The Basics Of Reggae Drumming // One Drop, Rockers & Steppers | Drum Lesson With Chris Hoffmann

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    Bass Drum: 20x14
    Toms: 12x8, 14x14
    Snare: 14x5
    Cymbals:
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    Bassdrum: TG D 70
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 698

  • @ChrisHoffmannTube
    @ChrisHoffmannTube 2 роки тому +125

    1 Drop your Reggae listening recommendations here 🥁🙏🏼
    Thanks everyone!

    • @musamusashi
      @musamusashi 2 роки тому +19

      For one drop, Carlton Barrett; for rockers, Sly Dumbar; for steppers, Style Scott from the Roots Radics.

    • @citizenbxtr883
      @citizenbxtr883 2 роки тому +5

      @@musamusashi that's the trinity right there :)

    • @musamusashi
      @musamusashi 2 роки тому +7

      @@citizenbxtr883 true. Alongside the 3 bass players long associated with the above 3, Familyman Barret, Robbie Shakespeare and Flabba Holt, they make the top 3 Jamaican drums and bass ever.

    • @blakesbeatscolie
      @blakesbeatscolie 2 роки тому +8

      @@musamusashi couldn’t agree more with this Top 3 of JA Drum & Bass combos! Also need to throw in the #4 being Carlton “Santa” Davis on drums with Phillip “Fully” Fullwood on bass both from the band Soul Syndicate

    • @thetylerfish9089
      @thetylerfish9089 2 роки тому +3

      Groundation

  • @Stick3x
    @Stick3x 10 місяців тому +25

    I am half Jamaican, was raised on this music and all I can say is you did a damn good job explaining this.

  • @bubinga_basher
    @bubinga_basher 2 роки тому +62

    Ya gotta give Stewart Copeland some love. While everyone thought they were listening to pop, Copeland, and co where playing Reggae

    • @ChrisHoffmannTube
      @ChrisHoffmannTube 2 роки тому +3

      Very true 🙏🏼

    • @musamusashi
      @musamusashi 2 роки тому +5

      Reggae influenced Rock, that is.

    • @j.b.55
      @j.b.55 Рік тому +1

      Reggae is only part of Stewart Copeland’s feel…also Middle Eastern ‘Baladi’ in there

    • @jastacio1
      @jastacio1 10 місяців тому

      So true!

    • @lewis7515
      @lewis7515 2 місяці тому

      Not reggae - reggata de Blanc.

  • @demikross6669
    @demikross6669 Рік тому +6

    Finally a tutorial that actually teaches how to play the reggae drum styles

  • @mountainhobbit1971
    @mountainhobbit1971 2 роки тому +79

    I have a pair of those Zildjian 13" New Beat hi-hats also, perfect for this kind of music...so clear and crisp. Snare sounds perfect to my ears. Fun lesson, thank you.

    • @ArtOfDrumming
      @ArtOfDrumming  2 роки тому +3

      Thank Sean!

    • @CharlesTPrimm
      @CharlesTPrimm 2 роки тому

      I now play 13" New Beat hats. So cool!

    • @TheEdizzle83
      @TheEdizzle83 2 роки тому

      14” new beats got em with my very 1st kit still sound great however I have my bottom hat on top

    • @ferdinandwang1165
      @ferdinandwang1165 2 роки тому

      I bet you have the Stewart Copeland sound when ot comes to high hats, as he prefers the 13 inch sizes as well :).

    • @whiteram53
      @whiteram53 2 роки тому

      @@CharlesTPrimm Those are my go-to hi-hats. they sound prerecorded and already mixed!

  • @jimroyle5712
    @jimroyle5712 10 місяців тому +1

    ❤ love your preparation and presentation here, Chris. Wonderful job!❤

  • @ThomasNappo
    @ThomasNappo Місяць тому +2

    Chris...By far your reggae video is the best on youtube hands down...great play..great sound..love it..😊

  • @denselman
    @denselman 2 роки тому

    Thanks!

  • @jastacio1
    @jastacio1 10 місяців тому +1

    Great Lesson! Nicely done.

  • @AddiKolb
    @AddiKolb 2 роки тому +42

    I love these reggae grooves! Stewart Copland really brought these grooves to life in rock and roll!

    • @gerardi2000
      @gerardi2000 2 роки тому

      Darn I thought of the Police when listening to this also.

