Steve Gadd Mozambique Drum Beat - Afro-Cuban Drum Lesson

[@JohnHickey-x1x]

Great video lesson. It totally demystifies what is otherwise seen as a complex rhythm. Bravo!

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Thank you John. I truly appreciate the comment. All the best John X

[@bonzomio]

Thanks, John! Well done! You are an inspiration!

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

You're very welcome my friend. Enjoy. John X

[@EdwardWShea]

John, Fantastic tutorial on this great Gadd groove, the patterns are setup in a very simplistic way . Finally you lay down this beat with a beautiful feel and a great sound on the kit. Drummers all over the world benefit from wonderful pros like yourself, keep those videos coming!! Ed Shea NYC

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

I truly appreciate your detailed comment. Wishing you all the best my friend. John X

[@vasilismouskouris]

Amazing presentation and performance as well!!! As always!!! Thanks John!

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Thank you my friend. I truly appreciate your comment. John X

[@chriscursons5505]

Well here I am again. I’m juggling through 3 of your lessons and progress is slow. Sometimes I watch your videos all night in an effort to memorise what you are playing.. I’m determined that with baby steps and your amazing tuition I can get real enjoyment out of playing. Cheers john

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Chris, Small steps are good. When trying to digest too much information at once, your mind will simply reject it. Simply take your time and enjoy the journey. John X

[@randycoyne1303]

John X is a first rate teacher and a gentleman. He really makes this great groove come alive.

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Randy, Thank you for your comment. I really appreciate it. All the best, John X

[@hraycozart]

You make studying and learning very easy and fun. I can't wait to get started on this lesson! Thank you

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

I'm glad you liked the lesson. I appreciate your comment. All the best John X

[@tmaddrummer]

Thanks and Blessings John!

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

You are very welcome. All the best John X

[@danielschroder5814]

JohnX always delivers the best detailed lessons. He explains the counting, the orchestration, and the dynamics in a clear and concise manner. Highly detailed, yet succinct. Wish I could take live lessons with him.

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Thank you for your beautiful detailed comment. I appreciate you taking the time to write it. Enjoy your drumming journey. John X

[@bartschrieckvander1971]

Hi John, great lesson that reminds me on my younger years when i started to learn simple playing the cow bell for the first time by playing "Stone Free" by Jimmy Hendriks! Your lessons are of great value for me even after so many years! Good luck with this new initiative!

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Bart, I'm glad you're digging the cowbell. Enjoy the lesson my friend. John X

[@bikerabbi]

Very cool! Much appreciated. I know what I’ll be practicing now for the next week!

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

I'm sure you will enjoy practicing these grooves. Thanks for the comment. John X

[@vinolo100]

I like it very much! excellent explanation and execution! Thanks a lot for your valuable lessons!

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

I'm glad the video inspired you. I appreciate your comment. John X

[@hans-wernerneye3947]

Hi John, thank you for explaining this great groove. I enjoy watching your videos and your teaching style every day.

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Hans, I appreciate you taking the time to comment. I am happy to hear you enjoy my video lessons and my teaching style. All the best, John X

[@mihranbobson7753]

John thank you so very much for this tutorial on the Mozambique groove. I have watched many others. But yours is by far the most understandable and adaptable to different genres. Great lesson

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

I'm glad you found my lesson helpful and easy to understand. I appreciate your comment. All the best John X

[@massimoa2361]

Keep watching more and more this lesson. So rich of detailed juice. Thanx John. Always at the top. Max

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Massimo Arciulo wedding shellas Max, I’m happy to hear that my video was helpful. Check out some of the others and please share. God bless, John X

[@massimoa2361]

@@JohnXDrumLessons i carefully follow your lessons, John. Always. So linear and rich of tecnique. Your r my master ! (even though you would deserve pupils not that bad.. .).

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

@@massimoa2361 Max, Thank you my friend. God bless, John X

[@p.diddle]

Hands down the best breakdown of Mozambique I have heard yet. Excellent playing as well. Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Henrik, I truly appreciate your comment, my friend. The Mozambique is one of my favorite Latin drum grooves. This is one of the first videos I ever made. Looking back on it, I was pleased with the playing and the sound, but I had a lot to learn about video production. Enjoy the journey, John X

[@gerdmeyer9247]

Thanks greetings from BREMEN

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

You are very welcome. I'm glad you liked the lesson. God bless, John X

[@JeanlucJ74]

Whoahh, I impressed ! What a great groove. I thought I would never understand it but your explanations are so clear... after one hour of work, I am enjoying this famous Steve Gadd groove. You are an excellent teacher. Probably the best on a youtube channel...

