Metal Drummer reacts to Dorothea Taylor (Godmother of Drumming)

Reacting to Dorothea Taylor, the Godmother of Drumming
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Metal Drummer reacts to Dorothea Taylor (Godmother of Drumming)
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[@66Samus]

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[@stuhiggins6065]

She’s amazing. You should do a video on Zoltan Chaney. I played with him and he’s insane live. Much love!!

[@scoliewood]

🤘😎🤘

[@thebarefootdrummer6375]

Awesome video can you do a Mike portnoy reaction and his drum video for honor thy father

[@newmanoutdoorsnewman5619]

Hey what’s up man

[@EDGARCONTACTO]

Bard kolstad pls

[@SchlumiBenLuschi]

In my experience, metalheads are often the sweetest people. Watching you celebrate her is so wholesome. You gave me big smiles.

[@forformgamer]

There's this place in here in the Netherlands that has a big open area where a lot of festivals are held. Dance, general Pop, Hip-Hop, Metal, etc... The surrounding area of course has to deal with the festivals and the numbers show that when it's time for the Metal shows, the people there can breathe easily. Hardly any vandalism, violence or other disturbances compared to every other festival. I think the worst effect it has is the fact that a lot of bars run out of beer...

[@ZanDoEnergyArts]

True.

[@anonymousblade13]

I concur. My husband is a metal head and big sweetheart

[@amyicy9333]

we are the sweetest pepole till upset one of us then we stand up for our self and each other

[@kimt1943]

I grew up in the 60s and 70s with 6 older brothers and was always tagging along with them and their friends. Heavy metal concerts, biker runs, etc, ... Never once did anyone complain. They were all metal heads and some of the best guys!

[@Sagara09]

“What does your Grandma do for a living?” “She’s a drummer in a metal band.”

[@marcelvogel805]

i hope this ll stay at 666 likes

[@namesicnydost]

@@marcelvogel805 sadly not xD

[@KK-bc8iu]

Late to the party but: She's my drum teacher!!! Honestly, the nicest lady ever.. Super patient & understanding. Best teacher I've ever had. & Your excitement at the drum battle request was just the cherry on top of this awesome video.

[@soundmanronwest]

You are learning from one of the greatest in history. I may or may not be jealous :P seriously that woman is a daggum MASTER of percussion technique...even just skimming 5% off her knowledge can make you a bad ass percussionist lol. Rock on!

[@petewylde6592]

She has such great well controlled and relaxed technique.

[@erinhaury5773]

I bet she started in a marching band. Her technique is superb! ❤

[@chrisheartman9263]

Yeah, even the little thing in time with the grabbing of the sticks and the tap right after on the pad at 06:21 that all looks like marching band stuff. Also I bet that the countertop is literally her height for that kind of band play. It all looks very much marching band-y. Very good indeed. @@erinhaury5773

[@tubadude07]

@@erinhaury5773 I wonder how many Metal drummers did marching band, I know Luke Holland did.

[@PennyShreve]

Love how she refuses to overplay. She just PLAYS. So solid.

[@lesevesel2898]

THIS. Ten thousand times this.

[@cmja09]

yeah, just keeping in time and fitting in some solid fill-ins is enough to be considered a respected drummer. Source: I overplay and can't keep in time LMAO

[@taxicamel]

She simply knows HOW to play. She is "schooled" by using the rudiments books. The hammering isn't necessary, and she knows it

[@EbonyPope]

This comes with age. Ego takes a back seat to the song. In my teenage years I always wanted to play faster and impress (I play guitar) and it takes a time to understand that music isn't sports and by shredding incedibly fast the only ones impressed are mostly other guitar players.

[@kevintotte4159]

@@EbonyPope unless if you are dragonforce

[@mapatterson173]

✨💖✨Just can’t understand why some folks are so shocked to find out that some of us sweet, little old ladies like to rock out. There are a lot of bands that were new and challenging norms and preconceived notions when I was young, and they just keep on going-maybe with a little less head banging, because, well, arthritis. Always keep in mind that there was a time when a waltz shook the world polite society. Downright scandalous.

[@mooneyes2k478]

Do you mean to say that the old people were actually young once, and shocking society? Can't be.

[@kimberlypatton205]

I’m 63 this week. Remember! We had Bad Company, Boston, Journey, ALL of the years of MTV…we know our rock!

[@karlajaeger2082]

The ballet "Rites of Spring" by Stravinsky reportedly caused a minor riot by intermission. It's barely over 30 minutes.

[@theresahemminger1587]

Dance a waltz and you’ll see why it was controversial. Very sexy. Exhilarating. And the flushed faces emulated sex. Very disturbing to their elders. The greatest dance ever.

[@Phoenixrisn6287]

It’s funny, because people think that once you pass a certain age, you no longer like cool things. That’s definitely not true. My mom was so hip and sociable. She could run circles around some younger people. My dad is still going and doing what he loves. You’re never too old, keep on rocking on! 🤘🏻

[@terencemcgeown2358]

I'm a drummer & I bow down & raise my sticks to this woman. .. All Hail the Godmother. Teach us your ways. She makes it look so easy. Which annoys me but delights me at the same time.

