The Secret To Sounding More Musical!

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In this lesson, The Secret To Sounding More Musical, I break down and demonstrate 6 ways you can sound more musical. These are 6 musical devices have helped me make any music I play sound much more interesting and musical. Make sure to download your FREE Rhythm Etude so you can practice these techniques on your own!
ZILDJIAN CYMBALS
22" Bounce/Overhammered Prototype
14" K Constantinople Hats
TAMA STARCLASSIC DRUMS
14X18 BD
14X14 FT
8X12 TT
6.5X14 Starphonic Copper Snare
AQUARIAN DRUM HEADS
Coated Textured Heads (top)
Classic Clear (bottom)
DRUM STICKS
Vic Firth Quincy Davis Signature Stick (available on my website)
Welcome to "The Secret to Sounding More Musical," an insightful KZbin video where I explore six essential musical devices that can greatly enhance your playing. Throughout this lesson, I'll break down these techniques and demonstrate how they can transform your musical expression.
Understanding the power of accents, dynamics, textures, enhancer notes, groove, and orchestration is key to unlocking your true musical potential. In "The Secret to Sounding More Musical," I delve into each device, offering clear explanations and practical demonstrations to help you incorporate them into your own playing.
This video, "The Secret to Sounding More Musical" will be helpful to musicians of all levels who want to take their musicality to the next level. By incorporating accents, dynamics, textures, enhancer notes, groove, and orchestration, you'll be able to create more expressive and captivating performances.
Throughout "The Secret to Sounding More Musical," I provide in-depth explanations and breakdowns of each device. With practical examples and demonstrations, you'll gain a solid understanding of how to apply these techniques effectively. Whether you're a beginner looking to add depth to your playing or a seasoned musician seeking new ways to enrich your performances, this video has something for everyone.

[@FrankParente]

I’ll have to watch this again next week when it’s my birthday. The thing I liked about when you soloed on Happy Birthday was that you threw in hooks that kept us knowing where you were in the “form” from time to time. Sometimes I play with guys that blow over the tune and never clue you in at any spot. Yes, I keep the form going in my head while I’m playing/comping but sometimes I think “wait, is he with us? I’m with the bassist but is he with us?”. Keying people in helps them help you formulate your ideas. All this is my opinion obviously, well except the part about it being my birthday next week. Merry Christmas Quincy! FP

[@drumqtips]

Happy New Year Frankie!

[@ArenHill]

I believe that we really do play from the soul, so who you are as a person will always come through in your playing. This is why I believe that I have been unsuccessful in my playing, I've got no personality 😂

[@drumqtips]

That was a good one😂

[@AndriiHoncharov-g1f]

What a cool drum lesson! Thank you Mr. Quincy Davis

[@drumqtips]

My pleasure!

[@bdubzdrumz]

Thank you Dr. Q! I was working on Syncopation last night and watching this now realize I am not even scratching the surface in my approach.

[@drumqtips]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ericpuente]

It really is my birthday today 🤘🤘thanks Q for the inspiration and for singing !! 🙌🥁🙂

[@drumqtips]

Happy birthday EP! Happy bday and happy holidays🎉🎁

[@JunkerOnDrums]

Thank You Quincy & Happy Xmas :D

[@drumqtips]

Thank you too!

[@JoelCarbonellGonell]

Hello Q! Great lesson! I for sure sang that triplet etude with you! It reminds me of the D.R.O.P method of Mark Guiliana (Dynamic, Rate, Orchestration and Phrasing) with added nuances! Happy holidays!

[@drumqtips]

Love Mark's book. Good call Joel. Happy New Year to you my friend!

[@JoelCarbonellGonell]

@@drumqtips Happy New Year to you and all your community too!!!!

[@yannmounier2123]

Very cool advice thank you Quincy !

[@drumqtips]

My pleasure!

[@yannmounier2123]

Joyeux Noel Quincy!

[@drumqtips]

Happy New Year!

[@yannmounier2123]

Happy new year to you too!

[@CharlesTPrimm]

Fantastic lesson! Loved this. Elvin also emphasised singing, as did Purdy of course. Meanwhile, dynamics, accents, textures, enhanced notes, groove and orchestration -- as you describe and demonstrate -- are the essence of musicality. Well done.

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that Chucky! And Happy New Year to you my man!

