That Sneaky Drum Fill | Drum Lesson

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  • Опубликовано: 26 июл 2024
  • Alright drummers, in this lesson I will teach you a fun way to sneak a bit of spice into simple fills. This one isn't about blowing people doors off, it's about finding a balance between the chops swimming around in your head, and the fills that you SHOULD be playing when you are on a gig. Enjoy it, practice it and most importantly... make it your own!
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Комментарии • 478

  • @thomaaz
    @thomaaz 4 года назад +237

    your ability to explain and teach is almost as impressive as your drum skills.

    • @mikeslessons
      @mikeslessons  4 года назад +18

      Much appreciate Thom! That's my true passion :)

    • @do8671
      @do8671 4 года назад +9

      Exactly, you said it right thomaaz!

    • @Cyb3rSix
      @Cyb3rSix 4 года назад +5

      Lol, yeah. When I started learning to play drums and people are telling me what rudiments are called and how to mouth them, all I said was WTF. That sounds made up lol. It's only until you begin to advance you understand it like your grandfather explaining his bowel functions.

    • @freshlikeme383
      @freshlikeme383 3 года назад +1

      Low key diss

  • @roncannell4665
    @roncannell4665 4 года назад +18

    I too did all those wedding gigs, my wife still thinks I am a drummer and I haven't had a kit for about 40 years ( I'm 80 ). But when I sit down my thighs are a set of Ludwigs, a hard surface is my practice pad. Inthe kitchen, I'm Buddy Rich. Wolf Trap is my theme music. I guess once a drummer, always a drummer. Love your RUclips sets.

    • @BobSchoepenjr
      @BobSchoepenjr 4 года назад +1

      haha RON your comment made my day! Say hello to your family. Grts from Belgium, and be safe.

    • @roncannell4665
      @roncannell4665 4 года назад +2

      @@BobSchoepenjr Hi Bob, thank you for getting in touch with me, so good to hear from you and meet my family. All my best to you all, I'm happy to know you, We drummers, past or present need to stick (no pun intended) together.

  • @samnzdrum
    @samnzdrum 4 года назад +10

    Sometimes I get a bit nervous watching drumming videos online because I can find it incredibly daunting watching a really talented drummer play something so great and make it look so easy. But I find you so inspiring. You make me want to continue learning as much as I can on the drums :)

  • @TranquillShot
    @TranquillShot 4 года назад +18

    0:09
    Oh my god, after all of these years - someone has mapped my brain activity

    • @mikeslessons
      @mikeslessons  4 года назад +1

      LOL!!! Welcome to the club :)

    • @TranquillShot
      @TranquillShot 4 года назад

      @@mikeslessons
      Feels good to hear it from someone else's point if view, you know? Haha, cheers buddy! 🤘

  • @filomeelo
    @filomeelo 4 года назад +7

    "Playing with confidence takes so much repetition, that's where the confidence comes from."

  • @jonathanbormann5077
    @jonathanbormann5077 4 года назад +6

    I love your example of the "I've been learning that fill," followed by the awkward "yeah"....it's like you know me. 😂

    • @mikeslessons
      @mikeslessons  4 года назад +2

      Jonathan, I wouldn't know to say it unless I had been through it myself... MANY time, LOL

    • @jonathanbormann5077
      @jonathanbormann5077 4 года назад +1

      @@mikeslessons haha, we probably all have at some point.

    • @jonathanbormann5077
      @jonathanbormann5077 4 года назад +1

      @@mikeslessons random question, have you ever listened to the band Lettuce?

    • @mikeslessons
      @mikeslessons  4 года назад

      @@jonathanbormann5077 Yep, Adam and I are good friends. Lettuce is amazing!

    • @jonathanbormann5077
      @jonathanbormann5077 4 года назад

      @@mikeslessons should have figured...lol. Listening to their new album and I'm blown away. Lovin it.

