. It was from one of the first few batches. Love that cymbal.

[@A.ChristopherJohnson]

Right On Cat Daddy !!

[@thejoyofflooring751]

Think if you played the idea over and again for 5 minutes straight without verbal explanation the concept would be clearer and easier to imitate.

[@7goddahomie243]

52 blocks

[@Lorenzo1950]

I have been trying this also. He sometimes mixes singles, doubles and rim shots. I wanted to ask about what sounds like very quick single stroke rolls you were playing. Are they triplet rolls, ruffs or just fast singles? Thanks.

[@JazzDrummersResource]

Hi Lorenzo, Can you tell me exactly where I play them so I can make sure I answer you as accurately as possible? Thanks.

[@Rickriquinho]

Sorry, but this doesn't sound like Philly Joe Jones.

[@VoodooDewey69]

Ricardo da Mata Of course not , but at least he's trying to preserve a dying art , and I personally knew Joe and I know that he'll be thankful that someone appreciated his talent. and techniques ,Joe was a beautiful cat.

[@webstercat]

Absolutely two. Just easier......

[@scottfelicetti5101]

Too much talky not enough play. Great ideas. Cut to the chase.