What Quincy is doing is making the drums sound musical. All the great Jazz drummers had that ability. Just listen to Joe Morello on Take Five. Our Jazz Quartet plays that number and during my "break" I try to emulate Joe. Yesterday it "worked" !! I hadn't played real challenging Jazz since the 90s as few even knew what it was. Found good players again and it's fab recreating that music . And Quincy you have that magic left hand like Joe. Arthritis makes it a little painful for me but I soldier on with trad grip trying to be just like you. Never miss your Vids 👍👍👍
I truly appreciate your kind words Mr. Great Scott! I’m humbled to have Ny name mentioned in the same paragraph as the great Joe Morello. Much respect to you sir👊🏾
Hey everyone! Thanks for watching this lesson. I'm curious, what exercises do YOU do to work on your flow? --Lesson Time Stamp-- 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Playing interlude 00:42 - Thank you 20K! 01:06 - Group lesson offer 02:02 - Play interlude demonstrating exercise 02:19 - Explanation of the lesson 02:27 - What will working on flow do for you? 03:43 - THE EXERCISE 08:21 - Demo of free flow using exercise concept 09:52 - Closing remarks
@@drumqtips You are kind! Your videos are helping me a lot, bc I'm currently prepping for Music University admission tests. Always gotta work on the ride cymbal🤘🏻🤘🏻
After watching this video, many more of your other videos make sense because I understand what you are doing. You should label this one as one of the first to watch!
This is such a great, intuitive exercise! An exercise that every student and self-taught should learn to play BEFORE start reading sheet music. I know a lot of colleagues who just pull their fills out of drawers; this here is different; this is learning to speak BEFORE learning to read, the way it should be. I love your lessons and your channel!👍
Thanks again Mr. Davis. It’s easy to get into the mindset of over analyzing what we hear and what we are trying to play. I have to keep reminding myself to “k.i.s.s” (keep it simple stupid) and not get overwhelmed by trying to fit all of the technical stuff into a solo part to try to make things sound good. Thanks for breaking it down and always giving me a “reset” tool for better practicing.
Bought the Ride workout package with the video: awesome! exactly what I needed, really like you were by my side and pushing me. I really enjoy it this kind of workout.
VERY GOOD LESSON I HAVE MY STUDENTS READ A STORY FROM A BOOK OR A ARTICLE FROM THE MORNING NEWS PAPER. OR RECITE THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OR A NURSERY RYME!!! ALL GREAT FUN AND LOTS OF LAUGHS!!! TEACHERS ALWAYS KEEP YOUR LESSONS FRESH AND ALLOW YOUR STUDENTS TO ALWAYS HAVE INPUT! SWING ON!!!
Hey, that group lesson... could you open it up to show us "non-drummers" some love? Still remember that Skype lesson we had together. I still have the notes from that lesson--all that "big up-beat" stuff you showed me. We all gotta work on our inner drummer, right? Especially us amateur jazz guitarists :)
Delighted with your magnificent exercises, with that way of theorizing the attitudes when facing the instrument so positive and ultimately, with and for everything. It is well born to be grateful ... thank you once again Quincy👌🏼🥁
Ha! Yes I do have them Quincy! Happy Thanksgiving! This is another great idea from you. Can't wait to work on it! BTW my right hand is getting better! As always thank you for doing your super videos! Just the best!
I love this. I have been working on exercises like these for some time but I hadn't thought to explore the possibilities of playing the "gappy" options e.g the &'s or the triplet offbeats. Thanks for another goodun.
Great lesson, Q. I can hear how these flows can transition and be used musically on a 32 bar solo, for example. Thanks for the this and for making me think!
A good one🤣. One that you like. After a certain price point ($100+), they’re all good. Just make sure you get one with 3 legs, not the flimsy two legged stands.
Great question Ben! Playing with flow and intentionality means you have to put thought towards what you are playing but it has to happen very...EXTREMELY quickly. That's why this is a great exercise because it will cut down on the time it takes to decide what to play. Then you start reaching a "flow state". Thanks for watching Ben!
Hi Quincy, great lesson as always! I have a question: How long should we stay in one of the examples in the exercise to move on to the next one. eg. from the eighth notes to the triplets. I noticed in my practice routines that if I do many many repetitions for months in one exercise, it will get into my system (sort of speak) and it will be more natural to me after a while. Thank you!!
I have found in my practicing that when I start a new idea it is unusual and difficult and confusing. After I practice the idea being very mindful of what I am doing (practice slow) I eventually get to the point where I do not want to stop. It becomes a part of me. This is where the idea begins to swing or groove. This process can take 5 minutes, or 5 years depending in how I relate to the idea. In other words play until you love it. Then move on.
