Senri Kawaguchi plays Guthrie Govan

Senri Kawaguchi playing Guthrie Govan's Ner Ner (soundcheck Dec. 28, 2015 Fukuoka)

[@paulgoodwin1029]

She was this freaking good *three years ago* and she's gotten better & better since. This girl could well end up being the greatest drummer of all time.

[@Perejil1319]

So stunning yet she makes it look like it’s effortless for her… simply amazing.

[@Shmalentine]

KZbin needs a LOVE button!!!

[@PauloCarnaxide]

I've watched this video so many times, and it's always a pleasure to see it again. Good drummers have the skill of building music, always creating the plot from out of nothing. Senri is a prodigy, one of the best drummers i've seen.

[@ffstopP]

What numbers her among the best in the world is her intelligence. She always knows where she is in the music, always hears what's coming next, always knows what patterns fit the beat and mood. And her sticking & foot work is impeccable. Buddy Rich, Joe Morello, Louie Bellson, Gene Krupa are watching open-mouthed.

[@kennethworthen8129]

Don't Forget Neil Peart!!!😃

[@Fuzcapp]

She has everything as a player - speed, punch, touch, uncanny timing, bottomless energy and musicality. Plus a pure love for what she is doing. Always a pleasure to see and hear her play.

[@xaoslordxaosynth106]

Senri, Tam Murata, and Kanade Sato - my 3 favourite Japanese drummers, and all ladies, with all due respect to the great Yoshiki.

[@Locky2701]

You forgot Yoyoka Soma,she’s very good also

[@patrickbeintema9184]

She keeps popping up on my KZbin. What a joy to watch.

[@jonslow601]

fan of Guthrie Govan for more than a decade, i find this totally insane! lovin'it bravo to Senri!!!!

[@PeterJSasso]

Senri's ability has blossomed!!! I always love the fact she nods her head back and forth with a big smile on her face !!

[@roadkingryder6685]

She is incredible. The sky is the limit for this young lady. One of the best drummers in the world,male or female. Rock On Senri!

[@iehmec]

cant stop listening it

[@nikostheater]

She is the best female drummer in the world for sure. And probably one of the BEST drummers in the world regardless of gender.

[@konigstephan]

And... ''most assuredly'' one the BEST drummers in the world etc. :-)

[@bjornagain2020]

Seriously closing in on my top 10 drummers in the world. You kind of have to be in this category to play with Guthrie G. I love Senri.

[@carolschneider5492]

I love senri very much. She displays professional skills as the other girls have but I just like her Expressions the best, all five of them they're very good. I'm a drummer myself but nowhere near the skills of these ladies. Ha ha

[@ernestocalamarez1566]

She and.....kanade sato. Shes even much younger. Listen to “drops“. No words needed

[@folkeholmberg3519]

Senri ! I lift my hat and bow to the floor. It is young persons like you that gives me hope for the future.

[@thehatthehedge]

a quite amazing talent…….so relaxed and free of inhibitions

[@vincentquattrocchi7924]

nice dynamics and touch on the kit !!!! amazing drummer at a young age , amazing!

[@luisrocha26]

7:13 Senri's absurd powers provoking an earthquake

[@melfry80]

Senri is so amazing. Love watching her play ☺️

[@Scias]

Holy....she is AMAZING. Perfect time feel!

[@zenchan332]

AMAZING MIRACLE

[@francoisgrenier4919]

A living proof God exists! I ❤️ Senri with all of my heart! May God keep a close eye on you! 👏👏👏👏🌹😍

[@troybratcher3563]

She is absolutely amazing in so many ways, as a musician, as a person with her personality and sweet nature, I find no fault in her.

[@bikerbuncle]

Where the heck does she get that power from? Amazing confidence, control and precision. She grins when she's playing a complex part or if she messed up. Love her energy and seeing her enjoyment in a job well done. I don't know her, but she makes me proud.

[@bjornagain2020]

re-incarnation, channeling... who knows. Senri is an impossibility. I have been listening to fusion music since the 60's she almost has no equal.

[@DougsterTx]

When you say "ALMOST no equal"...who are you referring to? I'm not challenging your statement just curious at who you say (and what others would say, if they see this) would be better...thanks!

