8 KILLER BEBOP DRUM PHRASES FOR SOLOING | Jazz Drummer Q-Tip of the Week

[@arthurbarbosa3557]

I know that you probably tired of this, but PLEASE do a Jazz or Bebob drum tuning video. I love your channel❤

[@chris_d_r_u_m_s]

Yes, this would be very helpful q!

[@elithepitbulldog2209]

@@chris_d_r_u_m_s kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppjQl4yKgNqonsU

[@drumqtips]

Noted Arthur! I haven't done one yet as I don't really have a tried and true method that I feel I could do a whole lesson on. But I'm sure I could come up with something. Thanks for the feedback and support!

[@josteinv.jordet257]

Well, he certainly has some of the best sounding drums on youtube so, yeah!

[@hugorezende199]

I believe is very the oposite of what "rock tunning" usually is. Loose bottom on toms and high tension on top heads for the high pitch. Having coated heads helps on the more "muffled" warm sound. Of course it will depend on general taste.

[@adriancolbath5094]

There are so many iconic bebop phrases…it makes me think there should be a comprehensive book or manual of some sort of these popular phrases. Your knowledge of the style as well as the way you approach teaching this stuff makes me think you could do this pretty well. I know I would personally love this kind of tool for my practicing.

[@stephenpopovichl122]

Quincy is a great player and a great teacher-swings, drums sound great, great phrasing-Thank you Quincy!

[@drumqtips]

You’re too kind Stephen. I appreciate your words!

[@craigwilliams501]

1:40 “The foundation of most modern drumming is bebop”- I finally took the plunge in practicing bebop - Riley’s book was very lonely on the bookshelf, you kept popping up in my feed, and I was tired of sounding like a rock drummer playing jazz (and a bit bored playing rock). A few weeks in everything started to make sense and my funk chops and rock chops (and my sense of time in general) took a massive leap forward thanks to the bebop practice! I want to let you know that I really enjoy and appreciate what you’re doing. Thanks, man!

[@drumqtips]

Craig! That is an amazing comment for me to read. That is exactly why I make these videos. I'm so glad my lessons have helped you. Jazz, rock, funk, blue grass, a groove is a groove and the drums are drums. The more approaches, techniques and styles we learn, the better. Cheers!

[@strongbrave]

The drumsound, is INCREDIBLE

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that very much. Thanks for watching!

[@noblenotes27]

As A trumpet player Base player I can appreciate the heck out of this Video.. Thank you.

[@drumqtips]

Awesome Larry! Thanks for watching

[@Freddydrummerboy]

Love your lessons Quincy:). Finally a fun and really practical way to learn the great foundations of our instruments: Jazz drumming. My favorite Jazz drum channel on KZbin. Looking forward to dig deeper in bebop drumming

[@drumqtips]

Thanks, Freddy! I'm glad you're enjoying the lessons, and I can’t wait for you to dive deeper into bebop drumming.

[@anichkov.zagrebin]

Wow! This is the content I've been looking for for years. Neither Riley's book nor Bailey's book provides such insight.

[@drumqtips]

Thanks for watching Nikolay. Glad you find my content helpful:)

[@ddrumcorner4682]

"The creativity comes in how you mix and match and flow between the different phrases.. that's the challenge, you gotta think ahead" Q. Legit advice! Always appreciate your killer content man!

[@drumqtips]

My pleasure man. I appreciate your support and glad you’re still enjoying my videos!

[@skimanization]

The most important jazz drumming lesson I've ever seen because this is the most tricky part of jazz drumming. Thanks.

[@SamRuttenberg]

Great advice about the musicality of playing accents (high position) vs. non accents (low position.) I was Justin Faulkner's drum teacher, and this is what I taught him based on my own studies with Joe Morello. So important.

[@drumqtips]

Right on Sam! Thanks for watching👍🏾

[@MarioCalzadaMusic]

Man, after two years I now can play this, thank you man

[@drumqtips]

Love to hear that Super Mario!

[@xavs_022]

Cheers man, giving me the motivation to get my ass up and practice my jazz drumming

[@drumqtips]

Good👍🏾

[@johnskoczen4936]

That ride cymbal is very nice with great definition and the sizzle lightly on top!

[@drumqtips]

Thanks John. I’m glad you like that ride!

[@johnskoczen4936]

The right ride is so hard to find, I just found my first old K and it is so nice…

[@jriddim]

You’re an amazing drummer and teacher, sir. After 30yrs drumming on and off, I’m making it a point to learn bop. So thankful for your channel. You have a real calming and clear way of teaching (with a little humor too). Subscribed, and thank you! Looking forward to downloading some of your play along tracks.

