This Has Become a Dying Art for Drummers

[@nelsonpalmer4831]

More than 78 years ago I started with a single snare drum - such a pure demo of how good a snare can sound. Thank you -

[@drumqtips]

Much respect to you Mr. Palmer. 78 years of pure, drumming bliss. I’m sure. Again much respect to you, sir.

[@jamessullenriot]

Solid lesson. Perfecting the simple is what makes many people feel that something is complex.

[@drumqtips]

Exactly Jaime!

[@charliejames2298]

This is so much more wholesome than watching El Estarpio playing faster than the human ear can comprehend with one hand. I love how much fun your having behind that kit Quincy. I can almost hear the music that you're playing along with in your head

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that very much Charlie. I’m certainly always hearing music and I’m glad that it comes across when you listen to me. Cheers!

[@manuelgchapajr2000]

Right after UIL solo and Ensemble competition here in Texas. Part of the end of the year semester test is for every student to play their UIL solo on a different instrument of their choice. This has included students playing piano guitar etc. it is amazing to see something like a rudimental solo on the Drumset or a marimba solo on the piano. Amazing how their creativity can come out and change the color of their piece. My goal is to see their musical performance from inside their heart. M Chapa

[@michaelwoldman6646]

Really, I find it much easier to stay melodic or in form starting to solo with simple rudiment phrases on my snare. Got a long way to go though. Thanks again Q. I am always looking forward to learning more from you.

[@drumqtips]

My pleasure Mike!

[@Robert-h6r7g]

And your drums SPEAK!!!!! GREAT TONE FOR THIS STYLE

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that very much!

[@liamshandy]

Love this. As a lot of guys from my era, I came up wanting to play like John Bonham. As time went on, I realized who his idols must’ve been. So much of his soloing is snare based, full of paradiddle-diddles and 6-stroke rolls, quoting Max Roach and Philly Joe, Buddy Rich, and others. Love this video, thanks so much.

[@drumqtips]

Bingo Liam! That’s always a fascinating rabbit hole to find out who some of our hero drummers’ heroes were.

[@garyguthrie1507]

Another great lesson, much respect to Mr Davis as a teacher and a good human!

[@drumqtips]

Thank you kindly Gary! Being a good human is important to me but I’m certainly not perfecto. Cheers my man!

[@luigisavoia2401]

A good rudimentary drummer doesn't need a lot of drums. I wasn't, so I had to surround myself with a giant drumset to make it look like I was doing a lot more than I was. Not the case anymore.

[@drumqtips]

Ha! I appreciate your honesty Luigi. Thanks for sharing! Glad you’re matured:)

[@Robert-h6r7g]

Yessir im.a rock guy and a huge SMALL DRUMSET...makes a difference sounding big and pushing a band !!!! A 26x14 14x12 16 and 18 set...BEEEEYOOOUTEEFUL...

[@TheCarelessAquarius]

I agree but a really good drummer with a big drum set can be magical as well. Such as Neil Peart, Danny Carrey, and Mike Portnoy are just a few examples.

[@ofdrumsandchords]

Depends on what you play. If you play latin music, you need some percussions. Campanas, wood-blocks (foot and hand played), timbales to play the cascara... And when I listen to Simon Phillips, Billy Cobham, Gavin Harrison, I think these guys really need this stuff to express themselves because they are incredibly talented.

[@alanlopez5971]

Always great innovation and another huge door opener. I am lucky to catch this.

[@drumqtips]

Glad you got so much out of this lesson Alan!

[@caxixidrummer01]

As an old drummer I agree saying, focusing on Snare Drum while soloing is a dying art. However, playing for more than 40 years I really appreciate your lessons. They are phantastic and inspring and put new ideas in my head and you make me practice 🙂. So does this video. Outstanding. Thanks a lot and forget about the haters.

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that Tomaz! Thank you🙏🏾

[@kellman777]

I really like your thinking. I studied with Jim Chapin for many years. One of his drills was to take a jazz standard and "sing" it on the drums. Of course, we also made a career of using the book Syncopation in every way we could think of. Sometimes, when I solo, I stop playing and sing a phrase, then play it on the drums and jam out.

