I have watched countless videos on double stroke rolls and the blushda, and it wasn't until I looked at your videos that I came away knowing what was being explained. Thank you for your videos and insight..
Yup!! I am a professional session drummer, that first learnd the Blushda from Steve's original Blushda video all those years ago!! Big respect Steve Holmes!! "All Hail the original" !! PLEASE CAN WE GET STEVE HOLMES ON DRUMEO???
Best teacher on the interwebs. Period. I’ve learned so much from your “Shed Some Light” DVD and all your old school vids from HOD. Thanks for taking the time to put this stuff out.
I'm so glad to discover you Steve. You make it real about the journey into these adavance licks so it's not terrifying & that's so important. Thank you!
This is a great lesson Steve. Thanks. I have been working hard on this myself. I have been doing it with the sticking of a right hand flam then LLR. I will practice the alternate sticking now. Left hand flam RRL. Excellent
you're one of the smoothest musicians I've seen and I'm just now hearing about you through UA-cam?! I would love to see you do a lesson on Drumeo. Drummers need to see you play!
Joe , how u doin brother, I just found this mans vids today. Love his playing and vids (check rob brown too) and it's so inspiring to get a great lo lesson like this. I'm an old guy and god I wish I had the UA-cam when I was young and learning. Cheers bro, keep drummin
Steve does not need Drumeo, in my opinion! Steve’s content is good and I like his presentation so far as I just subscribed last week! Drumeo “hosts” would interrupt with lame questions. Not sure if Steve is on Instagram but I am definitely going to search!
Steve Smith was my introduction to that lick in the 90’s too, took forever to figure it out lol. Your explanation wayyyyy back cleared it up, thank you!
GARY GARBADINI!!!! Holy Shit. We went through PIT the same year. Great guy. He used to push me away from the Hookers on the strip every time I reached for my wallet. Hollywood. What a shit hole.
Man I was scouring UA-cam for someone who ACTUALLY gave musical examples from recordings....this is why you are a great musician. You know your history and then can spring off of the original and make your own creative ideas.
Steve thank you so much for re inspiring me to this lick. This video is fantastic. I have a question and if you could answer it would be great. When you play the flam (rl) at the start of the phrase is beat 1 played in the right hand? So the flam is actually a malf? What I mean is when I flam the grace note is just before the 1. But when we play the blushda the grace note is the 1 and the following note falls after the 1. Hope this makes sense. Thanks again. Wez
MrWezthedrummer i have the same doubt. To me the flam precede the downbeat (rL). That’s way i learned it with opposite flam lR RRL or rL LLR kind of a strange blushda almost thinking alternating flam+drag.
I guess it’s worth doing both, glen sobel teaches it literally as RLRRL without flam at slow speed, it’s not technically a blush da anymore but it’s worth exploring, the original blush da has the accents of the flam on the downbeat though I believe
Steve, I watched your video on the Blush-da almost a decade ago. I enjoyed the video and got the concept, but had a hard time getting my hands to cooperate. Every so often for years, I would revisit your video and hit the same wall afterward as I tried it on the kit. While I could do the basic lick, it wasn't sounding good. Today I revisited your video again and saw this one. After years of struggling with this lick, I finally got it today. Your updated video explained the lick even better than your first video and that coupled with improved skill on my end and now I can play this lick. Thank you for both videos on this lick and I look forward to viewing some of your other videos.
