Larnell Lewis’ Secret Weapon (Hybrid Snare/Tom)

[@rdavidr]

Guess we all need to start practicing major scales on our snares now 6:34

[@LarnellLewisMusic]

Ha! 😅😅😅 Thanks for watching. Love your videos BTW! 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@KingShahede]

Ari Hoenig brought me to this conclusive understanding about 8 years ago.

[@rdavidr]

@@LarnellLewisMusic 😂 Appreciate it man. Keep on killin!

[@870expressmag]

I think it's time for you to make a snare drum out of a 16" floor tom. 👍

[@lera2588]

@Larnell Lewis Music @rdavidr do you think a hazy 200 reso could also work or is it to thin?

[@DynamiteProd]

I don’t play drums but I like watching him explain things.

[@intergalacticboatship8220]

same

[@anthonyruddell3969]

Haha same same same...

[@oaguilera81]

Same here 😂😂😂

[@harunosmanovic]

There's something fascinating about watching people talk about their area of expertise with passion and eloquence even if you don't get it. I have no idea what he just said, but I feel fulfilled :) Same with most of Adam Neely videos...

[@horseshoe_nc]

Same.

[@BBEDrummerAK]

This dude is one of the best guests Drumeo has had. Super engaging. I could watch him play and listen to him drop knowledge (and encouragement) all day!

[@fittingoff]

the guy probably thought he would encourage to play, not to watch :)

[@ludvigwitschel7801]

The song is of course "What about me?" - my absolute favourite!

[@frozenPizza27]

When i saw your comment i jumped quicly to my play list. Lol!

[@Jerler91]

That low snare in the groove always popped for me. I thought it was just a floor tom 😂 so crazy

[@moisessoto1492]

That song is insaneeee! Snarky puppy it’s out this planet

[@diddyhayes]

Awesome video. When is Dan Mayo coming in to explain his crazy set up?

[@Mr.Barclay]

Mine tooo

[@arctictropic1147]

"What Snarky Puppy song is this?" Larnell, we know what song it is, we all have it in our playlist.

[@DrumeoOfficial]

😂

[@glorykingdavid1364]

hahaha...ikr

[@glorykingdavid1364]

@@DrumeoOfficial hehehe

[@OrphansCorpse]

Never heard of 'em

[@ImAnBoosterBaby]

@@OrphansCorpse Then you have missed out on something truly great and you better go now check it out if you haven't already

[@KingShahede]

This outro groove is proof why Larnell is one of the coldest out there.

[@metallsnubben]

Suddenly I'm wearing mittens indoors

[@MrSrgdrum]

I bought a "Sn-Om" IMMEDIATELY after talking to Mr. Lewis on jamcruise. This was years ago now. He credited Sput then too. What a nice guy and fantastic drummer. Thanks again for taking the time to chat with me.

[@Matthewtron3030]

That last beat with the hand on the main snare! Amazing.

[@HerbalistGuybrush]

Larnell "It's just a vibe" Lewis

[@Jack-vc2te]

Orange

[@Duh6666666]

Not even a drummer but Drumeo clips are a pleasure to watch. Larnell Lewis is a beast, his knowledge, musicianship, and communication skills are impressive.

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Thanks so much!

[@jamesthefirst_8147]

Larnell is so knowledgeable and cool. I really do believe he's one of today's greatest. Amazing vídeo as always

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Agreed - thanks James!

[@michaelobaseki5896]

Larnell has lost a lot of weight! Well done brother👏🏾

[@maciekgonet]

I honestly have not recognised him right after the video started. It took me a while to readjust ;P

[@LarnellLewisMusic]

Thank you!

[@Blisstheproducer]

For real I noticed that and his hair looks so cool on him

[@martydibergi5228]

@@LarnellLewisMusic Hi Larnell Mr. D. here. Glad for your success. I remember the jams we all had way back. You are always awesome! 👍🎸

[@allighast9714]

He stopped laying down those sweet tasty jams and switched low cal more nutritious jams

[@caseyobrien2681]

Never clicked on a drumeo video faster. I’ve been waiting for this since I first heard What About Me? years ago! Thank you Larnell and Drumeo for an excellent educational video.

[@bla_blub]

Crazy coincidence. I bought a 14 x 8 snare today and that's exactly what I wanted to achieve with it. I just didn't know yet, which heads are best for this purpose. Now I see this video :D Really helpful!

