Everything You Need To Be A Rock Drummer | Randy Cooke
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- Опубліковано 6 чер 2024
- Just about every drummer wants to be rock drummer at some point in their career. In a world where there are thousands of UA-cam and Drumeo lessons on how to play rock music, it can be overwhelming deciding what to dedicate your practice time to!
Randy Cooke is going to dive into the basic, fundamental concepts you should be focusing on that, if you practice them the right way, you'll be well on your way. He'll be discussing everything from gear choices, how to tune your drums, to groove and fills that are suitable for a rock setting.
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro
0:07 - SONG: "Search And Destroy" by All Good Things
4:23 - Introduction
9:02 - Gear Choices
10:38 - How To Tune Your Drums
11:37 - Dampening
19:37 - How To Practice Rudiments
26:53 - Fundamental Rock Beats
38:07 - Fundamental Rock Fills
48:50 - Putting It All Together
53:25 - Q & A!
1:00:56 - SONG: "I Have The Power" by All Good Things
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About Randy:
Randy Cooke is an established Canadian drummer, percussionist, and session/touring musician. He was a member of Smash Mouth from 2010 to 2013.
Randy has recorded and toured with artists such as Kelly Clarkson, Hilary Duff, Ian Gillan (of Deep Purple), Mick Jagger, Ashley Tisdale, Mandy Moore, Five for Fighting, Natasha Bedingfield, and many others. He's also appeared on many TV shows such as Jay Leno, David Letterman, Regis & Kelly, Larry King, The View, Martha Stewart, A&E Private Sessions, and CBS Early Show.
Randy plays:
Yamaha Drums
Zildjian Cymbals
Remo Drumheads
Regal Tip Sticks
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I got my first kit yesterday at 26! Its never too late to start something new!
Jason Walton you still play?
Persistence is key
Lol. I started at 38 😂
1st kit at 6...got serious at 12...right after my first BIG rock show...KISS live New Years Eve 1977! Yeah baby...it on like Donky-Kong after that! Drum-on bruthah! Even if ya have to leave it at home for a while...always return..you won't regret it!
you still shreding bro?
Dude is trying to put the Roll back into Rock because of the way he speaks of grace notes and accents. He's a solid teacher and player, that is a gift. He's making complicated things sound simple. Great video.
holygroove2, you mean ghost notes!
@@mrflynn01 Same thing.
40 years old and bought my first set yesterday!
@@modr0160 61, last week! Never too late
@@Dave-po2mz :D
41 year old mom of 5, just treated myself to a kit and lessons. It's never too late to pick up a new passion.
I started drums at 37 and i`m enjoying a very good progress so whenever you feel like starting something just go and do it, don`t let society tell you when to do YOUR stuff !!!
That's awesome good for u🫡
Hands down, one of the best beginner lessons Ive seen yet! Not only can he play, but Randy is a really good teacher. His style of real world examples, playing varying speeds, giving time frames, having fun, high energy, wow Randy Rocks! Hats off to the guy/gal at Drumeo who got him in there.
He is a pleasant guy and of course ,skilled.
15 ? Late ? I am 51 and started leaning drums this past month ! (fulfilling a dream from age 7)
Light&Shadow hell I'm 24 and just bought my first set. Played to years in a drum line/marching band
35 here!
Wow.
43
44
I started drumming in 1974 and am still drumming to this day. To the relative new comers, I would highly recommend watching this lesson. Lots of great advice put forward in an easy to follow manner. This is well done.
THIS WAS PERFECT !
DRUMS TUNED AND MIXED PERFECTLY.
DUDE PLAYED WITH SUCH INTENTION & POWER !
Bingo ! You said it . I liken it to hitting my golf ball ,intention and power ,visualise then pull the trigger.
I love this dude's energy. Great drummer!
This was outstanding. 25 year guitarist who picked up drums two years ago. Really found this helpful.
