@@mikeslessons yes sir!! I play the other two grooves to songs, but for the life of me can’t think of one that actually has them in it, without cheating and googling it lol.
Mike, I’ve been doing your lessons for almost a year after finally deciding to buy an electronic drum kit (that I’ve since upgraded to a much nicer model) after wanting to play drums my entire life. I don’t know if I would have stuck with it so closely if it wasn’t for your lessons. Seeing you play grooves in your videos that I am not quite capable of yet just provides additional inspiration
huge thank you Mike i feel 2nd and 3rd grooves intersect with that old famous and insane "3-over-4 polyrythm" now (over the years.. ) finally i got them all ... =)) thank you so much!!!)
I am a Chinese drum student; I very like your drum lesson. using this method to create a groove that only belongs to me is very Instructive, thank you!
The Gadson groove was definitely a dream, want to play, groove for me. I never would have been able to learn that if I hadn’t started taking lessons at Mike’s Lessons. Thanks so much!! You really open doors for people
I remember that songo from 13 years ago! That was one of my first lessons I learned from you and the way you taught it, and still teach, makes so much sense and is so easy to follow....making hard grooves easy to understand! Much Love Mike!
Groove environments. Exactly. The same groove can be found in thousands of songs! Once you understand the different "environments" and how to build them, you can feel confident playing in most musical situations. Well done Mike.
I really loved how all three of these grooves were so different and allowed me to relate to my wide range of influences. But even beyond that, your explanation of the original and how you took that and made it your own was so clear and well done. Wish I could smash that like button twice!
Great stuff right here! My drumming has drastically improved and transformed for the better since becoming a member of Mikeslessons site. So inspiring 👊👍
Wonderfully musical versions of well-known grooves. I love the idea that you taught here about taking a groove you hear and playing with it, tweaking it, and making it your own. Such a great way to approach drumming and inspire creativity on the drums. I love this video, thank you for posting this.
Thanks so much old friend. I think that should be the approach to any artform. It's silly to pretend that we don't stand on the shoulders of giants, but it's equally disrespectful to not evolve what they have given us.
love your work,i played drums for 6 years at school,left them,went to other instruments,but one day saw one of your drum videos and remembered how much i missed playing the drums and here i am back to the covid quarantine and your videos,back to drumming,you inspire people around the world :D
it's freaking amazing! Thanks a lot, Mike!! Hard to express how inspirating and helpful your lessons are... Just... just thank you very, very much! from Russia with huge love
Mike, you are my drum teacher now. I saw a video you did in front of an audience. It just made sense. I actually practice some of the exercises you demonstrate. I'll never be a pro, I do it for fun. It's more fun when you sound good! Keep it up!
@@mikeslessons I’m 56, I wish I played like a champ! Your medium spicy exercise is just destroying me, Mike. I’m ready to throw my drums away. Or chop my left foot off. RLF is dialed, bring in the hihat and I’m a waiter with a giant platter of dishes falling down the stairs. Yup, it’s ugly. 😩
Awesome lesson, bro! You're world grooves pack from back in the day changed my drumming SOOOOOOOO much, and I remember these grooves being on there. I still play them and mess around with variations. Still can't do "splash close" though. lol I need to work on that. Thanks for the lessons!
I found that gospel chops video of you doing the songo back in like 2011 and its been my favorite groove ever since. To this day, I still find myself tapping it on my legs when I zone out lol
Your the first drummer I've seen on youtube whose talked about making it your own. There are hundreds of videos of drummers playing someone else's groove and thinking it's the be all and end all. After you've learned someone else's groove, do something with it, otherwise, what's the point? I follow the poet Ezra Pound's advice to T.S. Elliot, "Make it new."
i really love the Gadson groove... because it speeds up slow songs, with well-marked accents, and creates an atmosphere of something that can grow anytime. And until today I didn't even know there was a name for that groove my secound favorite groove (as brazilian) is the basic bossa nova...
