Calvin Rodgers Teaches Essential Gospel Grooves and Fills

[@sweetwater]

Time to go practice that paradiddle-diddle lick🤩 If you love Calvin Rodgers and incredible drumming let us know in the comments! Hit those like and subscribe buttons for more!

[@tonylancer7367]

Calvin needs to appear at Drumeo festival, release a lesson with them and have a Master class done by him. He has such a wealth of information, gems and wisdom.

[@IBA01]

💙

[@travisdamme]

The Godfather of modern Gospel music.

[@khalidrogers4310]

He's well respected but that list runs DEEP. Joel Smith who played BASS AND DRUMS for Walter Hawkins was a pioneer for both bassists and drummers. Michael Williams with Commissioned was also influential as well. With that said I respect Calvin's contributions to gospel. You definitely can't tell the story of Gospel drummers without him.

[@CrunchybDrummin]

@@khalidrogers4310 Agreed

[@j.t.robins5896]

I would also add Sir Marvin McQuitty to that roster.

[@travisdamme]

@@j.t.robins5896 Amen!

[@MrJerzeydevil]

Jeff Davis

[@fabianmorkel8327]

Calvin Rodgers drumming is a staple in the Gosple sound. His influence in the sound of Gosple is undeniable. So much respect and love for this mahn of God. ❤️💯

[@eccv21]

Glad to put a face to when John P Kee says ‘’come on Calvin “ in the rain on us recording lol awesome

[@BornOnASaturday]

As a Chicago native Calvin Rodgers is who everyone looks up to in drumming. He is Chicago.

[@dannylugojr3428]

Wow, this was so cool to have Calvin Rodgers share with the world. I really enjoyed this.... Thank you Sweetwater

[@sweetwater]

You're welcome, Danny! We love bringing content like this to you guys 😎🤘

[@saborungido]

The GOAT of Gospel Drumming!

[@FTMuisikTV]

CALVIN'S TOUCH, MUSICALITY, AND DYNAMICS ON THE KIT IS SECOND TO NONE !! SHOUTOUT MITCH AND SWEETWATER FOR SHINNING THE LIGHT ON ONE OF THE GOATS !

[@CnormTV]

I see Calvin Rodgers i click he's gonna leave you with something EVERYTIME!!!

[@themudshark1106]

This guy Rodgers has a beautiful demeanor and he is a natural at being a teacher and instructor. This is the first time that I have heard him teach and I can't help but love this guy. His personality is awesome.

[@STOCKUPwithLarryJones]

This was Amazing!! You must have Calvin back soon

[@MakesiJosephRiddimRider]

DAMN this man dropping some serious gems here..

[@mikedrums9020]

The best hands down. Lots of love from Jersey C-Rod !!

[@JeremySmith-sx9oe]

the god father of gospel music

[@jakhariwilliams3377]

Calvin is the iconic symbol for gospel music

[@lort9059]

I love this video because some drummers doesn't have the basics. Just a basic praise break beat can drive a song or church to another level while praising GOD

[@williewhite1161]

You are a bad man Mr. Rodgers. Thank you sir.

[@luvomdleleni84]

Man this is great! Thanks to Sweetwater for making this happen. I think Calvin must go into full time teaching, the world would be a better place! 😀

[@jabulaniharvey]

Calvin Rodgers, Chris Coleman,Will Kennedy........just a few wonderful names

[@johnnyrome1181]

Nice Drum Set UP Sounds Good TO Also Nice Drum Playing

[@DerrickMckenzieOfficial]

Yesss Calvin more videos please THS is great!!!

[@ShansPercussive14]

He seems like such a warm and happy person! Amazing drummer too!!

[@MNDrummer]

Love me some Calvin Rodgers. He is not only extremely talented, he breaks down these grooves and gives you all the technical knowledge anyone could ever ask for. Great ability to teach and share is knowledge. Bring Calvin back more often. You know, I rarely go to church, but when I do, I go for the music. :)

[@BobSchoepenjr]

Only respect and admiration. Grts from Belgium

[@mattjabrooks]

Absolutely amazing. Calvin Rodgers is a one of a kind drummer. Immensely talented but also immensely musical. The 2 don’t always go hand in hand.

