Listen...as a drummer... I have heard this groove "attempted" by more musicians than I can count. However, I have NEVER heard it played this clean and consistent (INCLUDING THE CLAPS) EVER.... J-ROD...you are the man Bro!!! Real Talk
@@lawnside82 Prince wrote it, Prince and Morris produced it, the actual beat was 'programmed' by David Garibaldi, then it was 'performed' by JellyBean.
I've been playing drums and producing music wayyyy before you were born. I was playing drums in a band even when this song was released. This song blew our minds as drummers. We all attempted it, but NONE of us could get it exactly like the record. YOU sir just demonstrated to me what I previously thought was impossible. This is THE BEST version I have ever seen from a live drummer. WOW!!!
I remember when this came out. Funk was hot in those days and when this came out, the drum beat and the lead was beyond even the JBs. Just from and for my own personal ears, I never liked the clap and the organ. Right now though, I'm going to search this one on the tube and lean back into those old glory days of the funk!
Man this has been my kryptonite!..im 50 and started drumming in 7th grade!.. never could get this one, wish Prince could have seen this!..superb job bro
Finally! Somebody got it right! The high-hat and snare parts are what makes it so hard to play. And even the very best drummers stumble on this beat. They usually play the snare on the 2 and 4 (even Jellybean does this), and NEVER play the high hat right. But YOU and John Blackwell nailed it! I can play it correctly also with claps, but RUclips removed my video. Great job and thanks for the excellent breakdown.
Dude I’ve practiced that beat when it first came out believe it or not I’ve come pretty close but my brother you nailed it surprise to hear David Garibaldi had something to do with it will definitely subscribe thx
Wow I'm very impressed. I've seen many people play this pattern, many quite well, and some with actually very good takes on it. Don't think I've ever heard anyone play it that well. Something always seems to be a little off. Like others, I was starting to think it really couldn't be reproduced right live. From what I understand, Prince preferred usually the Linn Drum because of drummers tendency to improvise and not stay totally in the pocket throughout the entire song. And what people unfamiliar with the song may not realize, is that it's a very long song. So even when it seems like some are actually really on it, it seems they can never hold the intricate pattern for long.
Bro I'm old school and just looked up this groove to see who was the drummer, assuming it was a machine. But had no idea YOU could handle it. Ain't nobody bad like you!👍
YO BRO.... I HAD AN ARGUMENT WIT MY BROTHER ABOUT THIS PARTICULAR DRUM PATTERN WEN WE WERE YOUNGER...I TOLD HIM THAT IT HAD 2 B A DRUM MACHINE, & THAT NOONE COULD POSSIBLY PLY THAT PATTERN, @ THAT SPEED...😂, 1st & FAR MOST ITS 1 OF MY FAVORITE SONGS EVA... ITS SIMPLE, BUT ITS 2 THA POINT, ( IF U DIGG ME )😝... jus wanted 2 thank U 4 this BRO‼️ ur tha 1st person I've Eva seen play this. & not only did u jus break it dwn n sections, but u REALLY KILT IT 🥁💯❌️🚀👀.. LOVE, PEACE, & RESPECT 🫡 I LOVE MORRIS DAY & THA TIME, & I MISS PRINCE RIP 1 OF THA GREATEST 2 EVA DO IT 🌹🕊🕯....🤲🏾
Still the funkiest drumbeat ever. This song never bores me. This is entirely on point, i recreated it on a Oberheim DMX a few years ago. On stage the Claps are not played by the Drummer (Jelllybean) but by whoever serves as Morris"s Valet. Best recreation and analysis of this beat i've seen so far. I'm not a drummer but a synth guy...but i cam do the whole chereo of the song....lol
That is by far the best tutorial I’ve seen regarding breaking down this complex groove. And also the historical fact that Dave Girbaldi was drummer who played the pattern. Dope👊🏾
Grew up in the era. Love the TIme! Have always held the belief that this drum sequence could not have been performed by a human. Belief structure destroyed years later...and amazed to learn how complex this particular song segment really is to perform. My appreciation of the song in particular has risen immensely for the Time and the illustrator! Simply...Wow! Bravo!!!
I've listen to and watched a great man drummer play and explain the 7779311 groove. No hyperbole, yours is the best breakdown of the hi-hat I've seen. No over explanation. Just 'this is how it's played slowly'; this is how it's played faster. Thank you for a great example.
