Zach Hill licks

[@TheMutantMindframe]

i'm not a drummer, just a Zach Hill fan. sweet video.

[@NathanSletner]

[@AWSOMEPOSSUM16]

Damn when is this from? 1980's? Louis CK looks so young here.

[@ZXZVX]

Damn in a year a lot of things change. Haha I don’t think he likes being called Louis Fap K haha

[@diegosatori5718]

Hahahahahaaha

[@hankhill2625]

nah no sperm on the high hat

[@barankayim2605]

Nice try, Zach, but we know this is your channel

[@Forlore]

Baran Kayim hi from three years in the future. I also love Zach Hill and the Ziggurat

[@gutted6881]

nice ziggurat pfp dude

[@waddy3985]

Lmfao just another person here to mention the ziggurat pfp, have a good one

[@FLAGMACHINE11]

Zach here, this guy is good but not me

[@DTFgeeoff]

duuuude right on you murdered it with that set up. you're goin places my man.

[@NathanSletner]

+geoff lucado Thank you so much. I'm going after it every day. Please check out my new videos and let me know if there's anything you'd like me to post? I'm trying to be original.

[@DTFgeeoff]

+Nathan Sletner will do brotha. I got mad respect for your style. keep killin it. I liked and followed the links you posted down below and I'll be on the lookout for anything else you put out.

[@DTFgeeoff]

+Nathan Sletner some Thomas Pridgen would be badass too. he's super technical but super talented as well.

[@-k-b-]

This is literally Zach's setup during the nldw tour (minus the high hat of course)

[@crooked5812]

who needs hihats anyway

[@woodlandcritterpunch]

This is my absolute first thing I'm learning and it actually seems like a pretty solid exercise. I'm amazed there's even any lessons for my favorite drummer at all let alone ones that seem possible for me to try. Thanks

[@Jaffa6290]

i always come back to this video it's such a classic

[@NathanSletner]

What’s wild is, this is the only video of mine that’s ever done any kind of numbers.

[@abbeymaeliam1]

I like this dude's style for some reason.

[@NathanSletner]

Hah, thanks dude. Check out some of my newer videos. I've come a heck of a long way since making this, and I have tons I can't wait to improve on.

[@abbeymaeliam1]

Will do, mate! Keep on challenging us haha

[@McMatthew23]

i give you major props for even considering attempting trying to analyze zach hill's drumming.

[@ChineseCheeseSqueeze]

Zach Hill is one of the most complex drummer's I've seen in my LIFE. Kudos man, you do know your shit. If you're learning his fills or licks, you'll be going places. keep it up bro.

[@oofadoofa313]

You actually kinda LOOK like Zach Hill

[@NathanSletner]

Ryan Heiss The me from this time was doing that intentionally.

[@oofadoofa313]

Actually, in 2011 I was riding that same train. Except it was long hair Zach Hill. So I guess we we're doing the same thing.

[@lermpy]

Also, I hope you don't let any of the negative comments discourage you. Post of video of planting the tree, and someone's gonna have something shitty to say about it. As far as I can tell, this is the only video of it's kind out there, so it's much appreciated!

[@NathanSletner]

Thanks man. I want to post a bunch more videos soon, but my cameras battery charge is missing. I'll be doing some high quality stuff very soon though. Thanks for the support.

[@420Haggar]

This you could make a video showing off some death grips beats? full moon or world of dogs in particular

[@megamatt1915]

Zach Hill is so creative with his licks, it's so great. Awesome video.

[@rckkatansky5783]

Zach here, keep it up man

[@tophat4489]

Thanks Zach

[@yunarukami14]

Thank you, Zach. Very cool

[@jakegreene4313]

Zach here as well, thanks man

[@Lucretia2222]

Nah man, I really appreciate this. Even listening to him as much as I do, I can't discern the majority of his licks because he down-tunes his toms so much that it's really hard to differentiate between them and his bass drum (which I'm sure is at least partially deliberate, though I doubt they'd stay tuned anyway with him going all 'Hulk smash!' on them constantly). Same with his cymbals, he plays so fast on them that, especially with the ride/crash patterns, it gets all washed out. Keep it up!

