Top 5 Stewart Copeland Drum Beats Every Drummer Should Know | Stephen Taylor Drum Lesson

[@jillhoover3580]

My Drum Teacher at the very first couple of lessons told me to pick a drummer to emulate! I went home and listened to the Synchronicity album that my brother. gave me for my birthday. I picked Stewart ( he is my fave), and my teacher told me to pick someone else. I persisted. I listened and listened! Played and played. In my third year our choir teacher had me play as part of the show band in Disneyland. A lady walked up and told me that I sounded like Stewart Copeland. I cried. It made me so happy. What an amazing compliment!!!

[@noahstrodtman6121]

holy shit bro, great success

[@powbobs]

@@noahstrodtman6121 A bro named Jill?

[@radiohead2206]

Start a channel 🎉

[@jaibird.]

Keep it up! Never ever ever ever ever stop playing like Stewart or like your self!

[@jabes1992]

The Hihat break on “Walking on the Moon” is still one of the sweetest things that I’ve heard.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Jabes Saitanan it’s fantastic. There is quite a bit of delay on that section so it sounds like he’s doing more than he actually is. But recreating that part with the reverb live is ALOT of fun

[@ih8suvs]

@@StephenTaylorDrums Yeah, is that just a paaradiddle (sp?) with delay?

[@robin_holden]

Dude played with delay live too. That takes serious balls. And good monitoring.

[@gateslattes4686]

Drums were too loud. Ask sting!

[@jabes1992]

@@gateslattes4686 yeah. But it’s still awesome

[@Joe_Smo]

He is just soooo smooth in his fills, changeup and nonlinear fluid precision. My personal favorite drummer.

[@harrisonmyers1572]

His groove for ‘Spirits in the Material World’ is a trip. Not because it’s a difficult rhythm but because of where the guitars and synthesiser come in; it feels like they’re playing quarter notes but it’s actually on the upbeats.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

That's the way it is with so much of their music...his part is great because of the parts that surround it. Such a solid band

[@Equinox1.5]

Stewart Copeland always said how important it was for him to pay attention to everything going on in the band while he was playing - to himself, to Andy and Sting, to other instrumentalists, if they were there - to immerse himself in the totality of the sound and to play accordingly, rather than concentrating solely on his own playing.

[@robin_holden]

The intro fill to that song always wigs me out. I'm pretty sure it starts on the 3, but he's played that fill in other songs starting on the 2-and, so he's a tricky bastard.

[@DolkkarToyznstuff]

His odd approach to simple orchestration tripped up a lot of drummers, including myself when first attempting to play along with him. Once you understand what's going on it's like, ahh!, I get it! Great stuff!

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Q's Reviews Lol, so many of his tracks had me tilting my head

[@DolkkarToyznstuff]

@@StephenTaylorDrums The song that really kept me up at nights was Driven to Tears. But yes, I experienced the same head tilting you did for sure.

[@jeffriddle2889]

The beat described for "King of pain", had a similar feel to "Every step". Playing along to the police is like taking a drum lesson! Top notch breakdown and very instructive video! Thank you!

[@pasodeminick]

Silence is music too. Copeland was a master of silence instead of drumming as fast as hell, something he could easily have done.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Totally agree. Silence is one of the most under utilized tools by many drummers. Was just speaking to a student about this.

[@robin_holden]

"Invisible Sun" is a great example of that. I love the arrogance of the verse beat. Probably came up with it at a sound check!

[@markdemell3717]

Silence is Golden.

[@IAmInfinitus208]

Like how King of Pain starts!

[@suhan8382]

If you talk many words nobody would listen to you.

[@stichwynston1100]

Stewart's playing on Murder By Numbers is probably my all time fave groove of his, especially near the end of the tune where he plays a Tony Williams lick (grouping eighth-note triplets into four - playing the first three of those eighth-note triplets and leaving out the fourth eighth-note triplet). And the crazy part about it is that I'm sure he never listened to Tony Williams because he's been quoted as saying that he hates jazz, even though he plays like a jazz drummer).

[@Adrien-Drums]

Stewart Copeland put me through drums 👌cheers bro

[@denisetiawan5423]

Sotoy lau lah !

