Professional drummer and educator Larnell Lewis explains drumming in 13 levels of difficulty, from easy to complex. The Snarky Puppy percussionist explains how drum techniques build upon each other as the easiest levels incorporate the hi-hat, bass and snare drums, and more difficult levels include polyrhythms, the floor tom, ride cymbals, syncopation and much more.
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EVHORIA4EVER
March 9, 2023 at 7:06 pm
bumboclot knows how to jam!
Leandro
March 9, 2023 at 7:07 pm
Now, this is a very useful and cool video about drumming!. Man! It was awesome, I’m a drummer myself, and this video may be used perfectly as an introduction for someone who is interested to learn about drumming, this video shows a global view of drumming in a way that is easy, entertaining, accurate and very didactic… Larnell, you are a true educator and an awesome musician!
Lugero Accordion
March 9, 2023 at 7:11 pm
Cool stuff. Great job. ????????????????
Lucas Anderson
March 9, 2023 at 7:13 pm
Back in the 1940s, jazz pianist Art Tatum used to play for friends after the club closed, and I would have loved to just sit and listen to him groove. I now feel that way about Larnell Lewis.
Emthe20something
March 9, 2023 at 7:18 pm
Yes breath Larnell. Breathe! But amazing solo at level 13 and amazing to see him in the pocket and knowing what his brain is thinking as the levels roll up into singular moments.
Marlon D'Trini
March 9, 2023 at 7:27 pm
Man, you are the greatest. I love the way you break it down. When I grow up, I want to be able to play just like you ????????
Burton Brothers Productions
March 9, 2023 at 7:29 pm
This is probably the best beginner drumming explanation ever
Imalitdrummer lovesvideogamres
March 9, 2023 at 7:33 pm
larnell is toooooo cleannnn????????????????????????
Etienne Peyre
March 9, 2023 at 7:35 pm
I love this man. Amazing drummer, but more than that : amazing musician.
He makes it look so easy even though it asks a lot of practice and dedication.
Tomas B
March 9, 2023 at 7:40 pm
Es el mejor video educacional de batería que vi ????????????????. Increíble la claridad y producción del contenido.
barrelrollio
March 9, 2023 at 7:40 pm
Larnell is amazing per usual, but shout out to the editor of this video. Labeling the elements of the final drum solo was next level – great stuff!
BBT609
March 9, 2023 at 7:41 pm
Larnell is the drummer’s drummer. He & Robert Sput Searight have given us the tools in finding the ART in drums, sounds and dynamics in a beautiful way!!!
Rayaz Khan
March 9, 2023 at 7:44 pm
It’s impossible to watch this, and not immediately feel inspired to get behind the kit. Thank you Larnell ????
z.browning
March 9, 2023 at 7:55 pm
The best advice is right at the end – you don’t always have to play fast, you don’t always have to play complex.
David Pearls
March 9, 2023 at 7:57 pm
Great video. Great job of breaking it down and showing the complexities! Very very interesting.
Inlets
March 9, 2023 at 8:04 pm
Couldn’t have chosen a better presenter. Larnell is the man!
Spencer T
March 9, 2023 at 8:07 pm
What a legend, fastest I’ve ever clicked on one of these videos
Al Paca
March 9, 2023 at 8:07 pm
Man this made me really hyped!
musicdude0814
March 9, 2023 at 8:13 pm
Man this was great. Love seeing such complexity broken down like this. Would love to see one of these Levels videos on guitar. Maybe with Tosin Abasi as the instructor ????
Nick Shepley
March 9, 2023 at 8:13 pm
Me waiting for him to play in 6/9: ????
Jack Utter
March 9, 2023 at 8:14 pm
Never thought this would be a Wired gideo
Ethan Oliver
March 9, 2023 at 8:17 pm
was waiting for metric modulation ngl
AL Drum
March 9, 2023 at 8:21 pm
The legend!! This guy is incredibly technical & smooth. ????????
Pastor Raúl
March 9, 2023 at 8:24 pm
World Class Instructor, Musician & Person.
msbluteau
March 9, 2023 at 8:25 pm
Loved this! Such a sweet explanation and demonstration.
Ben Carter
March 10, 2023 at 5:14 pm
Brilliant. I’m probably still somewhere between 1 and 7.
Kid Yuki
March 10, 2023 at 5:18 pm
I love Larnell’s playing so much.
