You Can Use Your Rock Fills When You Play Jazz🤘🏾

In this week's Jazz Drum Q-Tip of the Week drum lesson, I delve into the fascinating world of drum fills. If you're a rock drummer eager to explore jazz, I've got you covered. I'll break down six rock drum fills and demonstrate how to seamlessly incorporate them into your jazz drumming repertoire. Whether you're a seasoned drummer or new to jazz, these tips and techniques will enhance your drumming and help you bridge the gap between rock and jazz styles.
WALKING BASS PLAY ALONG
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ZILDJIAN CYMBALS
21" Bounce Prototype
14" K Constantinople Hats
TAMA STARCLASSIC DRUMS
14X18 BD
14X14 FT
8X12 TT
6.5X14 Starphonic Copper Snare
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[@jc3drums916]

I played tennis when I was in school, was even on my high school's tennis team. My friends quit the team and decided they'd rather play basketball (at the park, not on the team) though, so I more or less stopped playing after high school. 6:17 Was waiting for you to use the "Pat Boone Debbie Boone" fill in a jazz context, but alas, we only got Debbie. 🤣

[@coconutandrus4944]

Enjoy your trip !

[@drumqtips]

Thank you, I will

[@mikeanscombe9883]

Yeah! Rock, jazz, whatever - another intelligent dive into how we can try to become more musical, irrespective of genre… Thanks, Quincy - enjoy your time in SK!😎

[@drumqtips]

That’s right Mikey! Always good to hear from you my friend. Btw I’m back on home soil and had a ball in SK!

[@JunkerOnDrums]

Love the rock/jazz face :D Anyway rock comes out of jazz, and you hear a lot of even 8ths in modern jazz, but the dynamics is what makes jazz so nice to listen to.

[@drumqtips]

You’re spot on the money with that take my man!

[@ericpuente]

I’m with you on tennis - love it and have played since I was a kid with my dad. US Open is so much fun and great energy there! Safe travels and thanks for another great lesson 🙌🤘🎶🥁

[@drumqtips]

Oh man! I didn’t know you love tennis too EP. That’s why we get along so well:) Hope all is well!

[@RossJPerry]

tennis🤝drums

[@drumqtips]

Exactly my sentiments Ross👍🏾

[@gusdrumsandsk8androckandroll]

I love tennis too. Greetings from Switzerland!

[@drumqtips]

You better love tennis. Your from the homeland of the greatest tennis player EVER! Vielen dank my friend.

[@tobiasgebb]

Love tennis! Love jazz! About rock, it’s great to see players like Mitch Mitchel (Jimi Hendrix)and Ginger Baker (Cream) use their early jazz drum set training in a rock setting. 👍🏽

[@robeagar]

Excellent lesson, Q! Love your ideas to bridge between musical styles. You’re a fantastic player and teacher. Safe travels to Asia.

[@drumqtips]

Thanks so much Robbie!

[@cajonosaurus]

Hey quincy, nuvver great vid, have a safe trip my friend....

[@drumqtips]

Thanks my man and will do!

[@luiszuluaga6575]

Quincy, your teaching method is unmistakably clear and it compels us to look at practicing our craft as FUN, even as we stumble along. 😸👉🏼🥁

[@drumqtips]

Thanks my man Luis. Always great to read your comments my man!

[@carrerlluna66]

Quincy International ! Hey man from Nutty Ned en España ! Love the lesson and the application transformation from Rock to Jazz and back again. I'm sure you have heard some of the better Rock Masters but my faves are the 60's and 70's guys because of their love for jazz ! Like Mitch Mitchell w Jimi Hendrix, Bonham w Led Zep, Ian Paice w Deep Purple, Aynsley Dunbar w Zappa, Clive Bunker w Jethro Tull, Ginger Baker w Cream and Mike Shrieve w Santana. Serious rudiment alchemists and masters of time and space. Love the Korean BBQ too, mmm-mmmm!

[@drumqtips]

Nutty Ned. Now that has a ring to it! Thanks for sharing that thorough list. Now I have my rock homework cut out for me. Gracias Nutman

[@coconutandrus4944]

Thanks Quincy ! Good mix of jazz and rock fills . I’m enjoying using your suggestion of adding a “bop” during my rudiment practicing; makes it easier to count and have fun with most of the rudiments! So simple yet effective.

