How to Chart/Learn Songs | QUICK & EASY

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  • @JeffRandallDrumming
    @JeffRandallDrumming 5 років тому +126

    Dude, LOVE your short hand method for charting. I was wasting way too much space with mine. Totally using this! Thanks.

    • @brandonscott3297
      @brandonscott3297 5 років тому +4

      Thanks Jeff! It's helped me a ton! Glad you've found this helpful!

    • @gunnermalik4357
      @gunnermalik4357 3 роки тому

      Instablaster...

    • @william_mariano
      @william_mariano 2 роки тому +2

      I follow both channels. I like how you wacth each other!
      You are both great!

    • @JeffRandallDrumming
      @JeffRandallDrumming 2 роки тому +2

      @@william_mariano Thanks Will!

  • @kevinjdrums
    @kevinjdrums 5 років тому +51

    My favorite part was that bug flying around dodging all your cymbal crashes.

  • @Shona_thecatalyst
    @Shona_thecatalyst Рік тому +2

    One of the most practical drum lessons i've seen this year. thanks so much

  • @mecdrum7
    @mecdrum7 5 років тому +11

    Great lesson I will use this from now on. Been playing since 7 drum 🥁 s and now 67.I always learn something new. Thanks 🙏

  • @RicVable
    @RicVable 5 років тому +21

    And here am i using real music sheet and wasting one page for each song... i'm dumb, i'm gonna do this from now on LOL thanks Brandon!

  • @TonyProcure
    @TonyProcure 2 місяці тому

    Well sung, your rhythm, totally felt the Ghost Notes during your vocal rendition. 20, 000 ppl would be happy if you’d beatbox as their Fill-In drummer.

  • @kenamnoni9952
    @kenamnoni9952 Рік тому

    Man i was touched by your level of humility , you really inspire me bro.

  • @jarrod.ives92
    @jarrod.ives92 3 роки тому +4

    Dude, this is super helpful. Thank you so much! A while back I started picking up gigs to make ends meet and I would literally go into those gigs blind. 90% of the songs I had never played before and most of those I hadn't even heard. Even though people always said "Dude! That was amazing!" or whatever, I never felt good about it. But I just don't have the time to practice EVERY SINGLE SONG, so I just started trying out chart writing yesterday, and wow, it was a mess. Lmao. I watched a couple of other videos but this one to me is the most practical for actually using sheets live. Can't wait to give this a go. Thanks again!

  • @Simon-iy7mt
    @Simon-iy7mt 4 роки тому +4

    That was super useful. Your channel is quickly becoming one of my go to for drum tutorials. Solid!

  • @richardbrown7742
    @richardbrown7742 Рік тому +1

    Awesome dude. I been working on a similar method and it’s totally helping. I charting last minute now and got some good ideas from your video. I’m glad took a break and watched your video. Thanks!
    Really nice playing too!

  • @johnmarks9843
    @johnmarks9843 Рік тому +1

    How about a video on how You tune your snare or toms after placing a new head. Love this video, Brandon. I try to chart out songs when I can, but most of the time I am listening and memorizing. I don’t read music that well, but know the basics. I learn everything by ear. More charting videos please, when you can of course. Cheers!

  • @MikeSchellingMusic
    @MikeSchellingMusic 2 роки тому +1

    I’m a guitar player and this lesson still helped me learn something 👏🏾

    • @ricomajestic
      @ricomajestic 9 місяців тому

      What's your favorite way of charting songs for guitar?

  • @kenpoels
    @kenpoels 5 років тому +16

    Write the BPM and time signature on the sheet! Nice vid. I do it the same way!

  • @serhatt
    @serhatt Рік тому

    I think this is one of the important lessons drummer needs to learn after sinking the basics! Thank you

  • @IzzyRome23
    @IzzyRome23 2 роки тому +4

    You should teach this in Drumeo. A lot of drummers like us will like to see you in it. 🥁 awesome lesson thank you!

  • @Neil-pv8pw
    @Neil-pv8pw 2 роки тому +1

    this system is ok for click digital musicians, it basically means staring at a tablet thru out the gig and not connecting with the audience. the old skool way is listening to vocals, listening to emotions loud=angry, andif u know the lyrics, the u know when changes come, for examples of this watch james brown live, when he walks to the mic and grabs it, that signals the band to start the song rolling andit rolls until he releases a key word in the lyrics, like take it to the bridge.

