Sarah Thawer: Exploring Indian Rhythms On The Drums (FULL DRUM LESSON)

When it comes to percussion, Indian music relies heavily on the use of a varied array of hand drums. However, over the last several decades, many drummers have studied and discovered ways to bring the drum-set to Indian music by transforming the rhythms to work in the context of a full kit - and that's exactly what Sarah Thawer will teach you in this lesson.
Lesson Index:
0:00 - "Building" by Sarah Thawer
3:15 - Introduction
5:38 - Rhythm #1a
7:15 - Rhythm #1b
10:28 - Rhythm #2a
12:00 - Rhythm #2b
13:10 - Rhythm #3a
14:14 - Experimenting with sound sources (#4)
16:06 - Rhythm #5
17:52 - Rhythm #6
19:27 - Adding a stack to the Kherwa (#7)
21:34 - Kherwa Fill (#8)
24:02 - Garba Groove (#9)
26:02 - Dadra Groove (#10)
28:40 - 6/8 Groove (#11)
30:59 - "GAIA" by Kaz Rodriguez
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About Sarah:
Sarah Thawer has been making a name for herself since setting foot on stage to perform for the very first time when she was only 6 years old. A self-taught drummer at heart, Sarah has found great success by embracing the world of formal education, by studying jazz and world music at York University where she was the recipient of the Oscar Peterson Scholarship, the highest award given by the institution, in addition to graduating with the Summa Cum Laude distinction. All her accolades and work ethic have taken her to share a stage with world-class artists including AR Rahman, Ruth B, Jane Bunnett and Maqueque, Del Hartley, and D’bi and the 333, just to name a few.
Sarah Plays:
Yamaha Drums
Zildjian Cymbals
Evans Drumheads
Vic Firth Sticks
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[@DrumeoOfficial]

Download the sheet music ►www.drumeo.com/blog/sarah-thawer-drum-lessons/

[@markrichardson1389]

Knockout

[@freespeech515]

Instead of lesson she should do drum to illayaraja music

[@freespeech515]

Ask per play drums chandralekha ar rahman song

[@williamd.wilson7405]

It would be nice if instead of fighting over land and resources, countries just fought over who had the sickest beat through drum offs.

[@deadgamerx]

isnt this why people need different lands

[@lucas9392]

Brazil would definitely be the winner.

[@escott4945]

Lucas FOR SURE

[@alejandromoreno5056]

William D. Wilson LMAO!!!

[@musicbeginners534]

You better mind your own business.

[@thenewmedic]

As a guitarist, there is literally no other musician I like watching more than a good drummer. Absolutely fascinating and entertaining.

[@markdemell3717]

Bravo.

[@bogmanhimself4656]

buy a drum kit, even better if it's just a kick, a snare, and hi hat. it's so fun transitioning from guitar and you already have a built up sense of rhythm as well i actively encourage buying the worst kit possible and using your guitar pedals

[@LazyFingers-oc4xc]

same here ! I even look for R&B, hip hop, Latin or African drummers because their sense of rhythm is amazing, filled with all the nuances from their background.

[@g0tst1ngs]

It just feels so damn good when their technique is clean and rythyms are tight

[@GlennDavey]

Same as a pianist. The piano is a percussion instrument, with the feet and hands, but what drummers do ... PAHHHHH

[@danielsheehan3783]

This is nuts. I’m a guitar player, have no experience drumming but can totally hear the traditional Indian influences based on the small amount of eastern music I’ve heard. She’s an absolute monster

[@mayb8876]

It's not influence, it is indian beats. These are rhythms we danced to on the way to marriage ceremony, when you are the groom's side.

[@abhignaupadhyaya]

I just loved this cos it's the first time I've heard "Dha Ge Na Ti Na Ka Dhi Na" on drums rather than tabala!! I've played these variations on tabala never knew it would sound so cool on a drum set. So wanna get into drumming now!

[@Dannydaring]

It's the first lesson here in Goa! Every African music language is taught in this on Percussion instruments... Fo you know to play any percussion instruments?

