Dave Weckl Drum Clinic - GearFest 2020 

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I like Dave Weckl’s new look. He looks like a drumming mad scientist! Incredible drummer.

There has been an overdose of Dave Weckl on RU-vid in the last few days, short clinics, demonstrations, interviews, advice & stories. Keep it coming, can never get enough of the guy.

Not sure how many 'old' people are here, but over 20+ years ago (more like 30, don't remember, that's how old I am) he revolutioned the drums' world with Back to Basic. Lots of 'young' drummers don't know it. History is important :-)

I have to say it, Dave Weckl is on the Top25, right, more like Top10 at the very least, because he is number one for me. His approach on the drums and his skills to teach clearly important stuff that no one else really talking about is beyond words. Did you ever heard his chops, or him talking about eating salad and stay away from drugs, drinking? That's Dave Weckl, first class drummer and one of the best, if not the best. And he is backing everything with breathtaking chops, sound, performance, and the wow factor is not him doing stick trick but more like playing music in an incredible narural way, such high level, it makes everything look so easy like a walk in the park. But it's not easy at all. I will soon create my own RU-vid channel to show to everybody how this guy influence is tremendous to me. With RU-vid, it's a gift to see him and watch him play in HD, over and over again. There is no mystery left. Dave Weckl is just amazing.

Probably my biggest influence on drums.

He's so clear. That "melodic drums" is the Gold. Dave is unique 👍

I saw him play with Mike Stern and Victor Wooten quite a few years ago. What an absolute spectacle that was! The musical connection they had was incredible. I had to pull my jaw off the floor with a shovel after they were done haha

Thank you Dave ... I've been listening to you since 1992 when you came out with your "Heads Up" album. That's still my favorite Jazz album of all time. Also, the "Heads Up" solo was the best overall solo I've ever heard. You have been a blessing to millions of people. Thank you for sharing your gift with all of us. We are ever so appreciative of your life and music. God bless you Dave! Percy

What a great lesson,i'm 55 yrs old, playing for 40 yrs,and you know what?Everydays a school day cheers Dave.Kieran from Scotland

Man, we are very grateful for Mr Weckl. He has been playing professionally since the early-mid 80's. Thank you Dave! 😊

The audio feed can’t always handle the awesomeness of his drumming. Funny.

Dave is a one of a kind. I remember taking away all of these concepts from his first video. And over the last 25-30 years I have applied those concepts everyday. It makes for really interesting playing!!!

Fantastic video! Dave is one of the few top drummers who constantly improves his skills. Very inspirational.

Thank you Dave Weckl and Sweetwater for your time and efforts to create this video - especially during quarantine. It IS a good time to be productive and this is so inspirational! Been a fan since the 80s.

Great standard, reliable, dare I say old school approach for developing musical approaches instead of pure fireworks/muscle dysplay. Been watching Dave for more than 30 years. Thanks very much Dave.

Oh just another drum demo to watch except after a few minutes this is turning out to be something very special.This is what to aim for folks, relaxed playing that`s a joy to see & hear, beautifully executed on a drum set that sounds unbelievably melodic.Does it get any better than this? No, this is a hard act to follow.

When you think of the best you think of Dave. His musicality is unmatched

Weckls barber always been “ahead of time” 🤙🏽😆

This makes my day

I'm not even a drummer but I've been a fan since Master Plan, he's so amazing, seen him live several times!

Just awesome, as usual - very inspirational. Makes you want to practice!! And PLAY.

Thanks once again Dave. Love your work

Very precious lesson! Thank you 😀😀👏👏👏

Dave is sounding amazing... even more so than usual.. has been practising. Dave would sound like this on just about any drum set. Yeah amazing engineering, looks great etc, etc, Thanks for giving Dave a forum during this time to hear where he's at playing wise...STay safe. Thanks

Thank you fantastic! Great set up👍💥✨😎🥁🥁

Dave is the true Professor of drumming!

THE BEST DRUMMER!!

Top 10 in my books. Great drummer and a good human being.