Amazing MASTERCLASS! Hearing those 32nd notes AND the clap in 'real time' at 123 BPM was really something, it was insanely clean & precise! Man... J-ROD, you really impressed the stank out of me.
Inspiring, definitely, I'm turning 58 march 31st and when ever I think that I'll never become a real drummer YOU J, Kaz Rodriguez and the Orlando drummer revive my dream!!
Bravo Brutha! I use to play this groove back in the day but I use to lead with my left hand which was a lot easier for me. I figured it out and could play it pretty consistent with fills BUT never with the CLAP! You figured it out and Brutha you are the only one that I have seen or heard do the complete groove. You Sir are in a lane by yourself and now that you've broke it down I'm sure that others will follow your lead and take it to another level. I'm in my 60's now and I can't hold this down like I use too. Love your playing! I am a fan! Keep climbing!
You are the Real! I remember showing 777 to my vice principle/choir director who was a drummer, when it came out... Shout out to Rod Cathy It was a moment! Amazing work, Sirs!
I’ve heard this played by a ton of different artists. This, by far is the best I’ve heard it covered…ESPECIALLY when you played the claps that’s ridiculous skill.
If anyone can play777-93-11 as far as l am concerned YOU ARE A DRUMMER! WOW! This has brightened up my day! In the next video can you play the whole song ? I would love that. WOW! PRINCE WOULD BE PROUD! 🤩🤩👍
I’ll be 60 in November 2024. I have been playing drums since 12 years old. I remember when the Time came out with 777-9311. They are one of my favorite bands. I’ve been listening to younger drummers and particularly drum covers of this song. J-ROD you are the first I heard to play all parts. Massively Impressive!!!!! You may never respond to this message but I want you to know that I’m so glad you cultivated your blessing from GOD. You are amazing. I listen to you and Stanley Randolph all the time.
He got it! I have heard so many drummers tried to play this pattern and they just can't quite get it. But you bro got it! Very well done. Prince would have been proud.
NO PRINCE WOULDNT HAVE BEEN PROUD, HE WOULD HAVE GOTTEN JEALOUS AND FIRED HIM LIKE EVERYONE AROUND HIM, THAT GOT TOO BIG, OR DRAW MORE ATTENTION........LOL, LET THE TRUTH BE TOLD, PUT PRINCE WAS A GENIUS, WISH HE WAS STILL HERE, HIM AND MJ GONE TO SOON. xoxo😁😁😁😋😋😋😛😛😛😎😎😎🤣🤣🤣
Smh. Sick! Killed it and made it look so simple. I only her one other person cover this with a tutorial and he played it correctly but YOU the first I seen play the back track clap and not miss a drop! EXCELLENT BRAH! The first time I saw you do WITH fills, I WAS A FAN FROM THAT DAY.
Best rendition I've heard, EVER!!!!! Many have tried and most have failed. You, my brother, knocked it out the park, bases loaded!!!! You hit the game winner in the NBA final!!!! Great work, my brother, GREAT WORK!!!!❤😊
my favorite ATL drummer. heard this song yesterday on the Groove on SXM, had to see if someone covered it and of course it would be one of the GOATS doing thanks man. now i need to go practice
Listen I know this is all about the drums but one can’t ignore that this song contains the most incredible guitar solo of all time. This song was light years ahead of it’s time.
I always read/heard that the drum track is a combination of Prince AND Morris, overdubbed on that Linn program by David Girabaldi of Tower Of Power -- That's why it's completely impossible to recreate in concert...Even the great Jellybean could never get it quite right when playing it live....
Thanks for recognizing David Girabaldi and the Tower Of Power. The most funky drummer that I know of that should be recognized. TOP fans know what's hip!
THE ONLY person on RUclips to play this beat correctly!! EVER!!! And THE ONLY tutorial on RUclips that will show you exactly how to play it!! Thank you, my friend! THANK YOU!! Been waiting for a LONG time for this!
One of my favorite drum beats!!!! I was a teenager when this album came out... was memorized, listening to how the drums were being played. Wondered if Jellybean’s hands could actually move THAT fast!!! What a DOPE break down of how it was programmed!!! Thanks, Brotha!!!!
I love this song, one of my faves of all time. Although I’ve heard the original was a drum machine, my gut wants me to believe they played it live on the track. Dope recreation. One of the best I’ve heard.
