As a self taught drummer who's been basically winging it and learning by ear for 25 years I've found from your lessons that I was actually doing a lot of things 90% correct. Your lessons have quickly made that 10% that was missing into 3% missing from my need to practice more often. I wish UA-cam and Dr. Beatdown had been available in the early 90s when I decided to play. Thanks for all you do Dr. Beatdown and the rudiment shirt not only looks good on this guy, but it's a super helpful practice aid when left on a hangar in front of me.
I was a nice self taught drummer in the 80s. I could keep a nice beat even played in some money making bands. Stopped drumming in 86. 32 years later. I got a drum kit. Had no Idea what a shuffle, ghost notes or types of rolls or that drills even existed. Well I’m listening and damn Soooo much good stuff to learn. Where would I be if I would have learned a few things earlier in life. I couldn’t even do a proper roll. But Oh! There are many type rolls 😂. I’m 61 and learning and about to purchase the drummer for hire t shirt for support.Thank you Dr. Beat Down Brown.
I started playing in the late 80s but I'm like u I thought myself everything except when I was 10 a guy showed me a 4/4 beat and I took off thinking I was a decent drummer until I watched Rob the first time and I was blown away by what I was missing and how many things I had right already. I play the guitar and bass too and these videos have helped tighten up my playing on those instruments too.
Just started learning ghost notes and stumbled across this during lunch break at work, will try this when I'm near my kit again. long time watcher, now subscribed to the channel 😆
Hi Rob. I'm not a drummer but, as a writer/producer, your videos really help for understanding and creating realistic, dynamic drum parts. Thank you. New sub.
Been in a process of convincing myself to learn (read: PRACTICE) ghost notes. Being a rock/metal self taught guy, I've been hunting for a really simplified way to apply the concept...BAM! Pretty sure I just found it! In addition to being a super informative lesson, on a fundamental "tool" to add to the kit, I really like how there is no stopping, no filler, just one lesson after the other, a little jam, and now go practice! It's getting harder and harder to watch "instructional" clips without leaving early. Thanks for both!
What am I doing right now?? I *already* have my sticks out, ready to go, of course! lol As a righty, learning open versus closed strokes/multibounce, and good clean rolls, drags and accented notes on my left hand, have been crucial. Still working at it as always, and these exercises are great for that! Phenomenal playing and demonstrations, Rob! Thanks for being a great educator! Happy drumming, everyone!
I'm just starting to learn ghost notes now and big thanks for your video. My beginner eye can't see/understand the technique difference between the bounce and the drag versions but I'm hoping at some point I'll be able to start seeing and understanding the difference. Looking forward to trying these excersises!
Can't believe it, I was watching your 5 year old ghost notes video a couple of hours ago and you give us a new one. God bless you man, best instructor on youtube!
😯 Look how low those ghosts are! Who'd of thunk being a one inch wonder could be a good thing? Thanks for another excellent lesson Rob, your lessons have made the quickest progress in my control, I use your singles and doubles workouts every day
Dear Beatdown Brown, your videos have helped me sooooo much as a drummer and I appreciate them all. Thank you for breaking things down into terms I can understand. Its been 20 years and I'm back on the throne.
Fantastic channel I’m a late starter at the drum kit Been a electronic composer for near on 25 years It’s so great to have this channel as it’s opening me up to all the techniques And it’s crazy to think the amount of musicality involved It’s such an amazing instrument 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Great video Rob! I LOVE using ghost notes in my beats. They just make the best come to life and really bring out the groove. Keep up the awesome and informative videos!
Hi Rob! Big fan from India, I have just begun drumming and although I have a tutor your videos are just helping me perfectly with the rudiments. Love the workout videos especially. My coach is only concerned about my speed, and you my friend have taught me the importance of control before anything. Can't thank you enough for your efforts. Can you please make workout videos of paradiddle , five stroke roll as well? I'm trying to learn paradiddle but cannot do it with a fluidity. Please help. Thanks once again.
I bought 2 T-shirts, Groove responsibly and Life, they are beautiful and their colors are cool as well. Good stuff, man! And of course, thanks for these videos, it made me a real drummer with solid technical background :)
Good, solid stuff as always, as always. Can get lazy with this kind of thing. He's right about the merch, too. I snagged a couple of 'rudeboy' teez and now people are smiling more, colors seem brighter and the women just can't seem to leave me alone.
the depth ghost notes can take your beat to are invaluable. I don't consider myself any sort of a talented musician. I just punch away on my akai. I really appreciate this video regardless of my skill level. I've always wanted to learn many musical instruments. piano is on my agenda these days. just wanna rock like Billy Preston or Billy Joel. but in the mean time I'll continue on with reason. thanks for the video it was very informative and the camera angles made it really easy to understand.