[@Jay-fp4ii]

By switching from drums to guitar, hadn't realized how much gospel drumming has updated!

[@iisimmaii556]

Calvin is my favorite drummer since I was 3 in 1996 and he was practicing with his God father Fred. But I loved "Rain on us" it changed the gospel game forever.

[@carlslaughter2653]

One of the greatest musicians in the history of music… most people don’t know that he’s also a songwriter and producer

[@jeffmannes6079]

Great stuff Calvin. Thanks for sharing, and God Bless

[@thejoshuaolujide]

Big fan from Nigeria. Legendary Calvin...God bless you Sir

[@michaelfaulkner5839]

You are by far one of the greatest drummers in any genre Calvin and you’re constantly inspiring others to reach higher. Continued success my brother in Christ!

[@OGtha3]

Man ngl calvin been the goat for a long time and this still is dope to see in 2021!! Flowers for em cuz he shaped alot of us early on! 💐

[@ajb-drums]

The hi hat always going when on the ride. So much endurance. And that crossover he does is so powerful and quick.

[@yannikpetulla4300]

Man is he cool

[@sweetwater]

😎

[@georgenyong350]

I love Calvin Rodgers...so glad have you here in sweet water. I am George udobong from Nigeria. Thanks to sweetwaters for hosting my mentor.. God bless you all. Peace and be safe ..put on your noise mask

[@edoardozampetti4601]

good job Calvin and as they say... we are all drummers of god.. i love gospel music and especially love jam slow jam like to Howard Hewitt..Winans..Isley ..R Kelly and similar..

[@jerometremble4770]

A Blessed and Great Teacher...just so Humble. Helping the next Generation of Drummers** I have studied your technic for a long time.... Bless take Note: He have done his Homework on all the Greats who came before Him..40's-80's Young People study the History of Drumming... All styles of Drumming and timing is in music Now.

[@TheDrumhead54]

Calvin Rodgers is truly great! Hope to met him some day!

[@paulbolin7513]

Glad he used some actual drum and music terminology as opposed to slang expressions. What people are calling gospel chops or gospel is a specific style of black gospel. There are different styles of gospel even today, which he mentions in the video.

[@khalidrogers4310]

Important. I grew up learning Traditional Gospel, hymns, anthems, Quartet, Contemporary, Mass Choirs etc. Many people are just interested in over the top linear fills and are not exploring the foundations. It's the FOUNDATION in Calvin's playing that makes him so musical and a mainstay on the scene .

[@ShedSessionsNL]

❤❤bless you bro. Always!!!

[@tommypate775]

Best gospel drummer ever been my favorite drumming

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

I like how you're putting out more playing content, Sweetwater 👍

[@Snikkelbek]

That's some solid drumming!

[@sweetwater]

Right?! 😁🙌

[@stevenabi5095]

Class act and dang near flawless drummer. Power player for sure!

[@jesrhylmarcelino3470]

One of my favorite drummer Calvin Rodgers 💪🥁 Hope he's gonna be on drumeo soon

[@anthonymangion9211]

One of the nicest humans on the planet.

[@ChordNerd408]

Calvin is such a Joy to listen to

[@ryanspeed4671]

I've followed Calvin for years always enjoy his playing.

[@calebedziedavidson4866]

Calvin has latitude when it comes to his craft.. he's given himself wholly...

[@timgelinas-drummer7802]

Those Pearl drums and Remo heads sound amazing. And that hi-hat is smokin

[@Perch_Drums]

thank you Calvin

[@drumsandeverythingpercussi3902]

The first two styles are awesome.

[@emmanuelmacaloh]

God Bless You Sir. This Man has been a blessing to my drumming❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@adrianvioli]

What a nice guy. And a great drummer!

[@sweetwater]

👏👏👏

[@jerometremble4770]

You inspired my Boy cj Thompson.... back in the day too...from Macon Ga. The early 90,s

[@futur_sunds]

Calvin Rogers is so awesome!

[@trblmkr5139]

what a great dude all around

[@JakeLindqvist]

Super cool guy!! Big blessings!