J Rod: I’m glad to hear musicians giving you your props on the breakdown of this beat. Amazing video for real… This is my main phone ring, and it is my grandbaby girl’s favorite beat @ 19 months old. I can’t wait to see her face watching your amazing craftwork. Well done sir… 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Just phenomenal!! I’ve been watching people try to live play the drum part since the song came out and have never heard it played this clean! 🔥🔥Ur drumming would sound even better with the correct bass line in the backing track!
JRod you are something else man and the history of one of my other favorite drummers who I admire so much Mr. David Garibaldi made me laugh with tears because he is so dynamic like you. Your awesome!!
No one has hit this beat quite like this! Heard you in another video that included fills with toms and it completely BLEW MY MIND! Awesome Job! 😳👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
They keep crediting a Dave for programming the original drum beat. Read Morris Day's book ("Princely Funk") and the "Purple Rain Era Studio Sessions". Prince used to come up with stuff, then SHOW PEOPLE HOW TO DO IT, then throw their name in to take credit for his work because he didn't want to be seen as doing too much. He often went uncredited for his instrumental work (for example, guitar on Madonna's 🎶Like a Prayer🎶). He made up an entire fake producer named Jamie Starr who he credited with his Time work. It's best to ask the people who WERE ACTUALLY IN THE STUDIO WITH HIM. Early 80's: Rick James even said that he purposely stole Prince's pre-programmed drums and used them for his concert (then returned them with a thank you note 😂) as revenge for how Prince "stole" his dance moves. He knows who programmed Prince's drums! Read his autobiography.
@@jdfodio I imagine that very first drum machine was pretty basic, so I think your background info is correct. If that came pre-programmed then everybody would have used that drum pattern back in the 1980's.
This tutorial was great stuff👍🏾👍🏾 Never would have thought about the programming behind the beat. Nice historical perspective and I think you are on 2 something with these breakdowns. Loved every second of it and nice to finally hear you speaking for a change.
Doc, i’ve been periodically wanting to revisit this song ever since it came out when I was in high school. I’m playing keys now more than anything, but I still appreciate the breakdown!
Ay J-Rod, that was the best breakdown of the "777-9311" beat that I've ever seen. Your technique is flawless! - Also, although I'd heard that the beat was done on a Linn LM-1, I had no idea that it was a David Giralbadi program! Wow, how awesome is that. Thank you for the enlightenment my brotha'! Keep bangin' that kit bro'. 😎
Excellent brotherman! I've heard many people play the beat, some are really good but you've gotten this shit tight as hell. This is THE best I've heard the hihat done with the beat and it's particularly 🔥 since you add the clap which I've never seen anyone else do. Honors to you bro
In the 80s this is one of those drum beats we would talk about as a challenge to say the least, we all knew it was a drum machine but watching this played on acoustic….excellent. Thank you
Sweet , i turned my brother who's another artist on the sticks , he reminds me that he's still looking forward to anything upcoming of This brother . Lol my brother said i sure know how to locate real skills . I slap the keys around an just stuck on real passion for the game of real music an how it comes together of a genuine creation of sound
I knew it. I knew that it wasn't humanly possibly to execute this groove accurately. But you seem to play this beat live much better than Jelly Johnson himself. Thank you.
Listen...as a drummer... I have heard this groove "attempted" by more musicians than I can count. However, I have NEVER heard it played this clean and consistent (INCLUDING THE CLAPS) EVER.... J-ROD...you are the man Bro!!! Real Talk
How about the Chris McBride version? I'm a laymen. What is wrong with McBride's version?
@@Nya48506 heard it, was not as accurate.
@@thecouldntbe How about the Pocket Queen?
@@Nya48506 Wait, Pocket Queen did this? Where can I find the vid??
AGREED.
That Minneapolis Sound is simply amazing...you did Prince and The Time justice.....this is FIRE!
Prince played drums as wells as programmed the Linn drum
extremely hype that i stumbled across your page! You’re so darn talented brothaman. 🔥🙌🏾 big ups to you.
I thought jelly bean did that beat...
@@lawnside82 Prince wrote it, Prince and Morris produced it, the actual beat was 'programmed' by David Garibaldi, then it was 'performed' by JellyBean.
