*Uptempo Jazz Ride* Cymbal Technique Lesson Drummer Ralph Peterson Playing Fast Swing Fast Tempo

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  • Опубликовано: 4 июн 2011
  • Go to JazzHeaven.com/ralph for more FREE Ralph Peterson Videos! This was an excerpt on Playing Fast aka Uptempo Jazz Ride Cymbal Technique from Ralph's "Jazz Drumming Demystified” Instructional Video. Jam-packed 2h 20min Lesson, 60-min Interview, 4 Quartet Performances & 4 Play-Along MP3s, PDFs & lots MORE.
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    For nearly 30 years, Ralph Peterson has been one of the most distinctive and recognizable drummers in jazz. His talent and drive as a drummer, composer, arranger and bandleader set him apart as a Master among his peers. In 1980, Ralph was accepted into the Jazz Studies program at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Some of his teachers there included Kenny Barron, Paul Jeffrey and drummer Michael Carvin.
    Peterson met master drummer Art Blakey in 1983. A few months after sitting in, Blakey called Peterson (then a college junior) to play along side him in his two-drummer big band. This was for a performance at the Boston Globe Festival. Ralph continued in the Jazz Messenger Big Band until Blakey's passing. Peterson takes seriously the honor and responsibility of being the "Last Messenger Drummer" and later paid homage to Blakey on his 1992 recording "Art." In 1985, a year after his graduation from Rutgers, Peterson was hired to perform with piano giant Walter Davis Jr., as well as with trumpeter Jon Faddis. Ralph has since become a member of the jazz elite. His recording and touring resume includes jazz greats like Terrence Blanchard, Branford Marsalis, Stanley Turrentine, David Murray, The Count Basie Orchestra, Betty Carter, and Michael Brecker.
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  • @ACDCBoy62
    @ACDCBoy62 9 лет назад +88

    I love how he's leaning back at 1:34 like he just stepped on the gas in a fast car.

  • @MegaLJ3
    @MegaLJ3 9 лет назад +57

    Many years of experience and trial and error all wrapped up in a 6 minute free video. It don't get any better than this. Thanx Ralph.

  • @user-ws7ge7sm4m
    @user-ws7ge7sm4m 3 года назад +5

    thank you for the music :( live forever Ralph!

  • @chungiemunchin
    @chungiemunchin 11 лет назад +13

    Thanks for demystifying something that looks much harder than it is. I've found that the key to playing fast in any genre is relaxation of the hand and overall body. I am just learning to play a fast ride and it is coming along. However, I've a little ways to go before I may be able to play it like you. Thanks again!

  • @craigjackson3612
    @craigjackson3612 7 лет назад +3

    Probably the simplest explanation of this technique that I have ever heard. Excellent!

  • @skyboundzoo
    @skyboundzoo 8 лет назад +44

    props to the bassist too...
    gud gawd

    • @noblejoeharris9536
      @noblejoeharris9536 4 года назад +1

      He be fingering it so passionately, women around 20 miles have their ovaries explode around him

    • @farshimelt
      @farshimelt 3 года назад

      Right, he doesn't have any rebound to help him, has to move his fingers for every note.

  • @madchops82
    @madchops82 11 лет назад +1

    Different strokes for different folks. Very nice technique.

  • @MsCjwoody
    @MsCjwoody 3 года назад +3

    R.I.P. RALPHIE!!! I will never forget our childhood years in Pleasantville N.J.! We played together on the Little League team and "BOY", how Ralph was a beast on the trumpet in the jazz ensemble and the P.H.S. Band. GONE TOO SOON!!!

  • @billheideman4322
    @billheideman4322 6 лет назад +2

    Wow, THANKS! It all made sense when you said "like throwing a dart!" Now I'm relaxed and burning up the ride cymbal.

  • @Fredshon
    @Fredshon 11 лет назад +5

    One of the greatest explanation about a technique that it has been hiden for the youngest drummers. Great!!! God bless you, man!!!

  • @rondolce
    @rondolce 11 лет назад +2

    Nice little touch. I've been trying to get those fast triplets for a while.Thanks.

  • @65luds20
    @65luds20 9 лет назад +4

    Man, you are not only a great player, you are a fantastic teacher.

