Yussef Kamaal - Strings of Light (Yussef Dayes) / Beat Breakdown / Drum Lesson

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[@LucasFerreira-hy4sn]

The first cycle of chords is AbM7, CM7, EbM7. The melody itself is just G, B and D, you can add it as a higher note sometimes The next cycle, that starts at 2:32 is BbM7, BM7, CM7, then BM7 and CM7 keep repeating, you can add the same way, Bb and B as the melody that repeats On 5:23 Three chords are played, Bbm7 starting on Ab, Gbm7 starting on E , CM7 starting on G and BM7 starting on Gb and they also repeat, with the melody on F, Db , E and Eb. As it is played on a synthesizer, there is a lot of spontaneous sound customization, so it may vary a little bit. For whoever plays the keys. Time marks based on the original song.

[@DrumHubTuition]

Dope man, thank you! Alex 👊

[@LaurenceSouthDrumsUK]

Would you ever consider notation for Keep On by Alfa Mist? Its 10 minutes long but would love to see some of it explained. Maybe the 1 minute drum solo towards the end of the song. Thanks!

[@LucasFerreira-hy4sn]

Yes please

[@taylorolson4762]

My buddy transcribed this and I believe the drummer for alfa mist posted it on his instagram

[@kawabungadad8945]

You're a beast dude. If I lived in London I would definitely grab a lesson.

[@DrumHubTuition]

Thanks so much my dude! If you're ever in London, just give me a shout! Glad you're digging the lessons mate and hope you're keeping well throughout all of this craziness! Alex

[@mathewlondono-ayarza5742]

i don’t even play the drums but i love watching these

[@DrumHubTuition]

Thanks sick man, thanks for stopping by! Alex 👊

[@zildjiandrummer1]

This channel should have 500k subs. Thank you for this great breakdown

[@DrumHubTuition]

Stoked you enjoyed it and thanks for the kind words mate! Alex 🤜

[@noahstrang]

Great job! So fresh to see some transcriptions from this scene. keep 'em coming

[@DrumHubTuition]

Thank you Noah my dude! I'm bringing out a new video every Wednesday, be sick to see you there man! Alex

[@bikesandwich]

Keep pushing yourself good sir. Sharing the wealth of knowledge you have acquired is all part of the plan!

[@DrumHubTuition]

Thanks my dude! Glad to hear you're digging the video! Yussef is a beast! Alex

[@saintlukez]

The most engaging, positive and friendly channel out there. I hopped on to my kit and learned this after a good 2 hours playing. Big props to you! Thanks man

[@DrumHubTuition]

Thanks so much for the kind words my dude! Stoked you’re digging the channel! Man, this one is a killer groove! Props for getting it down mate, took me a while for sureee! Alex 👊

[@jochendecraene5519]

thnx man! Just what I was looking for at this moment of my drumming journey! This is great!

[@DrumHubTuition]

Legend! It’s such a beast of a tune isn’t it haha! Alex 👊

[@rohitoommen2945]

Crazy ideas from it !!!! Love the vibe

[@DrumHubTuition]

🙏

[@AjayJetty]

Man you are a beast, love your lessons, getting behind the kit with your lessons from now on to learn these crazy yussef beats

[@DrumHubTuition]

Ayyyy thanks mate, appreciate it! Let me know how you get on with the grooves! Alex 👊

[@LaurenceSouthDrumsUK]

This is one of the best drum teaching videos I have ever seen. Thanks so much for this man. Going to cover it asap!

[@DrumHubTuition]

Hey mate, thanks so much for the kind words. Stoked you got something from it! Hope you're able to get some drumming time in throughout the lockdown! Alex

[@lundsweden]

Great drumming and tutorial!

