JOHN BONHAM DRUM TRIPLETS Drum Lesson

[@TimTkachyk]

Wife starts vacuuming as soon as the drums come out. Classic.

[@KennyBoyd6]

hahaha

[@kamarileland7116]

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@Kamari Leland i would suggest Flixzone. You can find it on google :)

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@Wallace Julian Definitely, been watching on Flixzone for since march myself =)

[@kamarileland7116]

@Wallace Julian thank you, I signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there =) I appreciate it!!

[@mattynigma]

This is the vid I learned this from about two years ago. I've just now got it to where I can play it in public. This lesson really stuck with me. Thanks

[@madmags13]

I'm a guitarist but my heart's always been hooked on Bonham's drumming aesthetic.This is a great video. You rock.

[@richliano1]

Great job ! Love your videos ! Thank you !

[@iplaycountry4174]

I’m 55, and never knew the way to do this.. til now. Great explanation. Thank you man!! 👍🏼

[@bonzoleum]

I'm glad it helped IPC417!

[@drummerchappell]

Pretty sure this was the video I stumbled upon a few years ago that finally made sense of these triplets, love this guy very kool dude thank you.

[@bonzoleum]

+Ryan Chappell Thanks Ryan! TK

[@MrAustindies84]

It's like learning drums from Ray Liota

[@bonzoleum]

Don't "yeah, yeah" me, Lois! This is important.

[@_Inferis]

bonzoleum Brilliant film!

[@ryanwalters2789]

He does look like Ray Liotta. LOL

[@orkycathcart6397]

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[@brokenarrow1689]

haha!

[@REV1015]

i was taught in the 70 s by a man named mike gerardi in schenectady new york and he used to teach the same exact way he was a jazz drummer....emphases on the swing.Keep up the wonderful instruction......brought tears to my eyes.

[@ejsmith1000]

Absolutely love this guy's teaching style. It's like getting drum lessons from Columbo

[@skuhlman2665]

I have a tendency to start my triplet with my foot, if you can believe that. Your videos are awesome & I plan to watch all of them. You are a great teacher which are hard to find.

[@bonzoleum]

Thank you, Steve!

[@mattynigma]

+steve kuhlman I do this too. If you want to try and mix it up, play the kick on the last upbeat instead of the downbeat and you'll end up getting the timing of starting with your snare or whatever

[@liammcevoy3212]

I believe that starting on the bass drum is the only effective way to incorporate a triplet into a fill... bass, right, left!

[@glea-gw8be]

steve kuhlman Me Too

[@salamanderonhere]

steve kuhlman I find that if you’re doing a quick fill, it’s easier to start with the bass drum. However, in a solo, the optimal sound and also the best way to keep it going is starting with the hands

[@johnrepp3854]

I found doing the triplets with the kick so difficult. I tried your "Isolating The Corners" technique and it is working miracles in a very short time. It even allowed me to lead with the left hand which is against my normal wiring. Terry, I think that is genius, it really is amazing the way that it works. It just takes a little patience and the speed increases. I have always found it easier to count triplets as 1 Ba Da, 2 Ba Da, 3 Ba Da but never used the kick in the mix. Thanks a million for that technique.

[@bonzoleum]

John Repp Thanks John! I appreciate the very nice words!

[@hitlikeagirl09]

The technical break down at the end was terrific. I liked how you broke it down in to all the different combinations of 2 beats before weaving everything together into 3. Thank you for sharing.

[@JoshuaCraigStrain]

Wish I'd had a drum teacher like you back in the day - well , you're here now and we must be close in age cuz every vid so far has covered most all my favorite drummers - Thanks , great job and you gotta Brother in Detroit now !!

[@charlesd2108]

First let me say i am no drummer but i am a musician. Your energy is wonderful and the tuts are great. Your comments about click tracks have made me rethink my recording techniques. It is very easy to get hooked into "click-o-mation ",software amps etc. At 65 years young i forgot those days man!..thanks again

[@donnielawson5706]

First Video that I've seen that really explains it. Awesome teaching!!!!

[@proslice56]

I only have one question! How in the hell did 92 people find this a thumbs down? I guess it must be those that just give up..... *candyasses* (good word ) I found it to be very useful and informative. SUBBED

[@daviddormer5608]

At last someone makes it clear and goes over it, this guy is brilliant.