  • @tedrid100
    @tedrid100 11 лет назад +2

    great jazz drummer

  • @erichernandohernandezespin5445
    @erichernandohernandezespin5445 3 года назад +5

    Rest in peace, Ralph.

  • @Jaydoug99
    @Jaydoug99 3 года назад +4

    REST IN PEACE Ralph !!

  • @drumamaxas
    @drumamaxas 12 лет назад +1

    i wish i was black too!!!! but if somebody wants really to play like a black, he needs a lot of work on drums!! Ralph thank you a lot!!! George from Greece (Music is the only thing that really helps me in these difficult years)

  • @hexbadge
    @hexbadge 9 лет назад +4

    What a stunning player, great teacher and a very engaging personality. Love Dezron's smile. He really is enjoying himself.

  • @mtndewman1022
    @mtndewman1022 8 лет назад +57

    1:34

    • @BustedTs420
      @BustedTs420 8 лет назад +15

      lmao that face is fucking primo

  • @brenmangood
    @brenmangood 12 лет назад +2

    Bosphorus cymbals are a thing of beauty!

  • @markwalkerdrums
    @markwalkerdrums 11 месяцев назад +1

    Love you and miss you, Ralph! Rest in power. 🙏

  • @yironflas
    @yironflas 11 лет назад +2

    i love the face he makes while playing

  • @rongrassi9114
    @rongrassi9114 4 года назад +4

    What a great lesson! Thank you for explaining this, Sir.

  • @averyclarke7394
    @averyclarke7394 3 года назад +1

    Truly in jazz heaven now sir

  • @castlehilldude
    @castlehilldude 12 лет назад +3

    You Sir, are a drumming god! That is an excellent explanation. Thank you!

  • @JorgeAndresGonzalez
    @JorgeAndresGonzalez 11 лет назад +2

    Excellent lesson! Its true that instinct will make you try to hold your breath and hit harder... Discipline is needed to master this

  • @octaviofuzzface
    @octaviofuzzface 12 лет назад +2

    Many thanks Ralph for sharing your knowledge!

  • @The007Javiercito
    @The007Javiercito 11 лет назад +1

    I´m trying to learn to play jazz. Today I did a big step ahead!

  • @maksqwe1
    @maksqwe1 8 лет назад +5

    I can see and hear their passion in this video. Very informative and inspiring. Thank you.

  • @majorjessecarnes5303
    @majorjessecarnes5303 8 лет назад +5

    KILLER drum technique!!!! I learned more in this 6 min video than I have in my entire life in percussion [ yes, I had poor form ]. Superb!!!!!

  • @dirkdaring2000
    @dirkdaring2000 11 лет назад +2

    Great lesson. I've been looking to solve the fast and quiet dilemma.

  • @kc5tng
    @kc5tng 10 лет назад +7

    That was like the Staples commercial's Big Red Button - "That was easy~!!! I really appreciate that helpful instructional video - once in a while, something that appears to be extremely difficult is only something simple with a twist that is easy to execute as this is. I never play this style of music but its one more little addition to my "arsenal" of useable tools. Thank you so very much~!!!

    • @farshimelt
      @farshimelt 3 года назад

      The same technique works for straight 16th's.

  • @erdemero
    @erdemero 10 лет назад +1

    what I think about this video that it is just such very good that makes every drummer should keep in mind because muscle and breathing issues are really important

  • @realself1
    @realself1 11 лет назад +4

    Great video. relaxation is all important, and training the left foot to stay relaxed and steady is the biggest challenge. good work Ralph, and thanks for posting

  • @publiusPolis
    @publiusPolis 10 лет назад +1

    Mr Peterson, your swing is huge. Thanks man.

  • @Adrumz
    @Adrumz 12 лет назад +2

    Mr Ralph plays so beautiful and also He has an amazing Ride cymbal technique!! Ricardo. from Brazil.

  • @TimothyBolivar
    @TimothyBolivar 9 лет назад +1

    I gotta learn this, like seriously.

  • @icecreamforcrowhurst
    @icecreamforcrowhurst 12 лет назад +1

    this man's technique is a thing of beauty unto itself

  • @DarthBoEar
    @DarthBoEar 10 лет назад +1

    Lovely.