@@TheWinterShadow but the drum beat was arranged by Prince
I've been playing drums and producing music wayyyy before you were born. I was playing drums in a band even when this song was released. This song blew our minds as drummers. We all attempted it, but NONE of us could get it exactly like the record. YOU sir just demonstrated to me what I previously thought was impossible. This is THE BEST version I have ever seen from a live drummer. WOW!!!
He doesn’t have it 100% but I think it’s the best I’ve heard
Dude, I've NEVER heard ANYONE play this as well as you did!! AND with the claps!!! KILLED it!!!!!!!
I remember when this came out. Funk was hot in those days and when this came out, the drum beat and the lead was beyond even the JBs.
Just from and for my own personal ears, I never liked the clap and the organ. Right now though, I'm going to search this one on the tube and lean back into those old glory days of the funk!
Four and a half years later, and I still watch this!
Man this has been my kryptonite!..im 50 and started drumming in 7th grade!.. never could get this one, wish Prince could have seen this!..superb job bro
The best I've ever heard this played by a live drummer.
I have NEVER seen anybody play this live, this well. There is always a noticeable lag between the hats and the snare/clap. You are extremely talented
Your rendition of this groove is just genius bro. I'm no musician but I know one when I see one.
Finally! Somebody got it right! The high-hat and snare parts are what makes it so hard to play. And even the very best drummers stumble on this beat. They usually play the snare on the 2 and 4 (even Jellybean does this), and NEVER play the high hat right. But YOU and John Blackwell nailed it! I can play it correctly also with claps, but RUclips removed my video. Great job and thanks for the excellent breakdown.
Blackwell was the man! Super nice person outside of being a masterclass musician.
The story behind this groove is crazy!!!!
Dude I’ve practiced that beat when it first came out believe it or not I’ve come pretty close but my brother you nailed it surprise to hear David Garibaldi had something to do with it will definitely subscribe thx
Thank you for the way you simplistically broke down one of the iconic FUNK drumbeats in music history!
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that was SO clean!!! I have NEVER heard anyone recreate it without programming.
Prince was a master at coming up with grooves. He did things with a drum machine that no one had.
yep, i heard he even used one to keep a door with a poorly fitted lock closed.
You walked all over this beat on that kit bro !
Prince would be proud ✊🏾💯
You got it man! Me, my hubby, and 7 yr old daughter are rocking to this🔥🔥🔥🔥
Wow I'm very impressed. I've seen many people play this pattern, many quite well, and some with actually very good takes on it. Don't think I've ever heard anyone play it that well. Something always seems to be a little off. Like others, I was starting to think it really couldn't be reproduced right live. From what I understand, Prince preferred usually the Linn Drum because of drummers tendency to improvise and not stay totally in the pocket throughout the entire song. And what people unfamiliar with the song may not realize, is that it's a very long song. So even when it seems like some are actually really on it, it seems they can never hold the intricate pattern for long.
Bro I'm old school and just looked up this groove to see who was the drummer, assuming it was a machine. But had no idea YOU could handle it. Ain't nobody bad like you!👍
J-ROD bro you Tackled this beat like a JEDI Master!!! Salute !!!!
YO BRO.... I HAD AN ARGUMENT WIT MY BROTHER ABOUT THIS PARTICULAR DRUM PATTERN WEN WE WERE YOUNGER...I TOLD HIM THAT IT HAD 2 B A DRUM MACHINE, & THAT NOONE COULD POSSIBLY PLY THAT PATTERN, @ THAT SPEED...😂, 1st & FAR MOST ITS 1 OF MY FAVORITE SONGS EVA... ITS SIMPLE, BUT ITS 2 THA POINT, ( IF U DIGG ME )😝... jus wanted 2 thank U 4 this BRO‼️ ur tha 1st person I've Eva seen play this. & not only did u jus break it dwn n sections, but u REALLY KILT IT 🥁💯❌️🚀👀.. LOVE, PEACE, & RESPECT 🫡 I LOVE MORRIS DAY & THA TIME, & I MISS PRINCE RIP 1 OF THA GREATEST 2 EVA DO IT 🌹🕊🕯....🤲🏾
Still the funkiest drumbeat ever. This song never bores me. This is entirely on point, i recreated it on a Oberheim DMX a few years ago. On stage the Claps are not played by the Drummer (Jelllybean) but by whoever serves as Morris"s Valet. Best recreation and analysis of this beat i've seen so far. I'm not a drummer but a synth guy...but i cam do the whole chereo of the song....lol
That is by far the best tutorial I’ve seen regarding breaking down this complex groove. And also the historical fact that Dave Girbaldi was drummer who played the pattern. Dope👊🏾
I totally agree with you and within a few minutes i allready could play it, now i have to play it million times to let it sounds funky
Never seen anyone add the claps after all these years, excellent!
