Playing ALL the POLYRHYTHMS at ONCE!

[@markhillan4038]

"Try it , it works" - this man has clearly overestimated my musical talents.

[@TheTrueJesusChrist]

I think he forgets how good he is sometimes. He uploaded a video of him when he was 17 on a double pedal for the first time and he talked about how bad he thought it was when it was probably some of the best drumming a 17 year old has ever done.

[@Dpr3cords]

Right😂😂

[@rickdill1017]

right?

[@demarcussumter636]

I literally came here to say this lol

[@Photosvideosfromabove]

Had the exact same thought 🤣🤣👏👏

[@manuel6183]

"I suck at paying drums. What can I do?" Him: "Get gud"

[@XXX-XX-X-X]

Him: “Try playing the drums. It works.” He isn’t wrong.

[@ivansaut2756]

Estás bien loco

[@LazyGardenGamer]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@dimidsroumel5344]

Payment? Lol 😆

[@pokerpunk9413]

I know right, I think things like polyrhythms and complex rhythms are hard wired in the brain. I imagine practicing does help but like painting or singing some art u are born with. U can improve from any level but I think a person's wall or the highest level one can achieve u r born with and it just takes an enormous amount of practice to get to the peaks of the talent u were born with. Much like when michelangelo did David. He said he knew what was inside the marble and it was his job the get it out. It's was always there just took the right key to unlock it. I believe true genius u are born with, then a shit load of hard work and dedication is the Recipe for true greatness. Just one guys opinion

[@zaphodbeeblebrox9225]

Every year they use this guy to make sure the clocks are keeping time correctly.

[@musiconle]

😂

[@leandroscottjacques]

He certainly has an atomic clock implanted in his brain...

[@iLLDiSS]

@@leandroscottjacques no, there is a little copy of him sitting in the atomic clock making sure it works like intended.

[@HasturLaVishnu]

😂

[@almofo2237]

Doctor Who can get fucked . This guy is the real Time Lord .

[@Eric0873]

I've been drumming for nearly 40yrs....this guy isn't just "leveled up"....he's a friggin beast and he says "Try it!" LOL

[@LSFord]

All robotically perfect again… you’re insane.

[@MegaStrega]

Hes made by Mark Zuckerberg

[@LSFord]

@@MegaStrega i said robot not alien lol. It wasn’t bill gates

[@davetaylor8019]

He's a freaking awesome robot. Lol

[@LSFord]

@@c.l.368 lol no. I’m a professionally trained college educated musician i have several professional drummer friends I’ve played the drums and i know all these polyrhythms myself. This isn’t edited you should watch again. He absolutely is playing this as you hear it

[@LSFord]

@@c.l.368 yeah I’m well aware of everything you’re saying. And I’ve also been in the same room as several drummers that can make it look easy to avoid that. High level musicians capable of extreme precision do exist. It’s not just proper sticking you can literally SEE the polyrhythms. You can see his hands and they are also perfectly in time and in sync with the audio. There’s no blur or any signs of visual editing whatsoever. The credentials matter here dude. Because my experience makes me more capable of noticing the exact things you’re talking about. You’re right that it’s possible to edit the audio but it’s so easy to see that when you know what it looks like to really do it. This is what that looks like. I’m sure there was some editing in terms of eq and balance bc you have to make the microphones replicate the real world and sometimes that even improves the sound but it doesn’t change the rhythm or accuracy. I’ve listened to some of his live recordings and it’s not the same playing on a stage, but he sounds pretty close to some of those legends you mentioned. They also didn’t sound perfect on stage. But their recorded music sounds basically perfect because In a controlled environment they could play that well. So what you’re saying doesn’t actually prove it’s edited at all you’re actually speaking to my point. those legends and others, even before editing software that allowed for what you’re talking about, were able to make nearly perfect recordings but their live performances were not as good. Just like him.

[@joshmakarenko5809]

5 against 4 sounds like a musical crime

[@CrawleonDunger]

My taekwon-do teacher once said that those with a good sense of rhythm are the best at breaking their sense of rhythm. I think this proves that

[@joshmakarenko5809]

@@CrawleonDunger an interesting perspective!

[@10Peace]

@joshmakarenko5809 it’s sounds same as the intro drums on AAL kaskade

[@jraelien5798]

It sounds like heaven

[@aod_music]

At first yeah. After listening to a lot of polyrhythmic stuff though it doesn't sound that crazy.

[@jordanmartens5591]

I've been playing music for 20 years and you're still a healthy ultramarathon ahead of me you mad lad

[@donnieolaughlin1758]

Isn't it crazy I mean I'm sure you're a good drummer and I'm very proud of my drums I think I'm a pretty good drummer. The good news is we all have our place and we can always play a pocket with some musicians. Can you imagine how dangerous this guy would be with 2 rack Toms and a floor Tom?