  • @onesnarkybrit
    @onesnarkybrit 11 лет назад +1

    Thanks Ralph. A good, cogent description.

  • @electraluxx
    @electraluxx 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks! The easy tempo “all day I can do this relaxed” shifting to the upbeat tempo was very informative.

  • @drummerchef851
    @drummerchef851 10 лет назад +1

    Mr Peterson, always loved your playing, we share a hometown and I worked for someone you know very well (10-1 or 700 should tell you who). A lot of great drummers from here. God bless!

  • @eugenemolfarov5346
    @eugenemolfarov5346 4 года назад +1

    You are cool man and drummer, big bro!

  • @EddieJCampos
    @EddieJCampos 11 лет назад +1

    Excellent explanation and demonstration! look forward to more.

  • @tonyarchermusic1
    @tonyarchermusic1 12 лет назад

    Mr. Peterson was, and still is, one of my ALL TIME FAVORITE MUSICIAN! I have enjoyed this lesson IMMENSELY! GOD BLESS YOU Mr. Peterson and please take care of yourself because we need you BROTHER! Much Love and PEACE to you and yours.
    Tony Archer

  • @jduke6
    @jduke6 11 лет назад +1

    fantastic video! Your expertise is much appreciated.

  • @smataure
    @smataure 11 лет назад +1

    This is really great, thank you for sharing this wonderful video of how to swing so fast. I'm trying right away and it makes so much more sense for my practise! Thank you.. Sam

  • @Dardrum
    @Dardrum 11 лет назад +1

    Totally impressed by that

  • @minusdrumsPlusEd
    @minusdrumsPlusEd 9 лет назад +1

    I'm at the office right but I can't wait to get home to try it out. The lesson is as tight and economical as your playing. Great stuff!

  • @robertdevoy3119
    @robertdevoy3119 6 лет назад +1

    I like how the toms are positioned.

  • @greenforddrums
    @greenforddrums 8 лет назад

    love this. Good lesson.

  • @44wb39
    @44wb39 11 лет назад

    Excellent technique instruction. Thank you.

  • @007gumshoe
    @007gumshoe 12 лет назад +1

    Great time and i learned alot!

  • @edmcclary
    @edmcclary 7 лет назад +1

    wow!! great explanation. love your attitude!!

  • @Lehamic
    @Lehamic 11 лет назад

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

  • @dynasticlight8706
    @dynasticlight8706 2 года назад

    Betty Carter ,was an Amazing instrumentalist / Vocalist. Used ,many talented Drummers etc. God Bless.

  • @chungiemunchin
    @chungiemunchin 10 лет назад

    I'm still working on this technique but I am getting it down (finally). I've worked on it off and on for a while now. Thing is, I feel capable of playing some good jazz with the exception of up tempo stuff. I don't want to live in fear anymore of the leader calling an uptempo tune and me dying on the drums trying to keep up instead of setting the pace. This is THE technique that John Riley, Ed Soph and now Ralph teach. Get this and I'm ready to play with some playas!

  • @vincentbuonora8477
    @vincentbuonora8477 Год назад

    Simply great lesson! Thanks ❤

  • @nadir6661
    @nadir6661 8 лет назад

    I love this guy he way of teaching is so amazing........

  • @TheSetite
    @TheSetite 11 лет назад +1

    Amazing! Thanks for the info.

  • @josecarlosortiz8519
    @josecarlosortiz8519 7 лет назад

    Cool style. Thank you for sharing.

  • @cymcyn
    @cymcyn 12 лет назад

    Thank you! Great lesson!

  • @thesnakeskinboots4271
    @thesnakeskinboots4271 8 лет назад

    Very very cool and you sir have good structure in your lesson teaching

  • @mranonymous1966
    @mranonymous1966 12 лет назад +1

    Totally inspiring!!!! HUGE thanks Ralph!!!!!!

  • @jgalindor
    @jgalindor 9 месяцев назад

    Amazing!

  • @TheHemmes
    @TheHemmes 10 лет назад

    very clear and good Henk

  • @webstercat
    @webstercat 11 лет назад

    The video at 5:17 it one of the best examples of the technique I've seen and I've watched a lot of them to understand this technique. All I can think of the explain the feel is bounce and fluid with the hands becoming a spring mechanism. Thanks Much!