[@drumqtips]

Awesome you got to study with Mr. Chapin!

[@davidbrown9395]

Great example: Ben Riley's solos with Thelonious Monk in concert in Europe [Copenhagen?] (no toms in the kit- only bass, snare, ride, hihat ) PS Monk is my all time favorite

[@drumqtips]

Oh that's awesome. Thanks for mentioning that solo. Ben is so great!

[@Cymbalgroove]

How could ANYBODY hate Quincy?? Some of the most logical stuff on KZbin.

[@drumqtips]

Awe☺️. That’s very kind of you!

[@Cymbalgroove]

True!@@drumqtips

[@markravitz1684]

Quincy.....you make it look so easy! You break down what appears to be complex into simplicity. Thanks!

[@drumqtips]

I do my best Mark. Glad it was helpful!

[@theory42069]

I have been watching your videos for three years, ever since I started drumming, and I have learned so much from your content man. Thank you

[@drumqtips]

I’m so happy that you’ve learned so much from watching my videos. That’s why I do them:-) Keep swinging!

[@ChrisHenrick]

Lately I’ve been working on the rudimental ritual as taught by Alan Dawson as my warm up routine. It’s been a great challenge and a fun way to revisit all the rudiments, but I’ve felt a little blocked at times on how to apply them in a solo or when trading because I was trapped in the mentality of thinking I had to play them around the kit. I feel like this lesson has helped free me from this blockage, and I’m looking forward to trying these ideas out next time I’m at the kit. Thank you Quincy!

[@drumqtips]

Keep me posted Chris. I'm confident you will start to understand how to convert the ritual and rudiments in general into real music!

[@Limeguy98]

Love the joy you bring to your teaching!!

[@drumqtips]

When you teach what you love, you love what you teach:)

[@stevenwring7317]

Oh yes!, I thought nobody did this anymore, as I follow all the old drummers and I just love using the snare, base and hi hats only as they did, and it really is helping me play more with rhythm and time, full marks for this one young man!

[@drumqtips]

There’s a few of us snare players still around Stevie. Glad you love it as much as I do.

[@joewar-booker5485]

Mr. Davis, delighted to greet you. Fantastic contribution as always. Your videos are a privilege for me. Sympathy and great drum tips/lessons. A very cordial greeting. Health, peace and love. 🥁💕

[@drumqtips]

War, not peace! Always good to see your comment my man. Peace, love, health and great wealth to you my friend👊🏾

[@pickinstone]

Quincy, I am CALLING YOU OUT... for being one of a handful of amazing music educators here on KZbin, and a phenomenal drummer to boot. I gotta remind everyone in the comments that Quincy Davis teaches a bunch of "non-drummers" (whatever that means, we all MUST be our own best drummer no matter what instrument we play) at the college level. All the best educators--including QD--emphasize the fundamentals and simplicity. The issue is that when we music peeps of the world listen to our favorites, we think that the key to the kingdom is something ineffably complex. The reality is making those fundamentals sound FUN--making them groove! Can't get caught up in the mess of "advanced" if you can't make the simple sing. Quincy, you gave me a private lesson once upon a blue moon--and I play guitar. Maybe you could post some videos of how you teach non-drummers and communicate that universal language? Just an idea, free of charge. Keep on keeping on!

[@drumqtips]

Ha! Guilty. Waiting for the police to arrive on my doorstep. lol! Good to hear from you and I actually vaguely remember that lesson since I haven't given many lessons to guitarists. Cheers my man!

[@pickinstone]

@@drumqtips You went deep into comping rhythms with me, spoke about the push of the 4th quarter note in 4/4, and shared an appreciation of Peter Bernstein. I think we also went over the displaced Charleston Rhythm. That was a fun lesson--and I think your musical reach is far wider than just drummers--we all gotta be our own drummer. That said, a great drummer makes the band!

[@angelozollo9506]

I am starting to walk down this street. At the moment, when I change rudiments I can fall off the metronome. So when I change I need to keep it simple and then keep going. “ Quality of Rythmn “ .Thank you Q!

[@drumqtips]

You got this Angelo!

