He played at my college and when he took a solo, he pulled out a drum key and tuned the floor tom while soloing with his feet. Then he went to town with the melodic playing.

@GruntKF

2 жыл бұрын

oh lawd who got da video

@lorenz0

2 жыл бұрын

Insane

@arossfelder

2 жыл бұрын

you lucky guy

Ive met him. I asked him what his favourite time signature was. He told me he was trying to come up with an analogy to describe how dumb a question that is

@doodletownpipers

2 жыл бұрын

I would guess to someone as skilled as him it's like what's your favorite sentence structure? They use whatever they need to express the particular thing they want to express.

@rafaelestrada1846

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds pretty rude

@zachrabaznaz7687

2 жыл бұрын

@@rafaelestrada1846 not rude, accurate. It's equivalent to asking a monkey what shape of stick it prefers most for tool use. There's a massive amount of good equal ones and of course there's the dreadful ones, but never a favourite.

@rafaelestrada1846

2 жыл бұрын

@@zachrabaznaz7687 nah it's just rude. Also asking a monkey a question would be dumb af they don't speak or understand language.

@zachrabaznaz7687

2 жыл бұрын

@@rafaelestrada1846 I definitely don't think you're very smart.

It's like his whole body is playing along with him. This is really something new for me, as far as drumming goes. Kudos. I fully encourage and appreciate this much versatility on your channel.

@resinsminia

2 жыл бұрын

If you want to see some melodic playing you should check Donganowè by René Creemers. kzread.info/dash/bejne/mYJmmtOof7uqgtI.html from 02:40, or you can watch the whole thing of course!

@dylanwhite123

2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite people to watch on KZread is Adam Neely, he's very musically talented and when he critique's viewers submitted videos of their music he almost always tells them to move more to the beat because it legit helps playing

@Hopkins132

2 жыл бұрын

hes leaning in with the body to put his elbow on the drum skin so he can make a different pitch with each hit.

@pianobar-bartoszsobczynski1321

2 жыл бұрын

@@dylanwhite123 He's one of my favorite KZreadrs as well. I just love it how coherently he can explain complex theories (like the 15/16 meter).

@theEduEnthusiast

2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! I'd highly recommend checking out Benny Greb for more melodic drumming (and he's just an absolutely phenomenal drummer all around!)

It blows my mind how melodic his drums are, and still keeping that time with his hi hat... beautiful stuff.

@liamernst9626

2 жыл бұрын

Not to discredit him, but it's definitely possible, and keeping time is very easy. Still amazing though!

@AlligatorAndrew

2 жыл бұрын

@@liamernst9626 yes

This is what novice composers/arrangers have in mind when they double the bass part with timpani

@graysonwilson3343

2 жыл бұрын

Caught me- I loved doing that when I was first getting into composing

@profundisconfutatis8093

2 жыл бұрын

Ahh yes the ole 24 kettle timpani section to go along with everything because more is... More right?? I see more akward things done with harp as well it's just not as physically obvious that it's unplayable but sure would be fun to see some tap dance number just to play some modulation gliss'

@snookerwither9955

2 жыл бұрын

I do find having to change the note on the timpani every four bars very annoying haha

@graysonwilson3343

2 жыл бұрын

@@snookerwither9955 The parts I used to write probably just needed 12 chromatically tuned timpani, so no retuning necessary lol

@NZsaltz

2 жыл бұрын

@@graysonwilson3343 who has 12 chromatically tuned timpanis, how could they even fit on the stage

I can't imagine how much practice it took to be able to play drums like this

@isaachimself

2 жыл бұрын

He’s playing the piano

I don't think I've ever seen anyone do something quite like this before! Thanks for the transcription Timothy :)

@neriovai

2 жыл бұрын

terry bozzio maybe

@Dog-lg5ju

2 жыл бұрын

A friend in high school did something like this for fun but it definitely wasn't to this extent. He literally just played La Cucaracha

Thank you for doing the transcription and posting Tim.

@TimothyGondola

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Ari, fantastic playing!!