  • @Mo_Ketchups
    @Mo_Ketchups 4 года назад +5

    I’ve never seen nor heard of this cat. With the ocean of channels like these, I’m SURPRISED to find this guy! He’s “friendly and INforMATIONAL!”
    No bad ego; no fronts; no age-inappropriate vines or dyed lettuce; and really unique topic niche (here for SURE). I’m SUBBED! A nice balance between Harry Miree and Nate. 🤘🤙

    • @mikeslessons
      @mikeslessons  4 года назад +1

      AJ Constantine Thanks AJ! That means a lot my friend. Glad ya found me :) 🙏🍵🙏🍵

    • @BobSchoepenjr
      @BobSchoepenjr 4 года назад

      AJ Constantine : we forgive you😂

  • @jonnohoare
    @jonnohoare 4 года назад +7

    Finally, an online drum tutor who gets to the point quickly, like it, v cool.

    • @mikeslessons
      @mikeslessons  4 года назад +1

      Awe man... thank you so much 🙏🍵🙏🍵

  • @stufromsaturday3957
    @stufromsaturday3957 2 года назад +8

    "Ooh I worked on that fill! Here it comes..." 🤣 I thought that was just me! Another great lesson Mike, thank you. Very happy to have found your channel. 👌👍🥁👊

  • @jnbugayong
    @jnbugayong 4 года назад +5

    That snare sounds so good I had to re-watch the whole video because I couldn't focus on the fill hahaha

    • @mikeslessons
      @mikeslessons  4 года назад

      Thanks 🙏🙏🙏 and... NO snare mic :)

    • @jnbugayong
      @jnbugayong 4 года назад

      @@mikeslessons Exactly why I can't help but listen to it more than the explanation of the fill 😂

  • @silence2245
    @silence2245 4 года назад +3

    For some artists I love their playing, for some I love their representation, for some it's something else. But for Mike... He's the whole package of a great drummer, a great teacher and a guy with keen sense of representation (Visuals, Videography, content, everything... ). I learn so much from him.
    I dream to meet you one day, Mike!!! ❤️

  • @christthight4976
    @christthight4976 3 года назад +5

    You're not "a "drummer.....you're "THE DRUMMER" ...your not lucky To have a gretsch drum kit, the drum kit is lucky To have you!!!😁 you truly are passionate human being , you not only make me wanna be a better drummer , but a better personne To ! I just discover you a month ago , after à few year of stopping playing drum , now i'm going back on the kit !! Merci beaucoup Mike !! Greeting from the province of Québec !!

  • @jackmotus4372
    @jackmotus4372 4 года назад +3

    As a wedding drummer and pop session drummer - @0:08 this is EAXTLY what is going through my head!

    • @mikeslessons
      @mikeslessons  4 года назад +1

      LOL! I wasn't kidding at all. Before this career that I have now it was all cover gigs and weddings and man... I was CHOPPING out in my head while playing Girl From Ipanema 😂😂😂

  • @JosephFerrantelli
    @JosephFerrantelli 4 года назад +3

    Absolutely love this Breakdown for sneaky fill. But damn son your video editing is something out of Hollywood brother! Talk about adding some “paprika” and “spice”. It's not just in your playing and way of explaining complex Drumming skills but your video editing "chops".... Are stellar! That's some serious spice right there too! 👊👍

  • @droopydoc55
    @droopydoc55 4 года назад +4

    How dare you suggest that something like 3:05 ever happened to me?
    OK, maybe once or twice. It’s a great way to get the band’s instant attention!

  • @george9065
    @george9065 4 года назад +3

    3:05 has that ever not happened to me? 😂😂

  • @chuva6488
    @chuva6488 4 года назад +3

    5:23 thats me, the best mouth drummer in town.
    My man you are an amazing teacher!

  • @bennettkautz4813
    @bennettkautz4813 4 года назад +4

    I love how he talks about a fill like it’s a person. This dude cracks me up😂

  • @drumbummpops7618
    @drumbummpops7618 2 года назад +2

    "I'm afraid you have underestimated my sneekyness". Sneeky sneeky. Very cool. Love your enthusiasm and skill .