[@robertocalderonabogado1427]

John that was amazing. Not only sounds so professional, but the way you explain is very clear

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Roberto Calderón thank you. I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed my lesson and it was easy to understand. Please share. God bless, John X

[@alanburden2104]

Thanks for doing this. Very helpful

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

You are very welcome. I'm glad you found the video helpful. All the best, John X

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

The snare accents are on the and of two in measures one and two. See it written out at 3:11. Each measure is counted: 1and, 2 and, 3and, 4and. The 8th notes are written in 4 note groupings with 2 four note groupings in each bar. Hope this helps.

[@barrylevitan9313]

i have watched a number of videos on how to play this beat. This lesson is the one that I used to learn the pattern and it's variations. Thanks, JohnX

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Thank you, Barry. I truly appreciate you taking the time to comment. Your good friend, John X

[@marek5067]

Very good lesson! I really appreciate what you are doing for the drummers community, Thanks John! God Bless you!

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Thank you Marek. I'm glad that you find my lessons to be a great resource in your drumming charity. All the best John X

[@auraleyes7102]

Took me a while to get it, but it's like riding a bike. Once you master it you'll never forget. I use this all the time now. Thanks for the lesson!

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Aural Eyes Excellent. Glad you liked the lesson. Please share with your friends. Best wishes, JohnX

[@drumlover1687]

Great lesson, and playing as always John. Like you, I heard Steve Gadd play that groove years ago and fell in love with it immediately. I've always been drawn to the Latin grooves and when you add the funk elements to them its just plain cool!

[@hwtileston]

Great as usual, John. Always succinctly and simply explained with each and every part slowly demonstrated. It really helps us learn the beat.

[@stevedrums1675]

I've been trying to figure this out for decades!!!Thanks so much for a simple comprehensive way to do this. Made my morning!

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Thank you. I've been in love with this groove for the past 25 years.

[@eduardomartinezgutierrez4140]

Yes! Your breakdown of this groove makes it to be easily understandable. And your playing is great! Thanks to the best teacher.

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Eduardo, I am humbled by your beautiful comment. I am happy to hear that the lesson was bay to understand. Thank you my friend, John X

[@CAPSLOCK63]

Excellent breakdown of all the rhythm patterns, your teaching method is right on. Thank you.

[@Prog4Prog]

Sat here with KZbin and a pair of sticks - best way to spend a day off. Thanks for inspiring me to this new groove, I look forward to breaking it down all day! Really good lesson, what a master! Can anyone help me with the sticking for the right hand a bit, I watched another Mo'z'que lesson video and this one is slightly different! Cheers all..

[@mtavarez4561]

OK, I’m a fan, I love this groove and you put so much technique and flavor to it, when you are showcasing examples of the bass drum and even different accents on the left hand, it does not even sound like the same groove as from earlier in the video because you put so much technique and richness on this groove I have only started listening to this a short time ago, so I definitely have a long way to go, but I am a huge fan thank you so much for this video

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Wow! Thank you for your comment. I appreciate your enthusiastic feedback. Comments like these make it all worth the time and attention that went into making my videos. Enjoy the journey my friend and please share my videos with your friends. John X

[@callahrl]

Perfect lesson on explaining this funky groove!

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Rob, Thank you. I really appreciate your comment. All the best, John X

[@mattguzda853]

ya know just learning this groove is a million times more interesting then so many solos ive heard on youtube. lotsa guys can do some amazing solos but they are so boring after about 30 sec to a minute. this here feels so good and is really interesting to listen to. cheers

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Thank you Matt. When I first learned how to play this groove it's all I wanted to play. It's got such a great. Best wishes, John X

[@PeterDrummer54]

What a nice Mozambique groove, John! Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Thank you my friend. I appreciate your comment. All the best John X

[@willhpc4-life249]

John! I don’t know how to play this because EVERY part of my body was moving!! Another great lesson! Love the cowbell/ghost notes!

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Will, Thank you for commenting. This groove does have that kind of affect on you. This has to be my all-time favorite Latin groove. John X

[@SteveBishop-e8j]

Vern nice lesson on Steve Gadd's Mozambique Drum Beat! Thank you for sharing.

[@nicoremby]

These drum lessons are really good. Way better than other tutorials I see on the internet.

[@TheProfessorWilliam]

Wow!! John, I put a left foot clave in that and I couldn't stop playing. Thanks John.

