This is an actual lesson. He breaks down the beat for each limb, explains how the parts overlap, demonstrates variations around the kit. DG is the man.
He gets the best possible sound out of the drums. His sound quality is astonishing. Good grip on the stick, light touch, amazing dynamics. He gets a really pure, resonant sound out of his drums and cymbals that way
David Garibaldi's variations on this groove were the most important grooves I ever learned. I loved the discussion about layered and linear drumming since I think it's good to apply aspects of both as well.
The first clinic I ever attended was DG in 1994. I’ve seen ToP live four times with him including their recent 50th anniversary tour. He is just incredible. A genuine legend. Even a train couldn’t stop him. 🙏 🥁
This man is an inspiration to so many including myself. If I had a tenth of his talent I would very happy. So it saddens me to see people making unnecessary comments about his playing to a click or ,laughingly, his timekeeping. These people would probably not get as far as the door if Tower of Power ever held auditions. Get over yourself and just enjoy this man’s talent.
David Garibaldi is very inspiring to my playing style. He know's how to play with a funky feel and maintain the perfect groove. One of my favorite funk/soul/fusion drummers
Not for nothing but these videos have me playing the drums like 4 or 5 times a day. My neighbors must love it!!!! There's just no way you can't get better playing all the time you just do. Thanks for the great ideas. Fantastic video.
So true. I’m not even a drummer (apart from occasional congas) and I am hooked on Drumeo videos and interviews. What a great resource for all musicians! I really don’t understand negative comments here, this is a useful music lesson. Cheers!
No way, I've been playing the King Kong beat for years but just didn't know what to call. It's reassuring to know that I have been at least one thing that sounds pretty darn cool. Thanks for the lesson, this made my day!
Great, essential stuff. A true mind clearly articulating what people love to hear but don't readily understand. Thank you, Drumeo, this is outstanding, as usual.
He's right. That sticking will open up your playing like never before. Like everything it takes a little time but it gets you to break free of the eighth-note grid on the hats or ride. Worked for me!
I sat with David on a a plane from vegas to oakland, probably 1998 or '99. I told him I had met him before at a yamaha clinic where he offered the manuscript to his first book which had not been published yet. It was handwritten then copied. I think somewhere i still should have that. He told me I was making him feel old. It must have been around 1982. I didn't mean to make him feel old or uncomfortable so i tried my best to keep my mouth shut and enjoy the ride after that. Just congrats on his success. The way I remember it, but I probably never shut up and acted like a dorky fanboy. He spoke to my mother about a career in drumming at the clinic when i first met him.. She liked to know how difficult it could be, so she could talk me into becoming a doctor or lawyer and was fishing for that from him. He encouraged her to encourage me, and I couldn't put to words how grateful i was for that.
Oakland stroke is even more crazy if you ever look into that one. I can't get it anywhere near him. I was your age, maybe a tad younger when my drum teacher showed me this band. Game changer.
I found this to be so interesting. I just like listening to someone that's so knowledgeable about the drums and the way they describe it into words. Anyway always looking for something different to try and this will certainly do.
Unbelievable free lesson! I have been watching this for 3 hours. Took me a while to break it down. Wow I can't wait to put this on the kit. Very exciting to hear an amazing (king kong) beat and free pdf of music. In the video the metronome is set at 80 beats. Perfect tempo...sounds so cool. Thank you Drumeo and David
Yes! I practice it every day! I built the muscle memory and I can play the beat pretty good on the practice pad. But once I put it on the drum set, it doesn't sound as good..lol. I am missing the dynamics, but with all of my daily drum exercises and working on accents and ghost notes ..sounding better and better every day.
I appreciate what you are trying to say, but you are wrong. Telling people to not play on the practice pad is just poor advice. I have been practicing my dynamics for hours at a time, in front of the tv on my practice pad. When I sit on the kit, I immediately see a difference in hand coordination. Guitar and bass players as well as keyboards have the luxury of silent practice, so why would they have a rubber and wood practice instrument? The practice pad is the main reason my drumming is progressing, not the drum set. I think the BEST advice is to just practice. I have this awesome king kong beat under my belt now, as well as all of the accents and all of the music in the PDF supplied by Drumeo. Drumeo has a new 4 zone practice pad that is pretty awesome, and is going to be my next music related purchase. Of course nothing compares to playing the drum kit, but I think some sheet music, all of the written rudiments, a metronome and a practice pad is the best way to improve. Check out David Garibaldi's Oakland Beat feature on drumeo. It was created on a practice pad kit.