[@nicouh]

nice video! you have a calming and solid way of presenting yourself while staying focused, its easy to follow you, gj

[@NathanSletner]

@Marleyaagaard I learned by listening mostly. I have a program to slow down the track that was useful for the cafeteria bananas lick. Gotta do both though.

[@Pepper-cd9yr]

0:56 sounds a lot like the Primus song "My Name is Mud"

[@Cody_Cigar]

Just that Les Claypool actually manages to do that beat almost solely on the bass guitar. Come to think about it, a band that would have both Zach Hill and Les would be fuckin' insane.

[@NathanSletner]

Giraffeman Did you know that they did a song together?

[@Pepper-cd9yr]

Nathan Sletner Are you shitting me?? Please please please link or give me a title or explain or something omg

[@MetalUpYourAssTV]

/watch?v=3noqxi9Xsuw les on bass

[@Pepper-cd9yr]

Lemmy Kilmister holy shit

[@NathanSletner]

Dude, I laugh every time I read this. You just won.

[@NathanSletner]

@TeddyBearIsRed Thanks bud. I'm really glad you liked this video. I figured it would be a good idea since I haven't seen anyone breakdown his licks at all on youtube, or anywhere else for that matter. If you mean just how to get stronger legs in general, do squats and deadlifts with proper form and stretch a lot...and of course, play a ton of drums. :D

[@nickybangor]

damn man. you are very inspiring to me as a drummer. zach hill is one of my favorite drummers. i've watched your other vids and enjoy them a great deal. you should post more!! maybe i'll post my vids and you can tell me how much i suck! ha!!

[@Ellotus13]

Zach Hill is definately awesome, but this made me think that some of the more detailed licks he has would work a bit better for my taste in a slower tempo. But in my opinion, he's doing that on Death Grips. which I've been obsessed for a while. But dude. great lesson, made me appericiate Hill even more than I used to!

[@nicouh]

@Nateytracks youre welcome! would you mind breaking other songs down as well? e.g. from the new marnie stern record?

[@xxxslayerxxx666]

@Nateytracks thanks.....now if only i had his right foot, i'm stuck in the habit of twisting it side to side rapidly...it is so hard....the most helpful video was jojo mayers, is there a certain pedal that is best for this technique, i think i may just need a new pedal cause it like drops very slightly, but if i'm doing that technique the pedal bounces up and it goes slightly higher than it is when it's stationary, so it kinda wobbles between the stationary height and the maximum bounce!

[@コミ-e8z]

Those drums sound sick wtf

[@ethanordorica2808]

Hey wow, this is awesome man. I’m trying to learn even though with my position in life I can’t get behind a kit for at least another year.

[@NathanSletner]

I highly recommend a practice pad and pillows. It's what I practice on every day, since I live in an apartment.

[@PocketConscience]

Sick job! Not many people out there making an effort to recreate, or respect his style. Best of luck to your musical future!

[@TheSickjits]

good skills man, and very good analyzation of his technique. i understand what you're doing, people just wanna be blind ass fans and say that you're copying him...but he's got cool shit, so you use him as an influence. nothing wrong with that. electric wizard would've never been around without black sabbath, and no one would be around if not for the rolling stones. keep up the good work, and keep helping out people who want to learn.

[@brian_mccomedy]

Never heard of Zach Hill before, but those are some nice licks, Thanks :)

[@weedfest94]

hi Nathan, i like the video. it made me think outside the box. as a drummer you get so locked into your own shit licks.. this made me think in other ways. its nice to learn something new or at least get my brain into a different dimension. thanks man. FYI My fav drummers: neil peart, Nicko McBrain, dave lombardo, phil collins, john bonham, john stanier, jay lane, zach hill, damon che, jerry fuchs, Andee Connors, and jon cook.

[@ThreeWholeSteps]

i was surprised in a positive way. good job man.

