The Coolest John Bonham Drum Fill You Can Put In Almost Any Song
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- Опубліковано 28 жов 2019
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THE DRUM FILL TO END ALL DRUM FILLS!!! In my opinion, this is one of the most simple, powerful, and musical fills you can throw into nearly any song. Naturally, it's something that John Bonham made his own and utilized to great effect. DISCLAIMER: Just like John Bonham, just because you CAN throw this into nearly any song, does not mean you SHOULD throw it into nearly every song. I didn't preface this in front of the camera, but it's really easy to overdue this fill if you are composing a drum part because it is so cool and easy to implement. Be like Bonham: use discretion.
With that said, if you're not familiar with this fill, let's dive in. If you are familiar with this fill, maybe there's a way you can supplement it to make it even cooler!
Here are some examples:
Early version of this fill from Heartbreaker (Royal Albert Hall - 1970). If the timestamped link doesn't work, go to :36.
Great example of Bonham employing doubles on the kick for this fill from Heartbreaker (How The West Was Won): • Heartbreaker (Live 197... (If the timestamped link doesn't work, go to 6:56)
Example of this technique used in a 6/8 rhythm (I Can't Quit You Baby): • Video (If the timestamped link doesn't work, go to 4:45)
Another example in 6/8 with the BBC Sessions version of Since I've Been Loving You: • Since I've Been Loving... (If the timestamped link doesn't work, go to 1:48)
Example of this technique used in early Moby Dick: • Led zeppelin moby dick... (If the timestamped link doesn't work, go to 4:08)
Great visual example of right hand doubles from 25 May, 1975 Rock And Roll Drum Solo: • Video (If the timestamped link doesn't work, go to 5:16)
Great visual example of the right hand doubles from 25 May, 1975 Moby Dick: • Led Zeppelin - Moby Di... (If the timestamped link doesn't work, go to 9:04)
Example of the fill using the right hand doubles in Hots On For Nowhere: • Hots on for Nowhere (R... (If the timestamped link doesn't work, go to 4:02)
Ya dude - love yer page sir
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THIS GUY KEEPS IT REAL NO FLIPPIN STICKS...OLD SCHOOL
No flippin' sticks here, Leland! Thanks so much, man!
5:40 sweet Bonham squeak, you nailed it!
Wow...First time viewer, I’m just blown away with how well you’ve nailed the Bonham kit sound! That bass drum is RIGHT ON man, takes me right back to the vinyl spinning on my Dads turntable in 1985. Anybody teaching Bonham licks is cool with me - rock on.
Awesome! My brother got me a Alesa nitro mesh kit for Christmas. I've never played the drums in the past but I'm learning now at 58 haha. I always loved the drums on The Rover.
I'm thrilled to hear it, William! That'll be a great launch pad into the world of drums, especially if you have those bursts of inspiration late at night; you'll be able to indulge your passion without driving anyone else nuts (hopefully). And the Rover is a great one to learn as you start to feel more comfortable behind the kit! It emphasizes your groove and sense of rhythm over anything too complicated!
I've never seen your videos before. I am 64 years old and come from New York City so I sort Zeppelin 19 or 20 times. Three or four of those times I was right behind John Bonham in the sheets going around. I got a career out of learning how to play like that. having said that, I saw most of the great drummers from that Bearer. John Bonham is the scariest drummer I've ever seen. He defied laws of physics, do things. Absolutely not possible. I know you've seen the 71 or 72 solo and when he does the final triplets so fast that you can't see his arms, a couple of times he put up his arm twirling stick and used his foot as an arm and keeping up that incredible blinding speed the triplets kept coming with one arm up in the air. meaning he was doing it with his left arm and hand and his foot which is the fastest foot I've ever seen on a human being. no matter which drum set he played on it always sounded like John Bonham. it was truly a frightening thing to see. a lot of drummers white really speed players like Carl Palmer. So they did not understand what Bonham was really doing. he had Swagger and swing like Elvin Jones or Tony Williams, and he had a great feel for any song period. Play the Crunge you hear James Brown in 7/4. Put on hot dog and he becomes the best country drummer you've ever heard. but when it came to being the engine John Bonham was a one-off. we shall never see his like again. I didn't have any videos to watch just the records and live performances but I got pigs at every audition I ever went on because I did a fair imitation of John Bonham. same for Joey Kramer from Aerosmith as he told me so. so good for you for explaining how beautiful John's work is. Good luck son keep it up.
