Stop Putting People To Sleep with Your Drumming🥁💤

In this KZbin video titled "Stop Putting People To Sleep with Your Drumming," I discuss ten common habits that drummers should aim to avoid. Throughout the video, I talk about 10 bad drumming habits that can unintentionally bore both the audience and fellow musicians. By shedding light on these bad drumming habits, I hope to encourage drummers to enhance their performances and captivate listeners. Join me as I delve into these habits, learn how to break free from them, and become more engaging and exciting drummers. Watch "Stop Putting People To Sleep with Your Drumming" to elevate your drumming skills and deliver passionate performances.
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[@drumqtips]

Confess all of your bad habits to Q right here ya'll! If you do confess here, I'll tell the POLICE not to arrest you:) Check POLICE warning at the end of the video and you'll know what I'm talking about😉

[@lucaszamora842]

Sometimes I spend so much time listening to the band I forget to initiate things as a drummer.

[@bennymalone]

Sometimes I can’t hide my disinterest if I’m playing something I’m not personally into - covers etc - I’m working on it tho

[@mrmisfit635]

Sometimes I believe that I know the song so well, that I just zone out and forget key transitional fills...uugh! 🙏🏼☀️

[@drumqtips]

@@lucaszamora842 That's a common habit for empathetic people play drums LZ.

[@drumqtips]

@@bennymalone Hard to do sometimes but we gotta do it. Treat it like a challenge for yourself to do whatever you can do to make the situation more interesting for yourself Benny.

[@tomcarr4630]

Nothing boring about this lesson!😄 I am very guilty of concentrating too hard on getting a part down perfectly, and not letting myself naturally flow into the playing.

[@drumqtips]

First step is being aware of our habits. Now time to fix them TC or else...😉

[@FrankParente]

I saw a video recently where Victor Wooten said when he begins students on improvisation he tells them to try playing the “worst shit they can come up with”. He goes on to say that this is when he hears so many amazing things. Because people are free then to explore all elements of music without worry. After that he starts to help them understand what the interesting parts were. Then they begin to hone their improvisation as a craft. FP

[@drumqtips]

I love that! Thanks for sharing that Frankie. Maybe that's a future video:)

[@chrishicks3877]

Very easy to apply these tips to other instruments as well. Can’t tell you the amount of guitar players I see who wish they were going for something and can’t break out of their discomfort when they play

[@drumqtips]

Right on Chris! Thanks for chiming in.

[@TheEDZEPPELINBAND]

Im a guitar player, and i know exactly what you mean... But im here in my 'frustrated drummer' mode, trying to improve my drumming skills. Yep, we are EVERYWHERE!!!!

[@homomorphic]

It's pretty rare that I like everything I do throughout an entire piece but I like most of it, most of the time. There are those magic times when I do like everything right through a piece and man those times are sweet.

[@drumqtips]

If we could just bottle up those magical nights where everything just seems to work, right!? Thanks for sharing.

[@SayantanGhosalDRUMS]

I am not a jazz drummer ... I play mostly Rock and Pop ,but everything he says applies to any style of playing Drums or music in general .. I have experienced this myself while playing live .. sometimes it can get difficult to connect with the music .. but once u r connected u know everyone is feeling it ,ur musicians and the audience and it creates such a good vibe ... excellent points .. I struggled and still struggle with all of these points.. 😅

[@drumqtips]

You're spot on about knowing with your connected and everyone is feeling it. These points apply to every style for sure!

[@harrycrab8725]

I love that your first “rule” for not playing boring is to “play something interesting” haha! Love your vids and channel!

[@drumqtips]

Ha! Thanks Harry!

[@jmfs3497]

Mine is being too safe while quiet playing, and too anxious at loud, slow playing. It's boring.

[@drumqtips]

Easy fix my man! I'll make sure the 5-0 don't arrest you:)

[@jmfs3497]

@@drumqtips lol

[@nicholass.6829]

Calling something "boring " is VERYYYYY subjective.

[@drumqtips]

This is true. Very good point! But I tend to think that some boring drumming is going to come across as boring to 95% of people who hear it. But that's just my subjeQtive opinion:)

[@DaveedBoowie]

​@@drumqtipsYour opinion sounds more than subjective. You agreed with the comment then disagreed. Especially when you said that 95%(!) would agree with you. How do you know that?

[@hombreenojado]

This is one of the things I love about Dave King. Always expressive, never predictable.

[@drumqtips]

Oh yeah. Dave King is always engaging the listener for sure!