[@Fuzcapp]

There's an explainer online somewhere in one of the Drum channels where she talks about the "secrets" and "tricks" to her power. She acknowledges she's only slight and so she has custom sticks with massive rubber grips so she can hold the sticks right at the end and use the full momentum of the entire stick length. Then for the fast portions she will shorten her grip. She often uses a stick twirl or juggle mid-fill to shorten her grip or to create an unusual syncopation, often on the high hat. She is not using the rubber grips in this vid but you can see how she holds the sticks only half in her hand to enable full momentum of the entire length of the stick. Also - she's only about 17 or 18 in this clip - so she's just getting started - just getting this whole thing worked out. Check her out more recently - search Blowing Luv Senri Kawaguchi ... and that whole session (all the thumb nails look the same). She is early 20s now (2019) and just getting better with every drum strike.

[@ScotDvorak]

Beyond wow!!

[@hibernatus]

So refreshing to see and heard young people playing so well good music!

[@keykiyox]

This drums kit is alive and singing, talking and thinking.

[@Texray1]

Some beautiful articulate snare work.

[@entertainmenotmusic5612]

She's the perfect example of one of those "great talent hiding behind a mask and reveal at the end" kind of pranks. She just has to walk in a room and play the drums and leave.

[@Kenji.1ChessPiece]

Senri playing GG is ❤. Keys and guitar improvs are beautiful too.

[@ninotitulado7276]

+Kenneth Bolanio pogs kahapon ko lng nakita haha tinde

[@mcargina1]

mayroon pang isa 13 años na haponesa si KANADE SATO Senri and Kanade are the two premier lady drummers of the world bar none

[@Kenji.1ChessPiece]

+Carlos Madrid Check namin pre. 👍

[@-offline-3739]

Guthrie Govan is the one playing bro. ;)

[@nikostheater]

She is the most talented person not only in that room but probably in that continent.

[@alanthealienoriginal]

Kawaguchi's performance makes me want to scream!! SO GOOD... incredible. The fact that she even wanted to learn the drums like that is incredible. I think we as a society are getting ready to produce another Mozart.

[@banishedfromthedwarfplanet530]

Mozart didn't play drums.

[@ChristopherWoods]

Been a Senri fan since I first found her vids. She's SO bloody talented! The kind of talent which makes fellow musicians up their game to compete... I only hope one day I get a chance to see her gig. 👍

[@gothcat54]

+Christopher Woods This child is BEYOND awesome! She's almost inhuman how incredible she is!! And she apparently is SO sweet, humble and unassuming from what people have said about her! I hope she comes to the States someday soon, so that more people "over HERE" have a chance to experience her amazing and otherworldly talent!!!

[@ShikataGaNai100]

+Christopher Woods She is already a World Class jazz drummer. Imagine how great she will be by the time she hits 21. I knew she was the real deal when I saw her playing Tombo in 7/4...when she was 9 years old.

[@stevesguitarworks7542]

+Mentor1954 Could you please send me to a link of your playing? You are just a jealous snot! lol. Boo Hater!!

[@neovxr]

spread the love! let people be happy about something great!

[@valkothxenoribas9715]

OK she does not have an individual signature, Like very talented and experienced drummers... That's ONE flaw, in a other wise flawless very young drummer. Neil Peart, from Rush, one of the Best drummers of all time, said that he could not improvise in the drum kit many times. in the 90's, Peart had classes with a Jazz drummer, to learn how to not sound too "Robotic" as Drummer... His words. Now look at her age and "All the tools" she developed as Drummer, i think its no exaggeration for someone to call her "The real Deal", if the person feels it.

[@pmacfto]

The keys section is lovely. Senri is a serious talent - more people need to know about her. There's is literally no footage of this tour. Hopefully something has been recorded and we can all see and hear this band at some point!

[@Kris_jellybeard]

+Paul MacEwan (pmacguitarist) Do not expect footage of this tour, it was strictly prohibited to film.

[@pmacfto]

+Kris C. (jellybeard) I meant something professional. A shame the fans won't see this band as it is something special.