Cole Hammontree
March 10, 2023 at 5:20 pm
It was only a matter of time before this video came out hahah. LOVE IT. Thank you, Larnell!
ᴍᴇssᴀɢᴇ ???? ᴍᴇ ᴏɴ ᴛᴇʟᴇɢʀᴀᴍ????officialwired1
March 10, 2023 at 5:20 pm
Hit me I got something for you ????????…….
glebrao
March 10, 2023 at 5:34 pm
Everytime time Larnell shows up, he is looking cooler.
Jeff Davis
March 10, 2023 at 5:44 pm
“Drum kit theory” at its finest! Well done, Mr. Lewis. I love the way you explain and express things on this wonderful instrument.
Bob Weber
March 10, 2023 at 5:52 pm
Very nice thankyou
Lukas Brandi
March 10, 2023 at 5:59 pm
Hey Wired, could you also do a 13 levels of jazz piano? I know you have a video of the piano already but it’s primarily classical. Loved this video though:)
Bishop Oral Lewis
March 10, 2023 at 6:18 pm
Great job!
McClain3000
March 10, 2023 at 6:24 pm
Easiest click of my life.
TCRMN
March 10, 2023 at 6:31 pm
This video just eliminated the need for beginner drum classes lol. One insane detail he didn’t point out is he always keeps te backbeat going, even when he goes all out in the fills, listeners or bandmates never get lost that way. Beautiful.
Bill McKinnon
March 10, 2023 at 6:37 pm
Larnell Legend!!!
Love Is The Only Thing
March 10, 2023 at 6:46 pm
The best to ever do it in my opinion. I am in awe.
Wayne
March 10, 2023 at 6:57 pm
Je savais pas que Thomas Ngijol faisait de la batterie !
WEB Du Bois
March 10, 2023 at 7:02 pm
Nice
k2dotwav
March 10, 2023 at 7:17 pm
Larnell is the next level
jj love
March 10, 2023 at 7:18 pm
Is something wrong with larnells eye??? Im genuinely concerned p
Bob Joe
March 10, 2023 at 7:24 pm
Wakanda forever!
Chariot
March 10, 2023 at 7:28 pm
LARNELLLL
André Kerber
March 10, 2023 at 7:29 pm
People in this video:
10% – Normal people that don’t play drums
90% – Drummers that wanted to see Larnell
Corey Huggart
March 10, 2023 at 7:34 pm
A true Canadian legend
Robby Priyanto
March 10, 2023 at 7:42 pm
18:15 and next. Noted ????????
Drum Kick
March 10, 2023 at 7:43 pm
I could listen for hours to this guy. He should be in Hollywood synchronizing the next Pets.
Ween King
March 10, 2023 at 7:56 pm
Been playing for 21 years (self taught). I don’t know how to read drum sheet music. Very informative. Thanks Larnell! (5:12) fuuuuuuuuuuun
Ivan Landivar
March 10, 2023 at 8:01 pm
My favorite instrument. I listen to a lot of metal music and I am always amazed with the complexity of the rythms. Very good explanation, thank you.
るるほ
March 10, 2023 at 8:11 pm
まさかのLarnell Lewis氏で驚き
これは是非日本語字幕版が出て欲しい…！
Neel Sinha
March 11, 2023 at 3:03 pm
The editing is so great for explaining. I’ve been a huge fan of Larnell Lewis for years. I’m happy to see him on WIRED! I think he’s one of the best in the world and I love the way/tone he plays with.
Benjamin Davis
March 11, 2023 at 3:06 pm
Shout out to Wired for getting the best drummer out right now
StamTsol Drums
March 11, 2023 at 3:21 pm
An amazing introduction to Drumming by the master!!!
snipelfritz
March 11, 2023 at 3:28 pm
Cool video. I’m self-taught of a couple years (haven’t played lately due to some physical issues), and it’s very cool to see where I feel very comfortable vs. not at all (rudiments and polyrhythms).
SP3NC3R Gg
March 11, 2023 at 3:31 pm
YOU ARE LITERAL LEGEND!!!
Arka Das Official
March 11, 2023 at 3:39 pm
Larnell, my favourite drummer, my favourite teacher; absolutely monster player, but his explanations are so lucid that it makes even total beginners curious about the art of drumming
CalebJK_Drums
March 11, 2023 at 3:57 pm
Easily one of the best drummers of this generation
Daniel Sullivan
March 11, 2023 at 3:59 pm
Larnell’s dashiki game is All-Galaxy.