  • @conehead_boi7777
    @conehead_boi7777 6 місяців тому

    I’m sure to incorporate these tips and charting basics for my first set list! Thanks a million brother!!💪

  • @calebkayyeboah893
    @calebkayyeboah893 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this lesson. I'm gonna use it to save myself this coming Easter since I have a lot of songs to do. Thanks again

  • @hideandseek977
    @hideandseek977 4 роки тому +1

    I freakin love your videos. Also, youtube been hittin me with the old stuff and its really cool to see where you came from to now. Keep it up man. You rock.

  • @tomfifield3368
    @tomfifield3368 3 роки тому +1

    Good method, I have been doing something like it but I like your way.

  • @joelwelch6297
    @joelwelch6297 Рік тому

    Dude! Thank you so much I've been looking for a quick way to jot down notes to help myself stay on track.

  • @kgdrummerboy
    @kgdrummerboy 3 роки тому +2

    Great video, Brandon. I often think about how to learn tunes quickly, and unfortunately, listening to them, as naseum, has been my mode of operation. After watching this video, I'm gonna give your way a try. It looks like a really good way. Thanks for the video!

  • @trfcmikey7751
    @trfcmikey7751 Рік тому

    was looking for this exact type of video, great method, very informative cheers dude!

  • @freight_train13
    @freight_train13 5 років тому

    Bass player here and this made me rethink how I chart to be more simple. Good stuff!

  • @davidbate8523
    @davidbate8523 Рік тому

    Looks good, Im gonna try it with the bass.

  • @DrummerPhilOfficial
    @DrummerPhilOfficial 5 років тому +1

    This is done so well that ANYone who watches this video would be able to play this song correctly!!! Nice Job B.!!! Hope all is well with you and the Mrs. down there in the S.A. Stay well my friend!!!

    • @brandonscott3297
      @brandonscott3297 5 років тому

      Thanks Phil! Wishing you all the best back in Cali! Miss you brother.

  • @4leafclovers402
    @4leafclovers402 3 роки тому

    This helped immensely. Literally did not know where to start before this video and now I feel like an expert on charting a song. Thanks Brandon!

  • @krembadger
    @krembadger 3 роки тому +1

    Hey Brandon, Inm watching your videos since a little amount of time and I just wanted to say that your work here is so neat and clear ! You're a very good content creator so, keep it straight !

  • @JustinGillenMusic
    @JustinGillenMusic 5 років тому

    I'm a guitar player and this helped me a lot. Most of the time I just need to write out the form and the Scale Degrees for the chords and I can get what I need from that. Its your use of space which is really clever and useful. Thank you for sharing.

  • @beau5296
    @beau5296 3 роки тому

    Thoroughly impressed!

  • @RyanSmithofficial
    @RyanSmithofficial 5 років тому

    This is my favorite method I've seen so far. Awesome!

  • @frankpuleo2009
    @frankpuleo2009 Рік тому

    Good job Brandon! Good structure and understandable! Thanks!
    Keep up the videos!

  • @1olsendba
    @1olsendba Рік тому

    This was great man! Thanks for sharing!

  • @somethinginmind2151
    @somethinginmind2151 3 роки тому

    Thank you for this Brandon. This will saves me time and paper. I can't thank you enough. I'm starting to learn drums and I want get use of reading sheets and sometimes it's hard to read the sheets online. I

  • @prohomes
    @prohomes 3 роки тому

    Oh, that is so helpful! Great lesson, especially for freelancers and session players. Thanks a bunch

  • @DimbleWally
    @DimbleWally 3 роки тому

    Omg dude you killed it at the end! That was nice!!!

  • @MatthewDavidT
    @MatthewDavidT 5 років тому +1

    So simple and so genius bro! Love this!

  • @rileyholata7837
    @rileyholata7837 3 роки тому

    This has helped me a lot with me learning tonnes of new songs! Except if it’s Rush. That’s different

  • @jkimmmmmmmm
    @jkimmmmmmmm 5 років тому

    Thanks so much! I play for my church and this is so helpful

  • @nickfili9409
    @nickfili9409 5 років тому

    Outstanding! Perfect for the visual quick reference. I use a similar system, but this is more space efficient. Thanks Brandon!

  • @herodesh
    @herodesh 5 років тому +1

    it always works. I use a different notation more like 4/4, crazy break, double pedal fast, slow :)) and so on. but always works!

  • @aviregal
    @aviregal 5 років тому

    This is so, so useful. Been needing this for a long time. Thanks!

  • @GabykzB
    @GabykzB 4 роки тому +1

    OmG! I know this is gonna be sO useful to me and all the friends & kids I’ll tell. Thanks for the lesson Brandon 🙌🏼 PeaCe! ✌🏼😊

  • @ricoridgez3822
    @ricoridgez3822 4 роки тому

    I just realized I end up watching atleast one of your videos a day. Subbed 😁🤘

  • @ronaldzeoli7528
    @ronaldzeoli7528 3 роки тому

    Really like your teaching method I always find your videos very informative.kerp it up

  • @Ramengmawia
    @Ramengmawia 2 роки тому

    i love it u r the best teacher for me,,,,❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍

  • @opiedrums
    @opiedrums 4 роки тому

    Excellent choice of pen my friend.