Grew up in the era. Love the TIme! Have always held the belief that this drum sequence could not have been performed by a human. Belief structure destroyed years later...and amazed to learn how complex this particular song segment really is to perform. My appreciation of the song in particular has risen immensely for the Time and the illustrator! Simply...Wow! Bravo!!!
I've listen to and watched a great man drummer play and explain the 7779311 groove. No hyperbole, yours is the best breakdown of the hi-hat I've seen. No over explanation. Just 'this is how it's played slowly'; this is how it's played faster. Thank you for a great example.
Me too…everyone I heard always said that it was impossible to play it live. You’ve really done a great job!!! I love this groove.
BY FAR the best cover of this, period. Thanks for not skipping the details my guy. Perfect.
Amazing MASTERCLASS! Hearing those 32nd notes AND the clap in 'real time' at 123 BPM was really something, it was insanely clean & precise! Man... J-ROD, you really impressed the stank out of me.
Great job breaking down one of the greatest funk drum patterns ever created
Mpls native and drummer here, since 1975. You rocked this, J-Rod! I will be practicing this with my drum set and this video!
Inspiring, definitely, I'm turning 58 march 31st and when ever I think that I'll never become a real drummer YOU J, Kaz Rodriguez and the Orlando drummer revive my dream!!
Bravo Brutha! I use to play this groove back in the day but I use to lead with my left hand which was a lot easier for me. I figured it out and could play it pretty consistent with fills BUT never with the CLAP! You figured it out and Brutha you are the only one that I have seen or heard do the complete groove. You Sir are in a lane by yourself and now that you've broke it down I'm sure that others will follow your lead and take it to another level. I'm in my 60's now and I can't hold this down like I use too. Love your playing! I am a fan! Keep climbing!
All these years I never knew the history behind this monster drum groove. Thank You! A master job you've done playing it & explaining it.....
Dude I’ m an OG drummer, I appreciate your breaking down the drum parts to 7779311.
You are the Real! I remember showing 777 to my vice principle/choir director who was a drummer, when it came out... Shout out to Rod Cathy It was a moment! Amazing work, Sirs!
Amazing! The coordination needed to reproduce the original track alone is mind-boggling. To say you have mastered it is an understatement.
I’ve heard this played by a ton of different artists. This, by far is the best I’ve heard it covered…ESPECIALLY when you played the claps that’s ridiculous skill.
If anyone can play777-93-11 as far as l am concerned YOU ARE A DRUMMER! WOW! This has brightened up my day! In the next video can you play the whole song ? I would love that. WOW! PRINCE WOULD BE PROUD! 🤩🤩👍
I’ll be 60 in November 2024. I have been playing drums since 12 years old. I remember when the Time came out with 777-9311. They are one of my favorite bands. I’ve been listening to younger drummers and particularly drum covers of this song. J-ROD you are the first I heard to play all parts. Massively Impressive!!!!!
You may never respond to this message but I want you to know that I’m so glad you cultivated your blessing from GOD.
You are amazing. I listen to you and Stanley Randolph all the time.
Much love brother. Thank you! 🙏🏽💯
this the best video on the internet for the best groove in history well done sir
Bro you’re the GOAT!! Prince and John Blackwell are smiling down on you!!💯💪🏿
He got it! I have heard so many drummers tried to play this pattern and they just can't quite get it. But you bro got it! Very well done. Prince would have been proud.
NO PRINCE WOULDNT HAVE BEEN PROUD, HE WOULD HAVE GOTTEN JEALOUS AND FIRED HIM LIKE EVERYONE AROUND HIM, THAT GOT TOO BIG, OR DRAW MORE ATTENTION........LOL, LET THE TRUTH BE TOLD, PUT PRINCE WAS A GENIUS, WISH HE WAS STILL HERE, HIM AND MJ GONE TO SOON. xoxo😁😁😁😋😋😋😛😛😛😎😎😎🤣🤣🤣
Smh. Sick! Killed it and made it look so simple. I only her one other person cover this with a tutorial and he played it correctly but YOU the first I seen play the back track clap and not miss a drop! EXCELLENT BRAH! The first time I saw you do WITH fills, I WAS A FAN FROM THAT DAY.
