Linear Drum Beats | Carmine Appice

One of the first drum books I ever bought was "Realistic Rock" by Carmine Appice. So when Carmine was booked for a lesson at Drumeo I was unbelievably excited and nervous. The lesson went great and I know you'll enjoy it!
Carmine Appice became known worldwide for his astonishing live performances as the drummer for Vanilla Fudge, in addition to becoming a highly sought-after session drummer playing with countless artists including Rod Stewart, Ozzy Osborne, Ted Nugent, and Pink Floyd.
As an educator, Carmine was the first to legitimize rock drumming with his landmark book, "The Realistic Rock Drum Method", selling more than 400,000 copies. In appreciation for his universal appeal, he was forever immortalized via his induction in cement to Hollywood's Rock Walk of Fame.
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[@MrPercussionPete]

Carmine is the pioneer of big fat rock drumming. The guy invented it ! He was the very first drummer to play like that, and therefor he deserves a lot of respect. Living drum legend.

[@rubytuesday1345]

I hope that the ‘you tube’ generation really appreciates how fortunate it is to see legends like this show how it’s done. 40 years ago when I was learning the drums we had to listen to LPs over and over to try to figure this stuff out.

[@samuraifugitivo]

Thats why they are so snowfkake and spoiled, they have all the table served and warm.

[@sdmdrums9275]

We still have to practice it.

[@td-12kx53]

Yup! Same here!👍

[@kevinbothwell8425]

I'm one of those from the KZbin generation you refer to. Carmine is obviously a legend and has nearly endless knowledge and insight for us to benefit from for years to come. But I disagree with the idea that this is "how it's done". That implies there aren't currently legends walking among us who stand on the shoulders of guys like carmine. Taking nothing away from the man, or any other icon from his time, the art form has evolved so much and drummers from the "KZbin generation" have plenty to offer as well.

[@kevinbothwell8425]

@@bongjovi4928 yes? Haha

[@MikeMichalkow]

I drove Carmine from the Airport to the Drumeo Studio, what a great guy! He had the best career stories!!! A true Rock Legend!

[@mikkohuttunen9156]

Mike Michalkow 1 Tool

[@rickycook6881]

Mike Michalkow wish I could have heard the stories . I like Mike's videos TOO.

[@igorflexus9493]

That`s some of the Things in Your life you don`t forget! Lovely! He seemes like a lovely guy. Remember, this is the nr one drummer in the world!

[@mattmarkus4868]

Uber Or lyft???

[@riksliks2872]

What an incredible honor to be mentioned not only in this video BUT also to be included in his classic "Realistic Rock" book from a living legend !!! Luv you Carmine :)

[@Ds14n]

THIS my friends is a legendary player. Congratulations Drumeo for being able to bring those guys' ideas and concepts for us all, i'm really appreciative!

[@DrumeoOfficial]

***** Congrats Dennys, your comment was randomly chosen to win the freebies from this lesson! We have sent you a private message with more details :)

[@Ds14n]

Drumeo Wow, I can't believe! He's one of my drum heroes, thanks guys!!

[@Steeltowner]

***** He is def. a legend. His playing is so perfect for that heavy classic rock...wait a minute...HE INVENTED IT!

[@utubehound69]

He's a Legend indeed. One of the best in hard rock. His drumming has influence many drummers even if they don't realize it.

[@bettinabeauchemin28]

all new to me, only 9 mos. drumming, started in Oct. Pick up the sticks almost every day, play at the New Britain, Ct. Senior center along side the Real drummer. Starting on all levels, reading music, playing my new piccolo snare, my tom and my cowbell. This lesson is very advanced for me, but I try to understand it. I go to the Guitar Center in Southington, Ct. where I can go in a room with the complete drum set and do a little practice. I was a math teacher. Good lesson. What is a lick? Love Drummeo. Try to do the beginner warmup with Jared! U.

[@MrRockandRollx]

I really admire how Carmine has adapted through the years, going through psychedelic rock into his heavier playing now. I think its something all drummers can learn from; and what a great guy too!

[@ididyermom3273]

Realistic Rock was the 1st drum set book I worked through and man I felt like a champion after getting through it. I'm still inspired by his creativity and ability to teach which really is a gift most don't have.

[@seventhblasphemy408]

It's the first book I'm going through right now :)

[@Redwood_Rambler]

Very impressive! Thanks Drumeo for showing Carmine Appice the respect he deserves. It's not only a great way to showcase Carmine's monster chops but also his gift for teaching, thus inspiring a whole new generation of drummers.