[@thelmabradley7176]

I love centering around the snare drum when playing solos! Thanks so very much Quincy.

[@drumqtips]

My pleasure!

[@JunkerOnDrums]

Thanks as always Q - You are just delightfully positive and straight forward inspiring. Rudiments are already melodic, and get a wonderful completely different expression in another subdivision. Another cool video :D

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that my man!

[@blvcksandblues]

Awesome lesson! I have been shedding snare work lately because of how much I enjoy Philly Jo Jones' playing. I've noticed that the snare drum airs out any inconsistencies I have. Even my singles and doubles needed work when I started playing more from the snare! Sometimes I also get rid of my rack tom and my crash cymbal (I'll have snare, bass, hats, a crash-able ride, and a floor tom). That setup forces me to practice my rudimental vocabulary. Like regular speech, I have found that a good vocabulary helps you sound fluent. It is an uphill battle some days though. I have also found myself thinking more melodically, and consistently playing from the form because I have less on my kit to work with. I also bought the bop vocabulary books from your website. Between those and these lesson, I have noticed a significant improvement in my playing! I'm not only sounding like a better drummer, but I am also sharpening how I think like one too.

[@drumqtips]

I’m so happy to hear that the vocabulary books and the website are helping so much. Keep going my man!

[@shalaq]

Hi Quincy! I'm a rock drummer who likes to practice jazz drums and I've found 2 things to be very helpful 1. Second line marches 2. singing your solo, then playing the phrase on the snare drum. If you can't sing it, you can't play it! Also thinking like a piano player - the snare and bass drums are the main notes of the chord, the toms are the color notes, so first you have to learn the melody (snare + kick) before you play all the embellishments (toms). Have a great day!

[@drumqtips]

Very good points and strategies for working on solo and being a better musician at the drums. Cheers my man!

[@thibodaux3424]

Great lesson! This is a concept I noticed all the greats do. The thing that helped me the most by far is Wicoxon's Modern Rudimental Swing Solos. I spent a solid 2-3 years out of that book and it helped me get a handle on the rudimental vocab needed on the snare drum.

[@drumqtips]

Right on my man. That book is the like the Bible!

[@FrankParente]

Quincy! You have endless vocabulary! Tell the truth drumming was your first language. You had to take ESL in school, right? Great lesson! I’ve always been a snare out drummer. Another great way to help build ideas is to physically remove the other parts of the drumset. Sometimes I’ll re-set up my drums and start with just bass, hat, and ride. I’ll play just with that before adding the snare. Then play just those pieces before adding anything else. This really “forces” ideas. Sometimes I feel more creative with limitations. Stay well. FP

[@drumqtips]

That’s great Frankie! Maybe I’ll do a video taking away other parts or the kit. And yeah ok, you found me out. Maybe English wasn’t my first language…🤫

[@zeichner42]

Great lesson! If I'm not mistaken, I believe that Philly Joe was a big fan of the books of Charley Wilcoxon, especially "Modern Rudimental Swing Solos for the Advanced Drummer" and often use them to warm up before a show. The snare is really the centerpiece of the drum set & it's also where jazz drumming started. You are absolutely right that it is an excellent place to start when developing solo ideas. By limiting ourselves to just snare (maybe with the addition of kick & hats), we're also forced to be more creative with our rhythmic melodies. I always enjoy these lessons, because you have a great way of calling attention to the most foundational skills.

[@drumqtips]

Absolutely right! Philly Joe was a huge into Wilcoxon. And your take about the snare is right on👍🏾

[@steverichdrummr]

Very nice Quincy. Thanks, you have nice skills too.

[@drumqtips]

Thank you very much!

[@thomasfraioli361]

Great !! your lessons always give us drummers, what we need verses what we want . your video's are so organic , friendly and easy to learn from . KEEP EM COMIN QUINCY !!!!!!

[@drumqtips]

Glad you like them so much, Thomas!! More to come, my friend :-)

[@Wiebe80]

Great ideas, wonderful playing! Thanks for sharing!

[@drumqtips]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@edwardjwarnock6657]

Excellent video! I learned alot!

[@drumqtips]

So glad to hear that Eddie!

