Calvin Rodgers Teaches Essential Gospel Grooves and Fills

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Gospel-drumming sensation and Chicago native Calvin Rodgers has lent his talents to a who’s who of gospel artists, including Fred Hammond and Israel Houghton, as well as soul and R&B icons such as Aretha Franklin and the Isley Brothers. Needless to say, he knows a thing or two about how to bust out grooves and fills behind the kit. Join Calvin as he teaches many of the evolved techniques in gospel drumming that he employs in his playing.
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0:00 - Intro
0:21 - History of Praise Rhythms
1:56 - Moving Paradiddle-diddles Around the Kit
3:54 - Supporting Gospel Music with Drums
5:59 - Secular Influences for Gospel Music
9:44 - Calvin Rodgers's Go-to Drum Gear
10:39 - Thanks for Watching!
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[@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

[@BornOnASaturday]

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

[@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. ❤️💯

[@saborungido]

The GOAT of Gospel Drumming!

[@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 😎🤘

[@eccv21]

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

[@yannikpetulla4300]

Man is he cool

[@sweetwater]

😎

[@jabulaniharvey]

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

[@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 !

[@MakesiJosephRiddimRider]

DAMN this man dropping some serious gems here..

[@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

[@mikedrums9020]

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

[@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 .

[@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

[@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..

[@NikkLiberos]

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

[@carlslaughter2653]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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. :)

[@ShedSessionsNL]

❤❤bless you bro. Always!!!

[@CnormTV]

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

[@jakhariwilliams3377]

Calvin is the iconic symbol for gospel music

[@ShansPercussive14]

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

[@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!

[@jeffmannes6079]

Great stuff Calvin. Thanks for sharing, and God Bless

[@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! 💐

[@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! 😀

[@johnnyrome1181]

Nice Drum Set UP Sounds Good TO Also Nice Drum Playing

[@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.

[@thejoshuaolujide]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@ajb-drums]

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

[@jerometremble4770]

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

[@ryanspeed4671]

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

[@jesrhylmarcelino3470]

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

[@DerrickMckenzieOfficial]

Yesss Calvin more videos please THS is great!!!

[@tommypate775]

Best gospel drummer ever been my favorite drumming

[@stevenabi5095]

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

[@emmanuelmacaloh6583]

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

[@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

[@Perch_Drums]

thank you Calvin

[@trblmkr5139]

what a great dude all around

[@jerometremble4770]

From this All is #1 and #1 is All...jazz,funk to Metal.....

[@shipsahoy1793]

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

[@futur_sunds]

Calvin Rogers is so awesome!

[@BobSchoepenjr]

Only respect and admiration. Grts from Belgium

[@iisimmaii556]

I learned it from Rain on us but also from His early Fred Hammond song like lord of the harvest. And even james fortune who I don't really listen to that much. But "Ever Again " is the great C ROD on set. Calvin Rogers.

[@simsimmabeatzssb1587]

I LOVE THIS DUDEEEE

[@gsxerwhite]

Awesome. Completely agree make it your own.

[@TheDrumhead54]

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

[@ChordNerd408]

Calvin is such a Joy to listen to

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

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

[@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!!!

[@mulokya93cdr44]

Thank you sir

[@iisimmaii556]

He went crazy also on the "Vashawn Mitchell and Friends" album also. Listen to crazy praise 1&2 reprise. The Chicago bump, and

[@calebedziedavidson4866]

oh mherrnn!!!!!!!! Calvin Rodgers.

[@adrianvioli]

What a nice guy. And a great drummer!

[@sweetwater]

👏👏👏

[@drumsandeverythingpercussi3902]

The first two styles are awesome.

[@DaveMajor]

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

[@Snikkelbek]

That's some solid drumming!

[@sweetwater]

Right?! 😁🙌

[@dominicmaribrasero2911]

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

[@Jay-fp4ii]

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

[@drummerboymattieu]

Going in on that paradiddle-diddle lick

[@tosin123food9]

Calvin he is a really good drummer

[@calebedziedavidson4866]

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

[@anthonymangion9211]

One of the nicest humans on the planet.

[@matthewcummings6593]

Awesome Calvin been watching since larry trotter days

[@kickitt24]

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

[@nene7042]

Amazing stuff all love ❤️

[@jaysoul1799]

Teach!!!

[@growingwiththegirtleys8283]

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

[@sweetwater]

😎👍

[@AwesomeMan2696]

I met Calvin a couple years ago while he was playing on tour. I asked for a picture with him after his performance, he nodded hid head yes and said "one second" he went backstage and never came back lol smh. I waited for him for 20 minutes. I got a pic with the keyboard player though who was sick and an even greater person. Despite that Calvin's still a great drummer, just wish he had time for his fans and being a gospel legend on drums didn't go to his head like that.

[@MichaelHines-sl3tx]

He probabaly had a ton of people stopping him and forgot.

[@Am71919]

Legend

[@timgelinas-drummer7802]

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

[@rodcoombes8711]

Daddy Calvin, he the man.

[@teekaytekcon]

This man is a legend! 💯

[@indigonai1565]

This dude is ridiculous 😂sheesh omg blessed

[@GeeAgee]

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

[@hdfloyd]

For sure on my Mt Rushmore of Drummers

[@roberttaylor6694]

Saw him play for John P. Kee one of the baddest drummer I ever saw!

[@TreasureTrain]

Damn sweet shoes

[@Muano_Musetha]

Calvin Rodgers is the standard

[@JeremiahKlarman]

I wish he had talked more about fills and how busy today’s Gospel drumming can be. Maybe a lesson on fills or something. Would love to see him on Drumeo.

[@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!

[@MG-zp2vk]

One of my favorite drummers!

[@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

[@garymusic2]

Absolutely Incredible!!

[@sweetwater]

🙌🙌

[@pearlguy6351]

Excellent control and solid playing sir 🥁🥁🥁🥁

[@sweetwater]

🙌🥁💥

[@stevemarcel7999]

Calvin the goat 💯👍🏿

[@sweetwater]

🐐🔥

[@Kvngacexvii]

This is sick 😮😅❤

[@TheSlingshot212121]

Sana all!!

[@ignatius3079]

The dynamic control is mad

[@sweetwater]

🙌🔥

[@JakeLindqvist]

Super cool guy!! Big blessings!

[@jwallace-dhs-baltimorecity4679]

GREAT JOB CROD..BLESSINGS ON YOU BRO