Taught myself to play at five years old. I'm now seventy one. Slowed down a lot but still playing!

@arthurhill2388

4 жыл бұрын

I started playing at 15 self taught didn't have money for lessons and we didn't have no internet in the 80s and I'm now I'm 50 and I hope to still be playing 71 or 80 God willing .. my hats off to you my friend for still learning playing good for you

@anthonyjoseph8391

4 жыл бұрын

@@arthurhill2388 God bless you, and Mr. Larry, you too, who also replied and plays from 15 thru 50 now! Congrats guys, ... I love it!, ... I am now 66 yrs. young and started taping and banging on my grandmothers (who pretty much raised me) washing machine And also at the dinner table while waiting for the food to be ready when I was about 8 or so and kept at it into my early teens bugging mom and dad, Grandparents anyone to please get me a drum set because I was a drummer! lol, finally my dad brought home a used set for a gift one day and boy was I surprised and happy and couldn't wait to play them BUT there were no cymbals except there was a Hi Hat with cymbals so it was good to start with! Later I remember walking home from where my friends stood there was a pawn shop which once in a while had drums of various kinds, sometimes a set and also cymbals would come through once in a while as well but this one day I was looking and noticed a used Zildjian 16 inch crash cymbal made in Turkey and I didn't know much then but the shop owner was friends with my grandpa and said that I had a good sense for the sound, it was one of the best made and prolly wouldn't last there long so I looked at grandpa who loved me so much and he said well do you want it? Heck yea!!! And it was part of my set and other drummers for over 30 following years loved the sound and offered me money for it! No way I said, I loved it too and it was a gift from my grandpa, a hard working roofer in NYC for many years and had worked on the WTC (World Trade Center) Project as it was being built. Anyway I still have a drum set set up in my room but the last 18 months or so have not played because of a shoulder problem I expect to go because Jesus took our pains and sorrows and by His stripes we ARE healed says the written Word in Isaiah 53: verses 4 thru 6 and on, MAYBE BY THE TIME YOU READ THIS I AM PLAYING ONCE AGAIN! Thank You Lord Jesus!

@macknuggz4843

4 жыл бұрын

Taught myself at 5 as well but I'm only 18 at the moment, hope to be playing that long

@gaztard1

4 жыл бұрын

I started playing at 8. And at 13 years old was playing in bars and clubs. I did take band also so I no how to read music also. Had a scholarship to U of A in Fayetteville Arkansas but had an agent for the band and the agent kept us busy, said I would go out for a year then go to college, well we no how that turned out, I'm 52 now. Quit playing in a band at 46. Became a job. That's hard for some to understand all they say is didnt u make good money, yes I made money but I loved playing the money just a perk, this band made it a job to made me not happy to play. So now I just bought 7 piece TAMA maple shell star series sound incredible, and the new Alesis electronics, and my wife found a set of Alesis at yard sale no mesh heads but had the surge symbols $40, people calling ur playing again everybody no I am not this just for me. It will be the 1st set of drums I've ever owned that will not be in and out of trailer in and out of clubs. 71 years old LOVE IT. Hope I'm around to still alive and able to play still at that time. God Bless You, Your the man, for sure. My daughter plays. My granddaughters 1 is 6 1 is 4 they can play been teaching them since 2. But 71 WOW incredible accomplishment for sure. Keep it going and keep me up to date on you still playing from time to time. 👍😎🥁🥁🥁🥁🤘🤝🙏🙏🙏

@gaztard1

4 жыл бұрын

@@arthurhill2388 great story my friend I'm 52. Keep it going I started learning myself but then played Band in School ( yes band nerd as they used to say ) so I can read music. I am always amazed by drummers who r self taught, granny raised us to, or any musicians that are self taught. 1 musician I'm still amazed by was are lead guitarist, you name the instrument doesnt matter he can play it and play like hes played it for ever. Here's a song and he can play it. Friend that's a piano player I no can hear a song and play it back on piano but that's just that instrument. And you being self taught is incredible, love it , it blows my mind. Great story my friend, and keep it going and keep jammin. You no what I mean when in my other reply I said it became a job and the fun was gone for me. Loving it again, will not play in a band just my kids and grand kids, they love it makes me love it. So they put the fun back into drumming for me. Maybe they will join band or not there decision but being self taught is the only part that I think is the greatest think and It is killer that you did that you obviously love playing and in the END that's what really matters, great story great job to you. Awesome. 👍🤘🤝🎶🎵🎶😂🥁🥁🤜🤛🙏🙏

