The Dead Weather's Jack White on Drumming Technique (Episode 1 of 4)

THE DEAD WEATHER FIRST OF FOUR TECHNIQUE AND INSTRUMENT DISCUSSION VIDEOS
DODGE AND BURN OUT NOW
The Dead Weather have released the first of four technique and instrument-based videos. This first episode features drummer Jack White demonstrating the details of his drum kit within the context of the band’s 2009 debut single, “Hang You From The Heavens.” Jack White designed the kit himself and the incredible team at Ludwig Drums attacked the build with vigor, creating a very unique trap kit. The White-directed video concludes with a live drumming performance of “Hang You From The Heavens," with an alternate drum beat to highlight the techniques discussed and showcase the band’s inner workings during live performances. The band and Third Man Records will release three more videos, each highlighting the member’s specific instruments and a different song from the band’s career, including tracks from their forthcoming album Dodge and Burn. Watch Jack’s video now on Modern Drummer: wp.me/p1bQfj-fKZ
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[@jasonshermer4992]

Hittin the boom booms, making the skrilla!

[@teresahorne7036]

My thoughts EXACTLY 💋

[@paulcallaway71]

Professional musicians have talent I'll never have. Jack White has talent professional musicians will never have.

[@chrismainville7519]

Paul Callaway brilliant

[@defsownds]

Paul Callaway man my thoughts were totally following that same train when i was watching this.

[@alejacome356]

You're sad

[@artysanmobile]

Paul Callaway I’ll assume you’re being humorous. There are many, many professional musicians around the world who have talent equivalent to or greater than that of Jack White. I absolutely guarantee you that Jack would agree.

[@Musique61414]

He has that Prince thing.

[@Aiur]

Regardless of your musical preference, Jack is a musician's musician through and through , a true living legend

[@EGVentura85]

Yes definitely, a man's man also, a great fucking showman, i love how he gets up with the beat

[@fenderguitargirl]

When he started hitting the boom booms.... My goodness...

[@sleepylemonmonkeys9047]

Jack White is so incredibly creative and original. I love how he explains his thought process. He's a very interesting person...I could listen to him talk about music all day. "you could go have a bite and still be hearing that one" hahaha. long live Tap!

[@matthewjames206]

Damn. Is there anything Jack White can't play? I bet he's a mastermind on the kazoo. Good stuff.

[@adanmontalvo8800]

James Matthews he doesn’t know how to play the harmonica and never will.

[@Silvermoonscorpion]

@@adanmontalvo8800 I think in his soul he does, I understand why he doesn't yet... I think he should..

[@rickyweatherly3664]

Yeah but he's not great at anything he's okay at everything

[@Onemore59]

um . He started out as a drummer.

[@alysmarcus7747]

@@adanmontalvo8800 i saw a vid of him playing one . . . and damned if i can find it again. It was a version of Hello Operator.

[@hendersonskater]

Is that fucking Mickey Dolenz when they cut to "Ringo" ??? HAHAHA

[@DTjacksonFUNTIME]

+Bobby Henderson Yep. Funny, right?

[@hendersonskater]

DTjacksonFUNTIME Amazing lol

[@chadcdavis]

+Bobby Henderson FILE FOOTAGE :)

[@AngelineProductions]

I loled so hard

[@casandrabullock9497]

that's what I thought! Mickey!

[@GREENASTROSUPPTREV]

Jack’s scream during the little break was PERFECT. that’s what i like most about songs is the little things inbetween

[@summerearle5238]

he should do an audio book. I could listen to him talk all night. i love the rasp.

[@lochlannturner4086]

Or a podcast. He has such a casual knowledge of music and when he's talking you feel like you're in a conversation

[@DTjacksonFUNTIME]

A flat drum set would drive me crazy. Not enough flow, but wow....can Jack truly master every instrument on the planet!? Lives and breathes music

[@JunkTapes]

Thank God for Jack White. He is the last TRUE rock star. I love everything about this guy. Please continue to save us all, Jack. You are a soul brother.

[@shaymary5247]

+JunkTapes Save us form who or what?

[@rocktaste]

+Shay Mary (Loky) From our musical misery, of course...

[@ajazboii4007]

Agreed. He really is a saint.

[@wlfwrk]

+JunkTapes I would say that josh homme or pete doherty beats out jack white as the last true rockstar, there's nothing really rockstar about jack white, he's just a great musician.

[@cyoung7127]

+JunkTapes I guess you aren't familiar with John Dwyer of Thee Oh Sees or Ty Segall...

[@jrumage]

Now I want to learn to play drums, thanks Jack.