I have always been a bit nonplussed about the reference to this lick. So we are all clear that this is a Tony Williams lick. But due to not knowing what to call the lick, someone took the liberty to name it “Blushda.” Of course this was derived onomatopoeically (if you will). We absolutely know that Tony didn’t coin this phrase. Interestingly, Vinnie and Steve Smith are the two drummers who are most often referenced as the source of this lick. However I have never read or heard of them calling it “blushda.” Perhaps they see it as a bit disrespectful to Tony’s legacy as I do. Why would you give a name to something that already has a name, which is the ‘Tony Williams lick’? Did anyone actually ask Tony what he called HIS lick? The old adage, “you name it, you claim it” comes to mind right about now. Some might see my observation as petty or insignificant. But the fact that there are a litany of videos discussing and/or demonstrating this lick indicates that this is a valid criticism. What’s even more pathetic is that they almost never reference Tony in the majority of these videos. Steve I do credit you for at least mentioning Tony - although you glossed over it rather quickly. Be that as it may, I would encourage anyone who truly care about authenticity and origin to refer back to those Tony William records. A few in particular that come to mind other than some of the ones that have already been referenced (namely, Miles’ Nefertiti record): “Proto-Cosmos” on the recording Believe It; “Hittin on 6”(kind of an inverted version of the lick) on the recording - The Joy of Flying. And if you want to hear one of the slickest (in my opinion) versions of this lick, cop the recording SuperTrio by McCoy Tyner, the tune is “Moments Notice.” (*note* After Tony’s extended solo, he will trade 8s with McCoy; pay attention to his second round of 8s......Brilliant!!!) p.s. I remember the demonstration you did of this lick initially. It was an excellent breakdown. But even then I chuckled at your “myth” reference. 🤷🏾♂️
I totally see your point about making sure to give credit where credit is due. I am reminded of the situation that involved Clyde Stubblefield, who, as far as I know, is the modern "King" of Funk. And, Clyde, also being the most sampled drummer of all time was not only not credited with being the originator of the most powerful and creative funk licks ever, ; he, also was robbed out of millions of dollars in royalties from individual musicians, and the music industry as a whole. Back to Tony Williams: I had been aware of the name Tony Williams for years, being a follower and reader of "Modern Drummer" and watching online stuff on the site (Drummer World? I am not sure if that is correct), but had not listened to many actual tunes where Tony Williams was playing. But, later, became aware of how great Tony Williams was when Andy Newmark was explaining the insane stuff he was playing on "In Time" (with Sly and the Family Stone), and he directly credits Tony Williams as the "source" of the grooves and the fills in that funky tune. Lastly, I just want to acknowledge your very articulate and well written post here and say how much I appreciated reading it and appreciate your point of view...not mincing words and to the point (a rebuke where definitely it is necessary; however you still maintain a civil and cordial overall manner--most excellent!!!!
@@chops5070 thanks CH for the heads up on those other Tony Williams albums/tunes. Particularly loved "hittin on 6". And trading 8s with McCoy Tyner was so cool (from "Moments Notice"...never heard two sets of 8s played like that before!!! And, that piano work is incredible. Take Care
Like the way you break stuff down- simplify things that somebody like me who has played for a yr after taking a 25yr break can practice and put this in a musical context. Thanks
Thank you for this video Steve! It’s helped immensely, not only with adding the blushda to my bag, but also with accents! I don’t think I realized how much work my accents needed ‘til I started working in this figure. Love how these ideas are all speaking to each other. Great lesson!
Thanks for the encouragement Steve. I came to this video by suggestion of Steven Taylor and I see why he sent us here! Definitely made a subscriber out of me today! And I promise not to hurt too many ppl with it!!
Hello Steve, I go by parties. first, you are amazing, second you have to record a CD with everything you play with a spur of the moment style music, it would also be amazing and third, will you take a long time to come to Argentina? Here we wait for you ... thanks for everything, you are one of the greats.
I love you videos, your passion, and your obvious talent and devotion to your playing. But I think the definitive video would include notation with various applications. Is this lick always counted as triplets?
Hi Steve, thanks for all the videos! I dug an old tape from the early 1980's with Vinnie Colauita playing and Karizma (Dean Cortez on Bass). We all used to sit behind his set and one night a friend set up Sony two track. You may have already heard this recording but if not and you're are interested in hearing it let me know...I can send mp3's after I master them a bit. Bryn
I have watched countless videos on double stroke rolls and the blushda, and it wasn't until I looked at your videos that I came away knowing what was being explained. Thank you for your videos and insight..
Yup!! I am a professional session drummer, that first learnd the Blushda from Steve's original Blushda video all those years ago!! Big respect Steve Holmes!! "All Hail the original" !! PLEASE CAN WE GET STEVE HOLMES ON DRUMEO???
You're one of the best teachers out there man. I love your playing/ideas/feel too. Monster!
Is this a Swiss trip-o-let with a drag? I'm just a little confused...
Absolutely!
I learned the blushda from one of your vids like 12 years ago!!!
Same here !
Agreed, good to see the refresher. Tuned me up on a place or two. Perfect!
I've watched the original countless times and what a great follow-up to make sure people are using the blushda responsibly and respecting it.