[@BluesofButterfly]

You should, that way it would spread to more people instead of dying out within the next few generations. 🥺🥺

[@Dannydaring]

@@BluesofButterfly Ta ki ta, ta ki ta...ta Ta ki ta, ta ki ta taaa Ta ki ta, ta ki ta taa.. Hey Ho Let's Go 🦋🐇🕊

[@segunawotunde4639]

I would love to see you bring up a drummer that would teach Nigerian rhythms. Just the way Sarah here is teaching Indian rhythms. That would be really cool.

[@smooooooooooooootful]

Bit who? Tony Allen died 2 monthes ago..

[@atereolusola2497]

Really sounds like our traditional rhythms!

[@segunawotunde4639]

atere olusola I agree some parts of it sounds like our traditional rhythms but not all.

[@rosshoyt2030]

@@atereolusola2497 yea there are some connections between west African and Indian rhythms! it all comes from Africa though at the root, like all humans

[@hamishbarrett7695]

@@rosshoyt2030 yes but by that logic literally everything has a connection with African music which isn't true lmao it's almost as if cultural connections don't form in the same way as genetic anthropological connections

[@danlindberg1940]

Love the "mad chemistry teacher" face she makes :D

[@MrYugantar]

HAHAHAHAHA

[@David-ud9ju]

Yeah, she has the greatest drum face I've ever seen.

[@maulikbhandari5886]

Indeed😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@lukeholdsworth6506]

The most passion I've ever seen in a drummer. I think she's awesome!

[@abdulkarimhalai6708]

Shot even my chemistry teacher makes that face!

[@NetiNeti25920]

Sarah is a drum beast! She takes the last track, makes it her own and decimates it! The best thing about her is she teaches in a way that even a beginner with no introduction to Indian beats can learn and incorporate. All without being holier than thou or condescending! Kudos to the sound engineers for the tasty sound on the snare and toms Thanks Drumeo for flying her down to Abbotsford BC, here in Metro Vancouver Audio visual treat beyond words

[@januszjonczyk2331]

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[@isawk2003]

I love how hear earrings provide a backing track to her vocals...she IS music!

[@djjammindave]

Don't know why I'm watching this. I'm not a drum player. But I have to tell you, this girl is really making me stay here and watch this damn good video. Her way, her energy, and communication skills, style, just make me appreciate was she's saying and keep me glued to this informative video. WoW!!! She looks fine too.

[@misteral1083]

Yeah - you've captured my experience as well. Amazing!

[@animeshbhowmik9666]

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[@BlackfootAyeshi2024]

Jeremiah Diaz I totally agree! I want her in my life!

[@mosiarmstrong]

I love how intense and into it she is.

[@crashsmash1461]

Jeremiah Diaz?, Drums really are Very Much Fun, I have Jamed with Heaps of people at Open Mic but one thing that's sad is open mic have all Closed Down?, but when U ask them to do something more Complicated music, they say I'll be right, we can go home now?, instead of Learning something New, I'm not saying there isn't room for Improvement, I reckon there is always room for Improvement on the Drum Set?. All in Reply to Jeremiah Diaz?.

[@onikonoko]

I cant even begin to express how much i love this womans energy

[@carlag.garcia4332]

Bro same

[@hyperunplugged]

as a songwriter, hearing rhythms inspired by community and dance really inspires me. these rhythms had me dancing in my seat! it really goes to show how beautiful music is, and how it brings people together no matter where you're from, regardless of culture or background.

[@bmnk967]

Just want to appreciate the sound of her earrings while she speaks! That style of earring is called 'jhumka' or 'jimikki' and it's often a staple in Indian girls' attire :) And as always, a well rounded, entertaining video saturated with information. Thanks for this Sarah!!

[@evilscientistrecords]

Extra percussion!

[@Fat_Paws]

Sometimes, just sometimes, the YT algorithm throws you a gem. I don't know shit about playing ANY musical instrument, but watched the whole thing anyway.

[@liebonhardus9879]

I've never seen a drummer having so much fun with such colorful beats. Heading down stairs to practice right now.

[@hitglenwithmycar]

She’s got so much rhythm in her even her earrings are musical.

[@crimsonjimi5174]

I've noticed that India is full of great musicians. I keep discovering so many talented artist with Indian background or just from India in general.