[@scotthartman6440]

I did not yawn at all during the lesson! Thanks Q, the coppers will never get me! 😀

[@drumqtips]

I got you Scottie! Stick with me my man:)

[@markielinhart]

I mess up all the time MrQ but I’m having fun! Great lesson👏👏

[@BenHagenhoff]

definitely one of your best videos man! i really appreciate you talking more about the mental aspects of drumming here, a lot of youtube drummers and some of your other videos are just about what book to download or exercices to rep rather than breaking down whats actually mentally going on when you're playing along and actively listening. i dont know about others but the actual creative aspects rather than just the physical aspects have been more challenging and more interesting for me. I never know exactly when what I'm playing is boring and what to add or change, and what makes my comping and composing bad in the first place. could just be me lol

[@jefferyflemister6394]

Always good to learn something from you!👍🏾

[@drumqtips]

Glad you enjoyed it Jeff!

[@AlanLopez-te6lc]

This will breathe life into my drumming teaching me to be in touch where sometimes I am not!

[@drumqtips]

Glad to hear! Have fun Alan:)

[@hummingrhizomes]

Essential musical advice here! Many thanks!

[@drumqtips]

Glad you think so!

[@earthjustice01]

Thou shalt always play to enhance the groove! Thou shalt enhance the groove by good phrasing! Thou shalt create excitement by generating dynamics ! Thou shalt consistently focus on the groove! Thou shalt nail the style of the band! Thou shalt improve technique by regularly returning to the wood shed! Thou shalt put body and soul into the drumming! Thou shalt take risks in your drumming! Thou shalt initiate dialogue with one's fellow musicians! Thou shalt believe in what you are playing! - Thanks for the great lesson Quincy!

[@drumqtips]

Wow! You're really trying not to get arrested. lol! Glad you enjoyed it my man and love the comment!!

[@earthjustice01]

Thanks! Last commandment: Thou shalt have lots of fun! @@drumqtips

[@lucasondrums]

Thanks for these brilliant insights given with love as ever. Didn’t even know I did some of these! The point about tension and release really cuts through why drummers with lots of 'chops' can be so dull. I always try to keep in mind that so much of jazz comes from call and response music and we have to honour that in our playing. Thanks as alway Q !

[@drumqtips]

Well said Lucas! The call and response concept deserves a whole lesson its own. Thanks for bringing it up.

[@1234papasof]

This speech is so rich, so full of wisdom, so inspiring.

[@drumqtips]

Glad you got something out of it my man!

[@Rhythmic1]

You're such a great drummer. Super groovy, clean and exciting. Definitely not boring! You're my favorite online drumming educators. This was very helpful.

[@drumqtips]

Wow, thanks! Very kind of you🙏🏾

[@tonygriffith2164]

I've played in the heavy metal & rock genre for many years and find your advice extremely useful!.

[@drumqtips]

I’m so happy hear that T Griff!

[@mrmisfit635]

You're never a bore, Q... but I do struggle with this at times, thanks for addressing and helping to correct this! Cracks of the groove, got it!

[@drumqtips]

You got it my man! Gotta look out for my peeps to keep them away from those pesky cops:)

[@CharlesTPrimm]

Thank you so much for another fantastic video. By the way your left foot never ceases to amaze, the independence.

[@drumqtips]

Thanks Chucky! I believe that is the first ever left-foot compliment I've received:)

[@bennymalone]

Solid video as usual. Conviction is a massive one. I remember seeing a video of Bill Berry teaching someone to shake a shaker and he told them to bring it back with authority. That really clicked to me and is the difference between a pro and everyone else

[@drumqtips]

Bill is spot on with that! Thanks for sharing Benny.

[@rollinginrhythm3369]

Needed this. Been struggling with my own boredom re: my playing. Already looking forward to hitting the shed after this.

[@drumqtips]

I guess you'd say this video was "good timing":)

[@drumsleuth]

Thanks for keeping me in the grove. You give good lessons.

[@drumqtips]

My pleasure!

[@lucaszamora842]

Great video as always Quincy! I still have to work on 1 or 2 of those habits haha. Gonna keep shedding!!!

[@drumqtips]

You got this LZ! Don't want the 5-0 to get you:)

[@JunkerOnDrums]

Pure Wisdom - Thanks :D

[@drumqtips]

My pleasure as always my man!

[@carldybowski4338]

Excellent insight. Thanks!!!

[@drumqtips]

Thanks Carl!

[@charlieskelhorn]

For real, playing from the heart with conviction, groove and feel is what we all need to embrace. And with your own sound/tuning, I think thats important to.

[@drumqtips]

That's right Charlie! Thanks for chiming in my man.