    • @AddiKolb
      @AddiKolb 2 роки тому

      @@gerardi2000 Yeah man! It sounds a lot like some Stewart Copland stuff right? Ahhh so good!😁🥁

    • @davidcudlip6587
      @davidcudlip6587 2 роки тому

      Was thinking the same thing. Classic early Police.

    • @skiphoffenflaven8004
      @skiphoffenflaven8004 2 роки тому

      But you should think about The Police and Stewart when you hear this, right? No surprise, agreed?

    • @peintredelalumierenicolebe2161
      @peintredelalumierenicolebe2161 Рік тому

      @@skiphoffenflaven8004 MAIS steward avait un jeu beaucoup plus complet , et a une frappe beaucoup plus energique, walking on a moon est fantastique avec le delay (echo ), bring on the night (whoua), shadow in the rain (chef-d'œuvre ) ;tea in sahara (with the octobans set) j'ai vue the police 3 concerts 1980/ 1982/1983 stewart is the best drummer il a créé un style unique

  • @haroldwalt4475
    @haroldwalt4475 10 місяців тому +1

    Thanks Chris

  • @droebuck
    @droebuck 2 роки тому +17

    Steve "Grizzly" Nisbett of Steel Pulse is by far my favorite reggae drummer. Listen to "Your House" for a great one-drop example. Grizzly was unique in that he pushed the reggae drummer envelope. Listen to Blues Dance Raid. I was absolutely blown away when I heard this for the first time. I still am. RIP Grizzly!

    • @parshakamarsh
      @parshakamarsh Рік тому +2

      I couldn't agree more, I've seen Steel Pulse several times and I only realised just how good he was seeing them live

    • @SM-ln4ud
      @SM-ln4ud Рік тому +1

      Listen to it LIVE or better yet go see them live in concert. They're in California right now

    • @hillses1258
      @hillses1258 Рік тому +2

      Steel pulse...first listening was mind blowing for me too. Such powerfull vibration man ..

    • @mikeydreadmastalski4345
      @mikeydreadmastalski4345 2 місяці тому

      True Democracy is still my favorite lp off all time it's killer!!

  • @johnbuccetti8998
    @johnbuccetti8998 2 місяці тому +2

    Great lesson! Thanks. Your feel is amazing and playing so clean!

  • @johnmitchell4242
    @johnmitchell4242 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks Chris for your enthusiasm and energy ..

  • @Zoeeyable
    @Zoeeyable 10 місяців тому +1

    Amazing ❤

  • @greg_musician92
    @greg_musician92 10 місяців тому +1

    Excellent video! Thank you!

  • @onedavidonegopal
    @onedavidonegopal Рік тому +2

    Soft and simple so precious beat,,mind blowing...keep doing

  • @af7119
    @af7119 2 роки тому +6

    I don't care the country of origin or color of the teacher. Only their methods and my results. Thank you for teaching us!

    • @ChrisHoffmannTube
      @ChrisHoffmannTube 2 роки тому

      Thank You 🙏🏼

    • @musician1000
      @musician1000 Рік тому +3

      @@ChrisHoffmannTube Music doesn't have a colour. You shouldn't have mentioned it.

    • @XWNLOX
      @XWNLOX Рік тому

      ​@@musician1000 That's why japanese people are very good at playing samba.

    • @musician1000
      @musician1000 Рік тому +2

      @@XWNLOX No one is born with rhythm, it's a learned skill. Familiarity through cultural exposure can make this easier, but it's not innate.

  • @austincz1763
    @austincz1763 5 місяців тому +1

    Yes, feel is important

  • @vinburkard2858
    @vinburkard2858 2 роки тому +3

    Wow snare pops like crazy sick the sound is like smelling great food

    • @ChrisHoffmannTube
      @ChrisHoffmannTube 2 роки тому

      HAHA thank you

    • @Besty80y
      @Besty80y Місяць тому

      How do you get the snare to sound like this??? It's incredible!!

  • @bossko4145
    @bossko4145 11 місяців тому +1

    Just wanted to say your hi hat sounds splendid my friend 😎

  • @woodshed_moments
    @woodshed_moments 2 роки тому +4

    You have somehow found a wonderful way to mesh Teutonic clarity with the art of cultural isms,wunderbar!!