[@thebiglebowski9849]

I was watching Rick Beato and he got Murder By Numbers figured out (the beat anyway - and I figured out the rest). If you follow the kick drum you find Stewart is playing 4/4 time. The kick is on 2 and 4. Sting comes in on 1 on bar 9 if you follow this pattern. Andy comes bar 17 with in Sting coming in on 1 again (each line of lyrics is about 2 bars long). What Stewart is doing is playing quarter note triplets on the hats, while on the cross stick is he playing the same quarter note triplets but plays a rest on every odd numbered beat of the cross stick. On bar 8, on the kick, the 1st note is a triplet with the first 2 beats of the triplet being rests (plays the third beat of that triplet), followed by a quarter note rest then 2 quarter notes. You are correct, it is deceptively simple (about 95 BPM). I wrote this out in MuseScore and played it back - exact match (I have been able to read music sense I was 13, I am now over 50 :) )

[@ricardofranciszayas]

You should be grateful he’s talking and explaining things so well. So stop whining, all of you “Too much Talking” people. Steve is a master teacher.

[@markdemell3717]

Free lessons and they still complain ,I'll bite my tongue on this one because I have only expletives on my mind .Take care dude .

[@TheBoss_4151]

To be fair, it is a lot of talking.

[@JukkaTarvonen]

1) Hole in My Life (1978) 1:22 / 2:32 / 3:00 / 4:00 / 4:15 / 4:31 / 5:08 Normal Tempo 2) Murder by Numbers (1983) 5:50 / 6:49 / 7:30 / 7:52 / 8:01 / 8:26 / 8:49 Normal Tempo 3) Roxanne (1978) 9:58 / 10:10 / 10:30 / 10:41 / 10:50 / 11:11 / 11:39 Normal Tempo 4) Wrapped around Your Finger (1983) 12:37 / 12:56 / 13:07 / 13:19 / 13:38 / 13:57 Normal Tempo 5) King of Pain (1983) 14:32 / 14:44 / 15:02 / 15:17 / 15:46 / 15:57 / 16:32 Normal Tempo

[@tjreyna1]

Nice job man! I'm also a huge Stewart Copeland fan and spent far too many hours as a teenage drummer in the 80's trying to mimic him without truly understanding what he was doing - LOL! My personal favorite SC performance, more for sheer energy and 'bad-ass-itude' than beat complexity is "Driven To Tears" from Zenyatta Mondatta! Never gets old! Keep up the great work man!

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Tommy Reyna that song is so good on so many levels.

[@mmoore0325]

Yes! My favorite. I listen to it almost every day.

[@robin_holden]

That intricate hi-hat with offbeat splashes near the end is insane.

[@silmarils94]

couldn't play it , very creative never had the bass drum right

[@jeffrichards5106]

Spirits in the material world, I like how Stewart adds that little splash cymbal in with all the rest of the magic!

[@federicolopezmusic]

The Police are my favourite band and your kit sounds beautiful

[@glynneowen]

Man, since I was a kid I‘ve been hypnotized these beats. Thanks for breaking them down.

[@TD12KX]

Nice job breaking those down, Stephen. I don’t know how you do it. Those were five easy beats to learn because you make them easy to learn. You are a gifted teacher. I never could have figured them out myself, Lord only knows I’ve tried over the years. Just don’t know how you do it. Thanks, man!

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

TD12KX Thanks so much my friend

[@astrosquirrel5038]

Copeland is one of my favorite drummers, but I've always been intimidated trying to learn his style. Thank you so much for breaking these down and making them make sense! My favorite is "Tea in the Sahara". Such a beautiful song and a great groove.

[@jedidrummerjake]

I ripped him off so much in the band I was in that I think I owe him some money.

[@constructivecritique4049]

Nah, I've blatantly ripped off many, many other bassists over my 37 years of gigging. Always remember. Have no shame. Lol.

[@MM1717mm]

Unlike every other critic in this comment section I appreciated your non playing parts...Clearly you too know how important Stewart Copeland has been to drumming then and now... paving the way for drummers of all styles ... it can’t be overstated how exciting Copeland’s drumming was and continues to be 🥁👍👍

[@jaibhimadevi5805]

"Everything She Does Is Magic" isn't particularly mind-bendingly complex, but it always got me air-drumming when it came on the radio!

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Same

[@yetidh9]

Synchronicity 2 is my favorite to drum to. Sounds so simple but you quickly learn, nothing is simple with Copeland. Some hidden floor tom hits and quite a bass drum workout.

[@grandpanonymousnonymous5834]

Hmmmm. I always loved playing to So Lonely.

