*Uptempo Jazz Ride* Cymbal Technique Lesson Drummer Ralph Peterson Playing Fast Swing Fast Tempo

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For nearly 30 years, Ralph Peterson has been one of the most distinctive and recognizable drummers in jazz. His talent and drive as a drummer, composer, arranger and bandleader set him apart as a Master among his peers. In 1980, Ralph was accepted into the Jazz Studies program at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Some of his teachers there included Kenny Barron, Paul Jeffrey and drummer Michael Carvin.
Peterson met master drummer Art Blakey in 1983. A few months after sitting in, Blakey called Peterson (then a college junior) to play along side him in his two-drummer big band. This was for a performance at the Boston Globe Festival. Ralph continued in the Jazz Messenger Big Band until Blakey's passing. Peterson takes seriously the honor and responsibility of being the "Last Messenger Drummer" and later paid homage to Blakey on his 1992 recording "Art." In 1985, a year after his graduation from Rutgers, Peterson was hired to perform with piano giant Walter Davis Jr., as well as with trumpeter Jon Faddis. Ralph has since become a member of the jazz elite. His recording and touring resume includes jazz greats like Terrence Blanchard, Branford Marsalis, Stanley Turrentine, David Murray, The Count Basie Orchestra, Betty Carter, and Michael Brecker.
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[@ACDCBoy62]

I love how he's leaning back at 1:34 like he just stepped on the gas in a fast car.

[@MegaLJ3]

Many years of experience and trial and error all wrapped up in a 6 minute free video. It don't get any better than this. Thanx Ralph.

[@user-ws7ge7sm4m]

thank you for the music :( live forever Ralph!

[@chungiemunchin]

Thanks for demystifying something that looks much harder than it is. I've found that the key to playing fast in any genre is relaxation of the hand and overall body. I am just learning to play a fast ride and it is coming along. However, I've a little ways to go before I may be able to play it like you. Thanks again!

[@billheideman4322]

Wow, THANKS! It all made sense when you said "like throwing a dart!" Now I'm relaxed and burning up the ride cymbal.

[@craigjackson3612]

Probably the simplest explanation of this technique that I have ever heard. Excellent!

[@peteywheatstraws4909]

Yep.

[@MsCjwoody]

R.I.P. RALPHIE!!! I will never forget our childhood years in Pleasantville N.J.! We played together on the Little League team and "BOY", how Ralph was a beast on the trumpet in the jazz ensemble and the P.H.S. Band. GONE TOO SOON!!!

[@65luds20]

Man, you are not only a great player, you are a fantastic teacher.

[@rondolce]

Nice little touch. I've been trying to get those fast triplets for a while.Thanks.

[@hexbadge]

What a stunning player, great teacher and a very engaging personality. Love Dezron's smile. He really is enjoying himself.

[@Fredshon]

One of the greatest explanation about a technique that it has been hiden for the youngest drummers. Great!!! God bless you, man!!!

[@rongrassi9114]

What a great lesson! Thank you for explaining this, Sir.

[@skyboundzoo]

props to the bassist too... gud gawd

[@noblejoeharris9536]

He be fingering it so passionately, women around 20 miles have their ovaries explode around him

[@farshimelt]

Right, he doesn't have any rebound to help him, has to move his fingers for every note.

[@markwalkerdrums]

Love you and miss you, Ralph! Rest in power. 🙏

[@madchops82]

Different strokes for different folks. Very nice technique.

[@maksqwe1]

I can see and hear their passion in this video. Very informative and inspiring. Thank you.

[@tedrid100]

great jazz drummer

[@electraluxx]

Thanks! The easy tempo “all day I can do this relaxed” shifting to the upbeat tempo was very informative.

[@octaviofuzzface]

Many thanks Ralph for sharing your knowledge!

[@majorjessecarnes5303]

KILLER drum technique!!!! I learned more in this 6 min video than I have in my entire life in percussion [ yes, I had poor form ]. Superb!!!!!

[@Jaydoug99]

REST IN PEACE Ralph !!

[@castlehilldude]

You Sir, are a drumming god! That is an excellent explanation. Thank you!

