★ Tom Sawyer (Rush) ★ Drum Lesson | How To Play Drum Solo & Drum Fill (Neil Peart)

[@DrumsTheWord]

You can check out a load of other Rush video drum lessons here if you like... kzbin.info/www/bejne/eInbfouBlJ18d8U

[@andylopez0731]

You are honestly a great teacher

[@tedrid100]

just bought your dvd rob been playing drums and bass guitar for the last 30 years never seen nothing like this best teacher on the planet hope you do very well with your teaching

[@sobellfanatic]

Found this today after mourning Neil's loss; Man you're a great teacher! Neil would be proud.

[@DrumsTheWord]

Very sad news to hear! But thank you for your kind words though...I appreciate that!

[@plainviewdrone2134]

Buddy you've done great. Excellent commentary, and for 25 yrs I'd never seen the fill broken down. Never bothered to youtube it either till just this second. Turns out I had it down pretty pat just off those years behind the steering wheel. The very last part of the fill was what I couldn't get, glad to see it. Well done!

[@Liverino]

thinking about playing this song gives me anxiety

[@jeffreymarcum9053]

Same man but today marks the day I start an endless journey of learning this shit lol

[@alfonsoplaceresyaguirre2248]

This is the best and clearest explanation I'd ever seen about these difficult Tom Sawyer drum bars. I'm practicing this song for my band and I was looking for something just like this! Thanks! 👌

[@DrumsTheWord]

Thank you, Alfonso. Glad to help!

[@1dramistas]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! YOU'RE AN AMAZING TEACHER ROB!

[@DrumsTheWord]

Thank you, Chris! Very kind of you to say!

[@andrewedis9907]

Neil Peart is a fantastic drummer and like you I kinda discovered his work later in my drumming life.

[@DrumsTheWord]

Thanks so much for letting me know, and for your kind business. I hope you get many hours of enjoyment from the video lessons. Happy drumming to you! Rob

[@PillowMethod]

I'm into this video, 4:30 and it has already been very helpful...thanks...I'm gonna be here till I get it down..... ;)

[@trinidadtobagogs]

just wondering..have you got it down ? you haven't got back to us

[@npww90]

Beast. I have been trying this song and it makes me want to cry.

[@DrumsTheWord]

Hey Patrick, Thanks so much, dude. I really appreciate your interest in what I do! I don't really practice every day any more but I used to get between 1 and 2 hours in a day. When I was studying for my Degree in drumming then I spent about 4 to 6 hours a day! Practicing properly is indeed an art form in itself. You REALLY need to split complicated parts up into smaller chunks which you then practice slowly until your muscles learn the movement.. Hope that helps, matey! Rob :)

[@colmgeraghty9116]

www.DrumsTheWord.com Hi, did u go to BIMM?

[@pyromanjake]

Neil Purt is an awesome drummer and he has really cool grooves in all of their songs. Rush is also amazing and my dad has all of their records

[@DrumsTheWord]

Thanks, Swifty. I really appreciate your support!

[@andresparradrumaths3651]

Excellent teaching! !!...just what i was looking for. ..greetings from colombia

[@jonagwoo]

Most professional drum lessons on the youtubes. cheers mane :)

[@plainviewdrone2134]

Also, there is one part missing. Clearly you play it better than I can, but you'll see as time goes by there will be people that read this comment who spazzed out on Tom Sawyer drum fill details for twenty years and they won't disagree. Drummers like to nit pick details, this is just detail tweaking its no insult to your skill. The fact you learned and are teaching this to others so fast is excellence. The detail: Missing rest after a cymbal crash. A micro rest, I've heard this song literally ten thousand times and held this drum fill as my personal goal since I was 14 :) so this critique is from pure love of the fill from ear memory. I don't read music, be patient with explanation. After the tom roll part where you can either use double bass or single base for the tom roll right in the middle part, the last part of that phrase is a micro rest just after the cymbal crash and its notably hard to accentuate it in my opinion. Of course I can't do it well, which is why I like to nit pick for it :) B

[@bengrimshaw4811]

Really useful, thanks very much for taking the time to put this together.