[@MrLonewolf1984]

Thanks for the insight stephen..i have been a stewart copeland/police fan since the early eighties. .took up drumming because of this..voices inside my head is still one of many of my favourite copeland/police songs to get lost in its grooviness..

[@benparkes5939]

Lesson starts at 2:12. Great videos 🙌👍

[@Minecraftgiraffe12]

im a rlly new drummer + im loving learning abt famous drummer's styles - copeland is super interesting in the way he plays with silence

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Welcome to the drum fam!

[@elbettto]

Thanks for the video, Stewart Copeland is one of my favs, the way he plays is just amazing!

[@699sluggo]

"No Time This Time" from Regatta de Blanc is one of Stewart's greatest works.

[@edk0il]

Stewart's cymbal work make him stand out from the other boring rock drummers!

[@alvaroperez9995]

Good video, one of so many beats I like of him is the cymbals part at the beginning of "Driven to Tears". Hard pattern to follow

[@MrSpitfireMustang]

Steve, just play... then talk. What you have to say is quality, we just need to hear the goods first.

[@robertblackmon1]

U went on toooo long, I left.

[@hellojrod]

Stewart has left the building.

[@markdemell3717]

Your telling the teacher who knows better , how to teach ? Go to detention and listen to Liberace for three hours.

[@MrSpitfireMustang]

@@markdemell3717 not telling anyone anything. Just love to hear the drums then the analysis.

[@MrSpitfireMustang]

@@markdemell3717 "you're"

[@lozdrums7476]

The Bed's too big, No time this time or Synchronicity 2 are my faves. I saw him playing on Top of the Pops back in the day & knew I had to play drums

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Mr Sticksman Beds too big is such a killer cut

[@noferblatz]

Copeland described his drumming as simplistic. And that's true more or less, but he sort of gave it a left turn.

[@chrisjhiebert]

I know it involved a lot of tape echo on the hats, but his work in "Walking On The Moon" never fails to floor me.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Yea, it's so great. I've got a lesson coming that breaks out what he actually played, what was recording tricks, and how to recreate both. Such a classic song!

[@douglasscott7666]

This is one of the best "breakdown" videos I've ever seen. Thank you for this!!!

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Thanks So much Douglas. Glad it helped my friend

[@justmytwocents5166]

As a drummer who taught himself (play by ear/not that great with sheet music), I really had no idea what you were saying. I only understood when you started drumming hahaha. Very helpful though, especially playing slow at first and bringing it up to tempo. Great stuff thank you!!!

[@gmoney1592]

I agree with everything you said about Stewart Copeland. This is a great lesson . Great grooves . Looking forward to learning theses and breaking them out . Thanks for sheet music. Your lessons help us more than you know . Thanks !!

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Gary C. Thanks Gary...and you bet!

[@krugmeister7301]

Love the POLICE and Stewart Copeland's drumming! ...Love ..Bring on the Night..Oh My God...Walking on the Moon....Wrapped Around Your Finger...

[@billbigler1366]

Stephen absolutely love the way you teach grooves and fills. Keep up the great work. Bill.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Bill Bigler thanks so much Bill!

[@franciscomadrid8594]

Miss Gradenko... sir and thank you for your very pedagogical class

[@tomjackson8895]

This is soooo cool Stephen! I'm always glad that you are able to dissect and figure out these cool beats. And then actually share them with everyone! Looking forward to learning these beats.

[@YanksOnTop]

he's easily one of the most underrated drummers ever. That guy live is unbelievable. I'm so glad I got to enjoy the police a few times live.

[@MilitaryAV]

Underrated? Are you crazy?

[@powbobs]

He is definitely not underrated. He’s always on people’s lists of best ever drummers.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Get the sheet music here: bit.ly/2Py1UWs *Subscribe to my channel or I'll steal your cymbals:* bit.ly/2AyH1Fb Stewart Copeland is one of the most well known rock drummers of our time. His unique drumming style brought world rhythms to the drumming center stage. Stewart Copeland, The Police, and a drum lesson...what could be better? Check out more Stewart Copeland drum lessons here: Top 5 HiHat Licks to Sound Like Stewart Copeland: kzbin.info/www/bejne/moi7oWxopM6ipJY Top 5 Stewart Copeland Drum Fills Every Drummer Should Know: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mX3NeIqEadiVY5Y Top 3 Stewart Copeland Drum Intros: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imTTqWt_gbqEnKs Message In A Bottle Drum Lesson: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqjIo4arZ8-cY7s "Roxanne" drum lesson: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIqVZmSAp7ykq5o "Every Breath You Take" drum lesson: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y17GkmyslMtmndE Leave a comment below and let me know your favorite Stewart Copeland drum beat!