[@yironflas]

i love the face he makes while playing

[@erdemero]

what I think about this video that it is just such very good that makes every drummer should keep in mind because muscle and breathing issues are really important

[@brenmangood]

Bosphorus cymbals are a thing of beauty!

[@averyclarke7394]

Truly in jazz heaven now sir

[@kc5tng]

That was like the Staples commercial's Big Red Button - "That was easy~!!! I really appreciate that helpful instructional video - once in a while, something that appears to be extremely difficult is only something simple with a twist that is easy to execute as this is. I never play this style of music but its one more little addition to my "arsenal" of useable tools. Thank you so very much~!!!

[@farshimelt]

The same technique works for straight 16th's.

[@erichernandohernandezespin5445]

Rest in peace, Ralph.

[@Han-Solo459]

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[@realself1]

Great video. relaxation is all important, and training the left foot to stay relaxed and steady is the biggest challenge. good work Ralph, and thanks for posting

[@JorgeAndresGonzalez]

Excellent lesson! Its true that instinct will make you try to hold your breath and hit harder... Discipline is needed to master this

[@The007Javiercito]

I´m trying to learn to play jazz. Today I did a big step ahead!

[@dirkdaring2000]

Great lesson. I've been looking to solve the fast and quiet dilemma.

[@publiusPolis]

Mr Peterson, your swing is huge. Thanks man.

[@TimothyBolivar]

I gotta learn this, like seriously.

[@drummerchef851]

Mr Peterson, always loved your playing, we share a hometown and I worked for someone you know very well (10-1 or 700 should tell you who). A lot of great drummers from here. God bless!

[@Adrumz]

Mr Ralph plays so beautiful and also He has an amazing Ride cymbal technique!! Ricardo. from Brazil.

[@minusdrumsPlusEd]

I'm at the office right but I can't wait to get home to try it out. The lesson is as tight and economical as your playing. Great stuff!

[@dynasticlight8706]

Betty Carter ,was an Amazing instrumentalist / Vocalist. Used ,many talented Drummers etc. God Bless.

[@taigndrums5465]

"throw it like a dart or throwing knife", Ralph chill dude btw very helpful video

[@eugenemolfarov5346]

You are cool man and drummer, big bro!

[@jduke6]

fantastic video! Your expertise is much appreciated.

[@onesnarkybrit]

Thanks Ralph. A good, cogent description.

[@icecreamforcrowhurst]

this man's technique is a thing of beauty unto itself

[@Dardrum]

Totally impressed by that

[@vincentbuonora8477]

Simply great lesson! Thanks ❤

[@webstercat]

The video at 5:17 it one of the best examples of the technique I've seen and I've watched a lot of them to understand this technique. All I can think of the explain the feel is bounce and fluid with the hands becoming a spring mechanism. Thanks Much!

[@mtndewman1022]

1:34

[@BustedTs420]

lmao that face is fucking primo

[@DarthBoEar]

Lovely.

[@edmcclary]

wow!! great explanation. love your attitude!!

[@thesnakeskinboots4271]

Very very cool and you sir have good structure in your lesson teaching

[@007gumshoe]

Great time and i learned alot!

[@MarioAtheonio]

Bassist KILLING IT!

[@cksh11223]

thx a lot, i've wonder it for a while, very useful!

[@tonyarchermusic1]

Mr. Peterson was, and still is, one of my ALL TIME FAVORITE MUSICIAN! I have enjoyed this lesson IMMENSELY! GOD BLESS YOU Mr. Peterson and please take care of yourself because we need you BROTHER! Much Love and PEACE to you and yours. Tony Archer

[@jaisentorres7607]

the man who made lyndon rochelle a beast ! Mr. Peterson a living legend !!!

[@megamatt1915]

rest in peace ralph ❤️

[@rhythmantic]

Man that is slick. Looks like the stick and the law of physics (bounce and rebound) is doing the work.

[@DiogoMaia2]

Great lesson. Greetings from Brazil.

[@MazdaBass971]

That's fresh my brotha.

[@robertdevoy3119]

I like how the toms are positioned.

[@nadir6661]

I love this guy he way of teaching is so amazing........