[@CannibalChxrry]

Imagine being 12 years old, not knowing your granny is a badass drummer. You come to her house, she's babysitting you and all you see in the living room is a set and granny tearing it up. That's what I wish I had in life lol

[@codboi3570]

I love her she plays at my school for the orchestra all the time she is so sweet

[@nettek8470]

Damn, I'd love to get a photo or an autograph from her 😳 ur lucky

[@SlyHikari03]

Damn, nice

[@coltlewis5871]

Tell her we said hello! Lol. Big fan

[@TellURide447]

Wow she goes to my school all the time too. That’s so weird.

[@juliemanarin4127]

So cool

[@angelbear_og]

She's so metal! She's like if Betty White was a drummer. 😁

[@Purplefishish]

Brilliant comparison

[@waywardgoddess7219]

YES!

[@turbocressida89]

Best comment! 🇦🇺🤘

[@SparkleLuna77]

It wouldn’t surprise me if she was a drummer. That woman was a legend.

[@nataliezitzmann6047]

Love this reference!

[@elizabetholdenwikestad]

I'm not a drummer, I'm a classical musician. For a random recommended KZbin video, this is by far my favorite.

[@psychedelikchameleon]

Dorothea playing Down with the Sickness was suggested to me this evening. I'd never heard of her before! Well happy with the suggestion 😁

[@Megan-cd6sh]

​@@psychedelikchameleonSame thing happened to me today with the same video! Now I'm here after going down a Dorothea rabbit hole. I am not a drummer but I am obsessed now.

[@brandoncollins8589]

So proud to call her a friend. Not the least bit surprised for her sudden popularity. Especially when she got involved with Drumeo. Love Dorothea.

[@BrianneVillano]

She's a badass ❤

[@mria621]

People forget we old people are just teenagers inside our minds! Just turned 59 yesterday, and this makes me ridiculously proud! And I’m not even part of the video! 🤣👵🏼

[@sisterhoney61]

I'm 61and been a metalhead since I was 10. My teenaged self is still within me.

[@sariannya]

@@sisterhoney61 Dont worry, thats the big "shibang" you dis old folk till you get there then you wish you hadn't been so mean because you figure out were just big kids that had our meat sacks expire. oh the life, learn it all just so no one will listen to you, leaving one left with only oh, I dunno...i just started weight training and I hit 58 in April. blast the arthritis. Whats really hard is keeping up with the "stuff" because wow..there is a lot.

[@goudagirl6095]

62 year old headbanger here! Old ain't dead! 👍😁🎸

[@MexicoDigDoctor]

Going to be 64 soon. No idea what happened to my outside, but the rest of me is 17. ROCK ON!!

[@renel7303]

They don't know it yet but live long enough and someday they too shall be old. Who do they think went to Woodstock or SF for the summer of love? Boomers, that's who! Rock on!

[@juliatobiason3932]

It’s so cute how she dresses and looks like a grandmother yet is musically youthful and surprises the crap out of everyone. Those whom have played percussion have huge respect for women like her ❤️‍🩹

[@kishascape]

She even plays better than the original. He complains at first but than is surprised later on in both the songs by how well she executed it.

[@mikmook4781]

First time I clicked on a video of her I thought "Aww! What a nice old lady. So nice that she has a hobby and that she's trying." Then I heard her play and my patronising preconceptions were well and truly blown away. She rocks!

[@debibrewster9080]

She probably is a grandma.

[@debibrewster9080]

@@mikmook4781 don't underestimate Grandmas

[@piaxgft5799]

ugh so patronising - nothing cute about it she's a badass

[@Warriors_Garden_and_Workshop]

this is my 40th year of drumming, I'll never stop....Dorothea proves that music keeps us young

[@violet04nunya98]

Well said my friend. Keep drumming and enjoy every moment. I wish I could. I’m a big music lover, but dancing was always my forte. It has made me appreciate so many different styles of music and I can hear certain nuances in songs that some don’t really notice. I love classical music as much as I do heavy metal, and everything in between. Music absolutely keeps you young!!

[@marcom191]

She's actually the person that helped teach me how to play when I started out in middle school. I will say this: I've seen her play harder stuff with ease

[@K_Rob]

Something I don’t see discussed enough is how she’s minimized her movement to maximize her agility to adapt to a songs demands. It’s something a lot of drummers don’t discuss is getting older and adapting to getting slower and weaker with age. Compare her arm movement to the average drummer and you’ll see what I’m talking about when comes to the strength of her hits.

[@phunkeelove1]

facts

[@warren_r]

It's exactly the same thing we've seen Steve Gadd do in recent years. He is 77 now and he doesn't hit quite like he used to, but his playing is still phenomenal and all the creativity is still there.

[@procrastinator9]

Where will Steve Moore (Drummer at the Wrong Gig) be at her age?

[@semanticsdictionary]

It’s as if you keep practicing and getting better that you de facto compensate for the changes in your body due to age. Look at older boxers or grapplers… same thing

[@cbrboy76]

There is a goid interview with neil peart were he talks about being told about letting his wrists do more of the work than his whole arm, he said it revolutionised how he played.