Elias
March 11, 2023 at 4:10 pm
❤❤❤❤❤
jordan qenegei
March 11, 2023 at 4:26 pm
Larnell Lewis ????????????????????
oluwajuwon Emmanuel
March 11, 2023 at 4:48 pm
This is a wow! ❤
Connor Self
March 11, 2023 at 5:30 pm
As a classically trained percussionist, I’m proud to say I actually can do all 13 levels on drum kit, not very well mind you, but I’m just glad none of these are like things I can’t do
Philippe Yamagata
March 11, 2023 at 5:43 pm
Levels: “Oh” “uhum” “hmmmmm” “uhm” “…hmm” “hm??” “Whaaaat???”
StompL7
March 11, 2023 at 5:46 pm
i suggest that you check out his solo on the yamaha drums channel, love that vid.
Martim de Souza Junior
March 11, 2023 at 6:00 pm
Whoa!
VDPlaysGames
March 11, 2023 at 6:02 pm
As a drummer myself, this is a very good crash course. Well done Larnell.
Salomon Habumugisha
March 11, 2023 at 6:21 pm
Wooow
Sayre Hamilton
March 11, 2023 at 6:25 pm
Video suggestion: David Cooper or Sarah Willis French Horn
gigas81
March 11, 2023 at 6:28 pm
Yeah thats the other thing if you want to be a drummer: be ready to sweat & burn calories!!
Joel Arias Diaz
March 11, 2023 at 6:42 pm
Larnell is on ????????????????
Mohammed Esposito
March 11, 2023 at 6:43 pm
Monster
Eric Gonzalo
March 11, 2023 at 6:45 pm
This is so sick. So much respect to Larnell and to how he’s explaining all these nuances about drumming so accessibly!
And this impeccable editing…is there some collaboration with whoever is doing some of Meinl’s artist feature videos too?
Vaughn Chauncy
March 11, 2023 at 6:51 pm
Great video..I am glad named his cymbals
Hifi Demo Clips
March 11, 2023 at 7:06 pm
Amazing video. Very interesting
Ktoe
March 11, 2023 at 7:33 pm
Holy! What a savage ending! ????. I need to check out this guys music
Gabriel Junqueira
March 12, 2023 at 5:14 pm
Simply Impressive
Stefan Ewald
March 12, 2023 at 5:14 pm
Lots of passion and time within this video!
Neoking
March 12, 2023 at 5:16 pm
Exceptional. The editing was as flawless and helpful as Larnell’s drumming. As a self-taught drummer who has a lot of holes in my knowledge (can play some advanced fills but struggle sometimes with limb independence or maintaining polyrhythms) , I am definitely going to be coming back to this.
Chema Siller
March 12, 2023 at 5:18 pm
Nice, i would add on the first levels, the way the haptic feedback feels on the bouncing with the drums or cymbals, your wrist really gets to know the feel and you can make repetitive strikes more easily. For me, it marks an insane difference when playing with sticks because i play with brushes.
marco duquesne
March 12, 2023 at 5:19 pm
wow ty
katsuuki
March 12, 2023 at 5:46 pm
Thanks you Larnel Lewis ????????✨
Cameron Maynard
March 12, 2023 at 5:52 pm
The Don
Quinn Walker
March 12, 2023 at 6:02 pm
5:15 is so funny for no reason
Beach Thor
March 12, 2023 at 6:03 pm
What. A. Stud!
abcde asdas
March 12, 2023 at 6:35 pm
how every drill beat sounds like 5:46 watch it at 1.5 speed
Asquaredphoto
March 12, 2023 at 6:37 pm
Larnell is just such a pleasure to watch apply his craft. He makes it all look so effortless.
rrr.01
March 12, 2023 at 6:54 pm
A 19-ish minute video that is more instructional and insightful than years of studying with some teachers… Well done!
Ernest Berkhout
March 12, 2023 at 7:04 pm
my goodness! the one and only.
TheDrewFace12
March 12, 2023 at 7:08 pm
Toronto Canada’s finest!!!
F X N C H
March 12, 2023 at 7:19 pm
what a great vid cheers
MJay-En
March 12, 2023 at 7:38 pm
This makes me miss playing the drums ????????
