Train Beat Drumset Tutorial 

Thanks for watching and for the kind words! I've been teaching drumlines for 25 years, so through trial and error I think I have worked out what is effective. Since I do all the RU-vid for basically free, I always like to hear when I have actually helped someone out. It justifies all the time I spend. Take care.

so do I Harold :-)

ditto. ive been using the chrck patterns for months and i just get dudes teaching.

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Thanks! This is my most popular one by far.

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+All Classic Drum Covers - Thanks for continuing to watch. I really appreciate it. I had a bunch of people asking me for a transcription of my Folsom Prison Blues video. I ad-lib anything like this, so I figured this would be helpful.

Thanks for the kind words and support. It is much appreciated. I’m a drumline instructor, so I have explained stuff like this many times and know how to approach it.

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Thanks! That's a great tune for this.

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Thanks for watching John! I started at age 13 on a rubber pad as well. The old Cash stuff is some of my favorites.

Thanks for watching! Hopefully it's all helpful for you.

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I get caught up in sheet music sometimes as well, but I think I still play well when reading. Some people get really upset about that for some weird reason. Work out those paradiddle-diddles - they are the most useful rudiment on drumset.

+John D - Thanks for watching! Hopefully this helps a bit.

You are welcome and I hope this helped! This is such a fun beat to play I try to work it in whenever possible. Take care.

I used it at last band rehersal and wow was it difficult to keep it going smooth. I love simple beat that mess with you head. Thanks again wow it's fun.

I agree - this one is super fun once you get it together. You can leave out the hihat upbeats until you get the hands solid and it will sound mostly the same. Good luck!

Thanks! I’m surprised at the great sound I get with cheap equipment.

@@RedeyePerc Just stumbled upon this guys videos - basically saying that drum shells are mostly hype. More important to use quality heads and tune well. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xnmLVURn6hk.html&feature=emb_logo&ab_channel=REFondrums

SagaContinu I agree with that mostly. As long as a drum is round, you can get a good sound from it. I think shell construction is mildly important.

@@RedeyePerc any tips on learning to tune well? Is it mostly just equal tension on lugs and finding a sound that is pleasing to the ear? I know there are drum dials as well but I don't own one and am only just starting to play more acoustic stuff instead of using the silent stroke heads.

SagaContinu That’s basically it...equal tension all around. Most drums will have a sweet spot that sounds best, but will sound good over a decent range. Tap at each lug location and try to match the pitches.

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+Scott Ross - That's a great idea. I do that with ghost strokes sometimes, but didn't think about it with the train beat. I'll give it try. Thanks for watching!

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Thanks for watching! I'm glad I have helped out. That train beat is pretty easy in it's basic form and it leaves so much room to have fun. Good luck!

Thanks for watching and for the kind words. It's hard to do a tutorial because you never know at what level everyone is at. The Ballroom Blitz rhythm is definitely just like this.

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Thanks! Actually, the bass drum is always on the down beats and the hihats on the off beats.

kick is on the 1 and 3. It starts the track.

Great - did the video help? That's one I didn't put up full sheet music for.

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Great! I am very glad to have helped out.

Thanks - I appreciate it! Hopefully this is helpful.

I am playing traditional grip here. The left hand plays in a sort of underhanded way. It's a traditional way to play snare drum, it's used almost exclusively in drum corps, and it still sees use on drumset today. I play traditional when I play jazz and really snare drum heavy stuff like this. I play matched grip (both hands like my right hand here), when there is a strong backbeat pulse. Thanks for watching!

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Agreed - you'll find this in a ton of songs. Thanks for watching!

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Wait, since when could I read spanish?

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Thanks for watching! I am very glad that I have been a help. I do not have any beginner lessons posted right now, sorry. I have considered doing some, but it would probably be non-drumset and more marching band style which is my strength. To be honest, I think 2/3 of the rudiments aren't very useful anymore with today's styles. I would focus on developing very good timing and a strong ability to play accents and taps at different volumes consistently. Master the very basic things before worrying about harder stuff. The basics are 95% of what I play today for videos and for pay. Good luck!

Thank You so much. One LAST question. I play drum set in steel pan and need to learn Oye Como Va. Looked through dozens of videos, but no one breaks it down. Do you? Any suggestions?

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

@@gcf7175 Says the guy watching a video trying to learn the train beat. lol.... busted!

Probably the change of the back beat from left to right hand...It can be tricky for me sometimes...

@@jimmunford5053 That's exactly what it is, Jim. I worked on it myself with a couple drummers last week and that was what they both pointed out.

It's strange for sure, and I have no answer to that. I learned to play in concert and marching bands in school, so it seems very easy to me. Thanks for watching!

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You're welcome and thanks for watching!

Sure - I have the Zoom H6 which I use as an overhead pair. Plugged in are a Shure Beta 52 which is inside the drum, an MXL V67 Condenser that is out the drum, and a Shure SM57 on the snare. I use this setup for most of my recordings from the last 4 years. Thanks for watching!

Yes it is the same (variation number one) with a different kick drum pattern.

for me yes but i will get it done in Jesus name

Sorry I did not see your question earlier. The song is "Fulsom Prison Blues" by Johnny Cash without the vocals. The original song does have the drums actually, but they fit very well, so I used it. Thanks for watching!

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I assume you're talking about the tape. When I started filming these, my cameras were cheap and would go in and out of focus. Camera lenses have it easier when there is sharp contrast, and when I started using the tape, the problem went away, especially in overhead shots where the snare head is white and the sticks are very light. I have since started using GoPros, which have infinite focus, but it still shows movement a lot better than without. I even do it live now since I'm used to the look.

+Redeye Percussion cool! Thanks for the quick reply!

Folsom prison by johnny cash

Thanks! I don't do enough instructional video to really worry about the background to much.

I thought the institutional backdrop was spot-on appropriate for a prison song!

Anybody so obsessed with the back wall is not a drummer caring to watch, learn or listen.

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