Learn A Solid Drum Solo In 5 Minutes

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Hope you enjoy the video everyone! Get the transcription of this lesson on my Patreon page patreon.com/JeffRandallDrumming and book a lesson with me on my website JeffRandallDrumming.com.

[@pentzzsolt]

I highly recommend Jeff as a teacher! Amazingly prepared, both in terms of playing, material and technology to create a remote lesson, asks the right questions, finds the right material tailored to your goals, explains really well and generally creates a really nice environment.

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

@@pentzzsolt thanks Zsolt! It’s a pleasure working with you bud.

[@katoianartherde-frost2398]

it's really cool man

[@alumanidavid]

Very helpful

[@HyperMeteor-qo6nk]

I neeeeeed lessons

[@catmadslices]

Simple but sounds great at a gig !!!!! Not overwhelming for the audience and still nice to listen to. Inspiring video !!! Thank you !

[@01_aviral_105]

Simple but not easy

[@thefaeking]

Dude this was so helpful. I have my first gig with another band tomorrow night and although I’m pretty experienced I never was a solo type of drummer. And they WANT a solo as our closing song and I was freaking out about it lol. This is super helpful!

[@ronsissons8994]

So how did it go? I have a similar situation coming up in a couple weeks.

[@thefaeking]

@ronsissons8994 it went great! I don't do them often (just a me thing I guess) but messing around with this and changing it up or traveling around the kit using call and response really helped! I've done it a few times over the last few gigs I've played and it went great. You got this!

[@ronsissons8994]

@@thefaeking Right on! Yeah, I am not great at improvising around the kit for slo type stuff. I more of a locked time keeper\pocket player. Glad it went well. This should help.

[@thefaeking]

@@ronsissons8994 yes just let it go! It’s hard to, and I still sound disorganized at times when I get too confident in my solo abilities LOL but it’s all a learning process and playing with timing. You’re already good at the pocket so time to learn how to break those rules tastefully! You got this

[@DenVe234]

Hahah, exact same reason I'm here now as well ;)

[@vaughanxaviermusic]

Man the production of your videos is insane, you deserve way more attention. Please keep it up

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Can’t stop won’t stop dude! Thanks.

[@pentzzsolt]

“It's a lot like having a conversation! Just with yourself… on a drumset… there's nothing wrong with that!” That was funny. 😅 Great lesson!

[@DaveMajor]

Why is 332 so useful and perfect! So much mileage in that underlying rhythm! Great vid as always Jeff

[@benstone9925]

This is great, thanks Jeff! I get so overwhelmed with what I see on drum videos on KZbin. Thanks so much for helping a middle age dad refind the joy he had playing drums as a teenager by giving me something I can understand and learn!

[@sobolev1988]

Yes, I've been waiting for something like this for a long time. Thank you, Jeff

[@fkapav3209]

great man! Easy and quickly answer. congratulations for your job

[@kathirandallwhitt]

Favorite fan says damn great lesson. So clear and concise.

[@Oversite252]

Thanks! This helps a lot for my school's jazz band because my director asked me to do a solo

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Very cool! Good luck on the solo.

[@20centanimator78]

Same here 😅

[@Ome51]

Thanks awesome solo and he use my favorite fill.

[@bateriaeletronica]

Very good drummer

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Thanks Claudio!

[@frederickchubay9657]

Thanks, Jeff! This video is instructive and motivational. It is an eye opener for me to conceptualize the solo as “Call and Response”. It made me think of this thing (call and response) that I do on my cymbals in between practicing rudiments on my snare!

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Glad to hear it helped you out Frederick!

[@_-_Y_S_-_]

You always know what to cover. Nice job Jeff. Thank you.

[@VitoFleten]

Ty dude this helps me a lot cus i cant rly think of any way for a solo and i have my first gig in 2 days tysm you diserve more atention!

[@honza1859]

Hi, nice idea, thanks. Btw "randal" in czech means "noise" so another evidence that peoples' names and hobbies/proffesions are sometimes closely related.

[@MattHaide]

Thanks for this! Great reminder to keep a theme and not have to chop out the whole way through a solo. I get overwhelmed if that moment comes up for a drum solo to try to throw too much fire (that I don't have) and then my mind goes blank when coming up with ideas. Good advice here!

[@BobSchoepenjr]

A drumsolo before an average audience (not drummers) must be understood by that audience. Great tips!

