I played the beat for Bo Diddley himself to see if he approved of it. He didn’t correct me, he said it was right. I wasn’t exactly sure but I was pleasantly surprised to hear him say it was good. I’ve seen him correct most drummers including the drummer from U2. I know I wasn’t the greatest drummer in the land but this was one of the beats I play well. Thank you Bo, I’ll never forget you.
trying to teach this to my niece, so I looked for a video reference that helps her along when I'm not there and I found a proper one. good job Sir. I also didn't know Bo played the drums and that beat himself, you never stop learning. thanks for this video!
Wow … You're story about being corrected by the man himself is a revelation to me. Because like you, myself and everybody else I know has been doing it wrong since day one. Whenever working with the BD beat either live or in the studio, I would apply the classic 123-45 pattern to; the kick drum, the bass line, the guitar, and anything else making noise at the time! But, if we want to properly honor Bo, and get the impact we're after, we could start by … doing it correctly. This certainly affects the feel of the groove and it's important to lay it down the way Bo intended. Thank you for sharing this : )
"Clave" learned from the man himself*** Bo. Diddley...i thought that was it and you confirmed it. Wow love the story of the drum consult by the boss No Diddley himself...thats a beautiful story I love it
The chap at my local music store in New Zealand told me the story of how he played in a supporting band for Bo Diddly when he came over, and how Bo asked the drummer to play the beat and then corrected him as to what he wanted. I guess Bo did this with every backing band he played with.
Out of all of Bo Diddley's repertoire I think only the song "Bo Diddley" has this kind of drum groove. So drummers please don't play this on every song just because Bo Diddley wrote it or it is supposed to be in his style. Listen to his albums. Thanks. BTW check this out. Bo Diddley playing drums himself: (41:00) ruclips.net/video/ZxqumaiTycc/видео.html
Ive always just played the accents, so this helps and adds a layer of complexity (for me) to the beat.. question: when you go to the snare are you accenting a left beat that wasnt previously accented (for the snare hit)or changing your sticking to 2 lefts on the snare hit? it feels like that snare hit should be on the right hand? I feel like i am overthinking it wayyy too much
When I played for Bo, the first thing he told me was........."whatever you do, don't play no f'n BoDiddly Beat"!......I SWEAR that's a true story......I SWEAR i is!!!
IF anybody reads this comment, I am interested to know. Can you use this Beat in your own song and release it without having to go through any copyright ordeal?
Not really but there is constant RLRL action while the pattern gets accented. The dynamic difference between unaccented notes and accented notes is up to the player.
Wow … You're story about being corrected by the man himself is a revelation to me. Because like you, myself and everybody else I know has been doing it wrong since day one. Whenever working with the BD beat either live or in the studio, I would apply the classic 123-45 pattern to; the kick drum, the bass line, the guitar, and anything else making noise at the time! But, if we want to properly honor Bo, and get the impact we're after, we could start by … doing it correctly. This certainly affects the feel of the groove and it's important to lay it down the way Bo intended. Thank you for sharing this : )
Wow … You're story about being corrected by the man himself is a revelation to me. Because like you, myself and everybody else I know has been doing it wrong since day one. Whenever working with the BD beat either live or in the studio, I would apply the classic 123-45 pattern to; the kick drum, the bass line, the guitar, and anything else making noise at the time! But, if we want to properly honor Bo, and get the impact we're after, we could start by … doing it correctly. This certainly affects the feel of the groove and it's important to lay it down the way Bo intended. Thank you for sharing this : )
Cool that you start reminding everyone that this is basically a clave beat, which you find all across Caribbean music as well.
I played the beat for Bo Diddley himself to see if he approved of it. He didn’t correct me, he said it was right. I wasn’t exactly sure but I was pleasantly surprised to hear him say it was good. I’ve seen him correct most drummers including the drummer from U2. I know I wasn’t the greatest drummer in the land but this was one of the beats I play well. Thank you Bo, I’ll never forget you.
That’s awesome.
That's sick bro!
Larry Mullens Jr. is an experienced drummer, who Bo knew would respond to feedback.
He would treat an unknown differently.
3:40 i like Bo's version - very cool backstory on him sharing it with you. great video.
trying to teach this to my niece, so I looked for a video reference that helps her along when I'm not there and I found a proper one. good job Sir. I also didn't know Bo played the drums and that beat himself, you never stop learning. thanks for this video!
That's a great Story about Bo Diddley teaching you how
to play that song. Thanks for showing us the right way you rock.
Too amazing that you can even play that. Awesome!
I have posted this to Facebook. I am not a drummer, but this is sooooo interesting, even for people who aren't musicians.
You had a private lesson on the beat from Bo Diddley himself?!! I am so jealous!
Tombstone Harry Studios on stage during soundcheck before performing with him. Surreal.
