These four notes lead to an amazing sounding drum fill!

This super chaotic sounding phrase is only four notes, but where you put them and how you phrase it makes all the difference.
Drums are Yamaha PHX
Snare is Dunnet Titanium with interior reinforcement hoops
Cymbals are Zildjian

[@jobrothberg4679]

Steve, Thankyou!! You are an incredible player and teacher! I won't rubbish others on KZbin but your understanding of phrasing and most importantly your ability to describe that phrasing (not just just sticking, but feel and accents) is second to none!! I recommend you to everyone. Your lifelong dedication and great skill is self-evident but your humble and understated pedagogy takes it to another level. In my perfect world people like you would be the celebrities!! Thanks again for land of OZ!!

[@swangonzalez4797]

Steve is the best resource for Jazz and Fusion Drum Chops. He breaks it down so simply. The way he paces correctly showing how the lick speeds up is always an eye opener. Suddenly it's all clear. All that's left to do is practice. He demystifies the hardest of chops and licks quite easily. He plays like the greats. No other channel better than this anywhere on you tube. This is all about the chops we wish we knew. Go ahead and smash it.

[@BobSchoepenjr]

Hi Steve ! Thanks what a sick fill 😯. Hope you and your family are fine and good Health. And remember only fills may get sick not the drummers ! Grts from Europe

[@roelkuiper9919]

So tasty! I’ve heard these phrases before from Vinnie and Weckl, but didn’t know the secret. Thx for the breakdown; can’t wait to try it! 👊🏻

[@kevinfrazee7690]

Steve, your lessons are inspiring, and whenever I watch I feel as though I can play things I've never thought possible. You are an incredible musician, teacher, and person. Please keep posting these incredible videos as you inspire the drumming community with your mastery!!!

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

Thank you so much Kevin.

[@dennydee]

Lovely fill . Thanks

[@Glinggl72Freestyle]

This reminds me of an old jazz like down beat on bd 3 notes on left hand 3 groups of 4 over 4 groups of 3... it's got a flam added ... can't wait to try this tomorrow woop... Always the intelligent drummers choice.. Steve you have a wealth of knowledge and your playing is exceptional. Thank you

[@BobSchoepenjr]

What I appreciate is the fact that you put your left crash totaly at the side so we could have a better view on your excellente 😎 performance.

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

I got tired of trying to find a place for it that didn't interfere with the camera angle.

[@kevinfrazee7690]

Once again Steve you are simply incredible! Great lesson, and great playing. Thank you!!!

[@johanisu]

Fav drum channel! Keep up the amazing content!

[@tdrum21]

3 hands one foot over triplets always makes me think of Tony 👌🏽🎶. Nice lick🥁

[@king-manu2758]

I love your playing man. You're definitely in the elite for me.

[@joechavez4494]

I'd seen my first Rush concert when tickets were 4.50 in el Paso tx.. it was awesome.

[@NuffSaiddrumz]

I have to say I have been playing for 40 years. That was one of the best break downs i have heard.. Great job I have some new ammo for a couple students. 👍

[@pedroandrade7426]

Love the shirt too!

[@julesdrums6167]

Dude you're videos/instructions/ideas are amazing.

[@carlosmartinez324]

Thank you very much Steve. I follow you from Argentina.

[@antcall6779]

I love your videos!!! You make some of the best videos on the internet.

[@Thedrummersalmanac]

Great stuff, Steve!

[@robddickinson4217]

Fast becoming my favourite You Tube channel. Steve, you are a legend.

[@legrandscal]

Awesome ! Thanks Steve

[@rimshots_only]

Hi! You are such a good drummer and tutor! Regards from Poland!

[@KevWhitehead]

Absolutely LOVE this one Steve!!

[@keith.kccawley1677]

Yes. I just got off my kit after doing a session of Dave weckl Style reading a lot with my left. It was awesome poping the stewart 8 and 10s especially mic ed up for an hour-and-a-half session then start singing melody in my head itch and the bunch of Alice in Chains covers. Was nice let loose forget about all the troubles in the world oh, you know what I'm saying Steve being on autopilot..kc 1981 pearl👍

[@JulianFernandez]

Love your no-nonsense approach. Internet WIN.

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

Thank you.

[@nestorandreoli7596]

Simple and effective. Thank you.

[@danushkaranathunga4173]

great lick..great lesson..

[@chichecorpucci632]

Master word

[@katbokstudios]

New Subscriber i'm blown away thanx so much have learned tons so far only saw 2 vids its crazy amazing!! Thanx Steve!!

[@joshpuranen4695]

Thanks Steve!

[@MattHobsonDrummer]

Great one Steve.

[@GSWeb8]

Fabulous

[@Calrou2000]

steve you play COD and i love you for it

[@Henry-uv9xu]

He makes COD

[@jbbryson8047]

Brilliant and exceptionally well explained

[@judosnubben]

this was very much bang for the buck!!

[@bronislaw]

Thanx, great stuff as usual!

[@citydrums7525]

Sweet and simple...but tasty!

[@luisfernando-mm3jt]

Nice work

[@bergersbackbeats]

Such a great lesson! Glad I found your channel...had to hit subscribe with the quickness. Great content! 🔥

[@drumtwo4seven]

Nice 👍

[@8LOU_SKUNT]

I always played it Flam Right Left Bass.

[@ryoichiwatanabe648]

A gamer and a jazz drummer?? WHAT A FUCKIN LEGEND COMBO!!!!

[@dennisfromflorida]

Long story short ......................THANK YOU !!!

[@urbansoul555]

Is that a vinnie's lick for modern drummer?