[@lukey8812]

Out of all the videos drumeo could make this is the EXACT one I have been waiting for for about 4 months now. Thank you!!!!

[@madcona]

4:14 makes me so excited, awesome idea

[@jonathanolea980]

Finally!!!! I wanted this video since the last time he went to Drumeo

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Cheers Jonathan!

[@matthewmeehan-lam8986]

Soo good to finally get heads and tuning info for this.

[@matthewfontaine4928]

This new group of musicians for this day and age is the only thing giving me hope in this wretched world

[@Merlincat007]

Finally someone shows playing their SNOM as an actual tom too! It seems to fit in pretty perfectly actually, I don't notice less sustain really!

[@BayouMaccabee]

Larnell is one of my favorite drummers. I really like his style.

[@CliffGraham]

Great advice that would have saved me HOURS as I was setting mine up! One tip when picking a drum for this: make sure the snare throw off has a long drop, otherwise you’ll have the snare wire jangling when you lay into it with snares off. I had to adjust mine (Mapex MPX) to where the adjustment knob is backed all the way down for off, and almost all the way up for on.

[@umuppet47]

This guy is a great teacher. Seems like a great person, love the vibe! Just do you, but check this out!!! Ego free drum community at its best. Thanks for keeping the vibe alive Larnell!

[@georgiethedrummer]

Man! I realy love the way Larnel Lewis shows you how it works and to give it a WIRL :) it’s inspirational!

[@arjento2.0]

I need this foot speed in my life. One of my favourite drummers. Love learning from Larnell. Right off to practice 😌

[@alexjulyness]

This fill forced me to like the video 4:27

[@jimmyispromo]

I don't play but this is so interesting

[@MNDrummer]

Mr. Lewis is one of my favorite modern drummers. Love his take on things and his willingness to educate others.

[@fabhypnotik7272]

Thank you so much for this video !! I so love when you say that : "Find the setup that is confortable for you ... Find the sound that is confortable for you .... Whatever what inspire you ... do it ! Take the time to explore .... and experience ...." Larnell Lewis That's so inspiring ! I love the way you share your techniques, your inspirations, so much feeling, it gives so much joy, desire to explore, to find new stuff, to live music from the heart ! Thanks :)

[@infinitydrumming]

Killer outro groove! The lesson for me is, try to incorporate and hear things that aren't 'normal' but perfectly serve the music you play and what you hear.

[@RazHafeez]

4:30 I didn't know Phil Collins was making a guest appearance

[@JiihaaS]

That'd be Phil Collins in his dreams, on steroids.

[@joaoreixach4518]

0:40 Rock with you

[@erwindavid5374]

From now on, you are one of my favourite drummers.

[@Just4CaliJames]

awesome! that beat to close the video combining playing the main snare with his hand and right sticking the tom snare and other accents was sweet

[@chad-tacular]

ABOUT TIME!!!!!!!!! I’ve asked for this specific video in EVERY Larnell Lewis video I’ve watched. And to do it in the Drumeo platform......... 💯💯💯 I am so excited for this! Can’t wait to try it out. Thank you Drumeo & Larnell for this! I can now play & die happy Tee-Hee ✌️😜

[@coreyroberts47]

This is the drum nerdiness I've always needed

[@martinkent_]

This is the equivalent of Benny Greb giving away all his secrets for his floor tom sound

[@bjbjbjFTW]

I believe the secret is coated resonant side head and with some cotton balls inside? Recall watching it in some interview somewhere lol

[@zainniaz6684]

MARTIN LMAO Hahahaha

[@timoheinrich8763]

Wait, is there a resource on that?

[@michelepantano]

Yes!! I've been looking for this since the first time Larnell did it on Drumeo, i've got that same exact drum so now i've got to try it, thank you for making this video

[@CarnivoreCrowder]

I'm an absolute beginner, although I've always had a love for playing the drums. Larnell Lewis is such a great inspiration to me! Imitation is the greatest form of flattery, and I plan to set up just like Larnell when my skills build up.

[@benjisidzett4632]

That setup was so cool and unic and the drum beats was really great

[@TjBruce817]

"That last groove though". Wayne's World old school "we're not worthy"...for sure.. :-)

[@jeremiahdavis7904]

I have those exact same Firegrain sticks! Absolutely love the look and feel of the 5A pair

[@josiahmathew]

Love larnell lewis especially since the last time played a new track without hearing it

[@Gaizure]

I use Evan’s Hydraulics on all of my toms... I just love the huge deep sound they make.