[@RJ-ox8on]

Thanks as always Stephen. Currently my fave groove of his is Bed's Too Big (live). If you ever take requests I want to offer this song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3ashoKnlK2Vp7c

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

I couldn't agree more about Stewart Copeland's importance in the music world. I'm sure this is subjective, but I truly feel that without Stewart on the kit, The Police might never have made it. That's not to say that Sting and Andy might not have still been famous musician's in their own right, but I think Stewart's style made that combination sound so different that the three of them just clicked (professionally, anyway). Cheers.

[@lspyderp]

Just been backtracking your older videos, and really glad to see u covering Stewart and Dave Grohl, these beats, especially Dave's, are tricky, and very good for brain to body members coordination. Thanks.

[@hoogmeulen]

Great grooves, very well explained. Cool cymbals. Thank you.

[@learnngwell]

Truly excellent, Stephen. I remember hearing most of these for the first time, and they remain such icons in my life. Thanks for so many great lessons.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Stephen Humphrey You bet Stephen!

[@dteed6282]

WHAT?! No Walking On The Moon? Seriously? That beat is what made him a drumming GOD!

[@christschinwon]

So true. I guess other videos show this in 2 different ways, how he played it with reverb added and how to play it without the reverb but still sounding similar

[@grahamketcheson]

Watched this video before but this time, I really took more notice, to play along with you and those grooves. I've played those songs before but fudged some of the little nuances of the open hats (some of the kicks that fall in the snare beat etc etc and so this was really good session to figure out the songs by one of my favourite drummers of all time. Thank you.

[@alansmyth2204]

Every breath you take my fav simplicity but beautiful drums especially the end

[@Scottjazz55]

Great lesson. Thanks.

[@robertlatham484]

Whoa I was just practicing some Copeland licks. I've been hoping you'd do this series. Thanks so much.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Robert Latham you bet Robert!

[@bobisadrummer]

Copeland's my favorite drummer, oddly enough though, my favorite performance of his is from the 2008 version of Wrapped Around Your Finger in Japan. Such a cool percussion set up.

[@Ticonderous1]

That Wrapped around your finger was absolutely epic brother .. i concur ..

[@IanJessup1]

check out the 1980 live at Hamburg video, esp of Bed's Too Big Without You

[@charlesavino8826]

Thanks Steven, you really have a great way to break these beats down. I remember playing in cover bands in the 80's and attempting to learn these tunes with a cassette tape- ugh! I always loved how Copeland would mix these cool beats with straight 2 and 4 beats in the chorus- just genius. I also recall an interview with Copeland in the early eighties where he said it wasn't just a mix with reggae, that he had grown up in a military family that lived all over the world including the Middle East and he listened to all sorts of music as a kid. That, he said, was what influenced him. Keep the lessons coming!

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Thanks and you bet Charles!

[@bikefixer]

I love Copeland's use of his ride cymbal on the choruses of "Don't Stand So Close To Me." It's like he plays the melody on the cymbal.

[@3May]

Stephen, thank you very much for breaking these five down for us. These are going right into my practice time. One request I had, only because I'd hoped to see it and did not, was a quick video breakdown of the beginning of "Every Little Thing She Does (Is Magic)". It's a tricky part for me to figure out, and if I saw it I think I could finally get it. Anyway, thanks again for all of these, looking forward to your next batch.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

3May I have one coming where I look at the beginning of that song

[@neekondrums]

Stewart Copeland was such a huge influence on me I can't even begin to go into it, but the best all-in-one example of what I love about his drumming has got to be "One World (not Three)" from _Ghost in the Machine_. It's just section after section of master classes in improvising around a groove.

[@robin_holden]

That's their purest reggae song, so it makes sense that he'd be the most excited playing that one. What's great about that one is how he straddles the line between swung and straight, so he can throw both kinds of fills in.

[@66meikou]

@@robin_holden GITM was their best album imho. Omegaman is my favourite.

[@robin_holden]

@@66meikou Yeah, there's boundless energy on Omegaman, especially that outro. Personally, I prefer the first three albums, as the synths get a little bit in the way of the pure power trio attack mode that they unleashed in the early days. There are some great songs on the later stuff, though.