Incredible. David was the drummer for TOWER OF POWER
Best rendition I've heard, EVER!!!!! Many have tried and most have failed. You, my brother, knocked it out the park, bases loaded!!!! You hit the game winner in the NBA final!!!! Great work, my brother, GREAT WORK!!!!❤😊
I'm so glad to hear 👂you..brought me back to being in the basement with my brother back in the day playing the drums...BayArea Love 😍😎🤩💋💋💋🌉🌄🌁🌅
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my favorite ATL drummer. heard this song yesterday on the Groove on SXM, had to see if someone covered it and of course it would be one of the GOATS doing thanks man. now i need to go practice
You know the pocket's rockin' when you start nodding your head unconsciously to the beat. Amazing, man!!
Listen
I know this is all about the drums but one can’t ignore that this song contains the most incredible guitar solo of all time. This song was light years ahead of it’s time.
I always read/heard that the drum track is a combination of Prince AND Morris, overdubbed on that Linn program by David Girabaldi of Tower Of Power -- That's why it's completely impossible to recreate in concert...Even the great Jellybean could never get it quite right when playing it live....
Thanks for recognizing David Girabaldi and the Tower Of Power. The most funky drummer that I know of that should be recognized. TOP fans know what's hip!
THE ONLY person on RUclips to play this beat correctly!! EVER!!! And THE ONLY tutorial on RUclips that will show you exactly how to play it!!
Thank you, my friend! THANK YOU!! Been waiting for a LONG time for this!
Amen to that
The breakdown is great! We definitely need more tutorials from you. Thank you!
One of my fav tracks from The Time and one of the most complicated drum patterns...Bro you did that flawlessly!!
One of my favorite drum beats!!!!
I was a teenager when this album came out... was memorized, listening to how the drums were being played.
Wondered if Jellybean’s hands could actually move THAT fast!!!
What a DOPE break down of how it was programmed!!!
Thanks, Brotha!!!!
I love this song, one of my faves of all time. Although I’ve heard the original was a drum machine, my gut wants me to believe they played it live on the track. Dope recreation. One of the best I’ve heard.
this is awesome. I never thought any one person could cover that groove.
Prince and The Time are proud of you! I wouldn't be surprised if one if the members saw this clip of you and take you on! Great work!
J Rod: I’m glad to hear musicians giving you your props on the breakdown of this beat. Amazing video for real…
This is my main phone ring, and it is my grandbaby girl’s favorite beat @ 19 months old. I can’t wait to see her face watching your amazing craftwork.
Well done sir…
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Been told for years this was unplayable. My ears tell me you did it. God bless.
Yes Sir!
U killed it,
U nailed it!
BIG PROPS! 🎶🥁🎶
You're the best drummer in the World. You're my mentor. I love you so much J-rod and I like your drum style
Bravo!!! Well done!!! This song is so infectious, the drum pattern is everything. It alludes to Prince's genius.
Mean sticks. My god that is talent (and hard work) thank you!
That was a Masters class in drumming! My all time favorite song broken down!!
You are an amazing drummer! Clean and consistent! You killed it!
Just phenomenal!! I’ve been watching people try to live play the drum part since the song came out and have never heard it played this clean! 🔥🔥Ur drumming would sound even better with the correct bass line in the backing track!
I have watched many people try to do this drum beat. You sir, are the best!!!
Great breakdown!!! 🥁
JRod you are something else man and the history of one of my other favorite drummers who I admire so much Mr. David Garibaldi made me laugh with tears because he is so dynamic like you. Your awesome!!
No one has hit this beat quite like this! Heard you in another video that included fills with toms and it completely BLEW MY MIND! Awesome Job! 😳👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
The most insane drumming I've seen on youtube!
Thanks for giving David Garibaldi credit. He's been the backbone of Tower of Power for as long as I can remember! And thanks for the great tutorial!
