Todd Sucherman: Ghost Note Lesson - from Methods & Mechanics II DVD

[@gtrocksyosocks]

Holy crap. Todd is starting to become my favorite drummer. He's SO versatile! It's ridiculous. He can play anything from Jazz to Metal. He's got some good hands, too. I'm not one for drumming dvd's, but I feel like this one could end up being the first one I purchase for myself.

[@thediamondhoe4378]

this guy right here is the best drummer in the world i went to his drum clinic at Hubard Music and its was the best one ever

[@MegaLJ3]

Todd, you're an absolute killer drummer/musician.

[@fuzzylogiceire]

Cannot be understated how good your left hand has to be to play this pattern at that speed.

[@chaoshuffer]

fuzzylogiceire Just let it bounce! Nothing too insane about it, it's more about finesse than raw speed.

[@Joesfosterdogs]

Wonderful fusion of technique and musicality. Totally dig that Enigmatic Ocean recording. A must have. Todd never loses the groove and feel...totally in control of everything he owns as a player.

[@bigdukepod]

Styx - one of my all time favorite bands! Todd one of my all time favorite drummers! You threw me a stick at the end of your show in Billings Montana many years ago. You've inspired me for years. Thanks!!!

[@longano_drummer]

snare drum sound ...great..1 of my favorite dry sound tight but warm and full....

[@CSinclair100]

how can you NOT like this.

[@bigdukepod]

Todd thanks so much!!! And thanks for throwing me the sticks in Billings Montana! Your playing in always an inspiration!!!

[@doyandrum]

The first one is the most educative dvd I've ever watched.

[@Hoprgras]

Now this was a Tight Video! Now I understand the Ghost Notes a lot better. Definitely will incorporate it in my playing

[@FusionHowie]

That just assisted me with Jean Luc Ponty's Enigmatic Ocean! Thank you Todd !!

[@pastalavista5754]

Really useful rhythm! I learned the same thing from Gary Chaffee back in the early 80s. He just approaches it from the snare and bass drum pattern and then you layer the 15 different cymbal ostinati on the ride hand and hi hat foot. Great to see Todd improvising freely and stretching out the pattern - very important to put it into context otherwise you just have "a lick". Great stuff!

[@marcojazzdrum]

thanks TODD an Hudson Music...

[@mrbubble906]

Thanks again Todd!! Always an inspiration! Jason

[@lukerr87]

That sounds amazing! Todd is becoming one of my favourites :)

[@drumswhilegolfing101]

whoa... what a player! and he's got one of the best sounding kits out there

[@purpleplanet10]

hooollllly craaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaap... one of the best right there!

[@btsdrummer1]

Very nice playing.

[@SWAINHILL]

Phenomenal drummer!

[@fuzzylogiceire]

This is a good exercise everyone. Has improved my ghost notes for sure.

[@The17Rudeboy]

Greatest drummer I ever met!

[@adityatyagi4009]

He's such a great player!

[@Kelavmeister]

That's what segmented shells do for ya! Just got one for myself.. damn they're nice!

[@HallowsRequiem]

One person disliked this video. That person was Todd himself. He just felt he could have done it better.

[@Director632]

my favorite drummer!!!!!

[@foamysqueak11]

I never knew Todd Sucherman was this good

[@shed412]

it took me like 45 minutes to do that, but when i did, ITS FREAKIN AWESOME!!!

[@deliciousmentalfudge]

Those cymbals sound beautiful! Sabian is always a good choice :)

[@frankburdodrums8984]

I can't wait til I get a new drum set and I can take my old bass drum and make into a huge floor tom.

[@vincentrisponti5209]

Was mesmerized by that left hand.

[@ZMIJUSH]

This guy is crazy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHOAU

[@Eleutherarch]

I just loved this. Ghost notes are without a doubt, the sex of drums.

[@stukutra75]

Great Sound! Gooood!

[@hassesjolander8510]

Sounds great!