@justjazz784

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful playing Ari! I knew drums had versatility but didn't realize you could make them sing like that. Best wishes from a new fan :)

The melody playing is impressive enough, but the FEEL this guy has while playing it is next level! The melody is swingin so hard but still rock steady on the high hat, love it

"I'm sorry son, we can't afford a piano."

I had this playing while brushing my teeth and admiring myself in the mirror. When I looked back at the phone I fully expected to see a mammoth Terry Bozzio set of chromatically tuned toms and instead I see this probable warlock playing a tiny jazz kit as toothpaste dribbled from my mouth.

@boriswilsoncreations

2 жыл бұрын

Quite descriptive

@Christopher-md7tf

2 жыл бұрын

Admiring yourself in the mirror? 😂 OK dude, maybe take it down a notch or two.

@JeiShian

2 жыл бұрын

Hahahahha warlock indeed

@micah7064

2 жыл бұрын

lol🤣🤣🤣

@sterbern6762

2 жыл бұрын

Really whipped out the thesaurus on that one, huh?

Fellow drummers, I encourage you to look up Alvin Atkinson and the Jazz Ambassadors. Hes been doing melodic drumming for decades and is the master as far as in concerned. This is always a pleasure to see and hear.

@anthonynunyabizness9989

2 жыл бұрын

And if it seems like I'm downplaying this guy I totally am not. I admire this level of drumming and hope to be as good one day.

@alvinaas463

2 жыл бұрын

Huh, that's a weird name

I knew this was going to be Ari Hoenig before I even clicked. Saw him doing this at a show in LA in early 2020; jaws were on the floor. Fantastic performer.

Ari is one of the nicest guy ever. I remembered years ago he wrote me a message facebook thanking me for listening to him without knowing who I am. I mean i have to be the one to say thanks. I know ppl know him as a monster player, but he is an even better person. Ari if you’re reading this, thanks for your words of encouragement!

My jaw is on the floor and I am in pure awe at this man's playing.

I was at this gig! He gave my univesity class a workshop just the day before and it was absolutely magical - not just his use of pitch on the drums but his general musicianship and ability to lead the ensemble and keep the audience engaged! He really is one of the world's best when it comes to drumming.

I looooove pitch bending drum heads in solos. Its so fun. The fact that this guy is really hitting the pitches consistently too is pretty impressive

So nice -- and a rare (?... maybe not so rare, but I don't think I've seen it quite like this) instance where the guitar and bass have to lay back and accompany the drummer sensitively (which they did with aplomb). Really enjoyed having the transcription to look at as I listened, too.

This is so good! The joy is contagious! When you can do something like this, you just have to share it. Thank you!

Outstanding. Just great. Love it. Thank you for this post!

Oh hell yeah, Ari Hoenig is the MAN

From 1:00 the resonance gives it a Unique Harmony in thirds, just beautiful 👏🏿👏🏿

Loved this video man, keep em coming. Another really neat example of this is Daniel Glass's solo where he touches on this kind of technique, though not quite as flushed out as done here.

That is some focus I aspire to have.

this is why i love jazz

This trio just did a masterclass at my college last semester... Ari is a really funny and personable guy, let alone a jaw-dropping drummer. Like no other really, and the guitarist and bassist were brilliant too!

I love this style of video, it’s like captions for music

I was always curious if you could do this actually! It seemed plausible and as a piano player I never really had an opportunity to try! Great vid!

Love this! Job well done!!!!

this is what you do when you get good at something, you start breaking all the rules just to prove it can be done

so good that when it ended I clapped with them

seriously under appreciated

Genius at work

That is absolutely insane

man, these three musos are some of the most tasteful jazzers I've seen in so long - good for you, fuck dumb substitutions and wankery, you guys are just swingin, it's so good to see and hear, thank you

These guys are so amazing. Saw them live on sunday with ben wendel and the quality of the solos were just phenomenal. Heard something similar to this on the drums at one point

I've been a drummer for nearly 20 years, I have never seen anything like this before Bravo!