[@laurenzojeffrey]

I was in that musicians lull where nothing felt good or right, and learning this beat got me out of it. Thanks Man! Great Video!

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Glad to hear my lesson was an inspiration for you to discover another great sounding groove.

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

I'm glad to hear that you love this groove. It is one of my all time favorites. It doesn't matter what hand you play the cowbell with as long as it feels good and sounds great. Sounds like you found the formula that works best for you. Good job.

[@coastdrummer]

That is one great groove John! Such a awesome breakdown of all the parts. Going to give it a try tomorrow. One step at a time Thanks!

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

This is one of my favorite grooves. Enjoy your practice. All the best John X

[@JimDwyer]

As always a great breakdown of the groove. Thanks John.

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Jim, Thank you. I truly appreciate your comment and kind words. John X

[@patrickdavies14]

Thanks a lot John. Your lessons are helping a lot. im not the most theory based drummer. But it is paying off, and its actually a pleasure! Love the African grooves!!!

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

I'm glad to hear you've been digging my lessons. Thanks for your comment.

[@friedpicklezzz]

So generous to explain this. Awesome groove.

[@fweddyfwintsone4491]

Great explanation, great execution, great lesson. Thanks for sharing.

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Thank you. I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed my lesson. Your kind words are greatly appreciated. God bless, John X

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

One of my all time favorites. Glad you dig it. Best wishes, JohnX

[@rhythmantic]

Wow, what a groove. Thanks for sharing this John.

[@urbioflay]

Muchas gracias!!

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

You are very welcome. John X

[@jlamarkjr]

John you are the man. I have to learn this rhythm to get into a school and you by far have the best feel on youtube for this groove. Thanks!

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Excellent. Glad that my lesson was helpful. Best wishes in your new school. JohnX

[@jdregi6699]

Good job , John , thank you !

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked the lesson. God bless, John X

[@latentsea]

I am sure i love this incredible groove! Fantastic.

[@civilianartist4320]

I love this beat. You've broken it down beautifully John. For some reason I'm finding it easier to play the cowbell with my left hand and the snare with my right. I've moved the ride around the to left side to use the bell too. Technically I'm a mess, but it sounds great.

[@Schnacks_Beat_Lab]

Great video John! Your snare sounds A M A Z I N G!

[@reh331]

Thanks John. One of the best break-outs of a great groove. Following on William - as a contemporary, it's nice to see that there are seasoned dudes like us still kickin' it large.

[@nicolasnine]

I love the groove... thanks for the clear explanation! Need to work on this as soon as possible

[@dennidavito]

Very Good! I never thought about the dynamics with the right hand.

[@gonzalochoquekuno7259]

It was nice to hear you again!!! Now I am practicing it!!!!! Best Regards!!!

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Happy to hear that you are practicing. God Bless, John X

[@Loudjazz]

ultimate mozambique lesson ! thanks

[@angelandresmarquez]

Thanks a lot, John. You’re very generous and a great educator

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Angel Andrés Muñoz Márquez You’re very welcome. I’m glad you liked the lesson. God bless, John X

[@michaelhurwitz56]

Great job John, you nailed it! Your teaching style is super!

[@Schmeng7]

Excellent stage by stage explanation! this is one of those rhythms I've been looking for a breakdown of for a while! Thanks John ! I also particularly like your 5 & 7 stroke rolls fill! great stuff!

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Thank you for your positive post. Best wishes. JohnX

[@TheJazzzzzMan]

thank you verry much ! i couldn't get out the Cow-Bell axents when i listened toGadd, now i got them ! thank you !! :)

[@constantkiffer7924]

Very c😎😎l n’ inspiring drum lesson. Looks so easy when played by John ! 👌🏻👌🏻🤗😎

[@Stablebarns]

Very Inspiring! Such a great teacher.... great technique, musical, and clear thinking/speaking. Thanks so much.

[@constantkiffer7924]

Amazing drum lesson !👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Thank you my friend. John X

[@DrLebowe]

Update: Earlier I said I had been working on this groove for six months. That should have been six weeks. Week 8 and I got it! Thanks for being such a good instructor and player.

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

I'm very happy to hear that you got it. This a a great sounding fun groove to play. Enjoy, JohnX

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Thanks. The kit is a DW Collector series. 22, 10, 12 and 16

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Thanks Randy. I love the double-paraddidle half time 6/8 feel as well.

[@mustafac1979]

you are a great teacher john, thanks.

[@richardgification]

You Love What you Do and It Shows. You Must Spend Hours days months working all this stuff out, but you doing a great job.