[@x3sand7s]

I dont ever comment on stuff but I just really wanted to say that this is the type of drum instruction ive been looking for. your video on the bonham triplets (which i didnt know that other people called them that) was a huge help. Ive been trying to get those down for what seems like forever now. Im like 80% percent of drummers (leading with my right, as i am right handed). Ive tried it leading with my left and i think its sounds more authentic but it feels so weird.

[@buddyrichable1]

Bonham triplets are hard to do. It takes a lot of practice to be able to do them fast, and evenly. By evenly I mean time wise, and dynamically. This is the only video I’ve found that gives great exercises to develop this beat. Great job.

[@fatasstunes8]

Quit hating. This guy is rad. Very helpful video!! Thank you!!!

[@thebigzephyr7624]

your drum lessons on bonham technique are great...i have been haunted by this one pattern...have never been able to do.....i'm starting to learn it by using your guidance. working at about 140 bpm now and can't get faster...just takes time. thanks!!!!

[@billyomer8417]

Thanks Bonzoleum. Couldn't drum the triplet and this vid was just avoided cos it was a challege to high to clim, Christmas just gone gave me loads of time and think iv now cracked it. Your advice that British drummers start with left hand was amazing to learn, it's now opened up lots of other oppertuneties starting with left hand. Thank you

[@bonzoleum]

You’re very welcome Billy, and thank you!

[@dads357]

this is the first video that made the gears click inside my head and helped me become a better drummer. thank you for taking the time to make these videos

[@bonzoleum]

Thank you Dads!!!

[@jarrahdrum]

His enthusiasm is so infectious. Thank you for your uploads and your time :-)

[@gloriamenezes1924]

I just want to thank You for sharing the Jon Bonham Triplet excercise,I would have never imagined it wit speed....the Train groove& finding out which hand to start with ended years of research!!! Thanks so much,regards,Roger.

[@TheSlammintone]

Learned to do the triplet thing around the standard drum kit leading with my left from listening to Mitch Mitchell moreso than John Bonham however. Listening to Hey Joe you can hear Mitch use this pattern slowed way down and you can tell he's leading with the left to get the descending riff and they way he does it and tunes his kit is instructive and amazing! Thanks for the great lesson Bonzoleum!

[@WORLDSTANDING]

This is absolutely THE MOST helpful triplet lesson I've found on youtube, and I've seen all of them. On top of that, you do the triplet with the LEFT hand lead as did Bonham. All of your other Bonham videos are excellent too! Thank you thank you!!!!

[@rkl17]

I love this guy. He takes a great deal of time to explain things, and make sure that you can really understand him. I realize some people are just having fun making funny comments, and that's cool. But you snarky bastards...... quit yer bitchin'. Go find something that makes you happy. Life is too short to waste by going to people's posts and pissing on them. Unless perhaps you can do it better? ;-)

[@bonzoleum]

Who loves ya, baby?

[@jakeholcomb123]

+bonzoleum we do, big daddy

[@josephgurzynski1053]

Well said!!! I've learned so much from this man.

[@Bazonthebass]

I couldn't agree more. Anyone who takes time out to share knowledge, and maybe help others in some way is cool in my book. To hell with the sarky and negative b......s!

[@66steevo1]

"So that's what I've been doing!" Explained concisely. "Train beat" sycopation. I learned, and I remember the moment - "Ramble on" was it. I had to do that. Try that lesson. Also, "We're gonna groove". Irresistible left foot included! Keep it up!

[@EricBeck]

Great lesson. Great depth, conversational, and the message is repeated oft enough to truly sink in. Thanks bonzoleum!

[@fortunetechinc]

This is a great video to really master from. I’ve been playing drums for over 40 years. Easily explained.

[@garydogz]

bonzoleum, I find myself returning to your videos because your very discriptive throughout your lessons. Nice! Thanks for your effort.

[@brettallgoodtunes9483]

Always fascinated to learn something new (I lead right handed and I didn’t know that 15 minutes ago) thanks man, fills a hole in my head

[@njdrummer7120]

You are awesome bud. I love how you don’t try to tidy up the basement and it looks like you are busy and just stumble upon a podcast and crawl in.