Best teacher on the interwebs. Period. I’ve learned so much from your “Shed Some Light” DVD and all your old school vids from HOD. Thanks for taking the time to put this stuff out.
Thanks Rob - hope all is well with you.
I'm so glad to discover you Steve. You make it real about the journey into these adavance licks so it's not terrifying & that's so important. Thank you!
This is a great lesson Steve. Thanks. I have been working hard on this myself. I have been doing it with the sticking of a right hand flam then LLR. I will practice the alternate sticking now. Left hand flam RRL. Excellent
Amazing video!! You still have your online drum-school?
you're one of the smoothest musicians I've seen and I'm just now hearing about you through UA-cam?! I would love to see you do a lesson on Drumeo. Drummers need to see you play!
Joe , how u doin brother, I just found this mans vids today. Love his playing and vids (check rob brown too) and it's so inspiring to get a great lo lesson like this. I'm an old guy and god I wish I had the UA-cam when I was young and learning. Cheers bro, keep drummin
Steve does not need Drumeo, in my opinion! Steve’s content is good and I like his presentation so far as I just subscribed last week! Drumeo “hosts” would interrupt with lame questions. Not sure if Steve is on Instagram but I am definitely going to search!
Your well-oiled and advanced stick technique and your genuine love for the drums continues to inspire. Love the sound of those Yamaha's, too.
cool stuff. Big, phat flams, luv 'em!
Steve Smith was my introduction to that lick in the 90’s too, took forever to figure it out lol. Your explanation wayyyyy back cleared it up, thank you!
Gavin Harrison uses a bunch of blushdas during solo and during songs too. It sounds so great! You master those blushdas incredibly well!
I know this is an old video, but you're crushing it as a teacher (and drummer). Thank you
Nobody dares to give this lesson a thumb down...
Apparently, 7 already did. :D
@@juanfrancoyu guess bass players
Best ever explanation/demos of blushda I've ever seen. Amazing! Thank you, Steve!
GARY GARBADINI!!!! Holy Shit. We went through PIT the same year. Great guy. He used to push me away from the Hookers on the strip every time I reached for my wallet. Hollywood. What a shit hole.
Man I was scouring UA-cam for someone who ACTUALLY gave musical examples from recordings....this is why you are a great musician. You know your history and then can spring off of the original and make your own creative ideas.
Fantastic Stuff, THANK YOU!
I can hear you studied Vinnie a lot.
Steve thank you so much for re inspiring me to this lick. This video is fantastic. I have a question and if you could answer it would be great. When you play the flam (rl) at the start of the phrase is beat 1 played in the right hand? So the flam is actually a malf?
What I mean is when I flam the grace note is just before the 1. But when we play the blushda the grace note is the 1 and the following note falls after the 1. Hope this makes sense. Thanks again. Wez
MrWezthedrummer i have the same doubt. To me the flam precede the downbeat (rL). That’s way i learned it with opposite flam lR RRL or rL LLR kind of a strange blushda almost thinking alternating flam+drag.
I guess it’s worth doing both, glen sobel teaches it literally as RLRRL without flam at slow speed, it’s not technically a blush da anymore but it’s worth exploring, the original blush da has the accents of the flam on the downbeat though I believe
Steve, I watched your video on the Blush-da almost a decade ago. I enjoyed the video and got the concept, but had a hard time getting my hands to cooperate. Every so often for years, I would revisit your video and hit the same wall afterward as I tried it on the kit. While I could do the basic lick, it wasn't sounding good. Today I revisited your video again and saw this one. After years of struggling with this lick, I finally got it today. Your updated video explained the lick even better than your first video and that coupled with improved skill on my end and now I can play this lick. Thank you for both videos on this lick and I look forward to viewing some of your other videos.
Glad this new video got you over the hump. I hope you have fun with it.!
The trick is to stay slowly and once you have muscle memory then you can speed it up
I have always been a bit nonplussed about the reference to this lick. So we are all clear that this is a Tony Williams lick. But due to not knowing what to call the lick, someone took the liberty to name it “Blushda.” Of course this was derived onomatopoeically (if you will). We absolutely know that Tony didn’t coin this phrase. Interestingly, Vinnie and Steve Smith are the two drummers who are most often referenced as the source of this lick. However I have never read or heard of them calling it “blushda.” Perhaps they see it as a bit disrespectful to Tony’s legacy as I do. Why would you give a name to something that already has a name, which is the ‘Tony Williams lick’? Did anyone actually ask Tony what he called HIS lick? The old adage, “you name it, you claim it” comes to mind right about now.