This is the second time i've seen the floor tom to the left in someone's set up and the way you incorporate it with your fills and playing is inspiring!

Lol, Dave is soo good that he even sounds great over zoom.

You make it look effortless, thanks!

GREAT VIDEO !!! Appreciate it didn't turn into a 30 minute commercial . Best tip , SINGING !!!!! ...........it just internalizes everything !!!!

Thank you Dave!!! A true inspiration 👏🏼

What a pleasure!

To find your talent is one thing but to develop it like Dave Weckl is another thing!!!!

one of the greatest, for shure...

Outstanding Dave

Gems of information explained so well and all for free.

When I was younger, a great drummer friend of mine, before we ever played together would use our mouths to jam - he'd do the drums and I would be the colors/percussion. We knew right then that we had something special between us. We later played together in various projects and our own drums only recordings. So yeah - sing! And maybe even do like us, get a custom van, hang out at a park or graveyard, throw on some Brand X and jam with some fellas on whatever stuff you have in the van - drum heads, bottles etc. Best of times.

Dave is the GOAT in my opinion, top 5 for sure.

Dave is class personified.

So true , when youre able to sing your groove youre able to play it simple as that ... Luc Rockology MTL

I've always been fascinated with mr. Weckl triplet feel. Damn, he's really a pioneer and master of that subdivision/feel (at least in my opinion).

Love the "mad scientist" look! Amazing playing as always Dave, Loads of inspiration and awe.😌

Thanks for sharing all the great info

Cool concepts! :) The 21" Pure Gold.

Such golden tips

Excellent stuff.

Great Scott this dude can play the drums. Weckl rules!

Great vid as always!! Thanks Dave :) recommended correct snarestand type is - Yamaha SS950

This was a great presentation. I learned quite a bit here.

beautiful can't wait to learn these jazz chops

Absolutely awesome 👍👍👍👍

man, I love this guy. #legend

This is awesome

Best ever

Little by little Dave is becoming Gandalf..one of my heroes and my dear master..😅✌

Rockin’ that mad scientist look!

Love how he uses ghost notes and triplets. Great clinic.

Thanks Dave - love your play - Master Plan is still my favorite but I now time flies 😊 many drummers has a "dead" left hand, but if you give some of the right hand Work, it gets much more funny

Just the perfect exercise for my soloing! Just what the doctor ordered for turning the lockdown into an opportunity.

Glórias à Deus! Dawe Weckl...The best.

Blasting out the coolest latin groove, reaches over and switches to the overhead cam. Slick af!

just great

Dave.... Numero 1

That’s some sweet gear

Woaw such a cool cat on the drums great video Dave thanks for posting free

That is some nice traditional style. You are amazing

Finally. A video with no dislikes. The way it should be!

Im just a speed demon and I hold my sticks in that fulcrum too. Really brings your blast moments into a smooth roll.

Best gear.

American One Productions Rehearsal and Drum Studios in NJ gives two huge thumbs up 👍🏻🥁👍🏻

Dave is a master......🥁😎🥁.

I'd have to say, Dave's playing is so distinctive that you can recognise it's him even before you know who the band is. Something you don't get with other players. Awesome clinic such a master of drumming, Thank you.

Yeah love the new flat ride. I saw the NAMM viseo that Dom Famularo did where he featured it (and another 18" protoype based on the cymbal Roy Haynes played on Now He Sings, Now He Sobs). I like the name "Urban Flat Ride." I think it's the perfect name for that model. Loved the sound of the prototype on the Akoustic Band Live set. The problem I've always had with flats is that they can be so one dimensional. Lots of tick but really nothing else. I picked up two over the last couple years that go against that, a K Light Flat (I've since seen Bill Stewart and Marcus Gilmore playing that model) and a K Constantinople flat. You can dig in, crash them, everything you can do with a regular ride but they don't overpower. This new Sabian seems to have those same qualities. Love it.

brilliant, grew up watching DW with John P on his instructional videos.....lots of rewd/fwd!!