[@BONHAMOLOGY]

It gets really revealing if people are sitting in on a 2 piece kit ! Great topic. 👍🏼

[@drumqtips]

It sure does!

[@Humhab]

Quincy, you have a great attitude and lots of enthusiasm and you are a blessing! And an amazing drummer!

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that very much. Thanks for watching!

[@primslim620]

Every time brother...every time. "The quality of rhythm" Never heard or seen those two words close enough together. And here you are speaking it. @14:50 All the spirits got to you that moment (talking about the modern drumming's "stepping away from tradition". Haha.

[@drumqtips]

Sometimes I get lucky in my freestyle banter. lol! Glad you appreciate those words; a concept that many don't think about when they try and play more "rhythmic".

[@chuckharling]

Fantastic lesson!I'm going to shed this and then combine this lesson with your lesson on soloing over different bass drum ostinatos.I will have to get back to you on that, it might take a while....

[@drumqtips]

Great idea Chucky! Let me know how it goes.

[@Olliemets]

Awesome Quincy. I'm more a rock/blues R@B guy who has managed to fake out people with my jazz skills for years LOL. I caught the Daniel Glass Trio Saturday night at a local club, first Jazz club I'd been to in years. Really fired me up....thought a lot of you watching Daniel and these killer players. You nailed it here. Decisive, rythmic and melodic use of the snare drum with toms "sprinked" in. Nice touch with "playing it straight" on rudiments while swinging Great lesson !!!

[@drumqtips]

Thanks for watching and sharing a bit of your story. Cheers to you, my man!

[@aranash6967]

Thanks and praise Master Q. All you share is a real blessing 🙌

[@drumqtips]

You are very welcome my man!

[@ericpuente]

Great lesson Q! I have been working on melding rudiments and melodies and struggling a little so I am really happy you covered this. And staying on the snare - I feel like this is the Latin of all languages. Much respect to you - and just amazing your content and lessons keep getting better and better and hitting home. 🙌🎶🥁💃🕺

[@drumqtips]

Always great to hear from EP. If we're not strugglin' we ain't pushin. So here's to the struggle brother🍻

[@erezkerner]

You're great man... Quality lessons. Keep it up ❤

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that!

[@johndunne7900]

Nice sound!! Big Sid Catlett, the guy who invented a style for the bebop drums. A transitional player from swing to bebop. Love your style, especially the cross sticking à la Philly, Joe Jones. Your channel is my “drum favorite” you have a great teaching style.

[@drumqtips]

You are spot on about big Sid Catlett! I’m so happy to hear that you like my channel so much, John!

[@lancephilip9322]

This is the “right stuff” Q to be talking about and demonstrating. So many students starting out in jazz find it hard to to play simple 4 bar ideas that make sense. Would love to see even more specific examples of rudimental ideas from the likes of Philly Joe and even Steve Gadd. Love your work Q❤️🥁🎶🙌

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate your words Lance! More vids on rudiments are coming for sure.

[@ronroyer9479]

MAAANNN! QUINCY! I love your channel! EXCELLENT content always!

[@drumqtips]

So happy to hear that Ron. Thanks for the kind words.

[@bonzomio]

Love it, Quincy! Very accessible lesson ... dynamic and syncopated! I would like that ride cymbal whenever you get tired of it. Peace!

[@drumqtips]

Wish I could let you have my ride. However, I'd be happy to give you a ride...in my car:)

[@bonzomio]

Only if I can drive. beep beep-m beep beep, yeah!@@drumqtips

[@jimhill9986]

A lot of the early band drummers just used a snare and bass drum and when they did fills at the end of 8 bars or whatever they could do lovely funky kind of interplay between the snare and bass drum over 1 or 2 bars. They did'nt even carry toms. Buddy Rich came out of that school, he could do anything between the snare and bass.

[@drumqtips]

Very true Jim!

[@fepatton]

Yeah! Excellent tips. I also grew up thinking in terms of snare-first, and I still do. It seems most natural to me to set the theme on the snare, then expand it to the rest of the kit. My drum heroes were Joe Morello, Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa (who was more toms-first), Philly Joe, Max Roach, etc. New to me: Jerome Gillespie II! Have you heard this guy?