If any of you drummers out there are students of the King Kong Beat, and appreciate Pete De Poe's influence, please let me know. I'm working with him on his memoir and would appreciate any meaningful thoughts. (Jim: jvhoffmannjr@gmail.com)
As a self taught drummer who never learned to play by counting but by just feeling, I have played variations of this beat since almost day one. Seemed like a natural feel for me.
Same here. I can play almost anything if I hear it, but if u tell me to play it referring to a time signature or something theory related, I have no idea. But u let me hear it and give me a couple minutes, it just becomes second nature by feel. Enough repetition and that is all I need. Drumming by feel tends to keep the fun alive and interesting. I think knowing too much technical crap just takes away a lot of the enjoyment of just grooving to the beat u hear naturally. I have found success in this and have never really had it affect Me negatively, even in the studio, u just have to know who U r playing with and make sure the people U r playing with u Derry and your process and u shouldn’t run into any issues. Now if u r playing with a bunch of music school theory guys it might take a bit to get it through to them, but if U have a good ear, u will never have any issues. To each his own I guess. By the way, this is also the Scarlet Begonias beat, minus a few accents here and there if that helps anyone relate to something using this beat.
Been a big fan ever since I heard Squib Cakes. If you want to hear Garibaldi at the top of his form, listen to that old Tower Of Power piece. There's a section in it where he's playing a groove with the keyboard player, in which he uses some of that King Kong-Latin-type beat on a cymbal bell, layered with complimenting / alternating accents on snare, and a synchronized "King Kong" ca-THUMP, ca-THUMP, ca-THUMP on bass drum, that almost sounds like he's 2 (perfectly in synch) drummers.
I look at this drum beat (King King Beat) as one of the rudiments of moving into fusion & R&B drumming.... Its will add immense flavor to a funky bass player if you hold this pattern with ghost beats and some snare and light tom fill. Dave is a very accomplished percussionists and excellent teacher. He does not include a lot of tom work in his playing. He's A very tight, well accomplished, in the pocket drummer who's grooves are simply awesome. Must drummers would find it very difficult to mimic Dave's grooves .... I'm no slouch when it comes to drumming and I find his grooves challenging to say the least. ..... especially for those with independence issues
His drums sound amazing and Damn whew that main snare geesh ... He's the coolest old school fusion funk drummer from his era with a impeccable feel .. !!
Redbone always had great drummers. I especially like the drums on songs like Interstate Highway 101, Moon When Four Eclipse, Far Out Party At Gazzari's, Maxsplivitz/Emotions, One More Time, Condition Your Condition and Already Here.
Redbone in their prime was one of the very few bands than could hold a candle to TOP. TOP's longevity is unbelievable , sounding as good as or better than ever after 40+ yrs although the musicianship shown by a bunch of kids back in "74 on Hipper Than Hip when they were maybe in their mid 20's is astounding DG is a huge part of that
For the basic sticking, check out #33 from "Stick Control" - George Lawrence Stone, Stanton Moore talks about the rhythm used by the Mardi Gras Indians on his Drumeo episode.
The most important beat I ever learned was the beat played in the verse of ‘Nowhere Fast’ by Incubus. Such a simple beat now, but very difficult when I learned it. Once I could play it sooo many abilities opened up for me. It broke down that barrier of counter-intuition that keeps our hands from playing offbeat rhythms.
One of the tightest drummer of all time. He lures you in with the pocket work and then blows your mind with all that shit he pulls out of his hat during the song, esp. with TOP.
I was into hard rock back then and I first learned this kind of flowing rhythm in the 70s from Ian Paice's cowbell in You Fool No One. Great lesson BTW. People sometimes point out DG's "Easter island statue" expression when he plays, but he said in an interview that he's actually smiling on the inside lol
Permutations my friends! Crazy stuff by most definitely a legendary musician! My instructor Steve Grover used to have me do his permutations. Crazy lessons that gave you a much better understanding of the subdivisions and groove creation!
FYI - REDBONE is the same band that sings Come and Get Your Love. There's footage of the band playing that song on that old 70s music show, The Midnight Special. The band was made up of all native American Indians, and they even do a typical native American dance before the song . The drummer then goes into an awesome groove intro straight into the song, on a gorgeous Camco maple kit. He does this king kong beat all through the chorus of the song, and it rocks like hell..Neil Peart also had his variation of the KK beat, something we hear on songs like YYZ, SUBDIVISIONS, and just about every other Rush song chorus. Something all young and experienced drummers alike, should definitely check out. Great lesson by a legendary drummer. Hope he recovers quickly and fully. Thanks for posting !