[@whoismso]

On the other hand it all breaks down to one thing, is music a competition for a person or not? We don’t have to perceive eachother as a threat, competition or whatever, just as being different😊. If we look at music as competition almost everything was already achieved but if we look at it as a platform of expression and conveying one’s message it will be a beautiful world where no one loses but everyone wins as we get thousands of musicians focusing on their individual touch in what they create😊

[@VopiscusGuitar]

@@whoismso the competition aspect forces the art of each instrument to progress. Nobody's upset; everybody's inspired. When a musician takes it to the next level, everyone wins because that individual just expanded the scope of what we thought was possible, like when that first runner broke the 5min mile and then suddenly everybody could

[@bensmitt7088]

So I’m not new to drumming but I am new to this particular drummer. This guy is incredible. Is he in a well known band? Please tell me his talents aren’t only being seen by tik tok viewers..lol

[@conaldeugenepeterson2147]

@@VopiscusGuitar well said.

[@DreamCaston]

- Someone- Stepario, how can I play Polyrythms? - Stepario : - Yes

[@gilbertzilla6770]

I like his tutorials. "I suck" "OK play like this"

[@nwhitfield5281]

Blows at my mind! The coordination is unreal! I'm not a drummer but, I can't get enough of these videos!

[@zachary_smith1]

Try rubbing your stomach in circles and patting your head with other hand. Then start doing it to different speeds. Then start tapping your foot. That’s what he’s doing. Polyrhythms are just different time signatures but what I described is how hard it can be to do it on different limbs

[@MrCK-il5ci]

Holy badger crap, you are a f*****g monster, man! Heartbreaking story here: I started taking lessons at 6, was playing club gigs with my dad at 13. Became fascinated by playing in odd time signatures. Billy Cobham/Mahavishnu Orchestra were my inspiration. Well into my 50s I had multiple stress induced TIA strokes that ultimately robbed me of everything that took a lifetime of learning overnight! Can't even play simple groove anymore. Had to sell all my drums to move forward. You are an inspiration to many youngsters to be different & be able to do things that practically no other drummers can. Guys you'll get noticed, trust me. 😃

[@HeartOfLightning]

Sounds like you've had some tough experiences. And it's cool that you performed / learned polyrhythms. Luckily we can all enjoy this guy's channel, it's madness how he's managed to refine his technique. Wishing you well 🙏🥁

[@TheNewAmericanMedia]

Can you try programming digital drum beats instead?

[@MichaelParker-k4k]

OK I know mentally and perhaps even physically you are challenged more than most. However with an inexpensive electronic kit you may find the joy of playing you once had. God speed and perhaps you would be surprised at how much "muscle memory " would help get some of what you lost back. I've known amputee,blind,even deaf drummers and while limited drumming was great therapy and brought so much joy and inspiration to them and others.

[@Sully365]

I just wanted to stop by to wish you well. An aneurysm stole so much from my wife and your story just hits home. Move forward, find a way to do what you love, you definitely earned it

[@Rohan_Trishan]

That is good you got to experience it tho. Keep training, perhaps some feeling/function will return to your limbs. You can also play drums on an simmulator/synth type on PC or keyboard.... if you can type then you can still play music in some form with the keyboard electronically.

[@simonwhalley1743]

I can’t even coordinate a knife and fork together! Your playing is astonishing. I don’t even play drums but love your videos and attitude.

[@Stoppel.]

How frustrating do you think this guy is for me sometimes. I've been playing for 4 years, knotting my arms and legs, nothing works anymore, mental blackout, total frustration because of my age and my physical problems. It's just the way it is when you're almost 60 years old physically, but mentally you're as cheeky as a 25 year old, that's where the joy comes in. One does not want and can not...

[@shannonreed9808]

😂😅

[@nobody2416]

​@@Stoppel.Just keep on and keep on practicing, it works!

[@Stoppel.]

@@nobody2416 I know, but cause my age i needs more time to get it. And I cant stop playing, its like heroin, I need my daily dosis drumming every day (sometimes for 3 hours long, till Im totally wet sweated). I CANT STOP IT, ITS LIKE A DRUG !!!!

[@NixonCutz]

I'm in tears at how calm you are doing this and then the catch phrase of "Try it, it works." Hahahahahahah! Too cool my man, too cool 😎🤘

[@sandgun3269]

For those wondering, I looked it up and an ostinado is just a repeating musical pattern. You could play something as simple as alternating kick and snare quarter notes, which would make the exercise much simpler and more accessible.