It's comments like this that make my life! 1) I am completely and utterly jealous of your life and having seen Zeppelin throughout 19-20 times throughout their career! Especially in New York! 2) I completely agree on every front with what you said! It couldn't be stated any more directly! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave such encouraging words, my friend!
@@KickItLikeBonham it always makes me feel great do you think about John I just contribution to the world of music and art. John Bonham is to drums what Jimi Hendrix is 2 guitar.. Bonham could play anything and play it great with swing, incredible time, and the power that no other drummer can you even get close broke my heart when he passed. Robert Plant did the right thing no John Bonham no Led Zeppelin. He was completely Irreplaceable. At least we can always listen to him that's what you said we are brothers in drums
You almost had the words "I'm playing the speed king" out of your mouth and it squeaked lol claaaassic. Great video, that bass is a cannon!
John often followed Jimmy Pages guitar and would take the riff and make it his drum part for the song.. This is very unusual for a drummer who is usually locked in with the bassist holding down the beat or helping to move it around. And creating that solid foundation for the guitars and vocals. And often a very busy drummer flying around the drum kit playing both rhythm and lead parts just like Page and sometimes both at once! Page's guitar playing is the inspiration behind a lot of the very complex drum parts and solos on Led Zep songs. The triplet patterns John is known for is heavily influenced by drummer Joe Morello who is best known for his work with the Dave Brubeck Quartet. Also played in unusual time signatures. And John Bonham had about the best drum sound in the studio and live on a stage. .
That's how I learned to write drum parts - following the guitar. I thought that was normal until I got more experience. I always felt like, "Hey, it's the bass players job to keep up with us, right?!" Guys like Bonham, Keith Moon, John Densmore, and Mitch Mitchell all gave me the impression that you have all this room to work with in the space between notes. I've come to realize there's still a great amount of discipline and discretion in their playing, but boy, did it make my young mind explode when I was 12 years old!
Great comment, man! Thanks so much for the contribution!
To Sunlion Indeed. You are correct, Bonzo followed Pagey. If he hadn't Zep would have
just been an ordinary band. He had big ears and ensured the musical conversation rose to a much higher level and would definitely never be forgotten. Master musicians tuned in to
each other. One of my favorite drum sounds[check the floor toms], is Thank You. No one
had such a huge warm sound until Zep showed up. I'm in Toronto and I just heard on university radio that Zep is tops in that world. Timeless stuff. Guess the emo thing expired.
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That was AWESOME!!!!!!! Love the lesson, you’re a great teacher. Love the doubles on your kick, hard to see the foot placement cause it was dark. I could watch and hear ya play for hours 👍🏼 cheers brother!
So glad you are uploading dude. Your videos have helped me build my chops (what little I have so far), thanks!
Yes! Another excellent demo, definitely worth the hours of assemblage! 😏
Thanks, George! Good chatting the other day...Jeeze, I guess that was already last weekend! I'll touch base with you soon about the gigs in February!
@@KickItLikeBonham yeah, tempus fugit!! Sounds good!
@@KickItLikeBonham he would be proud
Derek=Greatness on all levels. Your natural leadership and insights are golden to me.
Thanks!
Thank you so much for the outstanding step by step explanation. I've probably watched a dozen videos on this fill and your teaching approach is the only one that connected it for me. Truly excellent!
That makes me truly happy to hear! I've let too many of the technical elements of drums slip by the way side, so I was really unsure about trying to throw any kind of lessons up here. You're comment was one of the first affirming messages saw on this video, and it really feel good. Thank you, Tony!
Another lesson already?! What did we do to deserve this haha. Another fantastic lesson. Thank you for sharing Derek!
Love playing this fill!
woww, did not expect another upload so soon haha, thanks for the great lesson again Derek!
That kit is beautiful! Have a hard time concentrating looking at the stuff in yer studio killer playing Cheers
Great playing Thank you for sharing these licks . I always enjoy your teaching .