  • @melvinbowen2nd
    @melvinbowen2nd 5 років тому

    I had a 30 song gig and wasted so much paper trying to chart I thought mine was simple I came home like “I need to change this up...” This video pops up! 🤘🏾🤘🏾

  • @juancarlosdelasotta6375
    @juancarlosdelasotta6375 5 років тому

    You are awesome drummer and good guy, thanks

  • @ryde2012
    @ryde2012 Рік тому

    Brilliant drumming

  • @scs6822
    @scs6822 4 роки тому

    Just basic awesome stuff. Great!

  • @DrummerJulian
    @DrummerJulian 5 років тому +1

    cool lesson! it would be nice when you make a lesson about "reading original drum tracks/creative work"

  • @Shona_thecatalyst
    @Shona_thecatalyst 3 місяці тому

    Back here, cause I'm now charting drums for personal practice, it's a muscle I'm building for when i need to pull this out

  • @dalemaki7603
    @dalemaki7603 4 роки тому +1

    Great video thanks for the info it helped me immensely 🥁

  • @TheBricetune
    @TheBricetune 3 роки тому

    would like to see a video on preventing slapback on the kick drum - is it the pedal, the head or the player?

  • @dericmartin199
    @dericmartin199 4 роки тому

    Great, practical lesson. Thank you.

  • @DrummerGuidoLozano
    @DrummerGuidoLozano 3 роки тому

    Great video! Thanks for share this info with us!

  • @ahorakemusic
    @ahorakemusic 5 років тому

    Very helpful lesson! Much thanks!!

  • @ryancox5097
    @ryancox5097 5 років тому

    Super helpful vid. Thank you for this!

  • @tommcmichael8679
    @tommcmichael8679 3 роки тому

    Oh man! Wished I saw this 30 years ago!!!

  • @_LOVEOFRHYTHM
    @_LOVEOFRHYTHM 5 років тому

    Mannnn thank you so much for posting this🙏🏾😩. I saw something like this in one of your old clips and I’ve been hoping you’d give us an inside look to how you go about it... Great stuff as usual💯 🤙🏾

  • @kristianwest3855
    @kristianwest3855 5 років тому

    Can you do more videos like this? This is awesome

  • @Kutomaru1
    @Kutomaru1 2 роки тому

    13:33 I really wanted you to hit the crash with the fly on it lol

  • @markcrisp7315
    @markcrisp7315 4 роки тому

    Thanks man I will try your method 💯🎼🥁😊✌️

  • @humanoandante9642
    @humanoandante9642 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks a lot! Could you do an example with killing on the name or highway star please? Some song more complex to help me understand and hear the differents parts 🙏💥 thanks for everything and cheers from Argentina

  • @jocelynamado1351
    @jocelynamado1351 3 роки тому

    dude this was so helpful.. thank u so much!

  • @KathleenMcGivney-rc7vj
    @KathleenMcGivney-rc7vj 3 місяці тому

    Been drumming awhile just starting to wrap my brain around charting. I'm OCD too and Im realizing its going to be easier and more efficient for me in the long run! Do you do virtual lessons? I need to break through and have my ah-ha moment!! It will free me for life lol!
    I'm working on a few songs with my bass player who comes over my place to jam, And I'd like to start with 1 or 2 of those songs on our list

  • @VasilyBurov
    @VasilyBurov 3 роки тому

    Very well done!

  • @MKooro
    @MKooro 5 років тому

    MOST HELPFULL DRUM LESSON!!!!

    • @brandonscott3297
      @brandonscott3297 5 років тому

      AHHH STAHHP. Thank you!

    • @MKooro
      @MKooro 5 років тому

      @@brandonscott3297 No seriously, techniques and all the other stuff are helpfull but nobody did this and you did ! I always wondered how you could know all this songs so quickly, now i know THANK YOU!

  • @andywalsh911
    @andywalsh911 5 років тому

    Great,helped me a lot! I'd love to see you do a video or chart out what about me by snarky puppy!i struggle with that one

  • @stylo90
    @stylo90 3 роки тому

    Awesome! I'm not a drummer but I'm thinking about ways to adapt this e.g. for guitar. Super helpful shorthand. If there's more content like this on your channel I'll def subscribe :)

  • @JayStiqs
    @JayStiqs 5 років тому

    I love this! Thanks man!