I'M A HUGE FAN. I'VE BEEN PLAYING DRUMS FOR 45 YEARS, AND HAD A FEW STROKES ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO. YOUR TEACHING VIDEOS HAVE BEEN A HUGE HELP. THANKS SO MUCH. YOU HAVE HELPED ME PLAY AGAIN.

@imati7319

3 жыл бұрын

Wow.

@brighamc6211

2 жыл бұрын

I’M HAPPY FOR YOU GOOD JOB

Love this. For coming back to this: 1. 3:10 „I think I can“ 2. 4:50 Splat Boon & 6:40 Smells Like Teen Spirit 3. 7:36 Debbie Boon 4. 10:08 Pat Boon Debbie Boon 5. 12:04 „I gotta pee“

7:25 felt like the sneeze that never comes

@StephenTaylorDrums

4 жыл бұрын

😂🤣

@drumcovers2222

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂

Even as an "advanced" drummer going back to the basics keeps your playing tighter and more mature sounding

@StephenTaylorDrums

5 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more

Hey man, Thanks for being here ! I'm a 67 year old drummer, started in the sixth grade so been doing it a little while now. I really appreciate your approach to lessons and tips. Never too old to learn. Always room for improvement ! Keep up the good work !!!!

Most of the lessons like this are paid .... Loved it

@StephenTaylorDrums

5 жыл бұрын

Akshat glad it helped!

I've been drumming now for about 3 months and have been living on KZread watching drum lessons. I've been learning some hard crazy fills that are fun to play by themselves but can't figure out how to put them at the end of a grove. It's so great knowing I've always got you to show me things that are really musical and that I can actually use in a lot of situations. Thanks buddy.

@StephenTaylorDrums

5 жыл бұрын

James Fulmer You bet James. I love the complicated stuff too...you just don’t get the opportunity to use it on stage very much. But fills like these? They’re crucial. Glad you’re getting so much out of the free stuff my friend!

Starts at 03:50

@justasquirrel4776

4 жыл бұрын

69 likes

@allele3426

4 жыл бұрын

tiny tiny nice

I've been stuck for years on playing the same 2-3 drum fills over and over again. Thank you for these ideas! You're the best drum teacher KZread has to offer.

@StephenTaylorDrums

5 жыл бұрын

Rosseau Vondasky You bet Rousseau! The kind words are humbling...thank you

*Subscribe to my channel or I'll steal your cymbals:* bit.ly/2AyH1Fb Get the drum lesson sheet music here: bit.ly/2N9URqF Over the years, I have found it incredibly useful to have a bag full of drum fills that just WORK in a variety of situations. In this lesson, I break out 5 easy drum fills that you can learn and begin using NOW. You may enjoy these other lessons: Here's some other beginner drum lessons in this series: This Drum Fill SUCKS: kzread.info/dash/bejne/na6llJt6mNbIoMo.html Your First Drum Lesson: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oqB8lJKpfa_emaQ.html Your First Drum Fill: kzread.info/dash/bejne/moFl2qRvl7uzoKQ.html How To Set Up Your Drums Correctly (3 Tips): kzread.info/dash/bejne/jIGBxc-Pc8vMcdY.html 3 Things ALL Beginner Drummers Should Focus On: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z3iHxNl-Z7vIprA.html Leave a comment below and let me know your thoughts!