I'm glad to hear it! I'll do everything I can to keep em coming! Thanks so much for the comment!
You've been a huge inspiration to me.
Went through hell with my heart, and drums have always been my outlet.
I haven't had drums since 2009. Picked up a Centennial ZEP4 Bonham sized kit Green Sparkle, of course.
Long story short. Thank you from an old man fighting to stay alive.
Thank you for all you do, and for being here! You're gifted with great talent, thank you for sharing with us.
Keep fighting and play drums ❤
Man this video is so well-produced. Keep up the awesome work Derek! Also a brilliant fill of Bonham's of course.
Thanks so much, my man! When are you going to quit with all this adulting you're doing and start enlightening the world with more of your percussive contributions?!
@@KickItLikeBonham Haha I definitely wish I could be playing shows as much as you do! At the very least though, I'm a music teacher where I live and I've had the amazing opportunity to impart my knowledge on others in the community. So I guess that's about as close as I can get!
@@michaelpereira5723 Boomshakalaka! Even better!
Good to have you back. Keep up the cool videos.
Wow...great tutorial, D! Now I just need to get a set of drums! Looking forward to seeing you play live sometime soon.
That is a wicked fill, im going to start trying to work this into my beats. Great video
I'm thrilled to hear you dug it!
Love this lesson so much. GREAT DRUMMING AND TEACHING
I'm thrilled to hear it! I promise there will be plenty more coming along soon!
Very good guide to play the strokes perfectly! Actually, they seem a lot easier than they really are when you play them, since it takes a lot of practice to get them to sound right!
They are definitely the epitome of simple but not easy. I still struggle with them sometimes. But it's also a blast when you lock into a great cadence with this one, because it feels like each limb is like a battering ram that gets heavier and heavier.
VERY COOL....JUST FOUND YOUR CHANNEL. LOVE THE SIMPLE EXPLAINING OF WHAT SOMETIMES SOUNDS LIKE NOT SO SIMPLE PATTERNS. GOOD TEACHING, EASY TO FOLLOW
THANX.🥁🥁🥁🤗
I'm thrilled to hear it, Mike! I'm glad it was easy to follow! I'll definitely do my best to keep them coming that way in the future!
One of my favorites. Explained very well.
Definitely one of my favorites, too, John! Thanks so much for the comment!
Glad to see an upload from you:)
Great lesson thanks hope to see more Bonham fills explained.
Used to putting the bass in the middle bit of a change that will need some practice
Man Awesome 😎 keep on doing these lessons definitely will show and help out
And you do explain every detail what I’m looking for thank you .😊
Thanks for sharing your compassion and sharing some trade secrets...LOVE your cam shots!!! It helps all of us BONZO fans immensely!!! Thanks BRO.
This is fantastic and great stuff. How did I miss this over the last 4 years?
Killer video man!! Really helped me out a lot. Glad I came across your channel!
I'm thrilled to hear it, Brian! I promise there will be plenty more coming along soon!
Awesome lesson! Please keep doing these instructional videos.
Sweet & simple teach of a great lick. Thanks!
You're the first (Super Thanks) I've ever received, and it's a gesture that means an awful lot right now, so thank you so, so much! I promise I'll keep my future endeavors succinct but full of passion for ya! All the best to you, my friend!
So glad I found you, great lesson yeah I got something out of it, going straight to the practice room. Thanks
I'm thrilled to hear it! I hope your dig throwing that into some of your stuff. Thanks so much for the comment!
Oh man! That came together right away very beautifully! How friggin cool!!!
This is super cool and practical, thanks a lot Derek!
That's awesome to read, my friend! I'm thrilled you dig it!
Great demonstration and break down !
Great lesson. Simple when you see it broken down. But very effective. 👍
Thanks so much, Willie! I'm glad you dig it!
Spectacular lesson👍👍🥁
Derek, very few people around who can explain and demonstrate these Bonham grooves and fills like you, one of the few is nine comments down from mine.Thank You for this excellent video.
Man you are really really good! Your 1/2 time shuffle is dead on and it is not easy.! It’s super cool to see a young guy into the Gods of Rock!
Awesome fill lesson!!
Love the Showco. T shirt...!!!