How in the hell can anyone give him a thumbs down. Their either not real drummers or their simple playing brain can't comprehend this stuff. I've been a tower fan since the beginning so I GOT TO GROOVE
He's probably gotten that so many times that he's just nodding because it's a formality he's had to go through for a while. Like "yup, sure, got that out of the way for the millionth time." I'd like to think he isn't pompous, and he def doesn't come off that way.
Thank you David Garabaldi, I didn't hear the para diddle variation in there until pointed out. Brilliant beat and I'll be getting to my kit to experiment with it! Thanks again. Drumeo too! :)
this guy is one of my absolute favorites. if your a fan of his funk drumming I highly recommend checking out the band Lettuce. Adam Deitch is one of the most amazing funk drummers I've ever heard/seen.
0:40 - That snare is KIIIILLLLER! My Ludwig sounded that good when it was brand new, then my "friend" broke the lever and it never sounded as crispy again.
Great lesson! I've always enjoyed listening to Garibaldi's syncopated beats. I love to use them when playing church worship music. It gives the percussion section a much fuller sound. Some of my co-musicians have a hard time with it and prefer I play more simple and less syncopated rhythms. But since I play more by ear and they have to read music in order to play, I can see why they might complain. Anyhow, great lesson Drumeo, keep up the great work!
They have a problem with it BECAUSE IT DOESN'T SOUND GOOD! It is EASY to tell when a musician stops serving the music and starts serving his ego...and you do this in a CHURCH of all places?!?..... Jesus, please save this one from the TRUE "Devil's music" (Music played to glorify self, rather than to uplift the spirits of others)....I just had a vision of Jesus walking into your church, while you are mid-paradiddle, and kicking your drumset over. "Turn not my Father's house into a house of Jack-offs!"
I tap this beat out with my right and left hand ALL DAY. I never knew it had a name. I'm a righty drummer. Thing is, I tap it out starting with my left hand so I need to teach it to myself to lead with my right hand so I can place it on a snare with my left. Glad this has a name!
things like these are crazy... Since I was little I always "played drums with my teeth" when I liked a song. One day, I had the idea of googling it up and turns out lots of people do this same thing, including Dave Grohl from Nirvana/Foo Fighters, and even Paul Gilbert (guitarist) has a song titled "My Teeth Are a Drumset"... Not related to the original topic so much, but every drummer has a bit of crazy I guess, so it's good to know I'm not the only lunatic out there hahaah
+FeelingShred Wow, on your teeth? How does that work? I've been tapping my feet and slapping my thighs, belly and chest since before I can remember but it's never occurred to me that I could use my mouth! (other than beat-boxing, which I do too).
Ben W Best way I can explain it is this (this is probably NOT good for your teeth): First of all, it's not nearly as loud as beat boxing. It's very "inside of your head." I tend to do it all with my mouth closed, keeping it all internal. The kick drum sound I make is from tapping the middle of my bottom two front teeth near the tips in the back of my top front teeth. Find a sweet spot you like The snare sound is from biting down on all teeth at once. Be gentle. Another snare sound can be gotten from rapidly dragging your front teeth away from each other at a slight off center angle. Use a bit of pressure when you do this. High hat/ghost notes are through subtle up and down biting and rubbing motions of mostly the front teeth, usually in 8ths of the tempo. Focus on your big accents like your kick and snare, and the subdivision 8ths fall into place.
Dr. "G" is my hero! Best funk cat next to Clyde Stubblefield. Finally, King Kong in 3 stages...headed to my kit asap before I forget! Lol Thanks for posting variations on ghost notes on hi hat, accents on snare...blows my mind! The layering is cool, especially with a swing. THANKS Jared for having David on your videos!!😎🤘🥁
I remember in 1979 I moved to L.A. and went to Downtown Los Angeles. There was a free concert. Tower of Power were the main act.. We were far back and suddenly there's a" Crowd swell" everybody just stamped. It was scary but once TOP started it was cool. When my band in 80's did ' What is Hip I gained whole new respect for him. Anyway good video.
I've only ever really heard him in the context of ToP records, so this is really interesting. I never quite comprehended how integral Rocco's bass playing was to his sound, and vice versa. They both sound (to me) kind of naked without each other. (Not that they sound bad, they are both really good players obviously!) I can't think of any two rhythm section players who are so sonically joined at the hip.
Great drummer and pedagogue, his methods, books with play along tracks are great to learn and improve the funk and fusion jazz drumming, . I've studied his book the funky beat .
