Freight train is the best way to describe the drive in this song. thanks
for the vid. This intro has forced me to work on 1/8 and 1/16 notes with
my left hand. I think it has greatly improved my over all drumming. I’m
still a hack but really enjoy playing. Thanks again Stephen!
Well done. I agree with you completely – the ghost notes through the whole
song make all the difference. You’ve really got the feel down on this. And
like you, I still can’t hear the right time on the intro when I hear it
without the count!
Yeah man. Thats it! I saw Dave Grohl play it with Jones, and Page, and
FUDGED the whole tune. The tune itself is a great exercise. If your left
hand is weak, it can’t be played correctly. Before Grohl (or however ya
spell it) did it, je said he would give one of his nuts to play with them.
I found that to be disrespectful to Bonham, especially when there are
people zaying he’s the best in the worl lol.
Anyway, favorite Zep tune…thats a tough one. I have to pick 2. No Quater
Live from the Song Remains the same, and Good Times. He was what 18 or 19
when he wrote that groove? People say they heard that triplet skip in other
tunes, but i could imagine what drummers were thinking the first time they
heard that.
Thanks for sharing this. It took me years to learn the secret and you
described perfectly here. I would love to see you do a similar video on the
first drum fill in Rush’s YYZ where the bass and drums trade 4s.
Good breakdown but as for the ghost notes neccessary or a must most
people,musicians or just listeners would not really care or notice them not
there. To me that song is more about feel than exact technical precision.
In addition to the ghost notes on the snare, the bass drum is very
important in this groove as well. On the studio version, he’s definitely
NOT playing single quarter notes as demonstrated here. He’s playing mostly
8th notes…
Kashmir is one of the most epic sounding songs EVER…of any genre. The
accompanying symphony is unparalleled. When I started teching myself to
play at 7yrs old I would love to play (really, any) of their tunes, but the
phase on Bonzo’s drums would make me giddy. Totally tripped me out…I was
pretty sure it was magic…or witchcraft.
Impossible to pick a favorite but my favorite to drum is dazed and
confused. That was one of their first songs I learned . It inspired me to
learn when he came those triple six strokes (or whatever, you know the
fills im referring to) that you dont see coming and the monster triplets at
the end if the middle part
yep, and it’s funny how nearly everyone (and i include Jason bonham here)
don’t or more likely simply can’t ghost note that snare with their left
hand..i’d go so far as to say if you can’t do it you’ve no business playing
this song, because it sounds rubbish played straight!! and i can name a lot
of so called famous players who struggle with this one..a great lesson
this
Hey mate he might have played it that way for the recording but live he
doesn’t ghost note check out the song remains the same DVD sound far better
played straight.
NICE. You might be the first guy that not only gets the ghost notes on the
verses, but also understands how they PUSH and drive the rhythm. Great
video – thanks for sharing.
Dude, you remind me of Randy Cooke! Such a relief to see an intelligent
drummer that can ACTUALLY COUNT, rather than “Play It By Ear”. Well done ,
my man! I love to do Zeppelin Karaoke, but so much of it is trashed by the
simple fact the timing is all done incorrectly! Anyone that says Zeppelin
were just stoned rockers and weren’t “musicians” , are TONE DEAF! Keep on
rockin them skins!
dazed & confused…but idk all led zep stuff rules…but u said one…and
dazed & confused has such an interesting groove & texture…truly
mesmerizing…i hope u have a lesson of it…if not u should that would be
great…btw subbed love da channel.
Misty Mountain Hop. HEY…a cool/confusing and FUN guitar intro and drum
fill is Chickenfoot’s Sexy Little Thing with Chad Smith. I like to see a
breakdown on that! (;-)
Freight train is the best way to describe the drive in this song. thanks
for the vid. This intro has forced me to work on 1/8 and 1/16 notes with
my left hand. I think it has greatly improved my over all drumming. I’m
still a hack but really enjoy playing. Thanks again Stephen!
So true man, the ghost notes make the groove. Also is so good for
strengthening non dominant hand chops. PHAT!
Love your teaching style!
Well done. I agree with you completely – the ghost notes through the whole
song make all the difference. You’ve really got the feel down on this. And
like you, I still can’t hear the right time on the intro when I hear it
without the count!
Yeah man. Thats it! I saw Dave Grohl play it with Jones, and Page, and
FUDGED the whole tune. The tune itself is a great exercise. If your left
hand is weak, it can’t be played correctly. Before Grohl (or however ya
spell it) did it, je said he would give one of his nuts to play with them.