[@ARTV-]

Ahhh this has me even more excited for the new album

[@EugenePanfilov]

Such a surprising comment from ARTV 5 years ago!

[@achair650]

HELLO JON! HOW IT HANGIN!

[@therollinbowlins862]

That Brides of Dracula kick drum is the coolest thing ever.

[@GothicCitrus]

Every time I watch an interview with Jack White I learn so much in just a few minutes

[@NevilleGodwin]

Like the Ringo/Micky Dolenz gag. Nice boom booms!

[@LibertyNotLicense]

+Neville Godwin Shhhh..nobody noticed.

[@ericaikin3375]

this is really cool. It's also interesting that he's got a whole different persona as a drummer than he did during his interviews, etc as Jack White, Band Leader

[@shaymary5247]

+Eric Aikin That's the scary part! :p

[@vickit5741]

+Eric Aikin Interesting point...

[@tenezeegehndyu813]

+Edwidge Whatsosons he called you?

[@Bells2141]

+Edwidge Whatsosons holy shit! Lucky you. Are you a producer or something?

[@Bells2141]

+Shay Mary why is that scary?

[@loubest3935]

The intro is so School of Rock

[@Area32Audio]

One would hope that 2 maybe 3 or so hundred years from now Jack White will be looked upon in the same light as we currently hold Beethoven and Vivaldi and the likes in . Modern day musical genius who deserves legend status. NUFF SAID

[@joanjettyeyelover1678]

The best thing to learn from this man that has the most important and beautiful soul for his guidance in his personal music preferences ...what a gift

[@miyukitr2644]

Totally awesome. I love Jack's drumming of Dead Weather. WHAT on earth made him so talented?! I can't help admiring him and his creativity.

[@Bells2141]

+Miyuki TR I think he mentioned going to a Montessori school as a kid, that type of education is all about creativity and I am pretty sure it contributed alot to how he is now...

[@Elena-er7zp]

He also grew up in a house full of instruments. His older brothers were musicians.

[@darealleelee]

They fucking showed Mickey Dolenz instead of Ringo. That's hilarious xD

[@dzaijn]

That 7:07 riff is low-key amazing. Some Josh Homme level of good.

[@trevscribbles]

Yeah, he'd be a good fit for QOTSA

[@TheJhkjhkjh]

@@trevscribbleshahah

[@stevevorass]

Wow - is there anything he doesn't do amazingly?

[@jasperroberts167]

+Steve Vorass The triangle its to complex

[@CharlieLord]

+Steve Vorass Anything live? Getting The Raconteurs back together? ;)

[@Prigat-io3sc]

+Steve Vorass I think Music IS the only thing he`s doing Amazingly ...

[@claireentrup5097]

+Steve Vorass Marriage.

[@CharlieLord]

Claire Entrup Savage. ;)

[@keithseekingmissile]

I work two blocks from Wonderland Music in Dearborn, MI. It's cool to hear a small business get a shoutout from Jack White

[@Gqgeorge1453]

This video melts my brain into mush every time I see it, it’s hard for me to breathe without a reminder, this guys over here reinventing a drum kit like never before while it’s like his 5th best talent

[@NaradaC]

Whoa! What an epic version of Hang You From The Heavens!! Excellent short film

[@zarbozo5280]

My brother is a HUGE fan ,once again I will follow in his footsteps. Mr. White well worth our attention !

[@TheNicoscerri]

For those that don't know, Jack White learnt drums first. Just so happened that guitar was the only instrument the other people didn't play when he wanted to get a band going.

[@jekk23]

“like you guys like to talk” inspiring performance.

[@carolbrito5677]

I love him.... really love him.

[@maxadrums]

Now that's a really interesting setup! Love when people are innovative.

[@rocktaste]

There are not enough musicians like him, let me tell you. He is not like those dusdes that open their mouths to sing whatever song somebody gave to them; he is behind every note, every word, and he really knows how to do it right. He has grown as a musician since he was in The white stripes, he have learned, and now he apply those new things on every record he pulled out.

[@wendi101076]

Thank You Jack White!!! for being you!

[@dentistlinguist6569]

An extremely dedicated and talented musician. He's up there with the best of the best!

[@Edengardenmedia]

Me and Jack are just hanging out sure he's in my computer but in my mind he's right here teaching me drums in my lounge room thanks Jack.