[@jamilangon5798]

"If you don't have the talent, just spend 100,000 hrs to be good at it." If that was my grandma, I bet the whole neighborhood will be rocking hard! Nice!

[@simonwood1260]

She plays the kit like an orchestral instrument, always drawing the sound through the lift after the hit. Her sound is incredible. And it is all done with minimal effort. I am unbelievably impressed.

[@Laurala58]

Obviously you can't judge a book by it's cover - Ms. Taylor looks like a cross between the Cool Aunt and the sweet lady who stops by the Girl Scout cookie table to tell everyone all about her time in the Scouts when she was young. She is KILLING IT and she has the sweetest smile all while she absolutely SLAYS.

[@josephberg1586]

My grandmother was born in 1917. She played the Snare Drum in catholic school. At 12yrs old. she let Me play on Pots and Pans with Pencils when I lived with her. For My 15th Birthday she bought Me a 5 piece starter kit. She passed away in 1998. Thank You, R.I.P. Nanny Jones

[@pekachu2260]

Your grandma sounds cool :> RIP for her

[@josephberg1586]

@@pekachu2260 She was. Thank You. Have a great day :-)

[@MetalMaineiac]

Grandmothers are the best.❤

[@kimt1943]

She's amazing! I started playing when I was 7. I will be 59 on July 1, so she has me by 7 years experience... I would love to have a drum off with her! What a ball that would be! Two “mature” ladies battling it out!

[@amyicy9333]

she is a dam queen of drums and nana to to us all 🥰

[@kimt1943]

@@amyicy9333 More like a big sister for me! I can't get enough of her videos.

[@meowsaidthecat5338]

You should challenge her, I'm sure she would find it fun!

[@kimt1943]

@@meowsaidthecat5338 I'm working on trying to get a video done of me playing but my equipment sucks! Once I do I'll give it a shot!

[@ZombifiedBuizel]

Well Happy Birthday to you, Kim T. I almost missed it by an hour.

[@sicilyny5375]

Dorothea is my hero..at 64, I'm back to drumming..this time, I'm serious. Those arm muscles are dam strong..lifting weights, Practicing nightly and never giving up...I Love you sweet iconic lady...

[@download351]

Everything about this video was wholesome as fuck. I love that you love her, and love you both. Shit is wild for bringing back faith in humanity. Not sure how this got into my recommended list but more of this forever my gai.

[@mccorkleknight]

The thing she kills me with is the economy of movement. I played with an old-timer jazz drummer named Art Anton in the late 90s after he retired to my hometown of Yakima. He was the same way. He would absolutely kill the doubles, just looked like he was sitting rock still and absolutely blowing the crowd away. He was far and away the best drummer I had the honor of playing with during my jazz days. I didn't know it at the time but he had played with a lot of the greats including Stan Kenton and Frank Zappa.

[@christinedaniels3669]

I love the fact that you use the phrase, economy of movement. I love playing harmonica or the harp. 1978 I was invited on stage by Corky Siegel at a place in Chicago called Shaughnessy's Take Five Bar. We did a song by John Mayall and I'm not really sure what song it was because I was feeling no pain after many Guinnesses. I know it was not "Room to Move". The economy of movement I utilized because I was so hammered! This lady is badass! I'm 64 but I feel like I'm 19.

[@MoFe12345]

You know what they say about Yakima. It’s the Palm Springs of Washington

[@mccorkleknight]

@@MoFe12345 I see the sign every morning on my way to work. It's as wrong now as it was when they installed it and yet, I still smile when I pass it.

[@crittertracker]

Or Yakistan if you ask the guys from the YTC (a military training base near by) 😆

[@mccorkleknight]

@@crittertracker I moved back to the area in 2009 and could see that base from my last house. It is still surreal to meet people training for desert warfare here.

[@sonja_jade]

It always makes me so happy when people realize old ladies can really dig heavy metal and play with the same heart and passion as long haired rockin dude

[@snoox27]

I'm getting on, every year funnily enough, and I fkn love metal.

[@sophiew1967]

I' m from the UK & have been a metal head si ce the early 70s I.miss playing the drums too but have MS now :(

[@nicolaablett7790]

What is old???????????????????

[@sonja_jade]

@@nicolaablett7790 me, for one!

[@debibrewster9080]

My sister and i went to see Black Sabbath, ThecEnd tour. Couple years ago now, I'm 68 today. Young kid expressed his surprise that we were there to see Ozzy and Sanbath. I told him I had been a fan of Ozzy's since he and I were both young. Kid just stood there blinking. I suggested next time he went to a concert, he should invite his Grandma

[@drowningpooralice5505]

Her mastery of syncopation is mind blowing. I wonder if she's aware that she's got metal face.

[@HeatherHennessey-zq4ou]

LOL😂😄

[@3lvisplay]

My respect for you is just sky high. The way you encourage and celebrate others drumming and music is so heart warming. Keep doing your thing samus! 🤘Ooh Yuurrr

[@66Samus]

thank you so much!!