[@oblivion_007]

India is full of great musicians....i agree... But 90% them cant even lead a half decent life with music here...

[@siddhantsinha7453]

veekay true story

[@oneworld9071]

Crimson Jimi part of that, from reputation about the culture, and having lived with Hindi family is summed up in the fact the parents' demands for excellence in their children often produces what I'd respectfully describe as "overachievers". Just in case you're not yet familiar with certain Hindi musicians, I propose a gander at: Zakir Hussain kzbin.info/www/bejne/ionGint8nr17d9k Alla Rakha (Zakir Hussain's father) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKDcnJJ7gtmtpJI and the band Shakti, with guitarist John McLaughlin a core member: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmiUgn5rib93ecU

[@tauseefhassan7796]

I remember the reception an Indian sitar player got at one of Clapton’s Crossroads festivals. He was very impressive, taking time signatures to an amazing level, very inventive, and the crowd loved it.

[@tylerdavidson2400]

Most Indians learn classical music at young age and have a good base. And India is the land of festivals and you cant celebrate without music.

[@DudeMannn]

When she took off her glasses and the tongue came out, I knew that she was about to change into Superman and all hell was going to break loose.

[@Marbel247]

which minute

[@barididum9996]

@@Marbel247 33:40

[@jatheshadow]

haha lol what a comment 😆

[@crazyhydraful]

34:28 that is Mahakaali in human form! Lol

[@DudeMannn]

@Ryan T Ryan you are playing with fire. Think before your type.

[@waqarulhaq9491]

She is playing so good. Its like a fusion of east and west. I dont know why over 1k people have disliked the video.?. There is nothing to dislike on her performance. Keep it up Sarah. Never give up on your dreams.

[@TheBlackCrayon77]

Her touch, dynamics, power, rhythm, and feel are all right on point. Magical drumming

[@rohit.vikram]

as an Indian learning the jazz drums. this is interesting to get to my roots. really gonna pick it up at some.point.

[@sankadill]

Rohit Vikram Watch Sivamani solos. The true genius on percussions. This girl is a hack

[@joepipisitoface3380]

Sanka Perera oh i see. so you came here to watch a drummer’s 30 minute long video because she’s a “hack.” what does that make you then? foh

[@sandrosadhukhan]

@@sankadill eh chal nikal unpadh...

[@NANOMAN1994]

One of the most magical women in the world!!! Her joy, her musicality, one of the drummers I listen the most

[@mk1330]

Love you magical women

[@theTransAmMan350]

holy smokes! had me on the edge of my seat. The power behind the beats and the amount of skill is very impressive.

[@ripleyhrgiger4669]

Her musicality and skill are incredible - Jaw on the floor amazing

[@Tweek5470]

Danny Carey is going to watch this video and have enough material for 5 tool albums.

[@Goryllo]

That will be out in about 43 years from now, judging from the pattern

[@meroloco2]

Hahahahaha.... U know nothing. Danny Carey has been studying this for years.

[@prateekyadav9811]

Danny carey is also a a Tablist.

[@adityachatterjee8839]

HAHAHA gud1

[@NHParadox]

settle down.. danny is in another dimension. he mixes jazz and middle-eastern much better.

[@L.A.W.Studios]

This was great! Indian, African, and Cuban beats/grooves are so infectious...yes!

[@alessandro-frociobaldi-cul5359]

Brasilian also are great

[@bivekdebnath]

I think it's because those sre tribal in nature and it sounds more natural and raw, so a fresh change of pace...wouldnt u agree?

[@potatozinc]

It immediately reminded me of the underlying tribal rhythms you hear influenced in a lot of Mexican music even to this day. I listen to electronic music that was made with indigenous beats in mind. Look up Tribal Guarechero if you really wanna see a modern adaption of beats from indigenous inspiration!

[@albertrose8636]

😆😆😆

[@novabigstar1509]

She is such a great communicator when she teaches. Learned a lot !

[@JerryNordstrom]

So awesome! I love when drummers show all their emotions when they play. Her face when she plays just makes me happy! and if it even needs to be said... fantastic drummer!

[@KyleJustRuns]

All I want in life is a a set of Tom's that sound that good.