[@toddsucherman]

Hi Esdras- This is a fusion groove I heard on a record in 1977. I'd like to clarify that this is not a brazilian groove, or a brazilian anything. I just mentioned that the bass drum pattern (so people could learn it) was that particular rhythm. I'm sure you're a talented player and would like to hear you sometime, but I'm afraid you took this out of context. Thanks. TS

[@briang6040]

Todd Sucherman Hey Todd. Something I've been doing with it. Example; The first basic way you're showing this, with the bar phrasing at the bottom of the screen, I like to do a paradiddle thing on the bell right before hitting that accent on the snare on beat 4. I hope I explained that correctly. So right before the snare hit on 4, I'm playing two bell hits, giving it a paradiddle feel. Again, I hope I explained it right.

[@jubankta1627]

Todd Sucherman well Todd for you to be at the level you're at and to still make a comment to somebody and even go as far as to say you'd like to hear them play sometime is really pretty nice of you

[@Kelavmeister]

The shells have an inner and outter veneer ply of Bubinga with just a burst/fade lacquer. Bubinga is a VERY pretty wood :)

[@ttocs68]

Awesome track !! nice to hear drummers acknowledge JLP music.

[@TheZcorporation]

Really cool and so useful. just one question : where is your practice room in this video ? ... just to say, if you need to clean something or if it's in mess, i can help you to take 1 or 2 stuffs !

[@dmpsodapop]

unbelievable!!!!! what kind of sticks does he use?!

[@drummeralbertrivera9577]

He uses his own Promark Signature model.

[@Ikillpeopleforfree]

Even his china cymbal stand is dancing with the beat. The force is strong with this one.

[@jabezscratch]

@drumswhilegolfing101 Yes, he plays a custom Pearl kit, close to a Reference model.

[@julianisdope]

the beautiful thing is that there is no better

[@Reiko112233]

@2009Panos Thanx Bud! About that press roll, could it be a double, making it six notes?

[@hunterlpdc94]

this dude is freakin' crazy!!!!!! super technical.

[@Reiko112233]

Does anyone know how he does that machine gun fill at 2:53-2:54? It's so smooth

[@soduno596]

Is it just me or does Todd Sucherman looks a little bit like Richard Hammond (top gear)? :-) Absolutely fantastic drumming as always with mr. Sucherman

[@KyleMack71]

Anyone know what the hand pattern is at 2:45?

[@emman1m1]

I want to learn this ghost notes

[@danielsili]

Sorry for my brazillian friend here...Todd is not there to teach us baião, but to teach ghost notes in musical contexts. The pattern was a "Baião like" and is really right to say so. People just dont get it and always have to say bad things when they see a guy that master something. Learn from what he have to say, that are pretty much a lot of stuff, and the world will be a better place...

[@MrAvengedDrummer]

Going to his clinic tomorrow!

[@sipzter]

Damn fine playing..........

[@rhythmman6450]

my new found hero!!!!

[@stevedrum50]

I Todd. Your Videos , Just Make Better Better . Very educational your amazing drummer amazing teacher thanks for your inspiration Steve drums

[@SERCHSOS3722]

That room is a wet dream!

[@adrimaulanasadira]

i saw sonor kit right there :P legendary kit :D

[@TheRealDrumWhisperer]

@mortenic It sounds killer at this speed-just speed up & catch up. The groove is smooth as butter! The whole idea is to keep the same groove at different tempos without making it choppy...like he just did. Now don't be jealous! lol Just messing with you on the "jealous" part.

[@tobiasstergaard1648]

Todd “Superman”?

[@survivortimes2]

My friend said he's never seen a Pearl kit played well. I showed him this \m/

[@Getchafuck1]

one of a kind.

[@bryan810615]

thumbs up if you are amazed by the mountain of drums that showed up in 0:54 and his skill !!!

[@FONO63]

His hair-dryer is as good as his drums.

