I’ve used this Master’s work since I was a kid in the high school jazz band. Within a few weeks I noticed that my playing had changed so much that I became addicted. If I didn’t take on his books and work I would have never left my small hometown and done music for a living for 30 years.. a legend, a gentleman, a scholar and a beautiful human being. I haven’t watched this for YEARS and YEARS. It’s a great revisit. Thank you for posting ❤️
Hey man. I've been a drummer for 30+ years. Jazz band, rock band all that. I have a question; Why do these guys always play/practice on pads? Like there is a big difference between an acoustic snare skin vs pads. Like even if they turned off the snare buzz it would be more relatable.
@@MikeCeritto Philly Joe Jones also recommended practicing on drums and not a pad, but I think it's also important to consider the development of technique. You can spend a lot of time on a pad that you can't necessarily at a kit. And when you apply it to the kit, you have the technique. Just a suggestion. Peace
@@MikeCeritto I've been playing drums since the 60's, jazz since the 70's and one thing I have learned is not to limit my learning environment. I am 75 and I am still learning. Do not leave out anything that helps you learn. Whatever works, use it! You may find that are missing something. Whether or not you like or use practice pads is up to you. However, I practice with a practice pad with sticks. I also practice on bare heads with and without the snares on with sticks, rods and brushes (all shapes and sizes) with and without listening to music. I also practice with different cymbals at different volumes. This requires many different touches. Open up to more learning experiences. Try something new and different. You may like it.
Wait, wait, wait, wait!!! 😱 Ain't nobody saying all that, now! We still need Eric Moore, Rob beat down Brown, the 80/20 drummer, Steve Jordan, and many more. Lol. I agree that this should be a featured video. But we gotta keep the rest. Lol.
"*_It proves how many things you can probably discover for yourself, by not being caught in what I have to say or what anybody else has to say. So think for yourself. And if someone shows you something that’s good, believe it. Or discard it. But examine it._*" There's something awesome about guys in the WWII generation, of which Jim is a part. Clear, uncomplicated, and no-nonsense. Great stuff.
Thank you Andres for your kind words. Jim Chapin was a very special part of my life, he showed me how to play jazz the right way also his wisdom, kindness, and guidance helped me to become what I am today. He is truly missed.
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I was lucky enough to attend a masterclass with Jim in the 90's. He needed a stick to walk but his hands were blindingly fast. A gentleman and a legend.
Same but mine was around 2004. He walked out with a stick, all old and I (arrogantly) remember thinking that this can't possibly be good and...dude, first drummer to blow my mind. His hands were so quick, so elite and I humbly listened to him for several hours
Ever since I was little, I always went to the older folks for info & advice. Still did decades later. After all, they learned many ways to get 'X' done, I'll learn those & the shortcuts. So here I am, in my 60s still looking for older folks to learn from. Only problem is, those older folks are ALL DEAD! But alas, we now have the Internet and this myriad of videos uploaded so the world can reach & watch at a moments notice and enjoy and/or learn from (2 thumbs up). If I was able to drum as fast as Jim Chapin, you would swear I had 8 THUMBS UP! REALLY BIG THANKS Jose!!!+! (8 thumbs meaning, 8 thumbs up)
We, are blessed to have what Jim left Us here. Stop listening to bangers at Geeetar Centa , They abuse the priveledge to sit behind a Drum or hold sticks.Then throw the Sticks all over the floor. Take a header.
What he said at the end there is huge. Even if you aren't great at drumming... or any instrument it really doesn't have to be about that. Its about making music.
I took a lesson with Jim when I was a kid and studied with Dom Famularo. Two great people with a true love for drumming. I recall Jim being a very nice man.
The late Jim Chapin. I remember going to a drum clinic in North Miami, Fla, with a 1 drummer/friend and my guitarist/sister however, I don't remember the name of the Drum store sponsoring the clinic. This was in the late 80's. It may have been one of the now defunct Resurrection Drum locations. I can tell you that as legendary as this man is/was, there were only a handful of people at this clinic. Including store personnel, myself and a few others maybe 10-12 max. I'm primarily a bass player, & play other instruments, and I love to be around and talk to drummers. This clinic was beneficial to me because Jim's ideas in terms of presentation, technique, achieving control, using your power to make statements at the right time were invaluable.The principles can be applied to any instrument as long as you understand how to apply. I didn't even know what the 'Moeller Technique' was until Jim broke it down at the clinic. Definitely blown away by the 1 & 1/2 hour of knowledge and experience at that time. I cherish this particular time in life because as you can see from this instructional, Jim was a fabulous teacher, patient, and as "Greg+" mentioned below, consumate. He taught and theorized as if there were 150 enthusiastic new drummers in the room. Not to mention a very classic type of guy. A little over 90K views? Unfortunately that's saying a lot about today's culture. For a lot of young players, they want it fast. Not flashy or blazing enough for some, but I guess teaching never really is. Music theory is important to any musician and you should have a really good understanding of the fundamentals, myself included. Thank you for your contributions to the drumming world and music as a whole_ Rest in Power Jim Chapin.
