Can a Pro Sax Player Learn Drum Chops in 30 Minutes?

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[@ShaMan54321]

Even as a professional, that is top-tier reading skills. To be able to learn it that fast and execute it flawlessly is beyond impressive.

[@molineuxtv]

I suppose that is his reading ability taken from playing saxophone !

[@JohnJones-cg2xm]

I feel like I’m a really slow learner now.

[@toastedravioli2557]

@@molineuxtv I think he was talking about blake evans

[@mattthemuso8818]

This took me an hour to get the pattern down and play it consistently if anyones curious. Now comes developing speed

[@brianmcguire5175]

Not to be a picky ass hole, however will come across as one anyways, but one thing about that style of playing being demonstrated here and exhibited here is that it's a very stacatto approach! Ie, the linear method almost exclusively utilised between the limbs in order to produce the phrasing of all the fills and brakes gives me as a listener, and fan, of drumming a very singular and one dimensional approach to the music and phrasing voiced on the drums here within. This means then, for me as a listener I've to enjoy the performing drummers perspective only if I'm to appreciate the performance outside of my own preferences and anticipation. Have you ever for example listened to a record and because of your own years of practice and experience anticipated the resolving bar of a certain melody, harmony, or rhythm either to find that it totally delivered what you wanted, thus thrilling you as a participating listener, or didn't, this disappointing you an objective listener. For me, when impressive drummers are heavy on the linear phrasing they tend more often then not be very stacatto in their phrasing and so nearly all their breaks sound like stilted Morae code like karate chops over the piece in complete contrast to the more spacious solos played by their melodic counterparts on the same record! Many a traditional jazz drummer relied on marching band snare methods as to not only have tradition in their playing but also the capacity to play phrases with breath and space and not just choppy and Morse code like. Balance is needed by all musicians. Melodic instruments can benefit greatly from studying drummers, drummers likewise studying melodic instruments. The myth I'm trying to bust here is: a choppy drummer is not a melodic drummer or musician drummer by technical default. Musical range in drumming is defined by the same principles of all other musical instruments. Dynamics, feel(ie stacatto or otherwise), timing and finally expression. Reducing drums and drummers to the standard of reproduction of sequenced patterns is more an exercise of agility than musicality and especially when not a product of musical invention compositionally

[@mrhandyhandssr7839]

Zack: this is the best audio clip I can give you sorry Proceeds to play a clip that like 90% only features his solo then he starts talking over Nathan 😂💀 Lmao I love you guys so much shit this is entertaining.

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😭

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Damn ur right 😭 We got cucked on the audio then I cucked Nathan 😭😭😭

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Bro this was great!!!!

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It was

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It was

[@Blk.tank.1k]

"i wanna keep playing that" 7:55 true musician literally plays drums for a living but still wants to keep playing never gets old for him

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always more fun to play in your free time, but it's just a great thing to play music

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I'm so jealous of your family dynamic. I wish i had a family member i could shed high level jazz with. Also, your mother is very lovely and supportive, i hope she had a great mothers day.

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1:35 I love how this piece would later become Cloud Island by Everything Yes!

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your "sick transition" went straight into a Pepsi ad. i am dying laughing

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that was one of the best jazziest drums ive heard at any drum recital at the play edit: what just started in the replies 😭😖

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That drumming at the recital was insane, massive inspiration bro

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So you can say that...for viewers on livestream it was...IT WAS A DRUM 'N BASS CONCERT?!

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🤣🤣🤣

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2:10 man that is the smoothest playing ever, more of that please. Funky as hell lol

[@AlbertJafar]

I’ve always said saxophone is the drums of woodwinds. Always.

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As a brother, I love the traveling hand to smack you brother. Great video! I’m a guitar player but watch these for the entertainment value alone.

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This is a really cool format. Would love to see more videos like this!

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I always get hyped when I see that you’ve posted a new clip! You never disappoint! Also this e-book is great! Pick it up guys, lots of sick CHOPS!!!!

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I, honest to god *wish* you would post more videos of you and your brother (or his band) jam out. I cannot emphasize this more.

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I love how wholesome this is. Just a bunch of nerdy musicians enjoying music and enjoying each other. :)

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As a brazilian i can't let pass that Blacke played with Anitta, caralho o cara é brabo! Amazing video bro i love you!