[@FernandoCuadro]

When he accents 2 and 4 it's the classic 80's Bruford rhythm.

[@snaredude10]

i bought the dvd and the only thing that urked me the whole dvd was him not hitting in the center of the snare..

[@kasuu5821]

That´s drumming, baby!

[@roboverholt9959]

My problem is I keep accenting both notes on the snare...

[@mtndewman1022]

whats the china on his right? the paragon 19 china?

[@CamiloMoyaBaterista]

with carmine appice method it's easy learn ghots notes, and apply with song of cold play or hoobastank, dream theater and pantera

[@bogidrums]

First I was like: Oh, this isn't that hard. Then I crapped myself.

[@LEONARDRUM]

Amazing Drummer...

[@Taikomaniac]

Steve Smith totally on this

[@PinkNinja930]

I didnt even see that stupidly small drum untill i heard a brilliant tom pop and was like WTF!? That was sick!

[@Richarddrummerzabala]

Is great!

[@riceboy287]

I found out about him through Vic.

[@groovesville1179]

On your mark! Get set!Go!!! Amazing!!

[@leddrummer6893]

I discovered that stuff myself when in was 12xD

[@Boeingx-sr8pb]

Most awesome drummers have mustaches like John Bonham, Mike Portnoy, Neil Peart, Dave Lombardo, and of course Todd Sucherman

[@carcassgrindcorpsesc]

@gtrocksyosocks todd is amazing, not only great hands and great technique but great FEEL and great GROOVE, he is a complete drummer, i dont think he can play extreme metal, but everythng else i think he is able to play

[@jubankta1627]

I got one thing to say that poor little lonely 8-inch Tom sitting over to Todd's left just kidding great playing as always

[@Clance_ashley]

I wanna know where he lives, LOOK AT THAT ROOM!

[@davidclark2458]

Good Lord!

[@btsdrummer1]

I am sure that if he wanted to hit in center of the snare he would. You don't get to this level without knowing how to play almost anything you want, and in any way you want. Did you ever think that just maybe he didn't want to hit in the center for effect???????????

[@VeryScaryBiscuits]

I'm sure he played this better then Steve Smith ever could! Even if he was the original inspiration

[@kylewest2826]

Anybody know what hats he's using here?

[@BrandonGebbia]

+Kyle West AAX "14 Sabian

[@TheMassimop]

drum machine???

[@stevedrums1675]

Boy he has lots of Steve Smith in him. And that's meant as a compliment.

[@esond]

LOOK AT ALL THOSE GODDAMN DRUMS ALL OVER THE FUCKING PLACE

[@956miggz]

dayum

[@primeiroacorde]

he talks about steven smith in enigmatic oceans part 2 - jean luc ponty

[@thegido]

ชอบครับ

[@Taikomaniac]

1987 STEVE SMITH Drum Video Part 1

[@backbeatbobby]

no dislikes here, flawless technic

[@barad-dur9236]

First half of vid- “okay, cool” Second half- “nope”

[@mjm5081]

❤

[@Zhaggysfaction]

That might actually be a Pearl Reference kit cause the lugs are the same and the Masterworks lugs look very different. But I haven't seen that finish on a Reference kit before but I guess big artist could get whatever finish they want on whatever series. I could be wrong though.

[@KnoffMan]

unlike thomas lang and marco minnemann, i feel like this dvd is packed FULL of shit i will actually practice and use.

[@1969shittalker]

neil peart of rush is the best

[@stefanobaggio1724]

Al Pacino drummer 😁😎

[@drummerinla]

@5ashuford Out of all the notes played there was that one little mistake. Epic fail?? really??

[@wendileona]

@Esdras2708 Todd Sucherman replied to you. He just didn't quote you so it probably missed it reaching you. I don't understand the egos and all the feces references in many of these comments. Kind of crass and comments like yours Esdras are a bit on the envious side. Shame. Drummers are a 'brother/sisterhood' in many ways. - Gary