[@1979GenXdude]

I think you really don’t have any limits. I’ve been around on KZbin since their start in 2005 and have seen a lot of great musicians but you…you are somthing else, my friend. You are like a computer, as if not human playing wise. It’s mindblowing insane. It’s like you don’t have any limits. Shure, I know practice makes perfect and you have spend al lifetime working on your chops but still…Incredible and I don’t think you can be overtopped by anyone.

[@ejvelarde666]

Jeez man. This guy. Congratulations on either all the hard work or Just caught the heart and rhythm early as a kid before the world could influence it. And of course both. That ain’t working. That’s the way you do it. Ive played music in my head at least from 3 I can remember. First guitar when I was 8 and all the way up till now…strings primarily. In almost 46 years I’ve never been this inspired to pick up a drum set. What Ive seen you do looks incredibly fun. You keep topping yourself Bongo! Very impressive my man.

[@Hew_Reese]

That 5 and 4 is literally insane

[@King-Gilamashur2758]

The other ones are sort of approachable but that one is Vinnie colaiuta territory.

[@pbabiesinspace6112]

5 against 4 is nuts. I can't do this at 80bpm.

[@BonMoogly]

@@pbabiesinspace6112 Once you learn the poly rhythm u can do it at any speed, its about learning the feel of the timing

[@Mathimilou]

Thought the same thing. Fell off my chair at 5 and 4…!

[@jakethehuman7]

Sounded like crap tho

[@Dr.silver_856]

He defiantly is part octopus. A brain for every limb

[@87KNOTSaka100MPH]

How can anyone hate this guy!?! You are incredible man!!! I’d take 1/16 of your talent on the drums and that would be amazing!!! Love your videos! Thank you!!!

[@john.debolt]

must be nice knowing no one on the planet is better than you at something. this dude is the king of ALL drums

[@brent3760]

Dude, you aren't human! Or you are the epitome of human potential! Absolutely fantastic!

[@HaraXSynOfficial]

Human drum machine.

[@alfonsorodriguez3475]

I love this mans way of teaching… he’s the reason i got myself an Alesis Nitro mesh kit. And actually started playing a couple of months ago

[@DavidVanmeterDutch]

My mind can’t even comprehend what musicians are like at this level!!! I mean WOW!!

[@acc2mdk1]

Insanely gifted individual !!! The hard work involved to get to such a level just from what i displayed in this video is, WOW !!!

[@Flakkd]

You’re hands down the best drummer I’ve ever scene.

[@hughschick6847]

not hearing any problems Maestro

[@fishcamptv]

He's the fastest I've seen, too.

[@carbonc6065]

*seen *

[@zachary_smith1]

Seen. Sorry. I hate grammar Nazis but here I am

[@carbonc6065]

@zachary_smith1 You forgot to end your sentence with a period ... Not a grammar nazi here, more like a grammar security guard.

[@odallard]

“The final exam will be easy if you’ve been practicing.” The final exam:

[@cbax2869]

This guy literally makes me want to have an attic sale with only one item on display........my drum kit.

[@Astro-X]

😂😂

[@8draco8]

I never played drums and this guy makes me want to go around yard sales looking for some drums to start playing

[@georgeedmond3401]

I can barely get my eyes to synchronize and this dude is like a human fkn spider. Bless you man unreal.

[@Jath2112]

In a year or so, when I can play that ostinato.... I'll get to work on the polyrhythm part.... Jesus man.... lol

[@jonathonvillella1614]

I try this on accordion guitar and drums. I have found out that it's best to focus on what you're doing first and let the other arm flail, don't try to focus on anything, just get the arm moving going wherever it wants but keep the focus on the first thing. It starts building synapses towards separation of limbs. Every action in your body is controlled by synapses, synapses instigate the movement.....let a few synapses build while you're flailing and you'll soon see results, plus it might keep you from getting overly anxious.

[@trougher007]

He's the perfect drum machine

[@WillPorterMusic]

Dude you’re a beast that eats other beasts. It’s hard to even wrap my brain around just how amazing your talent is.

[@Allison_Chaynes]

This dude is insane

[@johnhancock9249]

This is an easy one to practice poly. The great teacher in the video knows this and is giving all of us drummers in the class some valuable lessons here. I really feel that in the years to come because of this guy right here the world will start to find new faster and greater drummers on a larger scale because of his teaching and all his training videos he puts out. It’s free drumming lessons and drum teachers should be worried.

[@Tradewins4cash]

He's proof that I'm living in the Matrix! Thanks for the lesson Neo.