[@Bestfledermaus]

@@66Samusyep you’re cool. Actually makes me miss my old metal times.

[@polyesterspecter]

Dude, I love your infectious enthusiasm and positivity. I really appreciate how you celebrate/recognize her talent.

[@victorluis9058]

Hello....

[@leegreenaway8006]

I love it when youtube recommends something I might not have sought out. Your commentary and reaction, teamed up with Dorothea's amazing playing made a great watch.

[@beckycaughel7557]

Me too I have no idea how this came up on my feed but she is just great!

[@johnsievila9680]

I am not a drummer but a guitarist but I could watch her play all day lol Can you imagine you are looking for a drummer and you think grandma shows up only to embarass all of you by how fire she is?

[@LadyAxe13]

My mom saw this lady's video and just walked away with a smile. She felt somewhat disheartened that she played drums in a headline metal band at a metalfest in 2009, but since nobody slapped a video on KZbin, she'll never get the credit she deserves as a 67-year old drummer. I regretted showing her that lady's video right away.

[@Shelsight]

Aw. Does she still have a kit? Or a video of the metal fest gig? Maybe seeing Dorothea could be a positive thing for your mom rather than a negative - might make her pick them up again… :)

[@mst3kharris]

Your mom rocks! 🤘

[@CC-zo7bl]

I wish I'd been there to see it! ❤ my mom introduced me to Metal, but neither of us have the Hand Eye for Drumming 😂 pleaaaase let your mum know she's STILL amazing af and she's gotten to be in a place most of us only dream of-- thousands of people were there, I'm sure *someone* has a video of it, but even if not there's always today to help shine a little light on her talents 🥰

[@emmachabemma]

Film her now and post it on KZbin!

[@canecorsomom2023]

I'll watch a video of your mom any day!

[@cassandraotroy]

As a chubby older lady who grew up on rock and roll, this made my day.

[@Khaleesi_Jack]

Just found this gentleman’s channel, and he looks like such a sweetheart, omg. And the adoration for Ms Dorothea Taylor is lovely. So much positivity! I am LIVING for this feel.

[@flygirlhoney_]

She plays so calmly, just performing comfortably with her vast expertise. It reminds me of my granny canning things. She's an expert that has just been doing it forever. I absolutely LOVE her!

[@arikaGME]

Watching her is a breath of fresh air. She is absolutely awesome.

[@victorluis9058]

Hello 🤗👋

[@taxicamel]

I agree. Listening to rock drummers is very tiring. Why? Because they all sound the same. The Buddy Rich coverage is what drumming is all about. I have no idea who "66Samus" is, but very clearly .....CLUELESS!!! I guess "66Samus" has never seen a practice drum pad before ...or metal practice sticks ....or a music stand .....the kind of stand that holds music ......for most MUSICIANS when they actually PLAY MUSIC .....and READ MUSIC ...... and PRACTICE by READING DRUMMING RUDIMENTS BOOKS .....when they actually sit down to PRACTICE what's written in the rudiment books .....NOT put on some rock and hammer along. The SHOCKED LOOK on "66Samus" face at 40 seconds ..."I think I know where this is going". Sure, ....you might ....but from your facial expression, you have never heard of a single-stroke, or double-stroke, or triple-stroke roll before .....and probably wouldn't know it if you saw it on manuscript either. 6:40 is called "stick control" ....something very few ....to no ....rock drummer has a clue about. ....and the notes are called "grace notes". Where do you people come up with "ghost notes"???? It is NOT "another word for it" .....once again CLUELESS. Who the hell am I to laugh at ALL videos like these? I started percussion BEFORE Dorothea Taylor ...65 years ago ....with JIM BLACKLEY (you might want to look that up to understand) ...at the age of SIX, and studied with him for TEN YEARS. Listening to the constant verbal interruptions throughout this video ....just demonstrates one thing .....untrained ignorance. And the "Steve Gadd" snare? "Yamaha"???? Try ROGERS DYNASONIC on for size ..........no "name-dropping" needed. hahahahahaha WELL DONE DOROTHEA......and I still have ALL my drum rudiment books! .

[@xandardrax]

This reaction video is the most wholesome thing I have seen in a long time. I needed some positivity in my life today. Thank you for reminding us that there is decency in the world after all.

[@66Samus]

thank YOU!!

[@taxicamel]