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that Joe👊🏾

[@kouranyemilio]

Excellent tips.. Thanks Mr. Q

[@genesmith4019]

I've taken 25 years off to get my business together and now I'm going back into it. Its hard to describe how helpful these vids are.

[@drumqtips]

I am so happy to hear that Gene! I’ll keep them coming my friend :-)

[@bruceyork6405]

Great fills! Been playing jazz for quite some time……. Still very helpful. Thanks!

[@drumqtips]

Thanks for watching Bruce!

[@scottieunome2]

Intro alone was priceless. Ty

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that. Thanks for watching Scotty!

[@rrparker12]

You have got a new fan, sir. I've been wanting to get into bop drumming but it's just always seemed more complicated than trigonometry. Thanks for making it easy and approachable. I'm getting right to work on this as soon as I'm done with all my trigonometry homework. And it cracks me up when you start counting off but then stop for an afterthought! You rule, man.

[@drumqtips]

That is a first! Being compared to trigonometry. Glad I was able to break it down for you to make it less complicated. Have fun and see you on the next lesson!

[@半澤剛-p4k]

素晴らしいレッスン動画です😊わかりやすくてやる気が出ます😊クインシーのおかげでジャズドラムが大好きになりました👍ありがとうございます👍

[@drumqtips]

かめんとをよんで嬉しいです。いつも見てくれてありがとう！

[@bcdrummer1962]

Quincy, just letting you know I appreciate your videos very much and I always head right to the practice room after watching you. Swing on Mr. Davis!!!

[@elithepitbulldog2209]

Jazz and bebop tuning kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppjQl4yKgNqonsU

[@drumqtips]

Glad to hear that my lessons encourage you so much. That's why I do this, so thank you:)

[@jeraldcuccurullo2497]

I knew Art's son Art jr, he invited me to a jam jazz session , I was just 18 and he was as good as his daddy!! He passed very young.I love your lesson and I certainly subscribed!!! Give this to my students who think they can play jazz,lol, Hemiola, etc..A life long work!!! Keep the vids coming!

[@drumqtips]

That’s awesome Jerald! Thanks for sharing your story.

[@sobolev1988]

Thank you very much! I love that old-school phrases You put them all with transcriptions in one video, it's a great format

[@drumqtips]

Thanks for watching!

[@Slammintone]

Phrase 5 reminds me of a Frankie Dunlop lick. All of these are great ! Good practice material as always.

[@jerrytanenbaum2374]

Beautiful sound in the way you strike the drums

[@randydoak6638]

Q. Thanks for the lesson. I've been playing bebop for decades and still run out of ideas. Hopefully using some of these basic phrases when I feel I'm getting stuck will help me keep the ball rolling. And thanks for the downloads page!

[@drumqtips]

You’re welcome Randy!

[@makkrohero59]

You have teached me so much. You’re a great «teacher» and an excellent drummer!

[@rowintettero1255]

Beautiful! Of course these phrases are killer because they are classics, but the way you play them is killer too. Thanks a lot

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that Rowin!

[@donovanjones4175]

This is gold. You have the lessons clear ,concise. I m in.

[@drumqtips]

Glad you’re enjoying my lessons Donovan.

[@arsonne]

Awesome stuff! You have a natural talent and demeanor for teaching.

[@baristokel]

I'm trying to learn the language of bebop and this is exactly what I've been looking for. I'm so glad I've found your channel. Thank you so much Quincy!

[@drumqtips]

You can download a free PDF of these 8 bebop phrases HERE: www.Quincydavisjazz.com. Thanks for watching!

[@richiegarcia4]

Typo in URL: missing the “c”.

[@drumqtips]

@@richiegarcia4 Fixed! Thanks Richie. One day I'll learn how to spell my own name. lol

[@АлександрНаумов-л6ц]

Thanks👍

[@roccosamuele9323]

Thank you, Q! This is one of my favorite lessons. Those accents! Incredible how they give a rudiment so much motion & life.

[@drumqtips]

Thanks Roc! Hope all is well👍🏾

[@egyptianminor]

That's great, I'm not even a drummer but you got great time feel, swing and your sound, the combinations of the various licks & the tuning = totally legit Bop.

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that very much! Thanks for watching.

[@johnvatos346]

I'm enjoying learning from you. I've always wanted to go to NTU, maybe I'll find time when I get to retire. I love your simple clear sticking presentation. I'm a former student of Freddie Gruber, he taught me how to be a good student. I'll have a break in November to spend more time on all that great bop vocabulary. I've sang them most of my life, now thanks to you I do not fear the sticking. LOL!! Love your spirt!!!