Some might see my observation as petty or insignificant. But the fact that there are a litany of videos discussing and/or demonstrating this lick indicates that this is a valid criticism. What’s even more pathetic is that they almost never reference Tony in the majority of these videos. Steve I do credit you for at least mentioning Tony - although you glossed over it rather quickly.
Be that as it may, I would encourage anyone who truly care about authenticity and origin to refer back to those Tony William records. A few in particular that come to mind other than some of the ones that have already been referenced (namely, Miles’ Nefertiti record): “Proto-Cosmos” on the recording Believe It; “Hittin on 6”(kind of an inverted version of the lick) on the recording - The Joy of Flying. And if you want to hear one of the slickest (in my opinion) versions of this lick, cop the recording SuperTrio by McCoy Tyner, the tune is “Moments Notice.” (*note* After Tony’s extended solo, he will trade 8s with McCoy; pay attention to his second round of 8s......Brilliant!!!)
p.s.
I remember the demonstration you did of this lick initially. It was an excellent breakdown. But even then I chuckled at your “myth” reference. 🤷🏾♂️
I totally see your point about making sure to give credit where credit is due. I am reminded of the situation that involved Clyde Stubblefield, who, as far as I know, is the modern "King" of Funk. And, Clyde, also being the most sampled drummer of all time was not only not credited with being the originator of the most powerful and creative funk licks ever, ; he, also was robbed out of millions of dollars in royalties from individual musicians, and the music industry as a whole. Back to Tony Williams: I had been aware of the name Tony Williams for years, being a follower and reader of "Modern Drummer" and watching online stuff on the site (Drummer World? I am not sure if that is correct), but had not listened to many actual tunes where Tony Williams was playing. But, later, became aware of how great Tony Williams was when Andy Newmark was explaining the insane stuff he was playing on "In Time" (with Sly and the Family Stone), and he directly credits Tony Williams as the "source" of the grooves and the fills in that funky tune. Lastly, I just want to acknowledge your very articulate and well written post here and say how much I appreciated reading it and appreciate your point of view...not mincing words and to the point (a rebuke where definitely it is necessary; however you still maintain a civil and cordial overall manner--most excellent!!!!
@@stevedriscoll2539 you said it best Steve, give credit where credit is due!
Rhythmically yours,
CH🥁
@@chops5070 thanks CH for the heads up on those other Tony Williams albums/tunes. Particularly loved "hittin on 6". And trading 8s with McCoy Tyner was so cool (from "Moments Notice"...never heard two sets of 8s played like that before!!! And, that piano work is incredible. Take Care
bad ass. great teacher
Like the way you break stuff down- simplify things that somebody like me who has played for a yr after taking a 25yr break can practice and put this in a musical context. Thanks
Man, I just found your channel and binged a bunch of your lessons! Great stuff, awesome playing and teaching.
You give me dave weckl vibes. Honestly, learning new things everyday. Mu favourite lick is the blushda
Filthy, Steve. Thanks for sharing. Btw, do you ever miss your 12” tom?
J D sometimes yeah but I’m also enjoying the four piece action
So you named the blushda!? The name is as cool as the lick! Love you work Steve. Greetings from Jersey
It's good...but I want notetion ..please..
WOw thanks. I always saw that as a type of Paradiddle. But yeah it's a Blushda
Gtreat lick!
Awesome !!!!
Thanks Steve, awesome lesson. It would be great to see notation of these examples.
Wow. I was looking for that very video! 😂 Great to see it, and you, again. I have no idea where I watched the original video...
I told my GF that I wanted blushda all over her face. JK, I don't have a GF.
Great lesson Steve. Thanks.
I migrated over from Steven Taylor's channel. He spoke highly of you and I see he was right.
I just subscribed.
you taught me blushda , thx Steve
Wow! I almost can't believe that the blushda needed a boost to make it sound cooler...🤯 (Dude is crazy talented 👏)
Excellent video thanks!
Awesome Steve ,i remember the very first lesson on this .!
that's the one I remember. YOU taught me the riff...Thank you!
very nice bro.. you look real good with that left hand... great bro
I am really appreciating your videos, especially this one and the one with Helpful Jazz Exercises. Very accessible and useful!