Mike, at 1:45 you mention that with the 2-handed version you miss the hi-hat on 2 and 4....I noticed a Steve Gadd video, and subsequent explanation from Gadd himself, that when he plays this pattern he always doubles(technically it’s a triple, no?) up the left hand so that the left and right come down together on 2 and 4 for that VERY reason. It also creates a cool texture. It’s amazing how the little things we play or choose not to play make such a difference in a person’s style and sound. BTW, I’m back in the family so I am stoked to catch up where I left off!!
Love this video! Would actually love to see you address your love for watches in a future video! I know I may be in the minority for this but would love to see it none the less. Thanks for all you do, Mike!
Anthoney Hamilton best of me. For the first groove. Second one I want to say Shaun Martin madiba. Great video by the way definitely can take alot from this. Great explanations very clear.
This is very good. I just got my but kicked at a restaurtant gig last night. The leader [jazz faculty] called a 6/8 AFC, and It had been almost a year since I played it, and I just couldn't remember it well, so I faked a straight ahead 6/8 groove and tried to spice it up a little. He was not fooled. I got a talking to...
Will Kennedy plays a killer afro-cuban outro beat on the Yellowjackets tune "Helix" off of the "Politics" album. Man both Vinnie and Dave Weckl absolutely KILL Songo grooves... check out Vinnie on John Patitucci's "Baja Bajo" on his first solo album. For a nice Gadson groove check out Steve Gadd on Al Jarreau's "I Will Be Here For You" Oh! Let's not forget the great Jeff Porcaro on "Gerogie Porgie" from Toto's first album!
The Gadson is cooking nicely thanks, but the fill you did while demonstrating this is what I have been looking for, please please do a groove scribe for this!!! Perhaps i missed something
Lovely video. Classics all! It's weird you mention orchestrating the 6/8 though, because my first introduction to Songo was as a huge orchestration, just like your 6/8! I much prefer grooving the backbeat in 6/8, it's kinda funky...
@@mikeslessons it does indeed thanks . I like the way you take time to reply to people’s messages .it’s very genuine . Any plans for a trip to grouse lodge next summer when all this covid shit lifts ? Dublin here . Think it’s time I try 21 drums if it ever comes back to Ireland . Take care
Bro... ALL THE TIME! But it stays in my head, then I process why I'm feeling that way, go for a float (sensory deprivation chamber) and realize that I was being childish. Then the cycle repeats, LOL!
Whoa, those last two were amazing. Wasn't Songo the name of a song or a groove (environment) that David Garibaldi did? That last groove is my favorite. My buddy Pepé plays stuff like that on the congos. He's world class; played with Arturo Sandoval
Ok, ok, ok, you and I watch too much of the same comedy. Regarding your quote " do you have the PDF” in the voice of Billy Crystal impersonating SAMMY DAVID JR. Well played sir. Well played.
Name a song that has one of these three grooves in it :) - Mike J
Rush- Tom Sawyer.
@@MrSteve8927 THERE WE GO! Killer Gadson groove that you eventually get to play in 7!
@@mikeslessons yes sir!! I play the other two grooves to songs, but for the life of me can’t think of one that actually has them in it, without cheating and googling it lol.
#1 comes close to funky drummer
Deftones - Around the Fur
FIrst song that came to mind with the Gadson Groove.
Mike, I’ve been doing your lessons for almost a year after finally deciding to buy an electronic drum kit (that I’ve since upgraded to a much nicer model) after wanting to play drums my entire life. I don’t know if I would have stuck with it so closely if it wasn’t for your lessons. Seeing you play grooves in your videos that I am not quite capable of yet just provides additional inspiration
That last 6/8 Afro Cuban were pretty amazing. 🤯
That groove featuring the cow bell was very Gadd-like. Gorgeous.
I remember the gospel chops video soooo well. That was where I was introduced to your content! Its been a journey!