[@drumqtips]

Glad you like my reading method John. Awesome you got to study with Freddie!

[@mikestevens5512]

Quincy you taught me so much!

[@mikedollinger6132]

Thank You MR. Davis for your teaching method that gives me a lot of hope !!!

[@drumqtips]

You are very welcome Mikey! Glad you find my teaching helpful👍🏾

[@johnmikk1495]

One of the best lessons of all time! ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🌟🌟🌟

[@drumqtips]

Wow! That's very kind of you John! Thank you.

[@TheSPACEDIEVEST1]

You rock Quincy! I love your approach

[@drumqtips]

Thanks PBB:)

[@sparksjazz]

Great information that I will share with my students!

[@MattParkerMedia]

Quincy, so good to find you on here passing along all this great knowledge. You sound fantastic and this video is awesome. Thanks

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that Matt!

[@warrenhenderson2717]

Respect to you sir. You are teaching jazz drummer history, and great music lessons 🎼🎵🎶🥁 I remember the last time I took drum lessons in the 1980’s, and I would catch a bus to the music school. Young people really have access to quality music education at home these days.👍🏾👍🏾

[@drumqtips]

Absolutely Warren. The resources for students today are endless. I’m happy to be one of those resources giving accurate and good information. Thanks as always for watching Warren!

[@nickphipp1949]

Great video. Among my many old drum tutor books, I have a book of Max Roach solos. It was only when I tracked down recordings of him playing some of the patterns that I realised what was 'meant' by the notation. Of course, 10 drummers will interpret and play the same notation in 10 subtly different ways. This taught me that 'feel' cannot always be adequately notated and has to be learned and developed through experience - from playing, listening, copying and a degree of analysis.

[@drumqtips]

You are right on the money Nick with that. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and thanks for watching!

[@2bvisionary]

Just found this channel. So good, thank you, Quincy!

[@drumqtips]

Welcome on board!

[@constantkiffer7924]

Thxs very much Quincy for another great drum-lesson ! Shall start practicing right tomorrow !👍🏻🙋🏻‍♂️

[@drumqtips]

You got this Constant:)

[@fabriziobarisano1795]

This is a great vocabulary to use in be-bop. As usual, your lessons are clear, full of ideas and priceless tips!

[@drumqtips]

Glad you like them!

[@reginaldsaleem8570]

Definitely need a jazz drum tuning video please 🙏🏿.

[@billheideman4322]

Mr. Davis, I can't thank you enough for this killer lesson. These BeBop phrases with a PDF were on my musical wish list, I feel like Christmas came early this year! Been hearing these phrases on recordings but could never quite get them nailed down with the correct sticking and feel. You have finally made my Bebop dream obtainable. THANK YOU!!!

[@drumqtips]

Merry Christmas Bill:) Glad you’re finding this lesson so helpful my friend👍🏾

[@billheideman4322]

@@drumqtips Noticed a typo on the PDF, phrase 2, second measure, fourth beat, should be a quarter note rest? Loving the lesson, I just keep smiling when I play through it, sounds so badass.🤩

[@maurosanches]

You're a great teacher! Thank you so much!

[@drumqtips]

Thank YOU Mauro:)

[@Novaneoma_]

This is one of the most helpful bebop resources I’ve ever used! THANK YOU for making this and sharing it with us! 🎉

[@drumqtips]

Glad to hear that! More to come very soon.

[@Simon-uf8bt]

Honestly for me whos diving into Bebop and Jazz right now, it was pretty tough to internalize them at first and i haven‘t quite yet but I‘m working on those phrases daily. Thanks man for sharing your knowledge and giving advice on how to combine them in a soloing context. I’m surely cheking your other videos out aswell :) Cheers

[@drumqtips]

Glad you’re enjoying the lessons and the phrases Simon!

[@richiegarcia4]

This is one of my favorites in this series. Thank you!

[@drumqtips]

I’m so happy to hear that Richie. Thanks so much!

[@A.ChristopherJohnson]

Sincerely can't thank you enough Prof. !!!

[@drumqtips]

My pleasure Adam!

[@rctubs3593]

Thank you man. ALL drummers need to get this.

[@drumqtips]

Thank you!

[@Jazzrob891]

Excellent Quincy ! (Phrase n.1 is interestingly orchestrated with snare and bass drum by Casey Scheuerell in its method)

[@drumqtips]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing Roberto!