Alexeon Bel
March 12, 2023 at 7:39 pm
Glad he gets more attention. His drumming on snarky puppy’s lingus was nothing but phenomenal.
chi chi
March 12, 2023 at 7:42 pm
I’m ashamed of myself for just knowing such a talented artist… Where have I been ????
DT's Digital Den
March 12, 2023 at 7:44 pm
He’s almost as impressive a drummer as he is a person, if you catch my drift.
Stephen Haake
March 12, 2023 at 8:23 pm
The Spirit!
Renato Pierri
March 12, 2023 at 8:30 pm
This guy is a human metronomous lol
Very nice class. Thank you!
Peter Gilbert
March 12, 2023 at 8:47 pm
Wow, a wonderful combination of talent and ability to communicate. A natural born musician and teacher. I have subscribed.
Mitchell Cambron
March 12, 2023 at 9:02 pm
Brilliant
Dude
March 12, 2023 at 9:05 pm
A lad and a gentleman
Pablo Uribe
March 12, 2023 at 9:05 pm
What a great video. New to drumming, it was hipnotizing!
Anthony Francis-Jones
March 13, 2023 at 5:12 pm
What an outstanding explanation of how to play the kit drums. A complete masterpiece!
Tennishu
March 13, 2023 at 5:17 pm
The black and white on the hi hat video ☠☠☠
Larnell Lewis Music
March 13, 2023 at 6:17 pm
????????????????????
Unizono Music
March 13, 2023 at 5:37 pm
ABSOLUTELY AMAAAAAAZING! LOVE IT!
Javy B
March 13, 2023 at 5:46 pm
what a beast
renesbbwi
March 13, 2023 at 5:50 pm
I love Larnell as a person. He is so so grounded. Man, even if you are NOT a drummer, you will enjoy watching this video. Big up for the editor too and thank you @wired for posting this video.
EVOLUP7ION
March 13, 2023 at 5:57 pm
How brilliant is that. The drum skills, the spirit of the guy, the video editing, the audio mixing… definitely some A+++ content. Thanks WiReD ????
Fermati Chebellosei
March 13, 2023 at 6:01 pm
A great human being wearing gentleman`s shoes !
jozuu_
March 13, 2023 at 6:06 pm
if you enjoyed this video, you are now legally obligated to watch the zildjian live w larnell
C Sartori
March 13, 2023 at 6:10 pm
this is so dope. would’ve loved to see level 14 tho: metric modulation!
MM Games Arena
March 13, 2023 at 6:21 pm
It’s so amazing on wat a human can do
HELADOΘΘSCURO
March 13, 2023 at 6:29 pm
GAWDDMAN, This man grooves even explaining the most simple drumming stuff
David Akinmade
March 13, 2023 at 6:38 pm
That was top tier ????????????????
Suppifier
March 13, 2023 at 6:45 pm
Nah there’s easy and theres JD Beck
Gorbush
March 13, 2023 at 6:58 pm
Can’t believe We Like It Here is almost a decade old.
Sakib Haider
March 13, 2023 at 7:09 pm
@17:38 I think he just cast a spell with his right hand
Larence Dominic Sto. Tomas
March 13, 2023 at 7:40 pm
I love how he said practicing your breathing hahahaha. It might seem simple but it’s kinda hard sometimes that you forget to breath
Dr. Ulrich Selz
March 13, 2023 at 7:44 pm
Incredibly good video!
Michael Lenahan
March 13, 2023 at 7:49 pm
Level 14+ understanding what the rest of the band is doing and awareness of how to blend, compliment, or be at the forefront of the music. He is the master of it!
SurfingBryanRay
March 13, 2023 at 7:49 pm
Would love to learn drumming some day!
Fadinq Moonlight
March 13, 2023 at 7:51 pm
Is that larnell i see?????
Miguel Ribau
March 13, 2023 at 7:57 pm
There are no words to describe your skill Larnell. Youre amazing man!! Thank you for sharing this gift with everyone.
I couldn’t stop smilling listening to the final solo… and you just make me wanna get back to the grind. Keep it coming LEGEND!! Much love
Leo Rizzo
March 13, 2023 at 7:59 pm
great!
ralph bryant
March 13, 2023 at 8:23 pm
Great teacher. Genuine
Brandon Lynch
March 13, 2023 at 9:11 pm
Gonna be coming back to this video a lot. Thanks for posting!