[@dannymadethat]

IAmKrazyKyle same tuning is a struggle

[@eMidRumOfficial]

I think that u can get out that juicy sound with some good micros and trigger... and of course a good engineer mixing the recording session ;)

[@James-wl5zv]

If you have trouble tuning your toms, I highly recommend the video on tom tuning by Rob Brown here on KZbin. Very simple but incredibly effective!

[@KyleJustRuns]

James Stanford I have, after several years of practice and screw ups, finally gotten my snare and toms to sound decent. They still don't sound anything like that though. (Difference in drum/ head quality and the mics would be my best guess as to why). I will check out the video though, thanks.

[@James-wl5zv]

Yeah the quality of the drums and the heads will take you further but the video is a great starting point.

[@axlh.1827]

Imagine her on a metal album. I would listen to the shit out of it just to hear her play on all the songs. Also that stack sounds amazing

[@markdemell3717]

Imagine Lars trying to play this stuff,ahahaha.

[@kkyyee]

We can dream

[@Hulksyellowteeth]

Hell she could fill in Dream Theater

[@raghavseth8480]

@@Hulksyellowteeth Portney is irreplaceable, to be really honest every Indian tabla player can pay these

[@JargoniusMaximus]

@@raghavseth8480 false and false

[@adamblevins1435]

This is so cool! When I was in college I got to see a couple of tabla clinics given by Sandip Burman. He gave a detailed description of Indian rhythms and the Indian approach to time signatures. I always left his talks so inspired to apply some of what I learned from him on the drumset. Thanks for showing your own application of Indian rhythmic ideas!

[@GabrielMisfire]

THIS WOMAN RIGHT HERE. Such energy, got butterflies in my stomach like a teenager. Rock on, sister! ❤

[@ishagshafeeg]

I wish she runs an online course. She's very clear and perfect in her knowledge and skills of Indian drumming.

[@galaxylucia1898]

She would be great on Masterclass.

[@laurant4282]

Or maybe a youtube channel for free...

[@huhuhaha290]

Although she doesn't have a KZbin tutorials but she does have a KZbin channel : kzbin.info

[@MrJpm1989]

Some of the most impressive drumming I have heard in years. Most solos I find can leave you hanging and unfulfilled but she picked me up and took me with her 100%. Wow, amazing and I am still looking for words to express how I feel after that.

[@davidwachania5224]

Her understanding of music and timing is awesome

[@sudhendugupte7562]

Sarah she was a real pro drummer and she learned Tabla in India, and she played some incredible beats that some have not heard, thanks.

[@lawrencethompson9651]

She tosses those glasses like Clark kent turning into superman 🔥🔥👍

[@freddiemercurybulsara3876]

Lawrence Thompson lol true, she must be real super woman

[@rjsal246]

She ain’t fuckin around! Lol

[@klainerosenthal5361]

@@freddiemercurybulsara3876 she is above humanity....

[@ARDrummer]

Great drummer! Those toms sound amazing as well!

[@aayushramdass8494]

Yea it's cool

[@VaruniaKhan]

Love this so much!! Sarah is amazing, so cool to see someone who grew up with the same musical influences as me incorporate those influences into drumming of this style!! 😍🖤

[@Ogsonofgroo]

I've been a conga player for over 50 years and I love this energy, thank you so much for posting this, am dancing all over my garden paths :) Cheers from BC Canada!

[@kobby2g8]

33:40, When you're so good, your eyes are just a distraction.

[@sharlondsilva]

Ha ha this comment

[@01duor17]

Thsi is underrated comment💀

[@HauntedOne666]

Saw her live at a clinic in pickering ontario a few weeks back, man did she ever kill it. Gread drummer and awesome groove!

[@trollingfortruth5039]

15:46 she got the camera man grooving! mission accomplished. awesome grooves, i hope more people attempt to incorporate them into other styles of music like rock, metal, hip hop, jazz etc. Get those heads bumpin

[@kalidescopekids]

@34 mins in when she tosses her glasses.. omg she is so dailed in.. then at closing getting the roll in.. legendary.. this lesson became 1 of my favorite performances ever

[@amshuchitrakar4424]

if you're watching this from south asia, don't fall asleep to this. you will get flashbacks of wedding season.