  • @zacflynn375
    @zacflynn375 4 года назад +5

    Ok I’m in. Love your energy.

  • @saulsb9
    @saulsb9 4 года назад +11

    3:05... I’ve been there more times than I can count 🥵

  • @traviswoodall6547
    @traviswoodall6547 4 года назад +2

    This is great. Picked it up very quickly and already came up with “my” versions for use from now until the day of time, lol. Thanks Mike

  • @Cuzjudd
    @Cuzjudd 4 года назад +4

    the beginning was hilarious

  • @thomasandrews114
    @thomasandrews114 4 года назад +2

    You’re the man Mike. Your attitude is as accomplished as your chops bud. Stay safe 🇨🇦

  • @JayStiqs
    @JayStiqs 4 года назад +5

    3:06 Had me laughinggggggggg

  • @TheDrumhead54
    @TheDrumhead54 4 года назад +5

    That was great Mike!

  • @Tiger1016.
    @Tiger1016. 3 года назад +2

    So much fun finding your channel! So entertaining, short and to the point, and enlightening for a rusty barely intermediate. Getting back into drums after a 12 year hiatus, being an average wannabe guitarist forever, and learning how to play drums back then from Rock Band. Random youtube suggestion brought me here, and I am having fun digging through the library of fun and helpful stuff! Happy New Year and byeya 2020!

  • @oscargarzajr5799
    @oscargarzajr5799 3 года назад +1

    Just started watching a few of your videos and I have to say, I just love your energy and enthusiasm. You make it fun to want to learn new things. Thanks!

  • @wesleyaustin2951
    @wesleyaustin2951 4 года назад +3

    Oh man this fill feels good.. I needed something to get me out of the boom deck of Doom

  • @clarissadutra247
    @clarissadutra247 4 года назад +3

    Looove it. Really awesome methodology and great “music” humor. Thanks for putting these videos out

  • @xmurrell
    @xmurrell 4 года назад +2

    Awesome video, made me laugh a few times. Definitely one of the most laid back, non scripted, authentic drum lessons out there!

  • @PhillinRoyal
    @PhillinRoyal 4 года назад +2

    Great attitude. Love it.

  • @benoitlambert100
    @benoitlambert100 4 года назад +2

    i just love this guy...always great lessons.

  • @MrRiverz88
    @MrRiverz88 4 года назад +1

    must be around 10 years on from when I started watching you're videos. Spent a bit of time on your live lesson. I'm still learning new things form you!
    Cheers for the education!

  • @YarielDrums
    @YarielDrums 4 года назад +1

    This is my first time watching any of your videos and I instantly subscribed..
    You are a natural, thank you for explaining it so well!!.

  • @coottrammell3829
    @coottrammell3829 Год назад +1

    Just saw this clip... Infectious fun... Mike, you are a great teacher... Breaking out the metronome today and getting to it!
    Thanks...

  • @bernardoguzmanarnao
    @bernardoguzmanarnao 4 года назад +1

    Great video Mike, sounds very clean and fluid thanks for sharing!

  • @robertojacobfleck
    @robertojacobfleck 4 года назад +2

    Awesome lesson as always Mike. That solo was insane!

  • @raymartin9129
    @raymartin9129 3 года назад +1

    You sir are amazing, mad props to you.

  • @curtisA39712
    @curtisA39712 4 года назад +4

    Tasty stuff man! So simple, yet so effective!

  • @brandonraehl5059
    @brandonraehl5059 4 года назад +2

    Great lesson! flam-floom-shlempy-doom 4:10. Life changing

    • @mikeslessons
      @mikeslessons  4 года назад +1

      There really is a whole life worth of lesson in flam-floom-shlempy-doom :)

  • @metalking21
    @metalking21 4 года назад +5

    Am I the only one thats been dying to see him play that monophonic ride up on the wall. I think it would pair nice with the transition ride

    • @mikeslessons
      @mikeslessons  4 года назад +3

      Are you talking about the one all the way to the right of your screen? That's no Monophonic ride. That's a prototype (1 of 2). I have one and Benny has one. It's the closest thing I've ever heard to an old 60's K ride.

