Ralph Peterson *Jazz Drumming* Video: KILLER Comping & Syncopation Exercise JazzHeaven.com

[@christophermcmullen235]

RIP Ralph. Thank you for your beautiful talent and personality.

[@MsCjwoody]

R.I.P. RALPHIE!!! I will never forget our childhood years in Pleasantville! on the Little League team and P.H.S. Band.

[@tommymorey]

Parra diddle-diddle: I'm a jazz drummer of little consequence here on the west coast. 77 years old. Shelly manne I believe pretty much pioneered that lick... filling in the spaces between ride beat s. I think of it as a Shelly Diddle. Would like to see him get at least some recognition for a lifetime of solid bandsman ship. I love what your doing. Keep it up!

[@pyroseed13]

The paradiddle-diddle comping with the swing ride pattern is sick!

[@hotlanta35]

The rudiments are the granddaddy of musical genres

[@TexasLocalNewsBand]

3:10 - dat grin like "you're gonna have lots of fun with these" :D

[@hananshells8055]

A great Jazz drummer and lesson. Was sorry to read in the comments about his passing. May his sweet soul Rest in Peace Amen.

[@anafael1]

Been playing drums off and on for years, but decided recently to take it seriously. Jazz is a style I've always wanted to play, and this lesson is great. I love the confident way he plays, the pulse of the groove just makes me wanna jump on my kit right now! Thanks!

[@JoaquinCorreaDrums]

This should serve as a timecapsule comment. How do you see yourself ten years after this comment was written?

[@zerekx]

Time to dig out Ted Reed's 'Syncopation'. Thanks Ralph!

[@StephenWaldron72]

RIP Ralph, Thanks for the inspiration

[@williamhampton6493]

That smile while playing towards the end haha killin' it! excellent. Inspirational.

[@jazzheavenofficial]

The PDF is part of the actual instructional video. Would be on the DVD to download or also part of the online version. Available at our JAZZHEAVEN website (see link in description above). Wish we could give it all out for free. But then we would not be able to make those videos for you... (Had to rob a few banks to produce these videos ;) - we shot 31 so far, with many different artists, incl. Eric Harland & Ari Hoenig). Best, Falk

[@dRuMPrOdIgY09]

rest in paradise master drummer

[@TheJazzzzzMan]

my teacher work with me with that book too. its great, recomanded ! also great video.

[@LetGodWin]

Hey Ralph, glad to see you're still teaching that God given talent of yours... When will you be back in Delaware dude, we miss ur sound...

[@tonyarchermusic1]

Mr. Ralph Peterson is GREAT!!!! PERIOD!!!! Since the very first time I saw him in the mid-eighty's, at Carnegie Hall, I've been CRAZY about his drumming. I applaud him for sharing with everyone, for free, the language of JAZZ DRUMMING. I own just about every recording this man has played on. And yet, till this very day, I still can't get enough of this man's drumming vocabulary! GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER!!!!!!!!!

[@wlue1]

My respects to Ralph, who has presented himself as being, a very competent and accomplished drummer, over times that I've seen his demonstrations. He does this with relevancy, professionalism and with a sense of history. Thanks Ralph!

[@KDJW5]

Wow! That was superb!

[@gravitydrums1391]

Nice Post. I have gone over some of this in my videos. He really has a great feel and will be missed.

[@ulusot]

I like Jazz drumming... it makes me feel happy :-)

[@padistedor]

So nice I had to hear it twice.

[@bobweber4140]

Very challenging nice job bro thankyou

[@gregor0177]

Ralph Peterson makes those jazz drums living! great exercise

[@tribaledemarche9690]

Thank's Ralph!! its so cool!!

[@lunabar-cohen8694]

Where do I download the pdf?

[@splittapeface]

That is really good way to present jazz comping. Thanks, this is useful

[@susanbabudro3825]

Excellent drumming and teaching. Your cousin, my neighbor down the street, introduced me to you. So glad he did. I'm impressed!

[@mattbell5602]

wow, that was excellent!!

[@yannmounier2123]

Excellent,thank you

[@jephbronson]

Love it! the paradiddle-didle is a good starting point to some juicy ghost notes!!

[@loko306]

those paradiddle diddle comping phrases were crazy cool

[@sebastian-drums]

Ralph is a badass! period.

[@robatkin7580]

Superb!

[@TheProfessorWilliam]

I hope to connect with Jazz Heaven. I love what you are doing my friends.

[@mags930]

You make it look so easy.

[@alfredbeasley1]

Excellent

[@Makerdude23]

Great stuff man I just ordered the dvd - thanks for putting it together!

[@borgullet3376]

Mr. Ralph Peterson... The Great One.

[@yougotgroove]

Ralph I like your vibe. Well done!

[@thesuccessfulbarber]

Great playing

[@mengeleto11]

Great playing and lessons!

[@SkywalkerSamadhi]

Thank You Ralph for uploading these videos,its a true inspiration to me and God how I wish you could be my teacher!!

[@dynasticlight1073]

Okay..... 4 was a beast

[@TupakSade]

Love Ralph's playing. Always enjoy his Facebook posts, and looking forward to his online lesson on January 20th!

[@drv30]

I want to practice right now!!!!!! Thanks for the great video!!! It motivated me!!!!!

[@josidrummer7363]

Nice lesson

[@playguitarguy]

Thanks Ralph! You make it look easy!

[@TheGurner1]

Very great - I'm interested in this style for sure

[@TheSonicDeviant]

Great video!

[@drawlins9]

Great drumming !