Explained perfectly! Now see if I can screw it up, great video!
Love the sound of the kick
Wow bonham and densmore into one riff. Hey i think this is the 1st time ive seen you wear shoes on your vids. Thanks for the lesson D. On my favorite kit
Great to see you're still flying the Bonham flag so well!!! Even though I'm a Guitarist, ever since I started playing when I was 12, absolutely everything I have ever played, or written, has been influenced by his drumming. So videos like this, I can watch for hours and hours. Good on ya! Keep rocking!
It's always great hearing from you, Martin! It's funny - growing up listening to Zeppelin, I've always based what I play on the drums around the guitar and trying to lock in there, as opposed to syncing up with the bass. Hey, it's the bass player job to follow along with us, right?! It certainly shaped the way I came up with drum parts though. I also loved the way John Densmore from The Doors played off the vocals. Ultimately, you learn to pull from whatever is necessary to make the best song, but I think it's nice to share in what seems to be a slightly unorthodox approach to composing.
I'll have plenty more coming your way soon, my friend!
Spectacular stuff, you're a master.
You honestly explain this stuff really well
I really appreciate you saying that, Tim! It's certainly a worry I have - describing some of these parts without any education in the technical part of things. It's certainly something I need to remedy. However, I know there are plenty of people out there that don't have any formal education in music, so if it's more accessible to the masses, then I'm happy. I'll keep building off of what I've got, and really appreciate your words of encouragement!
That was great. Extremely informative and totally cool. Thanks.
I'm really glad you dug it, Joe! Thanks so much for the nice comment!
Wow! I’ve seen a lot of folks try playing Bonham over the last 45 years, and well,,, YOU WIN!!! ♠️
You're very nice, sir! I definitely appreciate the kind words, and promise I'll continue to do the best I can!
Great playing and feel!!
No click bait here man!! Thank you so much for the Rad video!!🔥🔥🔥
I'm thrilled to hear it, Heath! Thanks so much for the reassuring and kind comment! I should have plenty more videos coming along like this in the not-too-far-off future!
Great lesson thanks for posting this
Thanks and keep them coming, Derek ! At this point for me it will be only the single stroke fill
Thanks, D-Slam! Great video!
Awesome fill man, I have never tried throwing in a double stroke with the right hand!
Aye! It's a nice added challenge to the fill that pays off well once you've got it down! I still struggle with it, so it's certainly much easier said than done! :)
Bro, I fkn love your drumming and I know I ain't the only one would say, you def do kick it like bonham, very intricate dynamic and fluent like the man himself,
Your videos have helped me understand Bonhams style and sticking along with great Narration,
Keep it up Sir, I eny you and enjoy all your uploads,
Thank you
Ps omg, your speed king squeaks like Bonhams hahaha, that's awesome
Man, I'm so glad you got something out of the video! It took me a while to get over my insecurities to try and tackle some of this stuff in front of the camera, and it's really encouraging to hear that it resonated in some way with you! I promise I'll keep them coming! All the best to you, Matt! Thanks so much for the kind comment!
@@KickItLikeBonham ,keep it up mate, I have watched and downloaded your tracks to analyze some of the beats, but this video was inspirational and direct with easy to follow points on sticking to get the feel and precision needed to play Led Zeppelin, we all know Bonham isn't the easiest percussionist/drummer to follow, I'm glad I am able to read notation which helps, in most cases, but not with bonham, he's hard to work out lol, I would love to keep seeing you produce these functional vids
PS your kits sound amazing too, I have Lundwig LM402 chrome over steel snare and it's a treat,
Keep it up, amazing to watch
Man, every new vid is better than the last, There a quite a few Bonham pages, but you have the title, and it’s not even close. I’ve been messing around with this fill for a minute now, but after watching your tutorial, I got it right away. What else is cool with this fill, is it’s linear. The one he did later in his career, with the 2 tom hits, ends up being a L lead 5 stroke roll, between snare, tom, and bass, and felt it instantly. I started messing around with different voicings, and tempo, and ya have some cool funk stuff happening. I’m just getting my sound right for an eventual page, and I’m psyched. Recording myself has been an amazing tool. Anyway, you’re right. This might be the coolest, Bonham signature lick. Thanks you!
