I'll never forget when my drum teacher brought me to a Chaffee clinic out on Long Island in 1988. I was never the same musically again. His playing was so advanced and sophisticated that the drums became a very different instrument afterwards. I went through four volumes of his exercise books, but rarely did I ever find a professional use for it. Nevertheless, my independence, rhythm and musical literacy improved radically.
As a young drummer I’ve never watched this material, I’m now into Gary Chaffee’s books and now I’m realizing that he’s the real father of modern drumming 🤯
Gary’s teaching is top notch. I worked on this material 20 years ago to help with Jazz and creativity. In 2023, I’m returning to Jazz and the timeliness of this material is incredible! I’m inspired to create once again -thank you, Gary!
I remember working but on the A, B, C, etc patterns from his Sticking Patterns book years ago. That stuff really blew my mind and opened up a whole new world to me.
woah !! holy hell my playing is about to get a whole lot more interesting a. After playing for 41 years I can't believe I haven't got onto this guys stuff. Thanks so much for putting it up.
I was in the first group students of Gary’s when he first came to Berklee in the Fall of 1973. It was a Profound experience; never lost the thrill of it, to this day! My only regret is that I left school with a huge stack of Xeroxed pages that now comprise his many books, a stack that was ruined in a flood. Slowly caught up. I guess there are “Ups and Downs” in life as well… 🥴🤔
Couldn’t get these videos in Australia at the time so I wrote to him and he graciously burnt copies to DVD for me. Think I had to post a money order to pay him😂 But yes, awesome stuff - the “fatback” exercises are so useful
If you feel like other players have more talent or that you are losing you momentum, check out Gary Chafee's method books. There you might find ways to unlock your own potential and break through.
Good sound. But I don’t like the way the left is curtailed, marginalised, and cramped into a subservient role. With an x hat, a better player, could mix the lead role between right AND left, and then mix the subservient role between left AND right.
But how much more musical purpose would that really serve? The phrasing would still be voiced the same regardless of which hand leads… Also, most of Gary’s “patterns” books take this material in the final chapter to a jazz context. And the averaging working jazz drummer isn’t going to have much more than the standard 1up/1down kit they gig with. The notation in his books usually won’t even have a 3rd tom voice.
Love the video but if your playing in a band and or with other musicians … I don’t think you could use a lot of this in a musical setting … might be conceived as overplaying
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I'll never forget when my drum teacher brought me to a Chaffee clinic out on Long Island in 1988. I was never the same musically again. His playing was so advanced and sophisticated that the drums became a very different instrument afterwards. I went through four volumes of his exercise books, but rarely did I ever find a professional use for it. Nevertheless, my independence, rhythm and musical literacy improved radically.
As a young drummer I’ve never watched this material, I’m now into Gary Chaffee’s books and now I’m realizing that he’s the real father of modern drumming 🤯
No question! There no one that can explain those foundation concepts like him…door after door …
My goodness. "Father of Modern Drumming"????? Please educate yourself about the history of the multi-percussion instrument.
He is a genius. Every drummer should learn this.
Gary’s teaching is top notch. I worked on this material 20 years ago to help with Jazz and creativity. In 2023, I’m returning to Jazz and the timeliness of this material is incredible! I’m inspired to create once again -thank you, Gary!
I remember working but on the A, B, C, etc patterns from his Sticking Patterns book years ago. That stuff really blew my mind and opened up a whole new world to me.
I got his material in the late 80’s, never looked back. Invaluable stuff.
woah !! holy hell my playing is about to get a whole lot more interesting a. After playing for 41 years I can't believe I haven't got onto this guys stuff. Thanks so much for putting it up.
Amazing, and now Henrique de almeida holding the torch! Appointed by Gary to be a master teacher of his systems.
The sound of his drums is so musical. Open and controlled, with the right amount of sustain.
Chaffee is a legend. Unfortunately I didn't have the money to take lessons from him back in the 90's.
This is gold.
fking luv this lesson, my doubles will never be the same!
gary stackin back in the day. that china trash/splash combo is sick
What a splendid drummer!
Valuable stuff!
Beautiful tone and touch!
Gold standard. Thanks for uploading.
MAESTRO EDUCATOR & PLAYER!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was in the first group students of Gary’s when he first came to Berklee in the Fall of 1973. It was a Profound experience; never lost the thrill of it, to this day! My only regret is that I left school with a huge stack of Xeroxed pages that now comprise his many books, a stack that was ruined in a flood. Slowly caught up. I guess there are “Ups and Downs” in life as well… 🥴🤔
Did you ever get to meet vinnie or Steve in their teenage years studying there?
@@sumdude96 I left in ‘75; Vinnie Colaiuta is 4 years younger, so I’m not surprised I missed him - too bad!
@@nedgrant918 But, Vinnie attended '74 to '76. Left in '76 semester, went to NYC for 2 yrs then off to LA. Rest is Hx.
Thank you so so much for uploading this.
Great drummer
i could hear some of those licks in there that vinnie learned and applied.
very good lesson maestro teacher
Viajero en el tiempo!!
Couldn’t get these videos in Australia at the time so I wrote to him and he graciously burnt copies to DVD for me. Think I had to post a money order to pay him😂
But yes, awesome stuff - the “fatback” exercises are so useful
Genius!
Smooth and The rhythms are interesting
Wanted this video for so long i should download it before copyright claims it😂
Amazing
Thanks for posting it! I had the VHS tapes :)
I had it on VHS also 🤣
I hear Vinny in these exercises.
That's because Vinnie & Steve Smith shared the same lesson time with Gary at Berklee!
If you feel like other players have more talent or that you are losing you momentum, check out Gary Chafee's method books. There you might find ways to unlock your own potential and break through.
14:04 Well I guess we know where vinnie got that one. haha
Have got a link to the booklet please
I believe Gary was an instructor at Berkley collage of music.
He was head of the percussion dept.
I believe he was also
Yes. Him and Alan Dawson basically laid the foundation for Berkeley’s drum program.
LEARN TO SPELL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! B E R K L E E
Berlee College of Music in Boston, MA
I love 18:10.
46:15 👍👏🤟
what dvd is this stuff on?
I see Lars ulrich came by to leave a downvote….
He's not bright enough to just pack it in.
Lol
Just checking - I met Gary when I was in Boston. Great guy. Did you get permission from him to upload this?
Good sound. But I don’t like the way the left is curtailed, marginalised, and cramped into a subservient role. With an x hat, a better player, could mix the lead role between right AND left, and then mix the subservient role between left AND right.
As Jay Leno said, “oh shut uuup” lol
Are you a mute? For that would not bode well for someone who thinks they can play and instrument@@seansalinas777
Yeah you're talkin out the back of your ass
But how much more musical purpose would that really serve?
The phrasing would still be voiced the same regardless of which hand leads…
Also, most of Gary’s “patterns” books take this material in the final chapter to a jazz context.
And the averaging working jazz drummer isn’t going to have much more than the standard 1up/1down kit they gig with.
The notation in his books usually won’t even have a 3rd tom voice.
Love the video but if your playing in a band and or with other musicians … I don’t think you could use a lot of this in a musical setting … might be conceived as overplaying
"the main difference between a solo and a beat is where you play the pattern"
OK boomer
OK zoomer
The main difference is, people have heard of Gary.
well, there is a reason gary taught at berklee and you are you. 😂
@@eggmcfoffcheck mate!!
😂 too funny