This is a comprehensive drum lesson for Led Zeppelin's GOOD TIMES BAD TIMES from the first Led Zeppelin album. Please be patient and watch it through! There are some really good bassdrum triplet exercises toward the end.
“The world stood still in 1969 when it came out!” Hilarious and yet so true. I don’t play drums, as many in these comments don’t, but have always loved GTBT and the drumming in it. Intro is such an incredible hook.
Great instructional video. You cover all the important parts very well. I've always found this to be one of the most difficult Zep songs for two reasons. Number 1 - The triplets between the right hand and the bass drum. I was ( and still am ) pretty good with this AS LONG AS I am keeping the hi hat closed. When I play the hi hat with my left foot the bass drum goes out the window. Number 2 - The cross over from the rack tom to the floor tom. I have my cow bell in the place as you do and I have a very hard time crossing my left hand over my right hand to get to the floor tom. Anyhow, great job.
I'm getting back to drumming after many years of not playing. I have to say..you must be a professional drummer/teacher and perhaps a comedian. You make learning really fun. Have you ever thought of producing a video series? You have a nack for making very difficult drum patterns easy. All I can say, is I appreciate what you do and I'm using your videos in the hopes of building my chops..esp. when trying to play led-zep songs..which are some of the most challenging. Keep up the great work and know that you are appreciated beyond words. All the best, Joe Greenfield, Danbury,CT
Dude, your great! Someday I will buy my drumset back gain before I die. You probably understand what it is like to be a drummer,(since 8 years old, then have to sell everything or be homeless,)but I feel dead inside. It is a struggle every day to wake up, knowing full well, I wont be able to drum yet again that day. Music stores around here wont even allow me to rent time just to play drums in their practice room or studio.You are very good. Please dont take each day you wake as a drummer,and able to play, for granted. You are very lucky. I dont even want to wake up/get up since I cant play. I cant explain it to anyone else, but I believe you understand what I'm saying. My fav drummers,are in no particular order John Bonham Steve Gadd, Keith Moon Earl Palmer Clem Burke Doug Clifford (not fancy,or even technical, but I like him) There r others but cant think straight right now
i swear to god you're the best thing on the internet, possibly one of the best things to happen to zep! my god you should have your own tv show, even just talking :) x
Hey Terry! I've been listening to this song for about 35 years now...it's still one of my favorites. The intro. The drums. It's genius. Like everything Zep did. I could never get sick of this tune. Love your lessons. You always make me smile, and laugh--not AT you, with you! ;)
Love you.... but you need a lav mic to pick up your dialog. Please invest in that when you get the chance.... unless this is the kind of production value you are going for?
Thanks bro for the John Bonham drum instructions. I am a half @ss guitar player but I am a big fan of LED Zeppelin. The funny bits you add onto your video keeps me interested as well.
I noticed in the reunion concert at 02 Arena, Jason Bonham does NOT do the triplet. I can only assume that means he CAN'T do the triplet. Zep shoulda hired this guy.
Bonzo I love watching your videos.your so funny, but very knowledgable .when i need a lift from my pain(Occipital Neuralgia) I watch your videos.It really helps me here.It would be nice if one day you make a video of all the stuff in your room there everybody see in the background and i know you have a story about all your drums etc.Thanks for the videos my friend.Steve
I have incurable cervical radiculopathy....causes third degree burns up into my brain stem and down my arms and spine. When I walk or move, I get occipital migraines (pretty much daily). Like you, Terry's videos are a refuge for me. So much laughter. Beautiful I wish I could still play, but I get my drum fill (pun intended) from watching these crazy entertaining vids. Terry is just the best! Feel better! Take care!
I am just discovering these tutorials of yous and i love them. as a drummer wuth a music ed degree, i appreciate your delivery and your way of breaking stuff down
Well don't I feel like a geezer now, only seeing this a hundred years after inception. But it stands the test of time! Great vid, by Hunter Thompson reincarnated as Bonzo Drummer. Total cheers...
Your time is gonna come is an amazing song but opens up the b side which comes after dazed and confused ending side a. So it sounds kinda like another opening song after the long and slow bluesy dazed and confused.
What a great video. First person I've heard EVER that mentioned the inaduable part that you can't tell what he's doing exactly. Anyway you should be on t.v. or something. Very entertaining.
@@bonzoleum what do people call you I don’t know your name or is Bonzo your nickname name it would suit you. I suck at the drums 66 started only late forties but only played a few years just goofing around ow trying to really learn you help Tons. Thanks your funny as hell too
Great video.... as always. Just curious on your thoughts of Jason Bonham's playing (his interpretations of his dad's playing) on the Celebration Day in '07?! Thanks again for the videos
I got asked to gig with a band that's opening with this song with only 2 weeks to learn their set, so this video was of immeasurable value to me. Thank you very much! Hopefully I won't be looked down upon for having to use a double pedal for the "triplets"...
Thank you man. I am 50 now and this song, those triplets, have dogged me for at least 30 years. Now I have a much better clue as to what Bonham was doing.
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Hi Terry, Thanks for breaking it down. Is always fun to watch you. Is like you have your own show. Anyways, wouldn't it be better to practice the triplet exercise with both feet instead of with your right hand and foot while you're supported with the left. I find it much harder to do it as in the song than with the hi-hat always closed because of balance. I know is a core issue but this is a great exercise for it..
So true! It seems really hard to keep your balance while playing the high hat and the triplets at the same time, without slipping the triplets! Got to practice, more practice, more practice :)
Dude! You forgot my favorite part! The 16ths on the cowbell every once in a while. If you listen really closely you can hear it, or at least I can. Great video though man, explained a lot for me. Very helpful.
Wow, thanks. It was spooky, I had not had my tubs with me out West, I was working out there for three years and when I came back my playing was shite. Especially my kick drum foot as I found out the first time I tried to play this song. I plan to try your practice methods and the Bonham turn around pronto. Thanks again!
Thanks for your extra time doing this it was great! Wish you were my drum teacher cause you would be so much fun. You make my bad day turn good. Thanks again
Amm hello it's a free ( very detailed ) lesson show some appreciation people?? Nice cowbell terry it sound like the one in the moby dick vamp at the royal Albert hall! And to all the other ... Blah blah blah bonham did it this way.. How come u guys don't hav video lessons up??? :)
Terry you are the man. You have taught me so many patterns and fills. I’m a guitar player but you have made me a better drummer. I think playing the bass along with the guitar has helped my timing tremendously.
Your very welcome my friend. Could you do me a favor and do a drum cover of don’t you forget about me by simple minds. Let me know what you think of that idea.