You have to realize this doesn't just "happen". Dorothea has spent a lot of time "PRACTICING" to get where she is today. I agree. Listening to rock drummers is very tiring. Why? Because they all sound the same. The Buddy Rich coverage is what drumming is all about. I have no idea who "66Samus" is, but very clearly .....CLUELESS!!! I guess "66Samus" has never seen a practice drum pad before ...or metal practice sticks ....or a music stand .....the kind of stand that holds music ......for most MUSICIANS when they actually PLAY MUSIC .....and READ MUSIC ...... and PRACTICE by READING DRUMMING RUDIMENTS BOOKS .....when they actually sit down to PRACTICE what's written in the rudiment books .....NOT put on some rock and hammer along. The SHOCKED LOOK on "66Samus" face at 40 seconds ..."I think I know where this is going". Sure, ....you might ....but from your facial expression, you have never heard of a single-stroke, or double-stroke, or triple-stroke roll before .....and probably wouldn't know it if you saw it on manuscript either. 6:40 is called "stick control" ....something very few ....to no ....rock drummer has a clue about. ....and the notes are called "grace notes". Where do you people come up with "ghost notes"???? It is NOT "another word for it" .....once again CLUELESS. Who the hell am I to laugh at ALL videos like these? I started percussion BEFORE Dorothea Taylor ...65 years ago ....with JIM BLACKLEY (you might want to look that up to understand) ...at the age of SIX, and studied with him for TEN YEARS. Listening to the constant verbal interruptions throughout this video ....just demonstrates one thing .....untrained ignorance. And the "Steve Gadd" snare? "Yamaha"???? Try ROGERS DYNASONIC on for size ..........no "name-dropping" needed. hahahahahaha WELL DONE DOROTHEA......and I still have ALL my drum rudiment books! .

[@Daytonawhite]

@@taxicamel ok grandpa.

[@telesamherring]

@@taxicamel nice novel. Did you write it all by yourself? Your mommy would be so proud of you! Bet you're about as good at drums as I am at yodeling. But keep feeding your own ego, dude. It's totally impressive.

[@fretlessfender]

​@taxicamel you could have been a little nicer... no need to poke at a nice guy because you have more experience. It was not called for...

[@nikolatesla6992]

So good.. Dorothea is an absolute Legend 🙌🏼💯 You didn't show the full intro to the Down with the Sickness video where she walks into a music store and is looked up and down as an older lady, then gets directed to the violins. She walks into another place that gives her the same treatment. Then at the end of her Disturbed session, she talks about not judging a book by the cover, and as she said after playing Blink, that you're never too old or too young. Just a really cool ass lady that we could all learn a lot from about life in general. Thanks for posting this video, it's in my top 3 favorite Drumeo vids of all time 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@mash2481]

She reminds me of my mother. She was a percussion major and is one bad ass drummer.

[@brandynkilpatrick]

we need a drum battle with Dorothea and Travis haha

[@brandynkilpatrick]

@@IrishStoner idk why you're mad at me exactly lmao, also yeah i know she's an instructor on Drumeo mate

[@reezlaw]

@@IrishStoner who said she was new I don't get it

[@mylow89]

yes, yes we do need that, and it would get massive amounts of views so some1 need to get the message to Travis. say its for charity to guilt trip him or something

[@mooneyes2k478]

We need a drum battle with Dorothea and Samus!

[@shad0wCh8ser]

She can have her own channel and call it "Battle Dorothea" and all she does is battle ppl.

[@chrisethridge9555]

Dorothea is an awesome musician and person. I remember she worked in a local music shop here I used to buy my drumheads from and drool at all the new stuff I couldn't afford lol. I had the pleasure of chatting with her from time to time and she even jammed on some electronic drums I was checking out. Needless to say, I was amazed lol. Super nice and crazy talented. It's so cool you did a vid on her and even cooler to see she is doing well.

[@mikevader1988]

We had sex

[@3a4em_Te6e_3HaTb]

Dude, the egg moment blew my brain probably the most incredible kong fu drum lesson. I'm a vocalist myself, but I always sang in rhythm, on the drum or bass. Respect to you and Grandma accidentally got on your channel from Russia

[@a.j.nunnaurbiz6535]

There is far too much media telling young people that when they grow up, they need to give up what they love. Which is a complete and utter crock! Dorothea is absolutely right--you are NEVER too old to play (pun intended)! And, watching you celebrate her with such unabashed joy and enthusiasm was such a breath of fresh air! Thank you for brightening my day, you are a delight!

[@HeatherHennessey-zq4ou]

ABSOLUTELY! Great comment. Spoke my heart and thoughts!

[@scott644]

I never tire of witnessing the sheer joy a good musician demonstrates on experiencing the skills of another expert.

[@dtdrummerlady]

Thank so much for this video! So awesome!!

[@thecarevenhitit]

You are awesome ! I learned playing the drums at my early years but changed to playing the guitar through my brother. So i taught him a little bit of playing drums that this became his "main" instrument. Still got my old drumset which really needs new drumheads (which are 20 years old) :) whenever i see you playing the drums tears come roll of my cheeks cause of the overall enyoyment you show when you playing this istrument. This is more than passion in music. I wish you all luck and great things in the world and hope you encourage more and more people with your natural kind of playing YOUR instrument and having fun with it. There should be more people like you in the world which shows that absolutely nothing is impossible regarding of age or something else ! I feel so inspired by you that maybe i should get drumming again beside my guitar :D (sorry for my bad english - not my native tounge) Cheers !

[@dtdrummerlady]

@@thecarevenhitit Thank you so much!!!! I appreciate your kind words. I love playing drums and always have. I’m so happy that I am able to inspire people of all ages all over the world to not be afraid to do the things they have always wanted to do. I want people to be the best person they can be! 😊

[@amme30]

I love watching your skills, you have such a great passion.

