We are in the presence of greatest . Thanks Maestro Quincy . The secret number 3 . And parts , say 2 && thereof . Interestingly the old Chapin book I did decades ago helps . 🙏
thanks Quincey....3.3 million years of Human percussive endeavours, band clap,finger snap, hand & stick on hollow drums, membrane(stretched animal hide,etc)...elvin jones, john henry bonham... steve gadd, the unfathomable neil peart..how BLESSED be we oui PRIMATES.....
Thanks for this! I love, love Elvin's playing but am (understandably) intimidated by listening to his playing...this breaks things down into small pieces that I can work on.
Love it ! I am a fan of many jazz drummers, Tony, Jack, Humair just to name a few, but in the end Elvin is my favorite, maybe because he is so innovative., I was lucky to see him twice for real, you should check his works with his great brother pianist Hank, specially an album called autumn leaves, his brush works on it is one of a kind.
I really love all your content. It’s so useful and complete. You also make it fun... That’s is so vital in keeping the next generation of young drummers energized. Keep posting. We’ll keep watching. 🙏🏽
Another great Q-Tip! Thanks to the slipper cam, it's great to see how you switch between heel up and heel down technique on the BD. Do you always bury the beater in the head?
Glad my beat up slippers didn't take away from the slipper cam view:) I do not always bury the beater. Have another look and you'll see some variation there. Next video, I'll try to get the camera closer to the beater.
Thank you! Great lesson…could you explain how to get those double taps clearly articulated? I think it’s the middle triplet, played with a double stroke, so typical Elvin (and Tain). Wish you could explain that a bit!
The best way to work on that is to isolate rudiments that require that technique. For me, the double stroke, roll using wrists, and then sometimes accenting the second double is something that I think helped me develop the ability to play triplets in the left hand clearly
Thanks for watching Rob! I like Crescent, Elvin!, Night Dreamer, Speak No Evil, The Real McCoy, Puttin' It Together, One for Namesake (Bob Hurst) and Overseas
Hi Quincy, Enjoying your videos . You use mostly vinyl tip sticks on your ride cymbal but my question is do you use vinyl tip sticks with both hands ? or, use wood tip with your left hand and vinyl tips with your right hand. Thanks.
It was recently brought to my attention that I always play the bass drum beater off the head and I don't bury it. However i've noticed so many jazz drummers like to bury the beater and it appears you do the same. I really like the sound of the buried beater and I started practicing it, but it feels awkward to me like I have to press pretty hard into the head. Any tips or is it just a matter or practicing it more?
It’s good that you originally did not bury it, because you will have an easier time switching back and forth for the desired sound you want. And yeah I’m sure you just have to get used to and practice playing it differently. I’d practice both though.
I was told to use it to dampen, so that I can produce long notes and then dampen whe shorter sounds with the beater. Sadly, I never developed that skill very well.
I do both. For most of my comping notes the beater comes off of the head, but then there are some notes I want to sound more punchy and muted for effect (especially when playing a lot of triplets like in this video). It's good to be able to do both for sure. But if I had to recommend one approach, I would say continue to do what you're doing with keeping the beater coming off of the head. That will give you the most controlled and consistent sound. To work on burying the beater, work on quick doubles in the context of a samba bass drum pattern. Doesn't have to be a fast tempo. Hope this helps!
How deeply did Elvin influence you? Do you think his approach/influence has waned as drummers have leaned towards a less abstract more premeditated and direct style?
I never really studied Elvin formally, but his sound is infectious when you hear it. You can’t help but be affected by it. I actually think there are still a lot of drummers influenced by Elvin today.
We are in the presence of greatest . Thanks Maestro Quincy . The secret number 3 . And parts , say 2 && thereof . Interestingly the old Chapin book I did decades ago helps . 🙏
You are very welcome Jeff!
thanks Quincey....3.3 million years of Human percussive endeavours, band clap,finger snap, hand & stick on hollow drums, membrane(stretched animal hide,etc)...elvin jones, john henry bonham... steve gadd, the unfathomable neil peart..how BLESSED be we oui PRIMATES.....