I still teach this stuff in my classes,also the books he wrote are so great,In 1948,the first book became biblical to jazz drummers.The independence is eye opening..A true genius of teaching..
My teacher, my mentor, but mostly, my friend.....What Jim taught me has taken me into my 70's.....My students now get those benefits..................Ralph Onofrio
I remember this VHS at drum shops (remember those?). I probably gravitated to whatever current rock drummer had a drum instructional VHS but if I was smart, I would have bought Jim Chapin’s video. I was so image conscious then, an older man in a suit was “not drums” to me then...what a fool was I.
I’ve been teaching myself for 1 year and practicing on my pad almost every day After watching this I realised how important it is when playing matched grip to have absolute symmetry between left and right Literally started just playing L R L R L R L R L R again found a major floor in my Left hand and corrected it All of the sudden it felt absolutely satisfying and balanced This video has taught me a major lesson and I’m so glad it was uploaded Thank you so much 😘😘😘🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
It's a hard pill to swallow doing such basics. I went back to basics about 2 months ago after playing 21 years. I discovered playing slow and precise with heavier marching sticks on a gel pad has taken me to a new level. Each day (in addition to about 3 hours of normal playing) I play 10 mins on the pad morning and evening. Matching precision is the key.
Jim Chapin! His Advanced Independence book was a must for anyone wanting jazz chops when I was coming up. I had a whole winter in Alaska coming up and knew I'd have shedding time so ordered it in 1979.. It came in the mail and I had that booklet, a pad, and a whole Alaska winter in front of me. Opened to the first page and was blown away at the difficulty - in fact I thought it was impossible. Decades of study in that little booklet - it was a rite of passage for so many jazz drummers. What a treasure this is. Thank you.
Every drummer should watch this, Mr Chapin is a genius, with just the droop of the wrist as he states I now can comprehend Moeller, the light just went on so excited.
I'm an Australian Drummer and I studied with a man named Jack Savage, he was from New York and moved to Sydney Australia in 1971. He use to tell me lots of stories. One was he was very close friends with Him and he said he hasn't spoke to Jim in a while, it was getting close to the 4th of July, I said maybe U should ring him on the 4th, sadly Jim died that day.
This guy is old school and his presentation is jam packed with exhaustive technical information. I'm not even officially a drummer but I love the way this guy teaches. Thanks for posting. Cheers!
I am almost 65 yrs old now - and I just love an old fashoned personality like this JIm who is a true expert from the old days. This was greatly appreciated and I will be going thru this treasure of drumming techniques here for a long time.
I bought this dvd a while back, the single best drum dvd I’ve ever owned. be sure to check out his books too, particularly “advanced techniques for the modern drummer” it will open your mind to a world of percussive possibilities. No shit 👍
A couple of years ago i dragged my old Tama out after a 10 year break, i'm now playing better i ever have before (which is still average lol) but I am loving it.
You can build you hand technique only from this DVD!!! I have it but it’s a lot easier to show it to someone when it’s the full video in UA-cam! Rest In Peace!
That is totally truth, this video is basically the first lesson you used to get with Jim. It was so helpful, he showed me the correct way to use Stick Control as the author intended and many other things to develop speed, power and control. I want to invite you to subscribe to this channel.
Jose Rosa Drums and Percussion Studio just subscribed to your channel, subscribe to mine if you want I have some cool upcoming videos. Once again big thumbs up for Jim Chapin, love this guy! :)
My good friend, mentor,and teacher.....I learned more from Jim in 9 lessons than any other teacher I ever had.I studied with him 50 years ago, and still teach this method.
