"My Friend Norman" Snare drum solo, by John S. Pratt

[@stevencreangecoaching]

I actually met Mr. Pratt tonight. I knew nothing about him so when I came home I was just googling his name and came on this video. Very cool.

[@TheDrumslinger]

It's nice that you got to meet Mr. Pratt, he is one of the greatest contributors to the American style. I have three of his books, they're all excellent.

[@gballet]

Excellent. Great stuff. A real throw-back to the 1960's when I played with Sun.

[@brianchisnell1548]

Very nice! I played this in '75. A favorite. Let's hear it on a 12x15 gut snare TDR. The loudest drum ever. Good chops never go away. Right? Master the rudiments, and you'll own the drums. bc

[@johndiraimo1444]

Awesome Ed ..... amazing hands. I can appreciate the amount of time and practice you've spent getting them to sound that great. Wow. I love how you are able to get such an effortless whip with your left hand. Awesome

[@ferdaboysexile7507]

I bought this book recently and this video has helped me immensely on learning this solo. Thank you!

[@Carriesaglock]

You got skills.

[@georgerynar8785]

awesome..

[@MrDrummer409]

awesome hands

[@TheDrumtracks]

I'm practicing everyday and hope that i will be playing this next year in such an easy way as you!

[@rskrikberg]

Very good! Thank you!!

[@cydrums3411]

Stellar!

[@skyebbybrooke]

Very nice

[@HoldenMcG]

Nice work!

[@JacobSwenberg]

Awesome! What sticks are you using?

[@TheDrumslinger]

+Jacob S. Thank you Jacob: The sticks I used in this video are Ralph Hardimon Corpsmasters by Vic Firth.

[@Vegansk824]

nice man! your hands are diffrent but thats kay! cause this was pretty cool!

[@EarpVangorden]

Stylin' dude.

[@TheKevinChannelHD]

U keep playin all the way

[@crayrayc]

nice

[@fruitbythefoote]

Is this at the tempo listed in the book? If not, what tempo is it?

[@TheDrumslinger]

The tempo indicated is 110 bpm. I think I played this at 112. The story I read was that Pratt initially posted no particular tempo, leaving it up to the individual soloist. However, the publisher asked him to assign tempos.

[@johnmoore5388]

Is there any way to get this sheet music for free?

[@TheDrumslinger]

I'm not sure if it is available for free. I suppose you could search for it as a pdf? The book is not expensive and contains a lot of other really nice beats.

[@connectiontweaks2890]

What drum pad is that?

[@TheDrumslinger]

I've had that pad for a long time, the logo badge popped out and I lost it. But I think it was an "HQ" from Vic Firth. They now call them, "Real Feel." But no practice pad feels like a real drum to me.

[@yuechuenong7700]

Is he from a pope band?

[@TheDrumslinger]

+Yue Chuen Ong: I think you meant "pipe band?" The answer is no, Pratt was with the US Army Hellcats, American style.