[@cinephile5939]

😂😂😂

[@9w96b6]

Or maybe Janmashtami 😄

[@saadismail3311]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@manilamartin1001]

Watching from philippines.

[@bigj4223]

She's awesome!! Love her drum intellect and her skills. I could follow her as a drummer. She could be a great instructor. Her timing is impeccable and she's a great pocket player and Improvisationalist. She's just GREAT!!!

[@markdemell3717]

I am relearning every thing myself ,what is a pocket player ? The drummers have their own lingo.

[@dwellingod1917]

Really well observed and said Sir.

[@saintshaggy1372]

i bet my non existent drum kit that shes the "cool aunt" in her family.

[@GlennDavey]

I don't know her but she'd be an awesome mom too

[@metatron333ascension]

when someone can get you to "see" or interpret the instrument differently that is gold

[@alex0589]

Indian music is in the face you make. Awesome video, fascinating.

[@THEinSEnDeaieri]

Yeah they are awesome sounding toms. Any hard resonating wood shell tom can be prepared to sound decent. If you meticulously tune each side you can get them to sound like that tight puffy tom sound she has going on with this drumset. Yours may not be as loud or as sustaining but with the right preparations you should be able to achieve a similar sound.

[@Jinx-iw6zb]

Obviously

[@freddiemercurybulsara3876]

Alex try Indian Carnatic Telugu music like" mandolin srinivas" jimi Hendrix of Mandolin. And many more Indian classical instruments are way beyond anything in this world.

[@obmusic5107]

Alex I'm indian

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Lesson Index: 0:00 - "Building" by Sarah Thawer 3:15 - Introduction 5:38 - Rhythm #1a 7:15 - Rhythm #1b 10:28 - Rhythm #2a 12:00 - Rhythm #2b 13:10 - Rhythm #3a 14:14 - Experimenting with sound sources (#4) 16:06 - Rhythm #5 17:52 - Rhythm #6 19:27 - Adding a stack to the Kherwa (#7) 21:34 - Kherwa Fill (#8) 24:02 - Garba Groove (#9) 26:02 - Dadra Groove (#10) 28:40 - 6/8 Groove (#11) 30:59 - "GAIA" by Kaz Rodriguez

[@ealingschoolofdrums3692]

Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. More of this type of stuff please.

[@bunty_1176]

Drumeo 👌👍

[@ananyashee4600]

Drumeo Namaste...She is fab.. i like to take classes.. love from India

[@pa.infante]

Wow, she's awesome!

[@josenunodasilvapinto1228]

And with all that shit. Let loose Improv. Get rid of the clicker. Listen to your shadow! 🤞👇👆👉💪👈🎸🥁🎸🎸🎸🥁🥁🎹🎸🎸🎸🎸🎷🎷🎷🥁🥁🥁🎻🎺🎺💻📠📟🖨️💿📀💻🖥️📲☎️ Schilling projects I'm sorry I can't accept that kind of shit

[@ravibabu1441]

I play the saxophone barely, and sometimes I hold a guitar and strum about with three chords, but when KZbin puts a Drumeo video at the very top of my page, I click, and I am never disappointed! This was amazing, and she is such a badass!! I wish I had picked up a tabla when I was younger so I could have one more instrument I can desperately want to get better at, lol!

[@subatomic10]

So refreshing to hear something different for once . Loved it !

[@jeleelmeintjies]

she should make a tutorial on how she tunes her drums, especially those toms

[@acousticmahi6660]

Way too amazing

[@terryandrews9956]

Mess around with tuning your batter and reso heads to the exact same notes. You're welcome..

[@MrJojoledemago]

Record them, put a gate and a reverb and you're done !

[@vinayak8100]

Hey! It's Indian Melody and style to keep the toms tighter than usual. My first kit was an Indian one and its toms were naturally similar to hers (similar). Tighten up the upper skin and mess around til you reach the exact note.

[@maxbernuzzi7390]

Very nice sound on toms

[@caseyjones7404]

This might be the most important drum lesson you can ever add to your Tool bag. Only a couple grooves into it and I can already tell its the next level feel and style ive been searching for. Great explanations. Thank you.