The way this man explains drumming absolutely changed me, the next time I drum I'm going to set an environment to grove
huge thank you Mike
i feel 2nd and 3rd grooves intersect with that old famous and insane "3-over-4 polyrythm"
now (over the years.. ) finally i got them all ... =))
thank you so much!!!)
I am a Chinese drum student; I very like your drum lesson. using this method to create a groove that only belongs to me is very Instructive, thank you!
I woke up this morning looking for a Gadson groove tutorial from you. I needed it at last week's drum camp. Working on it now. Thanks
The Gadson groove was definitely a dream, want to play, groove for me. I never would have been able to learn that if I hadn’t started taking lessons at Mike’s Lessons. Thanks so much!! You really open doors for people
I remember that songo from 13 years ago! That was one of my first lessons I learned from you and the way you taught it, and still teach, makes so much sense and is so easy to follow....making hard grooves easy to understand!
Much Love Mike!
That means the world to me!!!
Groove environments. Exactly. The same groove can be found in thousands of songs! Once you understand the different "environments" and how to build them, you can feel confident playing in most musical situations. Well done Mike.
You are one of the most inspirational drum dudes on YT
Wow Mike, you are opening up my mind! Thank you Man!
I really loved how all three of these grooves were so different and allowed me to relate to my wide range of influences. But even beyond that, your explanation of the original and how you took that and made it your own was so clear and well done. Wish I could smash that like button twice!
Simon... thank you so so much my friend!
Great stuff right here! My drumming has drastically improved and transformed for the better since becoming a member of Mikeslessons site. So inspiring 👊👍
Ahh my favourite Mike! I love playing Linear Songo!
Wonderfully musical versions of well-known grooves. I love the idea that you taught here about taking a groove you hear and playing with it, tweaking it, and making it your own. Such a great way to approach drumming and inspire creativity on the drums. I love this video, thank you for posting this.
Thanks so much old friend. I think that should be the approach to any artform. It's silly to pretend that we don't stand on the shoulders of giants, but it's equally disrespectful to not evolve what they have given us.
Oh lord, those hihats...my heart overflows! 😍
Those 15" Meinl Foundry reserve Hats are an absolute dream. Talking them to my grave, lol
@@mikeslessons Just splurged on a pair.
love your work,i played drums for 6 years at school,left them,went to other instruments,but one day saw one of your drum videos and remembered how much i missed playing the drums and here i am back to the covid quarantine and your videos,back to drumming,you inspire people around the world :D
YES!!! That's so AMAZING to hear!
@@mikeslessons My best wishes for your good health 😊
amazing teacher, it is noticable the hard work
Three veeery tasty grooves! Amazing work 👍
Loved it. I've always loved this concept coming from you. Thanks, Bro!
it's freaking amazing! Thanks a lot, Mike!! Hard to express how inspirating and helpful your lessons are... Just... just thank you very, very much!
from Russia with huge love
I learned that songo 13 years ago. Still one of my all-time favorites.
You are a great teacher. Thank you very much.👍🌺
Amazing!! Perfect work as always!!! Thank you
This is so amazing! Thank you Mike!
Wow... Snare sound was killed it
god the lighting and colour is so gooood....
the drums are nice too
You just made my day! Thank you 🙏🍵🙏🍵
Mike, you are my drum teacher now. I saw a video you did in front of an audience. It just made sense. I actually practice some of the exercises you demonstrate. I'll never be a pro, I do it for fun. It's more fun when you sound good! Keep it up!
Thanks for the video man! I aspire to be as good as you one day
God bless you man. Time to practice.
I really really like the way you play drums & your style of drumming . . It's really really amazing . .
Love the songo!!! Miss the family.
They will always be there when you are ready my friend!
Mike, Thank you....
Groovy man, as always.
Thanks Mike ,your cool man!
I love seeing all these Meinl cymbals
I just discovered you and Eddie's Podcast. You guys are hilarious lol thanks for the fun discussions!
Great Lesson. You make independence look effortless and anyone who plays knows it isn't. Beat 3 is sick, and I am lifting it.✌
LOL, thanks a ton. It's all yours Steven!