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Thanks Bob! Absolutely, it’s all about communicating something to the audience after all.

[@liamsumnicht]

So good! Thank you 🙏

[@therealandrewlund]

I'll be working on this to keep it in my back pocket.. My brain doesn't work fast enough to make it up (rather, put it together) on the spot, even though I've practiced these individual patterns a lot.

[@rodneyglass6443]

Band wants a short solo, and I am freaking out! I am a keep the beat, short fill kind of drummer but am going to work this solo and of course admit where I got it! Thank you, Jeff Randall!!!

[@james22939]

That’s got some serious groove your a legend Jeff keep to good work I’m so impressed with your understanding how this stuff is applied I got lost in solos

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Thanks James!

[@markmitchell4451]

Great video jeff as usual... maybe a video on tuning... especially the kick and snare because yours sound killer! Thanks

[@Rifle56]

Another awesome video....thanks for your demo and the thought process behind it, Jeff! :) Fellow drummers/students..... I wholeheartedly recommend Jeff for online lessons.... I've seen REAL progress in my own playing!

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Thanks Paul! So glad you're seeing progress. I'll see yah Sunday bud.

[@sachinmankar3857]

Really helpful will send my when it completed 👍

[@ohadafuta4397]

That was great! Thank you

[@drummtracks]

Thank you!!

[@nickmcshane1299]

Really like the call and response concept! It helps to put some structure to the solo, which is where I usually struggle

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Dude it’s so helpful! Thanks for watchin’.

[@KyleCastroTheDrummerBoy090613]

Thanks for your awesome Teaching!!! I Support your channel Sir!!! 😊🥁🇵🇭

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

You're very welcome Kyle, thanks for the support!

[@maseytice1906]

Great solo I love this

[@Superkath3007]

for me as a newbie in drum this video will help me to learn the basic moves

[@marshallbravestar031]

Good stuff....watching from south africa 🇿🇦

[@zybrinskiebangcado9403]

Thanks jeff for the awesome and motivating videos!!! All the love from Baguio City, Philippines!!!

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

You're very welcome. Greetings to you out there in the Philippines!

[@peteskyrunner4845]

Great solid solo that.

[@LogicDailyMath]

JEFF I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS honestly man you make the best content

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Thanks Joseph! Means a lot man.

[@TopDownDrumming]

Love it! Great breakdown of a call and answer theme, a great way to approach soloing.

[@therocklodge]

Great information and delivered so people can understand it. Great work!!

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Thanks very much!

[@MrzZebicho]

Very good content! Loved how you were straight to the point and conceptualised call-response. Thank you 🙏

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Much appreciated!

[@upsilonyvan811]

Amazing

[@ryekani1]

Amazing! Thanks for the content. 🎉

[@wisheye1]

Another dope lesson, thanks Randall😎

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

For sure!

[@CBrady-jw8ps]

So very helpful! Thanks Jeff!!

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Glad to hear it Corey! We can certainly apply some of these technique to your solo in time.

[@josephbourkedrums4218]

Great video Jeff!

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Thanks very much Joseph!

[@johnrobinson8323]

Thanks Jeff! I really appreciate all the great ideas that you share with us. Great to practice and practical !🥁❤

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Thanks John!

[@joaquimcarvalho1785]

I play drums for long a time, but i always have lot dificulties build a solo.... I have learning lot exercises but then i usualy use them as a fill... I hope you share more of This ideas.... Thank you. Greettings from Portugal.

[@tomoaktree6551]

"Thank You, Jeff! "I hope all is well with you to!" Best first words I've heard to open a drumming instruction video! "I Love it!"

[@DrumZada]

I can see your channel will grow more in 2023. Good stuff 👏🏻👍

[@AllesausLiebe777]

Sooooo nice 😍

[@diamonddave777]

Great lesson!

[@klank67]

Just what I needed ... thanks, Jeff!

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Glad to hear it! For sure Shawn.

[@KyleCastroTheDrummerBoy090613]

Thanks for the helpful tips Sir!!!! Appreciate it so much!!! 😊🥁🇵🇭

[@johnfry5433]

Great lesson, thank you! :)

[@maxihpmartinez162]

Jeff Love u bro Thx so so much

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

🙏🏻

[@cjparrott]

Nice 👍

[@daviddjmarvid179]

That’s nice of u Jeff

[@pavelkyr9085]

Very useful. My first solo which I would like to learn. Thanks.