[@DrumHubTuition]

Stoked you enjoyed it mate! Alex 🤜

[@bobduckens2265]

Great job man!!! This is definitely one of Yussefs most difficult grooves

[@DrumHubTuition]

Thanks my dude! Ah mate, it's super hard.. I was clinging on haha. It's those groups of 3 on the hats that got me. Stoked you like the video mate! Alex

[@Munro_96]

Dude. This is so so sick. Seeing it slowed down and then sped up really shows just how skilled yussef really is. Great tutorial, video quality and sound quality on point. 👌🏻

[@DrumHubTuition]

Thank you my dude, stoked you dig it! Ah mate, he’s just too good isn’t he! One of my favourite players for sure! Who else you been listening to man? Alex 👊

[@devinw9088]

Nice man, not a lot (or any) drum channels breaking cool music like this down. Black Focus is one of my all time favorites. Such an epic album. Yussef Dayes is just an animal on the kit.

[@DrumHubTuition]

Ah man, mine too! Definitely one of my biggest influences on the kit! Stoked you’re digging the vids my dude, glad to have you in the crew over here! Alex 👊

[@devinw9088]

@@DrumHubTuition Glad to be here man! BTW, I just realized in that sweet live video, they end up cooking more like 158-160bpm! I Freakin cooking.

[@ratchetheros]

Daaaaaaamn bro, huge thanks for this. We really needed it! As-Salaam-Alaikum

[@DrumHubTuition]

Thanks man, really glad you dig it! Yussef Dayes is a beast! Alex

[@guyfromkerala3577]

Thank you so much man. Do you know any other drummers like Yussef Dayes style with lot of improv? Could you also do the one in which Yussef and Kamaal jam inside a van?

[@emmanuelbauchard9118]

I would say, try to listen to Chris Dave, or Jojo Mayer whose project with the Nerve is like full impro for an hour and half. But in his precise style i would go for nate Smith, quick and a mental groove

[@DrumHubTuition]

Thanks mate, glad you're digging it! Emmanuel is on point with his suggestions, some other drummers I'm really into are Richard Spaven, Moses Boyd, Femi Koleoso, Mark Guliana, Kendrick Scott, JD Beck. That Jam in the van video is a classic! The groove isn't too far from Strings of Light to be fair. More Yussef in future for sure dude!

[@TomPozzetti]

Great job man, your videos are getting better and better. I was already followin you on insta but now I definitely subbed on youtube too

[@DrumHubTuition]

Thanks so much man, really appreciate it! I will be bringing out a new Beat Breakdown every couple of weeks, stoked to have you over here for them! Alex

[@chancellorpercussion4464]

One of my favorite tunes. Great video!

[@DrumHubTuition]

Ah man, mine too! Such a banger! Thanks for watching! Alex 👊

[@Calrou2000]

you a god for this Alex

[@DrumHubTuition]

haha thanks Caleb man, hope you are doing well and getting some drumming in dude!

[@jp_fernandes]

Great lesson man, thanks!

[@karandadlani9610]

Killing it dude

[@DrumHubTuition]

Thanks mate, glad you dig it! Going to aim to get a new video out each week from now, hope to see you there! Alex

[@TheSoulshakepower]

Wow so sick man! A dream coming true having a great player/teacher like you breaking this down!! And love your notes at the end, yes your channel is definitely enriching the online drum community, long life to DH! Cheers from sunny south of France :p

[@DrumHubTuition]

Thanks so much man, I really appreciate the kind words and I'm glad that you're getting something from these beat breakdowns! More on the way soon dude! Alex

[@manzaxl]

We want more! you nailed it man

[@quinnremme3356]

Your videos are dope mate! I'll definitely try and play this groove.

[@DrumHubTuition]

Ah thanks so much Quinn, stoked you’re digging the videos! Yes mate, such a crazy groove haha! Alex 👊

[@deandiamond5479]

Man this is a fantastic video and breakdown. I've never tried playing this, but listen to the song a ton and pretty much know I'll never make it happen haha. Great job. Yussef is killing the scene right now. I built a custom piccolo snare for him last year. Great guy.

[@DrumHubTuition]

Thank you dude, glad you dig it! Ah man, it took me a while to get this one down, you'll get it for sure That's so sick dude, just checked your channel and your drums look super nice mate! Are you based in London?