What Quincy is doing is making the drums sound musical. All the great Jazz drummers had that ability. Just listen to Joe Morello on Take Five. Our Jazz Quartet plays that number and during my "break" I try to emulate Joe. Yesterday it "worked" !! I hadn't played real challenging Jazz since the 90s as few even knew what it was. Found good players again and it's fab recreating that music . And Quincy you have that magic left hand like Joe. Arthritis makes it a little painful for me but I soldier on with trad grip trying to be just like you. Never miss your Vids 👍👍👍
I truly appreciate your kind words Mr. Great Scott! I’m humbled to have Ny name mentioned in the same paragraph as the great Joe Morello. Much respect to you sir👊🏾
Hey everyone! Thanks for watching this lesson. I'm curious, what exercises do YOU do to work on your flow?
--Lesson Time Stamp--
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Playing interlude
00:42 - Thank you 20K!
01:06 - Group lesson offer
02:02 - Play interlude demonstrating exercise
02:19 - Explanation of the lesson
02:27 - What will working on flow do for you?
03:43 - THE EXERCISE
08:21 - Demo of free flow using exercise concept
09:52 - Closing remarks
Well done Mr Quincy, please can yoI do a video on groupings, cos at some point I got lost in the 16
As soon as I click on the video, I hit the like button
You’re too kind. Thank you!
@@drumqtips You are kind! Your videos are helping me a lot, bc I'm currently prepping for Music University admission tests. Always gotta work on the ride cymbal🤘🏻🤘🏻
After watching this video, many more of your other videos make sense because I understand what you are doing. You should label this one as one of the first to watch!
This is such a great, intuitive exercise! An exercise that every student and self-taught should learn to play BEFORE start reading sheet music. I know a lot of colleagues who just pull their fills out of drawers; this here is different; this is learning to speak BEFORE learning to read, the way it should be. I love your lessons and your channel!👍
Absolutely Amus! I like that, "speak before learning to read". That's exactly what it's for. Thank you.
Great lesson once again Mr. Q This is something I have always wanted to improve on and now I have the tools to do it. Thanks Quincy!
Love this drum channel
This channel loves you:)
Congrats with 20K! You deserve much more! Can you please tell in the future about how you tune your toms in a high jazzy way?
Hey Alexey. I'll definitely do a video on my drum tuning in the future. Thanks for watching!
Thanks again Mr. Davis. It’s easy to get into the mindset of over analyzing what we hear and what we are trying to play. I have to keep reminding myself to “k.i.s.s” (keep it simple stupid) and not get overwhelmed by trying to fit all of the technical stuff into a solo part to try to make things sound good.
Thanks for breaking it down and always giving me a “reset” tool for better practicing.
You’re right on Eric. We gotta always remind ourselves to keep it simple stupid:)
Bought the Ride workout package with the video: awesome! exactly what I needed, really like you were by my side and pushing me. I really enjoy it this kind of workout.
That’s awesome to hear Christophe! Glad you’re finding the ride cymbal work out helpeful:-)
VERY GOOD LESSON
I HAVE MY STUDENTS READ A STORY FROM A BOOK OR A ARTICLE FROM THE MORNING NEWS PAPER. OR RECITE THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OR A NURSERY RYME!!! ALL GREAT FUN AND LOTS OF LAUGHS!!!
TEACHERS ALWAYS KEEP YOUR LESSONS FRESH AND ALLOW YOUR STUDENTS TO ALWAYS HAVE INPUT!
SWING ON!!!
That’s an awesome method to use with students that I’ve also used myself. Thanks for sharing Manuel!
Hey, that group lesson... could you open it up to show us "non-drummers" some love? Still remember that Skype lesson we had together. I still have the notes from that lesson--all that "big up-beat" stuff you showed me. We all gotta work on our inner drummer, right? Especially us amateur jazz guitarists :)
Absolutely! That was a fun lesson for sure!!
Congrats with your 20K milestone. And again an excellent lesson.
Thanks so much Jaap! Your support is very much appreciate it my friend.
Now I’ll definitely improve my flow!
Haha! Glad I could help your flow a little bit SIS:) now we have to work on X‘ S flow. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Very, very clear n’ interesting Quincy !👍🏻🤗
Thank you Constant!
Well deserved on the 20k Q. Look forward to all great content you keep creating 👌🏽🔥🎶🥁
Thanks as always my friend!
Great lesson. Thanks, Quincy!
Glad you liked it!
Congratulations on passing the 20k mark❤️A great concept a Fabulous lesson 👏👏👏
I appreciate that as always Peter!
Great lesson, thanks 👍
I appreciate that!
Great idea. I will start doing this before every practice session.
Have fun Fred! I think you’ll love it.
Congrats for 20k
I appreciate that!
Nice...thanks for your efforts....
Thanks for watching Ayman!
Thanks, Mr Davis - as simple as it is - this lesson helps a lot - especially for me, when I`m stuck. It's a threshold-breaker.
Glad you find the exercise helpful!