Randy is the man! (He's super good!) I've been playing for 38 years--and I always feel like I'm learning something from him. Thanks, Drumeo!
In my 55 yrs as a drummer the best advice I can give is to use anything and everything to help you hold your sticks! Over time you lose grip and carpel tunnel, trigger release surgeries will be a part of your future as it was in mine. Tossing sticks while doing the most passionate part of your life is depressing! I finally found Stick Twirls and I put them on the fulcrum of my sticks with the ring on my index fingers and I'm good to go for life! You can replace any piece of equipment but your hands, hearing, feet or what ever you are the most important piece of equipment you'll ever have! Over a half of a century your love of genres will change! Drum, cymbal, rack, throne brands, sizes, setup, sticks are going to change as often as you change your socks! Take care of yourself, your passion, have patience and you'll have longevity!
Literally the best I’ve seen. That dude is awesome. What a great lesson. He has made a new fan in me.
Never too late to start!
It’s all about Repetition and dedication🤘🤘
Man, this guy is an awesome teacher. Honestly I see these comments under every drumeo video which is featured by someone in the drum community explaining something, but he's literally the best teacher I've ever seen.
I'm a total Noob to drums, and I feel lucky to have stumbled upon this lesson. Thank you so much for this. :)
this is what i think is just the right amount of intensity. he's not overly zealous with his hits, he's laid back, but every hits, everytime his stick touches the membrane, it's some sight to behold.
I am an old musician, but a new drummer.... This has really helped me rethink learning the drums.
Thank you Randy Cooke, this has been THE most inspiring and informative video I've watched on learning drums. I was a drummer for 2 or 3 years when I started at 16. Roll on 30 YEARS and after hooking up again with some of my old band mates it's time to start making some noise again. To say I'm a little rusty is an understatement, but picking it up so quickly again with great Drumeo videos, especially this one. THANK YOU.
I think this is the best video drumeo has ever done ! thanks !
Randy, I am 70! Don’t you wind down! You’re good. You’re doing great! Enjoy your drums and your music as long as you can!
That was some of the best feeling drumming ever.
the best lesson of rock drumming ever!! One word - simplicity
Ι'm NOT a beginner...BUT...this lesson it made me feel like...BEGINNER!
Initially watching the introduction to this session I thought Mr Cooke was going to be a little maverick in his approach, as it transpired I found him to be very realistic, informative and interesting to watch. I have watched hundreds of extremely accomplished drummers on UA-cam but this was probably the most practical and relatable instruction that I have watched, thank you.
I truly loved the passion that Randy Cooke displayed on this drum lesson! Great job Drumeo!
One of the best lessons I've ever seen. This guy is a rare combination of top notch teach AND player
Ive been playing drums in college and high school on and off for a couple years (guitarist first) and I'm like good for someone who doesn't have a kit, but I'm drying my first kit today and I'm just trying to take in so much information right now and you're super helpful!! This channel is making me more confident about getting a kit!!
Excellent instruction. This is super helpful. I totally just leveled up after trying out what I could pick up and apply. Thank you for all the tips and tricks, Mr. Cooke. This is the study material I've been looking for.
I’ve been playing rock drums for more then 20 years now. But how I wish this video was out there when I was 15. It’s so straight to the point, and he is really inspiring. I started practicing my paradiddles again after seeing this, and my left foot. Forgot all about them... Thanks a lot!
I know this video has been out there for many years now but I just stumbled across it... and it is AWESOME!!! So much good stuff here, I have techniques and concepts to work on for weeks and weeks now! Just the stuff about dynamics and grace notes is worth its weight in gold. Thank you Drumeo and thank you Randy!
Drumeo has the best drum sound on UA-cam. This one is a monster... Man..
By far the best drumeo lesson. Randy completely laid out his knowledge. Mind blown. Thank you!
@Jason Walton i got my first drum set at 43. Been playing for almost 2yrs now. It never too late. Just another goal to accomplish. Most importantly have fun doing it.