[@NathanSletner]

I may eventually. Hopefully if/when I do, people won't think I'm pretending to be Zach Hill.

[@davenowacki]

Nice jorts bro I'm serious where'd you get those jorts Good drumming too but I'm pretty interested in those jorts Jorts

[@alzhaimar]

duuude great lesson,could break down more stuff like that?

[@zachjcarpenter]

Nice i'm gonna learn these licks .. Zach Hill FTW! Good job and i like your snare bro..

[@xxxslayerxxx666]

@Nateytracks do you think you can try figuring out dark art from his band zach hill, just the first beat? i'm terrible at picking up the doubles!

[@pizzafu]

nicely done.

[@chroney8355]

this was sexy, my dude. i dig the little changes you made with that last lick

[@manipeaci]

Thanks for the movie. It's inspiring and I think you play good.

[@ShreddyGnarGnar]

Great video, very helpful, thanks.

[@thenightbladefeeds]

for whatever reason you remind me of Michael Gira

[@NathanSletner]

Well, is he a bad ass? He sure looks like he is.

[@IKB79]

Nathan Sletner he is

[@shrudd]

thank you zachary hill

[@bobjones5524]

Step One: You can't

[@collinoverbaugh5870]

great video, i like your couch

[@NathanSletner]

It was a comfortable couch.

[@NathanSletner]

@nondor13 Thank you sir.

[@АндрейГаджиев-э3н]

Hey man, can you please do another video that shows some of Zach Hill's licks?

[@NathanSletner]

+Андрей Гаджиев I've been asked that so many times at this point...so...yes. :) I'll do it.

[@АндрейГаджиев-э3н]

ohh yess!!! I'm a self-taught beginner drummer and I'd really love to try out some interesting licks

[@Marleyaagaard]

This is really great, thx a ton! You got more licks from zach hill? Did you just do it auditive or by videos? Thx from Denmark

[@flatplant]

How many zach hill licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop?

[@sadfasdf74]

please do more of these

[@AshiPongener]

So ironical to say have fun when I could barely manage with what was going on! :D

[@karl.t.d.]

are you not wearing ear protection?

[@lermpy]

Great job, man. Can we have some more?

[@NathanSletner]

Yes. Have you been watching my new videos? If you have something you'd like specifically, I may be able to help.

[@yourrealdad9442]

Where would you direct me to for learning how to generally play math rock drums? I've been playing for about 7 years and I'm 17, and I've been listening to Don Caballero, Hella, Chon, and a few other math rock artists for a while, but just can't get the general style down.

[@NathanSletner]

Well, I do lessons...

[@tomfurstyfield]

nice, ignore the haters some of us appreciate it, big love from the uk

[@iBaraban]

i liked it. 2nd lick is good

[@SplashFire0X]

Sweet video man! I’ve been practicing the first one but having a hard time with the double foot part, did you practice with a metronome going or did you just do it without one?

[@NathanSletner]

I didn’t use a metronome much back then. I do now.

[@MUTE129]

Pretty good job dude. Keep grinding bud

[@clemenza1234]

......i was feeling so confident. feeling so good that i could actually do this......then you sped up the cadence, and made me sad. it was then that i realized, "there are only few people in this world like zach hill. brian chippendale is one, chris penny is another and this may by that fourth". then i put my drums away.

[@davidencarnacaopereira3122]

can you do more zach hill licks

[@abraxastriple6139]

holy shit this was 9 years ago

[@Salvatoredrummer]

Yeah ! great lesson :)

[@mantzface]

Nice Shorts

[@emano3203]

NOIDED

[@tophat4489]

Voided

[@calebangell77]

@@tophat4489 you can't viod the noid.

[@GuerrillaTV]

is the first one from post ivy league depression?

[@NathanSletner]

I believe he does it in Women of the 90s.

[@KidA3449]

While these licks are interesting in terms of technicality, I just don't get the buzz about Hill's drumming. It requires a ton of stamina and finesse, but it's typically centered around speed and accuracy. This definitely needs tons of practice, so props to him anyway. Maybe it's just not my thing.