    • @metalking21
      @metalking21 4 года назад +2

      @@mikeslessons wow thats awesome, would love to hear that thing. Cheers

  • @augustengqvist
    @augustengqvist 4 года назад +4

    That’s some “flata sloom slipie dome” action

  • @railansilvadrum6353
    @railansilvadrum6353 4 года назад +4

    Virada TOP, agressiva e suave ao mesmo tempo👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

  • @borisrecke
    @borisrecke 4 года назад +2

    you are such a good teacher !!!

  • @edma22
    @edma22 4 года назад +5

    Damn! Just stumbled across this and instantly subbed. Amazing energy, amazing drumming and really motivating to get behind my kit and put in the time it takes to learn this fill. Thank you for really exceptional content! Now off to consume the rest of it:)

  • @ArkaEasyRiders
    @ArkaEasyRiders 4 года назад +3

    Beautiful fill. Talking of spice, Gadd did it ALL the time in terms of sneaking things in, and HOW!
    Mike, I've been on your channel since 2005, just wanted to take this time to let you know how positive a dude you are, on too of being a fab instructor and of course, a killer drummer! Hope to meet at 21 Drums some day :)

    • @mikeslessons
      @mikeslessons  4 года назад +1

      Oh man, have you ever heard that BOMB he snuck into We're In This Love Together by Al Jarreau? Bananas! Thank You for all the kind words my friend.

    • @ArkaEasyRiders
      @ArkaEasyRiders 4 года назад

      @@mikeslessons That, and EVERY Paul Simon record, ever. He's my number 1, and as I get older, I understand why He is Gaddfather. There really isn't a quartet like him, Vinnie, Porcaro and Carlos Vega. Vinnie is an 👽, but these FOUR guys, man: pocket, feel, taste, the RIGHT things for a song. All my life, I have had ONE goal: to be a SONG drummer, and you definitely know what I mean. That's also why I'm a HUGE fan of Ash. I HAVE to meet the bunch of you guys. Damn this pandemic!

  • @mbozzon1
    @mbozzon1 4 года назад +1

    Great lick. Thanks so much, Mike!!!

  • @mrthundaboots
    @mrthundaboots 4 года назад +3

    Yes,my man! Another great one!

  • @LeoPerantoni
    @LeoPerantoni 4 года назад +2

    Your energy is so great in these videos. gets me excited to try and study these things you show. I love it!
    I have one critic though... It needs more Juneau!

  • @HeshO-yi3hh
    @HeshO-yi3hh 4 года назад +2

    Just amazing!!!

  • @lucsierra540
    @lucsierra540 3 года назад

    Hey Mike, Thanks for your lessons, I really LOVE your grooves man, I'm learning a lot and sometimes add some of your grooves into my band's songs. It works great ! Thanks again !

  • @aronomaoileoin9603
    @aronomaoileoin9603 4 года назад +1

    Great lesson one of the best I've seen in a while!

  • @suntroman3287
    @suntroman3287 4 года назад +3

    You're great man! Tank you so much for sharring you're knowledge with us!You've got a new subscriber :) God bless you and greetings from Romania!!!!!!

  • @wretced8601
    @wretced8601 4 года назад +2

    Always awesome 🖤

  • @matttdrum
    @matttdrum 4 года назад +3

    Thank you for all do do be do and all of the great shabakbaboo groovy stuff and enthusiasm. I am like sooo close to buying on of your lessons pack things. ( I do own your Linear book and it is killer !.., great source)

  • @Tekkerue
    @Tekkerue 4 года назад +7

    3:07 _"yeaaaaaahhhhhh"_ 😂

    • @mikeslessons
      @mikeslessons  4 года назад +1

      LOL, we've all been there a few times :)

    • @Tekkerue
      @Tekkerue 4 года назад

      ​@@mikeslessons right..... only a _"few"_ times...... 😶lol

  • @ekaterinasogny
    @ekaterinasogny 3 года назад +3

    Hillarious! Thank you!