[@ltcuffey]

I studied out of Ted Reed's book back in the day.....really helped in my development. Thanks Ralph...Great Stuff.

[@floorted]

Good info! Thanks

[@DenubianSD]

great feel & presentation. thanks man

[@JIZZRUE]

Very nice thanks

[@flimflam945]

Awesome, love the cymbals too.

[@TheTapPack]

Wow that was amazing!

[@sunnyt4493]

Talk about coordination!

[@pixelatedgrass7528]

Great stuff!

[@kingtoadius]

i like this guy! awesome video

[@DouglasoCompany]

Perfect video!

[@biglalu]

the 4th exercise reminds me, referring to the real first part of it, a thing that Elvin used to do a lot!

[@groovedoc]

i love this guy :-))

[@holygroove2]

Thanks so much for this!

[@riccardoorioli7598]

You are great

[@mauriceflatts8590]

Nice...... Thank You ..

[@Joeskateapool]

The swing ride pattern is already taking care of the lead half of the para diddle diddle , so to achieve the full paradiddle diddle all he adds is one note (left hand) after the first of the swing ride, then two (left) after the group of two of the swing ride (right hand) R L RR LL

[@SHAhzAD9981]

awesome, absolutely awesome, thanks a bunch :D

[@greggjarvis133]

could you imagine hanging out with him and Purdie?

[@kevincorkery7]

Great jazz drummer.

[@tza18005]

Marcellus Wallace?

[@gustavoestevam5263]

hahahahahahahha

[@ObiEuan]

Does he look like a bitch?

[@ulusot]

@@ObiEuan What?

[@FelipeLeiter]

jwajjwajwjaj epic

[@watergraffiti]

I'm pretty fuckn far from ok!

[@shockloudsok6782]

You're amazing

[@federiconicolaszotalis1115]

thanks!! you play bery welll.

[@guybrushgood3717]

it seems hard but its so simple to play, thanks a lot!

[@tmonozy]

awesome!

[@culpritdesign]

At first I was thinking "so what this is easy" then when he started in with the paraddidle-diddle and keeping his ride and high-hat so solid I was like ooooOOOooOOo.

[@alexandermarr1881]

Just got accepted into Berklee and I find out this guy's on the faculty! I hope I get to study with him while I'm there!

[@テイラーサム]

weird brag but okay

[@devonscope6222]

@@テイラーサム doesnt take talent to get into berklee

[@dadopasqualini]

Great, super! Where is the actual link to the pdf? I can't find it. THank you!

[@vincentsantarelli6915]

thanks,,that's comping !! Swings

[@CuberMan2]

Im confused on how you read the music with the paradiddlediddle. Does he just accent the notes and keep the ghosting snare underneath?

[@larrytoquieto]

Following this; where does he play the line...

[@JeffreyMulac8]

A Bosphorus Oracle, designed by and for Ralph. I am getting into Bosphorus cymbals, and am getting a 21' Master Vintage Ride. Some of the best jazz rides around. Go to Bosphorus' website and listen to ALL of the rides and compare. Great Turkish cymbals

[@drew7390]

is that a recovery necklace?? hell yeah!!!

[@majorjessecarnes5303]

killer diller GREAT!!!! luv it!

[@jamesbryce5187]

I am flying you in for private lessons at my mansion. Can you recommend what drums and cymbals I should get? Would it be best to go direct to the factory in Turkey? Would you be willing to come along ? ( on me )

[@ilovemetaalll]

gj Ralph....keep going..what are those cymballs?? first time i see them

[@ultrafloss492]

reaaaally nice stuff :D

[@emmanuelgauthier2470]

Yesssss

[@nmodd]

Nice

[@Speckinblack]

@ilovemetaalll It's Bosphorus turkish handmade cymbals... most of them looks like Oracle series or maybe New Orleans... Great cymbals (not only for jazz) totally recommend!

[@gliuto]

Great, but I fail to see the real explanation. I mean, ok, those are terrific exercises, but the question about comping is not answered: how do I choose what to do? Is it a randomish phrasing or does it have any sense and purpose? I understand it's all about listening to the other musicians, but still... The snare hand phrasing is based on what? Thanks. Great video anyway; that paradiddle-diddle one is crazy.

[@beachtreenet]

nice

[@OwrKeeng]

How do you practice this and get something from this? I have the DVD and PDF and it doesn't make sense to me.

[@aroutiounkarapetian6099]

SUPER

[@pianoturnerrobert]

love it kool my mann!

[@Drum4Dream]

OKaaay!! thanks man :D

[@s1sters118]

The starting point for any drummer wanting to play this style of jazz .... the Jim Chapin book Advanced Techniques For The Modern Drummer .... don't let the word "advanced" put you off , it breaks down exactly how to play any figure against the jazz ride cymbal pattern, you'll get all the syncopation you ever need and more just from going through this book

[@MarioCalzadaMusic]

Wow!

[@Joeskateapool]

I guess the pattern would look more something like this. RL RR LL just a swung paradiddlediddle, hope I helped!

[@MinervaMovement]

Artist

[@MatijaDjuric]

Pardon my stupidity but what is meant by short and long notes? Much appreciation

[@A.ChristopherJohnson]

Bop Jazz for life !!!

[@jpritch2]

would someone please explain what he is doing with the paradiddlediddle and how it relates to the written syncopation exercise. thanks.

[@magohipnosis]

The cymbal pattern is R RRR RRR So, when you want to add the left hand you start inside the rest of your left hand RllRlRRll

[@larrytoquieto]

@@magohipnosis Does he play the line in the B.D. while doing the rllrlrrll?