[@DrumsTheWord]

You're welcome, Ben...and thanks!

[@rhythmantic]

Thanks Rob, especially that triplet quad part. This tune's been in the cue for a long time to cover and I need more woodshedding on it, so your tutorial helped.

[@GrizzlyDave85]

Thank you so much! You always have videos that are easy to understand. Much appreciated!

[@andyg.3509]

Best break down of the triplet/quad thingy I've ever heard. You rock sir!

[@DrumsTheWord]

Thank you, Andy. You're welcome!

[@sergueykondrashov3534]

you teach superbly,massive thanks and respect for your input.my mood automatically gets better everytime i see such talented and comprehensible people.cheers!^-)))

[@DrumsTheWord]

Yes, it comes will full drum charts for all of the FULL song lessons, plus pdf notation for all individual beats, fills and solos.

[@Q1776Q]

What a GREAT explanation!!!

[@scorchwhammin]

Nice job on the song and lesson!..nice kit as well..I've got a DTXtreme RHP kit, but with the latest module, hex rack, cymbals, et..

[@lanceh4653]

Great lesson, thanks.

[@tastyj111]

great lesson man!

[@AmuseNS]

Very nice Rob, Neil really is a wizard behind the kit. I was wondering if you could do a lesson on some Incubus songs, for example the fills in Anna Molly.

[@DrumsTheWord]

Really good thanks. Lots. Cheers.

[@danielmacca7268]

That was such a great breakdown! Thank you. Fantastic teaching style.

[@DrumsTheWord]

Glad I could help, Daniel!

[@ohjidge]

great lesson! new drums sound great btw!

[@brennaldo101]

It's weird how happy I was when I saw your right crash cymbal moved more to the right. I know you had only just set it up, but in that last video I thought it was just so out of place lol Oh and as for this video. Wow, I gotta spend time learning this one!! :O

[@rcboffa]

I'm hearing a buzz in your recording. Nice drums, I have the DTX700K and love them.

[@williamwilbur]

Nice new kit, Rob! :D

[@billschwertfager6368]

Great lesson.

[@pg6649]

Holy crap you are freaking awesome!!!! I have been trying to learn how to play this song for the longest time, I couldn't find anyone to actually explain it well enough. You can read music too, kudos! I get excited watching you play this, I just have a huge burst of energy and feel like I need to practice right now! How much do you practice a day? Also do you have any tips to practice more efficiently? I am definitely going to get your DVD.

[@annemarieadhd]

This is super helpful! Thank you!

[@tastyj111]

i'm also thinking of buying the drum masters video song pack :)

[@MsVioletFlames]

I love your drum lessons...and your accent, of course! =D

[@harrikuikka9743]

Great tutorial! Though you start the fourth bar a little bit too early. It is a 16th note at the end of the third bar.

[@the1note]

Do you go into this level of detail in all of the video lessons in the masters pack?

[@bmilner5493]

Hey man , love the videos!! Do you have a lesson of the full song ? I'm willing to pay! Your a great teacher dude. Thanks

[@DrumsTheWord]

Thanks for your support! I don't have a full lesson. Sorry about that.

[@jimmygee5]

you're a good teacher

[@VermontPrepper]

Great instructions

[@DrumsTheWord]

Thank you! :)

[@GangGang-qk1se]

I was going to try to play this song until I realized there was double kick. I played the solo perfectly thanks to you except the double kick part I just used one kick and changed the notes to sixteenth note triplets. Maybe I'll try double kick but it will take a lot more practice.

[@Procraseighter]

I used a quick "heel-toe" on the parts with double kick to work it in there. My bass drumming ability greatly improved once I got that skill down and I'm able to do things now that I always thought I'd need a double pedal for.

