Applying Independence On The Drum Set | Thomas Lang
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- Опубліковано 20 тра 2024
- In this lesson, Thomas Lang will teach you a step-by-step approach to building independence on the drum set, starting with basic coordination exercises and gradually working up to more complex patterns.
You'll gain a deeper understanding of independence and how it will help you achieve greater musical creativity on the drum set.
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:24 Time (Performance)
5:58 Welcome
7:21 Overview
13:50 Thoughts On Independence
23:40 Melody & Independence
26:30 How It All Started
34:09 How Other Drummers Apply These Concepts
35:04 High (Performance)
46:15 Odd Grouping
49:55 Final Thoughts
58:03 Finish Line (Performance)
1:02:03 Outro
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Thomas Lang never fails to impress. He is like the Arnold Schwarzennegger of drums!
The Austrian accent definitely helps
More like Johnny Knoxville of drums!
Agreed!
Run get to the drumkit
Every time I see Thomas Lang play the same thought comes to my head "How lucky we have been to coincide in time with such a musician"
Well said we are fortunate to have that man in our time
Yes!
He is the best for my money . He makes it look so easy. DAMN!!!
Am I strange if I tell you that I'm lucky your musicianship and opinion exists here? I haven't heard you but your passion tells me you play and with respect. And that you have your own name and story tells me I can appreciate what you contribute to music as an enterprise. To conclude, I'm happy lang exists and I enjoy hoseork. After that though I'm glad you exist too. Please share your work here
@@brianmcguire5175 Thank you for your kind words (more often than not, UA-cam is nothing more than a nest of trolls who spend their days judging and criticizing others when they have never played an instrument in their life) and yes, you are not wrong, I am a drummer. and Thomas Lang and many other drummers (the list is very long but I will tell you that the one who lit the fuse and made me want to learn to play the drums was Jeff Porcaro) have and continue to be a great influence on me, in terms of publishing videos on UA-cam of mine playing because maybe one day I will do it, I don't rule it out but it is not something that I seriously consider today, in any case I deeply appreciate your words and I wish you much success in your life.
Without a doubt the most techniqly skilled drummer i have ever seen!
So that’s what having each limb truly untethered from one another looks like. This is the culmination of tens of thousands of hours spent practicing with serious intent and dedication. There’s no other way to learn how to do this.
There’s really only a very few who have the potential to learn how to do something like this. Some people maybe easier than others but their is some things that can’t be taught or learned. DNA
In my opinion anyway..
@@drummerdoingstuff5020 I agree. Clearly not everyone has the aptitude to learn something like this, no matter how much they try. Training limb independence is one of the most discouraging parts of drum training, in my opinion. I've made good progress but I'm basically still at level 1 compared to someone like Thomas Lang.
It's really frustrating when there are patterns and polyrhythms you want to learn and play but your body and brain just can't seem to get it. Seeing Thomas blaze through these insane patterns with seemingly no effort at all is just wild. Of course he's been training and practicing for decades but some of what he's playing is probably just impossible for many people.
Don't even get me started on his little lesson on dynamic variance. Alternating between soft, medium and hard hits on different drums with different limbs simultaneously, that stuff is unbelievably advanced.
Absolutely astounding levels of musicianship on display here.
Thomas is a mad scientist of the beat persuasion.
Thomas once said that his living circumstances(no internet, smart phone, etc.), it was practice, practice, practice.
Musicianship ? He's one of the least musical drummer
@Martin_Bernard you're confusing musicianship and musicality
@@Martin_Bernard please elaborate further on your POV of Langs playing lacking musicianship and/or musicality....
Mad scientist no kidding he's left Frankenstein in the dust. The man is a master
Thomas could probably write four pages of an essay at once with both hands and feet.
hahaha nice!
You’re damn right! He should find a way to use his shoulders and knees though 🤣🤣
And faster than ChatGPT
Love that Thomas exhibits mastery on independence and coordination concepts he hasn’t seen others do before. He is pushing drumming to new frontiers.
Such a humble master percussionist who's creative mind is "always" pushing the boundaries of getting the absolute limits out of his kit both rhythmicly & melodically...Thomas, your an absolute treasure in the craft....great clinic Bran...🙏👊
Easily the most technically brilliant drummer to ever sit behind a kit ... JUST INSANE !