Great beat. FYI, that kind of cymbal bell pattern isn’t necessarily the invention of any one player. Floyd Sneed in Three Dog Night did similar stuff in the late ‘60s, early ‘70s. The style is real natural to play once you figure out how it works, but mindbending at first because it’s so different from playing straight 8ths in the right hand. Love the kick patterns Garibaldi uses when he’s stretching out early in the video ...
Wow, just applied this on the kit. Easy to learn, but tough to master. Especially when you throw in other drums + accents. Personally, I can't wait to work on this easy to remember pattern, with so many possible variations. Cheers David and Drumeo!
Cool beat! Took me a week to get down without having to think about it. I like the layered paradiddle effect--beats the straight paradiddle beat I learned (sorry Steve Gadd). I've been practicing with the HH on 2 &4 and some crashes on 1. I'm gonna try working this into some live tunes once I practice getting in and out of it a bit more.
This is an actual lesson. He breaks down the beat for each limb, explains how the parts overlap, demonstrates variations around the kit. DG is the man.
Dave is a rock solid, in-the-pocket drummer. Very under appreciated by the public, but greatly respected by drummers.
Well said!
Really, what does the general public know?..
Always loved Dave's playing and his educational work. Have all his books! Valuable stuff...
@@ljcaballero3428 they think the earth is a planet
@@ljcaballero3428 ...
Lol. Now's public would give a higher rating to computer generated beats.
David created a genre of funk drumming that gave Tower incredible feel.
He plays with such a light touch it draws a beautiful and natural sound out of the drums. Absolutely controlled.
Yes! Hard hits often choke the drums, but hitting them just right lets the drums speak!
He gets the best possible sound out of the drums. His sound quality is astonishing. Good grip on the stick, light touch, amazing dynamics. He gets a really pure, resonant sound out of his drums and cymbals that way
Dear David,
I just wanted to let you know that I’ve been listening to you since 1972. Love ya brother. Thanks for the thrills and chills. ❤️🥰🥰
David Garibaldi's variations on this groove were the most important grooves I ever learned. I loved the discussion about layered and linear drumming since I think it's good to apply aspects of both as well.
I really appreciate accomplished drummers willing to give lessons like this. I have been playing for 30 years and still learning.
The legend David G. So very nice to see him active within the community. Love the old school guys, and gals?
The first clinic I ever attended was DG in 1994. I’ve seen ToP live four times with him including their recent 50th anniversary tour. He is just incredible. A genuine legend. Even a train couldn’t stop him. 🙏 🥁
Love the way the interview guy is watching as he plays and has no clue of what is happening. The blank look on his face is priceless.
This man is an inspiration to so many including myself. If I had a tenth of his talent I would very happy. So it saddens me to see people making unnecessary comments about his playing to a click or ,laughingly, his timekeeping.
These people would probably not get as far as the door if Tower of Power ever held auditions.
Get over yourself and just enjoy this man’s talent.
Great points! Also, playing to a click is not easy! It's actually HARDER than NOT playing to one.
I just listened to Redbone and then Tower of Power before listening to this. I'm blown away.
Love the way he taught this lesson. He break down it slowly one by one and explain it very clearly. Hope he will get fully recover soon
David Garibaldi is very inspiring to my playing style.
He know's how to play with a funky feel and maintain the perfect groove.
One of my favorite funk/soul/fusion drummers
Not for nothing but these videos have me playing the drums like 4 or 5 times a day. My neighbors must love it!!!! There's just no way you can't get better playing all the time you just do. Thanks for the great ideas. Fantastic video.
So true. I’m not even a drummer (apart from occasional congas) and I am hooked on Drumeo videos and interviews. What a great resource for all musicians! I really don’t understand negative comments here, this is a useful music lesson. Cheers!
No way, I've been playing the King Kong beat for years but just didn't know what to call. It's reassuring to know that I have been at least one thing that sounds pretty darn cool. Thanks for the lesson, this made my day!
that side snare, punchy kick & ride sound amazing together...damn, he mentioned The Meters...very cool...
Great, essential stuff. A true mind clearly articulating what people love to hear but don't readily understand. Thank you, Drumeo, this is outstanding, as usual.
David is a HUGE influence on my playing. To me, he is the King at dunkin' the funk! Thank you for the insight and I'm digging it!
David is just the soul of drumming period!! Thank you for all you’ve contributed to our craft! ❤️
He's right. That sticking will open up your playing like never before. Like everything it takes a little time but it gets you to break free of the eighth-note grid on the hats or ride. Worked for me!