[@nashvillan76]

Great vid and instructions. Triplets are something I've always struggled with and I think your left hand vs. right hand explanation - something so rudimentary, yet I never thought about it - may help me master this technique. Thanks!

[@opie6623]

Absolutely something I will use. Thanks so much for breaking this down...got on my kit at the ten minute mark and came back to finish the video with a huge grin!

[@farnish8]

Being a bit of a drummer myself,I really appreciate his lessons. I like how he explains virtually every detail. Thnx!

[@Drumboy5165]

Love the delivery.....many are overly systematic, you made it as plain Jane as it truly is!!

[@ncctech]

Thanks bonzoleum for posting all your easy to follow instructional videos! Very helpful !!

[@dlaetsch9737]

Dude.... Thank you so much for this video. I have always loved triplets, but I suck at playing them. This really opened doors for me that have probably been there all along,I just wasn't really looking. Thanks again... Now to find out which is my leading hand........

[@sandawarriorify]

I stopped in the middle of the video and ordered the book on Amazon. Can't wait to get it!

[@brent3760]

I love discovering videos you madenin the past, today! Love watching a new Bonzoleum video!!!

[@bonzoleum]

Ah yes, Brent-there are jillions of them. Thanks for being a fan!

[@rael1999]

As always a great job....many drummers wanting to learrn more skills I know will appreciate your lessons...thanks so much for taking the time to put these together !

[@onemanshandAV]

Great energy, enthusiasm, and knowledge...bonzoleum, you are the 'Goodfella' of drumming, sir!

[@Takes680]

Great videos im a huge bonzo fan and i am learning so much from these videos been playing for many years and at 45 i have been really trying to get the bonzo beats down thanks again for sharing about one of the greatest drummers ever

[@spidermight8054]

I love your videos! You are a natural teacher. Thank you!

[@mike-drums-maine]

Very helpful !! I have tried for years to duplicate Bonzo's triplets but never had it explained by starting the fill before the initial down beat. I am right handed and always have started with the right. You are correct, it is very difficult to lead off with the left. But treating the left as prior to the down beat helps get the groove going..

[@Greenaresy]

I´m right handed playing on a right handed kit and I lead with my left hand. This causes problems when doing a fast fill and ending it on a cymbal on the right side of the kit. My solution for about 20 years has been to do a "double-tap" on the last stroke with the left hand. I´m trying to correct this and practice leading with the right hand. Love your videos!

[@humble_roots]

It took me a second watch to understand everything you said in this video, but it was worth it.

[@karl5378]

Wish i had a drum tutor like you. you explain your lessons very well. Cheers!!

[@burnttoast2012]

I am now more enthused to persist in getting this damn triplet frustration sorted. Best instructional video I've seen. You are a natural at this, as most online teachers make you just want to throw away the sticks and take up knitting... My actual drama is that I am ambidextrous and both hands want to dominate... very messy... Thanks again though...

[@TheGruveMaster]

I like your demeanor on this video. Too many guys are totally full of themselves. You present your self as one of my buddies trying to share something cool. I enjoyed watching your video very much. If you don't mind an opinion though... what's weird to me about your theory on which hand to start on, is that the shuffle or train beat is different than the triplets as follows - if you lead with the left hand on the train, the down beat is on the right hand. With the triplet, if you lead with the left hand, the left hand is on the down beat. So, in effect, they would be the opposite of each other. This is not necessarily a bad thing though. I believe that everything you do right handed you should also be able to do left handed. If you can master everything both lefty and righty, you become an incredibly versatile player.

[@SoundBarrierEntertainment]

Very good training method, i'm left handed so it was easy to do triple tom tom kick , now need to improve the other lead right!!!

[@bonzoleum]

@uri172 It depends on the finish and condition. Folks can always use one! Of course you can look for the other drums to build a full kit.

[@DGovation08]

Thank you thank you thank you! The train beat and the break down of the thee parts and it's just clicked for me. I've been try to get fast leading with my right hand because I'm right handed. But using your theory about the train shuffle I discovered I can do it easier leading with the left.

[@johnmilton3200]

like this guy very helpful, negative comments don't help,

[@bonzoleum]

john milton Thanks John!