I agree and disagree. Disagree because I favour Virgil donati for his combination of multi limb incorporation coupled with musical grace. But agree because nobody has developed the multi limb system more than Lang!
@@brianmcguire5175 As far as technique goes there's Donati then Lang then a huge distance behind for the rest of the drummers.
@@starchild692 JoJo Mayer has great technique in my opinion but you aren't wrong all the same
@@brianmcguire5175 Mayer is a killer too along with Colauita, Chambers,Weckl,Williams... and the list goes on but not with incorporating all 4 limbs, and that's what sets these two guys apart from the rest in my book.
The title of "best ever" at any instrument is almost impossible to award. Too much of it is subjective....but dude...how can anyone argue that there is a better drummer on the planet now or ever than Thomas Lang? The dude is on another level that no one else can touch.
This is the best drum lesson I have ever seen. Big, big congrats to Thomas Lang for beeing not only one of the most versatiles drummers ever, but also for his outstanding educational effort to help people understand what drumming is about and what is even possible. He is an absolut artist and visionary. My biggest respect.
Couldn't agree more well said
I'm thinking of those who think they're great drummers just because they have a lot of followers... For me, Thomas Lang is the best, technicality, versatility, creativity, humility, pedagogy... He has everything! Many could still learn and be inspired by him.
One of the BEST musicians in the world. Period!!
I would love to watch Thomas Lang hear a song once and try to play it
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
Definitely keen to see that!
DAMN!! That would’ve been EPIC!!
Why didn’t they have him do it, I wonder?!
Agreed 🤤
they just did it - he played a metalica song !
Once again the legendary hero graces our lives with his mystic unfathomable excellence and mind blowing wisdom!! His first drumeo video absolutely changed my life. This video comes at a time when I needed it most! Thanks drumeo for what y'all give to the music community!! I've learned SO MUCH from these artist lesson/sit-downs!!
I was expecting “hoogabaga hoogabaga” now I found out that this gentleman is a damn technician. The best at it I must say. Fan!!
This is some serious God-Level musicianship. Thank You Thomas and Drumeo!
I have never seen a drummer like this 🤩🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Watching him demonstrate the exercises I can't help but laugh in amazement at the same time. This guys talent genuinely brings a smile to my face. An absolute technical beast!
Thomas Lang & Gavin Harrison; when watching videos of these 2 drummers, I'm always awed by their playing
Nobody on this planet can touch this guy.
What I like about him is he's a drum fanatic! he never seems to get boring, always using everything on his kit. always doing something a little different. the guy's timing is unreal!
A lifetime of concepts to practice/explore in a hour long video. Thank you Thomas and Drumeo 🙏
One of the most complete drummers out there....technically brilliant...innovative...musical and inspirational...
Thomas Lang is a professional for sure.
This is an exercise in not losing your shit out loud when your mind is constantly blown. Well done Brandon! But also, damn...TL is just on another level. Love it.
OMG, it's the Druminator! 😎What I love about Thomas' playing is that he's capable of pulling off some technically incredibly demanding things, while also being able to play with soo much groove and feel. This is not something seen often in drummers as it's it's mostly one or the other - either groove and feel (but no killer chops) or extreme chops, yet robotic and "lifeless" grooves.
Thomas is so robotic
The level of control here is about a million years worth :)
The guy really is mind bogglingly good at playing the drums. And incredibly humble with it. His "you can do..." attitude is inspirational.
I just love to listen to Thomas in all his technical brilliance! He just takes drumming to another level.🙏☺️👏👏👏
I noticed that when Thomas is playing, his smile is bigger on the more complicated rhythms. But he does smile the whole time - truly enjoys what he does and just mindblowing independence. And so humble! "You can do this too if you practice"
Incredible level of control and creativity; this is a lifetime of practice
Wow, Thomas Lang is the most complete drummer I have never seen before, he can play everything, it's very inspiring.
I love this guy, not in a million years I could play the things he considers simple. amazing foot work.
Grande Thomas. Consiglio per chi ancora non lo conoscesse EL ESTEPARIO SIBERIANO. Numero uno.
I may have a small world, but he’s the best I have ever seen or heard. I have never seen drum talent at this level. I am not so in love with the style of music, but the talent cannot be denied.