[@paulwilliams5500]

I’m amazed at how talented you are. What you just did there is my music theory worst nightmare.

[@Pendia92]

Again again and again this is absolutely amazing.

[@maxturnersvideos]

Not only does this man show off his skills but he reminds you anyone can be just as good when they practice enough

[@oldlegobrickschannel3750]

Ok ....I'll go upstairs and practice. See you all in like 6 years 😃 Whauw excellent executed 🤟🤟🤟

[@tyleradams6990]

You forgot the 0.

[@Stoppel.]

@@tyleradams6990 Yes, practice only... I play everyday, every free minute to get better, but my body is to old for highspeed drumming.... The bad thing is, you don't know when to stop in the adrenaline rush, so the next day I'm in a lot of pain, because I overdid it again... But what the hell, then my husband must massage the pain away ... no, not what you think now .

[@michaelwilliamson3771]

Thank you sir!!! Michael...😊.

[@strungmist8448]

This guy never fails to impress me :)

[@MycketTuff]

Drum on everything all the time. You'll have your polyrhythms down but less friends.

[@ChintzMusic]

posting a cover of "Possum Kingdom" by The Toadies might help a lot of people as an introduction of stepping away from 4/4. i know for a fact you'd double the notes at minimum

[@strongxhands]

Great idea my friend

[@Egoblivion]

Omg! They have to be one of the most underrated 90’s bands!

[@jackrando6184]

Them Bones by Alice In Chains would be a good one as well!

[@elprofevegano]

OMG I tried and it worked! Thank you 😊

[@joeyfadell4288]

You are so good my friend. On another level when it comes to timing

[@N8CRE8]

Bro I’ve never heard you speak before just watched all your insane drumming. Thanks for the lesson !

[@kiddynamite3931]

He's insanely good, and entertaining as hell

[@SonofMoros-jg5gk]

Been drumming for a while, always had big calves from running but they got way more defined in a few months. This man must have MONSTER calves.

[@jeffbell4434]

You're on a whole 'nother level dude. I love all your videos... even if your insane talent makes me insanely jealous 🤣

[@jjs6568]

What really impressed me is that this guy really understands music. He's an actual musician. You could put an entire song just off notes alone in front of him and he would play it.

[@salomonbeyer7003]

That was just insane man!! Can you do "hot for teacher - Van Halen" please?

[@HaraXSynOfficial]

Probably in his sleep.

[@omarabdul-hafiz6467]

This guy is the Chuck Norris of drums. He doesn't keep up with the rhythm, the rhythm keeps up with him.

[@ragintexan1]

Your double bass ability is just unbelievable… there are no other words in ANY language that can truly describe your talent accurately… 🍻🤘🏻

[@Morganational]

Not talent, dedication.

[@Th3_Jhobe]

My brain just exploded. Several years in band was enough to leave some things engrained in my head. Keeping up with the rhythm was natural to me and this hurt in a good way lol.

[@rockytoprecordingreviews4167]

Fantastic advice! I mean you make it look easy and sound sick doing it! But that's where the work and effort on our part comes in to learn it right? 🤣😂🤣

[@randygreen007]

“I’m having problems with polyrhythms” 😂😂😂 if this is El Estepario with problems I can’t wait to see how they sound once he’s mastered them! 😂😂😂 ❤️💪🏼😎👍🏼❤️

[@nkronert]

This man is a bleeping drum machine! 😳👍

[@chadsmith5322]

I showed a friend this man and He said "I hate speed drummers,I could care less about that" I said " bro this guy is so much more than just speed, He can literally play anything". There are a Iot of good speed drummers but when you introduce Polly rhythms to them, they struggle. Not this man, He can do it all,speed , timing , styles, whatever you want to hear. It's absolutely mind blowing

[@scottlivezey9479]

His cymbal has endured a very tough life. 😊

[@RobdorThisHandleIsUnavailable]

Is worlds noisiest Pringle.

[@Eris_Strife]

And after 20 years of doing this for 9 to 16 hours a day, every day...❤

[@utewbd]

"I have trouble with polyrhythms" *proceeds to absolutely crush polyrhythms*

[@KitWriter]

I mean, he’s Castilian Spanish if I’m not mistaken. Maybe he means, “I HAD trouble playing polyrhythms, UNTIL I TRIED THESE HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS THAT EVERYONE HAS USED WRONG ALL ALONG!😳😳😳” 😏

[@utewbd]

@@KitWriter Good point.

[@carbonc6065]

​@KitWriter It's a set up ... Him speaking as a person-in-the-room-thinking-about 'what do I work on next.'

