Aside from my grandfather, Mel Brown gave me my first drum lessons (1980, I think). I am a professional and employed musician. Thank you Mel. and thank you for exposing me to Philly Joe's Brush Artistry book !
hey0723 my interpretation is, you can “get fancy“ with this one, that’s where the creative part comes in. Watch/listen to the way he plays it in the video. With that left hand sweep and some tricky business in the right hand taps, you can get fancy…it takes time and practice
Great video. I downloaded a copy of this criminally rare book, and while it's great in itself, this video plugs the gaps. The patterns need to be both seen and heard to make complete sense, so I'm glad Mr Brown took the trouble to present Philly Joe's book on video.
Thanks for this - I’ve been having trouble making sense of Philly’s great book - some of the patterns make sense but others are a bit mysterious and unclear-nature of the beast. Mel really clarifies this great old brush moves, which were usually taught via oral tradition, by being passed along from one working jazz drummer to another (or a youngster) in night clubs and roadhouses and drum schools.
When playing the conventional -stroke it seems like the left hand play the 1 and 3, and right hand play on the 2 and 2 a, and 4 a ? I can see only 4 beats in his right hand in the bar. Comments?
Philly Joe JONES, Philly Joe JONES. It’s disrespectful to misspell that great man’s name (I met him, he commanded respect) or really, anybody’s name. Please, please fix it now. Just click the three dots, go to Edit, change “Johnson” to “Jones”, right on your phone, now-It’s important. Thank you.
This is such an incredible resource thank you for sharing this
Thank you Mr Brown
What I’m looking for!
Excellent- thank you sir
Excellent!
THANK YOU!!!
Best lesson on RUclips
Fantastic demonstration! Thanks so much for sharing this valuable historical information!
This is a living tradition !
Aside from my grandfather, Mel Brown gave me my first drum lessons (1980, I think). I am a professional and employed musician. Thank you Mel. and thank you for exposing me to Philly Joe's Brush Artistry book !
Watched a few different classes and this is the best
Been watching many brush strokes videos , Mr. Brown's video is the absolute Best! As we say in Spanish, " El Mero Mero!"
This is by far the hippest brushes tutorial on the web! Great info..thank you for sharing..!
Couldn't agree more.
+1 to that, thanks for sharing !
This has got to be one of the very best lessons that I've ever had! Thanks and Blessings!!!
0:20 - Poppa Jo
0:39 - Philly Joe (conventional)
2:18 - The Smooth One
3:32 - Palm Up
4:54 - The Trill
5:54 - Tense (fast)
6:40 - Tippin'
7:39 - The Cup (ballads, light bounce)
8:31 - Half and Half (ballads, medium tempo)
9:24 - Eyes (most tempos)
10:08 - Shuffling It
10:48 - Sweeping It
12:06 - Fancy Fancy
what s the fancy fancy part?
hey0723 my interpretation is, you can “get fancy“ with this one, that’s where the creative part comes in. Watch/listen to the way he plays it in the video. With that left hand sweep and some tricky business in the right hand taps, you can get fancy…it takes time and practice
Great video. I downloaded a copy of this criminally rare book, and while it's great in itself, this video plugs the gaps. The patterns need to be both seen and heard to make complete sense, so I'm glad Mr Brown took the trouble to present Philly Joe's book on video.
Thanks to all for the brush video I've waited a LONG time for.
This is brilliant staff, the forgotten art of brush drumming...everyone drummer today is crazy about bashing the drums with the sticks. Thanks
Fantastic lesson that make it clearer to understand the movements and the sound. So happy for this. Thanks Mel.
Thank you for posting this! Mel is such a fantastic teacher and drummer!
Very comprehensive lesson and seemingly a great humble man too!! Nice job Mel
Thanks for this - I’ve been having trouble making sense of Philly’s great book - some of the patterns make sense but others are a bit mysterious and unclear-nature of the beast. Mel really clarifies this great old brush moves, which were usually taught via oral tradition, by being passed along from one working jazz drummer to another (or a youngster) in night clubs and roadhouses and drum schools.
Fantastic stuff Mr. Mel Brown
Thanks Mr. Mel Brown! Great teaching and demo, very well done and explained.
Note how Mr. Brown keeps time by rocking heel/toe on the left foot! Fantastic.
So glad to have gotten the chance to meet this legend. Also, where is he getting these grooves from cause I’m curious.
Thank you so much for posting this, everything becomes clear! Invaluable help! All the best!
Thanks for the great lesson!
How great is this. Thank you
I like it .Very well done . He reminds me of Gordon Parks
Excellent! Thanks for posting the video and thank you Mel!
LOVE THIS!!!
I miss taking lessons with Mel.
Gorgeous.
beautiful lesson thank you!!!!
so dope. awesome presentation.
Sweet!
Yes.
Nice. Thanks
When playing the conventional -stroke it seems like the left hand play the 1 and 3, and right hand play on the 2 and 2 a, and 4 a ? I can see only 4 beats in his right hand in the bar. Comments?
Great 😷🥁👍🏼
Thanks a lot!
GREAT
...found a scanned PDF of the (out of print) book here- www.toddreid.com/uploads/BrushArtistry_small.pdf
Niels Myrner, great, thanks!
Cool
Interesting...Thankssss
your description of the video says 'Philly Joe Johnson' when it should say 'Philly Joe Jones'
Beautiful! Is this book still in print? If so, where can I purchase it?
Do anyone here do the thrill with matched grip ? I try...
Scans of the Philly Joe's Brush Artistry book - www.dropbox.com/sh/ja7mzglbvyxm9b0/L_JMBBBdU3/Brush%20Artistry
good
What Remo head are you using? Nice 'swish' sound.
I use a Remo Skyntone, but sounds smooth
Jones Tim Ford, my favorite drummer B
GEM
Philly Joe Johnson?!!!!?
Tim Ford , Philly Joe JONES!
This guy hasn't seen a clock.
Philly Joe JONES, Philly Joe JONES. It’s disrespectful to misspell that great man’s name (I met him, he commanded respect) or really, anybody’s name. Please, please fix it now. Just click the three dots, go to Edit, change “Johnson” to “Jones”, right on your phone, now-It’s important. Thank you.