Mike that was awesome man and that kit sounds amazing
So happy you enjoyed it Mikey! 56 years old and still sounds like a champ :)
@@mikeslessons I’m 56, I wish I played like a champ! Your medium spicy exercise is just destroying me, Mike. I’m ready to throw my drums away. Or chop my left foot off. RLF is dialed, bring in the hihat and I’m a waiter with a giant platter of dishes falling down the stairs. Yup, it’s ugly. 😩
I appreciate your style of video. Straight to the point, helpful and no bs. Subscribed!
This one's gonna keep me busy for a while! Thanks Mike. Keep it up! Greetings from the Netherlands 👍🏻
Awesome to hear my friend! Enjoy the heck out of these environments :)
Mike J
Awesome lesson, bro! You're world grooves pack from back in the day changed my drumming SOOOOOOOO much, and I remember these grooves being on there. I still play them and mess around with variations. Still can't do "splash close" though. lol I need to work on that. Thanks for the lessons!
I found that gospel chops video of you doing the songo back in like 2011 and its been my favorite groove ever since. To this day, I still find myself tapping it on my legs when I zone out lol
That's awesome to hear my friend. Thanks for the continued support!
Awesome! Thanks for the ideas!
Beautiful
Your the first drummer I've seen on youtube whose talked about making it your own. There are hundreds of videos of drummers playing someone else's groove and thinking it's the be all and end all. After you've learned someone else's groove, do something with it, otherwise, what's the point? I follow the poet Ezra Pound's advice to T.S. Elliot, "Make it new."
Foundry reserves are sick
Nice Songo version Mike, I’ll try it later! Greetings from Peru!
Much appreciated Bernardo! 🙏🍵🙏🍵
i really love the Gadson groove...
because it speeds up slow songs, with well-marked accents, and creates an atmosphere of something that can grow anytime.
And until today I didn't even know there was a name for that groove
my secound favorite groove (as brazilian) is the basic bossa nova...
Tremendous. Thank you.
Very cool grooves😀👍
Mike, at 1:45 you mention that with the 2-handed version you miss the hi-hat on 2 and 4....I noticed a Steve Gadd video, and subsequent explanation from Gadd himself, that when he plays this pattern he always doubles(technically it’s a triple, no?) up the left hand so that the left and right come down together on 2 and 4 for that VERY reason. It also creates a cool texture. It’s amazing how the little things we play or choose not to play make such a difference in a person’s style and sound. BTW, I’m back in the family so I am stoked to catch up where I left off!!
the matcha cha cha cha
Love this video!
Would actually love to see you address your love for watches in a future video! I know I may be in the minority for this but would love to see it none the less.
Thanks for all you do, Mike!
NIIIIIZE!!!
2:12 he pulled a Pretty Purdie... Singing while playing
I thought same thing
Awesome as usual
Anthoney Hamilton best of me. For the first groove. Second one I want to say Shaun Martin madiba.
Great video by the way definitely can take alot from this. Great explanations very clear.
Can you do a variation on a 6/8 clave?
This is insane
Great framing by calling it a groove environment.
Gonna have hang out in environment number 2 and 3 for awhile !😀🥁❤
6:39 yeah, I learned something.
that I have to practice A LOT to get here
Nice!
Love it
This is very good. I just got my but kicked at a restaurtant gig last night. The leader [jazz faculty] called a 6/8 AFC, and It had been almost a year since I played it, and I just couldn't remember it well, so I faked a straight ahead 6/8 groove and tried to spice it up a little. He was not fooled. I got a talking to...
LOL! we have all been there before old friend :)
Beautiful!
Much appreciated my friend! - Mike J
Very good beats.
Great groove....
Polar Explorer II: great choice
Thanks for sharing..
Very nice......helpful.....
Will Kennedy plays a killer afro-cuban outro beat on the Yellowjackets tune "Helix" off of the "Politics" album.