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I love how different your energy is compared to your brother. He seems super chill all the time. I love to see you vibe together

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Amazing vid, I'm so surprised Nathan picked it up so quick! Blake was even more impressive. Always love seeing Nathan on your channel, you guys are really funny together!

[@mightytower]

Looking forward to see more Saxologic/Zackgrooves collabs! Loved seeing the 'Forgiven' sign in the sanctuary!

[@TylerHNothing]

I think Nathan has good reading skills. The way he picked up the rest of the lick so quickly after getting the basics was insane. It would take me much longer and I've played drums for 18 years - but if I can hear it I can play it back usually. My reading skills are just poor

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Well done Nathan!! On both the recital and learning that lick! 🎉 This was awesome!

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That was the sickest transition ever

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i have official been playing the drums for one year now and part of my motivation was you, so thank you! great video also

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Good job. Keep it up and remember, practice makes permanent, perfect practice makes perfect

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Insane. The amount of talent and dedication is insane. Entertaining too.

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6:46 lol. He just said hi to himself. Not sure why but that just cracked me up.

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4:10 AYOOO

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One of the maddest starts to a yt video I've ever seen

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Love this, copped the book to support 👊🏼

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Thanks to you Zack, I’m going to get a starter drum kit soon!!

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congrats man!

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This was awesome. Also seeing my alma mater in all her glory brought back some serious nostalgia and memories 😭

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Your energy is unmatched

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Talented bro, just Talented

[@lucoostingh]

so nice fill!!!! i like ur drums. im going to train that fill man! you should do more often do videos with sheet music of cool fills. peace out :)

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Dude, that some supernatural chemistry shit... too fucking awesome!!

[@OstiguyBass]

Well done !!! Great lick !

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Great content! Awesome lick.

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These are such high effort vids good job

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Definitely copping that ebook gotta support the lad, plus, choooppsss

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BRO that sick transition turned into the best. AMAZON ADS

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1:40 I will take those shuffles any day, all day.

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Do you know what song they are playing?

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@@MateMateCatunda did you figure it out?!

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Good performance and video!

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I freaking love your energy man! And i think you're really succesfull on transmiting it to your audience through your songs! Amazing! Keep up the good work!

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Bro I love your content !

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so sick! I just copped the ebook and I'm excited to learn mr. groove's rad beats

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THE INTRO WE ALL NEEDED AND DIDN'T KNOW

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Great stuff keep slamming those drums

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their relationship is gold

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I'm gonna buy your E-Book and show it to my drum teacher!

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Nathan really turned banjo Kazooie into a jazz tune absolutely amazing 😎

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Definitely my favorite person on KZbin

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Dude, i have to transcribe those sax lines at the end! Sweet lines!

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I love you two!!

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Bro this is a really good video!

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Bro, I love Frost SOM, got to meet David Chiverton, Tal Cohen, and John Daversa, legendary people and instructors! They were in my hometown a while back!

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Ayo! Frost school of music, good to see the weeks recording center after quite a while haha

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The solo 🔥

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I love u Zack and of course the contents 🎉

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Oh snap! That's where I went to school!

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He finally posted a video I waited like 2 weeks for another vid of his channel

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You guys are great 👍

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Those call of duty hitmarker snare hits will never get old

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MAN...You're straight ahead was REALLY good!

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That groove at 2:38 is goin hammm

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keep the content coming!

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Amazing stuff guys

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Love that first piece

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Me too! Name?

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Love these dudes

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Bro this video fire!

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I just bought your book and can't wait to start! Keep being you Zack!

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3:50 nah why that go so hard fam

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I love you vids

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[@DeltaSleepCumtownFan]

The build up at 5:31 had me cracking up, I watched that 3 times. Great to see you guys again! I would be Sooooo mad if I rented a space to play a recital and it didn't even record my instrument Nathan, I'm sure it was amazing as always.

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that transition brooooo

[@_GRiM1]

I love his chops

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One of your best ever videos. Idk why. It was just perfect from start to finish.

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Geez this guy is living proof that you don't need a gigantic drum set to be creative. That recital solo was tight

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SICK TRANSITION BRO

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Sounds great

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Damn i wish i could read music like u guys! Awesome

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Love it

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brilliant

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Our boy about to be sponsored by meinl!

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Can’t wait to see what happens next week on dragon ball Z!

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That was dope