Thanks very much for posting this. His sign off is pure gold. "Some of the best players I know really can't play the drums very well...but they play music superlatively well....Think in terms of how do you relate to other musicians. How does it feel to them when you play? Do you make them happy? Do they make you happy?
this guy is old old school..a humble-excellent teacher and listener...any student could enjoy being under his teachings,,,old school is still very good school....i could have learned a fortune with this teacher...and i'm learning now (smile),,,love his words of telling us all to not only to be a technician but to also be a player/listener,learner of music
Jim was a phenomenal player and teacher. He’s right up there along with Freddie Gruber; and Gruber was such a metaphorical presence in the drumming community!
What a technion! I was lucky enough to meet him at the LI Drum center a couple times before he passed. I know 4 drummers that studied with Jim. Everyone of them made a good living playing drums.
I'm also one of Jim's former students. I can attest that he helped me a lot and developed me to become a professional musician. I was at the University of Miami at the time I studied with Jim and preferred to quit U of M to go full time to study with him. It was the best decision I made.
@@joserosapercussion That's amazing. Everyone I know that studied with Jim made it. Some real successful. He would come into the LI Drum Center, and out would come the pad. He picked out my first pro level snare. Super nice guy. I wasn't mature enough at the time to dedicate myself to studying. I still remember everything taught to me by Jim, but mostly his disciples. I also work through this video every few weeks.
Sorry Thanks so much Jose for posting this I want to learn the right way from the start ! This is pure gold ! Even Neil Peart went back to old school for lessons years ago !
His book “advanced techniques for the modern drummer” is phenomenal. I have gone through that book so many times, and there is still room for improvement. It is one of my go to books when I practice.
Thank god for You Tube and cool cats like Jose for putting stuff up that we can enjoy !!!! What an amazing adventure watching this master dissect every possible aspect of technique known to the mankind...wow.
I have that blue book! Really great to see and hear its (famous) author for the first time; totally inspires me to dive back into his book with the respect it deserves. Thanks for uploading this video.
Thank you. At 52 I'm learning all over. Very exciting and fun. Buddy Rich used this method for speed. I'm learning all over!! The CORRECT way. Cheers. Honestly, this video rendered my favorite drummers (Buddy, Neil, Max, etc.) As obsolete. This is TRUE fundamental drumming.. I'm Happy to learn all over a new.
sometimes i change the playback speed of youtube... when this started I had to make sure it wasn't set faster than normal... of course it was not.... amazing
OH MAN!!! It's been so bloody long since I have watched this.... I have just realised someone lead me astray haha all those years ago in college :S haha SHite :D Should have listened to the master. Devoured this as a kid, and I think it's time again for a bit of Jim Chapin Love :D
Now on 5th hour learning again. Going to be a long journey!! Its actually enjoyable. Cheers, anyone else doing this for first time? Are you having fun?
Thanks for posting - I just got a new set after a 30 year break and I will be using this video for sure. Never heard of this guy but I like him already - reminds me of my grade 9 percussion teacher - very straightforward and clear instruction.
I'm fairly young and quite new to jazz drumming and music in general and I must say thank you to the uploader because this is an absolute gold mine. I subscribed and I cannot thank you enough for sharing this slice of heaven
Around 6:30 he says “it’s part of the stuff I’m still learning.” The consummate teacher knows he is really just an expert student.
This old dude is good , real good.
I’ve used this Master’s work since I was a kid in the high school jazz band. Within a few weeks I noticed that my playing had changed so much that I became addicted. If I didn’t take on his books and work I would have never left my small hometown and done music for a living for 30 years.. a legend, a gentleman, a scholar and a beautiful human being. I haven’t watched this for YEARS and YEARS. It’s a great revisit. Thank you for posting ❤️
Hey man.
I've been a drummer for 30+ years. Jazz band, rock band all that.
I have a question; Why do these guys always play/practice on pads? Like there is a big difference between an acoustic snare skin vs pads.
Like even if they turned off the snare buzz it would be more relatable.
@@MikeCeritto Philly Joe Jones also recommended practicing on drums and not a pad, but I think it's also important to consider the development of technique. You can spend a lot of time on a pad that you can't necessarily at a kit. And when you apply it to the kit, you have the technique. Just a suggestion. Peace
@@MikeCeritto probably trying to prevent hearing loss or being able to be heard while talking to the camera
@@MikeCeritto I've been playing drums since the 60's, jazz since the 70's and one thing I have learned is not to limit my learning environment. I am 75 and I am still learning. Do not leave out anything that helps you learn. Whatever works, use it! You may find that are missing something.