[@drumqtips]

I know Jerome very well since he’s from Texas. I know he’s starting to really make a name for himself in New York now we talk often. Cheers to you Mr. Patton.

[@fepatton]

@@drumqtips I discovered him almost by accident on the Smalls Live channel. I thought, “Who is this guy and why haven’t heard of him?” You can tell him he’s got a new fan in California! (Smalls Live should be required watching for new jazz players wanting to see what life playing at clubs is like. 😄)

[@tomaznilsson6514]

Hello Mr. Davis! Thanks for great lessons and fantastic playing! I have been playing professional (and still are) for about 40 years (mostly classical percussion). I am still learning, and you are one of the great teachers! About Reaction videos, I would like to hear you check out AfroBlue from Coltrane live at Birdland. I think everybody know what I mean? McCoy and Elvins telepathy, and Elvins intro to Coltranes solo.... I got this record when I was 15 (1971), and is still magic. For me anyway.... Thanks!

[@drumqtips]

Thanks for sharing and thanks for the nice words, Tomaz!

[@hollisdonaldson6822]

Nice lesson ! You 're the QD !

[@drumqtips]

Thanks for watching Donny!

[@jazzdrummer19]

Hi Quincy, can you do a deeper dive into how a jazz drummer should accompany a pianist, horn player, or guitarist? What cues should the drummer listen for and what are the different ways they can react? What is the subtle and spontaneous interplay? No drummers on KZbin talk about this very important aspect of playing in a jazz ensemble. Thanks! 🙏

[@drumqtips]

That’s a great topic for sure. It would be really good if I had a full band to demonstrate different things. Stay tuned!

[@wannabeadrummer]

More solid ideas from the Quincy master😊

[@drumqtips]

Glad you enjoyed this one too, my man!

[@drumkick2315]

I learned something really important. I am not from jazz but I love jazz solos from back in the days (the guys you mentioned, I guess). I realized that one of the key ingredients is using the snare. ♥

[@drumqtips]

That's it my man! Snare is all we really need to say something interested for a solo.

[@roccosamuele9323]

Mr Wilcoxon been spending quality time with me lately, so this lesson is well-timed 😉 & much appreciated. As always, love your energy, pal. 🙏 🙏

[@drumqtips]

Glad we were in sync for this one Roc. I hope all is well my friend!

[@papadukes44]

Dude!!! You are amazing! Another great and timely lesson! Lovin’ it!!!!!!

[@drumqtips]

Rock on my man! Glad you enjoyed this lesson as well.

[@rellis3940]

I love you my brother. You are spot on with this lesson. All the young guys want to double bass machines. Snare drum fellows go back and watch the Master's .Blakey ,Rich, the cream roll. Then you can get the picture.

[@drumqtips]

Right on my man! Those of us who know, KNOW:)

[@JoelCarbonellGonell]

Thanks for this great lesson! Always time to shed the AD ritual and Wilcoxon! You sound really crisp, precise and amazing on the snare! Hands are in the business for real! Have a great week!!

[@drumqtips]

Merci beaucoup Joel! Studying with Kenny Washington definitely got my hands together. The AD ritual, and Wilcoxon are the truth for real!

[@JoelCarbonellGonell]

@@drumqtips that's amazing! I watched your interview with Ulysses Owens Jr. And I learned 2-3 amazing KW tips from you! Merci beaucoup to you!!!

[@gonzalomercado8180]

This was my favorite class quincy! Thank You!❤

[@drumqtips]

Oh I'm so glad you enjoyed it so much! Cheers to you Gonzy:)

[@martinlentini]

Great one, thanks! Also I try to remember the concept of playing the melody on the snare. Even listening to Parker it's plenty of "rudiments/embelishments" for the melodies he created.

[@drumqtips]

Great idea about listening to Bird for rudiments and embellishments! Thanks Martin.

[@martinlentini]

@@drumqtips I believe almost all instruments use appoggiaturas (flams) and gruppettos (drags, ruffs). The Charlie Parker I found out looking at the real book transcriptions and listening to someone who played melodies on the snare. I don't know if the real book is rhythmically exact. It also reminded me the video of Elvin explaining video on Three Card Molly.