[@ronniemormino6746]

We all have to realize ..wether John Bonham would have admitted it or not ..this man was a massive influence on him ..Yes John took it to another level ... but Carmine Appice deserves much respect !!!

[@mikyvselicha]

John admitted it many times :)

[@toddlavigne6441]

Bonham stole all his famous riffs from Carmine not to mention his drum set up

[@toddlavigne6441]

well that's cool, at least you're screaming because someone has a different opinion cheers

[@toddlavigne6441]

Ronnie....o' crap, I meant to say "NOT SCREAMING" so sorry... cheers

[@Nissardpertugiu]

John , Cozy , Paice ...

[@ZetroDrummer]

oh that kit is so 80's...I loved it!!

[@scottlowell493]

Actually.... it's more 70's when it got popularized by drummers like Carmine and Tommy Aldridge.

[@Redwood_Rambler]

stfu

[@johnbensinger4931]

Scott Lowell technically it was popularized by louis belson in the 40s

[@MrPercussionPete]

Carmine is a true drumming legend, an icon, a pioneer. I remember, back in 1977 when I was 16, I heard him play for the first time on Rod Stewart's Foot Loose & Fancy Free album. One particular song really sent shivers down my spine (and still does), it's the intro of You Keep Me Hangin' On... I was totally mesmerized, never heard anybody play drums like that. Carmine's monumental sound, his fat, lazy, big rock solid groove is just so cool. Nobody can play like that, as far as I know. John Bonham came close, but Carmine was the inventor of this style of playing. The fact that, after almost 50 years, this guy is still going strong and kicking ass is truly awesome.

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Congrats to Dennys Lopez for winning the Carmine Appice prize pack! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIjLiKaYqs2Ua6c

[@pearldrummer4077]

I love this guys sound. Sounds amazing through headphones. It's that double bass drum control that makes it. Love it.

[@bubbaconda]

Back in the summer of 1988, I bought Realistic Rock with the floppy LPs. At the time I hadn't a clue about how to play drums. Thanks to his book, I was able to figure out tons. Man those were some great memories sweating my buns off in my garage in Oklahoma. He's a legend.

[@markdemell3717]

You should get some skin lotion for your face.

[@youoob]

Underrated drummer. He may seem to 'talk it up' a bit in various interviews, but I feel he offers a unique perspective both in terms of his sound and approach, and of the times in which he came to prominence as a player. His genuine ability and humility in offering up various techniques is to be respected.

[@narutoeditor2]

+Rohan Ford Underrated drummer? lol

[@HadEnough745]

+Rohan Ford He's not underrated. He was a star in the late 60's, 70's, 80's..not so much afterward but he's still respected and worth over $200 million so don't feel too bad for him.

[@sambell385]

@@HadEnough745 And he’s in the drummer Hall of Fame

[@jorgelopez9620]

Carmine Appice! A dying breed, so glad to see a legend on drumeo. Drumeo best channel and online source ever

[@johnryan3374]

This is the guy that taught me how to play the drums... Realistic Rock! One of the best books out there.

[@lucaspires8493]

Every big tree got a deep root, so it can be resistant. We are getting deeper and deeper with our roots in drumming, so with that knowlage we may get to the top and stay. Thanks drumeo, greetings from Brazil!

[@JoeNocella]

Nice to see Carmine coming up with new ideas after all of these years! Drumming never gets old! I use Realistic Rock with my students.. Great reference

[@peterkelly8357]

Joe Nocella I bought Realistic Rock in the late 80’s, a classic

[@SteveBellinghamatHappyScience]

Wow, what a great lesson! Thanks. Not only is he an incredible drummer but he is so sincere and humble, even though he has made it big time :)

[@martianshoes]

Carmine is like the guy who wrote a book...and remembers every word he wrote. Really delightful...he did some of my favorite breaks, with Fudge...

[@scsdrummer]

I love his comprehensive approach to playing the drums is very fun to watch thank you for the lesson

[@Simonewhitesim-1music]

So Many of the Kids need to see more the older Greats.. Most think drum patterns like this came out of no where.. Cheers Guys!

[@Hawkeye_PPG]

What an awesome education. What's amazing is - he has a resume that is amazing but still remains humble - great inspiration!

[@U2WB]

Carmine was one of my first and strongest influences as a drummer, and I’ve remained a lifelong fan. And what a fantastic instructor he is. Rock on, Carmine ! Your fans love you !

[@hawkins26677]

i just wanted to say thank you to Carmine your book of double bass drumming is what got me into metal drumming 20 years later and i still use some of those patterns

[@mariaaleluiasousasantosale117]

Fhil theylor não é considerado o baterista pioneiro do chamado bumbo duplo?