Dirty man! Elvin was the king on the throne
Definitely!
Man, this is what just what I needed! You’re an excellent teacher and player my brother
Thanks!
Ah yes! Now Eli is headed up to the drum room! Time to do some Saturday night homework
Awesome Eli. I like to hear that!
Quincy Davis these lessons are appreciated. I’ll spend 20-30 minutes a day 5x a week until muscle memory is achieved. Once you got it, you got it.
@ Quincy Davis Ummmm, FANTASTIC!!!!
Thank you🙏🏾
Quincy, you sound exactly like him while simultaneously sounding like classic Quincy!
Wow, that means a lot. Very kind of you to say. Thank you.
It is so great to see how your feet move on the pedals. Thanks again for sharing this.
Glad you liked it! I'll definitely keep the Slipper Cam for future videos:)
Love the last section! Great Elvin-isms👌🏽🥁🎶
Thank you
Thankyou Quincy just gettin into jazz it’s whole different language I’m a funk drummer so to speak this is very challenging
Funk and Jazz are very similar, except for a few "minor" differences:) Thanks for watching.
Great instruction! Right to the point. Ty
I try to be. Thanks!
Great job Q thks Elvin would be smiling 😁
I hope so Elwood!
I always look forward to the next Q-Tip! Thank you!
I appreciate that Patrick!
Playing over talking, great job! A transcription would make it perfect, thank you btw❤
Very nice ! Thanks you !
Thanks for this! I love, love Elvin's playing but am (understandably) intimidated by listening to his playing...this breaks things down into small pieces that I can work on.
I'm so glad to hear that this video was helpful for you Kael!
Love it ! I am a fan of many jazz drummers, Tony, Jack, Humair just to name a few, but in the end Elvin is my favorite, maybe because he is so innovative.,
I was lucky to see him twice for real,
you should check his works with his great brother pianist Hank, specially an album called autumn leaves, his brush works on it is one of a kind.
Thanks for sharing Florent. Awesome that you got to see Elvin. I got to see him a few times as well. Life-changing!
Q, you play so many styles so very well and yet still you sound like you. ✊🏽🥁🔥
I appreciate that Luis!
Incredible lesson Mr Davis! THANK YOU!!
My pleasure Roberto!
Smooth, love your videos, thanks Q
Glad you like them D. As usual, thanks for watching!
I really love all your content. It’s so useful and complete. You also make it fun... That’s is so vital in keeping the next generation of young drummers energized. Keep posting. We’ll keep watching. 🙏🏽
Thanks so much Alan! I appreciate you watching and supporting this channel.
Outstanding as always
Keep them coming
Thanks, will do!
Very nice, Q! Love it
Thanks for watching Brandon!
Love this content man. You’re a huge help for new comers to jazz! Studying jazz at MSU currently and you’re definitely one of my profs 😂
the slipper cam is lit AF
Glad to hear you like it Kellen!
Good job.
But triplet galone is difficult as a weak drummer. Explanations would have been welcome.
I’ll keep that in mind. Thanks for watching Julien.
Love the slipper cam 😂
Glad to hear you like the Slipper Cam Owen!
Beautiful master Quincy! Are you happy with your Dynasinc pedal? Would you make video on bass drum pedal setup please? Cheers!🙌🏻
T H A N K Y O U ! ! ! ! Elvin is such a huge inspiration for me!
Thanks for watching!
Great work, Quincy. What are those slippers you are wearing?
Not sure but I'll be sure to do a Q-tip about them in the future. lol!
Nice work
Thanks Luis!
Another great Q-Tip! Thanks to the slipper cam, it's great to see how you switch between heel up and heel down technique on the BD. Do you always bury the beater in the head?