[@peterevans366]

Another great lesson I love Chick Webb's playing with this in mind Buddy Rich was a massive fan of Webb's playing and you can really here it❤

[@drumqtips]

That’s right PE! But it was definitely hugely influence by chick Webb, as was many drummers back then since he was the man.

[@peterevans366]

Agreed the amazing thing Chick was not a well man but came through adversity to greatness.Buddy's posture was awful and I'm constantly amazed how he played like that as posture has been spoken about many times in modern times how important it is to have the correct posture while playing our chosen art😯

[@knuthagedorn]

Great Lesson again! I remember my former teacher Ralph Peterson talking about that same aspect once. The best part of the video for me though is the count of at 5:22 "Eins, zwei, drei, vier" that makes my day🤣 Besides all the deep drum wisdom, you're also such a funny guy, I love that! 👍 Greetings from Berlin!

[@drumqtips]

Firstly, that’s amazing you got to study with the great Ralph Peterson. Secondly, I was hoping to hear from my drummer friends and Deutschland for my count off, dedicated to them :-)

[@OrlandoCombojazzbandMelbourne]

great distilled information thank you , and also the Kenny Washington reference

[@drumqtips]

Right on Orlando. Thanks for watching and give my regards to all down under mate!

[@OrlandoCombojazzbandMelbourne]

cheers!@@drumqtips

[@cedareclipse]

Just found your lessons...and I LOVE THEM!!! I really enjoy watching/listening your playing too :-)

[@drumqtips]

Glad you like them! Thanks for your kind words:)

[@simongpatterson]

Fab Quincy thanks! Another great lesson Sir

[@drumqtips]

Glad you enjoyed it Simon!

[@lstalling1]

Outstanding. Agree tends to be polarity between melody and rudiments, appreciate the concept to bring them together. Like if Mozart and Wilcoxon had a baby! Also brings to mind Michael Carvin often hears a melody and instantly thinks of a rudiment (like a backwards approach to the marriage). Nice one Q!

[@drumqtips]

Didn’t know that’s how Mr. Carvin of rudiments. Awesome concept! Thanks for sharing.

[@EleniEliades_]

Excellent lesson as always. Personally, I love utilizing the Snare Drum that's why I have an additional 8 inch Sonor Snare Drum next to my Hi-Hats !💥🥁🎶♥️🤙🏽🔥❗️

[@drumqtips]

I know that 8" Sonar snare of yours sounds beautiful!!!

[@averygottshall217]

Such an informative lesson. Thank you, Quincy!!

[@drumqtips]

My pleasure!

[@christophbrylka6256]

Thanks for this lesson. Philly Joe Jones is one of my favorite drummers. Greetings from Germany, I enjoyed how you were counting in the german way. 😎👍

[@drumqtips]

Ha! I was hoping my German friends caught that:) I actually studied German in high school so I can speak a bit Deutsch🤣🤣

[@drumsleuth]

Quincy thank you thank you my favorite drum teacher and drummer.

[@drumqtips]

Wow, thanks! Always my pleasure👊🏾

[@jeremyschneider9531]

Great stuff! I'm not comfortable soloing at all in any fashion. This method feels achievable, like a gateway

[@drumqtips]

You can do it Jeremy!!

[@andrewwagantall]

Gold as always. Thank you!

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that Drewsky🙏🏾

[@hermandeboyd9864]

Great lesson. Keep it going.

[@drumqtips]

Will do Herm. Thanks for watching!

[@jackfalco5351]

Just happen to be listening to Tony end side. One of his lifetime album on blue note with a snare drum solo.

[@drumqtips]

Boom! Long live TW👑

[@josefinacupido9872]

We are ready! Letssssss go Its what I’m working on yeah! Im using your paradiddle diddle ideas & its great. I love your energy & style. Just a memo do you remember my Q about the history of the jazz ride pattern? Josie Thanks

[@drumqtips]

Josito! You're the fist one to comment. You definitely were ready! I don't remember your comment about the jazz ride pattern Can you remind me?