[@dominicmaribrasero2911]

God bless you Calvin those ideas you are given are now in my vocabulary and open new horizon Thx from Lyon / France Dom

[@shipsahoy1793]

God bless you too, Calvin !! 🙏 Thanks for the very informative, great video brother !! Stay blessed! 👨🏻

[@gsxerwhite]

Awesome. Completely agree make it your own.

[@iisimmaii556]

My favorite drummer ever!! He's talking about "rivers flow" Marvin Sapp.. I only did this for Calvin. I mastered the 6stroke roll from him.

[@NikkLiberos]

9:05 He had to flex on us mortals... NICE

[@martztoon_tv]

This guy is my favourite Gospel drummer. "Tell the devil I'm back" (Larry Trotter), intro to Free Indeed and Outro to More than a conqueror. Could listen those tracks all day

[@teekaytekcon]

This man is a legend! 💯

[@simsimmabeatzssb1587]

I LOVE THIS DUDEEEE

[@rodcoombes8711]

Daddy Calvin, he the man.

[@nene7042]

Amazing stuff all love ❤️

[@kickitt24]

That was awesome. As a gospel drummer and sweetwater customer, thank you #Sweetwater, thanks #CRod . Can't wait to try those sticks!

[@arieslove6144]

So Awesome

[@Lions_Coalition]

Listen bro. Do more of these. Please. I appreciate it in advance. Thank you kindly. ✌🏿

[@beatpioneer334]

Love the break down on old traditional versus new contemporary gospel. Also loves how Calvin has mastered it all! Thanks for showing old dogs like me the new tricks!!!

[@pearlguy6351]

Excellent control and solid playing sir 🥁🥁🥁🥁

[@sweetwater]

🙌🥁💥

[@Christopherdrums]

Such nice video quality 💯 👍👍

[@growingwiththegirtleys8283]

This is awesome Calvin! So, good seeing you in your element. Congrats and wishing you much success!

[@sweetwater]

😎👍

[@k.rashadproduktions1278]

Those drum tones smacking

[@Muano_Musetha]

Calvin Rodgers is the standard

[@DaveMajor]

Calvin is so good. Sound, time and feel! Everything to aspire to be

[@matthewcummings6593]

Awesome Calvin been watching since larry trotter days

[@jwallace-dhs-baltimorecity4679]

GREAT JOB CROD..BLESSINGS ON YOU BRO

[@MG-zp2vk]

One of my favorite drummers!

[@mulokya93cdr44]

Thank you sir

[@garymusic2]

Absolutely Incredible!!

[@sweetwater]

🙌🙌

[@nathan_m]

seeing even more of calvin rodgers skills keep it up!

[@jonmac380]

Awesome stuff!!!!

[@tosin123food9]

Calvin he is a really good drummer

[@drumtrainer]

This is such an amazing tutorial! BEAUTIFUL!!! thanks so much for this cool video...

[@drummerboymattieu]

Going in on that paradiddle-diddle lick

[@kwakuboakye9415]

You've been a great blessing from afar

[@sweetwater]

😎👏

[@ignatius3079]

The dynamic control is mad

[@sweetwater]

🙌🔥

[@stevemarcel7999]

Calvin the goat 💯👍🏿

[@sweetwater]

🐐🔥

[@KKIcons]

Great inspo for a beginner here. Thanks, and I would love to see a part two for a deeper dive. Or if he wants to do a basic lesson than that would work for me too!

[@dariushill192]

Mane you dont know how bad i needed this video, thank you Calvin and Sweetwater😎🤘🏽

[@cobra1995xx]

Will Kennedy "Capetown & Freedomland" at the 1998 MD festival absolutely blew me away.. seen it live then watched it hundreds of times on the Hudson video set from the show.

[@londochel]

What a legend 🙌🏼

[@sweetwater]

🤘🤘🤘

[@siraldo51]

Thank you for this lesson as an Drummer instructor Artist please continue with this like helpful and you will stay in business with sells

[@soulinspiration1]

I love it!!!

[@demonicsweaters]

Amazing drummer and vibes

[@sweetwater]

😁👍

[@indigonai1565]

This dude is ridiculous 😂sheesh omg blessed