I sat with David on a a plane from vegas to oakland, probably 1998 or '99. I told him I had met him before at a yamaha clinic where he offered the manuscript to his first book which had not been published yet. It was handwritten then copied. I think somewhere i still should have that. He told me I was making him feel old. It must have been around 1982. I didn't mean to make him feel old or uncomfortable so i tried my best to keep my mouth shut and enjoy the ride after that. Just congrats on his success. The way I remember it, but I probably never shut up and acted like a dorky fanboy. He spoke to my mother about a career in drumming at the clinic when i first met him.. She liked to know how difficult it could be, so she could talk me into becoming a doctor or lawyer and was fishing for that from him. He encouraged her to encourage me, and I couldn't put to words how grateful i was for that.
One of my heroes. Heard "Soul Vaccination " when I was 16 back in 97 and it blew me away. I still can't play that song the way he does.
I was already 29, when in 2008 8 had tge fortune, TOP came to Hungary
Oakland stroke is even more crazy if you ever look into that one. I can't get it anywhere near him. I was your age, maybe a tad younger when my drum teacher showed me this band. Game changer.
I found this to be so interesting. I just like listening to someone that's so knowledgeable about the drums and the way they describe it into words. Anyway always looking for something different to try and this will certainly do.
Amazing ! He so natural . I learned that same pattern some years back. Nice .
Unbelievable free lesson! I have been watching this for 3 hours. Took me a while to break it down. Wow I can't wait to put this on the kit. Very exciting to hear an amazing (king kong) beat and free pdf of music. In the video the metronome is set at 80 beats. Perfect tempo...sounds so cool. Thank you Drumeo and David
Have you been able to play the King Kong Yet?
Yes! I practice it every day! I built the muscle memory and I can play the beat pretty good on the practice pad. But once I put it on the drum set, it doesn't sound as good..lol. I am missing the dynamics, but with all of my daily drum exercises and working on accents and ghost notes ..sounding better and better every day.
I appreciate what you are trying to say, but you are wrong. Telling people to not play on the practice pad is just poor advice. I have been practicing my dynamics for hours at a time, in front of the tv on my practice pad. When I sit on the kit, I immediately see a difference in hand coordination. Guitar and bass players as well as keyboards have the luxury of silent practice, so why would they have a rubber and wood practice instrument? The practice pad is the main reason my drumming is progressing, not the drum set. I think the BEST advice is to just practice. I have this awesome king kong beat under my belt now, as well as all of the accents and all of the music in the PDF supplied by Drumeo. Drumeo has a new 4 zone practice pad that is pretty awesome, and is going to be my next music related purchase. Of course nothing compares to playing the drum kit, but I think some sheet music, all of the written rudiments, a metronome and a practice pad is the best way to improve. Check out David Garibaldi's Oakland Beat feature on drumeo. It was created on a practice pad kit.
If any of you drummers out there are students of the King Kong Beat, and appreciate Pete De Poe's influence, please let me know. I'm working with him on his memoir and would appreciate any meaningful thoughts. (Jim: jvhoffmannjr@gmail.com)
As a self taught drummer who never learned to play by counting but by just feeling, I have played variations of this beat since almost day one. Seemed like a natural feel for me.
Same here. I can play almost anything if I hear it, but if u tell me to play it referring to a time signature or something theory related, I have no idea. But u let me hear it and give me a couple minutes, it just becomes second nature by feel. Enough repetition and that is all I need. Drumming by feel tends to keep the fun alive and interesting. I think knowing too much technical crap just takes away a lot of the enjoyment of just grooving to the beat u hear naturally. I have found success in this and have never really had it affect
Me negatively, even in the studio, u just have to know who U r playing with and make sure the people
U r playing with u Derry and your process and u shouldn’t run into any issues. Now if u r playing with a bunch of music school theory guys it might take a bit to get it through to them, but if U have a good ear, u will never have any issues. To each his own I guess. By the way, this is also the Scarlet Begonias beat, minus a few accents here and there if that helps anyone relate to something using this beat.
Been a big fan ever since I heard Squib Cakes. If you want to hear Garibaldi at the top of his form, listen to that old Tower Of Power piece. There's a section in it where he's playing a groove with the keyboard player, in which he uses some of that King Kong-Latin-type beat on a cymbal bell, layered with complimenting / alternating accents on snare, and a synchronized "King Kong" ca-THUMP, ca-THUMP, ca-THUMP on bass drum, that almost sounds like he's 2 (perfectly in synch) drummers.