[@Kris_jellybeard]

+Paul MacEwan (pmacguitarist) Paul, that is why people still can buy tickets and go to live shows so they can experience themselves. The real vibe and gig cannot be captured in this tiny window with average sound...

[@pmacfto]

+Kris C. (jellybeard) I absolutely understand that but it's unlikely I'll be in Japan soon, quite a way from Scotland ;)

[@09chandler]

there is footage of this tour, Senri just posted a new one on her y/t page as of 7/3/16

[@diamondback6559]

I could watch Senri play all day. Such an awesome talent. ❤️

[@bjornagain2020]

Absolutely!!!

[@novaestrella2571]

Gender is not an issue in my opinion. She is a very creative fascinating drummer, she ''feels'' the music and glues all the musical components to a coherent piece of music with her intelligent drumming. I am a huge fan of Terry Bozzio since 1978 seeing him live with UK. I am also a fan of Senri now.

[@keithempower]

Senri is an amazingly talented drummer ..I use to play my self so I know a bad ass drummer when I see it....Her passion to play is very obvious & important to being able to reach the skill level she's at as a result of practicing & being focused 👍🥁

[@PauloCarnaxide]

Masterclass!!!

[@rustycage82]

I'm hooked on her hi-hat

[@samratjpatil]

Go girl!

[@trklost329]

awesome

[@TheRaddish1]

She's darn good! I like this way better than some of the other videos when she's play fast double bass and lot of bashing around. Much better sticking, tonality-- ie percussion, here! Gotta love her smiling!

[@54Cooke]

She can "just play", it seems so natural. She is not just one of the best female drummers in the world but one of the best drummers male or female in the world.

[@bjornagain2020]

Absolutely!!!

[@scottwhite3563]

Been drummer a long time and I can tell you this lady is beyond good! I’m still not sure how she gets any real leverage from the stick position she uses! Holding her hands at the end of sticks like she does is something else! Maybe I should try it and see if I can even do a fraction of what she pulls off! Way to go Senri!

[@jigustark9639]

She said in an interview that she uses it that way cause she doesn't have enough strength to hit hard, so she figured it out this way works best for her to gain a good power

[@spark_6710]

@@jigustark9639 I figured that out myself!

[@christyler373]

she s a star yep one ot the best in the world from the uk

[@mikefoley3785]

Not possible. But she's doing it anyway.

[@diegoalejandrohernandezron1429]

THE BEST GIRL DRUMMER OF THIS WORLD... THE AMAZING SENRI KAWAGUCHI

[@PauloCarnaxide]

Indid!

[@stephanoertel6648]

WHAT A DRUM-HIGH-CULTURE !!! どのようなドラム文明 !!!

[@thrashergrinder1690]

Senri 😘😘😘😘

[@vish3161]

So many talented youngsters ! portends a great future Iam sure .. I had the same feeling watching Senri here as I had watching Stewart Copeland back in 1980 !

[@tonyholmberg9746]

As in The Police ? Never ever same feeling ! Someone even put him in the top 100 drummers. I don't know a hundred drummers but he's no Vinnie C or Steve G thats for sure !

[@tonyholmberg9746]

But Senri could get there soon ;-)

[@vish3161]

yes the Police .. they were not famous yet when I saw them in 1980 or 81 at Bombay , but they were good without a doubt. Stewart Copeland is a great drummer .. now I really see no point in debating who is the best or the top 100 lists. Each person would have his own list of favorites ... Sure I love Steve Gadd ( anyone who loves Steely Dan has to have heard his work ..) .. Watching Senri here reminded me of that night around 37 years back ..

[@bjornagain2020]

Absolutely on her way.

[@Qboro66]

Vishwanath Natarajan 1980 I had voices inside my head. I think it was Sting and the boys.

[@barabbabill548]

la migliore in circolazione....

[@FaridXStrat]

Nice bro....👍👍👍👍

[@tonyccona]

The Queen of Drums Clean Speed Team her up with Terry Bozzio and tony Royster Jr.

[@rwfrench66GenX]

tony cona I was thinking Carter Beaufort and Mike Portnoy bit you made a good choice!

[@christyler373]

wow terry bozzio

[@yoshihiroyamada5151]

天才だね！

[@MarttiSuomivuori]

More than anything else, she needs imaginative joyous musicians around her. Some good writing. also. She is not a problem.