[@diogoesilva6214]

The drum lesson that changed my life. Not only for the content but the way that this legendary player explains, It's great cause it's fast and very informative at the same time

[@robTCGZ]

That unexpected. How cool it is that you brought such a legend for a lesson

[@christopherodonnell3586]

When I saw this video I was like, Is that Carmine? APPICE?! I clicked the video instantly haha

[@narutoeditor2]

robTCGZ my favourite drum lesson so far, such a cool guy, most drummers on drumeo sit with a straight back with an organized plan, click track and everything, carmine just doesn't give a shit.. "ohhh here's a cool thing!" i've heard that like 10 times in this video

[@tomesilva36]

2:03 The host was like "Really? That's it? Ok I should clap"

[@nonahyobusiness8063]

After the studying the George Stone book for snare drum to get my hands together, my teacher started me on the Realistic Rock book for drumset. This was back in the early 80s. It was the copy with Carmine behind his big maple Ludwig kit on the front cover. Realistic Rock is a MUST for every new player starting out.

[@johnnyzabo9062]

I loved this lesson carmine is my favriote drummer and I learned a lot in this awesome lesson thanks drumeo!!!!

[@TimWatsonDrums]

I remember when I started drumming the first book my teacher started me on was Carmine's realistic rock book. solid stuff! I recommended it to everyone. Great classic rock material.

[@uuljgyjhhfffk1274]

Same here, much respect to Carmine. Wish I still had that book!

[@HIGHVOLTAGE700]

The man who inspired Bonham! Phenomenal drumming to say the least!

[@jordancameron4441]

@C. Doom Schneider ok....

[@nickavenoso7851]

@@jordancameron4441 I’m gonna have to agree with @J N on that sorry.

[@nickavenoso7851]

He’s an incredible drummer, but from all of the stories and what people have said is that he is an ass in real life, but I haven’t met him, so I can’t tell you if that’s right or not.

[@brianchisnell1548]

Buddy Rich was a big influence on JB and CA and all the rest of us!

[@nickavenoso7851]

@@brianchisnell1548 Even me 😂

[@uublr]

First book I bought as well. 30 years ago, still have it. Thank you, Carmine, for teaching me to play!

[@DrummerLaVieja]

Carmine Appice is the man. The real bridge between swing era drumming and rock drumming. Thank you for all.

[@garyclark608]

Congrats on landing a true drum legend like Carmine Appice!! Great lesson from such a well seasoned and incredible drummer. I was lucky enough to see Carmine live once at a drum clinic in Toronto and he was fantastic, still is!

[@pumpdumpster]

Carmine Appice is an rock drumming innovator, and a masterdrummer. I still have my 1967 copy of the Vanilla Fudge album with songs like "Ticket to ride" and "People get ready", and on KZbin you can find videos of these songs. Watch them, and see how a master musician/drummer performs, it is breathtaking. Great to see him with Drumeo!

[@markdemell3717]

I just got off a comment section from one of his videos ,it was Zeppelin ,Black dog ,it was a bar band and Carmine came on to play the song with them and the band sped right out of the gate and completely went off time and they sounded bad 99 percent of the comment section put down Carmine and blamed him for the lacklustre performance ,most of the comments were down right nasty. I usually do not get ticked off so easy but ,man they crucified him whenever it was obviously the speedy and crappyish B level bands fault. 99 percent of them are wrong .I am absolutely right.

[@winetoursofgeorgia5665]

I've been a fan for over 30 years. Great stuff! Thanks Carmine and Drumeo.

[@southpawgrandma4522]

As a newbie to drumming, I appreciate the clear explanation of linear versus regular grooves!

[@sanchez_soundz7130]

As a young drummer I can not begin to describe the appreciation I have for drumeo, they are always updating great lessons with legendary drummers!!! I am learning so much and am grateful to have a drum set that I can go and practice on. I'm always learning new things from you guys, thanks drumeo!!!

[@y-y-z]

I'd have to say Mr Carmine Appice is the sole person who got me into drumming way back in the 80s when I attended one of his drum workshops (I think it was in Long Beach, CA). So I say thank you sir!

[@michaelamira4592]

Interesting guy with a unique background. Loved Vanilla Fudge and all the other groups he played in too. Thanks for coming out to our humble group. Thanks too all the sponsors and of course Drumeo.

[@executeorders]

Wow, this dude is amazing. You can tell he has an insane amount of drum knowledge and lives it everyday. Thanks so much for bringing him to Drumeo.

[@fredericosantos4185]

One of the best episodes of the show. And this Carmine kit is just wonderful!