DR3D R3X
March 13, 2023 at 9:14 pm
For anyone interested in starting playing drums, don’t forget to practice with a metronome.
iqbal55
March 14, 2023 at 3:57 pm
Not my tempo
Innes Tomlinson
March 14, 2023 at 4:07 pm
13:01 ‘sprinkle some stuff around’
*Plays the most insane chop in drumming existence*
Ola Okutubo
March 14, 2023 at 4:20 pm
Thank you Larnell Lewis !!
tommy1273
March 14, 2023 at 4:29 pm
You can tell he’s a great teacher! ????
Sonowa
March 14, 2023 at 4:30 pm
Cool dude 🙂
Scott Denny
March 14, 2023 at 4:32 pm
I never realized Immigrant Song is basically a paradiddle with some notes left out.
Nordpeak TV
March 14, 2023 at 4:44 pm
Mr Lewis – a living legend ????
Alejandro Bottini
March 14, 2023 at 4:56 pm
Larnell es una máquina celestial de groove!
Rhade
March 14, 2023 at 5:02 pm
Convinced me to never learn drums. Mad respect to your knowledge and skill
RISE and SHINE
March 14, 2023 at 5:08 pm
this guy is super cool and this was the best lesson I’ve seen in my life
leminh duy
March 14, 2023 at 5:11 pm
outstanding explanation
skefman
March 14, 2023 at 5:23 pm
36 years old and slightly on the spectrum, wish my parents have me this as an outlet. Very very cool video and if I ever have a kid I’ll give them oppertunity learning instrument
Immanuel Kabuhung
March 14, 2023 at 5:25 pm
Cool
Marvin Sequera
March 14, 2023 at 5:49 pm
This is so amazing.
Soul of Noctem
March 14, 2023 at 6:33 pm
Man, to have Larnell as a teacher would be beyond epic!!! You’re right up there with my inspiration, Stewart Copeland. I mean, I’m amateur level. And it would be for hobby. Still, I would love to learn all the way. It’ll happen though. I’m sure of it. ????
darkdantepl
March 14, 2023 at 7:02 pm
Larnell is a Bob Ross of drumming.
Graham Trout
March 14, 2023 at 7:47 pm
I’ll stay on the guitar. You can play for all of us. Man your good.
Ben Ndalima
March 14, 2023 at 7:48 pm
Larnell, you are AMAZING
Mark C. Ryan
March 14, 2023 at 7:56 pm
I don’t play drums but when I see Larnell in my feed I hit play!
Jarvis
March 14, 2023 at 8:13 pm
This video made me a better person.
probably dallas
March 14, 2023 at 8:27 pm
i swear I saw that dashiki somewhere and it’s the only one I would ever want
dfasht
March 14, 2023 at 8:35 pm
And all this time I’ve been torturing myself to play with the beater off the kick….
Randall Lewis
March 14, 2023 at 8:41 pm
Brother Larnell, your kit, especially the Tom’s always sound so nice!! Thx….
abc000cool
March 14, 2023 at 8:47 pm
where are all the choppy rudiments???
LJ doble S
March 14, 2023 at 9:16 pm
Genial clase ❤ Me dieron ganas de practicar batería después de ver esto.
Tim de Man - Game Music
March 15, 2023 at 9:07 am
That’s an incredible sounding kit :O . Excellent breakdown and playing as well, obviously!
IHADTHECAKE
March 15, 2023 at 9:17 am
Educator extraordinaire. What an absolute legend.
AtariForeva
March 15, 2023 at 9:52 am
My jaw dropped when I saw Larnell in Jazz Bistro a few years back. Unbelievable drumming.
doubts
March 15, 2023 at 10:23 am
Great teacher. World class player
Thiago Guilherme
March 15, 2023 at 10:45 am
Bravo!
Lionel dos Santos
March 15, 2023 at 11:12 am
Few years back, Larnell Lewis came and gave a workshop in dubai, UAE. His Explanations were lucid and clear, he went over ever thing he was teaching so many times, and also how he learnt things. It was so inspiring. I didn’t know who he was at that time, but he left me with an impression which i’ve kept in my head for so long now. I talked to him and he just seemed like a really nice and down to earth person.
Marcin Pohl
March 15, 2023 at 11:32 am
This video would sell a lot better if it was renamed to “4 limbs 1 kit” or “Larnells Go Wild”
beclops
March 15, 2023 at 11:33 am
Larnell’s awesome, definitely recommend looking into Snarky Puppy, as well as his solo stuff
Markie P
March 15, 2023 at 12:21 pm
Sooo, Larnell Lewis is pretty good on the drums!