I found that to be disrespectful to Bonham, especially when there are
people zaying he’s the best in the worl lol.
Anyway, favorite Zep tune…thats a tough one. I have to pick 2. No Quater
Live from the Song Remains the same, and Good Times. He was what 18 or 19
when he wrote that groove? People say they heard that triplet skip in other
tunes, but i could imagine what drummers were thinking the first time they
heard that.
Thanks for sharing this. It took me years to learn the secret and you
described perfectly here. I would love to see you do a similar video on the
first drum fill in Rush’s YYZ where the bass and drums trade 4s.
this intro to this tune is accents to “Johnny B Goode” solo
Good breakdown but as for the ghost notes neccessary or a must most
people,musicians or just listeners would not really care or notice them not
there. To me that song is more about feel than exact technical precision.
Thanks so much. That intro always confused me
For your life…love it
less talk more rock
Hi Stephen always awesome picking up things off your lessons. Can you do a
double vision break down.
thanks Jeff
YOU GOT IT !!!! Good work man.
When the Levee Breaks!
Whole Lotta Love
Your left hand is God.
In addition to the ghost notes on the snare, the bass drum is very
important in this groove as well. On the studio version, he’s definitely
NOT playing single quarter notes as demonstrated here. He’s playing mostly
8th notes…
Kashmir is one of the most epic sounding songs EVER…of any genre. The
accompanying symphony is unparalleled. When I started teching myself to
play at 7yrs old I would love to play (really, any) of their tunes, but the
phase on Bonzo’s drums would make me giddy. Totally tripped me out…I was
pretty sure it was magic…or witchcraft.
Impossible to pick a favorite but my favorite to drum is dazed and
confused. That was one of their first songs I learned . It inspired me to
learn when he came those triple six strokes (or whatever, you know the
fills im referring to) that you dont see coming and the monster triplets at
the end if the middle part
“Hey, Hey, What Can I Do”. I can’t believe its just the B side of “The
Immigrant Song”!
No Quarter I guess, It’s hard to choose just one! This is a fun song but I
haven’t played it since High school. These are great tips.
I love hots for nowhere
good times bad times or how many more times
yep, and it’s funny how nearly everyone (and i include Jason bonham here)
don’t or more likely simply can’t ghost note that snare with their left
hand..i’d go so far as to say if you can’t do it you’ve no business playing
this song, because it sounds rubbish played straight!! and i can name a lot
of so called famous players who struggle with this one..a great lesson
this
Hey mate he might have played it that way for the recording but live he
doesn’t ghost note check out the song remains the same DVD sound far better
played straight.
immigrant song
Great!
Achilles Last Stand!
Since I’ve been loving you
The Lemon Song
Black Dog
THE CRUNGE
NICE. You might be the first guy that not only gets the ghost notes on the
verses, but also understands how they PUSH and drive the rhythm. Great
video – thanks for sharing.
Since I’ve Been Loving You
Dude, you remind me of Randy Cooke! Such a relief to see an intelligent
drummer that can ACTUALLY COUNT, rather than “Play It By Ear”. Well done ,
my man! I love to do Zeppelin Karaoke, but so much of it is trashed by the
simple fact the timing is all done incorrectly! Anyone that says Zeppelin
were just stoned rockers and weren’t “musicians” , are TONE DEAF! Keep on
rockin them skins!
My favorite led zep tunes are Good Times Bad Times and Fool in the Rain. I
absolutely love the shuffle in fool in the rain.
Please do young volcanos by fall out boy
Black dog
dazed & confused…but idk all led zep stuff rules…but u said one…and
dazed & confused has such an interesting groove & texture…truly
mesmerizing…i hope u have a lesson of it…if not u should that would be
great…btw subbed love da channel.
No Quarter
GARB,Dont quit your day job
The Song Remains The Same
A true fan of any band never has a favorite song
fool for the rain is my favorite
one you need to address I have studied this note for note and I hear a
double para-diddle ghosted & accented
immigrant song right now :)
right on! Johnny B Good!
POOR TOM
Kashmir
BLACK DOG
Misty Mountain Hop. HEY…a cool/confusing and FUN guitar intro and drum
fill is Chickenfoot’s Sexy Little Thing with Chad Smith. I like to see a
breakdown on that! (;-)
nobody’s fault but mine has awesome guitar but i like all of their songs