  • @d0peeyez92
    @d0peeyez92 4 года назад +1

    You make it so easy to learn 🔥

  • @jeffhy3931
    @jeffhy3931 4 года назад +1

    Love it!! Your videos are always so much fun to watch.

    • @mikeslessons
      @mikeslessons  4 года назад

      Jeff Hy Thanks a ton Jeff 🙏 🍵🙏🍵 That means a lot bro :)

  • @bryceloria4487
    @bryceloria4487 2 года назад +1

    Great instructions!!🥁

  • @christophmeirich5928
    @christophmeirich5928 3 года назад +1

    It Makel so fun listening to your drums!!!! 🙂 greetings from germany Christoph 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @janstauble8440
    @janstauble8440 3 года назад +1

    great man!great drumming!

  • @d0714dsg
    @d0714dsg 4 года назад +2

    This is great.....simple, nasty, and funny as hell. Good Stuff Mike....thx.Stay safe!

    • @mikeslessons
      @mikeslessons  4 года назад +1

      So glad ya dig it my friend! 🙏🙏🙏

  • @jesusalejandro9614
    @jesusalejandro9614 4 года назад +2

    Too sneaky and spicy fills as always Mike, never change!

    • @mikeslessons
      @mikeslessons  4 года назад +2

      I couldn't if I tried, lol Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

  • @vmail19
    @vmail19 3 года назад +5

    Omg I keep watching the first 20 seconds... its so true!!!! 🤣

  • @aaronswearingen3708
    @aaronswearingen3708 4 года назад +3

    Aaaaand just like that, I'm subscribed. Great video. I shall now proceed to pilfer through all your vids and anxiously await the new ones. Also, I enjoy your fluent drum-speak. Spot on!!

  • @andrewwarrendrums8969
    @andrewwarrendrums8969 4 года назад +1

    Such a cool fill! 🙌🏻

  • @francescoparis1395
    @francescoparis1395 4 года назад +1

    This is freaky awesome!

  • @ashleycrashdissinger8021
    @ashleycrashdissinger8021 4 года назад +1

    Yer awesome. And ya keep good time and have good timing. I was just going through a confidence thing trying to make a video of my own it's not rocket surgery but sometimes we need to hear what we already know. Keep up the good work and thank you.

  • @OleksandrBanashko
    @OleksandrBanashko 4 года назад +1

    Awesome. Thanks Mike !!!

  • @Ashroyer86
    @Ashroyer86 4 года назад +4

    What you said in the intro, is me! Lol.

  • @loyodea5147
    @loyodea5147 4 года назад +1

    Oooh this is a really cool fill that I wouldn't know how to break down from hearing (or watching) in full speed. Cool video and thank you!

  • @cool_dude_like_really
    @cool_dude_like_really 4 года назад +4

    This is tasteful
    And the video is very nice too, you got me

  • @artcorvolet
    @artcorvolet 4 года назад +1

    Dude, great teacher!

  • @rio4drums
    @rio4drums 4 года назад +3

    Your teachings are so
    entertaining 🥁😅👍🏼

  • @d.d.b.5228
    @d.d.b.5228 Год назад

    Your a good teacher.
    Thanx for your lessons

  • @juliovalerioarditiamoroso690
    @juliovalerioarditiamoroso690 4 года назад +1

    Hola Mike.
    Qué maravilla envolvente es este fill. Abrazo en cuarentena desde Buenos Aires Argentina.

  • @BrandonScottDrums
    @BrandonScottDrums 4 года назад +2

    3:07 resonates with me hard! HA SO TRUE.

  • @NFrads
    @NFrads 4 года назад +2

    Love your energy and enthusiasm. New sub.