[@deandiamond5479]

Thank you! I’m in Colorado, USA, but U.K. is on list of places to go for sure. I’ve only got the one drum on KZbin. You can see more of my work on Instagram @ diamonddrumco Cheers!

[@DrumHubTuition]

@@deandiamond5479 Nice dude! How is the music scene in Colorado? I'll check out your instagram for sure mate, would love to see some more of those snares!

[@mirdamadjanmammadov527]

Thank you teacher amazing lesson 🙏🥁

[@DrumHubTuition]

Stoked you got something from it Mirdamad my dude! Let me know how you get on with the grooves! Alex 👊

[@thibaultmeekel2640]

Incredible job, you made my day, now i don't have any excuses to don't learn this groove

[@DrumHubTuition]

Yes mate, that's what it's about! Let me know how you get on with the groove! Alex 👊

[@jimmmyworthington6183]

Thank you so much for gracing us with this absolute beast of a run through man!! I'm going to practice this everyday to try and learn it and its all from you!! Such a big inspiration to me my guy, as well as Yussef Dayes

[@DrumHubTuition]

Ayyyy thanks so much Jimmy my dude! Really appreciate that and glad the video helped out! I could do with practicing this groove some more too haha, it’s wild! Thanks for watching! Alex 👊

[@atavax6094]

This is a dope video, cheers brother just subbed!

[@DrumHubTuition]

Nice wannn Matt! Thanks so much dude! Stoked to have you on the channel! Alex 👊

[@2strokeroll]

Excellent lesson, dude!

[@DrumHubTuition]

Thanks so much man, glad you dig it! Hope you're able to get some drumming in throughout these mad times! Alex

[@phillippeharris5557]

This is amazing

[@DrumHubTuition]

Stoked you got something from it! Alex 👊

[@devinw9088]

Really dig your improv thing at the end btw. That's basically the essence of playing drumnbass on the kit.. acting like your a little chopped up bits of hip hop drum loops being played at a really fast tempo. That's how that shit was made in the first place. Yusseff knows that and can play like that. You do it great too. Cheers!

[@DrumHubTuition]

Thanks mate! For real, Yussef is on a next lev! 🙌

[@tooomasz]

great breakdown man!!

[@DrumHubTuition]

Thanks Tomasz my dude! Let me know how you get on with it! Alex 👊

[@alankapoka5872]

Hey Tomasz

[@tooomasz]

​@@alankapoka5872 no hejka

[@jjforyomama]

this is it thanks man

[@DrumHubTuition]

Thank you dude!

[@joeo4117]

Thanks so much mate I’ve always wanted to play this groove really helped 🙏🏻

[@DrumHubTuition]

Yes mate! Glad it helped! Such a banger isn't it, mad fast on those hats

[@joeo4117]

Drum Hub ye, I just finished learning spin from ur lesson and post Spaven put up, ur teaching style is sick !

[@DrumHubTuition]

@@joeo4117 Sick man, nice work on Spin- that groove is solid! Thank you dude, aiming to bring out a new video every Wednesday! Alex

[@fisicobatera]

Thank you man! Really appreciated!

[@DrumHubTuition]

Stoked you got something from it Leonardo my dude! Yussef is on another level! Alex 👊

[@Daftman5555]

Before covid I rented a jam space with all my buddies, my drummer friend showed me this song and let me use her drum kit. I spent like 3 full days tryna learn this song and failed incredibly hard. Next time I have access to a drum kit I'm gonna watch this again and learn it the right way. You're a beast drummer my dude, if ever you wanna a suggestion for a next video "Catch The Loop - Kamaal Williams" could be some wild shit. Keep these videos coming!

[@DrumHubTuition]

Ah man, it's such a hard groove to play for sure! Took me a while to build up the speed! You'll get it though man, keep pushing! Ah man, I've tried to upload a Kamaal WIlliams cover before and the label blocked the video from youtube, so I'm a bit hesitant to teach one of his tunes incase I can't actually upload it haha. But maybe I could make a backup edit without the actual music as it would be a sick tune to do! Thanks for watching man! Alex 🤜 🤛

[@NGC0Music]

Thanks a lot man, i’m glad to see someone finally uploading some cool stuff about Dayes. I’m insta subscribed after watching it. In which other ways can i support you?