[@geoffmasondrums]

great explanation, thanks!

[@Wightonian]

Hi Ralph, that's a great help and cool too! Thanks from Terry.

[@drumamaxas]

i wish i was black too!!!! but if somebody wants really to play like a black, he needs a lot of work on drums!! Ralph thank you a lot!!! George from Greece (Music is the only thing that really helps me in these difficult years)

[@smataure]

This is really great, thank you for sharing this wonderful video of how to swing so fast. I'm trying right away and it makes so much more sense for my practise! Thank you.. Sam

[@jts024]

hell, I even held my breath WATCHING this video

[@EddieJCampos]

Excellent explanation and demonstration! look forward to more.

[@garyridge3745]

Just great!

[@rodleao]

Fantastic!!!!

[@azraygun]

Thank you Master Ralph Peterson- you are showing me what I need to know...(you are cool),,,

[@chungiemunchin]

I'm still working on this technique but I am getting it down (finally). I've worked on it off and on for a while now. Thing is, I feel capable of playing some good jazz with the exception of up tempo stuff. I don't want to live in fear anymore of the leader calling an uptempo tune and me dying on the drums trying to keep up instead of setting the pace. This is THE technique that John Riley, Ed Soph and now Ralph teach. Get this and I'm ready to play with some playas!

[@billymakesmusic]

Ralph, You make it look so easy! It's like 11:15 PM and my wife would be very unhappy if I went to my set and worked on that technique. Thanks a million for the demonstration lesson! Billy

[@Hiramb100]

4:00 helps me a lot! Thank you!! And great groove!

[@mranonymous1966]

Totally inspiring!!!! HUGE thanks Ralph!!!!!!

[@arthurwashburn7624]

I just learned something. :) Fulcrum muscle instead of All Wrist. Awesome stick control. I'm going to start using this...

[@colin6768]

Excellent. I always wondered about the technique behind fast jazz ride playing. John Riley, the guy who wrote "The Art of Bop Drumming has a cool video about this as well.

[@Lehamic]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@khashidehghani3282]

Thank you so much

[@TheSetite]

Amazing! Thanks for the info.

[@44wb39]

Excellent technique instruction. Thank you.

[@greenforddrums]

love this. Good lesson.

[@RobertoHewitt]

Great lesson sir!!

[@sabshga]

Thank you for posting. Great breakdown!

[@antoniocognato5023]

Excellent! would like to see more jazz stuff. Beginners, moderate, basic stuff. jazz is tough :O(

[@Roberto47664]

Thank you for showing this technique, 'cos when it comes to fast tempo like that a lot of drummers will think, "oh that's too fast for my wrist" , I was one of them.

[@TheLardass5]

you are a very funny guy, I would love to play bass with you, you just taught my friend a lot, he just started liking Jazz, I would love to even just spend 5 minutes with you, I can tell you have a great soul

[@herodesh]

Hahahaha, this dude is so great! Yeah man! You're awesome! I wish i had a teacher like this one!

[@cymcyn]

Thank you! Great lesson!

[@toymachineskater96]

1:30 Can anyone else see Ed Edd & Eddy sprinting and screaming "Run Away!!!"?

[@josecarlosortiz8519]

Cool style. Thank you for sharing.

[@sjb8568]

I would love some lessons from you Wow!

[@djalexmac]

Whoever disliked this video aint a drummer.... Technique bang on the money, bit full on the way he describes it but hes right.... Technique is everything

[@MushroomMedia]

Thanks for the Aha! moment. Good explanation.

[@Suprkn1]

nice, i like it.

[@MikeMiheli]

Fantastic Info! Thank you! =)

[@ShartimusPrime]

Great lesson, thank you.

[@DF3R18]

Holy shit the great Shartimus is before us! Órale you really out here fam ✊

[@TheHemmes]

very clear and good Henk

[@garypugh1153]

great jazz cyms !

[@tonydir5673]

Great technique by Ralph up there with Tony Williams and John.Riley two others guys who have great jazz ride technique

[@AriomesterDaniel]

Thank you!!!!

[@OwrKeeng]

Anyone also really impressed when he balanced the stick on his finger like that while talking?