[@michaelpolvani5241]

I LOVE this! Thank you. I noticed you play with NYLON tipped sticks. I started playing with nylon tipped sticks in 1970 and STILL use them to this day! I am curious as to why YOU use them? It seems to me that most drummers don't prefer them. Thanks in advance for your response! (Michael)

[@drumqtips]

Hey Myki. Yeah, I love nylon tips for the clarity and the feel they provide. I have a lot of friends who play nylon tips in the jazz world but I’m not sure how popular they are with drummers who play other styles. Here’s to the nylon tippers🍻

[@michaelpolvani5241]

@@drumqtips YES!!!! Exactly the same reasons I use them!!! More power to us!!

[@mikejgebhart145]

Wonderful lesson!

[@drumqtips]

Glad you liked it!

[@tomcarr4630]

So true. I love challenging myself to simply play snare hat kick, (although I still say Bass😂) It’s educational and entertaining watching Nate Smith play that way.

[@drumqtips]

I don’t let my students say kick drum. We’re in the same page Mr. 🚗🚗

[@si1995gtnupe1997]

Always the bass drum… 😂

[@InnocentAbyssinianCat-eb7ge]

You're right about solos should be melodic and you were keeping time with your left foot on the hi hat you should have mentioned that we should solo according to the tempo of the song because solos are usually in the middle of the particular song you are playing

[@drumqtips]

That's a great point!

[@davidbrown9395]

beautiful presentation

[@drumqtips]

Thanks for the visit as always Dave!

[@jazzhole8208]

Oh man, that's my favorite subject ❤❤❤ Klook is my absolute hero in that regard . . . He almost never played the toms 🥁🥁🥁 thanks so much quincy ❤🙏🔥

[@drumqtips]

Exactly! Glad you enjoyed the lesson.

[@jazzhole8208]

@@drumqtips ❤️🥁🔥

[@johnboyle3297]

I was so fortunate to have a private lesson with Kenny Klarke

[@jazzhole8208]

@@johnboyle3297 ohhhh maaaaan, now i'm jealous, thank you ❤️ amazing, for me, you were experiencing the essence of god 🥁🔥 what a privilege ❤️🥁

[@alargelamp7552]

Hi Quincy! I’m just starting process of home recording, and was wondering what drum mics you’re using as well as what preamp or mixer you are running them into. (I’m pretty new to this kind of stuff) Your drums, as well as your playing, always sound fantastic. Thank you!

[@drumqtips]

If you type into the KZbin search, “Quincy’s home studio set up,” you’ll find a video where I break down and discuss everything in that. Thanks for watching!

[@brewstergallery]

Bountiful Beautiful and Bodacious Sir Quincy ! I love seeing you cut loose with joy, attitude and artfulness. Speaking of snare slams, did you ever figure out that rapid snare lick Roy Haynes was doing at that White House performance ? Love from sunny Spain and jamon jamon , keep up the fantastic work.

[@drumqtips]

Dammit! I didn't figure out that sticking. I figured out A sticking, but not THE sticking. If you get it, let me know my iberico ham (my fav!) eating friend:)

[@brewstergallery]

I might be mistaken but it looks and sounds to me like Roy is playing a 7 note single stroke triplet starting with his right hand and ending on the left hand cross stick. If you play a 7 stroke roll in triplets and finesse the spacing you'll see what mean. If I can get it smooth and a friend to film it I'll send it along @@drumqtips

[@drumqtips]

@@brewstergallery I think that is exactly right my man!! To the shed I go🥁

[@daveseemerollin6357]

On a completely unrelated note, I always found Simon Phillips made technical stuff sound rather melodic. His solo in 'Smoke n' Mirrors' - Lee Ritenour is a good example

[@drumqtips]

I gotta check Simon Philips and that track out. Thanks for sharing Davey!

[@believeinittobe4873]

I was JUST working on this, thinking what I could do to sound different. Everyone goes to the toms first...not me!

[@drumqtips]

That’s awesome to hear. You will definitely stand out this day and age for playing the snare drum!

[@arnonbentman7317]

Love it!

[@drumqtips]

Glad to hear!