Finally Drumeo found Mr.Lang. The most awesome independent player. Now its time for Mr. SIBERIANO;) another Monster...Thx
They said he's been there 9 years earlier, so the second finding?
Easily one of the best drummers ever. What a pleasure to behold.
Seeing him after a long time.
Last time saw him in his audition for dream theatre
I definitely have a week left foot. The "ride patterns" played on the hi-hat, and at the speed Thomas can do it is mind boggling to me. He's a fantastic musician. I think I could practice that my whole life and never be able to do that...especially while playing other rhythmic patterns over top. Pretty cool to hear the possibilities.
Dude is sick. That level of coordination and independence is mind boggling. Really great!
Thank you Drumeo for providing us with so much drumming-related content
Always well-articulated and phenomenal techniques. Truly amazing.
I love watching Thomas play always amazes me
the video with thomas lang going through rudiments was one of the best drum instructional peices ive ever watched thanks so muych
Mr.lang's performance motivates most to give up on drumming
Thomas is fantastic! The way he explain's it makes everything easier.
I love his ability to switch to TeAcHiNg MoDE so fluidly
I was amazed at this video. Complete under statement that he is an excellent drummer.....this guy is a genius! This is a master at every level and isn't content with his accomplishments, which drives him to explore, create, and find the rhythm that moves the world.
Love his cowbell kick!!!❤
Thomas Lang. Insane. Inspiring!
Holy Cows 🤯💙gang, two insanely informative and entretaining videos with Thomas Lang in less than a span of two weeks. What an age for drum content!! Thank you so much!
Absolutely mind blowing. Thomas is a beast. I still can’t believe what I’ve just watched.
Big fan of Thomas since today.
Watching this several times it's so amazing seeing him play! Explaining the pattern after he played High just baffles me!
Absolutely mind blowing. For twenty years now I have never able to witness his prowess without the utmost astonishment.
He's such a beast, love it.
0:34 That groove😮!!! It’s stuck in my head!!! Awesome Thomas Lang!!!
Whatever he did at 4:40 with those clap cymbals was GOATED!!! 🔥
Sir Thomas. God bless you,keep you, and bring you more peace. ❤❤❤
This guy can do anything!
Thomas Lang fantastic fantastic 🥁🥁👏👏👏👏
Amazing. A simply amazingly complex brain in Mr. Lang 😳🤩
This video was great. I saw Thomas Lang in a documentary “Masters of Resonance” and I was so intrigued by his style. It was so inspiring to watch and learn from Mr Lang here.
Especially the video you all did on using paradiddle,
Thanks
Mind blown !!! a true master
Amazing vision and technic 👏👏👏
Amazing 🤩 Everything he plays just sounds so good!
Still very much appreciate what Thomas is doing! I saw his clinic at Adams Drumworld, Ittervoort (NL) Yesterday too, which was great! Always impressive to see how Thomas pushes drumming interdependence & technical prowess. 🐙🥁 I very much enjoy seeing him apply these skills in a musical context through his multi-pedal orchestrations and 80’s-inspired ‘ProgPop’ album. Thomas is a super friendly guy too! Even after years & years of putting in the work, still taking his time to elaborate on each question asked and showing some sincere attention, interest & appreciation to the attendees during & after the clinic. 🙏
However... speaking of MPO's though, I find it a bit weird that (besides Terry Bozzio, Marco Minnemann, Virgil Donati & many latin / world drummers) there's no mention of Pete Zeldman @34:08 ...!? Credit where credit is due! Pete Zeldman (RIP) was definitely one of the pioneers of multi-pedal orchestrations in the 80's, utilizing incredible poly rhythms & poly-meters through limb interdependence.
If you hear this name for the first time, definitely check out his albums 'Other not Elsewere' and 'Twilight Walks Over' and the video release 'Enigma'. There's also a great tribute/memorial video on UA-cam by his students, friends, fellow band members, co-musicians and drumming colleagues and lastly, the interview Vinnie Colaiuta's 'Breakfast with Vinnie' podcast, done with Pete in the last days of his life. Pete was a very impressive individual, going a depth with this material I've (still) never heard anyone do. Total recommendation!
Thomas lang is my new favourite drummer. So much rhythm and understanding of timing and feel 😎
Langs a beast..... Amazing!