@davedalessandroDalessandro

5 жыл бұрын

I've realized when playing out and getting people to dance flam's work really good LOL I do have a question have you ever saw these young guys playing gospel and watching them play super fast beats and I can't tell how they're doing it kind of like good Tony Royster jr. Style if you look at one of those videos can you let me know if that's their feet on a double bass or something I can't figure it out thank you

@pappyb2073

5 жыл бұрын

Don't know if you can say it enough - we are playing music. We are musicians who happen to play the drums - not wind up toys crashing all over the kit. The drums could be the one instrument where too much talent without the discipline to utilize your skills musically can be and is a curse. Was at a local jazz gig where a prominent sax player performs on a weekly basis and he is gracious enough to allow sit-ins (he played in the Buddy Rich Big Band). This guy gets up there on the drums and puts on a Buddy Rich demo, completely taking over the stage. Very talented, very embarrassing. For my gigs, what I do is transcribe every song that we might play so that I can translate the drum language being used. The fills you give us here are in many of them. Thanks for the useful and practical lesson.

@trinitylane4376

5 жыл бұрын

Drum sheet

Excellent! You are a great teacher! I have been a church drummer for 34 years, and the last lesson I had was in high school. I have developed many "habits", some of them not so good. I have been at a plateau for quite some time now. I look forward to watching more of your videos and replacing some of my sloppy techniques with polished ones. Thanks for sharing these!

@cldn4629

5 жыл бұрын

Hope you keep enjoying the lessons. Stephen's the boss

Hey Steven! Just thought I’d share. I’m 58 always wanted to learn the drums. I’m finally allowing myself that opportunity and I want to thank you for sharing these. You’ve helped alot. I’ve been learning for only two months. Just wanted to say thank you!

@StephenTaylorDrums

Жыл бұрын

You're more than welcome Amy!

@davegill7614

Жыл бұрын

Go for it Amy...I started at 50...now been playing 3 years and getting quite decent...can play to most songs now...lessons helped for sure

What a cracking way to remember fills giving them names. I’m a lifelong bass player dabbling with drums and it’s helped me a lot. Thanks bud

Your the bob ross of Drumming, Love the vids

I appreciate how you always explain your lessons, clearly and precisely. Some instructors teach over their students heads.

Off topic, I like that wood wall behind you that's dope

Great little lesson. Been playing 30+ years with a sizable break in the middle. Been trying to unlearn, relearn, and fix some bad habits while finessing and rehearsing the little things. I'm a fill monster and this is good to keep me reeled in and on point. Take pause and revisit the baby steps.

Thank You. I have only been drumming for 6 month's , and this was definitely helpful.

As someone mentioned: the Bob Ross of drumming. I've watched countless drum tutorial videos and keep coming back to your channel - always find that you break them down in the most understandable and fun way. There is no overbearing technical bullsh!t in your methods. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Great vid Steve... simple but they are so effective...and can be done in a wide range of speeds and genres..

@StephenTaylorDrums

5 жыл бұрын

Matty Tee thanks Matty!

1:47 "drums are really cool, music is better" I'll remember that

Ever since you taught these on Drumeo, I've been using them. Took my playing to another level. Thanks!

@StephenTaylorDrums

5 жыл бұрын

VeronicaDay sure thing Veronica

@tronlady1

4 жыл бұрын

me too!

just recently playing the drums at 53 years old...you sir are my go to for learning new stuff!!!!excellent work and completely enjoy the way you teach!!!

I liked them all. I'm starting to play, a few months now just dabbling, but I'm gonna get my first ever big break playing for my church on Sunday. Because the other drummer will be out of town for Thanksgiving, so I'm the back up. Pretty cool man. Thanks for everything, you're an awesome teacher and I learn a lot from you. Keep doing what you're doing.

@gamesmaster1060

5 жыл бұрын

How did it go?

Great lesson. Finally some new material I can use right away and add to my playing . This stuff helps more than you know. My favorite is the Pat Boone Debbi Boone. It’s a great intro as well as a go to fill . Thx as always for these lessons they help us so much!!

@StephenTaylorDrums

5 жыл бұрын

Gary C. You bet Gary!

Thank you so much for pushing the craft forward for so many people ... You are the man

I love Stephen... great lessons and approach. I often say the best drum fill is in Mississippi Queen -- splat-boom-splat!

Ive been playing for 40 years.. And i really loved your video Steven Tylor!!This video is great for a beginner as well as a drummer,that's been playing awhile!! I've been playing the BEGINNING of (Teen Spirit) wrong,every gig!! Thank ya bunches!! Next time i play Teen Spirit, i cant wait to see what my band buddy's say!! Rock On!!🤙🤘🤙🤘🤙🤘🤙🤘

I have played drums since I was 12 now @62... self taught only...I never knew I really don't know anything....! Thank You So Much...