This is a really fantastic funky groove. Prince was a Genius to create this rhythym. 💪👍🤗🙏✌❤
riccardo sassetti Prince was definitely a genius! But this drum groove was created by David Garibaldi
@@JRODSULLIVAN I'm sorry I'm Italian , probably I didn't understand exactly the video.... I'm sorry again
They keep crediting a Dave for programming the original drum beat. Read Morris Day's book ("Princely Funk") and the "Purple Rain Era Studio Sessions". Prince used to come up with stuff, then SHOW PEOPLE HOW TO DO IT, then throw their name in to take credit for his work because he didn't want to be seen as doing too much. He often went uncredited for his instrumental work (for example, guitar on Madonna's 🎶Like a Prayer🎶). He made up an entire fake producer named Jamie Starr who he credited with his Time work. It's best to ask the people who WERE ACTUALLY IN THE STUDIO WITH HIM.
Early 80's: Rick James even said that he purposely stole Prince's pre-programmed drums and used them for his concert (then returned them with a thank you note 😂) as revenge for how Prince "stole" his dance moves. He knows who programmed Prince's drums! Read his autobiography.
@@jdfodio I imagine that very first drum machine was pretty basic, so I think your background info is correct. If that came pre-programmed then everybody would have used that drum pattern back in the 1980's.
This tutorial was great stuff👍🏾👍🏾
Never would have thought about the programming behind the beat. Nice historical perspective and I think you are on 2 something with these breakdowns. Loved every second of it and nice to finally hear you speaking for a change.
Doc, i’ve been periodically wanting to revisit this song ever since it came out when I was in high school. I’m playing keys now more than anything, but I still appreciate the breakdown!
Ay J-Rod, that was the best breakdown of the "777-9311" beat that I've ever seen. Your technique is flawless! - Also, although I'd heard that the beat was done on a Linn LM-1, I had no idea that it was a David Giralbadi program! Wow, how awesome is that. Thank you for the enlightenment my brotha'! Keep bangin' that kit bro'. 😎
Man thanks. I’ve struggled trying to play that groove years. This is by far the best breakdown of how to play it.....you’re a bad ass
Wow, I learned to play this back in the 80’s but slightly different. Great chops and break down of the licks. Love it and keep up the great work!
Just saw Morris Day and Time last week in OC! Absolutely nostalgic and awesome. They performed this song! Epic!!
The breakdowns with explanations made it very easy to process the beat.
That snare sounds killer. Thanks Jrod for making this video.
You demonstrated it perfectly my brother. Looking forward to more of your videos.
Top knotch drum playing sir. Thank you
Excellent brotherman! I've heard many people play the beat, some are really good but you've gotten this shit tight as hell. This is THE best I've heard the hihat done with the beat and it's particularly 🔥 since you add the clap which I've never seen anyone else do. Honors to you bro
Thank You Soldier!!! Very helpful!! A spectacular gift to an old 80's era music lover!!! HEARTFELT...
In the 80s this is one of those drum beats we would talk about as a challenge to say the least, we all knew it was a drum machine but watching this played on acoustic….excellent. Thank you
Prince FREAKED out on these drums, I think might be his best feel ever
Yes finally a guy who is explaining it very clear slow and understandable, my compliments bro, your sound us funky as well
Sweet , i turned my brother who's another artist on the sticks , he reminds me that he's still looking forward to anything upcoming of This brother . Lol my brother said i sure know how to locate real skills . I slap the keys around an just stuck on real passion for the game of real music an how it comes together of a genuine creation of sound
This is my favorite song by the Time and I enjoyed watching Jellybean Johnson play this live. You just killed this, brother!! Got to follow you now.
Big ups J-Rod ... you did that. That drum pattern is fire !
Awesome music 🎶 ❤
You are the best that I have ever heard play 777-9311 since Jellybean...👍🏿 AWESOME!!!
Dude... you got mad skillz. To play all that and stay on point is NO joke. The claps too...shi.! Y’all bettah’ ask somebody! 🔥🔥🔥
Thank you for this drum tutorial! You break down this complex pattern nicely
This is the best I've ever heard it. Nice job dude. Didnt think this could ever be done by a human (not a machine). Props.
That was incredible! 🔥🥁🔥🥁🔥
Ah man you killed.it!!!!!! In the words of Morris Day,,"Oh Lawd, such nastiness...."You goin to jail!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I knew it. I knew that it wasn't humanly possibly to execute this groove accurately. But you seem to play this beat live much better than Jelly Johnson himself. Thank you.
not only the notes but the feel. unbelievable