Delighted with your magnificent exercises, with that way of theorizing the attitudes when facing the instrument so positive and ultimately, with and for everything.
It is well born to be grateful ... thank you once again Quincy👌🏼🥁
You're very welcome Joe!
Bless up, another great lesson
Much appreciated dude!
Your lesson videos are my favorite. Thank you, Q!!
Thank you very much.Glad you like them Dave!
This is actually and old Bob Moses exercise, Marc G. and this gentleman should pay homage to Bob M it’s is in his book Drum Wisdom 1986:)
I love Bob Moses but I'm not familiar with that book. I'll look for it for sure. Thanks for the comment.
Great conceptual instruction and practical foundations on the set-Quincy you are great at what you do!
I appreciate that very much Stephen!
Something new and wonderful to add to my warm ups. Thanks, Q!
You’ll have fun with this one Tom for sure. Thanks as always my friend :-)
Well still catching up with the vids, great exercise!
Btw that online group lesson was excellent! Thanks as always!
It was fun to have you for the lesson Joel:) Have fun catching up my friend!
Simply fantastic,cheers !
Wow! That's a really helpful exercise. Gonna start doing that on the regular. Love Mark too. Such a fantastic player.
Thanks for watching Nathan!
Thanks! It always look simple when someone else is doing it. I'll try it today. It seems full of good sense.
You can do it Jean-Francois!
Ha! Yes I do have them Quincy! Happy Thanksgiving! This is another great idea from you. Can't wait to work on it! BTW my right hand is getting better! As always thank you for doing your super videos! Just the best!
Happy Thanksgiving Rita! I’m really happy to know your right hand is getting better. Had to pick on you a little in the video:)
I love this. I have been working on exercises like these for some time but I hadn't thought to explore the possibilities of playing the "gappy" options e.g the &'s or the triplet offbeats. Thanks for another goodun.
Have fun exploring my friend! Thanks as always Joe :-)
Great lesson, Q. I can hear how these flows can transition and be used musically on a 32 bar solo, for example. Thanks for the this and for making me think!
My pleasure Eric! And I’ll be in touch regarding the group lessons. Thanks man!
I am hooked to your channel ! Congrats on your 20k.
I appreciate that Florent! And thanks for the congrats:)
Marvellous and interesting ideas here - as always! Thanks, Quincy…
I appreciate your words as always Mikey!
Thanks, Quincy! Will try that first thing. Happy Thanksgiving!
I know you’ll have a good time practicing this for sure. Thanks for watching and happy Thanksgiving!
I love it. Great idea, thank you for sharing.
My pleasure Cora!
Man you sound so great, Jo
Jones kind of sound....
Thanks for watching and for the super kind words JP!
Excellent, Q! Thanks…
Thanks Gustav!
@@drumqtips can I ask you what kind of sticks you use? Nylon tip, right?…
Then just add that 2 n 4. Good stuff man
Thanks Barreto!
Q what hi-hat cymbals /stand do you recommend?
A good one🤣. One that you like. After a certain price point ($100+), they’re all good. Just make sure you get one with 3 legs, not the flimsy two legged stands.
What are your opinions on subdivision, when playing during a piece?
I, as well as everyone who ever played anything good on the drums, use them:)
So should we be avoiding double strokes all around?
For this exercise, yes.
@@drumqtips Will do, thanks Mr. Davis
Great vid as always but are you thinking ahead of what you want to play or are you randomly moving around the kit without any thought?
Great question Ben! Playing with flow and intentionality means you have to put thought towards what you are playing but it has to happen very...EXTREMELY quickly. That's why this is a great exercise because it will cut down on the time it takes to decide what to play. Then you start reaching a "flow state". Thanks for watching Ben!
@@drumqtips great thank you so much
Hi Quincy, great lesson as always! I have a question: How long should we stay in one of the examples
in the exercise to move on to the next one. eg. from the eighth notes to the triplets.
I noticed in my practice routines that if I do many many repetitions for months in one exercise, it will get into my system (sort of speak) and it will be more natural to me after a while.
Thank you!!
Hi Uka. Everyone is going to be different so you have to go with what works best for you. Thanks for watching!
I have found in my practicing that when I start a new idea it is unusual and difficult and confusing. After I practice the idea being very mindful of what I am doing (practice slow) I eventually get to the point where I do not want to stop. It becomes a part of me. This is where the idea begins to swing or groove. This process can take 5 minutes, or 5 years depending in how I relate to the idea.
In other words play until you love it. Then move on.
Idea for video. How to use your DAW to focus on your technique.
Good idea but I'm definitely not the guy to talk about using a DAW. Thanks for watching Billy!
When you turn on metronome and play.. you have no issue speaking independently of the rhythm.. why is that ?
That's how I practice. Talking, reading or watching TV while executing an idea. Maybe I'll do a lesson on that. Thanks Rob!