[@porruolivier2916]

Fantastic simple but crucial lesson. Thank you

[@drumqtips]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@GeoffClapp-up7oy]

Yessir Q - love it man

[@drumqtips]

Thanks brother Clappy!

[@Vida24322]

perfect! reminds me of the new breed exercises :)

[@drumqtips]

That's a great one!

[@sethcashman1011]

I thought the same. Very cool lesson!

[@tomcarr4630]

Those darn sticks!😂 Enjoy a wonderful Christmas, Quincy!

[@drumqtips]

Happy holidays T Carr! Talked to the sticks after shooting the video. They'll behave next vid:)

[@tomcarr4630]

LOL!!!@@drumqtips

[@TheHurricaneHands]

Merry Christmas to you. Thanks for all the great vids this year, they’re always appreciated, and always motivating. Happy new year as well!

[@drumqtips]

Glad you're enjoying my videos. Happy holidays to you!

[@josephabrahamson297]

Really lovely ideas and examples, thank you!

[@drumqtips]

You are so welcome Joey!

[@klemmdrums5876]

Fantastic

[@drumqtips]

Thank you and cheers!

[@dfromcool]

Thank you for all the awesome content through the year! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours!🥳🎄🥂

[@drumqtips]

My pleasure! Happy holidays to you friend.

[@simonalexandercritchley439]

I have troublesome sticks also,Vaters and Promarks.Any tips to make them behave? I like Stevie Wonders version of Happy Birthday!

[@sethcashman1011]

This was a great lesson, though I'm really surprised by the sticks' behavior here. Vics aren't usually troublemakers. (It's the Promarks and Vaters you gotta keep an eye on!) 😂

[@drumqtips]

Yeah I had a good talking-to with those damn sticks after the videos. They’ll be better next video🤣🤣

[@captaindecoy]

The secret to musical drumming is DAT EGO. Got it.

[@drumqtips]

So you’re saying I have an ego? Cool

[@nookzter]

Great video and approach to musicality !! The textures part i don't fully comprehend, you are just referring to add cymbals?

[@drumqtips]

Textures can be anything that’s not a conventional single or double stroke on a drum or cymbal. Buzz, scrape, playing on the rims, etc…

[@nookzter]

@@drumqtips Clear 👍👍

[@SimonLopezPsymon]

Amazing lesson as always Mr Davis ! Thank you ! Can I use your Rythm Etudes in some videos I'd like to record please ?

[@drumqtips]

Glad you enjoyed the lesson. Go for it! Just give me a shout👊🏾

[@SimonLopezPsymon]

@@drumqtips Thank you so much ! Yes sure !

[@joekelner3520]

Man, you calling me out counting stuff off too quickly. How’d you know?! 9:20

[@drumqtips]

I have special powers Joey😜. Happy holidays my man!

[@jackfalco5351]

It’s the sticks fault😂

[@drumqtips]

It was!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@philipnestor5034]

I have a round badge Gretsch kit with a 18” and 20’ bass drum like some of my drum hero’s used and I don’t sound like them!😢 it must be something wrong with the drums!🤬

[@peacegroove7854]

Great content as always Quincy. Master Carl Allen stresses the importance of practicing musically, stating that "private practice determines public performance". Your video is a great example of practicing not only towards being a better drummer, but also a better MUSICIAN. God bless you brother!

[@drumqtips]

Uncle Carl's words are so true! Glad you enjoyed and appreciated the video my man. Happy holidays!

[@scotthartman6440]

Thanks for helping us begin to make music! As Catastrophe9726 said, I also would like to see this applied to a jazz standard. Thanks for showing us some secret sauce!

[@drumqtips]

Noted. Thanks for the feedback. Lookout for a future video going deeper on this topic. Cheers Scottie!

[@victormarshall9765]

Very good tutorial in playing musical. I like your point in being creative but staying in the context of what is written.

[@drumqtips]

Glad you liked it Vic!

[@JPVillemin]

Thank you for the things you do and free PDF. Merry Christmas and an happy new year...

[@drumqtips]

Happy holidays! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel.

[@JPVillemin]

👍@@drumqtips

[@peterevans366]

Superb 👌 Nice Christmas gift🙏 These damn sticks got a mind of their own 😊

[@drumqtips]

You feel my pain with those sticks. Happy holidays brother PE!

[@peterevans366]

To you also merry Christmas and New year Quincy 🎉