[@mizradominguez4030]

Thank u so much for this lesson. It has been inspiring and helpful.

[@drumqtips]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ransom-xq7rb]

How could I miss that channel for so long time? Subscribed.

[@drumqtips]

Glad you’re on board now my friend. See you on the next one!

[@RickMeadors]

I just subscribed! (And I almost never subscribe to anything on KZbin.) I've watched several of your videos and they have ALL been great! I love your playing, your feel... and you have such a nice way of teaching, making it pleasant, interesting, and easy to understand. Drums and cymbals sound great too! Keep up the great work, and thank you!

[@drumqtips]

Thanks for subbing Rick! And thanks for the kind words🙏🏾

[@MungoMickey]

Thank you for the wonderful music lesson. You're helping me fill in a lot of the pieces I've missed along the way.

[@drumqtips]

You're very welcome Micky!

[@levijessegonzalez3629]

just discovered your channel. by the first 20 seconds of the video i can tell you're a master drummer

[@drumqtips]

Thank you for your kind words Levi! And thanks for watching the video👍🏾

[@ToberSchorrMusicLab]

Such a great video! Thank you Quincy for making this information available.

[@drumqtips]

Thank YOU for watching Tober!

[@ToberSchorrMusicLab]

@@drumqtips Your website is awesome too! I really appreciate all the knowledge you're making available. Very helpful to an aspiring jazz drummer

[@nathansmith5784]

Love the content and brilliant playing!!

[@jvalencia24x]

ME ENCANTO, GRACIAS MAESTRO !!!

[@JulianFernandez]

swingin hard! thanks, Q!

[@drumqtips]

Thanks Sir Fernandez!

[@earthjustice01]

Beautiful fills. I used to practice Jim Blakley's Syncopated Rolls book, but your video gets right to the point. Much better to hear it being played live.

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that Chucky! Thanks for watching sir.

[@carlmoritz5085]

Whewww! Quincy is one of the baddest. Can’t believe this stuff is online for free. Beautiful sound and feel. Study up cats!

[@drumqtips]

Not the baddest for sure but I appreciate your words and support Carl👊🏾

[@davidplastow3430]

Hi Quincy. I hope you are having a good weekend. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you. Your videos have re ignited the passion in me to learn/practice like I haven’t felt since my early teens. I’m now practicing things I should have practiced way back then. I just didn’t have the knowhow really. Your videos have really inspired me. You teach things in a really clear way and easy to follow (quite easy😊). You have shown me how good simple phrases can sound. Shame I didn’t have a teacher like when I was growing up. I’m sure things would have been so much different for me now. I doubt I would have quit when I was 20 years old. Maybe now I might be able to put a simple but impressive solo together (pending months and months of practice). So one again, thank you so much for sharing your great talent with the world. (I’m in the UK by the way)

[@drumqtips]

The pleasure is all mine David! Always happy to help drummers at whatever level and interest level they have for the drums and music. I'm pulling for you and have confidence that you'll be able to put together a simple but impressive solo in the not-so-distant future. Cheers my friend!

[@davidplastow3430]

Thanks Quincy for the encouragement. I’m getting quite disheartened with it ☹️I think I might have set the bar too high for me, expecting to be able to play all the rudiments at speed without the tip of the sticks coming higher than 1 inch from the drum head ☹️I will keep trying for a bit but I don’t think I’m going to master that ☹️enjoy your day 😊

[@themole2024]

Bebop and jazz drumming are addicting (in a good way). Thanks again Mr. D. Your lessons always provide inspiration. Gotta go hit the kit now...

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that Fred! Have fun boppin' out!

[@nicholasjamesify]

Great lesson! Cant wait for part 3!!

[@drumqtips]

Oh no! Part 3!!!??? Ok, I'll get on that Nicolas:)

[@josepuntotipo]

Killer ! Thanks a lot Q... Big fan. Tips for all levels.

[@drumqtips]

Thanks Jose!

[@drumbo62]

This video deserves to pass the 100 comment mark. Love your videos Quincy!

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that very much!

[@RealJohi]

Fantastic lesson, I want to ask about how you are recording your drums. I don't see any mics and I'm just wondering how your able to get such a clean sound from your drums. Thanks!

[@drumqtips]

The beauty of camera work :-) I am absolutely using microphones. Have a look at my set up in a video that I did almost a year ago called I believe “My Set Up”. Thanks for watching!

[@viniciuslordelos7560]

Great lesson! Thanks for sharing! 👏👏👏

[@drumqtips]

Glad you liked it Vinicius!

[@Simplecannibus]

Man you’re terrific!!!