[@thecarevenhitit]

@@angelafranzin6792 Sehr schöne Worte und toll mal jemanden aus DE hier zu sehen :)

[@dtdrummerlady]

@@angelafranzin6792 Thank you so much!

[@stephaniewulf1714]

I like how she surprises you. You expect her to do a certain rhythm, but that’s what’s also wonderful about music. It’s an art form. Even though she was playing to Down With the Sickness, she did it her way, her “art form”. 🥰✌🏼 I always wanted to play the drums, but was forced into the clarinet. Drum line was my favorite to listen to in marching band. I could listen to them ALL DAY LONG.

[@robinhumburg1400]

My son Tristan has autism and he loves music, especially drums. Just bought him a set for his birthday next month. Glad I found this video so I can hook him up with Drumeo. Really enjoyed watching your reaction and your comments on Ms. Taylor’s skills. She is awesome and I’m going to be sure to look for her lessons on rudimentary techniques for my son. Thanks for a great video!

[@TheAsmrAddict888]

Drums are so healing in so many ways. And there's so mant types of hand drums, stick, mallot, you name it.

[@HeatherHennessey-zq4ou]

I'll bet he's going to be brilliant on the drums. I also can't believe such a master is so accessible! Love it all.

[@toronoc6866]

Love how you're geeking out over her chops. She is really worth geeking out over! I'm going to have to introduce my nephew to her and Drumeo.

[@seanwoodburn2616]

She is clearly awesome but was definitely preceded as Godmother by Joani Hannon who was the only real musician in the all woman band in 'Some Like It Hot'. She was recruited from Local 47 because drums could not be faked on the soundstage. In later years she owned a nightclub in Redway California that started as a jazz club. Joani ended up booking every kind of music you can imagine and often sat in. Always dressed like a 50's music icon should be, she was quite the sight sitting in with metal, punk and really any kind of band you could imagine. She could play Moby Dick note for note. She would have loved to see this young Godmother receive her due. So glad to see you show Dorothea in this light!

[@rottierumbles9451]

Also not a lot of people know that Karen Carpenter was also a badass drummer she preferred it to singing, but her voice was just so amazing people wanted her to sing all the time.

[@penneyburgess5431]

So cool. Thank you.

[@seanwoodburn2616]

@@rottierumbles9451 Absolutely!

[@mikecimerian6913]

Rudimental drumming has deep roots. The mother of Grateful Dead's drummer was a rudiment drum American champion. :)

[@Megan-cd6sh]

I wound up here after randomly being recommended her video playing "Down with the Sickness" today. I'm not even a drummer and I have no idea why it was recommended to me, but I'm so glad it was because I found her AND you! I just feel compelled to tell you that you, sir, are an absolute peach. This whole video put such a smile on my face. It is so refreshing to just see people being kind and excited and having fun! Thanks for that, you seem awesome. Very occasionally I come across a content creator who reminds me of my friend group, and you do. I imagine you are extremely fun to hang out with! Keep being sweet and having fun man, you're awesome.

[@66Samus]

thank you so so much!!!

[@Megan-cd6sh]

Anytime!❤

[@HeatherHennessey-zq4ou]

Yes!! So glad to have found you both!! You two put refreshing smiles in my heart too!

[@KalleBlixtHagholm]

Over at Drumeo we really treasure having her as a coach. I've used her doubles skill builder exercises with great results.

[@Erin_Wilson_Studios]

Watching one artist appreciate another in such a pure way is just...so good.

[@BirdTalk13]

Being an elder woman myself, the possible reason she doesn’t play the left bass with her left foot as often or as hard is most likely due to sciatica. I looove how she played the first song, I MUST check out their music. I want to take her lessons! This lady is amazing! Rock Forever! 🤘🏻

[@quinszar]

This woman is truly a MASTER age means nothing to a master. you dont play the notes, a master lives the notes. feels them in her soul. this is what a MASTER is able to do.

[@sunnyscott4876]

Well said! 😊

[@msjaffacake]

I have just started learning drums about 6 weeks ago. I have a lesson every week and bought my own electric drumkit to practise at home. I am 37 and was worried I was "too old" to start, but after seeing this, anything is possible!!!

[@myvotedontcount20]

I love this woman, she gives me hope. Love drum, love the drums in metal and never learned how. Have kids now and tell them when they move out, Mom is getting a drum kit and a hedgehog.

[@maxmagnus377]

Why wait?

[@BellaLu26]

Give it a shot. I'm 35 and just started lol🤷‍♀️

[@moremahalo9574]

I’m with Max - why wait?? Show them through your actions that it’s never too late to start following one’s dreams!

[@NegoClau]

Hedgehogs are awesome...

[@jenuncensored]

I always loved the drums. My kids think I'm nuts lol. But as Dorthea says... you're never too old to start learning how to play drums. You can and should start at any time!

[@rivermom091188]

Love that she looks like most peoples grandma's but is one of the best drummers have I have seen. Rockin' it Dorothea!

[@lenkakrivankova]

Thank you for making me acquainted with this great Lady Drummer! BTW you rock, too, love your comments 🤟🏼

[@CynthiaPrice79]

She didn’t just kick QuestLove’s behind, she wiped the floor with it.