Really happy to hear you keep the focus on music, I'm a bit older, I started playing drums with an LP then an 8 track...8 track was better because the kick didn't make the record skip! I played music in school but not percussion, that gave me 2 scholarships in College and allowed me to play drums with my attempted music degree since I didn't do well in Business. Music is why we play and drums are my first passion to play with music, I started drums when I was 11, I am almost 52 now...so ya been a minute and your videos are an inspiration to so many and thank you for keeping at it!! David

@StephenTaylorDrums

5 жыл бұрын

Spooks thanks David!

Only bring her to the party when you gotta bring her.... Haha . Cracked me up

@barblittrell6383

5 жыл бұрын

that's debbie for ya!

@TheJimboe11

5 жыл бұрын

Lol me too mate

@Dahmer_Jeff

5 жыл бұрын

Recommended to me from my tone loc drum fill search

WOW, I've been playing over 30yrs. in church and I never knew any of these,,, I really appreciate your video instructions....I want to practice these fills to use in the future.. As I'm getting older (A 55yr. old woman) l find it more difficult to keep up with the changing times . God Bless You.

@StephenTaylorDrums

5 жыл бұрын

Jay Laverty glad it helped jay!

Ringo was a master at fast "I think I cans". He did them all over the place in Beatles' tunes. My theory is that, as a lefty playing a right set-up kit, both his wrists were probably equally strong. Therefore he could pull those fills off without one hand lagging behind.

@vitamin9165

5 жыл бұрын

Or it's just the easiest fill ever

I have recently started playing the drums...thanks for your videos..they are perfect to understand as a newcomer..many thanks😎🥁

I’m 51 and just starting to learn drums. Been playing guitar for over 20 years but wanted to learn something new. Your lessons are very good. Thanks 🤙

Bought a kit , as a second instrument, about five years ago. The word got out and I actually got a call to fill-in for two sets in place of a band's regular drummer. Anxious to be viewed as solid, and replaying in my head all of the KZread tips , I pulled Pat and Debbie from the toolbox. Sparingly.....but know that in my 'big moment' Stephen, you were there with me....ty..... and fyi- the band leader was pleased overall.

Stephen you are an awesome teacher, very nice and very knowledgeable. I have been using all these fills for a while now but just the way that you simplify this is great to see. Not a lot of teachers do this and you taught it and explained it perfectly. Even though I know these I am very glad you put content like this because it improves my drumming skills everytime. Thanks a lot man. You rock!

I'm mostly a guitar player, but recently have picked drums back up for certain gigs and producing my own music. you've got a subscriber man! You're eloquent and easy to watch, makes for an enjoyable and deeper experience. Peace!

@StephenTaylorDrums

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Zac!

I literally never leave comments or whatever, but seriously...this is some heart put into work! Thanks a lot for the vid and tips!!

I learned Pat Boone Debbie Boone as "Flats in Dagenham". A really great lesson: it's not about showing off chops, its about drummers being in service to the music. Really well explained too.

good stuff Stephen....love your work!! really enjoy watching your vids. keep them coming.....cheers.

Heard a song today where they used a part "I think I can", part "Debbie" fill. Sort of a "I think I'm Debbie" kind of thing. 👍🏻😃👍🏻

Just watched this video and you seem like an amazing teacher. I have been playing guitar and piano for around 17 years now and finally have picked up a drum set. And these fills have become a great implementation to my multitrack recording.

@StephenTaylorDrums

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charles...glad they help!

I was expecting some crazy rudiment combination around the set and then I’m pleasantly surprised to learn my signature “flam-kick” combo works just great :)

Hey dude, I have been playing the drums for awhile now, but it never hurts to hear cool fills. Your teaching is awesome. 😊

YES, because of you sir i am now convinced that mnemonic is really helpful. Thank you for the video

Thank you, really needed this today! I have been running out of different drum fills to play with different grooves.

@StephenTaylorDrums

5 жыл бұрын

Cameron Darnell you bet Cameron

Another great video. Your technique is very effective: explain it verbally, show it very slow, show it mid tempo. So clear.

