- JAZZ DRUMMER TEACHES YOU - ((Bleed)) by Meshuggah EP. #1 

I struggle a lot with learning more musical sounding drum fills and intros. Like how do you even start memorizing what is a borderline drum solo? I'm thinking stuff like the intro to Sole Survivor by Helloween, Babylon by Edguy, Falling Higher also by Helloween. Those very musical and "flowy" intros are pretty common whenever a Power Metal band gets hold of an above average drummer and I have no idea what to practice and how to approach learning that type of stuff.

@@LordBaktordude this is such a great question let me check these things out a formulate a good and concise answer.

@@LordBaktorhey dude so I just checked out the intro to sole survivor and here’s how I feel 😉. The intro is basically just a “simplish” shot sequence. The first set of shots are like a 3 over 4 I think and then there’s like a syncopation at the end to tie it together. 1. I would slow this down to like 60% 2. Just play the shots. 3. Then play the fills from the first set of shots all the way through (I think the shots repeat 3 times with fills in between.) 4. Then I would learn the approach to the second set and then the 3rd. 5. Improvise the fills in between in as simple a way as possible 8th or 16th notes with just the hands. 6. Once you’ve got all the different ways he approached the shots u could attempt to learn the fills. *final note would be only learn exact fills if u really want to emulate a drummer otherwise get as close as u can with your ear, otherwise you can get stuck on a song or section for way to long. *second last note is, all of this will still take a lot of work but if u repeat a process like this over and over u will get better and structuring a routine for learning things like this. Maybe obvious but figured I’d mention it.

@@LordBaktorhope that helped a little.

@@yarpyarp85 Thanks for the very detailed answer, man. You seem to be a very considerate person. I'm busy with practicing my bands new songs but when I get back to studying I'll give Sole Survivor another shot with your advice in mind.

Thank u lord. I really appreciate that! 🥁🥁🥁

Man I gotta say how f ing much I appreciate this man. Even if only one person appreciates it and notice the effort it makes it all seem worth it dude. Can’t thank u enough for all your support Dark_satellites. I really want it to worth watching and helpful and your comment makes me think I got close. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@@yarpyarp85 np man, it's the least I can do. I love drummer reaction videos and you're taking it to another level by actually getting in there and doing it. To me it's a super interesting and fresh take on the reaction vid format, imo. If jazz and metal drumming have one thing in common it's DICIPLINE. Back in 2004-2006 I was the only metal drum teacher at my store and I tried so hard to get the jazz guys to check out guys like Flo Mounier (you know him, from Cryptopsy), Hannes Grossmann (Necrophagist - Note to self: Find good Necrophagist song to rec for reaction!), and John Longstreth (Needs no introduction, but Origin lol). They humored me, but didn't take it very seriously. Fast-forward 20 years and you've really completed the bridge I've been seeking between the genres... and I'm super interested to see how your channel grows and evolves with your foot planted firmly in each genre.

I definitely agree with what's being said here. I've been playing for over 30yrs, quit due to back injury and now trying g to "get back in the groove" lol. Been a metal head all my life, self taught but had an uncle who played, which inspired me to play (started when I was 8). Watched him a lot and learned quite a bit. Ever since I first heard this song I've been wanting to play, gotta love challenging songs lol. Your break down is absolutely incredible, will definitely be watching more and subscribed. Keep up the awesome work 🥁🤘😎🤘

Hahaha 💪💪💪💪

Thanks!

Hahah right. Like the other stuff wasn’t hard🤦‍♂️

No problem at all, I’m so happy if anyone finds it helpful. Thank u for the comment dude!

Thanks my friend and thanks so much for the comment!

Ya man totally and as I’m learning it I can’t believe how tricky some of these sections are. Some are easyish but one in particular is killing me right now. Regretting my life decisions lolol

Hubert my friend I’m so happy that u enjoyed this and I appreciate your support so much! Thank u so much! Everything u said means a lot to me and keeps me motivated to do more. Thank u thank u thank u! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

Thank u so much man! And these list are amazing, I use them for reference and I really appreciate u taking the time. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🥁

Hell ya man! Thanks! Better shit to come I promise. 🤘🤘🤘🤘

Oh shit thanks dude so smart changing it now.

Just did it seriously thanks eh. Sometimes I forget the simplest stuff. 🤜🤛🤜🤛

Thank ma!!

Thanks dude! New stuff coming next week! 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁

No problem my friend!

Hey Stephen! Thank u so much I really appreciate that and yes totally I’ve been looking for a reason to figure out some of Matt Garstkas stuff. This might be the perfect opportunity. Thanks so much!

Oh hell ya dude he’s on the list for sure my friend! 🤘🤘🤘🤘

Heyyyy thank u so much for watching and yesss that’s a really good idea and as soon as I read this I thought of a couple of concepts I could show. Also no I’ve never heard of epica buttttt I’ll check them out for sure! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🤘🤘🤘

Hahaha not yet my man, but that’s the goal. But I’ll be a metal drummer if I do?? 😮

@@yarpyarp85 I mean, not many metal drummers can play Bleed. Nice video, btw.

Dude!! Yesss this list is so awesome, I’m gonna use this as a reference for a long time!! Thank you!

Lolol

He’s on the list! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🥁🥁

He’s on the list! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🥁🥁

Bahahahah that’s funny dude. Maybe u can help meeeee. If I have a mic for talking how do I stop it from clipping when I play, other than turning it down obviously. 🤦‍♂️

@@yarpyarp85 Are you routing your signal chain through a DAW or similar? If so, I'd recommend using a limiter plugin on affected channels. If you're going straight through without a DAW, having a physical rack limiter would work but that's possibly overkill for your situation.

​@@yarpyarp85Have a good compressor. For drum recording look up Glen Fricker (Spectre Sound Studios)

What part are u asking about?

Meshuggah predates Lamb of God, or Burn the Priest as they were called before they were Lamb of God, by almost a decade. Randy didn't influence Jens at all, if anything, Randy was influenced by Jens, but Randy started doing metal vocals basically as a joke. He was more into the hardcore/punk scene before he joined Burn the Priest. Randy isn't a very influential vocalist by any stretch, and I can say this as someone who has been listening to them since they were called "Burn the Priest" and got their start on Mp3(dot)com. He's a solid vocalist, but he's far from innovative or influential.

Oh ya there will be blood for sure….🤣