Steve Gadd - Dear Alice

A commenter asked me to break down Steve Gadd's amazing solo in Chick Corea's "Dear Alice" off of The Mad Hatter record. As a Steve Gadd fanboy, I couldn't resist! Thank you Ito for the suggestion. This video is for you! Er...and anyone else interested in learning from one of the greatest drummers of our time, the incomparable STEVE GADD!!
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[@itokatsu3790]

I was so moved with your video. I really appreciate your great breakdown of the solo. In this video, you talked to me as if in person! I also like your comment "This video is for you!". I will practice this solo as much as I can !

[@JulianFernandez]

subbed!

[@JulianFernandez]

thanks so much!

[@thecreativedrummer5546]

You're welcome!

[@marieginocchio222]

Great drum solo by a great drummer on a great song on a great album by a great composer. That's my breakdown.

[@thecreativedrummer5546]

Agreed!

[@earldrum]

Great transcription, you really put in the time one this one. Great drumming as well! I subbed! Also, I love the drum kit are you use 8x8, 8x10, 10x12, 12x14 on the toms, 16x22 kick? I have same walnut finished Gretsch kit … slightly different sizes! Great work! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@thecreativedrummer5546]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Not gonna lie, Steve Gadd has been a huge influence on me....as well as just about every other drummer on the planet. :) I bought that Gretsch kit in 80s. It's by far my favorite. I stopped using it live cuz it was taking a beating. Now it never leaves my studio. Cheers!

[@earldrum]

@@thecreativedrummer5546 I have the same kit I bought in college in 1979. It’s never leaves my studio as well! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@MsRiccig]

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