  • @DilettaMusic15
    @DilettaMusic15 23 дні тому +1

    you played perfect

  • @anthonyannor7448
    @anthonyannor7448 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for your thoughts

  • @theiconicmoments2812
    @theiconicmoments2812 Рік тому +1

    These is mwa❤ can't Stop watching it

  • @robgracia509
    @robgracia509 2 роки тому +3

    snare sounds awesome great video thank you for doing this

  • @robertyoung8486
    @robertyoung8486 2 роки тому +3

    Drums is the heartbeat, bassline is the brain.

  • @danjf1
    @danjf1 Рік тому +2

    I love the color of your drum kit!

  • @deplinenoise
    @deplinenoise 2 роки тому +9

    Stumbled upon this randomly and really enjoyed it. Gorgeous snare sounds!

  • @soba_entertainment
    @soba_entertainment Рік тому +1

    trust me bruv! Europeans know reggae big time! I give credit to were its due! more fire

  • @atuhebwaarnold5926
    @atuhebwaarnold5926 2 роки тому +1

    Man this is the best reggae tutorial I have seen so far on UA-cam thnx pliz keep it up

  • @drummerboyharm3078
    @drummerboyharm3078 2 роки тому +2

    Love the color if this Pearl President drumkit. Reaggae is fun to play on drums 😁

  • @roadboat9216
    @roadboat9216 11 місяців тому +1

    When ever I play raggae: I always loosen the snare some and take off any ring damping on the snare head. And of course practice your rim shots. So important to the sound. Also the ruff is a great rudiment in this style, ending with a rim shot. Great flavor. In the Caribbean ( I lived and played there for about 10 yrs), another part of this style of music is improvised instruments like a car tire rim hit with a metal object. And other such improvised things. Great stuff, wonderful musicians and music.

  • @isaacvaler5351
    @isaacvaler5351 2 роки тому +1

    U r my best reggae teacher 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @moominjuice2
    @moominjuice2 2 роки тому +10

    Excellent vid. Listen to tons of dub and reggae but seeing you strip them patterns down to the fundamentals really great help for me to work on my technique.

  • @FernandoLimaReforçoEscolar
    @FernandoLimaReforçoEscolar 2 роки тому +4

    Thanks for this lesson.
    Greetings from Brasil.

  • @mthembenitshuma9610
    @mthembenitshuma9610 2 роки тому +2

    This is an exceptional lesson delivery. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @anthonydepalma9576
    @anthonydepalma9576 11 місяців тому +1

    This video was an exactly what Ii have been looking for. It totally breaks down the essential in such a way that it had me rocking in no time. You simply layer out my for favorite grooves to learn! Cheers

  • @wide_awake
    @wide_awake Рік тому +1

    I love reggae drumming. That, and the bass…ufff 🔥

  • @manassehteka
    @manassehteka 2 роки тому +1

    It has really help my son a lot thank you.

  • @wyndhl8309
    @wyndhl8309 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent Rudiments, Theory and Practices in Reggae, Rhythmic 🥁 genres...

  • @therealeleusis
    @therealeleusis 2 роки тому +2

    I've got a playlist on UA-cam called "Collie Reggae". It has a lot of modern reggae mixed with old school, dub, roots, all types and some funk mixed in for fun. Maybe some things in there you've not heard yet. Shrug.
    The most crucial element you missed and I'm sort of joking but sort of serious is you weren't letting a fat spliff burn in your mouth as you played 🤪. Ganja is as much a part of reggae as anything...all players, especially roots guys, smoking a spliff while playing isn't just some stoner musicians getting lit, it's religious music and ganja is the sacrament, not a cultural identity or a life style. A sacrament. I would say it's vital to playing good reggae drums.
    Great playing as always...love the concert Tom kit...I'm glad to see those kits are having a bit of a come back...I think they sound incredible!! Mad skills man...much love and thanks for making this video. Learned A LOT!!!

  • @manuseal5983
    @manuseal5983 11 місяців тому +1

    Amazing Instructor !

  • @nexdrums
    @nexdrums 2 роки тому +5

    One drop beatifully explained and played! Awesome💯

    • @ChrisHoffmannTube
      @ChrisHoffmannTube 2 роки тому +1

      Thank You 🙏🏼 🙌🏼

    • @abitboljacques9385
      @abitboljacques9385 Рік тому +1

      Hi chris
      Very nice lesson thanks
      What is the title of the song please ? I would like to play on it but Shazam can not find it

    • @ChrisHoffmannTube
      @ChrisHoffmannTube Рік тому

      @@abitboljacques9385 It‘s a drum loop that I created by myself.