Thanks so much, Bubinga! I'm so happy to hear that you got it all down, as it seems like you are very well aware of how bad ass this fill and all of it's variations really are! I'm excited to see what you put out there once you're ready! Please let me know once you start getting your page together!
Kick It Like Bonham Lol, I wouldn’t say I have this, or any fill down. Thanks to you, and this vid, I can execute it, and even apply it to tunes I’d never have thought it would have went with. It takes me a bit before a massive fill like this will start showing up in my day to day playing, w/out thinking. The double FT stroke version of this fill got me to feel it (finally). Anyway, your sound is amazing, and all your kits are $! Quick question, what GB are you using as your L crash? Is that the Thin to your L? Thanks again
What an excellent video! Thanks man!
Cool thanks love it always look up to bottom. Drumming good job dude
Great Lesson! Thank You!
I'm thrilled you got something out of it! Thank you for the comment!
Love this great lesson thankyou
You bet, Bob! Thanks for the comment!
Thank You Very much !!
You are the best !!
Just what I've been looking for 😊
I'm thrilled to read that! Start chopping away! ☺️
Thank you for the video! Much appreciated.
Always, Brad! It's always nice getting a comment from you!
Great instruction bud, & I’m a bass player wanting to take up the drums
That's awesome! I'm glad to hear it, and hope to see you again down the full rhythm section of whatever projects you're involved in. My hope is to develop more on the bass in the near future, so maybe we can help each other out!
Cool af watching and listening to this.
Love ur kit looks exactly like bonhams
Lots of Bonham Channels - But dawg, you got that ‘Bonham talking to himself when he’s playing’ - down. Nobody talks about that. He was always chatting it up back there
Sick dude! Love it.👍
Awesome, man! I'm glad to hear it! Thanks so much for the nice comment!
No wonder John loved his green Ludwigs . That gong sounds great when you bump it with your elbow , or however it is responding . Nice lesson . Thank you .
Thanks so much for the nice words, and I'm glad you dig the soft hum of the gong in the background! It was meant to be primarily for aesthetics, but it ended up lending it's own charming harmonic ambience to the proceedings!
Great video! Really loved it and followed through.
Can do a full tutorial on good times bad times?
You bet! I've actually been studying up on that song to try and get it as accurate as possible, so a lesson on that will be coming soon!
Kick It Like Bonham thanks
Two things I’m grateful for ,having the opportunity to see Led Zeppelin in 71,72,73, final time 3/5/75 in Dallas and Derek, George,Terry keeping it alive.
And I know the three of us are ever grateful for all of your incredibly kind and supportive comments! Thank you so much, Lynda! I'm jealous of your experience in getting to see Zeppelin (especially in 71 and 72!)! I promise I'll keep giving it everything I possibly can to honor John Bonham and Led Zeppelin!
Thank you Derek it was an unforgettable experience that’s for sure, I never had the chance to see the Thermogloss kit but did get to see the green sparkle in 71 and the Vistas for the last three shows. If you ever get the time the audio of my final LZ show 3/5/75 in on UA-cam as well as the 8/22/71 and the 6/28/72 shows although the audio is not the best and there are a few tracks from the 1973 show in Albuquerque but I have not found the entire concert, anyway as far as you honoring Bonham every video Iv ever seen of you playing the drums weather from you studio or with the band you have done exactly that a 100 times over.
fantastic thank you so much for this
i appreciate you doing it as a triplet. most drummers go for the quad. it's become sort of a pet peeve of mine for no legitimate reason. "just 'cuz", i guess.
What a great lesson! Bossanova meets Bonham!😮👍
Great playing, I think Bonham had a great influence on Metal-drumming, because in Metal they do these hand-foot combinations all the time
I'll second that, Dirk! Thanks so much for the comment!
Awesome tutorial!!!
I'm glad you dug it! Thanks so much for the kind words!
Excellent bro ! 😎
I'm thrilled you dig it! Thank you so much!
You’re an Excellent instructor ! Wished I’d found you sooner. Your band needs to come to TX and play Dallas, Houston etc. !