  • @sabshga
    @sabshga 9 лет назад

    Thank you for posting. Great breakdown!

  • @geoffmasondrums
    @geoffmasondrums 12 лет назад +1

    great explanation, thanks!

  • @cksh11223
    @cksh11223 10 лет назад +1

    thx a lot, i've wonder it for a while, very useful!

  • @taigndrums5465
    @taigndrums5465 6 лет назад +2

    "throw it like a dart or throwing knife", Ralph chill dude
    btw very helpful video

  • @megamatt1915
    @megamatt1915 2 года назад +1

    rest in peace ralph ❤️

  • @khashidehghani3282
    @khashidehghani3282 8 лет назад

    Thank you so much

  • @dan_gabriel
    @dan_gabriel 2 года назад

    Brilliant!

  • @RobertoHewitt
    @RobertoHewitt 11 лет назад

    Great lesson sir!!

  • @garypugh1153
    @garypugh1153 6 лет назад

    great jazz cyms !

  • @djalexmac
    @djalexmac 12 лет назад

    Whoever disliked this video aint a drummer.... Technique bang on the money, bit full on the way he describes it but hes right.... Technique is everything

  • @Wightonian
    @Wightonian 12 лет назад +1

    Hi Ralph, that's a great help and cool too!
    Thanks from Terry.

  • @jaisentorres7607
    @jaisentorres7607 6 лет назад

    the man who made lyndon rochelle a beast !
    Mr. Peterson a living legend !!!

  • @musicaetudo1
    @musicaetudo1 12 лет назад +1

    Excelente vídeo !!!!!!!!!!

  • @Laligahabanera
    @Laligahabanera 10 лет назад

    Really nice Thanx!

  • @DiogoMaia2
    @DiogoMaia2 8 лет назад

    Great lesson. Greetings from Brazil.

  • @azraygun
    @azraygun 9 лет назад +1

    Thank you Master Ralph Peterson- you are showing me what I need to know...(you are cool),,,

  • @hananshells8055
    @hananshells8055 3 года назад

    Thank you sir!

  • @LegionofLoom
    @LegionofLoom 10 лет назад +1

    Fantastico!

  • @MarioAtheonio
    @MarioAtheonio Год назад

    Bassist KILLING IT!

  • @Hiramb100
    @Hiramb100 5 лет назад +1

    4:00 helps me a lot! Thank you!! And great groove!

  • @jts024
    @jts024 11 лет назад +1

    hell, I even held my breath WATCHING this video

  • @Suprkn1
    @Suprkn1 11 лет назад +1

    nice, i like it.

  • @SteveToccoDrummer
    @SteveToccoDrummer 9 лет назад +1

    Bravo!!!

  • @Ravivharshanee
    @Ravivharshanee 12 лет назад

    very cool lesson...

  • @arthurwashburn7624
    @arthurwashburn7624 9 лет назад +2

    I just learned something. :) Fulcrum muscle instead of All Wrist. Awesome stick control. I'm going to start using this...

  • @afrojazzensamble448
    @afrojazzensamble448 8 лет назад

    Masters off de masters wonderfull

  • @joseanaya9037
    @joseanaya9037 10 лет назад

    Great!!!!! explanation!!!!! Thanks!

  • @trebo70
    @trebo70 12 лет назад

    Nice lesson.

  • @garyridge3745
    @garyridge3745 10 лет назад +2

    Just great!

    • @rodleao
      @rodleao 10 лет назад

      Fantastic!!!!

  • @PhaseConverterampV
    @PhaseConverterampV 4 года назад

    Great vid, thanks for posting.

  • @colin6768
    @colin6768 10 лет назад +1

    Excellent. I always wondered about the technique behind fast jazz ride playing. John Riley, the guy who wrote "The Art of Bop Drumming has a cool video about this as well.

  • @chrisevanz
    @chrisevanz 10 лет назад

    Very clear, very helpful ... thank you :)

  • @ShartimusPrime
    @ShartimusPrime 8 лет назад +3

    Great lesson, thank you.

    • @DF3R18
      @DF3R18 2 года назад

      Holy shit the great Shartimus is before us! Órale you really out here fam ✊

  • @ELVINGIO
    @ELVINGIO 12 лет назад +1

    bravo!