[@digiclowded]

Whoever disliked this has no clue what music even is.

[@mtvmusicoldschoolhistoryfr8731]

That's why i just gave score> 1,0495< in the Universe. But to get this score it take's 20 Drum Solo's for 2018 it's not even a joke if she right now 20 Drum Solo's i would> 1,44,67823 ;-) :-)

[@TexTroll]

Get enough people voting and someone is going to get upset because she's a girl. It's the only reason I can think of. As a goofy bass player I'd love to jam with her, her sense of rhythm is amazing.

[@reydc2817]

probably some jealous fuckers

[@petefuentes9424]

There is no genre of music that senri can't play , when she sets her mind to something its done !

[@claudeartephiuspairoux179]

DYNAMITE DANGER GREAT EXPLOSION

[@sparkyfromel]

Most excellent touch ,she bang like a caress and rub with a sledge hammer , the technique is of course masterly but the interpretation is sensitive . Senri Senri...... there is playing and then there is loving living , the gods are in you

[@bookguitarguy]

Well said. I feel that also. Well said indeed!!!!

[@alekaaquinonez3698]

@SenriKawaguchi I like your hair scrunchi (:

[@williewhite1161]

Man... I cannot even began to tell you how much I wished I could kick like that.

[@user-ko8zz9ez8d]

彼女はすばらしい。　管沼一本等評価は諸々あるが、手数に情熱的にこだわらず、ホール状況や音楽家、さらには聴き手に伝わる本物のものならばそれはさらに進化を見い出すであろう。年老いても相変もわらず情熱的なシンガーであることを切に望む・・・

[@wakayudai2191]

原理木 　そう、彼女のドラムは、まさに歌っています。

[@PauloCarnaxide]

The girl is really a prodigy!

[@larrygraham5765]

Umm...Errr. uhhh....WOW! A musicians musician at any age or any gender. Long live Senri!

[@lucleclerc9392]

Nous somme dans la puissance de Zappa !! :) .. à s'y méprendre..... :), je dirais même, une influence certaine .... Très bon comme variation du genre.

[@99hydragon99]

6:33 好きだなぁ。。。ふかし芋超ライブな感じだし。

[@dchristo10]

All that talent on the stage and the crowd still talks amongst themselves...

[@deanroddey2881]

The comments indicate it's a sound check. If so, they aren't playing a gig, and the crew is setting up while they do this, so obviously they'd need to be communicating and such.

[@heathersilva6235]

Hi😍

[@hapawu]

대박이다

[@user-yv6mj4ee4r]

いい仕事してるなあ～

[@BrotherSimon888]

I'm in love. I don't speak Japanese but she's amazing and we could make it work.

[@bobbydale1938]

How Come She Never Sweats ? ))) she's wonderful !!

[@leobell3502]

Miss Kawaguchi had two strikes against her when she was born: 1) female; 2) Japanese society where individuality is not looked upon favorably, especially if you're female. Kudos to her parents (her father is a drummer and started teaching her at 3) for encouraging their daughter, and allowing her gift to blossom and flourish so that Senri can share with the world. For what it's worth, I have the greatest respect and admiration for Miss Kawaguchi' s parents.

[@buggi5389]

Sorry, her father is not a drummer! Please, read this medium.com/@yasunaka/whos-that-drummer-girl-3e1af3834494 An extract from this article: "... Senri was born in 1997 and began playing drums at the age of five. Remarkably, it was never a case of an early head start by “pushy parenting.” In fact, her parents were just casual pop music listeners and had never played any musical instruments in their lives. So, it was purely coincidental that her father walked by the local music shop one day in 2002, and saw Yamaha DTX electric drums on a clearance sale. He became interested only because he liked collecting and tinkering with electric gadgets, and all the switches on the control panel looked enticing to him, though he wasn’t sure what he could actually do with them. A shop assistant came over and gave a demonstration, and also delivered a sales pitch assuring him, “Oh, anyone can play and enjoy it!” In the end, he bought the kit and took it home. He felt some satisfaction when he was assembling it, seeing how sensors in pads were designed to generate signals when struck. He did try using it for its purpose, only to realize, just after a few days, that it wasn’t for him. So he had to deal with the junk that took up a huge space in his apartment. “What a dumb purchase I just made,” he sighed. He even felt tricked by the shop assistant. The set was left intact in the living room for a while, and then something magical started to happen. Senri thought of it as her new toy and became enchanted by it. It turned out to be all fun and games for her, especially because the set could be connected to a standalone version of DrumMania, a music video game, in PlayStation 2. It became the pastime activity after her kindergarten classes. A year later, her parents began contemplating giving Senri and her older brother private music lessons. It is quite a common practice among Japanese families. They weren’t setting hefty goals, just trying to give them an experience they didn’t have... "

