Cymbals: Istanbul Agop se 21" Istanbul Agop Traditional Jazz 22" Sabian Artisan Elite 20" Old K 50s 14"
Pedal: Sonor Perfect Balance Bass Drum Pedal.
Heads: Remo Ambassador on toms and bass drum on both top and bottom Ambassador Snare Side on the bottom of my snare.
Hoops: Canopus Die Cast Hoops on everything
Sticks: VicFirth MJC3 and Vater Manhattan 7AN and Regal Tip 5AN
Recording Devices: Two Rode NT5 in a ORTF Position. Focusrite Clarett 4 Pre Thunderbolt. Rode Stereo Bar. Macbook Pro M2 14" Iphone 14 Pro Waveform Tracktion.
I like the high tuning a little more. The high tuning in contrast doesn't have the same amount of presence as the high tuning. Whereas the high tuning does have a little more high tuning to it.
Damn, I thought the first one was the high 🤣 I'd say that I really like your low tuning (which I consider as super high) with the good drums when I play jazz, but well, when I play metal, evans hydraulic and tuned medium low is the way to go imo. But in your video I'd say your high tuning feets your drum set the best, even if I'd rather chose the low one for jazz 👍🏻
I thought the first tuning was going to be the high tuning.... my bad... 🤣🤣 I play a lot harder. I don't really have an opinion here. Good technique, though.
Thanks for the info and for answering my comment!! I loved your explanation and expertise on this. I’ve always been a wood tip guy, but this makes me interested in nylon tip options. You’re a beast, Drake! ❤
Not sure why there is such a trend to bigger and thinner cymbals in jazz. They sound cooler outside a mix but once you add other instruments they don't carry the tempo as well. Most of the classic recordings are higher in pitch. Works better for anything up tempo. For Brian Blade type stuff, obviously the bigger cymbals work better.
That’s exactly what I was thinking. A lot of professional jazz drummers tend to play with bright cymbals while some people think the thinner the “jazzier” which is not the case.
@@drakeondrums That you are thinking about these things at a young age and also recording yourself and listening back as you make these decisions on cymbals, tunings and mic selection, is really going to pay dividends. Most musicians don't think about this stuff until they are older.
I play a 20, 21, and 22 I think I’ve got it covered. I do have a 26” 30th anniversary I play from time to time, and it’s perfect for jazz, actually…. And I do have the 21” jazz ride, which is the best size in that series by ago-. They really nailed it with that one. I wish they made a 21 in the 30th series
nylon tip - interesting choice but love what it does to your sound. Consider making a video talking about the pros/cons of nylon vs wood tip? Love the vids❤
Excellent! Thank you for presenting a conceptual framework for developing drumming skills with a focus on jazz conventions. I loved your emphasis on listening for your own enjoyment! One suggestion I would add is the value of free improvisation at the drum set, for complete beginners onwards. Playing solos without any accompaniment or metronome for your own musical pleasure without thinking about rudiments or developing any particular skills. Just construct complete musical pieces of any duration you feel like at the time. It's a great way to start a practice session and the best way to express, develop, and refine your own musical individuality at the kit, (regardless of what your goals are in terms of performing in the marketplace or what sort of group situations you plan to play in). And record yourself constantly: have your practice kit miked up permanently.
I agree..the bass drum is still high, but low enough. Nothing worse than a super pingy bass drum, regardless of if it's a jazz setup. Pingy bass drum is a no go
Hey Drake, great video! In a future video could you please chat a bit about what books you used when you were starting out to develop your great comping style and your jazz playing in general. Thanks so much!
I'll probably record my own version of this later today. On another note, I find it interesting how it's only ever jazz drummers who I see do things like this. Just sit at the kit and mess around for such long periods of time without needing a track to play to
my favorite is definitely the no muffling on both heads (wide open), but I'd like the idea of playing with different types of muffling to suit a song or a type of context
The nuances of tuning and recording the Jazz bass drum sound and jazz drums in general is one of the most under-discussed drum topics on YT. Keep making these videos! One of my favorite channels. You are great to listen to. How to you like the AKG D-12VR? You run it flat with no phantom power eq curve most of the time? I have been using a 52a, but don’t love it. Cheers!
Thank you for the warm words!! I didn’t turn the phantom power on. I like it so far, it’s just that it is harder to push than other dynamic mics. Meaning I need to turn more gain on my interface in order to get the same level. It definitely has more low end. But I do think it’s a bit overpriced. I used to use beta 58a and I love it.