[@smitty747]

Hey bonzoleum, I've been playing drums for many yrs as I'm sure you have and also just love triplets. I think triplets and paradiddles are my two favorite rudiments. I also teach my students to play all rudiments leading with either hand. Or, hand foot combo's. It really opens up yr drumming skills. Anyway, really enjoyed your video; keep up the solid work my friend!

[@fabioceresani4837]

you are into my top five drum's teacher of youtube.... thank you very much :-)

[@sttl609]

I've been drumming for yrs & yrs but I still appreciate your approach from the ground up... I still havn't perfected my triplets. This clip is great - time to pull those drums back out of the closet... tim

[@MichaelONealDrums]

The train beat connection was fantastic. I lead with my left on that, and I never even realized it. I think once I connect the train beat to the foot, I'll be super smooth with my triplets. Thanks for a great lesson!

[@jamesbell9011]

Amen

[@BBBri57]

Im a big fan of your videos. I found the train beat analogy really helpful getting the accent in the right place and how to place it in time in a song. Yay Bonzoleum!!

[@bonzoleum]

Thanks BBB!

[@pgrandonmaui]

I really like your videos! Been playing for about 30 years and spent MANY hours learning this Bonham stuff. You do a great job breaking it down. I noticed a funny thing with my playing based on your observations. I do the train beat the same as you, but have a hard time leading triplets with my left hand. Weird.

[@johnnydiak4412]

I acctually really like this guy he's definantly my favorite drummer on KZbin

[@sarkmcbride]

Great vid. I've only watched two of yours so far, but both had a vacuum cleaner start up. Your house must be the cleanest ever!

[@TaffyRaphie]

those red drums look awesome. thanks, this is useful to beginners

[@nicolasfloresvega3181]

Funny last joke, thanks for your videos, have been really helpful so far, greetings from Chile

[@thescatman5029]

My "triplet" heroes, outside of jazz are Benny Benjamin (Motown) and Earl Young (Philly).

[@LouRadon]

Good stuff man. Thanks for sharing your personal findings and encouraging individual style. Dig your drumming.

[@bonzoleum]

Thanks, Lou!

[@baabaajazzdrum]

you remind me of like a Jack La Lane type of teaching-you make it very easy to follow-thank you sir please share more.

[@HeartAblaze96]

im a relatively new drummer. still picking up the speed of doubles and what not. i was always wondering on how to get started on fills or snare fills. thanks. subscribed

[@bonzoleum]

+Kevin Barajas Play single strokes on your drumset-just make stuff up. Play a half bar of time (1 and 2 and) and then a bar of sixteenth notes around the drumset. 1 and 2 and 3 e and a 4 e and a.

[@HeartAblaze96]

im familiar with singles and making noise. but will do. im actually getting the hang of the triplet

[@SKragseth]

You're great man. I really enjoy your teaching and comedy

[@bonzoleum]

Thank you, Spencer!

[@bonzoleum]

"As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster.."

[@TheZomba1965]

Very Very helpful, thanks.I'm a lefty,i set up left,have a hard time leading triplet starting w right hand,so thanks man.

[@5ped0fs0und5]

I have a pretty complicated sense of coordination and leading, with the train beat that you mentioned, i lead with the left, but when i go around the kit i lead with the right, and sometimes left, but then with the triplets i can really only do it with the right hand on lead.

[@bonzoleum]

@rsalg1203 I think there are definitely certain physical actions that for certain people trigger some sort of a short-circuit type of thing. I would recommend using a metronome to try and find the BPM (the actual velocity threshold) that it starts to fall apart, and then practicing to the metronome up to that threshold and see if you can slowly move that threshold higher (play it faster)...

[@MegaLunaman]

Your're a great teacher and drummer, greeting from Colombia. :)

[@jermpick]

You sir are a great drum teacher! I enjoyed the video very much. I don't hear an accent in your voice like the others, might be because I was born in Hammond, right next door. lol, I get that where I live too.

[@swissanthony]

Man..i'm a guitarist but you're a great teacher...I WANT SOME DRUMS !!!

[@civilianartist4320]

bonzoleum, you're a great teacher. Unpretentious and natural. Love it. I tend to lead with my right hand, but sometimes I find myself leading with the bass drum i.e. bass, right, left, bass right left etc. Should I avoid this because it's technically incorrect, or is it OK. I think it sounds OK and nobody I play with notices the difference. What do you think?