[@netzah3488]

Massive 'well done' ( Gadd take) Respect

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked the video. Sounds like you're a Gadd fan, so am I. God bless, John X

[@BlummerDrummer]

Great playin'. Great teacher. Time to practice.

[@troutstudio]

Great lesson - you have wonderful hands. Thanks very much.

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

I remember that video. Great stuff. Vinnie and Weckl were playing a bunch of fast licks all over the place then Gadd comes out with this FAT groove. It blew my mine. I think he may have also touched on it in his first Gadd "Up Close" video.

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Wow! I've never really worked on the left foot clave. I bet it sounds great.

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

You are welcome. This has always been one of my favorites.

[@andydanielfonsecagarcia2274]

God Bless you, you are amanzing.

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Thank you. I truly appreciate the comment. Enjoy the journey, my friend and please share my videos with your drumming friends. God bless you, John X

[@chrisoneill996]

Great lesson, thank you!

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Thank you for your comment. I'm happy to hear you enjoyed the video. Please check some of my others I'm sure you'll dig them. God bless, John X

[@jdimdim]

you got an amazing feel. it just sounds so smooth! keep the videos coming i'm learning alot!

[@kbj42016]

Wow, JohnX! Love your teaching style. You show us the big picture, then break it down and move some parts around. This is fun and funky. I've signed up for more and I'll visit your website soon. Thanks

[@berimbolo2947]

I enjoy alot of your videos Mr. X. You are amazing at what you do. thank you.

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Thank you for your comment. I am pleased to hear you have enjoyed my videos. God bless, John X

[@23JLG23]

Great explanation! Excellent execution!

[@gerdmeyer9247]

interessting how the cowbellrhythm sounds different, when playing the Accents, sorry for my english. God bless you John

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

The accents make all the difference. They give the groove the correct feel. Thank you for your comment. Please share, like and watch some of my other videos. I'm sure you will find them helpful. All the best, John X

[@albertoseohandy]

Your the man john, I love this version of mozambique its really cool, great job men..

[@bcsonline]

Cool John! I saw this and it took back to my lessons in your first studio.

[@leighton_lam]

Awesome lessons man! Thanks so much for these!

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Thanks. Glad you like the lesson. I'm sure you'll have fun practicing the groove. It's one of my favorites.

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

You're very welcome. Glad you dug this groove. It's one of my favorites.

[@2002drumsonly]

I stumbled across this video and was blown away. You are smoking it brother! Really enjoy your drumming.

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Thank you for your comment. I am very happy to hear you enjoyed the video and loved my drumming. This is one of the first videos I ever made. Please check out some of the others. I'm sure you'll dig them. God bless, John X

[@2002drumsonly]

The quality of the drumming is on a very high level, explaining how a 7-year-old video is as fresh as the day it was made. Will check out your other videos as I am very impressed, to say the least.

[@charliecontrino1626]

Just found this video AWESOME! Love Gadd! Thanks so much for breaking it down!

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

I'm glad you found this lesson. This has always been one of my favorites grooves.

[@charliecontrino1626]

Agree'd! :)

[@boss-e7997]

Sick drumming and great tutorial! You're the man.

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

You are very welcome. Glad you dug the video.

[@tonno6866]

a great sense of groove!!!!

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Thanks. This is one of my favorite grooves. Glad you dug it.

[@daggzg]

Fantastic John, and thank you so much! ❤

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Dag, You are very welcome. I am glad you liked the lesson. Please share. John X

[@candy1a68]

John X, Your lessons are outstanding. I get great ideas from you and pass them along to my students. I also tell them to check your site out. If you put out a book I'm buying it. Thanks, JR

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

JR, I'm very pleased to hear that you are sharing my lessons and ideas with your students. I do have a couple of books out. Go to my website and take a look. I'm sure you will find it very informative. God bless, John X

[@lqgrxdeb]

This is a very good lesson. I am quite impressed with the explanation of the various parts and it makes what sounds like a complicated, busy, pattern, much easier to understand. Thanks.

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

I'm glad you enjoyed the lesson and found it informative and easy to understand. God bless, John X

[@jamchappell3305]

Great stuff john

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Thank you.

[@chreeslaarge4866]

Love this, tricky though! I keep hearing the snare accents as the two and four! Ill keep at it.

[@JohnXDrumLessons]

Thanks Chris. This is one of my favorite all-time grooves. I'm sure you'll enjoy practicing it.

[@wighatsuperreggie]

I listened to it like that, and it's a different super funky groove. Totally legit.