[@fhatheadproductions]

Hi Steve. Appreciated, as always! Best wishes from Vancouver Island.

[@StraightNoChaser86]

My brain, it hurts lol

[@bshubo]

great lesson! thank you! - yes- i noticed that left foot keeping quarter notes- gotta work on that!

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

Makes a world of difference.

[@andersdo2925]

Damn!

[@luisfernando-mm3jt]

Your are the MASTER

[@davidmcdade4288]

Thanks Steve,wonderful as ever. Have you got coated ambassadors on bottom of tom heads as well. Thanks again from Australia

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

Clear bottom, coated top.

[@pcbw75]

Awesome! Wish you had a foot cam🤙🏼

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

Maybe next time.

[@daniellllll45419]

Great video , one question ... your cymbal crash the more on the righ side ... is a special dry crash zildjian ? sounds great . What size ?.

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

K Custom Special Dry Crash! I think it's a 15" - Love it!

[@colaiuka]

Awesome Steve! Beautiful hand technique you have. Silly question: Is your hand technique based on Weckl's (Gruber's...) or just your own thing? Who did you study with? Thanks!

[@lechthaler100]

Great lesson whats the mic at your snare drum?

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

SM57

[@mishkaasis]

please check out george kolias

[@minorgray]

Ur a fkn badass

[@scottykormos]

You clearly are a great drummer but also a great teacher. I really enjoy your lessons and they are helping to expand my vocabulary. Thank you for all you do!!!

[@danlhendl]

You're the best drummer out there giving lessons, Steve.

[@Teabonesteak]

You ain't kidding!

[@garydonnelly100]

Is that an AKG Perception 170 over the hat? I've been using those for overheads live and, because the freq response goes down to 20Hz, on floor toms as well. We tried it for shits n' giggles in the studio and ended up using them that way on my CD for several tracks. They actually captured a very nice bottom on the floors. As overheads live, I know when my IEMs are just right when I can hear the slap of the bead of the stick on the ride and the crashes have body with transparency. Great vid, as usual Steve!!

[@smilemen2501]

CoD w

[@joshpuranen4695]

I know it's good when I start laughing when he plays. I have so much fun just watching him. Cant wait to break this down.

[@larrytemp3063]

HOW YOU SPELL DEREK'S LAST NAME OR HE GOES BY ANOTHER NAME? JUST CHECKING TO SEE IF THERE ARE ANY VIDEOS OF HIM

[@theicnot]

Steve, this stuff is indeed great. However, could you teach and present a concept that, if played, will not kick me out of the band?

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

Put it in the right spot brother!

[@Thedrummersalmanac]

If what you’re doing gets noticed and reacted to in the negative by the rest of the band... it means you don’t got it and/or you didn’t put it in right context.

[@luvz2drum99]

Another thought, if you use it and it is in the right spot, but it's not appreciated. Find a new band.

[@aZeddPrattFilm]

Youre so good (I hate you)

[@georgebennett1242]

Really dig that KRLR as 16th note triplets

[@markwhitaker6485]

Excellent work as usual Steve. You know - Bruford used that lick around the kit (minus the flams) as a sort of reverse hemiola , within sextuplets or 1/8 note triplets quite often. And, it always sounded to me, like a musical melody rather than math. Very nice.

[@DaPhunk73]

Thanks again for another great video!!

[@mukakinman]

Thanks for the amazing content, great as always. I’m a drummer living in Japan. I knew that you currently works for IW as a developer...I’m glad to hear that because I’m a big fan of CoD lol but at the same time I don’t want to believe that cuz you are too good to be a “part-time” drummer... What’s your secret to be such a good drummer with working in a company?? I really respect your life!

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

Video games and drumming are both passions of mine and I've tried to capitalize on opportunities in both worlds as they happened. Whatever one ended up paying the bills- I would still be doing the other! Having said that the financial consistency of the video game job is a plus, as opposed to being a freelance musician. I'm always practicing to be at a certain level drummer and that's always been more important to me over working as one - having a reliable job outside music has allowed me that.

[@RafikMankariosDrumStudio]

Master! Boss! You're an amazing player Steve!

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

Thank you!

[@ruanddu]

Great work Steve! Do you wear ear protection?

[@vaticpillars]

This is fantastic. I used to play a similar lick a lot where I’d do the opposite. Anchor on the floor-tom and flam on the kick. But, I’m going try this one. Thanks!

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

How's it going with this?

[@vaticpillars]

@@SteveHolmesDrums Hey man! Realized, I never got back to you. Had a plumbing issue in the house so wasn't playing much, then I had some projects come up. But, going pretty good. Fun lick to play.

[@ritabrooks9059]

Very nice Steve! You always play really tasty drum beats with the licks. Can you do a video on some of those basic grooves ? There is always so much flavor in them. Thanks!

[@GregCeline79]

Can you please break down Gavin Harrison’s drum fill on “The Creator Has a Masterpiece” at the 3:27 minute mark?

[@codersexpo1580]

Now mix the two fills you just did here with the Blushda and Holy Chris Moly. That's fun stuff man ty!

[@7tomi8]

Nice!! i like to make it a 5 note grouping by adding a left at the end KFRLL (love that R on the ride)

[@franciscozen1149]

Thanks for great lesson ! Brazilian drummer .

[@larrytate1657]

Hey Steve kit sounds great. I’ve been researching Yamaha Phx and some say the kit sounds very bombastic but with some moon gel and coated two ply heads it can be tamed nicely right? Your kit sounds great so

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

I like the big sound it produces but those solutions you suggested would help that concern. I have many vids on the channel with this kit - check them out. The PHX is worth it if you like drums that sound amazing and all but tune themselves. .