[@geriko1]

Not really a drum off. He only played what she played and that was it. If he played everything she played, then it would be a drum off, then we could say she kicked his behind or not. The doubles she did were awesome though.

[@badnewsbruner]

Dude, as a pop punk fanatic, watching her play Blink made my day!! She NAILED IT too!! She missed that ONE hat part, which you noticed as well, but made up for it with that nasty triplet fill. I've seen her before and it blew my mind. She's the coolest grandma ever. I'm sure our generation will have loads of cool old dudes and dudettes like her. Hell, were already gettin there xD

[@alanlucas501]

Banging drums, you make noise. Playing drums, you make sound. Dorothea was playing beautifully. 👍🏻😎👍🏻

[@alu2387]

Her sound is simply clean. Incredible. Kudos to Dorothea...

[@paulmenard6219]

The smile on her face got me all emotional for a second… music is magic my friends. She’s an inspiration to us all.

[@canecorsomom2023]

We forget that people in their 60's were born in the golden era of rock. They lived the songs we all still listen to like they were relased yesterday.

[@markorollo.]

My Mum is 72, she was a Mod in the 60s in England, all scooters with the headlights and thousand mirrors lol. And Motown and Beatles, all that stuff. It never goes away, I can't ever see my Mum being a sitting on the porch knitting kind of older woman lol

[@foechicken8023rileylastname]

You know what is even better than Dorothea? Your excitement over Dorothea. Edit: Granny is killer. Also, Granny needs to find some other grannies and start a Granny rock band!!

[@joshualewis514]

best freaking idea...ever

[@mycreativeheart4159]

We NEED a Granny Rock Band!!❤

[@Maryaminx]

I've been wanting to learn to play the drums more and more..this lady is incredible

[@brandonmatchinske5259]

I love your passion for music and thanks for the heads up on drumeo. I am a drummer and haven't played in 17 years, but after watching this, it really fired me up. 🤟

[@patdonnelly9392]

I bet you she played with a great drumline in a drum corps at some point. All the snares and quads in the DCI have the same stoic face., and use the same terms as she does. They all do wacky tricks to get their paradiddle skills down.... This woman is incredible!

[@thewkovacs316]

absolutely....her style screams drum line....it's all in the wrists

[@winklenator]

She hails from Michigan as a former snare player in drum corp.

[@patdonnelly9392]

@@winklenator Aha!!! I knew it... You can always tell a drummer who marched! ☺

[@warren_r]

6:15 Yep. I've been playing drums for 30 years and I straight up can't do that. Maybe at half the speed. Dorothea is our god.

[@KeithW1179]

What a machine .... She is totally amazing .... Bands must be lining up just to have her drum.

[@skipstevson9457]

You have a great positive attitude and seem to be looking to enjoy and celebrate people and their talent. Who wouldn't love that! Keep rocking!

[@pascal7357]

Her rudiments are so impressive… she plays rare patterns that I never thought exist.

[@Questioneverything8888]

He’s so joyful … absolutely so much fun to watch and she’s just friggin amazeballs

[@jessicaann2070]

Your excitement and joy in watching this is so great.

[@panthergirl1256]

This is my first time seeing one of your videos, and I enjoyed it immensely! I love her solid skills and your joy of seeing her play. A drum kit doesn't fit in my budget (or apartment) right now, but I'll fulfill my dream of playing drums someday! I'll just keep watching your videos until then 😁

[@Mr.M1STER]

Did she just call out Travis Barker? ... Hell yeah she did. She's a Grandma and can do what the fuck she wants.

[@delores415]

I’m not sure how you ended up on my suggested list, but I’m SO happy you did! This video gave me all the happy, joyful feels! Got yourself a new subscriber!! ❤️🤘🏾

[@sofiameleen6698]

Hello 👋🤗

[@victorluis9058]

Hello 👋🤗

[@66Samus]

Thank you so much!!

[@delores415]

@@66Samus you’re most welcome! Thank you for the awesome content!

[@zacharyyoung1083]

Hell yeah love this lady. I just started playing drums a year ago at 49, wish I had found them 30 years ago. Just got my first acoustic set a couple weeks before Christmas 🤘🏻

[@prismonthethehorizon5793]

1:15 Gotta be a 1,000 hours of practice! Why does it make me so happy to watch how much you're buzzin off of her drumming! Great video, just brilliant!

[@Explosivepiss]

there's something about watching old people do the things they love that warms my heart

[@MrSpikebender]

Dude, she's not old she's experienced. I'm 57 come to the park and watch me skate. I'll warm your fuckin heart

[@Explosivepiss]

@@MrSpikebender Lol someone is triggered?

[@maryanderson2759]

some day that will be you

[@yurimodin7333]

I'm 38 and the drummer in my band is 67.....but he RAWKS!