[@bonzoleum]

By and large any kit that has larger sizes you can tune up on the higher side you'll generally get the sound. What new kits are you looking at?

[@therockaholic4009]

dude u r like the freaking awesomest drum teacher ever

[@petebest22]

Thank you very much 😊 you explain how to play triplets the best way 👍😊👍

[@MrDgillis001]

ok, what if I'm leading with R on snare/ high hat beats but then lead with the L on the triplet- L on small tom R on floor then bass? Is that strange? I'm kinda ambidexterous- throw with my left and write with my right hand. No wonder I have confusion but excellent lesson you are teaching.

[@uri172]

@bonzoleum the finish is Blue Sparkle and the condition is good! I love your videos by the way!

[@fernominal]

Very Informative video!! ( I'm not a drummer, I'm a guitar player! but I enjoyed your video lesson!! )

[@jan-runen.stermo5341]

Very good lessions!!and the practise tecnicks you are showing on yur drums are very helpfull for many many drumplayers who have problems with different breaks.You give a very gerat and easy understanding lesson,)

[@bonzoleum]

Thank you, Jan!

[@iDrumFourChrist]

If you think about it, this type of music (hard rock drumming) is what paved the way for metal drumming

[@glasgowharleyrider]

Really useful . Many thanks . Subbed from Scotland!!

[@joshuapfahning3239]

I'm not a drummer.. at best I'm a recreational guitar wanna be experimenter. I spent enough time in high school band to follow your video, and it was actually entertaining and I feel very informative, even not as a drummer. I enjoyed your video, I feel it is a useful video, and I very much hope it inspires others to pursue music

[@joshuapfahning3239]

on a side note, my time in high school band was as a trumpet player... I love playing brass, it has such strong roots in jazz, but no musical style can survive without a percussion section to keep time.

[@KassettOriginal]

Thats really good, how do you incorporate it to a beat? Could you post a video on that as well?

[@robertmalloy3350]

I was watching this video and thought of the exact same thing! This method is really awesome while adding accents on every left hand sticking. Try it out...let me know what you think.

[@jorge2150]

Great stuff! I've been struggling with the whole right-hand/left-hand thing for a while now. I initially was leading with my left, as is your (and Bonham's) technique, but have found that I'm liking the right-hand lead much more, and it seems to sound more consistent for me. I will agree that you really should work on both just to keep your chops up. Great video, thanks!

[@CLVIEGAS]

Great tips...I will follow them!!! (From Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

[@Earthdogbonzo3]

I wish that I had learned this when I was sixteen. Back then(1975), in the sleepy L.I. town of E. Setauket there was only one drum teacher of any repute, who you had to treat with 'kid' gloves if he was going to consider giving you lessons. It took many years to realize that he was only interested in students who came from wealthy families and prodigies(who you didn't have to teach anyway). It's okay, I'm learning and the sound is amazing!! Left perception is 'alien' if you're not a born lefty.

[@Carrotyfungus1]

I’d love to have just one drum lesson from you. That would be a dream come true

[@williamreynolds4855]

Love the posts great learning from you. You rock !

[@bonzoleum]

I appreciate that, William - thank you!

[@williamreynolds4855]

@@bonzoleum I ordered that book you talk about , can't wait to get it. Thanks

[@drumheart8868]

When i use descending triplets i do L,R,K and ascending triplets K,R,L. Sometimes i lead with the left hand and sometimes with the right or even with the foot, it depends. It's good to know both ways.

[@MrKakigara]

thank you !! i watched yours video 3year ago ! today I did it.

[@bonzoleum]

Terrific! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[@bmarshall5078]

Good stuff. Thanks for the lesson. Still trying to get to Buddy Rich speed but this helps.

[@7651form]

Oh wow bongo, you getting some hits here. Grats

[@kctransplant70]

I'm a right handed drummer. I usually lead with my right hand... Except for when I play triplets, I lead with my left hand. I find it easier to play triplets leading with my left hand because since they usually start on the snare or rack tom, then go to the floor tom before the bass drum, I can play them open handed if I lead with my left hand. Playing them open handed is especially handy if you play a bigger kit (like me) and want to do triplets running down the toms.