I am New to Drums and I've wanted to Play the track by Porcupine Tree - Sound of Muzak. This breakdown sure helps me understand how to play the Ghost notes better from whatever i can grasp from this video. Thank you so much. However I Request to Do a Lesson for that track if possible atleast the different groves if not the whole Song.
Rob, Back checking this video out again (reviewing your info, great stuff!) and wondered if you could make a $90 snare sound as good dynamically ... with the ghosting to be precise ... quiet but accurate ghost notes. The shell of this one makes the accent sound like a gunshot and seriously increases the dynamic range. I would like to suggest that the notation be kept on the screen when you are playing. Plenty of room on the screen not to interfere with a little bit of magic ...
Question...Do you use a change of position on the impact point of the snare head at all, (along with the dynamic change)?...I've often moved the stick off center a bit to get that 'ring' from my snare (using a 1989 Brady Jarrah ply snare - 5mm shell). Your snare is a terrific sounding bit of kit btw!
Well I am at work right now but Beatdown Brown told me to get on my kit so..... gotta go boss 🤘😎
🤣👍🏽💪🏽
I'm in an airport bar but I have my sticks with me.
Same! Lol but there’s no wrong time to drum
Exercise 1 @2:23
Exercise 2 @ 3:27
Exercise 3A @4:48
Exercise 3B @6:15
Exercise 4 @7:32
Exercise 5 @8:50
As a self taught drummer who's been basically winging it and learning by ear for 25 years I've found from your lessons that I was actually doing a lot of things 90% correct. Your lessons have quickly made that 10% that was missing into 3% missing from my need to practice more often. I wish UA-cam and Dr. Beatdown had been available in the early 90s when I decided to play. Thanks for all you do Dr. Beatdown and the rudiment shirt not only looks good on this guy, but it's a super helpful practice aid when left on a hangar in front of me.
Awesome. And thanks for supporting! 🙂🤘🏽
I was a nice self taught drummer in the 80s. I could keep a nice beat even played in some money making bands. Stopped drumming in 86. 32 years later. I got a drum kit. Had no Idea what a shuffle, ghost notes or types of rolls or that drills even existed. Well I’m listening and damn Soooo much good stuff to learn. Where would I be if I would have learned a few things earlier in life. I couldn’t even do a proper roll. But Oh! There are many type rolls 😂. I’m 61 and learning and about to purchase the drummer for hire t shirt for support.Thank you Dr. Beat Down Brown.
I started playing in the late 80s but I'm like u I thought myself everything except when I was 10 a guy showed me a 4/4 beat and I took off thinking I was a decent drummer until I watched Rob the first time and I was blown away by what I was missing and how many things I had right already. I play the guitar and bass too and these videos have helped tighten up my playing on those instruments too.
I think I should write a plugin that auto-posts these two comments to each new video you post:
1) awesome video
2) good lord that snare sounds amazing
Not just ghost notes... Silky Smooth Ghost Notes?
I'm in.
Good lesson. And damn: this snare sounds really badass.
I've hit this thing a million times already and it never gets old 🤩#AnF
That snare drum separates the boys from the men! Astounding. Check out A&F' Drum Company's website.
For sure !
Just started learning ghost notes and stumbled across this during lunch break at work, will try this when I'm near my kit again. long time watcher, now subscribed to the channel 😆
Doc beat down. Im following about 8 influencers on youtube and you are the best at what you do like not wasting time like a boss.
Hi Rob. I'm not a drummer but, as a writer/producer, your videos really help for understanding and creating realistic, dynamic drum parts. Thank you. New sub.
Those ghost notes create the perfect haunting affect on that snare!
Rob you are THE best.. was looking for ghost notes tutorial, this is perfect ! Greetings from Israel
Been in a process of convincing myself to learn (read: PRACTICE) ghost notes. Being a rock/metal self taught guy, I've been hunting for a really simplified way to apply the concept...BAM! Pretty sure I just found it!