Whether or not you like or use practice pads is up to you. However, I practice with a practice pad with sticks. I also practice on bare heads with and without the snares on with sticks, rods and brushes (all shapes and sizes) with and without listening to music.
I also practice with different cymbals at different volumes. This requires many different touches.
Open up to more learning experiences. Try something new and different. You may like it.
This is the best video on UA-cam. you can delete all the rest
Wait, wait, wait, wait!!! 😱
Ain't nobody saying all that, now! We still need Eric Moore, Rob beat down Brown, the 80/20 drummer, Steve Jordan, and many more. Lol.
I agree that this should be a featured video. But we gotta keep the rest. Lol.
@@Six3rdy Rob beat down brown does have some dope vids. My dude Stanton Moore too
"*_It proves how many things you can probably discover for yourself, by not being caught in what I have to say or what anybody else has to say. So think for yourself. And if someone shows you something that’s good, believe it. Or discard it. But examine it._*"
There's something awesome about guys in the WWII generation, of which Jim is a part. Clear, uncomplicated, and no-nonsense. Great stuff.
A true Jewel lost in the ocean of the web. THANK YOU SO MUCH Jose for posting this, Jim is being greatly missed.
Thank you Andres for your kind words. Jim Chapin was a very special part of my life, he showed me how to play jazz the right way also his wisdom, kindness, and guidance helped me to become what I am today. He is truly missed.
I want to invite you to subscribe to this channel.
@@joserosapercussion thanks. I just subscribed to your channel.
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@@joserosapercussion as long as this tape exists, he's still w/ us, teaching. I play guitar, but find this fascinating.
I was lucky enough to attend a masterclass with Jim in the 90's. He needed a stick to walk but his hands were blindingly fast. A gentleman and a legend.
Same but mine was around 2004. He walked out with a stick, all old and I (arrogantly) remember thinking that this can't possibly be good and...dude, first drummer to blow my mind. His hands were so quick, so elite and I humbly listened to him for several hours
"Think for yourself, and if somebody shows you something that's good believe it or discard it, but examine it".......
Great life advice.
juan c araya a quote that transcends drumming or music in general.
@@PeaceLoveDrumsticks Yup
One of the best sayings ive ever heard
Yes aye
He has a certain humility about him that adds depth to his teaching.
Ever since I was little, I always went to the older folks for info & advice. Still did decades later. After all, they learned many ways to get 'X' done, I'll learn those & the shortcuts.
So here I am, in my 60s still looking for older folks to learn from. Only problem is, those older folks are ALL DEAD! But alas, we now have the Internet and this myriad of videos uploaded so the world can reach & watch at a moments notice and enjoy and/or learn from (2 thumbs up). If I was able to drum as fast as Jim Chapin, you would swear I had 8 THUMBS UP!
REALLY BIG THANKS Jose!!!+!
(8 thumbs meaning, 8 thumbs up)
Well, now, you're the older folks younger ones go to for brain picking :)
We, are blessed to have what Jim left Us here. Stop listening to bangers at Geeetar Centa , They abuse the priveledge to sit behind a Drum or hold sticks.Then throw the Sticks all over the floor. Take a header.
This may be the greatest thing I've ever seen
I bought this VHS tape as a teen when it was first released. It used to run all day and night in my bedroom. Chapin is a master...
I'm new and that's what I'm doing he's a legend and I'm gonna absorb it all!
OMG. This man was a Nation Treasure!
What he said at the end there is huge. Even if you aren't great at drumming... or any instrument it really doesn't have to be about that. Its about making music.
This is the holy grail of technique, look at the age of Jim and the power speed and ease he plays with.
This is a teaching style that is very classy and intelligent, seems very rare these days.
Please don’t ever take this down. This is by far my favorite lesson on YT.
Greatest drum instruction video ever! And what a great guy! Love his car analogies. A regular “Joe” with extraordinary talent.
I took a lesson with Jim when I was a kid and studied with Dom Famularo. Two great people with a true love for drumming. I recall Jim being a very nice man.
Jim was an awesome human being y Dom is now taking the rightful place of Jim as one of the top teachers in the industry.
You are a lucky man...
Very lucky indeed. Congratulations !
WOW‼️ You are a lucky man👀. I hope you still have your sticks❗️
He is so excited to teach.
I've never heard of this man, but his ability to hit that meditative focus is very, very dedicated.