Saw him live in philly. He met his band that night. They made magic happen.

The great Ari Hoenig

This was great. Well done.

Bravo, Sir! Bravo!

Awesome playing - reminds us all that piano's a percussion instrument at heart!

Spectacular!

That's so impressive :D Amazing stuff

Awesome work bruh 😎

I somehow heard a flat instead of a on bar 3, but other than that it's a darn fine transcription, as well as a nicely chosen solo to transcribe. Nicely done!!

I love this. Never saw this before.

Amazing. Well done.

That’s fucking crazy. That level of musicality in a drummer is inspiring

Wow! Extraordinary

Bruh is that rob scallon

@FrantzesElzaurdia

2 жыл бұрын

LMAO

@danielperales3958

2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't be that surprised if that was him

@penguindrum264

2 жыл бұрын

Ari Hoenig.

That's an extremely sophisticated way to play the toms .. !!!!!

this is priceless. god bless you

That's insane... I cannot even begin to imagine how much thought and practice went into this

So cool!

A brand new innovation of jazz drumming, happening before our very eyes! I imagine the feeling is similar to when people first heard Kenny Clarke use the ride cymbal to keep time, which is now commonplace. Thanks for the transcription :)

@anthonynunyabizness9989

2 жыл бұрын

Not even close to new

@cashglobe

2 жыл бұрын

@@anthonynunyabizness9989 incorrect. Ari is 110% the first person to do this, this way.

@anthonynunyabizness9989

2 жыл бұрын

@@cashglobe haha hey I'm sorry I'm a douche about it so ill rephrase that. I just feel that if this is the first taste of melodic drumming than you're in for a treat because it's a philosophy that's been around for a long time.

@cashglobe

2 жыл бұрын

@@anthonynunyabizness9989 I know of other cats doing it, but I’ve never heard anyone doing it in the way that he does. What other drummers are using or used their limbs to play specific melodies. In other words, I’ve heard it done where it’s a general “idea” of a melody or melodic idea, but never the exact pitches played on the drums. Shoot some recommendations!! I made sure to check with my buddy who is an amazing jazz drummer before making that comment. He agreed.

@cashglobe

2 жыл бұрын

@@anthonynunyabizness9989 I’m open to hearing who, but I think it’s fair to say Ari is the first person to do it *like that*. Of course other drummers have played the essence of melodies, but I’ve never heard them play them verbatim, like a chordal or woodwind instrument could.

this is GENIUS!!! wow!!!

gosh dang that was GOOD

Just insane

Never ever seen this in my life before! Incredible!!!

that was insanely good

that was insane

Fantastic

So awesome

Ari Hoenig is awesome

Dang! That was awesome

Probably the best thing I've seen today

Wow 😍👏

I knew Rob Scallon played drums but never thought he could do something like this

Whohooooooooo!!! He did the standard ending even omg

Ari Hoenig what a master

This is dope

Super great

that was pretty cool

That's absolutely fucking nuts!

incredible

amazing

That was most excellent

He’s a natural.

Ive seen Ari Hoenig play at the 55 bar with Wayne Krantz. Such an awesome player to be able to recreate melodies like that

Blew my mind - anything can be a music!

They kind of give me the vibe of someone who just picked up the sticks and played aimlessly but kept that mentality throughout mastering the instrument and using it with impeccable slill

Effing amazing

well that was impressive!!! wow!!!

wow, a new thing in music

ari is insane

Genius

When you switch a MIDI tracks instrument from piano but it still kinda slaps

Wow!!!

Insane

I feel kind of proud that I knew who the video was gonna be about before even clicking based on the title.

Wow, first time I can hear the notes with drums !

Why do I kinda like the flavor this adds

This man is playing some next level 💩 on that set! 💯🔥

Ari Hoenig, 21st century king of melodic drumming.

Ok that was cool AF

Ari Hoenig is a legend.

This is wild 🤣 his facial expressions are amazing.

that's impressive.

cheers!