[@jga3323]

One of the most skilled, talented and musical drummers out there. For me the best!!

[@DrumeoOfficial]

One of our absolute favorites as well!

[@jga3323]

@@DrumeoOfficial You should check out Manuel Reina, from my country, Spain.

[@joe.cullenmusic]

This commercial has me hooked. I want to experiment with one of these! This is a novel idea like the cymbal on the snare that Larnell, JT and Sput do. Love it!

[@LarnellLewisMusic]

Thanks, Joe!!!!!! Good to see you on here!!! 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@christophernoia5197]

Holy shit that jam at the end! So sick

[@parafizzle]

What a guy! Such a nice way of explaining and teaching

[@RogerSmith-sm9en]

OMG that kit sounds amazing

[@el_tomato]

Thanks Drumeo, I bought a Tama 14x8 SLP steel snare a while back trying to replicate Larnell sound and this video was really helpful :)

[@tonybliss4396]

I play open handed and just bought a 14 x 8 snare for this reason. Really pumped to try it

[@brendanlangmack3725]

This man is one of the greats! Can’t get enough of those greasy sweet grooves...

[@ValiantTono]

Watching these guys play on brand new coated heads looks so damn pleasing...

[@Drummasterjay]

The Yamaha bop kit comes with a floor Tom snare hybrid. Amazing kit

[@kaumlaut]

Larnell is such a great teacher. I'd love more videos or full courses with him. Can anyone recommend a specific resonant head? He mentions certain ones to avoid but doesn't give examples for which would work well.

[@dissonantprotean5495]

i had this idea like 10 years ago but i have never seen anyone do it until now. Awesome

[@jackquinn57]

God I just love Larnell Lewis. What a guy, he seems so friendly

[@eamonahern7495]

The first one of these I watched was the Enter Sandman video and I was convinced it was a floor tom of a different colour. Never noticed that it was actually a snare. I like how he gets such a great sound out of such a low tuning with it as well. Edit: Mike Mangini uses I think it's a 10' hybrid that doubles as a high pitched rack tom.

[@johnlopez3620]

Sput changed the game with this idea

[@JiihaaS]

Every percussionist @ 7:51 "Am I a joke to you?"

[@Status-Par]

4:30 "I can feel it cooooming in the air tonight! Oh Looorrrdd!"

[@Polly1704]

Yessss! The vid I‘ve waited for! Thank you! And the groove at the end!!! ❤️👍

[@sa1t672]

I was waiting so hard on that “What About Me?” reference

[@stuckondrumsssss1968]

This video is loaded full of useful information. Fantastic video!

[@huntersmith8338]

Not only a master drummer, but also the consummate teacher. I love watching him teach

[@TheBlaqEagle]

This Guy!!- significantly influences my style and set up to the way i tune and even shop for drums. I went with a Tama Metal Works 6.5x14 black nickel snare with red Evans hydro. Snares off sounds like a full kinda earthy quick mounted 14 tom: snares on sounds like the snare from "Rock With You" I freakin LOVE!! Thanks for the tip Mr. Lewis

[@daynelawless]

Such a great drummer, teacher and speaker.

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Larnell's the man.

[@dikbeats2720]

One of the sickest drummers around

[@jimmyfafard2709]

I love the last beat that he is doing

[@famitory]

two function pieces are a great tool for creativity. if you've got a remote cable hihat stand, check out putting two big crashes on it in a ride position and alternating using it like a ride and as an aux hat

[@fhciskabdjsdjfjskan152]

Larnell looking much healthier. Very inspiring man!

[@LarnellLewisMusic]

Thank you!

[@Christophe_L]

Larnell is just lovely on screen.

[@RikkiJoeDrums]

love this kind of sharing knowledge... thanks drumeo and larnell...

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Cheers Ryuu!

[@MrPistons4life]

Professor Larnell Lewis 💯

[@kirk-michaelharris1683]

Cool genius...remain humble and inspiring Larnell

[@sidneyjosephmusic]

Thanks for the info this is awesome! 👏🏼 didn’t know about the snare head on the bottom 👌🏼

[@bentaylordrums]

Have you ever heard a more perfect drum sound than this? I think not. Would love to see a video on how Larnell tunes his toms

[@Jaydelaraa]

👍🏽

[@andreasbreitwieser1449]

musical, clear, eloquent, virtuous, sympatico........ ! nice!