[@balddrummer8736]

When I was 16, a friend of mine gave me Carmine Appice Rock Drum Clinic. I wore it out. Love his tone and skills. Go Carmine

[@asqrss3233]

Great lesson. Respect for Mr Appice. He has a great and passive way to explain that finally, I'm able to understand linear grooves.

[@venkataramanv7714]

Thanks a lot to Drumeo for posting this lesson, no one can explain leaner drumming as simple as possible except Carmine.

[@cast390]

One of the best most underrated drummers alive today.Period,nuff said you have NO argument!!!!

[@dks3982]

Same thing with his brother Vinny Appice. I got to say, I like Vinny more than Carmine because he just appeals as a better drummer to me and style of music that I play so of course I look up to him as a drummer more than I do Carmine. Don't get me wrong though, Carmine is definitely a great drummer and brought change to the drumming world but like I said, Vinny just appeals to me more because of the music style.

[@toddlavigne6441]

He was , in his prime, one of the greatest rock drummers. Innovative and tasty drummer.

[@murdleking]

CARMINE APPICE. Thank you for the great lesson and swell tunes !!

[@rolffiesel2558]

Thank you Carmine.. i have had all your versions of "R&R" the original i studied at 13.. my friend heard you practice in down town Toronto some where and told me a great story.. I still teach from the masters books today !!!

[@dferris7767]

Love this lesson. Carmine has been an influence on my own playing from a long time ago. Love the idea of the VF Spirit of 67 album. Of course, I was born that year as well.

[@calfaro1979]

Nearly 70 years old and kicking ass. What a legend! (Just realized this video is 8 years old)

[@ToddTheJoker]

I love Carmine and Vinnie..they are great drummers and examples of how drumming keeps a person in shape and with a young inspirational outlook on life..drumming is very under-rated. More people should do it.

[@johnjamesmclaughlin]

So amazing you'll understand more once you spend time and your creative energy starts flowing

[@klusk66]

What a legendary drummer, great books to study from, and a great catalog of music. Super nice guy!!!!! I studied from the Realistic Rock Drum Method book, back in the 80s when I was coming up to speed on the drums. Great book.

[@65luds20]

Very cool. With so many different players on Drumeo, you can really get a sense of how endless the possibilities for grooves and licks are. Thanks.

[@ronnieroxx13]

i love carmin!....realistic rock was the first instructional book I bought! He's always been an inspiration. I recently had the pleasure of attending his clinic, what a great guy!!

[@juanfeliperodriguez927]

One of the most beauty sessions that i ever seen here, Thanks to DRUMEO, AND SPECIALLY THANKS TO CARMINE I LOVE HIS CACTUS RECORDS !!!!

[@benpeterfreund6182]

one of the most legendary drummers of all time, a pioneer in double bass drumming. all i have to say is wow

[@fernandomayersoares]

Thank you Carmine! Because of your book I got my first lessons in this amazing instrument that carries all the band ;-)

[@mndrummer7112]

Love the practical use of cool groupings put into rudiments. It's always nice to know what you practice has "real world" applications. Thank you!

[@Drumde]

I remember studying his book Realistic Rock in the 80's. it taught me a lot of valuable lessons that I still use today.

[@pearldrummer4077]

Love this guy's style and Rock groove. He just makes everything look so easy, eventhough it's not.

[@mariaaleluiasousasantosale117]

Esse baterista usa muitas correntes e anéis.

[@bouncingdude]

Wow. This is how good music pedagogy is applied. I would be a lucky person to have him has a teacher. I started studying his book as well when I was 9 years old with a teacher in Germany.

[@marv5078]

Learning by his book is a real joy. Thanks Carmine!!!!

[@david_oz]

DRUMEO - What a great guests week after week. Carmine Appice is a legend. Great lesson with a lot of valuable material and exercises

[@BADD400]

Carmine is awesome. Thanks Drumeo.

[@henryrdesouza]

It´s nice to see how a classic idea with a great classic drummer, still sounds fresh and new. One of the reasons I love drumming!!! Ciao, Carmine!

[@charlesseagraves6210]

How appropriate your CD is called, “The Spirit of ‘67!” I was born in 1967! Stellar double-bass set-up. I started taking lessons on drums back in 1982 through 1986. One of the books I was taught from was Realistic Rock! I lost my original copy of the book, but about 3-4 years ago, I bought one with accompanying CD’s. Carmine, you’re a rock drumming legend! 👍

[@gatortrav22]

Awesome lesson! I remember receiving lessons in my earlier years from Carmine's book. Changed my drumming for the better!