In addition to being a super informative lesson, on a fundamental "tool" to add to the kit, I really like how there is no stopping, no filler, just one lesson after the other, a little jam, and now go practice! It's getting harder and harder to watch "instructional" clips without leaving early. Thanks for both!
What am I doing right now?? I *already* have my sticks out, ready to go, of course! lol
As a righty, learning open versus closed strokes/multibounce, and good clean rolls, drags and accented notes on my left hand, have been crucial. Still working at it as always, and these exercises are great for that! Phenomenal playing and demonstrations, Rob! Thanks for being a great educator! Happy drumming, everyone!
I'm just starting to learn ghost notes now and big thanks for your video. My beginner eye can't see/understand the technique difference between the bounce and the drag versions but I'm hoping at some point I'll be able to start seeing and understanding the difference. Looking forward to trying these excersises!
I love that snare you're using nice crisp solid sound
Can't believe it, I was watching your 5 year old ghost notes video a couple of hours ago and you give us a new one. God bless you man, best instructor on youtube!
Wow sir ! Thanks alot for being so generous! I started following you now as my mentor. 🇳🇵
Good teacher beat down brown, Good lesson, Thx rob brown 👍🏾!
Rob...really like your down to earth teaching style...and you leave out the hot dogging stuff that is a frustration to learning drummers. Thank you.
This topic is very closely related to grip. Grip leads to control, control leads to being able to adjust volume very precisely.
A.K.A. dynamics?? ;)
Thank you so much for your job, Rob!
Greeting from Belarus.
Omg these flowing rimshots - you can hear they change pitch graduaully up and down. What a master. Great lesson as always!
😯 Look how low those ghosts are! Who'd of thunk being a one inch wonder could be a good thing? Thanks for another excellent lesson Rob, your lessons have made the quickest progress in my control, I use your singles and doubles workouts every day
Dear Beatdown Brown, your videos have helped me sooooo much as a drummer and I appreciate them all. Thank you for breaking things down into terms I can understand. Its been 20 years and I'm back on the throne.
U deserve another subscriber. The best ghost notes lesson in the UA-cam
i am a new drummer and a huge sucker for ghost notes. thank you for the great lesson.
Thank you for this. Finally something regarding ghost notes that makes sense , is approachable and with many examples.
“Trust Dr.Beatdown”
Always.
I love your lessons brother. I feel lot of positivity in approach and to the point. Bring it on !!
Fantastic channel
I’m a late starter at the drum kit
Been a electronic composer for near on 25 years
It’s so great to have this channel as it’s opening me up to all the techniques
And it’s crazy to think the amount of musicality involved
It’s such an amazing instrument 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I love Rob Brown. I learn a lot. And even if I did t play drums, I could watch his videos just to feel his good mood. 👏👏👏👏👏
Splendid tuition
This snare Sound makes me happy! Thank you for this lesson!
Great video Rob! I LOVE using ghost notes in my beats. They just make the best come to life and really bring out the groove. Keep up the awesome and informative videos!
Thanks!
These are quality lessons. Don't forget to pay your teacher. Drum on!
Thanks, Rob.
great lesson, thanks. snare sounds awesome.
Hands down, the best lessons on the web. Thanks brother
love your snare
The sound of ghost notes are great, The taps, bounces, and drags, Thx beat down brown for the lessons 👍🏾!
very helpfull mr. Brown !!!
All your videos are amazing for drummers on all levels. Thank you Ron!
Thanks again rob
That’s one of the most beautiful snare drums I’ve ever seen.
Thanks Brother✌👊😎🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
U da man Doctor.👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻🥁🥁🥁🥢🥢🥢🍗🍗🍗
Master Brown always teaching me sum new ALWAYS🔥🔥🔥
Well done Rob
this is my favorite youtube drum channel
Exactly what I was looking for thanks, Rob!
Bro... I love your channel! You have soooo much groove! Love your work! Thanks for the tips.
Ready to go Dr.
Great lesson - thanks. Off topic, but curious about the nice harmonics ringing in the snare drum. Is that intentional? Do you / can you tune for it?
Awesome info! Thanks super helpful!
Nice lesson!!
Another excellent video Beatdown. Great stuff!
Hi Rob! Big fan from India, I have just begun drumming and although I have a tutor your videos are just helping me perfectly with the rudiments. Love the workout videos especially. My coach is only concerned about my speed, and you my friend have taught me the importance of control before anything. Can't thank you enough for your efforts. Can you please make workout videos of paradiddle , five stroke roll as well? I'm trying to learn paradiddle but cannot do it with a fluidity. Please help. Thanks once again.