[@lazyjackass77]

Great idea and the implementation is very well done!

[@connerwp]

I got an old pearl from an old begginers kit as my only thing, thinking about just adding that next to the floor tom. This might be epic I trust

[@jerrylehti7230]

you just opened a door for me , that hand on the snare with snares off and a conga type sound yes thats cool thanks Larnell Lewis

[@amanik.946]

I love the way the Secondary snare sounds. I don't have one yet but I am considering having one as I grow and explore the drumming world.😅

[@rayshard2005]

Beautiful

[@dwalker112]

First noticed that snare sound in Snarky Puppy music (Sput) and secondly Anderson Paak. & sometimes Chris Dave

[@martinmees878]

What a guy. I'm struggling to get the snare wires under control with such a low tuning however.

[@theexclusiveedition]

SPUT PUT THIS ON... I'M GLAD HER GAVE PROPS. DEFINITELY A MOVE I TOOK FOR MYSELF THE DAY I SAW IT

[@ToomanyFrancis]

This is actually genius. I used to use a hydraulic tuned super low on my snare, but it wasn't versatile enough for my tastes. I don't want to move anything on my kit to fit a second snare in, so replacing my 14 with a snare might work.

[@earthtorex3317]

Thanks for the secret! I can’t wait add this to my kit.

[@vallenrobertkendrick7232]

VERY VERY NICE LESSON Lewis👍🏻🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ZWill07]

3:22 I felt that bro

[@elijahreid9957]

Oh gosh 😭😭

[@vegatdm]

I used to play with a popcorn snare right there for years. The only real reason I stopped was that when gigging the soundman would never mic it up right so I would resort to using the main snare most of the time.

[@reezlaw]

It fits perfectly with the other toms, how is that even possible

[@martinkent_]

The song is What About Me, obviously!

[@vrody3609]

Love this guy man, charming and fine musician

[@homerjs90]

Snarcky Puppy is a life changing band and this man is one of the best drummers I've ever seen

[@MarcPlaysDrums]

Chris Dave was the first guy I saw do it before Snarky was even formed. As a matter of fact Chris had a set with all snares instead of a snare and two or three toms. Just like people saying Chris was using bongos as rack toms first. Horacio Henandez was doing it when he was with Michel Camilo and Anthony Jackson back in the 90s but I digress. But I have to say outside of Chris Dave I think Sput utilized it in a less specialized more and more wider universal way that can apply more to playing in general. When Chris did it, it seemed to be so specialized you couldn't help but be tied into the Chris Dave thing. Sput opened it up.

[@JD-xo2wz]

What a legend!

[@martinkent_]

OH MY GOSH YES

[@karllsauter]

"2 snare minimum". Love it and all your recordings with Snarky Puppy. I can see myself doing this but I'm a stickler for sympathetic snare buzz.

[@christopherkucia1071]

Lol… I need one now. We’ve got a snare, 5 Tom’s, 13”,14x10”,14x14”(on rack floor mount or we leave it out and now I want to convert that one to a snom. 15” floor and 18” floor. Big fat kick, a 14” snare, 2 hi hats one with a drop clutch, chimes, cowbell, Tamborine, 3 roto toms, 3 crashes, a large splash, a 8” splash, 2 rides and a Zil bell 6”. This doesn’t include the other drums and cymbals we keep in the back room or the gig bags….. the drumset literally wraps around 290 degrees. Also using 3 overhead condenser mics and then each drum is miced separately, so we use 9-10 mics to record it and an extra 2 mics we will set up for the chimes, and roto Toms if we are using those on a song. Or put one of those closer to the hi hats where the cowbell and Tamborine are. It can get pretty claustrophobic. I forget what model but all the drum shells/shell hardware were separately purchased but ALL are 1974 ludwig, the more famous kit Bonham played in later years. The silver one. I’m also not a drummer so could be wrong. My guitarist (who owns the kit) told me. But they are for sure vintage 1974 Ludwig’s. Using mostly paiste and Zildjian for the cymbals and of course, remo emperors.

[@alipourkhesalian6259]

I don't understand a word he says, but man, it's so cool to listen to...