[@DrumHubTuition]

Thanks a lot my dude, glad you're digging the videos and thanks for the follow on instagram too! I just use KZbin and Instagram man, so having your support on both is wicked! I'll be bringing out a new video every Wednesday at 12pm, hope to see you there mate! Alex

[@bangbang_music]

So sick

[@DrumHubTuition]

Thanks my dude!

[@B4custom]

you legend, big thanks for uploading this its good to see some yussef drumming vids on yt now - loving it keep up the good work bro

[@DrumHubTuition]

Yes Ben! Thank you my dude, stoked you liked the video! Let me know how you get on with learning these mad Yussef grooves! Alex 👊

[@B4custom]

@@DrumHubTuition will do bro, its tough but fucking motivating trying to play at yussef's speed, the vid is helping me loads, big love and merry crimbo

[@DrumHubTuition]

@@B4custom Haha yeah man, he's too sick! Keep going with it mate, you'll smash it! Thanks my dude, have a wicked Christmas too! Alex 👊

[@pbm5263]

Amazing!!! Clear and assertive Thank you! Please keep doing this job!

[@DrumHubTuition]

Thanks so much my dude! Let me know how you get on with the grooves! Alex

[@pbm5263]

@@DrumHubTuition Certainly! Soon i send you a return of my improvement!

[@DrumHubTuition]

Yes mate! Would love to see that 🙌

[@1chrisanderson]

Hey man this is really well made, and great mix on the kit too. Would love to see you break down some Machinedrum grooves or other electronic//funk/jazz style beats like this one, that's all i've been listening to and playing lately

[@DrumHubTuition]

Hey mate, thanks so much! I really appreciate that! Definitely so much fun recreating electronic sounds on an acoustic kit. You ever checked out those videos of Ian Chang on Reverb? Some sick concepts on that topic. I will check out Machinedrum for sure, thanks for the recommendation man!

[@tomwickert4158]

This is great! Thanks so much for putting it together

[@DrumHubTuition]

Thank you Tom my dude! Stoked you dig it! Let me know how you get on with learning the groove! Alex 🤜🤛

[@dabudamba]

amazingggg

[@DrumHubTuition]

Thanks for checking it out mate, glad you're feeling it!

[@coreydunn]

great video man keep it up

[@DrumHubTuition]

Stoked you got something from it Corey my dude! Let me know how you get on with learning the grooves! This is a wild one for sure! Alex 👊

[@timboslice5351]

awesome man! thannk you!

[@DrumHubTuition]

Thanks Tim, glad you dig it!

[@p0inz]

dude, love your lessons!!

[@DrumHubTuition]

Thank you Funkmatic my dude! Stoked you are digging them and hope they help to break some sick grooves down! Let me know how you get on with this Yussef madness! Alex 👊

[@burtincles5276]

This is so sick! Thank you for this

[@DrumHubTuition]

Thanks my dude! Glad you're into it, Yussef is a beast!

[@burtincles5276]

Totally man! Also I love what you’re doing here covering the UK Jazz scene. It’s soo good and it’s great you’re offering these quality vids breaking down the drums!!

[@DrumHubTuition]

@@burtincles5276 Thank you bro! Yeah man for sure, so much talent out there! Also gonna be focusing on some people outside of the UK but couldn't help but get some of those UK heads in there to start things off haha. Hope all is well man! Alex

[@iDigsGiantRobots]

Sikkkk lesson! Subscribed!

[@DrumHubTuition]

Ayyyy thanks my dude, stoked to have you in the crew! Alex 👊

[@termolus665]

Keep it up bro

[@DrumHubTuition]

Thanks brutha! Will be bringing out a new one every couple of weeks man, hope to see you there! Alex

[@papiertigre7843]

THANK YOU

[@DrumHubTuition]

Thank you for watching my dude! Glad you're into it! Alex

[@sebastianramirez1971]

Thank you very much for the tutorial ! I have a question, what would be the most appropriate technique to play the hat and kick in this song? Push-pull technique for the hat and play the kick with heel up ?