Glad my beat up slippers didn't take away from the slipper cam view:) I do not always bury the beater. Have another look and you'll see some variation there. Next video, I'll try to get the camera closer to the beater.
Thank you! Great lesson…could you explain how to get those double taps clearly articulated? I think it’s the middle triplet, played with a double stroke, so typical Elvin (and Tain). Wish you could explain that a bit!
The best way to work on that is to isolate rudiments that require that technique. For me, the double stroke, roll using wrists, and then sometimes accenting the second double is something that I think helped me develop the ability to play triplets in the left hand clearly
Badass george, thanks, is this hard bop?
George? Glad you enjoyed it Joseph!
Amazing! What's the Elvin reference you're playing?
I forgot🤣🤣
You got it ... lil Elvin
That's kind of you. Thank you.
@@drumqtips Question, My favorite Things is 3/4 time. However, it seems Elvin hits a (Base) double-tap on 6, is this correct?
Great stuff! What are some of your favorite Elvin records?
Thanks for watching Rob! I like Crescent, Elvin!, Night Dreamer, Speak No Evil, The Real McCoy, Puttin' It Together, One for Namesake (Bob Hurst) and Overseas
Quincy Davis Thank you! Gonna check the ones I don’t know!
Hi Quincy. Do you use mostly wood or nylon tip drumsticks thanks.
I use mostly nylon tip for the clarity and feel on the ride cymbal Keno.
Hi Quincy, Enjoying your videos . You use mostly vinyl tip sticks on your ride cymbal but my question is do you use vinyl tip sticks with both hands ? or, use wood tip with your left hand and vinyl tips with your right hand. Thanks.
Hey Keno. I use plastic tips in both hands.
omg how do you do that with those fast triplets at the end?
I’m not sure Christian. I think I just got lucky:)
How can I get your EBOOK sir ? I can’t find the link .
The link is in the description of most of my recent videos.
Did you fade out the sizzles so that we would assume it was tape hiss intentionally?
Not sure what you mean but I didn't think about the sizzle from the rivets when I did this video. Thanks for watching Robert.
Where can i get a transcription of this?
I don’t think one exists unfortunately.
It was recently brought to my attention that I always play the bass drum beater off the head and I don't bury it. However i've noticed so many jazz drummers like to bury the beater and it appears you do the same. I really like the sound of the buried beater and I started practicing it, but it feels awkward to me like I have to press pretty hard into the head. Any tips or is it just a matter or practicing it more?
It’s good that you originally did not bury it, because you will have an easier time switching back and forth for the desired sound you want. And yeah I’m sure you just have to get used to and practice playing it differently. I’d practice both though.
I was told to use it to dampen, so that I can produce long notes and then dampen whe shorter sounds with the beater. Sadly, I never developed that skill very well.
I do both. For most of my comping notes the beater comes off of the head, but then there are some notes I want to sound more punchy and muted for effect (especially when playing a lot of triplets like in this video). It's good to be able to do both for sure. But if I had to recommend one approach, I would say continue to do what you're doing with keeping the beater coming off of the head. That will give you the most controlled and consistent sound. To work on burying the beater, work on quick doubles in the context of a samba bass drum pattern. Doesn't have to be a fast tempo. Hope this helps!
@@drumqtips Thank you for the tips!
Elvin albums ?
Some favorites include: Speak No Evil, Real McCoy, Coltrane Plays the Blues, Crescent, Elvin!, Overseas, Night Dreamer, Puttin' It Together
Elvin is smiling!
Very kind of you Tom!
How deeply did Elvin influence you? Do you think his approach/influence has waned as drummers have leaned towards a less abstract more premeditated and direct style?
I never really studied Elvin formally, but his sound is infectious when you hear it. You can’t help but be affected by it. I actually think there are still a lot of drummers influenced by Elvin today.
Slipper cam 😀
✔✔✔👍🍻