Steve Smith: A Drumset Application of Konnakol and South Indian Rhythms Pt. 1 

Privileged to live in an age where you get invaluable glimpses like these free of charge! You are an absolute inspiration and never fail to amaze us by how you continue to evolve your sound and exploration of rhythms. Thank you maestro, keep the lessons coming! They are very much appreciated. Hope to see you back in India after this dreadful period is over.

Thanks Steve, very interesting and slightly bonkers in the nicest way.

Mhen! This is real cool, systemic syncopations, and quite rhythmic... Thumbs up for you sir.

Steve, been a big fan for years. Your enthusiasm after all these years is growing! Continually pushing that envelope and sharing!

A big THANK YOU to his Majesty I can not be more grateful to you Mr. Smith...for what i have just saw. Huge Thanks for this awesome lesson May god bless you.

This is so unreal. Steve Smith's artistry and musicianship is an example of something that is so advanced and beyond the comprehension of the general public, that it's difficult for the people to appreciate it. When I listen to the intro performance, I confess, I have very little idea what he's doing, having only a cursory knowledge of Indian systems of rhythm and music. I need him to break it down for me, bit by bit, to understand. This is amazing, and I'm awed. The level of execution is simply magnificent, the control and the understanding are profound. I shall strive to appreciate this more as I grow older and wiser in my own studies.

Steve Smith inviting us all into his home to watch him practice. Isn't technology great.

Thank you Steve! Really enjoy your channel and appreciate your generosity in sharing your knowledge with us. Take care and peace and love to all!

Wow. This blew my mind. I had no idea.

This is without a doubt the best Sunday I've had in along time! The PDFs were extremely helpful. Thank you so much!

Its so beautifull that you share and impart your wisdom.

This is great! Thanks so much for this. When you play the last solo at the end, I was actually (finally) able to hear what you were doing in context of the reduction sequence. The transcribed notation really helped, and your explanations were very clear. “It’s a little tricky, but it sounds cool, so...”

Awesome Steve thankyou. You have always been an inspiration.Such a musical drummer you are.I have learnt so much from you over the years.Kindest humblest regards to you

You are an inspiration, Steve !! I started to study konnakol because of you. Thanks for this class!

Hidden invaluable treasures from 1 of the best drummers today! Thats why I like yt! Thank you sir!

Incredible as always Steve!

This is so inspirational and something I've wanted to work on for a while, I can't wait to get to work on the pad tomorrow! Also I never realised my name is an Indian syllable, thom, so I have no excuse to work on this now! Thanks Steve you are the master, and a truly great teacher!!

Such a great lesson. You went from the basics to high-level application in such a short amount of time and it all made sense. Really looking forward to applying this to my playing

I am delighted! What a fun and challenging practice.

I´m glad to be able to watch al least these Indian Rhythms explained! What can I say ...Steve Smith reveals his greatness as always1 Thanks a lot!

I've ALWAYS loved your intricate playing, Steve!!!😎👍 Never gets old, never gets stagnant. Thanks so much for your gifts of sharing your many incredible skills with us amateurs!!!😁

Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and your inspiring playing and teaching. It was great to notice how you changed the grip for each repetition of the sequence on the pad demonstration.

Thank you for the great lesson! What a cool rhythmic concept.

I wish I could think this way. Steve - amazing as usual.

Great drumming and great explanation of the Konnakol and its application on the drum kit. Nice sounding drums.

Absolutely inspiring Steve!! This will be definitely installed into my workout. Thank you!

Maravillosa lección !!! Gracias Steve !!

Another amazing lesson. Incredible!

That was fun! Thank you, Steve!

Hi Steve Smith, Great fan of your work - Journey to Konnakol. Your Awesome!! 😎

Thanks Steve!!....Great stuff, as ALWAYS!.......Been listening to you ever since the "JLP- Enigmatic Ocean" days and EVERY THING ELSE to DATE!!!!....Hope all is well and, we can ALL get this Covid19 solved. I'm in Florida and it's getting wild with the numbers down here?!?!?..Stay Safe Steve!

You've made it easier to follow! Wonderful!

Awesome Steve! The importance of counting, well defined!

That white kit is stunning and sounds ROCK AF!!

This gentleman loves drums the most in human history

I've been searching for some good practice pad aplication..and now finally, I founded it.

My gosh... Thanks for this! Aways Learning a lot with you!

thanks! i really got understood it this time. the sheet also is much appreciated!

The Best drummer ,Journey will ever have! Steve Smith is the best Jazz / Rock / Fusion, drummer not to mention with out the inflated ego!🤔 I love this man's drumming style! Out Of All The Drummers, Journey Ever Had As A Drummer .....Steve Smith ,Is And Always Will Be #1 👏

Absolutely "Made It" a gr8 day Steve. Fell in love with your Konokol progressions way back in time..when Neil was scratching his head wondering how YOU were excelling so rapidly. I would love see a Konokol session pack with you and Raghav for Drumeo. Son is getting so relaxed now with Pathways of Motion course. Q: When might we see a Konokol language and art bundle by Steve Smith and VI? Instructional book on the foundation of terminology, applied structure in notation, and versatility in production and execution? Photo of your pieces begin each section? "We'd Buy That!" Thanks for sharing and "Awesome Job Christian!"

so nice transcription on the drums of this pattern 🥰

Thank you man! Great channel!

This is inspired and useful for teaching too!

I really like your videos and watching your foot technique and I bought a pair of converse all star tennis just like what you use for drumming and wow they work perfectly fine

Wonderful, Master!

Tremendo así explicado es fantástico!!!

Thank you Steve! Fantastic

I love your mind... Great idea!

Amazing! Thanks Steve

Righteous vid. Thanks,Steve.

Amazing lesson!!! Thank you!!

sweet! i think i got it :) Steve thanks for showing Konokol on those sixteenth or subdivisions on the main sylllables. ive not seen too much out there on the konokol phrasing or hows its done for those finer subdivisions inside the main 1 through 7 . awesome. this i will work on.

still love your work!!

Amazing. Thank you. You are a genius.

Absolutely Freakin Awesome!! (And the drumming wasn't bad either). Luv ya Smitty

Grandissimo!!!

Awesome!!!

Amazing 💯♥️

Is this an old Sonor Phonic from the 70's? I'm playing one and it's such a beautiful Drumset!

Grande maestro..

Thank you master

Thank you very much!

Great 😌👍🥁

🤯🤯🤯so good

Thanks for sharing

This was my favorite in the practice room yet! Is there a book you suggest for learning more of this style?

FAscinating! How much time did it take to learn these patterns with such fluid perfection? I get the concept so I suppose that is a good starting point! Beautiful illustrations and was awesome to see! 🎵🎶 💖 🔥

Wow!

Hi, Can I find this application to download for my Phone? Thanks for reply, Greetings Louis.

YES YES YES YES YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

💞💞💞 it🥁

Unbelievable!

KİLLER👑

Awesome lesson.Sir.Thank you

A máster

I'm hearing Alla Rahka / Ravi Shankar .....🌟🌟