[@drumqtips]

Rock on my man👊🏾

[@CharlesTPrimm]

Hey man I dig tennis too! And another great, helpful lesson. Appreciate so much

[@drumqtips]

Always happy to know there other crazy tennis-loving drummers out there. Cheers Chucky!

[@jeffc21-12]

Great stuff! There truly is no limit to the possibilities in music creativity

[@drumqtips]

Couldn't agree more Jeff!

[@abatti95]

monday is a good day because it’s a Q day! obrigado pelos ensinamentos!

[@drumqtips]

Obrigado my man🙏🏾

[@peterevans366]

Tennis and tumbleweed spring to my mind😉 Another insightful brilliantly performed lesson the jazz part 😊 love the drumming on M J "rock with you".A lot of the early rock drummers took a large slice of jazz to the other side☠️🥁Safe journey to Seoul

[@drumqtips]

My man PE! Many of the great rock drummers get a lot of their shtuff from jazz greats. Btw, Korea was a blast!!

[@peterevans366]

@@drumqtips Thanks and really appreciate you replying 🙏I don't know how you have the time in your obviously busy schedule I struggle to get a practice session in on a daily basis 😯 Respect👍 Very glad you had a fab time in Korea😊

[@tomcarr4630]

Fun lesson! You must have a fascinating passport. (I enjoy watching tennis. Never could play. My dad was quite a good player!)

[@drumqtips]

60 countries and countless cities later, my passport is gotten good useage:) Thanks as always TC

[@CharlesTPrimm]

Steve Jordan might just be the best rock drummer around and he can also play jazz with the best of them. Not surprisingly Jordan’s a disciple of Charlie Watts. Great video. Cheers🎉

[@drumqtips]

Steve Jordan is a beast! Love his playing. Simple, in the pocket and strong💪🏾

[@stevenwring7317]

Hi Quincy, yes I play tennis as well, I play it like my drumming.....badly😂, still it helps to keep the body knackered!, enjoy your trip, you do get around a bit!, if you ever get to Bristol UK we will have to meet up and you can hear just how bad I am😂 in fact, on reflection, you really don't want to hear how bad I am!

[@drumqtips]

Love your humor (spelled humour in your parts) Stevie! If you can play drums and tennis at ANY level, you’re winning in my book guy👊🏾

[@carrerlluna66]

I love tennis, but the way it's presented now and the players are soooo pressurized it kinda lost some of the fun. My Mom was/is passionate about tennis, taught us how to play and I got pretty good too. Got to get back into it man. In the 1970s at the old Forest Hills I saw Borg, Connors, Arthur Ashe , Evert, Rosewall, Laver , Newcombe, Pancho Gonzales, Virginia Wade, Ilie Nastase, Martina, Billie Jean King, Stan Smith, Yvonne Goolagong... Even though it was a serious competition, it still had a relaxed vibe and players were totally approachable. Great memories.

[@drumqtips]

Wow you saw the true legends or this sport. Lucky you! You get the Best Tennis Comment Award so far:)

[@ChrisHenrick]

This is so good! Wish I had someone point this out to me when I first started learning jazz, it would have made such a difference in my confidence when playing jazz. Maybe you could even keep pushing this idea of rock & jazz overlap with other elements of drumming like groove, for example half time shuffles a la Bernard Purdie and John Bonham. Just a thought!

[@drumqtips]

Good idea Chris! Thanks for the idea. Glad you enjoyed the lesson.

[@mrmisfit635]

Awesome lesson, Q! As an avid listener and player of Rock and Jazz, this was a dream video. Hope to see some cool things from your trip. Play safe!✌🏼

[@drumqtips]

I made this video exactly for drummers like you:)

[@timcline2799]

Me tennis. Watch all the opens. Thought I saw you on Tsn fan cam 😅

[@drumqtips]

Ha! That would be funny if you actually saw me.

[@timcline2799]

@@drumqtips Coco really hit her stride. Happy fan here. Though I wanted eggy to win mens. ( My nickname for Medvdev ) funny when Novak jumped net to see if he was alright & eggy ‘ get back over ‘

[@davidfriedlaender4130]

Tennis! for real

[@drumqtips]

Love tennis. For real!

[@user-gn9hm1tz8f]

So... where can I go to meet you in SK?

[@drumqtips]

Go to www.lisasung.com. She has the tour listed there. I’m in Korea until Friday. Hope to see you!