Thanks for the lesson. I've heard it played many different ways through the years. Very cool to hear how Bo Diddley saw it. Many thanks!!
Whenever I hear the snare variant, it reminds me of Hyperventilation by The Brian Jonestown Massacre.
Got the good time music and the Bo Didley beat.
Intro to 'She has Funny Cars' by the Jefferson Airplane uses this beat.
Great! Many thanks! I´ve seen Bo Diddley 2 times live. I love this groove!
Very clear explanation, solid demos. Thank you, sir!
Wow … You're story about being corrected by the man himself is a revelation to me. Because like you, myself and everybody else I know has been doing it wrong since day one. Whenever working with the BD beat either live or in the studio, I would apply the classic 123-45 pattern to; the kick drum, the bass line, the guitar, and anything else making noise at the time! But, if we want to properly honor Bo, and get the impact we're after, we could start by … doing it correctly. This certainly affects the feel of the groove and it's important to lay it down the way Bo intended.
Thank you for sharing this : )
"Clave" learned from the man himself*** Bo. Diddley...i thought that was it and you confirmed it.
Wow love the story of the drum consult by the boss No Diddley himself...thats a beautiful story I love it
you had the knowledge from the legend himself!!!!!
primal scream, and U2 had some great idols!
The chap at my local music store in New Zealand told me the story of how he played in a supporting band for Bo Diddly when he came over, and how Bo asked the drummer to play the beat and then corrected him as to what he wanted. I guess Bo did this with every backing band he played with.
True Capricorn
Excellent lesson
Thank you!!! This has been so helpful!!!
I am 55 years old!
Not all new players are young.
Thanks for this Lesson!!!
So grooove!!!
I am impressed and I learned a lot. Is the backing track at the end available?
rack tom to floor tom is good..
I hear this and the snare intro pattern from Two Princes springs to mind
This is the basis beat according to the band's drummer
Koren Moscovich Cool I didn’t realise
Love it
Awesome
e.g. U2's "desire" and Primal Screams "movin' on up"
...and bass drum pattern in "Rosanna".
Just starting to learn this Beat to work on my dynamics. What would be the recommended sticking? RL all the way through? Thank you.
Yes, alternate RL sticking throughout but adding flams is always an option?
Thank you much!
Out of all of Bo Diddley's repertoire I think only the song "Bo Diddley" has this kind of drum groove. So drummers please don't play this on every song just because Bo Diddley wrote it or it is supposed to be in his style. Listen to his albums. Thanks.
BTW check this out. Bo Diddley playing drums himself: (41:00) ruclips.net/video/ZxqumaiTycc/видео.html
Ive always just played the accents, so this helps and adds a layer of complexity (for me) to the beat.. question: when you go to the snare are you accenting a left beat that wasnt previously accented (for the snare hit)or changing your sticking to 2 lefts on the snare hit? it feels like that snare hit should be on the right hand? I feel like i am overthinking it wayyy too much
Whatever works for you, at this tempo either hand can comfortably strike the snare.
cover request Bo Diddley Roadrunner !
petey twofinger ooh ok I’ll get on that
When I played for Bo, the first thing he told me was........."whatever you do, don't play no f'n BoDiddly Beat"!......I SWEAR that's a true story......I SWEAR i is!!!
I believe it.
If you want to play Rosanna, the Bo Diddley beat is not irrelevant lol.
I guess if anyone has the right to show you how to properly execute the "Bo Diddley Beat" its Bo Diddley!
Hi what is the count for this beat
IF anybody reads this comment, I am interested to know. Can you use this Beat in your own song and release it without having to go through any copyright ordeal?
Yes, a beat cannot be copy written. Only lyrics and melody can be copy written.
Came form Mr brownstone
Great drummning but very poor sound of your acrylics..
Sounds better without the snare here
Does this have ghost notes?
Not really but there is constant RLRL action while the pattern gets accented. The dynamic difference between unaccented notes and accented notes is up to the player.
Wow … You're story about being corrected by the man himself is a revelation to me. Because like you, myself and everybody else I know has been doing it wrong since day one. Whenever working with the BD beat either live or in the studio, I would apply the classic 123-45 pattern to; the kick drum, the bass line, the guitar, and anything else making noise at the time! But, if we want to properly honor Bo, and get the impact we're after, we could start by … doing it correctly. This certainly affects the feel of the groove and it's important to lay it down the way Bo intended.
Thank you for sharing this : )
Wow … You're story about being corrected by the man himself is a revelation to me. Because like you, myself and everybody else I know has been doing it wrong since day one. Whenever working with the BD beat either live or in the studio, I would apply the classic 123-45 pattern to; the kick drum, the bass line, the guitar, and anything else making noise at the time! But, if we want to properly honor Bo, and get the impact we're after, we could start by … doing it correctly. This certainly affects the feel of the groove and it's important to lay it down the way Bo intended.
Thank you for sharing this : )