[@66meikou]

@@robin_holden I grew up with the first three. I thought GITM was the pinnacle of The Police as a band. I knew of The Police back in the UK. so when I was over here, all my school mates were going on about zeppelin and aerosmith etc. The first three tracks were pop but by the time you get to the last three, it's pure class.

[@kenvance5456]

Thank you so much. I'd always felt Stewart Copeland was too far out of my league but after watching your video and the breakdowns I think I can pull some of this stuff off. My favorite Copeland/Police song has always been Bring on the Night and that off-time bass drum groove.

[@planpitz4190]

So clear! Even for the beginner ! Thank you.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

plan pitz so glad to hear it was clear!

[@Rosie-chen]

I am not a drummer but I like him very very much ❤excellent teaching!thank you!

[@BludgeonRiffola87]

Thank you for this, Stephen. Your teaching really helps me learn how to count and break down a groove. I learned to play by listening to records but never learned to count properly. I love your lessons and still feel that your Drumeo lesson on fills everyone should know is their best all time.

[@andytheindividual3862]

To the people saying just play, you know that knowing the "why" instead of the "what" is equally as important in drumming? You should be thankful he is breaking down everything.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

The internet loves to just learn parts separate from the history of the player, band, song, style, etc. Which is cool. But it leaves the parts sounding very unauthentic and shallow (to my ear at least). I can't stand trying to replicate a player or part that I don't know any background on.

[@andytheindividual3862]

Stephen Taylor yeah.. cause you cant. Yeah you can hit the drums when you are supposed to.. but what does each note really sound like ? Hard to know that without getting background. Drumming is much more than hitting stuff. Its unique and tender for each note played. Guess that's what the difference between being a musician and being an artist is!

[@kevinconnor6035]

My issue (which other comments seem to convey) is that he doesn't play the groove until after he's broken it all down. It's a counterintuitive method and it can be confusing. It's hard to appreciate what he is explaining without context. What all the best teachers I have seen do is play the groove once at full tempo so we can understand its basics, and then break it down for the "why." Then they play the groove at half tempo so you can really hear each note distinctly. Then they play it at full speed again, and by that time, you know the groove and all its component parts. I don't think people are asking him to *just* play. They're asking him to play it first, so we know what he's explaining.

[@robwestndrumr7648]

Great videos Stephen...keep up the good work!

[@James-qz2ny]

Iconic understatement

[@Steve-cc4tl]

Great video man! One of my favorite Police songs and SC drums, is Walking on the moon. Love it.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Steve B oh yea, for sure a classic

[@tdrum21]

One of my all time favorites as well 👌🏽

[@mikejoseph3880]

That last one you demonstrated is very much like Stan Lynch on Tom Petty's Good Love Is Hard to Find. Same era as well. Thanks for your channel.

[@tdrum21]

When he “splashed” onto the scene. 😜👌🏽 One of my favorites as well. Police are one of my top bands of all time

[@kickbiker7920]

Coincidentally 5 of my top Police tunes. Great clarity with your explanations! Brilliant!

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Kick biker thanks so much

[@a.trevino4426]

Best explanation on to how to listen and feel the songs.

[@songworx]

Play the beat upfront in your presentations "then" deconstruct. Play it often during explanations. Peeps will love it.

[@MM1717mm]

CJ deVillar you forgot to add PLEASE to that request lil man 😉

[@markdemell3717]

Your doing a bang up job Stephen ,please don't change a thing .CJ devillain ,be thankful that you are getting free lessons ,do not be an ingrate and show a little respect!

[@songworx]

@@markdemell3717 I gave Stephen some constructive advice on his video editing. It has 53 likes and a thanks from Stephen. It's best to avoid managing people on the internet. Cheers

[@markdemell3717]

@@songworx It's best to have a sense of humour and know when some one is just messing with you ,I was joking,geez ,lighten up.

[@markdemell3717]

@@songworx Oops I mistook you for some one else ,I meant what I said ,you are trying to mange me now .Just drop it and move on .

[@c.brogansavage3385]

This is a brilliant video. I’m about to embark on playing the Police so this has been hugely helpful.

[@alienair1748]

For the critical folks here, I think you've done a fine simple explanation of this not so simple to do track(Murder). I couldnt have done it better. From 8:00-9:12, you execute it.