[@DrumHubTuition]

Stoked you enjoyed it mate! I almost always play heel up and then for the groups of 3 on the hats I’m playing a version of the push pull technique where you let the second note bounce before snapping the 3rd note with your fingers! There’s a great video of John Riley explaining this technique on KZbin, that’s where I learnt it from! Alex 👊

[@sebastianramirez1971]

@@DrumHubTuition Thank u so much !

[@aib666]

This was great! Now please do "love is the message" my maaaan

[@DrumHubTuition]

Thank you André my dude! Ah man, I might have to! Quite a few requests for that one and it definitely bangs! Thanks for watching mate! Alex 👊

[@MaedaYugo]

yoooooo thanks a lot dude !

[@DrumHubTuition]

Stoked you dig it man, thanks for watching! Alex

[@antoniocorniola7628]

Awesome video man , could you pleaseeeeee do Julie Mangos off his latest album 🙏🙏🙏

[@DrumHubTuition]

Thank you Antonio dude, stoked you liked the video and hope it helped! You can download the notation for the Julie Mango's groove here mate! Alex kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWjXgHdmjptmppo

[@LaurenceSouthDrumsUK]

Hey man! Have you heard the new tom misch and yussef album? Do you think you could do a beat breakdown of 'Lift Off' ? The drums are incredible. Hope you're well!

[@DrumHubTuition]

Hey my dude! Yeah man, sick album! Some serious grooves on there! If you go onto my channel, there's a video called 'What Kinda Music Full Album Beat Sheet' where I've notated 4 bars from every song on the album and done a little play along for each one. It's the second to last video I posted! Hope it helps and hope you're well mate! Lift Off bangs! Alex

[@LaurenceSouthDrumsUK]

@@DrumHubTuition I literally just found your video after I posted this comment hahaha. Thats so sick man nice one. Would you consider covering the whole song in future? Would be sick!

[@drumcreek8715]

Love your vids bro, you're way too underrated! Could you transcript Love is the Message by Yussef Dayes please? Keep up the good work m8 x

[@DrumHubTuition]

Ah thanks so much man, stoked you’re enjoying the vids! Yes mate, let’s do it! Alex 👊

[@danielaraoz7858]

Weil done !!!

[@DrumHubTuition]

Thanks my dude! Glad you're feeling it! Alex

[@samuelcosentino-hunter5545]

What's the style of drumming where you hit the snare on every beat or off beat called? like the drumming in this...

[@DrumHubTuition]

Hey Samuel! Ah man, I think that will depend a lot of on the genre the drummer is playing! If you search 'breakbeat' you might find some of the phrasing you are looking for though! Alex 👊

[@jimbo2605]

Yes yes 🙌 🙌

[@DrumHubTuition]

Yes Jimbo my dude! Let me know how you get on with the groove man, what a banger! Alex 👊

[@ColdSteel-dz3pf]

Mandem killed dis

[@DrumHubTuition]

Thank you Derrick my dude, this one wasn't easy haha! Alex 👊

[@ColdSteel-dz3pf]

@@DrumHubTuition yeah bruv I hope I can memic this level of talent as I continue to learn. Appreciate all your work. Big up

[@mnkrck]

🔥🔥🔥

[@DrumHubTuition]

Thanks mate!

[@kritikkaushal6305]

Hell yeah

[@DrumHubTuition]

Yes dude! Stoked you dig it! Alex

[@raghavrao5221]

Can you do a tutorial on night rider? Tom misch and Yussef dayes

[@DrumHubTuition]

Hey my dude! I notated a beat from each song from the album, I have dropped the link below for you! Alex 🤜🤛 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWjXgHdmjptmppo

[@osc.l2055]

Could you cover harvey sutherland - i can see? Similar drumming

[@DrumHubTuition]

Yes mate, sick drums on that track! Might have to add it to the list! Alex

[@osc.l2055]

Drum Hub nice one lad, i’ll keep my eyes peeled for the video!