[@billsmith1957]

Damn Quincy, you are one badass cat, so informative and it's a lot of fun to watch you whip it up like that with the old school lean on it-- nice man, very well done! And thanks for the lesson about focusing on the simple rhythms as the foundation for the creativity and the content that forms the anchor for the more embellished, rudimental phrasing. I always learn something useful here, thanks Q!✌️

[@drumqtips]

Thanks for the nice words Bill. I’m so glad you enjoyed this lesson. Cheers!

[@MrLudvigsen]

To have fokus on the snaredrum, I learned by seeing blues drummers many years ago. Maybe they were jazz drummers?

[@drumqtips]

Awesome!

[@joshlinn7559]

It seems that the accented hits would be pretty key in helping to bridge that gulf between more melodic playing and more rudimental playing. Are there any good secrets or tips to practicing accented hits and making them stand out more cleanly? Seems like a silly question but it's somehow less intuitive for me than some other soloing concepts.

[@drumqtips]

That’s a very good question. I actually have a warm-up that I have all my students do that might be helpful to you. There’s an old video of me demonstrating it. I may do a new one again soon. Just type in my name and warm up. Cheers!

[@joshlinn7559]

Thanks so much! Looking it up right now.

[@cookiebutter44]

Sounding great man

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that very much my man!!

[@davodrums]

Sweet! The snare is where it’s at.

[@drumqtips]

Amen to that!

[@davidfriedlaender4130]

Great Lesson for a very basic drummer like I am (at the moment haha) Thanks!

[@drumqtips]

Happy to help Davey!

[@jgillott]

Love the rudiments!

[@drumqtips]

You and me both:)

[@averygottshall217]

Jazz drummer: “How come I can’t play my paradiddle-quintuplet-#11sus4 lick around my 5-Tom major pentatonic Tony Williams Set Up?” Quincy: *Plays the most hip and melodic sounding ideas on just the snare drum*

[@drumqtips]

Ha!! Thanks Avery. Since I can’t play a lot of drums, I have to make the most out of what I have so I will continue to K.I.S.S my way through life 🤣🤣

[@carlosmelendez490]

Hola. Great class . Ive bien trying to prctice soloing on the snare and had found out that i can have more clarity on my ideas when i go from snare to toms . I have a question What would be the correct higth for the snare ? Gracias

[@drumqtips]

Happy to help! Fine a snare height that you're able to comfortable and consistently play in the center and play rim shots without hitting your leg and without contorting your arms because it's too high.

[@carldybowski4338]

Killeen solo at the end.

[@drumqtips]

Thanks Carl!!

[@GaryRinaldi]

Nice lesson. At first, I thought you were going to say it is traditional grip that has become a dying art form, since a much smaller percentage of cats use it these days..especially younger players.

[@drumqtips]

That could be another video Gary, because you are spot on with that.

[@jeffreywegener8841]

Great lesson Sir & Mr Williams ❤mentioned a simple police concern . The masters yes . But do many drummers now think kiiicck , Accents seperate the great from average said Ed Soph . Rudiments are as relevant today as you want to make them said Tommy Igoe . Ever see the clip Mr Rich perform only on a snare drum ? I’ll be back after a rudiment shred & a 5 minute double stroke every day Sir. ++++++++++•😅😂

[@drumqtips]

Well said. Thanks for sharing Jeff!

[@davidkroll6970]

This is in regards to drummers getting thrown in the clink. Bringing the wrong kit, ( Neal Peary/ Hal Blaine monster set up) to a tiny coffee house all acoustic gig. I was good naturally verbally abused for a whole night once for showing up to a big rocking country gig with a bop kit with a 18” bass drum. David west palm beach fl

[@drumqtips]

Thanks for sharing David!

[@Jank33]

Real Nifty Man. Real Nifty, yeah Hey Yeh!

[@drumqtips]

Thank you sir!!

[@sonnydayz5447]

Big noise from winetka gene played his solo on the upright bass

[@drumqtips]

That’s true! So I guess no snare was needed for him. Ha!

[@dennisstgermain442]

Great Lesson as usual. Guess there IS a reason why the SD is the closet thing to hit . LOL

[@drumqtips]

That’s right Dennis! It’s definitely the closest thing to us in the set up for a reason :-)