[@JoeIzzo]

Respect! Jack is an incredible musician who can do anything he puts his mind to. His drumming concept is that of someone who has played for a long time. #jackwhite #drums #drumming #drummer

[@HiverberryArts]

I can't like this enough. Always watching drum tutorials, always wishing there was more videos/evidence of Jack drumming... this is just the best thing. He's my favorite

[@dracarysbengals634]

Jack will always be one of the greatest and most talented people I have had the pleasure of meeting. He truly is such a versatile artist and the level of success he has is due to his ability to adapt and overcome change and to learn quickly. He plays SO many instruments and is just an incredible talented man

[@TokyoBlue587]

Guitar, piano, and drums plus great songwriting & stage performance...so many talents in one man!

[@SueFye]

I've been waiting for this video for 5 years! I was always curious about this set. Very interesting as a drummer and as a filmmaker.

[@yeah-isaidit9081]

This was great! I could listen to him explain things all night.

[@shruggzdastr8-facedclown]

As much as I deeply admire White for his genius as a musician and performer, I equally love his methodically-detailed aesthetic sense (so individuated for his various different band and solo projects) which was elaborated on in this video!

[@dickvalentinesillegitimate1059]

Absolutely

[@CoolHandLukeVol]

Verbal and genius musician I love and perform methodically detailed pseudo aesthetically intellectual and individuated and elaborate bullshit nonsense comment.

[@mudhen24]

The Bo Diddley square guitar in the background is sick!

[@bce3223]

Jack White singlehandedly saved Rock Music.

[@chrismainville7519]

can i quote this brilliant!

[@jonathangillis4926]

And Dave Grohl and Josh Homme

[@douglasknoll3500]

"ROCK" Music would have been AND will be fine whether Mr Dark Mysterio fruity hairstyle ever showed-up let alone continues putting out their interesting lest none the less simple simpleton garage goth schlock

[@bassplayer10]

Love the interviewer, so dynamic. Asking all the right questions. Edit- yo, that is not Ringo. Micky Dolenz.

[@NisahCheatham]

"Hey, look, the Monkees. They were a huge influence on the Beatles."

[@wessmithp5560]

Dude dives deep. So glad I went to see all his bands so far. When I saw dead weather w/500 friends it was the heaviest thing I had ever seen that close up. Thanks 🙏 #StrongWorkYo

[@justicewithers8902]

Loving the explanation in more important nostalgia to me, black and white. Love so much Jack🎶😇💪

[@Drum2TheRythm]

love this guy, i remember reading an article of him describing his custom Gretsch-style guitar he made for when he was in the Racontuers. vivid creative discussion and engaging. awesome musicianship

[@CallMeShana]

THIS IS AWESOME! I'm an amateur drummer finding her way in this fun game of music. I bought a kit last year (7/26/14 to be exact) and practiced EVERYDAY til this very day and aint NO WHERE NEAR DONE! I'm having a blast learning, but at the same time taking it very seriously! The GROOVE is the ALMIGHTY and must be respected. Jack you got FOHNNNKEEEEE(funky) on "I feel love (every million miles)!" I smelled you through the speakers, that was great!!! I don't know all of your music, I'm still going through your catalog and finding all this cool stuff and bumpin songs that came out years ago like it's brand new! Thanks for this, you all ROCK!!

[@nimusworks5475]

this is by far the best video Drumworkshop. Period

[@dimiaraujo90]

I play guitar and bass, but if I was a drummer, that exactly, would be my dream Kit, for sure! And I say that as a really meticulous and perfectionist guy!

[@lesbiansaregoodandch]

Mr. White, I approve of your drumming. Well done my good sir!

[@brendacameron4827]

God, I love this man!

[@Reddzeppelin]

What can't he do? Simply amazing! 🥰

[@TolkienStudy]

Dude, this is hilarious! Let's see a screenplay from Jack White! There's a weird sarcasm but he's so sincere though. God bless Jack White, thanks for releasing your new album during Lenten season.

[@SeRock1989]

This is soo fucking awesome. Jack is an incredible musician/drummer.

[@igordewit7357]

Haha...made myself practically the same kit about 15 years ago. With a floor tom cut in half,as a snare.And a deep marching drum,and a way oversized hi hat.All drums set flat and level.Old skool supacool...never goes out of style.Gene Krupa,John Bonham.And it makes your sound more antique,in some kinda magical way.Cool stuff..Great taste,dude!!!

[@Deadbeatdad666]

I love this man

[@scaleoc994]

Now, were you rushing or were you dragging..?

[@Magnum556]

Savvas Anastasiou couldn't tell because whoever mic'd the drums was deaf

[@jonathangillis4926]

Ahhh whiplash memes XD great movie

[@Shines-On]

Hi Jonathan Gillis. Loving you from Oxford, MS.