[@fabiodisanto9587]

Thank you for your lessons, so helpful and enlightening. we met during a jam session at Umbria jazz winter in Orvieto in 2012, Thank you for everything you do, truly.🙏

[@drumqtips]

My pleasure Fabio!

[@handyboen]

Thanks a lot Q 😊🙏🏻 Been a long time 😊👍

[@drumqtips]

No worries. Good to see you back!

[@LeYoIdBeHe]

One of the few KZbin drum videos I actually sat through and rewound to take it all in. Some things I've actually never heard before.

[@drumqtips]

So glad you got so much out of it! Thanks for tuning in.

[@eldrumming6729]

From time to time I watch your channel refreshing

[@drumqtips]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@jarrettwalck3409]

Great stuff

[@drumqtips]

Thanks Jarrett!

[@frontsidegrinder6858]

The cymbal sound is unnerving to my ears. But you are doing so fresh, respect.

[@drumqtips]

Thank you

[@phil2205]

Great video thanks!

[@drumqtips]

Glad you liked it Philly!

[@phil2205]

@@drumqtips❤

[@spidif2544]

Great class thanks.

[@drumqtips]

You are welcome!

[@timothyslaughter476]

I cant remember where i read this and ill paraphrase but vinnie said a drummer should just practice a basic groove but get so comfortable and in tune and in love with it that its all they want to play.

[@drumqtips]

Love that! Thanks for sharing that nugget Timmy.

[@benfox8709]

incredible golden nuggets of information as always. Your first point about interesting rhythms is quite interesting. It goes back to when I heard someone say that we are all aware of most rhythms but are unable to bring that into our in our playing. We can understand those rhythms and know how to play them correctly but to make them come out naturally is another thing. He called it listening vocabulary and playing vocabulary. How would you approach broadening one's playing vocabulary - playing more interesting rhythms. I found the Louis Bellson sight reading quite helpful to expose myself to those rhythms on a regular basis. Is it just practicing those syncopations or is it something more?

[@drumqtips]

Very well said Benny! Gotta practice getting comfortable with various rhythms and syncopations before they start to feel comfortable.

[@JoelCarbonellGonell]

All are great points! I'm really happy that I already was aware of everything (I've been listening to your lessons!)! I have been guilty of every point through my life, but I can tell you my lastest guilt: #8 trying so hard. Yesterday we were sheding on a session with a trumpeter who's kind of known, and it was my first time meting him, and GUILTY of trying so hard. Today I was on a reharsal I know the players and I know they wont judge me whatever it happens, and after the session they texted me to say that my playing was great. Why? because I just played with my soul and without trying to be anything else than me (and taking risks). Well thank you Quincy, as always to give some light to this areas!

[@drumqtips]

Boom! We've all been there and it's extremely hard not to have the urge to "try" to play really good when certain cats are around. But we just have to trust ourselves and the work we've put into the craft and let the mfer fly (to put it in football terms:)!

[@JoelCarbonellGonell]

​​@@drumqtips Thank you very much for your wise words! 🙏

[@RadsDrumSchool]

"Rhythm is our business"...was that a sly Lewis Nash reference? Love that album

[@drumqtips]

Only 1 out of 10,000 drummers will get that reference and you're the first one:) Very good job my man. Wish I had a prize for you!

[@samtelya]

Great video! ;)

[@drumqtips]

Glad you liked it!

[@jimbonito9810]

Paying strict Attention in what you are saying Quincy ... TY

[@drumqtips]

Good to hear. I'd hate for you to get arrested Jimmy:)

[@tommyron]

If it's not grooving then it's not MOVING! My 2-cents worth. Thanks Q.D. I always enjoy your presentations!

[@drumqtips]

That's a good one Tommy! I like that. Gotta make it groove to make people move:)

[@daviewavie112]

Let’s gooooo!!

[@drumqtips]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@simonalexandercritchley439]

Thanks Q lots of good points and not a boring lesson at all. I am guilty of some of these, if anyone is,watch out the drumming police gonna getcha!

[@drumqtips]

Good on you for confessing your guilt on a few of these:) Now time to break those habits, or else...😉

[@simonalexandercritchley439]

or else find yourself behind bars, but not for a drink@@drumqtips

[@luiszuluaga6575]

Q, my good man? I found this lesson to be strikingly upbeat. 😅👉🏼🥁‼️

[@drumqtips]

Awesome to hear that Luis. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thibodaux3424]

Great lesson! I think most of this applies to all instruments. Not sure how to get others to play with conviction and not be afraid to make mistakes and just go for it. Maybe you can do a lesson on how to gently get across these ideas to other players without coming across as being critical!