    • @mikeslessons
      @mikeslessons  4 года назад +1

      Thank you Nathan, that means a lot. Now for the big question... did ya practice it? 🙏🍵🙏🍵

  • @jimwarnock1250
    @jimwarnock1250 4 года назад +1

    Awesome communication, relevant, and inspiring! Like your enthusiasm, too.

    • @mikeslessons
      @mikeslessons  4 года назад

      Jim Warnock Man, thank you so so much!

  • @Szpongiel007
    @Szpongiel007 4 года назад +1

    Lovely fill. Will try out.

  • @giannibadeau3344
    @giannibadeau3344 4 года назад +2

    Dude you are an amazing teacher!
    Don't stop!

    • @mikeslessons
      @mikeslessons  4 года назад +1

      Gianni Badeau Gianni, I really appreciate that man. I promise to not stop teaching if you promise to not stop practicing :)

  • @Enforcer0623
    @Enforcer0623 4 года назад +1

    Great lesson... Not used to leading with my right hand when I start a fill on the snare... So this is helping with that weakness... Love it man!

    • @mikeslessons
      @mikeslessons  4 года назад

      Eric E Gutierrez Awe man, that’s so great to hear!

  • @bryanauer
    @bryanauer 3 года назад +2

    Love your feel! You are a monster

  • @ozziep123
    @ozziep123 3 года назад +1

    My love for this man and his teachings grows with each video. Can't wait to commit this to muscle memory. Pat Boone is outta here baby! Thank you sir.

    • @mikeslessons
      @mikeslessons  3 года назад

      You have no idea how much I appreciate that Ozzie! Thank you 🙏 🍵🙏🍵

  • @jamesthefirst_8147
    @jamesthefirst_8147 4 года назад +5

    first time watching one of your videos. love the energy! and what a great lesson, thank you :D

  • @abheeknath453
    @abheeknath453 4 года назад +3

    Great video, I was intrigued by the title and was sold in the first 20 seconds
    Edit: Your kit is also extremely nice too

    • @mikeslessons
      @mikeslessons  4 года назад

      Awe man, thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed the lesson 🙏🙏🙏

  • @sonnydayz5447
    @sonnydayz5447 4 года назад +2

    You light up my life

  • @bradprather6749
    @bradprather6749 3 года назад +1

    nice lick, thanks for sharing.

  • @audhen1
    @audhen1 4 года назад +2

    Nice lesson! I call it compression and expansion :D
    Or tension and release.
    cramping a lot of strokes and then the release with a few simple ones.
    Much like building tension with dissonance and relieving the listener with the resolution in beautiful harmonics.

  • @danielsummerville5805
    @danielsummerville5805 Год назад +1

    I know Mike says he's more of an instructor now, but my GOD this man can PLAY.

  • @chadwhite8856
    @chadwhite8856 4 года назад +1

    So sick! man I love this!!!

  • @LJDrumsTV
    @LJDrumsTV 3 года назад

    Thank you very much for the great lesson.

  • @kowboy83ra
    @kowboy83ra 4 года назад +1

    Mike, this is why I subscribed to your channel: pure beast licks with devilish taste. Keep it up my man.

    • @mikeslessons
      @mikeslessons  4 года назад

      Are ya trying to make me cry? 🙏🙏🙏

  • @Drummer12ify
    @Drummer12ify 4 года назад +2

    That thing you did at the beginning is something i do when i want to keep better time :D

  • @mitetparon8695
    @mitetparon8695 3 года назад +2

    Waaaoooowww !!!
    X'cellent !!!
    So much fun !!!
    🥁🎵🥁🎵🥁🎵🥁🎵🥁🎵🥁🎵🥁🎵

  • @artix8957
    @artix8957 3 года назад +1

    grazie sei veramente bravo e simpatico quanto spieghi gli esercizi

  • @francescom1846
    @francescom1846 4 года назад +2

    Sei un grande, grazie

  • @bloozman6634
    @bloozman6634 3 года назад

    No where near being able to do this yet, but I did go and get that metronome app! Can’t wait to try it out.