[@dmwalker24]

These clips are the actual proof that it's not about some innate, or god-given talent. It's about putting in the work. Talent should really be understood as 'passion' or 'love' for something that motivates some people to put in that work.

[@tannerrussell9697]

5&4 ain't easy bro. Niceeeee

[@ZeldaxLegacy]

Im going to end up getting a drum set because of watching you. I know nothing about them, except that I love what you're doing with them.

[@Jacob-sh4ym]

No need to practice today guys!!! 😅

[@MarquezeDWilliamsSr]

I’ve never seen anyone play like this. Not even the greats which you are clearly on your way to being.

[@steveking9146]

"I'm having trouble with.." Continues to play fkn solid af

[@oodjee]

he was quoting a comment asking for help and then provided tips. He wasnt having any trouble.

[@skelter1153]

This guy could have ANY Drumming job with ANY Solo Artist in the world. If he isn't a Millionaire already, he WILL be.

[@DurfDuck]

I think you really might be the most knowledgeable and well practiced drummer currently alive.

[@jerrymolinari9001]

El,you are an amazing Drummer.Thank you for posting.

[@AMJ564]

Says "I am having problem with Polyrhythms" Plays the most hard and impressive Polyrhythm

[@SmootholdGuy]

I''m not a drummer. This man's skill is on some final boss shit, but that final boss has been modded by some lonely coder with no prospects of dating or having friends. So he dedicated himself to making a boss that not even those lovely Asian kids who know all the codes, secrets, and glitches can beat. I just watch in awe as he destroys whatever is put in front of him.

[@TheMikeFloyd]

This guy is something else wtfff

[@DanielEspejel-h6l]

That's pretty cool, if you parctice you learn. Nice exercises stepario. You rules again :)

[@ΑνατολήΜαρίαΣαμιώτη]

You're like the ballerina of drumming

[@susiecase2395]

"Try it, it works" after hundreds of hours of practice......so good.

[@richardhuffman-oy8ng]

Dude! You are an amazing drummer!!!

[@makayla1374]

The greatest drummer !! ❤❤

[@richard-em6zi]

That 5 against 4 sounds so unplayably ridiculous that it's insane. Next we'll be seeing him doing it with 1 hand 😂

[@jbm0866]

When I was learning drums in high school I was convinced "polyrhythms" were simply drummers who were off beat giving it a name😂 Then I heard Danny Carey, Tomas Haake and others and quickly changed my mind.😊

[@cottonbrad]

Ok. This man has simultaneously made me want to play drums and realise I will never be be good enough.

[@jhsigmund]

The 100% lack of tension in any muscles other than this man’s hands and feet is MIND-BOTTLING!

[@TheUnknown_unknown]

Phone rings.. Greenwich Mean Time calling for a time check Amazing - incredibly talented love your videos and your attitude to everything- 💪🏼🤘🏼💥

[@davep5625]

Both my kids want you to be their drum teacher. Absolutely slay my man! 💯

[@anymusicgiven]

Best drummer in the world!! Saludos, desde mexico.

[@agbenyekuemem-obong7406]

Honestly, this guy isn't insensitive. He genuinely lives in his own specific world of unbelievable drumming skills where he genuinely thinks anyone should actually know to do what he's done...😅😂❤. Guys, remember he did this without a blunt between lips, just wait till that's the case. The man is a god among drummers. He's good and I know nothing about drums or drumming.

[@Hgamern]

Love these videos, great job man! 😁

[@IANXNAILS]

This guy always puts a smile on my face

[@garlandpoolfredpool]

Piece of cake! After seeing this...I'm playing it PERFECTLY!!!

[@livingspringtv.]

You are in another world Bro😂❤

[@bonesbonesboneslul]

Best drummer out there.

[@Mattsondrums]

The amount of coordination going on is more than the American mind can comprehend

[@olafolo6841]

OK, thanks. I didn't realize it's that easy. Thanks again, man. Extremely helpfull. 😮

[@Nathan_Lundstrom]

That 5 over 4 was absolutely NUTS 😂😂

[@devontucker1572]

That cymbal looks used beyond its usefulness!

[@vanillathunder3024]

Absurdly sick. This dude is incredible

[@francescc4687]

You're the most efficient drum-machine I've event seen, you're a f**ing perfect robot, but without any trace of soul.

[@shredder9643]

I had been doing this nearly my whole life, or rather at least from the time i started pursuing music. I didnt know wtf i was even doing with my hands tell watching this vid. So in conclusion.... ..... ...SICK!

[@guyhickson7332]

That was amazing! I’m going to have to replay several times! Ty

[@scottjones8664]

This dude isn't just from a different planet, he is from an entirely different realm of existence. One where time signatures don't actually exist.