[@calebdeibert4952]

Very helpful lesson

[@wesleygreer853]

This is really great stuff dude! Glad I found your channel!

[@drumqtips]

Welcome aboard Wesley!

[@popeyesailor9571]

Thank you for your drum tuning.

[@drumqtips]

My pleasure!

[@airwaves06]

Thank you for share those phrases.

[@drumqtips]

My pleasure Scott👍🏾

[@JimBrooksDrums]

Great lesson. Thank you.

[@drumqtips]

Thank you Jim!

[@MM-tt3np]

This is insanely good!! Subscribed :)

[@drumqtips]

Awesome, thank you! Thanks for the sub my man.

[@christopheadotti8456]

Hello Quincy I discovered lately your channel Great content and great how you make sing the drums Thank you ! Chris, France

[@drumqtips]

Thanks for watching Christophe!

[@patrickberkery8854]

Awesome, Q! Thank you!

[@drumqtips]

My pleasure Pat!

[@user-zr2pz8rr2l]

You're incredibly skilled, hope to some day be as good as you.

[@drumqtips]

You'll be better than me one day. That's my hope with all of my students and anyone I'm helping:)

[@jamescrow9854]

Thank you Groove Master !

[@drumqtips]

My pleasure James!

[@rayazkhan9498]

Thank you for sharing such a well-made and approachable video!!

[@drumqtips]

Thanks for watching!

[@waltperelli9821]

Another great lesson.! I've been "grabbing" some of your lessons for the last couple of weeks. Your manner of teaching and your way of explaining everything makes the lessons extremely enjoyable and easy to understand. All the lessons I watched thus far contained extremely valuable information. Keep up the good -- no - GREAT work!! Thank you.

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that very much Walt!!

[@Slammintone]

Seven is def Max Roach! Cool

[@lucaszamora842]

Hey Quincy! I really enjoy your videos! This one especially is very helpful! I had a question regarding bass drum foot technique. I’ve been using heel-down technique because it allows me to have more control for feathering in jazz. But I’ve noticed a lot of jazz drummers use heel-up technique for certain situations, like if they want to play fast and loud. What are your thoughts on heel-up vs. heel-down?

[@drumqtips]

You need both techniques but for jazz, heel down should be your default technique using heel up when you need to play quick doubles or louder notes. Thanks for the question Lucas.

[@Spruzzo82]

Thank you Man!!

[@jpritch2]

Thank you! very nice. ps - saw you on the small's live stream...killer with Sasha...killer performance!!!

[@drumqtips]

Thanks for watching and for the nice words!

[@JensLarsen]

Great video! 👍

[@drumqtips]

Thank you Jens!

[@ritabrooks9059]

Just wonderful as usual Quincy! I loved the intro! I've been out, but looking forward to seeing the one before this too. You are a great teacher. I really love the process of trying to improve my playing. The Q-Tips really have helped me!

[@drumqtips]

Glad you're back Rita! I hope you're doing well and as always, thank you for your kind words:)

[@haydenfisher7921]

Awesome video! I’ve never attempted anything like these phrases and having a lot of fun learning it! Thank you

[@drumqtips]

Have fun Hayden! They are a blast to practice!

[@JMcNultyDrums]

Great lesson, Quincy! Wonderfully timely too. I'm especially fond of #5. It reminds me of some of Philly Joe Jones' work with Art Pepper. Looking forward to learning these.

[@drumqtips]

Absolutely Jonathan. That's definitely a Philly-like phrase. Thanks for watching as always!

[@kennethadams6174]

Man I enjoyed your your lesson and I going to dig into your older offerings.

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that Kenneth!

[@michaelwoldman6646]

Good stuff as usual. Thanks Q.

[@drumqtips]

Glad you enjoyed it Mikey!

[@Olliemets]

Awesome !!!! Just found your channel. Color me subscribed !!!! Nice reminder on the accents...got to practice and keep them clean.

[@drumqtips]

Welcome to the fam Chris! “See you around” my friend:)

[@tommyron]

Very clear, smooth and swinging! I love building these kinds of things around open six stroke rolls. That's definitely a valuable point that you make. Glad I found your channel and many thanks!

[@drumqtips]

Right on Tom!

[@handyboen]

I really like this lesson, so beautiful phrases you shared to us, & I like your tuning 😁 it's so bebop sound 😁👍👍

[@drumqtips]

Glad you liked it Handy!

[@handyboen]

@@drumqtips 😁👍

[@joemusten]

Wow. This is fantastic!!

[@drumqtips]

Thanks a lot Joseph!