@StephenTaylorDrums

Ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad it helped my friend

You are awesome sir.. thank you!!

Simple, I have been tying to lean drums and this video helped alot! Thank you so much for this video!!!

Great lesson! I've been playing off and on since high school, but I suck now. Can still play, but, don't make enough time to play. I can play what you demonstrated here on a set today.

I’ve had a kit for 2 days and these beginner videos are perfect. Thank you!!

@StephenTaylorDrums

5 жыл бұрын

So glad they’re helping! I also have a lot of free resources on my website.

You are an incredible instructor, you make it so easy for beginners. Thank you so much.

In my opinion, the first fill works so well because it can be used solely to create a dynamic transition or can be involved within the band's dynamics without ever getting in the way.

@nicksgaragenixx-fixx7911

5 жыл бұрын

I like Stephen’s Easy Going Chill- style Teach’N Method / great TeachR

I liked your comment about not putting an exclamation mark at the end of every sentence. I tell young drummers that all the time - and anyone who will listen - that a lot of drumming is about punctuation, so listen to the phrasing of the song - and even the lyrics - to judge just when a fill is needed, and if one is really needed at all. The perfect fill - IMHO - has to lie somewhere between Phil Rudd and Phil Collins! :D

The 2nd example of Splat Boom sounds amazing when it's up to tempo! More evidence for a beginner like me that simple can sound great. This is partly why I enjoy Max Sansalone's videos too. Nice!

My 11 yr old son has been walking round the house saying ' Pat Boon, Debbie Boon' for days, and after watching this video I now know why. Great video.

Thank you so much for taking the time making this videos. I’m trying to teach a kid from church how to play drums and I’m using your videos for that. God bless you!!

@StephenTaylorDrums

5 жыл бұрын

So glad they’re helping!

Thanks for sharing your time Stephen. You've made playing this instrument so much less intimidating. Now I'm practicing with purpose and truly loving making music !

@StephenTaylorDrums

5 жыл бұрын

That makes my week. Truly. Glad you’re seeing that progress!

These were great! It was time well spent. They were easy enough for me to learn without being frustrating and it made me sound ADVANCED beginner rather than beginner. Thanks Stephen

@StephenTaylorDrums

5 жыл бұрын

Joanne Baum you bet Joanne!

Thanks for providing some very helpful fills for us beginners. You don't know how huge this is! Thanks!

Love all of these fills! Feeling more confident now. Thank you!

I've been using these fills for years now! Good advice Stephen!

Thanks man!!! This is so great to start.

I do like #5 with the bass drum and hi-hat combination followed by bass drum and cymbal. All of them are very good though! Thanks Stephen!!!

I'm loving your channel and these fills. Got a drum kit two days ago after wanting one ever since playing drums in school band twenty years ago. Practising these five fills to 4 Non Blonde's What's Up - has a nice slow beat and lots of steady climbs for varying the fills. Thanks for this video!

@StephenTaylorDrums

4 жыл бұрын

Reb Schoates you bet!

Thanks for the video. Can't beat a good free lesson. I think you're a great teacher, I don't wanna fall asleep watching!

just bought a kit after selling my old one 11 years ago. Thanks for some crafty ideas!

Just got a drumkit and this is really helpful, thanks a lot!

I definitely want to thank you for posting all this absolute gold for material. I consider myself a beginner drummer at six years of drumming. I definitely will be signing up on your website. Thanks again for all your time and articulate construction it will definitely make me a better drummer. I started my drumming endeavor  at the ripe old age of 42

@StephenTaylorDrums

5 жыл бұрын

Anthnoy Gallegos You bet! Makes my day to know the content has helped so much. Let me know if/when you sign up for the DBD program. I’ll help you get plugged in to the community and material.

great fills and easy to pick up and explained

These are so great! Much more interesting and fun than a lot of the other drum fill videos I've seen on KZread

The little Debbie fill can be found in ZZ Top “Gimmie All Your Lovin’”

@GMak81

4 жыл бұрын

Ah yeah, I just commented it sounds like a ZZ Top tune, that's the one!