    • @abitboljacques9385
      @abitboljacques9385 Рік тому

      Great
      Is it possible to share it ?
      Or can I buy it ?
      Thanks

  • @OmniGlobeNews
    @OmniGlobeNews 2 роки тому +3

    Manh this is what I've been looking for, how on earth could i not subricrbe to this😊😍thanks man, now waiting for the reggae rolls

  • @thomasmoje5926
    @thomasmoje5926 2 роки тому +6

    Excellent! Really like that the sheet notation scrolled along very helpful. Like the finish on those drums by the way.

  • @electrock
    @electrock 5 місяців тому +1

    BEST REGGAE DRUMS LESSON ON YTֱ THANK YOUֱ

  • @folushooyekunle9735
    @folushooyekunle9735 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for sharing your experience. It will go a very long way to add flavor to my drumming and timing. Jah Jah bless you bro...!!!

  • @sheldonrose7175
    @sheldonrose7175 Рік тому +1

    As a Jamaican drummer this is pretty accurate

    • @ChrisHoffmannTube
      @ChrisHoffmannTube Рік тому

      thank you. I filmed a brand new lesson on creating reggae fills. Check it out and let me know what you think. Best, Chris

  • @cifucifu
    @cifucifu Місяць тому +1

    Great lesson

  • @luanpa69
    @luanpa69 2 роки тому +21

    Vinnie Colaiuta di play (more or less) a couple reggaes with Sting but I think you meant Stewart Copeland with The Police when reggae rhythms were played often.

    • @musamusashi
      @musamusashi 2 роки тому +5

      Nor Vinnie nor Stewart play Reggae riddims, but most play Reggae inspired grooves. Vinnie does it often, not only with Sting but in many other tracks from Steely Dan to Djiavan to Jeff Beck... in fact, he has some of the best Reggae feels outside of Jamaica, although he plays more complex parts than you would do on authentic Reggae.

  • @jjphone5887
    @jjphone5887 Рік тому +1

    Brilliantly

  • @atravesdelacerradura5633
    @atravesdelacerradura5633 11 місяців тому +1

    ¡Ah que bonita lección! Muy profesional y práctica. De verdad disfruté mucho

  • @john2580ful
    @john2580ful Рік тому +1

    Good stuff bro, like the 1 drop big time

  • @garukagimhana8501
    @garukagimhana8501 2 роки тому +1

    It's super feeling great work

  • @danielpaul4425
    @danielpaul4425 Рік тому +2

    I like your simplicity bro! And I also want to mention much thanks for making this video.
    Stay safe. Stay blessed.

  • @scsidrum
    @scsidrum 2 роки тому +4

    Great sounding kit 👌🏼

  • @DonJHH
    @DonJHH Рік тому +1

    Thank you!

  • @DonSandersonDrums
    @DonSandersonDrums 8 місяців тому +1

    You're an amazing player and teacher. Thank you!

  • @henryattah807
    @henryattah807 Рік тому +1

    I Love the movement

  • @paulanderson3772
    @paulanderson3772 Рік тому +1

    Achtung bae, Awesome work mate.

  • @izziOnBass
    @izziOnBass 2 роки тому +2

    Great grooves! that Hat sounds absolutely sweet!

  • @thandrasnr1294
    @thandrasnr1294 2 роки тому +1

    Super super teaching 🖐️

  • @katyagolubykh
    @katyagolubykh 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks 😊

  • @MarioBastosmusicproducer
    @MarioBastosmusicproducer 2 роки тому +3

    An excellent class. Of course, is not supposed to cover everything about Reggae Drumming but it goes far beyond a simple introduction. Thanks for posting it!

  • @hyounggeunjin1285
    @hyounggeunjin1285 7 місяців тому +1

    Foreign territory for me. Thanks so much for explaining so well!

  • @jahzzzz
    @jahzzzz Рік тому

    those orange sneakers with the blue drum kit! perfect.

  • @neekondrums
    @neekondrums 2 роки тому +9

    This is great! I've been playing these grooves for years and didn't know what they were called. Any one of them, if you increase playback to 1.25 times normal speed, sounds like stuff I stole from Stewart Copeland (which, of course, he stole from the music he heard growing up). Thanks for helping to fill in the holes of my drum education.