IKR
The best hour, nine minutes and forty-five seconds I've ever spent, behind a set of sticks. I especially appreciated "I'm still learning."
The late Jim Chapin. I remember going to a drum clinic in North Miami, Fla, with a 1 drummer/friend and my guitarist/sister however, I don't remember the name of the Drum store sponsoring the clinic. This was in the late 80's. It may have been one of the now defunct Resurrection Drum locations. I can tell you that as legendary as this man is/was, there were only a handful of people at this clinic. Including store personnel, myself and a few others maybe 10-12 max. I'm primarily a bass player, & play other instruments, and I love to be around and talk to drummers. This clinic was beneficial to me because Jim's ideas in terms of presentation, technique, achieving control, using your power to make statements at the right time were invaluable.The principles can be applied to any instrument as long as you understand how to apply. I didn't even know what the 'Moeller Technique' was until Jim broke it down at the clinic. Definitely blown away by the 1 & 1/2 hour of knowledge and experience at that time. I cherish this particular time in life because as you can see from this instructional, Jim was a fabulous teacher, patient, and as "Greg+" mentioned below, consumate. He taught and theorized as if there were 150 enthusiastic new drummers in the room. Not to mention a very classic type of guy. A little over 90K views? Unfortunately that's saying a lot about today's culture. For a lot of young players, they want it fast. Not flashy or blazing enough for some, but I guess teaching never really is. Music theory is important to any musician and you should have a really good understanding of the fundamentals, myself included. Thank you for your contributions to the drumming world and music as a whole_ Rest in Power Jim Chapin.
Broooo i remember Resurrection Drums especially the main one off Bird Road... took lessons there when i was a kid now im 29.. amazing times 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Sometimes it takes a while for any UA-cam video to break through to a wider audience. I just became aware of this over the past weekend.
Thank you so much for posting this...R.i.P Mr. Jim Chapin
Back to the basics.. I needed this
I still teach this stuff in my classes,also the books he wrote are so great,In 1948,the first book became biblical to jazz drummers.The independence is eye opening..A true genius of teaching..
For those who didn't notice the resemblance (and last name), JIm was father to singers/composers/humanitarians Harry and Tom Chapin.
nice thanks
I met him at Local 47 & told him I was a big Harry Chapin fan & he nodded, like he'd heard it B4! VERY nice guy! Much missed!
Wow. I didn't put together . Thanx
I googled Jim Chapin before I read your comment and just found that out. Looking at Jim I really see the resemblance to Harry and Tom. Fun fact!
My teacher, my mentor, but mostly, my friend.....What Jim taught me has taken me into my 70's.....My students now get those benefits..................Ralph Onofrio
Born in 1919 Jim Chapin died 19 days before his 90'th birthday in 2009. All those 9's sound like a drum exercise.
Timing is everything
Yo the end really hits
"Advaned Techniques for The Modern Drummer" is amazing!
I remember this VHS at drum shops (remember those?). I probably gravitated to whatever current rock drummer had a drum instructional VHS but if I was smart, I would have bought Jim Chapin’s video. I was so image conscious then, an older man in a suit was “not drums” to me then...what a fool was I.
I’ve been teaching myself for 1 year and practicing on my pad almost every day
After watching this I realised how important it is when playing matched grip to have absolute symmetry between left and right
Literally started just playing L R L R L R L R L R again
found a major floor in my Left hand and corrected it
All of the sudden it felt absolutely satisfying and balanced
This video has taught me a major lesson and I’m so glad it was uploaded
Thank you so much 😘😘😘🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
It's a hard pill to swallow doing such basics. I went back to basics about 2 months ago after playing 21 years. I discovered playing slow and precise with heavier marching sticks on a gel pad has taken me to a new level. Each day (in addition to about 3 hours of normal playing) I play 10 mins on the pad morning and evening. Matching precision is the key.
Jim Chapin! His Advanced Independence book was a must for anyone wanting jazz chops when I was coming up. I had a whole winter in Alaska coming up and knew I'd have shedding time so ordered it in 1979.. It came in the mail and I had that booklet, a pad, and a whole Alaska winter in front of me. Opened to the first page and was blown away at the difficulty - in fact I thought it was impossible. Decades of study in that little booklet - it was a rite of passage for so many jazz drummers. What a treasure this is. Thank you.
My music school teacher got to play 2 gigs with this guy
56yrs old and still learning from masters. Thank you Jim Chapin and friends\family. What a treat...
Our pleasure!