[@GangGang-qk1se]

Procras10eighter 1992 I actually just got a double pedal on Christmas it didn’t take me very long to finish the song. But thanks for the advice

[@scottswift8153]

Id be intrested in what electric set you like the most and the break down of plus and negatives of each, also why you keep switching kits when each one on there own are really good kits.

[@scottswift8153]

their- for the nazies. Do you like rhis kit better then that high end roland you had, you dont see much on this kit you got. Looks sturdy.

[@magn8195]

Hi, are you playing the Tom Sawyer "double-bass drum" fill using a single pedal?

[@DrumsTheWord]

No, I am using the double pedal as I explain in the video. You could use a single pedal if you wanted to though!

[@Greg-Ski]

Could you please give us 10 Intermediate Drum Lessons like you did with the Beginner series, PLEASE?

[@DrumsTheWord]

Great, well please let me know if you ever have any questions about the Drum Pack and I'll be happy to answer them for you.

[@BruceBaxter]

Fantastic... Thank you!

[@DrumsTheWord]

Thanks, Bruce!

[@BruceBaxter]

@@DrumsTheWord I am a way away but Tom Sawyer is the ultimate goal for me to learn. I'll definitely be using your videos to help learn that. May even reach out for online lessons down the road. Here is my progress so far. kzbin.info/door/uPjokfGHPOE8wxSjoHxAZQ

[@martycarr6456]

Love the way you break it down, could you do hot for teacher ?

[@DrumsTheWord]

Yes, I like to think so. Thanks for your interest and please let me know if you have any further questions about the DrumMasters Video Song Pack.

[@MrTonyWilliams]

this is awesome!! "neil has a one hundred billion piece drum set..." hahaha great video!

[@Slinky108]

Love your vids! You have a great way of explaining how to play correctly! I do wish you'd have taught the fill at 2:10 though, its my favorite!

[@therevx5225]

Incredible video

[@DrumsTheWord]

Thank you!

[@therevx5225]

www.DrumsTheWord.com replying to comments on a near 8 year old video? Jesus Christ that’s some dedication, you earned yourself a sub.

[@mizza3000]

Thanks a Lot!

[@dvision23]

What kind of drums do you own? How much? Thanks.

[@alejandroheinrich]

I think what he meant is: "I was just wondering, can you change the kid around when you're playing for the camera like you did with your old one?". Hope it helps! :)

[@1dramistas]

Thanks!

[@peterag29]

you"re the best thanks! 🙌🏼

[@DrumsTheWord]

Glad I could help and thanks! :)

[@tastyj111]

well... does the pack come with all the scores/pdf's?

[@tastyj111]

great! definitely getting it... when i get enough money :D

[@drummerhammar]

Thanx!

[@dnorak]

I don't want to come across a know-it-all, as I'm here trying to learn the song myself. But when performing the 4th segment, you're leaving out a 16th note worth of space between beat 2 and the and of 2. The toms should start on the "and" of 2 and you're starting them on the "e" of 2. It happens on the full solo at the beginning of the video as well as during the explanation of the the 4th segment at 19:40. The transcription is correct, as I can tap the part out with the original.

[@ronggo_k]

well done bro ..

[@JoopDelingen]

Exuse my english :) on your old kit, you changed the position of your toms etc. Because you re left legged, but right handed (or the other way around). Is that still possible with the kit you ve got now?

[@markedwards3927]

Can I just ask, although you are a great teacher, and make everything look easy (even the Painkiller intro I watched you do a couple of days ago) I assume one needs a certain amount of experience to attempt these lessons?! I would love to play this stuff, but have only been playing for a couple of years, so probably need more of the basics under my belt first? Maybe you could rank your videos in terms of experience needed?

[@DrumsTheWord]

I do on the website, Mark. Please visit and take a look. Get back to me if you have any questions and thanks for your interest!

[@drummersaad]

Thank you.

[@DrumsTheWord]

You're welcome, Saad! :)

[@shikharjain6204]

in which part of the song do these bars come?