Holy freaking shit David here? Love this man, he truly opened my mind about drums.
I look at this drum beat (King King Beat) as one of the rudiments of moving into fusion & R&B drumming.... Its will add immense flavor to a funky bass player if you hold this pattern with ghost beats and some snare and light tom fill. Dave is a very accomplished percussionists and excellent teacher. He does not include a lot of tom work in his playing. He's A very tight, well accomplished, in the pocket drummer who's grooves are simply awesome. Must drummers would find it very difficult to mimic Dave's grooves .... I'm no slouch when it comes to drumming and I find his grooves challenging to say the least. ..... especially for those with independence issues
David G, you took me to the jungle at the start, then you brought me deeper into the Jungle at 7:45 with that cowbell ..I loved it thanks man! \m/
His drums sound amazing and Damn whew that main snare geesh ... He's the coolest old school fusion funk drummer from his era with a impeccable feel .. !!
It's refreshing to hear both a good sounding kit, and a man who plays instead of pounds. Then when you listen to what he plays...
Focus on articulation is something I learned later on but so thankful I got around to it hah. I have Drumeo to thank.
Legend!!!! Period!!! Such a treat for us to have Dave reach out to us with this! Thank You..!!!
Dave is an amazing drummer!! Two of my cousins who are drummers played drums for Redbone!! God bless Dave,hope you're well.
Redbone always had great drummers.
I especially like the drums on songs like Interstate Highway 101, Moon When Four Eclipse, Far Out Party At Gazzari's, Maxsplivitz/Emotions, One More Time, Condition Your Condition and Already Here.
I watched this video a year ago and learned this beat. It changed my life.
One of my absolute favorite drummers of all time. Period.
He's the funkiest drummer ever. I've been checkin him out since the beginning of Tower of Power. Peace
Ron Pearlman is an absolutely-groovy drummer
His drum homies call him BellBoy
Funny you should see that exactly what i thought at first glance.
Hahaha
who knew?
LOL... Thank you for that.
I'm definitely going to learn this beat! Awesome! Thanks for posting!
“Often imitated but never duplicated”… best compliment ever!
Redbone in their prime was one of the very few bands than could hold a candle to TOP.
TOP's longevity is unbelievable , sounding as good as or better than ever after 40+ yrs although the musicianship shown by a bunch of kids back in "74 on Hipper Than Hip when they were maybe in their mid 20's is astounding
DG is a huge part of that
Joe Morin I AGREE 100%
For the basic sticking, check out #33 from "Stick Control" - George Lawrence Stone, Stanton Moore talks about the rhythm used by the Mardi Gras Indians on his Drumeo episode.
The most important beat I ever learned was the beat played in the verse of ‘Nowhere Fast’ by Incubus. Such a simple beat now, but very difficult when I learned it. Once I could play it sooo many abilities opened up for me. It broke down that barrier of counter-intuition that keeps our hands from playing offbeat rhythms.
One of the tightest drummer of all time. He lures you in with the pocket work and then blows your mind with all that shit he pulls out of his hat during the song, esp. with TOP.
I was into hard rock back then and I first learned this kind of flowing rhythm in the 70s from Ian Paice's cowbell in You Fool No One. Great lesson BTW.
People sometimes point out DG's "Easter island statue" expression when he plays, but he said in an interview that he's actually smiling on the inside lol
You fool no one... Amazing intro by IP
@@KONAMAN100 I still love it about half a century later
I have the album but I've no turntable and thus haven't played it for 25 years lol. But I surely remember the 1st time.
@@KONAMAN100 Oh well, RUclips and Spotify to the rescue
I think he is the most precise drummer there is. He's just on another level.
One of the best funk drummers ever.
Tower made me become a drummer....thanks Emilio & Doc for your music!
Permutations my friends! Crazy stuff by most definitely a legendary musician! My instructor Steve Grover used to have me do his permutations. Crazy lessons that gave you a much better understanding of the subdivisions and groove creation!
Perfect demonstration to a cool rhythm. Respect to Mr. Garibaldi.
I am in awe every time I see these vids, and realize how much I don't know.
This is a great, always loved Garibaldi's stuff. My 2017 goal of finally completing Future Sounds cover to cover is coming together!
Such a smooth technique from a master drummer. Saw him in clinic many years ago and it was incredible!!
It's great to see this tribute to Pete dePoe, the drummer from Redbone, who created the King-Kong beat.