@DylanL69

4 жыл бұрын

Yup it is thought it was sharp dressed man at first

I like the mnemonics--haven't used stuff like that for 20+ years. Good stuff man. Always enjoy seeing what other guys are playing. I'll have Pat and Debbie in my head now.

your videos have been extremely helpful (to this broke drummer that cant afford lessons) THANK YOU

I am learning, only had my kit for 3 weeks, and you are a really watchable - thank you for these videos. I subscribed!

@StephenTaylorDrums

5 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the drum fam! Glad to have you hanging around the channel. I’ve also got some great free resources on the website, just FYI

nice work...nice and simple and great job explaining the drum fills. I'm a novice drummer and its so nice to find a video that breaks it down and gives you something to build on...

@StephenTaylorDrums

5 жыл бұрын

Jonas Merk So glad it helped Jonas

Some of these I didn’t know about, but somehow I did the fills I hadn’t heard the names of. My mind is blown.

Thanks Steph! The way you teach, make me (or everyone who watch your videos) happy and always excite to learn more. I am 33 years old now. Love drums since i was 10 years old. But, i got my first kit at 33 years old. A bit late, but better than nothing, right?

I like the fills you share and I'm going to use them and I'll always remind myself that drums are for music. If I learned anything today it's be humble and remain teachable. Thank you.

@StephenTaylorDrums

5 жыл бұрын

christopher rojas So glad it helped Christopher!

Oh man do I need this. 2 1/2years into play drums and the 16th note roll across my drums has gotten so ugh boring. Thank you for this. I love playing the drums and it has help an incredible amount on my piano playing (been piano playing for 15 years and finally followed instruction from my teacher "learn to play the drums". your great and this is fun fun fun

@StephenTaylorDrums

5 жыл бұрын

You bet Kristine! Love that car too!

Your the man. Keeping making these videos. Great presentation and knowledge. You grasp my attention with your teaching style. Keep following your purpose!!

@StephenTaylorDrums

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Timothy!

Thanks for this Stephen, very useful and so well demonstrated

Just found your channel and frickin love it! Love that splat boom too. Going to have to start using that one more.

absolutely Brilliant lesson. really useful.

The building blocks of extended language for drummers. once you understand a note and a verb, then you can speak the language. I love these fills, and I can burn my brain out trying to remember all of the times I've heard them. Almost certain every drummer had used these or a sight variation. Thank you for the lesson, Ace's!!!

@StephenTaylorDrums

5 жыл бұрын

You bet Brian!

The last 2 fills are the best. I tried them and i find them awesome. Thank you and greetings from germany :)

Started learning 2 weeks ago and these helped a lot!

brilliant stephen i got these straight away theres teachers and good teachers ... keep them coming

"You only wanna bring Debbie to the party when you gotta bring her to the party..." wurd Lovin' the sound of your new cymbals ST! I'm all about the splat-boom (flam) and the I gotta pee. So universally applicable and timeless!

I am a truly beginner drummer and thank you giving these lesson

I can’t believe that little lesson just helped me out so much, thank you!!! 😅especially the Pat Boone Debbie Boone, feel like I can utilise this in so much!

Great stuff. Thanks!

thanks for your drum lessons,am getting to learn it

You explain it seems to be very easy, great job!

LOLOL! I love Pat Boone Debbie Boone- I’ve never heard of it but it’s awesome and it really works as that name. It actually helps with learning it instead of with counting with numbers. Wow. I wish I could learn from you as a teacher in real life man. You rock!!!!

Amazing how you can always come up with a complete different angle in your teaching. Classic ..... I think I can!

@StephenTaylorDrums

5 жыл бұрын

wikus lombard Thanks Wikus...always great to hear from you!

Hi Steve I have just come across you on KZread. I have been playing for band's on & off for years but have had a 10 year gap & only helped out a band ones a year. I have a full gigging kit (packed away in the spare room) & an Electric kit Roland TD kit. I find it hard to practice with my job but after seeing how you put across practicing I am going to try & get on the kit for one hour every evening. Thanks for the inspection.

@StephenTaylorDrums

5 жыл бұрын

Yan Mills 👊🏻🙏🏼

This is awesome. My favorite? Pat Boone Debbie Boone! Thank you!