[@RockinExperience]

Glad I found this. I have a loop pattern I've been working on, and this taught me a few things. I now have a better understanding of the rhythms and how to apply the right feel. Good job and thanks!

[@Terrible_Peril]

Her sound is so huuuuuuuge! You hear the shell vibrating, the resonance of the heads, the pitch. I’m just gobsmacked. It’s not a drum sound that I would normally go for. Of course the technique is also just immense, a true rhythmic master.

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

S’ma HOMIE, right there. Killin’ the game! 🤓🥁🔥And the kit sounds incredible 👌🏽

[@ElijahRock92]

Bruh... Those toms... If liquid diamonds had a sound, this is it.

[@russwilson2305]

Hi Rob!

[@cobyg419]

My new favorite female drummer. Alot of ladies don't attack, this gal has great attack and dynamic control. Thank you for the vid.

[@byronius57]

The Force is strong with this one...i love how she uses the kit in such a musical way, and her highly educated and fiery way of explaining her rhythms is very insightful and refreshing , this is an excellent lesson. Plus the drums sound amazing!

[@mariamgorjian]

I agree! She’s very excited to share her knowledge which really inspires me to learn drumming. I love how down to earth she is....like right after this interview she walked out and and went to the nearest pub for a brew and fish n chips.

[@TranquileEngendre]

True

[@barrypett1869]

Unreal concepts, so many ideas in this video. Execution was great. Flawless technique but so much feel and those Absolute Hybrid Maples sound so damn good. Sarah! Great job you are so fun to watch!!

[@Staharaofwonders]

The Passion is real, I love. Thank you, for being talented in what you love!!!! The type of ultimate type of drums teacher, I'd. sign up to learn before anything else!!!! xo

[@radicalstanza3614]

Damn. She's super talented, insanely fun to watch, and the songs were some real bangers, too. Thanks, YT algorithm.

[@ricktheexplorer]

This Lady is a brilliant audio-scientist. I enjoyed every second of this.

[@ricktheexplorer]

Wow she knows that last song like the back of her hand. I don't even know that I have that good of memory.

[@joshuaestrada6042]

@@ricktheexplorer i don't she knew how to play that. It seems more like an improvisation. Still its awesome some can be that creative and use such unique and eastern flavors and motifs to something so western as the drum set.

[@musicalidy6026]

As a kid my neighbour used to practice the tabla. The first time I found out was when I went over and he was practicing and it was just mesmerizing. I love all instruments but percussion instruments always have had a special place for me.

[@powerpc127]

You know why she's called Sarah Thawer? Because this video melted my face off.

[@saintshaggy1372]

damn

[@ToniusPlays]

Her earrings are very percussive and sounds great too.

[@t3wells]

This sister has chops to burn. More important, she has cultural concepts that most of us will never experience.

[@knowun]

We have the internet...your only limit is what you impose on yourself

[@Dissident850]

@@knowun the internet cant teach all

[@t3wells]

@@knowun - Yeaaahhh, I have no idea of your point....

[@VeggieRice]

@@knowun the internet is not a replacement for actual cultural experience, holy shit. go outside & talk to people

[@estebanb7166]

That face at 2:05 says it all. Love it.

[@wellesradio]

This was so cool! I need more of this in my life

[@civilianartist4320]

She is utterly amazing. I could listen to Sarah forever. She is a story teller on drums.

[@kevinmcdowall2624]

Iv been watching anouska Shankar Rock a sitar and this lady rock the drums today.... Blowing my own mind with fantastic Indian Beats And Sounds from incredible Musician's 👌

[@freiheit1]

Watch Mohini Dey for some sick bass.

[@nalukful]

Abhishek Azad omg! I was just about to say

[@lopamudrabishoyi]

@@freiheit1 Right

[@Nedwin]

Imagine Sarah Thawer and Mohindi Dey play a jam together. Must be an amazing performance.

[@lopamudrabishoyi]

Right

[@jabeshbrighty1862]

Absolutley

[@southsidejohnny5624]

That is an excellent idea. I will forever be searching KZbin for that combo.

[@alesnovak2906]

One of the best sounding/tuned toms i've ever heard

[@miniclip0703]

Damn I remember watching Sarah's cover videos on youtube many years ago, glad to see she's moved up in the world.