Roshan Pradeep
March 15, 2023 at 1:24 pm
Am I the only person getting a strong Captain Raymond Holt vibe when I see him?
Isaac Blanco
March 15, 2023 at 1:35 pm
I would love to have an instructor this patient and thorough. You are a great teacher!
Aaron Pierre Briscoe
March 15, 2023 at 2:43 pm
Did anyone stop listening towards the latter end of the video (drum fill/embellishment) onwards and just admire? Am I abnormal???
Liandel
March 15, 2023 at 3:45 pm
Excellent educator and a lovely human being. Always an honour seeing Larnell
Felipe Menhem
March 15, 2023 at 3:55 pm
Hey, Wired, I would love to translate these captions to PT-BR! This video is amazing and Larnell is an amazing educator!
Nathanael Davenport
March 15, 2023 at 4:07 pm
Larnell is one of the best drummers I’ve seen in years. And the fact that he actually knows how to teach what he knows in a clear, concise way… as well as being a player at such a high level… is an extremely rare combination. I’ve met so many great musicians who barely know how to have a two-way conversation with an average human being, let alone teach their art.
Olly Landreth
March 15, 2023 at 4:22 pm
So much fun to watch this as a beginner (LVL 7)!
John Navarro
March 15, 2023 at 4:27 pm
He looks like a sophisticated lil boosie
Sascha Contes
March 15, 2023 at 5:13 pm
Respect, amazing. Thank you
Nuall
March 15, 2023 at 6:18 pm
His right eye looks milky. Is he heterochromic?
colton pugh
March 15, 2023 at 6:46 pm
Snarky Puppy’s “What About Me?” lead me here and I could not be more about it. Lionel is far beyond exceptional. He is a gift to musical history in the making.
LotusRingo
March 15, 2023 at 7:25 pm
My hero.
J Smith
March 15, 2023 at 7:31 pm
As someone who learnt drums when I was younger, really brought back some memories watching this. Really well broken down by Larnell!
Joshua Bortey Bortier
March 15, 2023 at 8:21 pm
whoooshh!!????????????????
German Andres Moreno Rojas
March 15, 2023 at 8:51 pm
awesome video
lNLl
March 15, 2023 at 8:58 pm
18:10 – 18:30 Thank you for that words! For me that was the perfect conclusion for this kind of stuff. It took me years to realise the same exact things.
Tom
March 16, 2023 at 4:19 am
If Spirit Halloween sold an African musician costume this fit would be it ????
Maarten Jan de Groot
March 16, 2023 at 5:15 am
Great video. Clear explanation of the various drum terms, without getting bogged down in inimitable jargon
Ca Reem
March 16, 2023 at 7:00 am
that snare tho… dreadful
ToyKeeper
March 16, 2023 at 9:18 am
I think perhaps the single most helpful drum lesson I ever had was when Dennis Chambers explained how to play in the pocket. And it wasn’t even because of the pocket. He made the point that, as long as you feel the underlying beat in your core like it’s your own heartbeat, and keep the primary drum strikes on those beats… you can embellish and improvise pretty much whatever you want around it and it’ll sound okay. Sprinkle on as much flavor as you want, but it’s gotta have a solid core.
Lawliet Hanzer
March 16, 2023 at 10:30 am
Level 14: Caravan
Rusken
March 16, 2023 at 10:42 am
You can always tell a drummer’s proud of their cymbal stack when they say “and it makes a sound like THIS!” with a big cheesy grin on their face.
Sebukebu
March 16, 2023 at 11:02 am
Liked the video before watching just for seeing larnell in the thumbnail
MWallner
March 16, 2023 at 11:11 am
Okay… this is so well analysed and yet still comprehensible as a whole… Mind blowing.
P.Koss974
March 16, 2023 at 11:52 am
“Make sure you’re breathing while you’re playing drums”… Bruh i couldn’t breathe while listening to this solo!
Suk Yu Mi Bowlz
March 16, 2023 at 1:10 pm
Are you one of the Osundairo brothers?
REFLUX
March 16, 2023 at 1:22 pm
is this racist?
Chaitanya Joshi
March 16, 2023 at 1:27 pm
Very cool
Lee J Parker
March 16, 2023 at 1:45 pm
That was GREAT!!! Many Thanks.