[@Shines-On]

Jonathan Gillis ahhh

[@GMBGFX1]

Whiplash

[@ryanzacharyortiz]

This was such a cool band

[@georges5233]

This was actually very educational. I loved this video!

[@Screech891]

keep clicking 8:13 for Jack's motorcycle

[@stephenkane2464]

+Screech891 he really lets one out there

[@Ivanisasi]

+evansawesomevideos17 HOW!? hahaa

[@LZWLF]

Screech891 o

[@Sentraman4]

mmmMMNNYEH

[@rhiannonpushchak655]

I never noticed that until now lol

[@kristaselene]

🔥❗️Love this.

[@fabioscouto]

What a legend!

[@davidstapleton174]

killing it as usual!

[@rjlong89]

Mad cool kit

[@beindo]

Very cool film treatment.

[@TheDjike22]

Hittin' the boom booms making the skrilla! Funniest drummer rant ever and every drummer has a rant! Awesome!!

[@RenStaffordSunGoldHalo]

Thanks for making me smile. I dug it. I learned to appreciate Cybele's a little more. I pick out some new drum sticks and considered buying a snare drum.

[@kayleighbonick7889]

I love how the channel comes back in 5 years

[@sb123864]

This is so cool!

[@alekosjaramillo]

I love it!

[@jameskiss5110]

So awesome!!! It would be even more awesome if he did a rundown of his guitar setup.

[@TheZakonian]

Totally awesome

[@deadbeatcupcake]

love him!!

[@danteUpbr]

This blessed man plays everthing. Give him a cup and a spoon and you have a great single!

[@kronier]

excellent vid!

[@donniemoyer9261]

Jack..you are, hands down one of the most inovative artists I've ever had the pleasure of listening to. drumming, guitar playing, singing...you got it all going on. your drumming, to me, surpasses Bonso's and Ringo's..maybe I'm wrong but maybe not..but man, I just gotta ask, what's up with the hair do's. I'm probably gonna smashed for saying it but I've been wondering for a long time. thanks for the many years of listening pleasure....I'm getting old but would love to see the Dead Weather live..just one time..

[@samcother5685]

I just remembered why I love Jack White.

[@percy.poccorpachi1105]

Jack White you're fucking amazing, the rock n roll never die, please come to Peru...

[@keelan4886]

class singer, guitarist,bassist,marimbaist, mandolinist, anything with strings-ist, drummer and writer

[@kitterkat007]

I love you Jack White.

[@alyssas2313]

The Dracula Brides on the bass drum 😭🖤

[@mattmallecoccio8378]

That groove from Hang You from the Heavens sounded almost like something Ringo would do, but with more bombasticness. He was doing a version of the Ringo HiHat shuffle

[@casandrabullock9497]

this is so cool I really dig the brides from the old Bela Lugosi Dracula movie from the thirties on the bass drum totally cool 3 brides for the third man!

[@shanicecogswell8125]

Drummer Jack is my favourite Jack.

[@quogir1]

this is perfect

[@garrettmick3452]

Holy shit I'm a drummer and I love this video. The way he has his drums set up is soo bad ass and original. I've never seen anything like how he has it set up, and I freaking love that drum head of the three brides- where can I get that?

[@scotchrobbins]

I remember going to Wonderland Music in Dearborn before it shut down. Not much to see in that town, but I'm glad someone got something out of it.

[@absolutonutz8760]

Lovin' Ringo's Perm !

[@MandyThomas]

Hilarious cut to Mickey Dolenz when he's talking about Ringo!!

[@slimturnpike]

Brilliance

[@StellaAppleRox]

So the girls can notice you hahaa! Jack always has the chicks on his mind. Love that he put Scarlett in the video.

[@douglasknoll3500]

Cover-up Closet-Case.....!

[@matthewbeach2952]

How the hell did I never find out that he plays the fucking drums until now? I knew he played in all these other bands like the racounters and the dead weather but I just assumed he played guitar in all of them. He’s a really good drummer too. It’s like a whole new side of jack white to like.

[@heidifurgason]

love hearing him talk about the drums! Say Paiste again!! what's the name of the ride?

[@shakeshakeyourlove]

An old pal of mine used to go through his bass drum all the time too & has the same birthday as Jack White… Maybe it's a birthday thing?!😆🎶👍🏼

[@rainmulter7117]

How did it take me this long to see this.

[@girlspooptoo8567]

Jack White playing drums. I love every fucking second of this shit Thanks

[@rexymusic]

I freakin love jack