Every drummer should watch this, Mr Chapin is a genius, with just the droop of the wrist as he states I now can comprehend Moeller, the light just went on so excited.
Same here.
This is a great video, Thank you for posting. Just got done about 45 minutes of practice. I am going back in.
Wonderful!
I'm an Australian Drummer and I studied with a man named Jack Savage, he was from New York and moved to Sydney Australia in 1971. He use to tell me lots of stories. One was he was very close friends with Him and he said he hasn't spoke to Jim in a while, it was getting close to the 4th of July, I said maybe U should ring him on the 4th, sadly Jim died that day.
This guy is old school and his presentation is jam packed with exhaustive technical information. I'm not even officially a drummer but I love the way this guy teaches. Thanks for posting. Cheers!
Jim Chapin fantastic what a gentleman and master of the drums ,thank you.
I am almost 65 yrs old now - and I just love an old fashoned personality like this JIm who is a true expert from the old days. This was greatly appreciated and I will be going thru this treasure of drumming techniques here for a long time.
I just recently learned of this man ,how did he go under my radar?He explains things clearly with no jargon.
Triplet Precision❤ plus Burns Moore roll out the hand…..but then close it in tighter….into Moeller….brilliant!
The ending was beautiful
What a treat to listen to a gentleman teacher who is skilled yet humble.
Master. I love how the video is also sort of improvisational. Truly excellent, thanks Jim
I bought this dvd a while back, the single best drum dvd I’ve ever owned. be sure to check out his books too, particularly “advanced techniques for the modern drummer” it will open your mind to a world of percussive possibilities. No shit 👍
C'mon dude. Can't we just trigger some samples? Learning is such a drag!........ I'm kidding, but sadly too many others aren't
The stuff in that book is so hard to play...ive had it for a long time...im not a jazz drummer....but u will def develop some amazing independence....
Then one can shift gears and become a pro.
I have to start drumming again ,it's been 25 years since I played .My old 4 piece is just sitting there .
Did you start again?
A couple of years ago i dragged my old Tama out after a 10 year break, i'm now playing better i ever have before (which is still average lol) but I am loving it.
The more you learn the better you will play, pay attention to the old guys you might learn something. Whoever put this up thank you for your time
You're welcome
1000!
You can build you hand technique only from this DVD!!!
I have it but it’s a lot easier to show it to someone when it’s the full video in UA-cam!
Rest In Peace!
That is totally truth, this video is basically the first lesson you used to get with Jim. It was so helpful, he showed me the correct way to use Stick Control as the author intended and many other things to develop speed, power and control. I want to invite you to subscribe to this channel.
Jose Rosa Drums and Percussion Studio just subscribed to your channel, subscribe to mine if you want I have some cool upcoming videos. Once again big thumbs up for Jim Chapin, love this guy! :)
Agreed
Joe Pocaro hipped me to the mysteries of moellers' and chapins' technique...p.i.t 91-92...and i was an apt pupil. :)
bless you for posting this.
Appreciate this slice of history
My good friend, mentor,and teacher.....I learned more from Jim in 9 lessons than any other teacher I ever had.I studied with him 50 years ago, and still teach this method.
Ralph Onofrio one degree away from moeller himself. Very cool!!!
Thanks very much for posting this. His sign off is pure gold. "Some of the best players I know really can't play the drums very well...but they play music superlatively well....Think in terms of how do you relate to other musicians. How does it feel to them when you play? Do you make them happy? Do they make you happy?
this guy is old old school..a humble-excellent teacher and listener...any student could enjoy being under his teachings,,,old school is still very good school....i could have learned a fortune with this teacher...and i'm learning now (smile),,,love his words of telling us all to not only to be a technician but to also be a player/listener,learner of music
Best video for hands technique. It's like traveling in time to watch him.
R.i.p. Sir! You have taught me more than I realized watching this for second time in many years! You are a huge inspiration!
Jim was a phenomenal player and teacher. He’s right up there along with Freddie Gruber; and Gruber was such a metaphorical presence in the drumming community!
What a technion! I was lucky enough to meet him at the LI Drum center a couple times before he passed. I know 4 drummers that studied with Jim. Everyone of them made a good living playing drums.
I'm also one of Jim's former students. I can attest that he helped me a lot and developed me to become a professional musician. I was at the University of Miami at the time I studied with Jim and preferred to quit U of M to go full time to study with him. It was the best decision I made.