[@mattryan6886]

Such an awesome drummer, love the color and set up of this DDrum kit. I’ve absolutely love this lesson and I have been working at these grooves and getting better. Started off painfully slow and started building it up and starting to get somewhere it it now. Love Drumeo, you guys seriously rock!!!!

[@jamesbunchjr.5010]

Very nice, I really like the way he teaches. I'm going to save this and watch it and play with until I learn it. Thanks alot drumo.

[@cameronsheppard5584]

Such a drum legend, a great lesson that has taught me a lot of useful stuff in order to help improve my drumming 👍

[@JulianFernandez]

Carmine is a legend. Thanks for the lesson!

[@yurivasselai7841]

His left hand is amazing! God bless Carmine groove!

[@MP-ju4ol]

I first bought a kit in 1979 after being infatuated with drums and percussion since I was knee high to a grasshopper. Marching bands like the Black Watch……..yeah. I played for for 15 years and then stopped due to no space. You Tube with the Masters of Drumming, like Vinnie, Steve Gadd, and Dave face off drew me right back in. Thank you You Tube!

[@drumboudreau]

CARMINE!!! Great video. This will help me so much cause I was in a rut with playing lately. I've seen Rick Gratton play and speak and my brains start to ooze out of my head. Thanks Carmine for breaking it down!!

[@martinreilly2752]

Absolutely brilliant! Great to see him still working and teaching now! Gotta get me a copy of that book....

[@vodzdrums]

spent quite some time trying to learn linear grooves and fills, but those really tips boosted up my drumming tremendously (3 hours with the video on in front o of my drumset, worth it!) thanls

[@MrButts6954]

It's great seeing you here Carmine! You're still one of the best ever man......!

[@juanroldan4379]

Watching and listening to Carmine was like a trip in memory lane for me. He speaks a language that I understand very well. I still has the first edition of his book. And use it with my students. What a great drummer and person he is. To address Martin B. Yes the drums sounded a little off according with today standards. Remember that he comes from another era. We used to tune our gear a little different. There were different times.

[@David-lb5ot]

I had the realistic rock book when I was first learning way back in 1986. It had little plastic type 45 records inside it you could play along too. Thanks Carmine for being one of my first teachers. 🥁🤘

[@clattenstrait7174]

Ever since I first heard him drum on: Hot Leg's, I knew Carmine was going to be my favorite drummer!!.

[@valtu7037]

Great lessons! Getting better and better with the guest :)

[@GregLikesJelly]

I'd love to see Tomas Haake of Meshuggah on here. Just love to see him talk about polyrhythms and play some hella good beats for us. Drumeo should get on that

[@alexanderstefanovski8824]

PLEASE DO THAT DRUMEO!!!

[@vvcctrr]

PLEASE DRUMEO :-(

[@altrogeruvah]

If I had a dime every time someone mentioned Meshuggah on KZbin

[@heckler73]

@@altrogeruvah You'd be a hundredaire by now!

[@BulkDRUMMER]

Love the lesson. Been banging out the linear patterns 👌🏻

[@NinjaPivotSlayer]

Nice to see another legend on drumeo

[@mlaugh3]

I have picked up many tips from listening to Carmine. He is truly a legend is the rock n roll drum word. Thank you!

[@6672rock]

A rock-solid drummer and an absolute legend. He is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to drums.

[@gallaghera5648]

Right base drum 24 and left base drum 22, right?

[@restmydudes8778]

great lesson, not to mention that they have a legend in the room

[@cstinedrum]

Carmine always makes sense of things and makes it fun and easy to understand

[@tonymelizza2980]

very very nice Carmine...you have that loud & proud Italiano frenziness that comes out fabulously...2 thumbs up TT.

[@andreacarlopecoraro4612]

Come on people!!! More views!! That's a living legend!! He keeps putting love in music, after so many years!!

[@stix2slivers]

Thanks so much for bringing this amazing drummer to the program, very well taught and informative. Carmine is a legend, anyone who is drumming should know who he is. I do have his original drum book realistic drumming from years ago. Again thanks for this lesson. Cheers Bruce

[@wesosborne9889]

7 years old and still Gold. Wow love you guys

[@TheDefeatest]

what a great humble ,,,,great drummer of a guy! thanks for the lesson!

[@billyomer8417]

Brilliant Lesson ! Carmine Appice , Thank you Drumeo

[@ultrakool]

I remember watching his video in the late 80s, then realizing how much he influenced two of my drum heroes from back in my early teens: Don Brewer and John Bonham. They owed a lot of their linear stuff to Carmine, not to mention John's kit set up

[@HuckFinn212]

My first ever drum book was Carmine`s - a legend! these fills are very musical, they breathe in avery tasty way!