[@drumqtips]

Good idea my man! Glad you enjoyed the lesson.

[@notsoquiet6598]

This is such a valuable video for me. I think I'm correct in saying that the first demonstration showed you setting up the groove with Ride and Hats... and the "cracks" are in between those regimented notes, filled with "Feely" snare-tom-ride-edging. Is that right? Sorry if that's a stupid question, just never had any real lessons and got where I am just by playing with my fave music. This also piqued my interest in Jazz baby, haha.

[@drumqtips]

You are correct! Fill in the time with comping sweetness:)

[@victormarshall9765]

Nice presentation Quincy... Don't be a boring drummer.

[@drumqtips]

Thanks Vic!

[@user-hi2ex8gi5i]

crazy how we have to have good classroom management, even while filming a youtube video nowadays. "Yea, i see you in the back" haha

[@drumqtips]

Haha!!!

[@peppertennis]

Thankyou Quincy … Recognise so much of this 😡

[@drumqtips]

My pleasure! Tennis player??

[@matthewkitchens5796]

Quincy Davis what a musical name even if you changed it to that kudosbut if that originally was your moniker Then you truly were born to be a musician either waypal great name

[@drumqtips]

Thanks Matt! Actually you can thank my parents who are musicians. So yup, it's my real name:)

[@davidfriedlaender4130]

Somehow you know all about my drumming lol

[@drumqtips]

I'm there even when I'm not David👻👻

[@JuanDavid-go5zt]

What are cracks of the groove? 🧐

[@drumqtips]

I could have gone deeper with that. The cracks of a groove involve playing off of the "in-between" parts of the time; the inner subdivisions of the time.

[@kordakorda9101]

Do you teach online? I’m from Hungary and I’am preapring to the jazz univesrity in Hungary. I have a good teacher but i feel that i need to improove my soloing skills. Would you help me with that. Wish you the best. Bence

[@drumqtips]

I’m currently offering Zoom lessons for the summer. Check the description box.

[@suesmith9665]

Mr james martin🎉

[@drumqtips]

I actually don't know him Sue. I'll check him out. Thanks!

[@alifeinyellow]

I made the mistake of not knowing the style of the last show I played. Strange improv group with over 30 rotating musicians. The theme was like a goth rock, post punk vibe. I’m not that drummer at all. It didn’t go how I wanted 😂

[@drumqtips]

Doesn't sound like a style that was of interest to you. Tricky situation to be put in but now you know, in case you're put in it again.

[@alifeinyellow]

@@drumqtips yeah I mostly agreed because I really liked the group that was put together for it, and the leader had been asking me to sit in a set for a long time. I’ll definitely be much more honest about what I’m comfortable with next time.

[@tezzerii]

I need to get more boring - I'd love for Quincy to turn up on my doorstep !! =oD

[@drumqtips]

Ha! Remember the visit is accompanied with a beating. But the beating would be a beating of love of course:)

[@cjklz]

If you don't have anything to say . Maybe it's just not the time to talk

[@drumqtips]

Not sure who that was directed to but I agree with you I think..:)

[@jasonmocoii8651]

What are on the tips of your sticks?

[@drumqtips]

My personal signature stick. Check the description box.

[@rollzolo]

Elvin Jones comes in the beat

[@drumqtips]

Right on! Elvin was the King of doing the opposite of everything I talked about in this video!

[@ralphthomas7868]

Be yourself when playing

[@drumqtips]

That's it! Be yourself, not, not yourself:) Thanks Ralphie!

[@jorgeterrazas1147]

First here?

[@drumqtips]

You're first my friend:) I wish I had a prize for you Jorge!

[@aZeddPrattFilm]

Hey Quincy, I like that cymbal but recording videos wise, I think it’s a bit harsh and distracting. I think in the future you should consider swapping it out.

[@drumqtips]

Thanks for sharing, Zedd. I've used this cymbal is all of the last 10+ videos and I prefer playing it, so I'll stick with it. The mix's EQ for this video was altered on another computer, so I'll make some adjustments.

[@aZeddPrattFilm]

@@drumqtipsHuh… that’s strange… I don’t remember the rivets being so prominent

[@rmmccarthy1240]

Nythmically rimble.

[@drumqtips]

No! You must of misheard me. I said, 'rimbically nythmible'. Pay attention better next time man! 😂

[@rmmccarthy1240]

@@drumqtips I loved this lesson, Q. Fantastic topic and very well presented. 👍👍

[@bromasi]

No drum beat is boring,the drummer is boring

[@drumqtips]

Exactly!