Since I started playing, I've sung drums. When I started, I was nine years old, and I learned by copying what I heard on the radio (whatever was popular in 1986!). I never gave it any thought until I had played a huge battle of the bands when I was in high school. There was a guitar rig issue which resulted in me playing a drum solo in front of my high school, and the high school of the neighboring city... But I was a huge ham back then, had no fear, and I loved soloing... After the performance, a bunch of people asked me how I was able to play that solo. Was is rehearsed? If not, how could I just make it up? It was at that point I realized that I sang everything to myself. I was seventeen, at that point. High school junior in 1994. It was also the night I knew what it felt like to be a rockstar. I take for granted that I was able to experience such support at such a young age, to be regarded by classmates, local musicians, and adults in the community as a "great" drummer. Because I sang my drum parts..

30 years ago i had paid a vhs like this 100.000 lire (italian money at time).100 box.THX.

Sou fan desse cara! O Dave Weckl é foda.

Legend

Dave Weckl

Hey Dave gotta tell ya you still got it and what I mean by it if course crazy drum skills and teaching skills! Back in the day when I was going to be the next best drummer in the world a guy at the music store where I bought my first kit recommended a VCR tape and it was yours basics begginer tapes I bought them and watched them all over and over actually learned a lot well as time goes and we all have to make a living and all that crap I haven't touched a drum stick in years, trued to get my grandson's into drumming one didn't have a chance and did not care the other was a natural but didn't care to drum but he had it and could of been real good anyway i m old as hell now and and wish I could of stuck with it, I've got two granddaughter s and trying to get them interested without pushing it on them so I jumped on google and of course googled your name looking a little bit older but still amazing drummer and teacher it's crazy I found one of the videos I had and it made me wanna drum just like I did when I first started,that set off the spark my granddaughters and I will be watching back to basic and all your old videos to get started and keeping up with you just wanna say thanks for doing what you do your awesome as always and who knows my granddaughters just might be the next Best drummers in the world!! Sorry so long and hope that kinda made since thank you

It's nice to hear Dave with all the 'Zoom style glitching' i have to deal with while i'm teaching all week long... call me when it's over. Weckl fan sinie the early 90's

still love his drumming!!

Thanks Dave! Huge fan since early 80's. Love your technic. Your instruction is always welcome and I appreciate your ideas. I've had plenty of time to play during this covid time. I will put your expertise to use. Cant thank you enough! best of luck thru this!

Around 4:30 "it was a little demo of the sounds" ha ha ha ha you're from another world Dave

very nice video, I like it.

I saw Dave in a clinic in Atlanta back in the early 90s and that clinic has always stuck with me. I remember him talking though positioning and drum kit approach at length at the beginning and some guys being really impatient about him not "playing a solo". Dave was respectful but firm in his defense of what he was talking about. These guys got dismissed for being "jerks" and the rest of the clinic was better and more positive. I don't love a lot of the music Dave tends to be recorded on, but still he has always been one of my favorites. This session is no different.

great player.

Sorry for Chicks passing and the impact it has on you personally. I am very grateful for all the music you created with him.

Very good drummer

Dave’s sung drums literally sound better than me on an actual kit

be honest Dave, you love rocking the mullet, the silver mullet👀👍🏻😬

Loooooove you brother

Love, love , love Dave. Awesome player. One of my absolute favourite players.

Dave could turn some Rachel Ray pots upside down and make them sound amazing. He makes it look so easy, it makes me want to take up drums.

I love how he says the same things as Victor Wooten about the thought and approach to music, like thinking melodies and singing. The instruments are supposed to sing their own song in a conversation with the other instruments. It's all about communication, not technicality. Practice is supposed to be rigid but when playing "music" the point is to forget the technical stuff and let it come out intuitively.

Favorite drummer Dave Weckl 🥁🥁🥁🥇🥇🥇 I’m coffee barista ☕️☕️☕️🍰🍰🍰

Dave Weckl turned 80 suddenly!