@@joserosapercussion That's amazing. Everyone I know that studied with Jim made it. Some real successful. He would come into the LI Drum Center, and out would come the pad. He picked out my first pro level snare. Super nice guy. I wasn't mature enough at the time to dedicate myself to studying. I still remember everything taught to me by Jim, but mostly his disciples. I also work through this video every few weeks.
Best drum lesson ever. Thanks so much!
Wow,, this guy is a absolute legend,,didnt put down any style just positive benefits of sticking techniques .. thank you Jim amazing👊
Absolutely
That last thing he says might be the wisest thing anyone has ever said about drumming.
What a beautiful dude. Thanks Jim!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I'm new and I love this guy! I've watch it twice in 2 days he will be my mentor !
Sorry Thanks so much Jose for posting this I want to learn the right way from the start ! This is pure gold ! Even Neil Peart went back to old school for lessons years ago !
Ed, you are in the right place. I was Jim's student back in the early 90's until 1995. He was an amazing human being.
His book “advanced techniques for the modern drummer” is phenomenal. I have gone through that book so many times, and there is still room for improvement. It is one of my go to books when I practice.
Thank you for a priceless gift 🙏💥🙏
26:15 That moment hit me hard. Really really listen in. That is the depth of all of it. Self-discovery, conscious action
Jim was a awesome person would always cruise around with a drum pad l never forget
I studied out of Chapin's book with Buddy Deppenschmidt. It put me through the ringer as well!
Truly mind expanding; thanks so much posting Jose
Glad I got my hands on this video after all these years …Glen Pinto 🙏
A wonderful kind and passionate teacher...
You gotta love this man.
Thank god for You Tube and cool cats like Jose for putting stuff up that we can enjoy !!!! What an amazing adventure watching this master dissect every possible aspect of technique known to the mankind...wow.
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Jim Chapin straight up ninja
I have that blue book! Really great to see and hear its (famous) author for the first time; totally inspires me to dive back into his book with the respect it deserves. Thanks for uploading this video.
i love Jim! hi is (for ever) a very unique and wonderful human!
Thank you. At 52 I'm learning all over. Very exciting and fun. Buddy Rich used this method for speed. I'm learning all over!! The CORRECT way. Cheers. Honestly, this video rendered my favorite drummers (Buddy, Neil, Max, etc.) As obsolete. This is TRUE fundamental drumming.. I'm Happy to learn all over a new.
Warms my heart, and my mind! Spectacular 😍
sometimes i change the playback speed of youtube... when this started I had to make sure it wasn't set faster than normal... of course it was not.... amazing
OH MAN!!! It's been so bloody long since I have watched this.... I have just realised someone lead me astray haha all those years ago in college :S haha SHite :D Should have listened to the master.
Devoured this as a kid, and I think it's time again for a bit of Jim Chapin Love :D
Thank you for posting this.
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Thanks for posting this what a fantastic teacher and drummer Jim Chapin was i will use this with my students
My goodness. The definitive lesson. Thank you so much Jose for posting this. Perfect.
Now on 5th hour learning again. Going to be a long journey!! Its actually enjoyable. Cheers, anyone else doing this for first time? Are you having fun?
Thank you so much for making this available. A teaching legend.
You're very welcome!
Thank you for sharing! This is pure gold!❤❤❤
Помню его по 70.80. годам ..Джимм Чэпин. Бади рич
Легенды!!спасибо что вы были в этом мире....
AMAZING. Met him at NAMM and he should me Moeller right away and said..there you go, you got it. Great lovely man...
He hits HARD!
Dom is narrating. both amazing now youre doing the moeller
Thanks for posting - I just got a new set after a 30 year break and I will be using this video for sure. Never heard of this guy but I like him already - reminds me of my grade 9 percussion teacher - very straightforward and clear instruction.
What a treasure this video is!!!!
This is gold
I still have this on VHS. Chapin was awesome.
wow dude thats crazy
This is an amazing video - I've only seen parts of it before, so never knew how detailed Jim Chapin and Moeller were.
Went through his jazz book as a kid! What a great and passionate teacher! So great to see this video!
Men like this don’t exist anymore sad the world we live in today but he is a great teacher and i could lesson to him all day long great video
I'm fairly young and quite new to jazz drumming and music in general and I must say thank you to the uploader because this is an absolute gold mine. I subscribed and I cannot thank you enough for sharing this slice of heaven
As a beginner this is incredible. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!