  • @TahamasaAcademy
    @TahamasaAcademy 3 роки тому

    Very impressive sir.

  • @brianmi40
    @brianmi40 3 роки тому

    Nice. Under "make it your own", how do you approach taking any liberties in such a role?
    Do you try and slip in some very cool extra hits that don't change the rhythm as much as enhance it, sort of "ask for forgiveness, not permission", or do you approach the gig and have a dialogue about that beforehand? Again, I'm not talking about rewriting their music to a whole new beat, but rather finding some spots based on YOUR SKILL you bring to the table to enhance it?

  • @prateekarya6736
    @prateekarya6736 4 роки тому

    Very very helpful.
    Thanks man🙏🏻

  • @enamax3159
    @enamax3159 3 роки тому

    Great chart ♥️

  • @davidbassist1
    @davidbassist1 Рік тому

    Im using this for the bass, works well but obvious with bass Ive got to write out the notes as well. But better and quicker than what Ive been using

    • @AwesomeMan2696
      @AwesomeMan2696 Рік тому

      You can do the same thing but right out the numbers or numerals if you play by the number system / chord progressions / nashville system, etc. For example most songs are 1-5-6-4

  • @dericmartin199
    @dericmartin199 4 роки тому

    This is excellent. Thank you.

  • @kroy2121
    @kroy2121 3 роки тому

    Wow, this is great! Even for a beginner who’s trying to jam to some songs. Though I’d prob need to chart the fills somehow cos I’m not great at fills...yet lols

  • @frankkalejo8809
    @frankkalejo8809 Рік тому

    Very cool super easy

  • @AnonymousUser_86
    @AnonymousUser_86 5 років тому

    Great info! Thanks for sharing!

  • @ceco911
    @ceco911 5 років тому

    Very helpful. Thanks!

  • @barrybebenek8691
    @barrybebenek8691 5 років тому

    Brother your method is fantastic! Killer! But...what about stops and starts? Not the “creative” ones, but the ones that really need to be in the song? (Or pinches also). Where are those on the charting? (Like in that tune you did. The stops before the chorus’). What do you do for those?👍🏼🇨🇦

  • @jo_gurt
    @jo_gurt 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for this vid bro!

  • @SimonRendallProductions
    @SimonRendallProductions 5 років тому

    Good video mate, More tips for being professional Session drummers, like this video

  • @LUVHEAVYMUSIC1
    @LUVHEAVYMUSIC1 Рік тому

    Good stuff man…but I was looking for a method to chart songs for guitar.

  • @droelf4528
    @droelf4528 5 років тому

    Wow. Thats really helpful.

  • @jonasverlo
    @jonasverlo 5 років тому

    This is awesome! Looking forward to try it. Whats your left crash? Sounds great! 🥁

  • @isaiahhernandez232
    @isaiahhernandez232 4 місяці тому

    What kind of pens are you using? I like the ink thickness, it's easy on the eyes.

  • @AliceToms
    @AliceToms Рік тому

    Could you show how to right out rattle by elevation worship and Worthy ?

  • @miscellaneousmanta3288
    @miscellaneousmanta3288 2 роки тому

    Good method👍

  • @vivektyagi6848
    @vivektyagi6848 3 роки тому

    Very Useful.

  • @julianvonpoblotzki4428
    @julianvonpoblotzki4428 5 років тому

    Cool lesson

  • @VasilyBurov
    @VasilyBurov 3 роки тому

    Thanks! How do you chart longer songs? Just adding more space for the patterns and the song structure sections?

  • @geminirecords
    @geminirecords 3 роки тому

    What notes did you write in your chart to identify side stick vs snare and what fills to use?

  • @shestudiossheila7423
    @shestudiossheila7423 5 років тому +1

    Nice!

  • @Drummerman02
    @Drummerman02 5 років тому

    Lesson on “flow” and breaking in that kick stutter to 16th Triplet chops

  • @drumkepka
    @drumkepka 5 років тому

    Hello, thank you for your lesson, very useful. I'm charting songs myself but it looks not so simple like this. How about stop times, do you write down moments like this?

    • @brandonscott3297
      @brandonscott3297 5 років тому +1

      I typically do write in stops as well... I didn't go as in depth as i probably should. If you take a look at the sheet i previously charted at the beginning of the video i write in more details regarding breaks and what the drums are doing.

  • @kayerazelle
    @kayerazelle 3 роки тому

    quickly subscribe after this lesson like omg duuuude thank you so much

  • @cignaturedzine
    @cignaturedzine 5 років тому

    This was Wonderful, I didn’t know you was a drummer til walked to drums and sat drums👀👀