  • @HUMZMIC1
    @HUMZMIC1 Рік тому

    AWESOME job on playing them reggae jams....I LIKE!!!

  • @rochluongo8018
    @rochluongo8018 Рік тому +1

    Very nice

  • @LeeVenters
    @LeeVenters 2 роки тому +1

    Very nice … I’m enjoying your presentation …

  • @PoppaBadger
    @PoppaBadger 5 місяців тому +1

    Damn, you're good!!!🫡👍🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @mcrahul100
    @mcrahul100 2 роки тому +3

    Beautifully explained 👌👍

  • @WiikiMavinz
    @WiikiMavinz Рік тому

    Ya that's really very nice and thanks for the lesson am Marvin watching from Uganda

  • @julesdrums6167
    @julesdrums6167 2 роки тому +3

    Love that you don’t bury the beater. Not a lot of drummers do that!

  • @allenrichards4601
    @allenrichards4601 Рік тому

    I'm thankful for this.... I'm new to drums 🛢️ 🥁🥁🥁 really nice work.... Hey love the background 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

  • @josanphillip2699
    @josanphillip2699 2 роки тому +2

    Agree with you on saying it's a feel! Def is

  • @edwardglenpineda1212
    @edwardglenpineda1212 2 роки тому +1

    Devon makes the day clear..

  • @fonzo6315
    @fonzo6315 2 роки тому +2

    I love this channel.

  • @SuperFacecloth
    @SuperFacecloth Рік тому +1

    Barrington Levy -
    -Under mi sensi
    -Murderer
    Good grooves, great style and great place to start if you want to practice some simpler beats but with all the feel you can steel.

  • @Kolik2383
    @Kolik2383 Рік тому

    Парень, ты крут! 👍 Очень вкусная подача!!!🎉

  • @fabiosalati1092
    @fabiosalati1092 2 роки тому +2

    Great drumming. Thank for the amazing lesson

  • @flavy1000
    @flavy1000 2 роки тому +7

    Really great synthesis for those who wanna "drop" into this eternal grooves..
    Not really easy !!

  • @maxwellphiri1757
    @maxwellphiri1757 2 роки тому +3

    Cool STAFF man 🤙🏼, kindly DO one video on HOW to fit FILL in STEPPER groove🥁😁.

  • @krisfromabyss
    @krisfromabyss 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you!

  • @tac-cobserver3788
    @tac-cobserver3788 2 роки тому +2

    Man... that drum sounds legic 🤙
    Thanks for sharing 🤙

  • @phillipkelley3513
    @phillipkelley3513 2 роки тому +1

    Those Zildjian Hi hat cymbals sound excellent!

  • @ralfmueller7894
    @ralfmueller7894 2 роки тому +2

    Fine lesson ..thanx

  • @sutejvintha4969
    @sutejvintha4969 2 роки тому +2

    nice playing brother and good teaching and I enjoyed lot. 👍

  • @ntcarvalhal
    @ntcarvalhal 2 роки тому +4

    Amazing video, thank you and congratulations for you work!

  • @kosipadayachee9942
    @kosipadayachee9942 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic

  • @bordona2
    @bordona2 2 роки тому +1

    Great video Chris!!! Greetings from Buenos Aires

    • @ChrisHoffmannTube
      @ChrisHoffmannTube 2 роки тому +1

      thank you. Greetings to you from Germany. Great to have you around.

  • @idiavworeefetoborejeremiah2618
    @idiavworeefetoborejeremiah2618 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome!!!❤️❤️🥂

  • @gracekathambi256
    @gracekathambi256 Рік тому

    Thank you for the lesson from Kenya

  • @emmanuelominyi
    @emmanuelominyi 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing... thanks

  • @joshuajoseph7748
    @joshuajoseph7748 Рік тому +1

    Nice one bro

  • @seanecmc
    @seanecmc Рік тому +1

    Vinnie didn't know Raggae from a Pop-tart and his early recorded "Raggae" grooves were utterly contrived.

  • @gerardi2000
    @gerardi2000 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent lesson. I really enjoyed the information.

  • @rootsrock2394
    @rootsrock2394 2 роки тому +1

    This is a great tutorial, thankyou

  • @scottyrocket9
    @scottyrocket9 Рік тому

    Way cool! Great, easy to follow instruction, thanks! I also noticed the sound of the equipment is very helpful too. Looks like 13" HH, no res heads, tight tuning on stock heads. Sounds great