This is mindblowing.
I'm no drummer but have never heard of a drummer playing this way. It definitely sounds like 2 drums are being played !
i'll look more into that Thomas Lang fellow, amazing stuff and concepts.
What a great video - thanks to drumeo and Thomas for this excellent drum content here. Especially Thomas' explanations towards the end are so important, where he talks about the why you should also try to push yourself and the limits - and try new things. Often nowadays there is only paste and copy or pushing one aspect (e. g. technique or speed) - but not so much focus on real creativity. And of course every advanced musician knows, that there is a difference between this kind of practice and musical decisions! And Thomas has always been a true inspiration and master on another level to look up in a very positive way. Good to see after all these years, that he is absolutely enthusiastic and even more authentic and in the moment. Have to play drums now - thank you! 😜 All the best to all of you! Greets from Germany, Jochen
Always a fantastic mix on this channel. Who ever is engineering is a monster!
5s n 7s work so well inside the 1/4 notes and it does feel cool
Great musician!
Amazing lesson! Very clear
I did the drumeo independence made easy course a few years ago, and it completely opened my eyes to what can be possible on the kit. I still have a long way to go to get to where I want to be, but I've been able to come up with more creative hand patterns, keep 8th note time on the hi hat at relatively fast tempos, and feel more free while grooving in the pocket. maybe when I'm 90 I'll be at the Thomas Lang level 😉 please don't wait another 9 years to have Thomas back on!
Well, he can play everything that we can think of. But what I really admire is is passion about the instrument.
Very inspiring,
This is absolute Greatness... My God 🙏😳
Hipness potential. I love it. This is my new goal in drumming, to increase the hipness potential of my beats
The video i´ve been waiting for years has finally come !
Huge thanks for the analysis and the breadown on those performances (By the way, the performance on 35:04 it´s called ´This is what we want´ and not ´High´ which is a very different and fully flavored track with off beat layering patterns).
Thanks u !
Thomas has got to be the most advanced drummer of our time !
Thank You for showing the foot work!
Absolute beast, i am a huge fan of multi pedal and foot ostinato playing
Thomas mentionned Terry Bozzio, and the name that pops up in my head after him is Grant Collins, he is an ostinato and independance monster too
Digging that Tom work.
Thank you Thomas !
Such a great lesson. What a master. Although his execution and examples are often complex and mind blowing to watch/hear (because that’s just the level he works at) you can still apply his concepts at any level of playing - try something new, push yourself to break out of the cliches. Love the little dynamics exercise he got Brandon to do try out. Will be having a go at that later. Excellent content once again Drumeo and amazing that you offer it up for FREE to the world. Thank you. Steve
Yes drumeo deserves a big thank you. And thank you for reminding me of that.
Man’s a powerhouse.
I have been waiting for this lesson.
So many drumer in one men😍
Wow
Great talent and interview
This is all incredible. But the displaced paradiddles last live session was otherworldly. I still can't get over it.
He's the 🐐
Thomas Lang is an amazing-out of this world drummer on all aspects. But on the topic that is discussed at 15:29, there is a reason why this kind of drum beats are iconic and remembered. And i tend to think this reason is a mixture of simplicity and musicality. Take almost every iconic drum fill/beat (in the air tonight, we will rock you, come together etc) and Thomas Lang could literally play it with one hand. But if the same beats incorporated 15 rototoms 4 cowbells 2 hats and double kick, it would just not be the same. Simplicity is key to making iconic parts, especially in popular music. Thanks for having all of these legends providing us all of these amazing insights in drumming!
He is the Schwarzenegger of drums 😂 goes with the looks too 😂😂 Thanks Thomas you're an inspiration reminding us that anything is possible on the kit.
He’ll be back 😀
This drumming is so out of control. Just crazy, crazy playing, as expected. But what I wasn't expecting was hearing Thomas talk about the future of drumming, and where he thinks the space for innovation is ... I loved that, really interesting stuff... better get working on my left foot, for starters!
Great lesson!
Uno de mis bateristas favoritos en la actualidad
nobody makes me feel like a 13 year old beginner at my first drum lesson than thomas. I have been trying to play for 30 years now 😊
Such a sweet Snare
Incredible