[@MrSpikebender]

@@Explosivepiss That's a good one. Let's put our safe space word away now. You said it warms your heart to watch "old people" doing what they love. I said "come watch me skate, I'll warm your fuckin heart" What? me skating at my age don't do it for ya. Dorothea is a professional drummer not some novelty on late night tv that is how she pays the bills teaching and drumming. Of course she loves what she is doing. Hopefully when you get there you can still do what you love. And If your lucky you can pay the bills doing something you love. Age is just a number.

[@EricGonzalo]

I really love how wholesome and enthusiastic you are in these reaction videos. It's genuinely great and I really enjoy it!

[@SylntSyco]

I genuinely came down here to see if anyone else was appreciating the hell out of his sheer wholesome exuberance over her like I was.

[@SparkleLuna77]

Your reaction at the end was epic! Really made me smile ❤

[@jenniferlawrence2988]

OMG. Your reactions to her are so joyful and great. Loved your video man. 😁👍

[@66Samus]

thank you!!

[@yuiko01]

I used to play in a band with my husband. I was the vocals and my husband was the drummer and now our 6 y.o. daughter is showing interest with percussion instruments and beats in general. Man, I can only imagine how cool would it be to have a mom or a grandma thats this bad-ass with the drums. I bet we'd be playing together so much.

[@irrsinnrainer]

Dorothea is amazing. I'm so jealous of her rudiment chops and I definetely have to pratice more. BTW: Great collab with Ola!

[@EugeneM]

where can we watch that collab with Ola?

[@irrsinnrainer]

@@EugeneM It's on Ola's channel. They covered Children Of Bodom together.

[@rncine]

What a great video, thank you. I’ve been watching this lady for years, she is awesome 🤟

[@denisekeary8229]

This video just randomly showed up and so happy I decided to watch it! Dorothea is FIRE!

[@anubisdo7493]

Love your positive energy, smile, and overall enthusiasm. Today was the first time watching one of your videos and I had to subscribe. Looking forward to your commentaries and content. Thank you 😊

[@66Samus]

thank you so much!

[@devracooper5360]

me too!

[@Nick-rs5if]

"People always ask me; how do you play doubles? This is it." *Proceeds to play so perfect that it might as well have been clockwork* Pure talent and skill at work. What an absolute legend! 😄

[@Feoshyt]

She is so calm! She smashes like crazy, but so controlled. Amazing

[@susieh1141]

I have always loved drums. When I was little my parents worked at a country bar that had live bands and they would be the ones to let the bands in to set up. If it was in the afternoon that they set up they would take me along and while I did enjoy the steel guitar my favorite was the drums. There were many days I spent up at the drums, with the band's permission, playing around on the drums. Some of the drummers would teach me stuff here and there. I got to be good enough the band members would mention to my parents that I should take lessons. Unfortunately we didn't have the extra money for that kind of things. Watching this makes me want to look into lessons now as my love for drums (and drummers) has never gone away. Although I'm not sure my cats or neighbors would be happy about that. 🤣 She's right though it's never too late.

[@dutchdykefinger]

it sounds so great because she has the pocket of a session musician pocket and adapting to what the song requires in terms of dynamics and feel is their game. the extreme/sports element to making music is not all that relevant to them, they play what is expected mostly as said before: "Fills bring the thrills, but grooves pay the bills" playing pocket is what brings home the bacon

[@fvneral666]

I rembember having a masterclass with a huge saxophone player. He was around 70 by then and once he finished the class he told us he was gonna study... insane! There's no such thing as "too old" in music :D

[@killercroc99]

Peart himself was taking lessons in his prime. That should say everything you need to know.

[@stephaniefitzpatrick3912]

Wow what a talent 🤘 I'm not sure why KZbin reccomended your reaction to me but I'm glad it did! She is so awesome and your reaction is so sweet

[@gildedrosespa]

I just bought a practice pad yesterday as well as a practice bell kit. 😅 I was a percussionist I’m middle school, high school and high school marching band. I haven’t played in 11 years. I’ve been binge watching beginners videos to refresh my brain and this lady is incredible! I wasn’t really good when I was younger, because I never practiced. 😅 This year I’m going back to school for music therapy and I told my husband I need to practice reading sheet music and developing my motor skills again.

[@nybakg]

She truly is amazing! There's some fantastic female drummers out there. Karen Carpenter was a jazz-BEAST back in the day! Left us too soon... Dorothea is an inspiration!

[@CyrilAndPriscilla]

Karen Carpenter was a spectacular drummer. You would never have guessed this if you only knew her lite-pop songs that she sang. She really only ever wanted to be a drummer, but was pushed to sing by her brother, as I recall.

[@MrSpikebender]

That's a trivia question no one would know. I've seen some video she could kill it.

[@Kay-uy4xn]

@@CyrilAndPriscilla Yes she considered herself a drummer who sang. I think there was pressure from the record company too

[@dillrobert]

Dorothea is a U.P. (of Michigan) treasure. She played in the Ishpeming Blue Notes drum and bugle corp for many years. She rules 🤘

[@digitalsoop]

I was going to say, I bet she was in a drum and bugle corp for a long time based on how agile her drumming is.

[@deborahfenley5825]

I've watched her Down with the sickness a million times. She is absolutely amazing. Love it❤