What a great teacher he is ! Fun to watch , informative , tasteful ... fantastic... thank you , drumeo .
I've been playing for almost 25 yrs and this was still really informative. And man, those drums sounds GOOD.
The drums sound amazing, I am in awe.
Best guidance I have ever get .. he is just awesome , just love him...
Great lesson! I am old as fuck (considering he felt 15 was late in the game) and am learning drums as a form of exercise while also learning a cool skill at the same time. His teaching style is excellent and I felt I learned a lot. I've watched a shit ton of beginning drum lessons and this one is hands down my favorite. I'll quit blowing you now. : )
Chalk me up to age 48 when starting. Been doing music my whole life, love electronic music, but always felt a true live drum track makes for the heart of the best songs (even though I know these days those are often electronic as well). Really loved this video as a good intro to the topic, perfect for my knowledge level.
Fantastic and practical lesson. Thank you for creating and posting.
One of the best lessons on drumeo. Simple easy to follow clear and precise. Thank you
Brilliant lesson and insight. Love Randy's attitude and passion
Oh man!!! 49:50 is SO true for SO many people.....it's a struggle to get away from that. But once you do....you see stuff changing for sure.
Great lesson one of the best you've ever done.
I think I've watched this video about 20 times and still I do not get bored and I'm no drummer ... Randy is amazing, the drums in the songs are amazing! You can just wish to have a guy like that in the band ... I bow my hat.
38 here and bought my first kit a year ago. Never too late! Watched a ton of youtube vids...THIS is by far the most informative one out there. So many great takeaways.
Wow, I have watched probably 100+ Drumeo videos and this was one of my favorites. Thank you guys for these great lessons! Maybe someday I will be there teaching... Goals.
That was absolute magic to watch and I got a heap of great tips.Randy Cooke's enthusiastic and motivating!
Super good guidance on the grace notes in paradiddles! Thanks!!
this was really great. Randy is terrific. I was very impressed
I've much been influenced by John Bonham, he is my hero simply he saved my left foot from being just dormant like other modern drummers and encouraged me to play eighth notes on my hi-hat and learn limb independence. LONG LIVE THE GOAT OF DRUMMING!!!! RIP BONZO
as a beginner/intermediate drummer I woukd like to say thank you for this. it's awesome!
When you see the headline, "What your drum teacher doesn't want you to know"
And it's TRUE. This video breaks a lot of "rules" and bless him for it. Tones,gear,chops...even the quip about your snare being replaced in post mix down,this is the primer every drummer should watch. Well done.
I know this is five years old but I just watched it. You’re amazing. I love the way you play and the way you approach rock drumming.
Awesome lesson! One of the best on Drumeo, and that's saying something.
Awesome lesson! This guy is a fantastic player and great teacher. More videos with him requested!!
At 70 I started something I always wanted to do, play drums!! That was about eighteen months ago, I'm still at it and lovin' it, I have a great teacher I'm so lucky. Well, I've got a new drum teacher, Randy Cooke, this is the best instructional video I've seen, hands down. This man can play and teach. Thank you Randy for your generosity and great clear instructions, truly inspirational ... thank you Drumeo. 👍👍👍
LOVED THIS LESSON!!!
Love everything about this guy he's infectious brilliant tutorial thanks guys!! :-)
I’ve watched this so many times and I get something from it every time.
Fantastic Lesson !!! Love Randy's enthusiasm
Great lesson Randy and thank you Drumeo, I'm gonna take on board the advice and start practicing!
This is a fantastic lesson, very in depth and clearly explained, while some things that were talked about in this video might be subjective for some people and how they get their best rock drummer sound, it's really nice to have someone recommend what to use and not to use so that people don't get overwhelmed with all the choices in gear and what to practice and so on, thank you Drumeo for the awesome content!