Thank you for this video Steve! It’s helped immensely, not only with adding the blushda to my bag, but also with accents! I don’t think I realized how much work my accents needed ‘til I started working in this figure. Love how these ideas are all speaking to each other. Great lesson!
Hi Steve I'm a professional amateur this seems like a great dynamic fill idea
Glad I found you. Enjoying all your stuff. 👍🏻👊🏻
I luv your playing.Great videos thank you!
Is there are transcript of this video anywhere? Sounds great!
Quais exercícios você estuda pra ganhar velocidade nas mãos?
Great stuff.
practice your flam rudiments and create your own licks.
I remember Steve's original blushda video. It was right there with Traditional Grip and Matched Grip.
Am I the only person who isn’t a fan of Tony ?
I enjoy your lessons though 👍🏻
Great playing brother!
great video, amazing drum playing.
Yooo, are those like 18” sticks in that old instructional video? They look massive
im so glad you re-made this video....the blushda is so clean...thanks steve
Yeah, or a transcription ;)- thanks for putting this stuff out there. Any recordings of you with a group? I’d buy that in a heartbeat!
So, a one sided flam drag maybe?
This guy deserves more subscriber
Amazing work thank you 🙏
GREAT LESSON;GREAT DRUMMER THNX STEVE!!
I learned this by slowing down the Steve Smith video. It took an hour, then your first video came out. Good timing
Love your passion for explaining and teaching
Thank you. It's fun talking drums.
Thanks for the encouragement Steve. I came to this video by suggestion of Steven Taylor and I see why he sent us here! Definitely made a subscriber out of me today! And I promise not to hurt too many ppl with it!!
Awesome! Thank you!
Great instructional video. Blown away by all the information. Thank you Steve
Thanks Jim!
You are flawless. period.
Really like your playing maybe i have ask this before .But what drumms are you playing ? They sound really good. Keep up the good work
Yamaha PHX
The blushda is essentially a flam drag tap.
I've often wondered how I could extend the bluzsh
Hello Steve, I go by parties. first, you are amazing, second you have to record a CD with everything you play with a spur of the moment style music, it would also be amazing and third, will you take a long time to come to Argentina? Here we wait for you ... thanks for everything, you are one of the greats.
Very informative thx for sharing
Another great lesson. Thank you Steve
Just found this video Steve and it’s great. By any chance is there a PDF file that I can print out of these examples. Thanks.
No, sorry
always a pleasure to see your lessons and the way you explain them , make it so easy to try , thanks so much my regards from Can Cun Mexico
I love you videos, your passion, and your obvious talent and devotion to your playing. But I think the definitive video would include notation with various applications. Is this lick always counted as triplets?
I believe there's a section discussing playing it over 16ths.
thanks for this video man! it's awesome!
Steve I love this lesson, I had seen this a lot of times!! 🤣🤣 do you have any transcription pdf of this lesson?
No sir.
Pretty awesome!! Thank you!
Nice ideas and playing! Some of this is like Vinnie Colaiuta stuff
capo! al fin bien explicado!!!!!!
You sir have got yourself a new follower
Dush-tu-dush-tu
Great lesson. Thank you.
Hi Steve, thanks for all the videos! I dug an old tape from the early 1980's with Vinnie Colauita playing and Karizma (Dean Cortez on Bass). We all used to sit behind his set and one night a friend set up Sony two track. You may have already heard this recording but if not and you're are interested in hearing it let me know...I can send mp3's after I master them a bit. Bryn
Sure man keep me posted. Thanks!
Why hit the crashes in that weird way?!
Re improvising with this: "...jump starting a phrase, and trying to complete the thought." Cool.
MI...me too. PIT '88=-'89...cool!
Something Pdf ???
Blahzda blahzda dahzda..blue blah 😃
Blushda..gonna try that.
Steve! Thanks for Great Lesson.Drums sound amazing. what snare drum do you use? Greetings to you from Russia :)
These drums sound incredible
I just unliked this video so I could like it again. You and Sucherman are the best teachers on YT. Kit sounds perfect as well 🔥
5:46 (just for me to learn)
amazing lesson!!
Great video and playing Steve! You're an amazing drummer. Peace!
Thanks a lot!