[@JocelynDang811202]

love this

[@knlklabacka]

What kit do you have?

[@duckmanchevelle]

count 32nd notes as one ta E ta and ta Ah ta

[@JoeBandyvoicetalent]

1 ta la ta lee ta 2 ta la ta lee ta etc...is how I learned!

[@123torrent]

Great demonstration. Not to be picky but just as a FYI, Neil's last name is pronounced "Pee-yart" , it's ok - most people mispronounce it like I did for many years. Cheers :)

[@iloveNgany]

Love the video but man I'm glad I bought a Roland kit...Yamaha sounds so rigid by comparison.

[@jeffreymorse6015]

Not bad for a quarter of what Neil Peart uses. I play drums and I play tom sawyer and several other rush songs, you need a few more Tom's and cymbals and learn Neil's rhythm timing. Neil himself that Tom sawyer was the most exhausting to play out of all the rush songs. If you play in his beats per measure and timing, you could play it alot better. BUT for the kit you have its not bad.

[@joaoluisbufaical994]

JOHN LENNON on the drums ???????!

[@tastyj111]

i had watched most of it when i posted that comment so i don't know what you're on about

[@andrewedis9907]

Ha God dammit you're here again 🤣🤣 love Neil Peart

[@DrumsTheWord]

Hey, you! :D

[@andrewedis9907]

@@DrumsTheWord I was struggling with the foot work and this helps so Thankyou!

[@DrumsTheWord]

@@andrewedis9907 Glad to help, Andrew! :)

[@MrLinkDay]

You just need to turn down the volume a bit... so it doesn't blows like this. But very good!

[@inakigarcia.estevez5442]

AWESOME!!!!!!!!! I have to practice this i will be the best drummer in the world!!!!! ;)

[@SISORI_SISORI]

YYZ next?

[@rhsry7260]

Lennon plays drum

[@emeraldcitypictures6274]

I could never play this in front of anyone I would be so nervous. 😂

[@DrumsTheWord]

I'm also a pretty shy guy, but you'll be amazed what you can do in front of an audience with a little confidence in your playing. Keep up the practice! Rob

[@emeraldcitypictures6274]

www.DrumsTheWord.com thanks so much man!

[@alejandroheinrich]

*kit

[@MarlonMuzic]

But that song was played with double bass drums.kick. u only have one

[@gamewizard7562]

He has s double bass pedal so it's the same effect. It's actually better to have one drum with a double pedal because you don't have to fuss with tuning two drums to sound exactly alike and setup and take apart is easier before and after a gig.

[@MarlonMuzic]

gamewizard nah thats lame

[@tylerchambers1775]

gamewizard Don't speak unless you have 2 bass drums. I do and I only take 1 to gigs. If 1 bass drum was better, Neil himself would use 1. Two bass drums gives a more true sence of drums, especially if tuned correctly.

[@MarlonMuzic]

no it sucks

[@MarlonMuzic]

they play single bass but its cooler with 2

[@KurtCobainNevermind]

If only this video was 30 seconds shorter..

[@adityatyagi4009]

His last name is pronounced "Peert" and not "Pert."

[@scottswift8153]

who cares

[@davidjohnson-fo7ze]

P EAR t say ear . points to ear pEARt.

[@DrumsTheWord]

Yep, I've got it now! :)

[@davidjohnson-fo7ze]

@@DrumsTheWord Well i only called him pert for the first 50 years of my life , better late than never lol

[@ZiinokZzHD]

Don't even try... I know you wanted to get the first comment.

[@ZiinokZzHD]

You didn't even watch the video...

[@philippefrancois2097]

Excellent!!! but Fuuuu....

[@JustLovingLifeDude]

No one will take you seriously unless you are actually playing THE DRUMS.

[@DrumsTheWord]

My followers will tell you otherwise.

[@kevinkhaleel4477]

savage

[@lukecarodrums]

Hey Alex s., nobody cares

[@tonyspro]

It's pronounced PEERT not PEAR-T