Your comment made my day, Keith! Thank you so much, man! I'm happy you're here now, as I'm hoping to ramp up my output here on the channel now that both of my kids are in school. I've played in Dallas before at a place called the Gas Monkey (I think that's what it's called...), and had a great time! I'm hoping to get back out to perform in Texas again soon!
this is the best illustration I've seen
I'm so happy to hear you dig it! I'm hoping to have more coming soon! Thanks so much for the nice comment!
Great lesson , Thanks
this chapter is very helpful to Rock Beginners
Awesome! I'm thrilled to hear it! Thanks for the comment!
Great lesson - subbed.
That's awesome, Steve! I'm thrilled you dig it! Thanks so much for the subscribe. I'm hoping to have more videos coming along soon!
You need more Sizzle to the snare, however that's too cool. Thanks for the fill and your time
Green sparkle is my favorite Bonham kit and you certainly do kick it just like him.
It's definitely my favorite kit, too! Thanks so much for the nice words, Brian!
@@KickItLikeBonham Thanks for the videos and teaching Bonham techniques. I've been learning a lot from you.
You gave us a great demo of the ending of Rock n Roll in this vid....any chance of breaking it down😎
It shall be done! I plan on doing videos about the Rock and Roll drum solos as they evolved throughout Bonham's career. I'll try and get those going sooner than later!
If I remember correctly the the fast rolls you hear in the centre are called "Herta" they are a form of triplet with an unusual sticking "snare, rack tom, floor tom, bass" RLRK" but the feel is "RLR K" there is a pause between kick and snare, there are 6 of these rolls folled by standard triplet feel, on the outro there is a definate ending he reverses sticking between the floor and rack, is hard to explain it, @kick it like bonham may be able to, as for me that's the general feel, the tricky parts are the hertas, and reverse triplet sticking lol
@@matthamilton4677 I know what youre saying but I am sure there's 5 notes RLLR K..the 2 lefts on the rack tom...
@@Boofy-mg7eh there was not a Lot of footage on Bonhams foot work so is guess work lol, but will def have a suss on your theory, prob be easier than the way I know haha,
Great fills..more important is to engage in Bonhams syncopated swing feel..that many rock drummer s dont get..because time keeping can be stiff..the flow is where the magic is...
I know you already did this song but please do a lesson for fool in the rain I already loved John Bonham but because now that I can actually see what he is playing I can appreciate him even more
You got it, Vincent! It shall be done!
I'm 61 yrs. old and Bonham has been my Favorite since I was a kid just learning drums. Just started playing again after a long time off and Really enjoying your vids! All these years I've been actually just faking my way through a lot of Bonham stuff using my double bass but now I'm really trying to learn the Right way. Thanks!
How's it coming with the single bass?
yes finally found someone thats going to open the doors,great job liked and subscribed.
I'm thrilled you dig it, Gary! I'm hoping to have plenty more content coming to the channel early next year! Anything in particular you're interested in?
Great video! I was wondering if for the double kick variation you recommend the heel up doubles over heel toe
Good stuff right here.
The Rock n Roll solo @ 0:50 is incredibly good that must have taken hours of practise, I only wish I could play it half as good as you my friend !!
All in good time, my friend! All in good time (and practice :)
Just subscribed! Thanks!!!
You are mind blowing. Quick question, and apologies if you've answered it before. As a speed king player, have you tried the Ludwig Atlas pedal? If so, what did you think.
Thanks for your video's and your dedication to educating drummers on the work of JB.
Hey NB! Thanks so much for the kind words! I'm glad to hear you're getting something out of the videos! In regards to the Atlas pedal - I haven't had a chance to play one of those yet. Once I got used to playing a speed king, it made it a challenge to adjust to playing anything else. I have a DW9000 pedal and an old Tama Iron Cobra pedal, and have found those to be incredibly delicate to the touch now that I'm used to the drag the speed king possesses. As a result, I've shied away from trying anything new for a while. I'd love to give it a shot, though. Is that a pedal you're considering buying?
A mention of the actual timing would have helped in adapting this to other stuff. The lick (I think) is a 16th with the left followed by a 16th note triplet of L R K. The whole thing takes up 3 16th notes all in all. This means for the double right or kick to fit in they need to be 32nd notes within the triplet.