FYI - REDBONE is the same band that sings Come and Get Your Love. There's footage of the band playing that song on that old 70s music show, The Midnight Special. The band was made up of all native American Indians, and they even do a typical native American dance before the song . The drummer then goes into an awesome groove intro straight into the song, on a gorgeous Camco maple kit. He does this king kong beat all through the chorus of the song, and it rocks like hell..Neil Peart also had his variation of the KK beat, something we hear on songs like YYZ, SUBDIVISIONS, and just about every other Rush song chorus. Something all young and experienced drummers alike, should definitely check out. Great lesson by a legendary drummer.
Hope he recovers quickly and fully. Thanks for posting !
I'm a bassist but will happily listen to anything David Garibaldi is willing to share with me. 🤷♂️
How in the hell can anyone give him a thumbs down. Their either not real drummers or their simple playing brain can't comprehend this stuff. I've been a tower fan since the beginning so I GOT TO GROOVE
"We're here with the legend, David Garibaldi."
David: *Nods Head Yes*
Well, what was the alternative?
He's probably gotten that so many times that he's just nodding because it's a formality he's had to go through for a while. Like "yup, sure, got that out of the way for the millionth time." I'd like to think he isn't pompous, and he def doesn't come off that way.
Thank you David Garabaldi, I didn't hear the para diddle variation in there until pointed out. Brilliant beat and I'll be getting to my kit to experiment with it! Thanks again. Drumeo too! :)
Frank Beard used this beat for ZZ Top's "Nasty Dogs & Funky Kings" ... absolutely groove city!!!
Possibly my favorite ZZ Top song!!!!
Pete DePoe !
Cool that David Garibaldi mentioned Pete DePoe and Zigaboo Modeliste, two of the forefathers of what Dave brought out.
Pete DePoe - Across 110th Street Bobby Womack - Classic. Lovely playing. Beat near the end catching the hi hat with cowbell was lovely.
One of the greatest drummers of ALL TIME! Without an iota of doubt!
Immediately went to check out that King Kong beat. Thanks, guys!
One of my favourites. Love his style
He still knows how to groove! Legend 🔥🔥
this guy is one of my absolute favorites. if your a fan of his funk drumming I highly recommend checking out the band Lettuce. Adam Deitch is one of the most amazing funk drummers I've ever heard/seen.
you might like the band cinematic orchestra sir
Cool I'll check them out, thanks :-)
David is top notch. I've been playing this for years and didn't even realize it. Weird.
0:40 - That snare is KIIIILLLLER! My Ludwig sounded that good when it was brand new, then my "friend" broke the lever and it never sounded as crispy again.
The guaguanco quote at the end of the intro performance is 💯 🔥🔥🔥
Can’t wait to try this out; much thanks to drumeo and David Garibaldi for excellent lesson. (How could one give this a “thumbs down”-sad haters.)
The one and the only David Garibaldi! Incredible forever.....
I can't wait to join the King Kong Beat Club! Thanks for the amazing lesson, David G!
Genius! Thanks to David Garibaldi we all play the way we do today!
David I got that monster thing from you in the 80s I love Drums because off you my brother out there.
One of my favorite drummers of all time.
Great lesson! I've always enjoyed listening to Garibaldi's syncopated beats. I love to use them when playing church worship music. It gives the percussion section a much fuller sound. Some of my co-musicians have a hard time with it and prefer I play more simple and less syncopated rhythms. But since I play more by ear and they have to read music in order to play, I can see why they might complain. Anyhow, great lesson Drumeo, keep up the great work!
They have a problem with it BECAUSE IT DOESN'T SOUND GOOD! It is EASY to tell when a musician stops serving the music and starts serving his ego...and you do this in a CHURCH of all places?!?..... Jesus, please save this one from the TRUE "Devil's music" (Music played to glorify self, rather than to uplift the spirits of others)....I just had a vision of Jesus walking into your church, while you are mid-paradiddle, and kicking your drumset over. "Turn not my Father's house into a house of Jack-offs!"
I tap this beat out with my right and left hand ALL DAY. I never knew it had a name. I'm a righty drummer. Thing is, I tap it out starting with my left hand so I need to teach it to myself to lead with my right hand so I can place it on a snare with my left. Glad this has a name!
things like these are crazy... Since I was little I always "played drums with my teeth" when I liked a song. One day, I had the idea of googling it up and turns out lots of people do this same thing, including Dave Grohl from Nirvana/Foo Fighters, and even Paul Gilbert (guitarist) has a song titled "My Teeth Are a Drumset"... Not related to the original topic so much, but every drummer has a bit of crazy I guess, so it's good to know I'm not the only lunatic out there hahaah
FeelingShred I play with my teeth as well!