[@kswindia]

AMAZING ! Absolutely love her playing. Definitely can see the passion burning in her eyes! So refreshing!

[@slimkt]

I love how into it she gets! She’s a true BAMF, straight killin’ it with those grooves.

[@jeffreystaley5266]

I agree...that was awesome and really interesting to hear! Pleasure to hear and watch you play.

[@sanjamsingh9332]

Damn...I love how she looks at the cymbal like she's going to eat it up.. This was just too awesome

[@buddhabman7508]

Love how music literate she is. She explains everything so clearly.

[@Eon-Nova]

this is one of the best things i've seen on KZbin in awhile!

[@ayushiagarwal6996]

Never heard or gonna hear drums this lovely way! Youre just amazing

[@pshaun07]

Simply fantastic drummer - her style of breaking down each piece and adding more unique patterns was superb. Great teacher and drummer par excellence. I am tabla and dholak player and have played the kerva taal many times. Was a treat to hear this all on the drums.

[@rahuldeepattri9244]

Wow! Thank you Sarah! For deconstructing and reconstructing these grooves. Time flied away, and 30 mins felt like 10 mins, just mesmerized.

[@thatguydrums]

This video is firing on all cylinders. This is so much more than drumming and we can all feel it. She’s got such an interesting, fresh style beyond the syncopations.

[@buddymack9606]

This is the best performance I've seen in a very long time. Thank you for posting this video.

[@sumanthzvakacharla6079]

Gosh! In my view if any westerner knows how to match the beat of Indian drums, especially South Indian beats!! then they are unbeatable!! Awesome drummed Sarah! So unique!! Thanks for sharing with us!!

[@natashaanair]

I love her expressions! You go girl!

[@k.p.bolden7329]

You took the words right outta my mouth!!!!!

[@supremo6415]

YES! it's better than most female drummer when they show cleavage and trying to be cute while playing

[@mr3n10]

My first exposure to Ms. Thawer was amazing... Pure genius, she explained everything so eloquently and played her hands off!!!

[@mellowscorpio]

I love how passionate and knowledgeable she is and she seems to be having so much fun. Also love that the earrings are part of the music

[@daboi4725]

Probably the most positive comment section I’ve ever visited, love that ❤️❤️❤️. That’s all we need in life. Be positive.

[@tdrum21]

Kit sounds so good, remember her jammin with Rob Brown 🎶👌🏽🥁

[@rzella8022]

She's very good, and just amazing she can keep up the crazy fast pace without falling apart. Love the facial expressions!

[@lbeee2000]

The video Ive been waiting for!!! Ive just been learning and trying to transpose from my dad's expression (He's from Orissa) Thank you Thawer!!!

[@reghunt2487]

In the first 10 minutes, I'm already experimenting with these patterns as guitar riffs. This is fun.

[@maxieFanoD]

What an absolute beast! Her hi-hat control is amazing!

[@pranaytony]

20:50 is Fantastic of all! 33:43 love that she thrown away her spectacles to make that performance go right! Dedication!👍👌💐

[@sairajendran5318]

Sarah the great percussionist. Very knowledgeful of Indian rythams. I enjoyed her skill on the Drums. What an energy. amazing.

[@Hue_Nery]

More of this please! Such a pleasure and an honour to meet you with Senri Kawaguchi a few years ago. So much talent! You are appreciated by this non drummer/guitar hack.

[@HeLLBenDr]

I watched the whole video and I'm not even a drummer.

[@micahjomike]

Hahahah so relatable

[@nasrymatamoros1748]

I don't even play an instrument and I don't miss a video

[@mhlengi3]

Me too

[@anandskanth6326]

me too

[@louderthangod]

I'm a guitarist and just appreciate drummers...this was great.

[@reljasaurus]

she's cool. would like to have her as a teacher with that enthusiasm and knowledge.

[@oakkleys]

This is what yt is about. Amazing person, drummer, teacher. I didn’t know ish about music then learned some music theory and came across this. Perfect timing.

[@ashablue78]

I love this. I know nothing about drumming, but so proud of an Indian woman being so passionate about her craft