[@dchristo10]

You may be confusing Senri with Kanade Sato. Kanade is awesome as well, but is younger and still a work in progress. Still, the talent coming from Japan is amazing.

[@spark_6710]

@@buggi5389 inyeresting story! Thanks for sharing!

[@traxan650]

The big question is when will she hit the US and do a big jazz festival, like NO, Newport or Playboy?

[@-offline-3739]

traxan650 At the time she seems perfectly content recording with as many Fusion Artists she can possibly cram into a year. That and Senri Super Sessions, the current Japan tour with Guthrie Govan (like here) and her countless collaborations with musicians from T-Square, Casiopeia and her mentor; the great Kozo Suganuma. It won't be long I think... One of them is bound to brings her along to Jazz festivals around the world. She has frequently performed on European Jazz venues so who knows. ;)

[@-offline-3739]

traxan650 She has been at NAMM representing Yamaha on several occasions.

[@federov100]

How does any drummer memorize something so complex?

[@ShredST]

She's got sheet music

[@kent-oveprestberg3578]

Ner Ner. In swedish it means Down Down 😀🤘

[@AK-salvador]

Ho Lee Fuk Seriously hot damn this girl can play

[@alexanderdeschutter8820]

7:11

[@aoibana]

6/8?

[@Sumdrumer]

I can't think of anyone I've heard that is better,anyone!

[@spark_6710]

Buddy Rich.please.

[@boarhog1979]

It seems she gets her power from longer sticks like Bonham. More Torque that is for sure. They look longer than average as for example Ian Paice. Maybe I am hallucinating?

[@Kris_jellybeard]

sell, optical, she's 1m50

[@boarhog1979]

I meant Ian Paice's sticks look shorter than hers and Bonhammers

[@rajeshmb6745]

She herself told in an interview to hit really hard. Wonder kid.

[@buzaldrin8086]

There's a Drumeo video where she discusses how she gets her power. Her sticks are longer than the usual, they are custom made for her by Zildjian.

[@user-fg9zv9jr1i]

九州に来て下さい

[@semmes5342]

would love to see her duplicate Mr. Neil Pert of Rush

[@mikekiss648]

Peart

[@JohnRangerUtube]

*******

[@Me-xy3jh]

I wonder what Butch Trucks would have thought of this?

[@laughsingwrite]

Would love to hear her play a RUSH tune!

[@Kris_jellybeard]

She can play anything

[@Fuzcapp]

She must only be about 17 here?

[@DS-xk6yr]

Not into this tune but the drumming is great.

[@lazyboogie8611]

I'm sorry.l forgot this tune's name. But tune is from the prog and fusion technical guitarist Gathrie Govan's only one solo album “EROTIC CAKE”. He played at the ASIA.

[@Fuzcapp]

C'mon - is she really reading that music? Seriously? Someone wrote that down?????? Wha????

[@mtvmusicoldschoolhistoryfr8731]

She must be doing something right co'z i don't like Tony Royster JR, much anymore or Eric Moore. Or Barrd Kolstad or Ryuga from Japan 2014 Drum Solo. I just feel this Girl is heap's Extreme & Better & she bow's to everyone :-) . & Don't for get Jacob Armen if that is a real name of a Drummer who was 7 year's old & played 13 Drum Stick's on Drum's?????????????????????.

[@Fuzcapp]

Meh - she's not so good ... I reckon i could play that bit from 8:03 to 8:09. Especially the bit where she quickly scratches her lip. EASY!!!!!!!! (other than that .... AMAZZZZZING!)