[@jacoblindsay4271]

Any advice on speeding up the triple strokes on the hi hat? They're the main issue I'm having with this at the moment.

[@DrumHubTuition]

Hey Jacob! Ah man, they are super fast for sure! I would isolate the issue, just work on the groups of 3 on their own (in both hands so you keep them equal) and then I’d advise trying to work them into your every day playing. Keep working the sticking into grooves you already know how to play and gradually increase the speed. You could also work on uptempo bop if it’s your thing as your right hand will play the same phrase a lot of the time! Just keep going with it man, it’s a long game! Hope that helps! Alex 👊

[@jacoblindsay4271]

@@DrumHubTuition Ok thanks a lot man!

[@DrumHubTuition]

@@jacoblindsay4271 Let me know how you get on with it brutha! 👊

[@WeLoveSandwich]

I need some help on this, I've been working on this groove for a few weeks now and am pretty consistent around 130 BPM and can creep up to 146 but my sticking starts getting sloppy. Any exercises to help me work on speed and consistency?

[@DrumHubTuition]

Hey my dude, thanks for your message! It's a really difficult groove for sure man, gotta give yourself some major props for pushing it up to 130 bpm already! One thing I would say is that 146 is a big boy jump from 130, so don't feel like you need to push it straight up there, just go a little bit faster and loop it until you feel comfortable enough to take it up some more! For me, going up in 5 bpm stages works, until I get to the point where 1 or 2 bpm is enough of a difference. If it's a sticking thing, I would try to work out which part is tripping you up and isolate it. For example, if it's the last beat of the bar where you get that overlap between 3 in the right hand and 2 in the left, just work on that part, try and observe your technique, stay relaxed, take the phrase and put it into other grooves that you are super confident with before returning to the full Yussef groove. It can be a long process so if it takes weeks, months, years, that's totally cool man- Yussef is a master! I'm still working on this stuff myself dude! Any other questions, just shout man! Alex 👊

[@radoslavradosevic4586]

thnx..

[@DrumHubTuition]

All good my dude, stoked you dig it! Alex

[@tarangpoddar]

are those accents rimshots? How do you make them sound so dry! Mine are full of overtones! Maybe dampening, but then I see yussef playing without dampening and still sounding dry

[@DrumHubTuition]

Hey man! Yeah the accents are rim shots! There’s a lot of factors to the sound, are you hitting your snare in the middle when you play a rim shot? What type of snare are you using? How is it tuned? I am using muffling though here my dude, 2 pieces of moon gel so it deadens it down a lot! Hope that helps, thanks for watching! Alex 👊

[@tarangpoddar]

@@DrumHubTuition Thanks for the reply .I use a 14x5 maple snare! Can you give some advice on non muffled snare rim shots sounding drier?

[@DrumHubTuition]

Sick man! Make sure your reso head is cranked, both heads are in tune and hit your snare in the middle when playing a rim shot. I wouldn’t overthink using muffling though man, if you want a dry sound, it could be exactly what you need! Alex 👊

[@andresviteri2419]

nice

[@DrumHubTuition]

Thank you Andres mate, stoked you dig it! Let me know how you get on with it mate! Alex 🤜🤛

[@everaldoamorim262]

Crazy🇧🇷

[@DrumHubTuition]

🤜

[@Char_Dev]

Fuckin beast mate

[@DrumHubTuition]

Such a solid groove man! Thanks for checking the vid, Alex 👊

[@s1sters118]

Sounds like something out of the Rick Latham book

[@DrumHubTuition]

Sick, I haven’t gone through that- you recommend it? Alex 👊

[@s1sters118]

@@DrumHubTuition yes it's a good book , especially for someone like you who looks at the dynamic .....the secret to making them groove properly is to practice everything on the snare , if you make everything except the accents almost ghosted on the snare you'll have the right dynamics when you move your hands to where they are supposed to be on the kit ( the yellow cover one he wrote)