Any videos out there to drum like the true old schoolers?

N0_Camping4U

Joined: May 03, 2012
Posts: 336
Galveston, Texas

Posted on Jan 12 2016 05:53 PM

You know when you see old drum videos and they drum like they're holding a knife and a fork almost? That's what I'm talking about. I'm not really a drummer but I like to mess around on my bandmates kit and wouldn't mind trying to get that style down but I can't find any videos on it....

Anyone out there willing to help a noob?

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Fady

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North Carolina
United States

Posted on Jan 12 2016 06:08 PM

It's a bit more documentary/history than instructional/how-to, never the less you have to get a copy of Pounding Surf.

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websurfer

Joined: May 14, 2007
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United States

Posted on Jan 12 2016 07:07 PM

What you are describing is commonly called "traditional grip", as opposed to matched grip, which you mostly see today. There are dozens of youtube videos that explain it if you search accordingly. Many drum tutorials cover both grips depending on preference. Grip aside, after that the same techniques apply to the kit regardless of how (which style) you want to play.

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spskins

Joined: Feb 27, 2006
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tn
United States

Posted on Jan 12 2016 08:06 PM

Traditional grip is great and there is a certain old school feel and sound you can get. It takes a lot of practice to get your left or fork hand in shape and personally, it totally torque my hand into a cramped mess when I try to play loud and fast, so with 3 Showman amps cranked up, I go with matched grip. Check out Mel Taylor from the Ventures in any of the live in Japan 1965 videos to see him totally wail with trad grip! Respect to anyone out there that can hit hard and fast with trad grip.

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IvanP

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Posted on Jan 12 2016 08:34 PM

Here are a few examples of it, if you want to take a closer look at the technique.

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The Madeira Official Website
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The Blair-Pongracic Band on Facebook
The Space Cossacks on Facebook
The Madeira Channel on YouTube

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Badger

Joined: Nov 16, 2013
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Wisconsin
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Posted on Jan 13 2016 06:40 AM

IvanP wrote:

Here are a few examples of it, if you want to take a closer look at the technique.

The Crusher; Peter, OMG.

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Wes
SoCal ex-pat with a snow shovel

DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices.

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Gilette

Joined: May 04, 2014
Posts: 734
Montserrat

Posted on Jan 13 2016 06:43 AM

Sandy Nelson?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4jmhXstTKI

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1138

Joined: Mar 01, 2012
Posts: 95

Posted on Jan 20 2016 07:38 PM

Check out anything with Gene Krupa or Buddy Rich - they play in that style, and many of the rock drummers from the 50s-70s were huge fans of theirs.

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ArabSpringReverb

Joined: Jul 13, 2012
Posts: 490
San Diego CA
United States

Posted on Jan 20 2016 07:51 PM

See if you can find any Boss Fink videos ,their drummer Len Curiel is amazing
...total old school Hal Blaine type technique ,trad grip ,just incredible. I cant stop watching him every time I see them play .Their guitarists are top notch too but I always watch the drummer.

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BC4DdrummerAK

Joined: Oct 07, 2012
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Anchorage, Alaska
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Posted on Jul 15 2016 05:21 PM

Daniel Glass (Royal Crown Revue, Brian Setzer Orchestra, etc) did a video for Drumeo, specifically talking about the surf beat. I do believe there's a longer more in depth video, but this shows you some basics anyway, and interesting takes on where the beat could have originated from:

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Gear:Kit:Pearl Reference series in Emerald Fade,Pearl rack,Pearl Demon Drive pedals,Tama Iron Cobra hi-hat stand, Sabian & UFiP cymbals.

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N0_Camping4U Joined: May 03, 2012 Posts: 336 Galveston, Texas	Posted on Jan 12 2016 05:53 PM You know when you see old drum videos and they drum like they're holding a knife and a fork almost? That's what I'm talking about. I'm not really a drummer but I like to mess around on my bandmates kit and wouldn't mind trying to get that style down but I can't find any videos on it.... Anyone out there willing to help a noob? Top
Fady Joined: Mar 07, 2010 Posts: 2257 North Carolina	Posted on Jan 12 2016 06:08 PM It's a bit more documentary/history than instructional/how-to, never the less you have to get a copy of Pounding Surf. — Fady El Mirage @ ReverbNation Last edited: Jan 12, 2016 18:09:29 Top
websurfer Joined: May 14, 2007 Posts: 1753	Posted on Jan 12 2016 07:07 PM What you are describing is commonly called "traditional grip", as opposed to matched grip, which you mostly see today. There are dozens of youtube videos that explain it if you search accordingly. Many drum tutorials cover both grips depending on preference. Grip aside, after that the same techniques apply to the kit regardless of how (which style) you want to play. Top
spskins Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 3776 tn	Posted on Jan 12 2016 08:06 PM Traditional grip is great and there is a certain old school feel and sound you can get. It takes a lot of practice to get your left or fork hand in shape and personally, it totally torque my hand into a cramped mess when I try to play loud and fast, so with 3 Showman amps cranked up, I go with matched grip. Check out Mel Taylor from the Ventures in any of the live in Japan 1965 videos to see him totally wail with trad grip! Respect to anyone out there that can hit hard and fast with trad grip. — http://www.satanspilgrims.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Satans-Pilgrims/8210228553 https://satanspilgrims.bandcamp.com/ http://www.surfyindustries.com Top
IvanP Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 10331 southern Michigan	Posted on Jan 12 2016 08:34 PM Here are a few examples of it, if you want to take a closer look at the technique. — Ivan Lords of Atlantis on Facebook The Madeira Official Website The Madeira on Facebook The Blair-Pongracic Band on Facebook The Space Cossacks on Facebook The Madeira Channel on YouTube Top
Badger Joined: Nov 16, 2013 Posts: 4536 Wisconsin	Posted on Jan 13 2016 06:40 AM IvanP wrote: Here are a few examples of it, if you want to take a closer look at the technique. The Crusher; Peter, OMG. — Wes SoCal ex-pat with a snow shovel DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices. Top
Gilette Joined: May 04, 2014 Posts: 734	Posted on Jan 13 2016 06:43 AM Sandy Nelson? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4jmhXstTKI Top
1138 Joined: Mar 01, 2012 Posts: 95	Posted on Jan 20 2016 07:38 PM Check out anything with Gene Krupa or Buddy Rich - they play in that style, and many of the rock drummers from the 50s-70s were huge fans of theirs. Top
ArabSpringReverb Joined: Jul 13, 2012 Posts: 490 San Diego CA	Posted on Jan 20 2016 07:51 PM See if you can find any Boss Fink videos ,their drummer Len Curiel is amazing ...total old school Hal Blaine type technique ,trad grip ,just incredible. I cant stop watching him every time I see them play .Their guitarists are top notch too but I always watch the drummer. Top
BC4DdrummerAK Joined: Oct 07, 2012 Posts: 66 Anchorage, Alaska	Posted on Jul 15 2016 05:21 PM Daniel Glass (Royal Crown Revue, Brian Setzer Orchestra, etc) did a video for Drumeo, specifically talking about the surf beat. I do believe there's a longer more in depth video, but this shows you some basics anyway, and interesting takes on where the beat could have originated from: — Gear:Kit:Pearl Reference series in Emerald Fade,Pearl rack,Pearl Demon Drive pedals,Tama Iron Cobra hi-hat stand, Sabian & UFiP cymbals. Top

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