Smooth, Smoother, Rob Brown 👌
I bought 2 T-shirts, Groove responsibly and Life, they are beautiful and their colors are cool as well. Good stuff, man!
And of course, thanks for these videos, it made me a real drummer with solid technical background :)
Thanks a bunch for supporting, man 👊🏽
@@RobBeatdownBrown Happy to support! 👊
Good, solid stuff as always, as always. Can get lazy with this kind of thing. He's right about the merch, too. I snagged a couple of 'rudeboy' teez and now people are smiling more, colors seem brighter and the women just can't seem to leave me alone.
Nice. Will learn a lot from that exercise
Great video So glad I found this channel
So helpful Rob - mad respect! Thank you :)
These are quality lessons. Don't forget to pay your teacher. Drum on, friends!
Another great video, good job on the editing!
That snare is so full and got so much crack, sounds f”(£ing amazing!!
Hey bro , apreciate the video , thankk dude , your the man 🤘🏻🤘🏻 any chance you send T’s to NZ?
Again a great lesson Rob. Thanks very much.
Nice, will get stuck into these, 👍👍
I love your snare sound. How do I get that sound? I have a Pork Pie snare with an Onyx head but do not get nice ghost notes.
the depth ghost notes can take your beat to are invaluable. I don't consider myself any sort of a talented musician. I just punch away on my akai.
I really appreciate this video regardless of my skill level.
I've always wanted to learn many musical instruments. piano is on my agenda these days. just wanna rock like Billy Preston or Billy Joel. but in the mean time I'll continue on with reason.
thanks for the video it was very informative and the camera angles made it really easy to understand.
Rob super coach! Le seul petit problème, c'est que la traduction automatique donne parfois des résultats surprenants. Bravo quand même.
Great fundamental lesson from Rob as always
I am New to Drums and I've wanted to Play the track by Porcupine Tree - Sound of Muzak. This breakdown sure helps me understand how to play the Ghost notes better from whatever i can grasp from this video. Thank you so much.
However I Request to Do a Lesson for that track if possible atleast the different groves if not the whole Song.
I fucking love you, Beatdown!
Superb Stuff...
Loved it!
I hesitated on watching this one cause I know Beatdown plays traditional grip (and I don't). Boom! Match grip! Thanks for having our backs Rob!
God I love you’re videos man seriously!
You'll make me buy a set of Avantone mics. Love your channel man!
Can you how you use your fingers to do the ghost notes?
That snare!!!
That snare drum sounds killer. Bell brass?
Rob, Back checking this video out again (reviewing your info, great stuff!) and wondered if you could make a $90 snare sound as good dynamically ... with the ghosting to be precise ... quiet but accurate ghost notes. The shell of this one makes the accent sound like a gunshot and seriously increases the dynamic range.
I would like to suggest that the notation be kept on the screen when you are playing. Plenty of room on the screen not to interfere with a little bit of magic ...
I know right Drummers,that snare drum of Rob's sound's slamming!! Sand those sticks down LOL PEACE Great lesson's thanks a million, Peace ✌️🔥🥁😎
Great lesson. Could you also talk about playing ghost notes in shuffle groove next occasion?
Where can I get that t-shirt DRUMMER FOR HIRE it's not in the merchandise
How can you play with ring on the finger?
i have a ring problem.
Can you please do a Rosanna tutorial for the ghost notes.
Cheers from Denmark :)
That snaredrum rims kills your sticks man :D
I can assure you that when it’s an A&F, you just shut up and accept it 🤩
nice snare
@Rob Brown,
During the exercises, are you actually hitting the rim of the snare as well as the skin?
Keep this stuff coming, mate, it's awesome!
Yeah there goes the bro again
That snare is money.
Dr. Beatdown, a name you can trust!
Question...Do you use a change of position on the impact point of the snare head at all, (along with the dynamic change)?...I've often moved the stick off center a bit to get that 'ring' from my snare (using a 1989 Brady Jarrah ply snare - 5mm shell). Your snare is a terrific sounding bit of kit btw!
🙏 thankyou sir😘
"Hey what you doing right now?" I need to practice lol
So it's Dr. BeatDown Brown now, huh? 🤓 Sounds like a great soda, coffee, or something that belongs on a t-shirt.
I want a rudeboy bumper sticker.