This is one of the best videos on Drumeo, cheers for the great lesson mate. Brilliant tips 👍
Love this guy. He's awesome
One of the grooviest rock drummers on the planet! His grace notes, accents, syncopation and dynamics are just so precise and so insanely brilliant! His mid-tuned snare sound is just perfect and the toms sound fat with depth. One of the best-sounding kits I've heard on Drumeo. His selection of K Zildjian brings beautiful cymbal colours as well. On top of that, he's a top-notch drum teacher! His instructions/explanations are hands down the best I've seen. What an inspiring fella he is!
Just goes to show there is so much talent out there great drumming Randy Cooke!
So, so good ... amazing demo/class, I bow my cap to Randy.
Amazing drummer, amazing teacher and one of the coolest guys ever.
Dynamics and great feel sets him apart from so many rock drummers. I enjoyed this video way more than I expected. Great dude with tons of great advice. One of best Drumeo vids I have seen in a long time.
Absolutely! Same feelings!
Such a chill dude, and great teacher.
Truly he is a lovely teacher
Explains everything in a nice way
I realized after listening to him how important it is even for a rock drummer to work on the grace notes and not on just hard notes
May Almighty God bless this teacher
This guy has a special talent to teach. He’s one of the best teachers I have encountered.
One of the most applicable lesson Drumeo has ever done.
Hands down the best rock lesson I’ve seen on UA-cam! Great drummer even better personality. Cheers!
This is a great lesson, thanks a lot it helps me a lot. It is also a joy to see/hear you playing! Greetings from Granada, Spain ( I´m a 55 year old beginner!)
Wow this was so helpful. As a beginner drummer this really gave me some useful tips to improve my playing!
El mejor canal que hay en Youtobe , con el gran Randy Cooke y el equipo de Drumeo .. thanks !!!
This dude is the realest guy you have had on. Love his attitude and fun demeanor.
He's so smooth but yet powerful.. Awesome Drumming.
This dude is great at teaching love it!
Adonis I second that. A wonderful teacher as inspiration to us all.
Preach
I am getting back into Drums... Revisiting this excellent lesson.
I wish I had these lessons when I was starting. All I ever wanted to be was a great rock drummer. I got overwhelmed with all the rudiments. But knowing i can just work on singles, doubles. paradiddles and flams and not focus so much on chops, just being solid would have really changed my direction and attitude toward the instrument. But you're never to old to retool and take a fresh approach at it. That's what I'm doing! Thanks Drumeo and Randy!
Awesome! Just started drumming at 56 I'm watching and learning with serious intent 💪🥁
Thank you Randy Cooke! Loved your stuff with Ian! You blow my mind buddy!
Wow thank you so much what an awesome lesson 🤘 im 40 and just having a go on my sons drumkit 😆 never tried playing drums before and now I'm hooked 😀 👍 nice one guys! Stay safe 🙏 big love from 🇬🇧
Best lesson yet. Very, very useful. Some people are just good natural teachers. Love Drumeo!
Great tips, especially love the advice on grace notes in rudiments
Best class I've seen on You Tube! I can't wait to get home on my set!
Great lesson! Very practical and positive advice. Randy has fun energy and his technique was fluid.
LOVE THIS VIDEO! Thank you drumeo, thank you Randy!
There is tons of great info in this video wow! This video alone is rock drummers gem great techniques this should be in your top ten for sure!
Best lesson on this channel, and he sounds so good!
Muchas gracias amigos, por compartir esta valiosa información para aquellos que estamos aprendiendo ✌️ llevo 11 meses aprendiendo pero con este video llegaré un poco más lejos!!
Priceless tuning advice. I sound-checked for a recent gig after quickly tuning my toms to the most resonant note, and snare tuned medium top and bottom. My drums were overpowering on stage. To fix them I de-tuned all the toms to 'lowest note possible' and added moon gels, choked my snare-side head and de-tuned the batter. Fatter, tighter sound with a shorter throw.
Randy, you have improved my drumming 100 fold in this little tiny video!
Randy is terrific - a natural teacher.
best lesson i've seen on here
This guy consistently gives great advice!!!