[@NathanSletner]

+Devin Mulvey You'd don't necessarily have to enjoy the music he is a part of to appreciate his mind for drumming. The way he thinks about drums is totally different from other drummers. He's unique and worthy of study, even if you dislike his ideas, you should be able to find something innovative in him.

[@StevenLeoKorell]

Lol. Have fun!

[@risgumpert6272]

nice.

[@ThrashJazzAssassin77]

I vote this man gets inducted into the Hall of Mad Chops.

[@logrammmudmurd]

Holy shit Nate this has over 100k

[@NathanSletner]

Yeah, but most of it is hate, and I never got another video to pop off like this one. Oh well. 😅

[@logrammmudmurd]

Hate? Really??

[@NathanSletner]

@@logrammmudmurd Yep. People had a hard accepting that those were actual licks Zach used.

[@NathanSletner]

@nicouh Wow. Thank you so much.

[@alejandroriggi495]

cool man!

[@kadenpile-riley2170]

There’s no way we’re in the same grade💀

[@jickamangah]

"If anyone's interested in those" *Is the most viewed video on his channel by a long shot*

[@NathanSletner]

Michael Kim How did you get into my laboratory?

[@dsuleyma]

Great, thanks!

[@NathanSletner]

Daniel Suleymanov I do what I can.

[@EctInc]

do NOT fret, man. if you have enough time and energy, just play it every day... start at that first speed, and inch a little faster every day. I guarantee you can play this if you just keep at it.

[@nicouh]

@Nateytracks ok! id be happy about anything ;)

[@CranboonFresh]

something about timing out drums that deliberately is like nails on a chalkboard for me tho

[@itsmellslikeshhh]

Didn't know that Louie C.K loved drumming

[@Stimpeeey]

This video was awesome man. I never even thought of trying to deconstruct that fucker! I feel like taking that shit right on now. Cheers.

[@NathanSletner]

@Naytah Hahaha. Nice. Seriously though, he's beastly, but he's still just a dedicated human being.

[@zuperduperboi]

awesome stool

[@NathanSletner]

@manneres No sir. Just breaking down the idea and letting everyone take it from there. :)

[@clemenza1234]

lol. i haven't, and won't ever. this is just.....so complex. i practice every day, though. only way you can.

[@NathanSletner]

Same goes for your comment. :)

[@looseburdens4259]

Noice

[@NathanSletner]

@nicouh I don't plan to break down songs at this point, but maybe someday. I just like handing out tid-bits. :D

[@kyussarizona9769]

this is great dude

[@NathanSletner]

Thank you so much! I seriously appreciate it. Would you like more lessons like this, or more videos with just playing?

[@wichaelalone]

But what is zach licking

[@NathanSletner]

Nothing, but if he was in Hella, he would it eat it.

[@NathanSletner]

@xxxslayerxxx666 I'd rather not make another Zach Hill lick video, but I'll break it down for you. BsBBSbSBBrBr That's the pattern in the second half of the bar with the double strokes. 's' is a grace note, while the 'S' is the accent. B obvious is bass drum and 'r' is rest. Have at it. :D

[@NathanSletner]

@philjes1 You really like me that much? Thank you.

[@atomicdemise]

1:33 "Zach Hill" say it again. say it some more.

[@3340steve]

Fucking A brilliant. THANK YOU

[@manneres]

Are you telling us to "just copy it" to "promote creativity" ?

[@Bananahogie]

Hahaha you're freaking fast!

[@matthewwalker1359]

i wonder if zach hill has ever watched this

[@デススマイルズ]

are u the paramore audition guy

[@NathanSletner]

+Katarina Elaine No, that was my identical twin who is out to ruin my reputation at all costs.

[@デススマイルズ]

+Nathan Sletner .....that was you

[@cardholder_john]

Dude good looks on sharing this man, zach hill is fucking hard. Thanks for this!

[@discoRyne]

Zing! :D Awesome video; haters gon hate!

[@ninjastah]

0:56

[@NathanSletner]

I'm more a fan of 2:51