FeelingShred Been drumming on my teeth since high school myself. Not do uncommon. You use what's available.
+FeelingShred Wow, on your teeth? How does that work? I've been tapping my feet and slapping my thighs, belly and chest since before I can remember but it's never occurred to me that I could use my mouth! (other than beat-boxing, which I do too).
Ben W Best way I can explain it is this (this is probably NOT good for your teeth):
First of all, it's not nearly as loud as beat boxing. It's very "inside of your head." I tend to do it all with my mouth closed, keeping it all internal. The kick drum sound I make is from tapping the middle of my bottom two front teeth near the tips in the back of my top front teeth. Find a sweet spot you like
The snare sound is from biting down on all teeth at once. Be gentle. Another snare sound can be gotten from rapidly dragging your front teeth away from each other at a slight off center angle. Use a bit of pressure when you do this.
High hat/ghost notes are through subtle up and down biting and rubbing motions of mostly the front teeth, usually in 8ths of the tempo.
Focus on your big accents like your kick and snare, and the subdivision 8ths fall into place.
Dr. "G" is my hero! Best funk cat next to Clyde Stubblefield. Finally, King Kong in 3 stages...headed to my kit asap before I forget! Lol Thanks for posting variations on ghost notes on hi hat, accents on snare...blows my mind! The layering is cool, especially with a swing. THANKS Jared for having David on your videos!!😎🤘🥁
My favorite drummer has retired! Good luck David! 🥁
Being a guitarist, this is a cool lesson, 'cause it definately fits on rhythm guitar playing as well!
I remember in 1979 I moved to L.A. and went to Downtown Los Angeles. There was a free concert. Tower of Power were the main act.. We were far back and suddenly there's a" Crowd swell" everybody just stamped. It was scary but once TOP started it was cool. When my band in 80's did ' What is Hip I gained whole new respect for him. Anyway good video.
I've only ever really heard him in the context of ToP records, so this is really interesting. I never quite comprehended how integral Rocco's bass playing was to his sound, and vice versa. They both sound (to me) kind of naked without each other. (Not that they sound bad, they are both really good players obviously!) I can't think of any two rhythm section players who are so sonically joined at the hip.
Great drummer and pedagogue, his methods, books with play along tracks are great to learn and improve the funk and fusion jazz drumming, . I've studied his book the funky beat .
Dave Garibaldi and TOP rule! this led me to discover redbone beyond the classic come and get your love, their such a great band as well
How does it sound a thousand times better when David plays the beat
Because of his bisexual coordination.
He's the master.
Try play it in paradidles only, very soft with accentuation. Over and over again. Then slowly start experimenting, you will get it down.
I'm so glad you are well and ok and on your feet again drumming I hope your guitarist is okay as well plus I love your stuff mr David garibaldi
Matthew Goodwin This was before David was hitz
ohh right since it was recently uploaded i thought he was okay
super simple switch, but completely reinvigorates the groove - great information
Great beat. FYI, that kind of cymbal bell pattern isn’t necessarily the invention of any one player. Floyd Sneed in Three Dog Night did similar stuff in the late ‘60s, early ‘70s. The style is real natural to play once you figure out how it works, but mindbending at first because it’s so different from playing straight 8ths in the right hand. Love the kick patterns Garibaldi uses when he’s stretching out early in the video ...
Seems like Jeff Porcaro's work on Toto's "Africa" track was built along the same lines.
DG, you are the King Kong of drumming. Everyone copies you. But you're the real deal!
thank you for this, im still a beginner but im trying to learn as much as i can. This is awesome (:
Bought one of DGs books years ago, he taught me about Lin ea Drumming, Thanks Dave xx
Glad Dave got his right foot doubles back after the accident. Sounds fantastic Dave!!
Wow, just applied this on the kit. Easy to learn, but tough to master. Especially when you throw in other drums + accents. Personally, I can't wait to work on this easy to remember pattern, with so many possible variations. Cheers David and Drumeo!
holy crap this changes everything, thanks so much for this
so much love right now!
Cool beat! Took me a week to get down without having to think about it. I like the layered paradiddle effect--beats the straight paradiddle beat I learned (sorry Steve Gadd). I've been practicing with the HH on 2 &4 and some crashes on 1. I'm gonna try working this into some live tunes once I practice getting in and out of it a bit more.
Get well soon Dave! All the best wishes...🙏