[@dracco159]

Man, you're the best!

[@jeffmckibben2000]

Nicely done ✅

[@Pubwie]

YES!

[@ipsiam]

Great lesson

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Glad you dug it!

[@LemmyRuiz]

This damn brilliant!!

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Thank you Lemmy!

[@bjoernmue55]

Nothing wrong with that 😄 Well said, Jeff. Thanks for another nice inspiration!

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

You're very welcome!

[@claudioaguilera314]

Sounds great 😲

[@anthonyrutten4018]

Cool vid!! Thanks

[@jedrekantkiewicz]

I love how this groove and fills are doable for most drummers. Goes to show you don't need insane chops to play a solo that's interesting and musical! Cheers!

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Yeah man, I tried to make them as classic and universal as possible. It’s more about making them sound musical and feel good!

[@LenelFick]

Awesome. Thanks!

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

You’re very welcome!

[@billpinard3444]

Great video!!🙌🙌

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Thanks Bill!

[@stujos82]

This fill is super cool. It’s kind of edgy. Has kind of a Tears for Fears vibe. Awesome!

[@KyleCastroTheDrummerBoy090613]

Cool Drumming Sir!!!! 😊🥁🇵🇭

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Thanks Kyle

[@jisinherryanto1697]

🔥🔥

[@helentang1]

Its friendly for drum beginner

[@salvadorlopez8474]

Awesome!

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Thank you!

[@fishypictures]

Yes.

[@johnlennonghost6238]

Great Video!! I like the "Drum Patterns" you use, but I have trouble with the "Ghost Notes"...You're really good at that trick!!! I can still play the Pattern, but it loosing that extra "uphmth" missing said Ghost Notes!!! Thanks for sharing your talents with us!!!

[@karinjanssen6720]

nice this solo. For me it's quit difficult, but I'm training. I have one question: how do you end this solo? And also how do you start. Is that just with a groove?

[@franzfranzen9409]

It Sounds so great and Looks realy easy, but it will take me weeks. 😎

[@bored-in-the-house3950]

Can you play any tool songs? If so do you think you could do some lessons? Also when you do groove lessons could you do them a little slower for us beginners too? Thanks!

[@maseytice1906]

Yeah

[@beingaballer]

Jeff, hats off, love the content, drums sound great. Do you produce using Logic? Any tips on compression or plugins?

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Thanks man! I do indeed use Logic. Check out the Softube “Saturation” Knob. It’s a free plugin and gives the drums a bit of that ‘grit’ that’s hard to replicate in digital recording.

[@beingaballer]

@@JeffRandallDrumming will do man, nice one, cheers :)

[@eliotrobinson9613]

Have you heard the new The Black Keys album called Delta Kream? I watched you drum cover of Lo/Hi by The Black Keys and it was awesome

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

I haven't yet, I definitely need to!

[@eliotrobinson9613]

@@JeffRandallDrumming kzbin.info/aero/PLdw4FN2z8rMYfkENV1tFvdpZrnblsDx23 Here’s a link to the full album bro

[@Keepitreal260]

2 years on this almost got it 😅

[@JulianFernandez]

🔥

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

🙏🏻

[@thormikkelsen2351]

what heads are you using on your toms? i need some new ones, i got them cheap plastic heads thatv comes with a starter kit.

[@luciodrum87]

Antonio Sanchez is here

[@tobiasmetschl2017]

Great ;)

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Thanks Tobias!

[@nckey42]

CoughcoughEverlongCough

[@panyapatpiya1788]

Hi. What is the perfect BPM for this solo practice? Thank you

[@adopototopeters7091]

Don't forget any drumming video that uses awsome drum mics sound better

[@dewaynecollins4728]

Mr. Randall, what name brand and size cymbals do you use?

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

It’s all in the description box Dewayne!

[@sifugurusensei]

I can't even create my own fills.

[@tikvahspagepage8760]

I want to play a drum b4 I die.

[@morphology6891]

Am I allowed to steal this solo when playing?

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

You have my permission. :)

[@strangefox_gaming9465]

omg its so cool im leaning yes!. but my mom thinks is to loud

[@H-RutherfordHill]

"What's going on everybody"

[@anys2793]

Great but Fast AF

[@buddylove3640]

Less is more.

[@Tuckerqm]

Ya

[@flipesil]

tks brooo!