[@170adamb1]

I play in a ska band that plays original music. 9/10 of my drum beats were all nicked from Stewart!! Because I grew up listening to the beat, the specials and all the old traditional ska hits. Playing the bass drum on the 3 always came naturally to me!! I remember a much better drummer than me, coming to me for a few lessons in ska drumming!! This guy was a monster rock drummer, but he just couldn't get his head round not hitting the ONE!!

[@brandonkain9231]

Man I love this channel...there is so much to take to the kit with every video...thanks for doing what u do👊

[@danahern2844]

Congratulations on taking all the life and soul out of Stewart Copeland’s brilliant technique which is based mostly on feel.

[@kyleread2524]

Seriously cool. Great, understandable instruction. Love Stewart & The Police. Thank you.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Kyle Read You bet Kyle

[@cinemaocd1752]

Growing up playing drums as a teenager and loving the Police was never being able to play my favorite songs! They were just too difficult. I'd love to have them broken down for me, like this.

[@robertk2007]

His effects added to his beats

[@CarvedTop]

I can’t wait to hear your series on the soundtracks Stewart composed for Spiro games.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Lol

[@davidarmstrong4743]

Topper Headon is definitely one the the most underrated and under talked about drummers out there. His work with The Clash was bloody brilliant!

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

David Armstrong it’s stellar. They wouldn’t have been the Clash without topper. One of my favs.

[@djkentuckyham]

I don't play drums, but I know every single Police song ever recorded and "One World" stands out as one of the grooviest Stuart drum patterns.

[@debralynnpaxton5238]

Fantastic lesson ! :D

[@brucepedelty790]

My favourite beat of Stewart Copeland is King of Pain 👍

[@kylepatton1048]

Dude, the tone on your bass is sick!

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Thanks Kyle!

[@SabiaCDO]

I was listening to The Police in my car, yesterday. I said to my wife: in the 90's, I focused on the lyrics. Then, as a guitar player, I focused on the guitar part. Now, as a beginner drummer, I cannot do anything but to focus on those sick drums. How could I be so deaf? Maybe because I have been a punk/ska person my whole life. Thank you, Stephen Taylor for this. I was going bananas in my car. I was wondering what hand he used on what part of the hi-hat/snare...

[@priceta992]

My favorite Copeland beats are "Every Little Thing.." and "Murder by Numbers," hands down!

[@marioortega7218]

Well done.

[@chriscaraviello7869]

King of pain is a beat I unknowingly play a lot! Thanks🚓🚓🚓

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

You bet Chris

[@KB-fo1sr]

Very informative. Thanks Stephen....

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

You bet!

[@yvondrum2934]

king of pain just genious!!!! killer man!!!

[@HotSauce5]

Aquarian heads are sick! Me, I use Evans

[@diegomorales8616]

In many interviews Copeland credits dabke & living in Lebanon more than reggae for his sense of accents and syncopation.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Yea, agreed. I’ve read that as well. Being exposed to music outside of your own culture really broadens your mind and options.

[@ellisweiner6405]

Well done! Nicely analyzed and explained. Thank you.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Ellis Weiner thanks ELLIS and you bet!

[@johnbaker8060]

Great video Stephen!

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

John Baker Thanks John!

[@Tubes12AX7k]

I would definitely add The Bed's Too Big Without You, especially with that portion that goes into 7/4.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Such a killer song

[@iloopedaround2798]

You should make a video about bill ward

[@austin78993]

His beat for bed's too big without you is another one that isn't difficult but it's innovative. He mutes the snare and just plays with one hand. Pretty cool sound it creates. No idea how he came up with that. I've never heard another drummer put his hand on the snare like that.

[@PAXZEROX]

austin78993 I've been doing that I didn't even no that was a thing I didn't even no who Stewart Copeland was i just liked to be creative with my drums

[@NotAFanAnymore]

Well done. Stewie waz class.

[@dallynsr]

Copeland is the man for sure. And since nobody ever notices I have to point out that his Paiste cymbals are part of his quality sound, just like Bonham had and even Moon. Zildjan Smildjan.

[@tonybletas930]

Copeland's drumming is so simple, so elemental and basic that I think I can definitely push him off the pedestal as One of The Greatest....in the year 8,000,004 AD.

[@MrNbvasquez]

You almost got jumped dude! Pretty sure he'll still be a master in 8,000,004. The police would've sucked without him

[@mirrorgrain5476]

He really made the One Drop so well known