Man both Vinnie and Dave Weckl absolutely KILL Songo grooves... check out Vinnie on John Patitucci's "Baja Bajo" on his first solo album.
For a nice Gadson groove check out Steve Gadd on Al Jarreau's "I Will Be Here For You"
Oh! Let's not forget the great Jeff Porcaro on "Gerogie Porgie" from Toto's first album!
Impressive, I like your style and thinking, high 5
Amazing
6:15 *"All right here we go"*
Oh yeah, Mike's about to open a huge can of....... paprika! 😅
The Gadson is cooking nicely thanks, but the fill you did while demonstrating this is what I have been looking for, please please do a groove scribe for this!!! Perhaps i missed something
I hate to give away the sauce but it's just RLRLKK. Right on the hat, left ghosted on the snare :)
So good. Damn!
That 2:46 - 2:49, sounds like Ash Soan's hat fill/trick 😁
Gelo, it's RLRLKK. Now it's your hi hat trick :)
@@mikeslessons 😁👌 matchaaaaaaa
Cool 😎👍
Lovely video. Classics all!
It's weird you mention orchestrating the 6/8 though, because my first introduction to Songo was as a huge orchestration, just like your 6/8! I much prefer grooving the backbeat in 6/8, it's kinda funky...
My god those hats are so crispy. Do you sear both sides before playing?
Seared, then dipped in tempura batter and deep fried! LOL :)
Great stuff as usual Mike! I'm curious what heads are you using? Thanks
Nice . Thank you . What’s the lick you do at the end of the first groove ?
Is it kkrrlll looped with a accent on the second hi hat ?
Just RLRLKK. Accenting the second right. Hope that helps.
@@mikeslessons it does indeed thanks . I like the way you take time to reply to people’s messages .it’s very genuine .
Any plans for a trip to grouse lodge next summer when all this covid shit lifts ? Dublin here . Think it’s time I try 21 drums if it ever comes back to Ireland . Take care
Hey Mike, absolute fantastic lessons every single time.
How can i set my goals? What is to much or less? Im really stuck at this...
6:18 世界無敵難！！！（super god damn hard, in Mandarin)
Wish I could master this
❤️
2:46 cool lick! I slowed it down and I think it's r l R l K K
That's it. Nice and simple :)
Very nice!! I just recorded a new album with my trio...one of the tune is a 12/8 Afro (but in 7/4)
NICE! Please send it to me when you have it all finished Alex, I would love to hear it.
Mike Johnston I’ll send it to you when it’s done...I’m mixing it this Tuesday...
Mike, you always have great energy. Do you ever just flip out and just loose it? Is there a darkside to you?
Bro... ALL THE TIME! But it stays in my head, then I process why I'm feeling that way, go for a float (sensory deprivation chamber) and realize that I was being childish. Then the cycle repeats, LOL!
how many and which microphones do you use to capture the drum kit?
Whoa, those last two were amazing. Wasn't Songo the name of a song or a groove (environment) that David Garibaldi did? That last groove is my favorite. My buddy Pepé plays stuff like that on the congos. He's world class; played with Arturo Sandoval
Ok, ok, ok, you and I watch too much of the same comedy. Regarding your quote " do you have the PDF” in the voice of Billy Crystal impersonating SAMMY DAVID JR. Well played sir. Well played.
Hey Mike...Can I get the pdf? Hehe
LOL 😂
Does anyone know what that Screen-based metronome is that Mike is using?? Some sort of metronome app running on a laptop?
Hey Mike, can I get the name of the metronome your using? Jk! Glad to have something to work on this weekend. Thanks!
The app is officially called "Check The Description" LOL! Thanks a ton Tom, have fun with them my friend :)
In Mike's voice: "The link to my metronome is in the description below"
😅😅
Hey Mike I see you're usign some Vic Firth . are you working o a new model with them or somthing??
maaaaaaaybe :)
@@mikeslessons awwww shiiiit !!! that'd be nice