PresumablyTunes
March 16, 2023 at 1:57 pm
this is actually super useful. I’m always perplexed when it comes to adding drums into my music but i feel like this will help massively! Thanks!
familytreemusic
March 16, 2023 at 4:13 pm
Beast of a drummer and excellent teacher too.
PRO????LINKS
March 16, 2023 at 5:21 pm
【Kii Kimura】Junna / Yoyoka hybrid. Truly insane drum talent.
“Hit Like A Girl” back-to-back champion (Japan, under 18), 2021 & 2022.
“Hit Like A Girl” Intl. drum contest overall World Champ (13—17), 2022.
2022 entry song (age 9): “RED ZONE~DP ver.”
Alex
March 16, 2023 at 5:30 pm
I need this information as I am prob never going to be a drummer
Incognit05
March 16, 2023 at 5:36 pm
Absolute king of the kit. Thank you, maestro
Lofas lofas
March 16, 2023 at 6:21 pm
<3
Jayden Sydes
March 16, 2023 at 7:12 pm
the editing was absolutely outstanding
Eduardo Azevedo
March 16, 2023 at 7:29 pm
I don’t even know how to start. “Meet” Larnell by YT suggestions on the “Enter Sandman” video and was hook up. Even not being a drummer (not enough coordination), I love everything around this instrument. And seeing Larnell explaining/teaching/sharing his love of it, it’s just amazing! Video editing is also extremely on point, making SO EASY to “see” what he just explaining with captions over the drum kit, that’s perfect!
Viktor Lindell
March 16, 2023 at 7:51 pm
This is brilliant! I learned so much, and presented so well
Rocco Casadei
March 16, 2023 at 7:57 pm
Is this guy god?
Palé Yo Sézi
March 16, 2023 at 8:00 pm
He has 10 mil subs. I guess it pays to be the best
jeffdmusic
March 16, 2023 at 8:10 pm
Larnell is such a musical treasure. We are lucky to have him. 🙂
cmcdmb
March 16, 2023 at 8:12 pm
Great stuff! When he gets going, dude plays drums like they own him money! LOL
Dr_Wiz
March 16, 2023 at 9:50 pm
Always coming out exceptional.
You’re a blessing.????????????
Doug Sowell
March 16, 2023 at 11:45 pm
When is Snarky Puppy coming out west LL? I’m dying to see ya’ll live!
Davarius Harris
March 16, 2023 at 11:51 pm
Wow. The best all around video ever. Excellent communication,drumming and editing. Wish I had this when I first started drumming 10 years ago. It took tons of YouTube videos to learn the patterns and terms described in this video. I didn’t know what to call what I was looking for or what I was doing . This is an absolute share for beginners and intermediate drummers
Nzube Ohalete
March 16, 2023 at 11:54 pm
This guy is a legend. So good ????????????????
Lcsdrums
March 17, 2023 at 12:37 am
Beautiful piece of musical education. I appreciate it a lot!!
D_The_Producer
March 17, 2023 at 4:40 am
Beast Mode: ON!!!
GenXrevolution
March 17, 2023 at 6:00 am
Online lessons?
Dallas Rabot
March 17, 2023 at 6:27 am
If you are not a drummer like me but enjoyed this, I recommend watching Larnell listen to Enter Sandman for the first time, and then immediately play it afterwards on Drumeo’s YouTube channel.
Zeyan
March 17, 2023 at 9:17 am
Don’t we all wish someone looked at us like how Larnell looked at the ride cymbal at 10:28?
music _man
March 17, 2023 at 9:26 am
Great! Time signatures need a place in that list though, for sure. Maybe they’d be grouped with rudiments?
Manuel Mylosh Carigi
March 17, 2023 at 9:35 am
This is exactly the video I needed, thank you.
Nellie
March 17, 2023 at 9:50 am
I love how concise he is with his teaching
Francesco Filippo Tandoi
March 17, 2023 at 10:03 am
This is AMAZING ????
Grant Beerling
March 17, 2023 at 10:39 am
Like Eric Morecambe, (but paraphrased) I know all the beats………, but not necessarily in the right order.
That is the vast difference between amateurs and life long talented professionals…..And Larnell is a great natural teacher to boot.
Victor Delgado
March 17, 2023 at 11:31 am
Level 14: speed hahahahaha
joshisushant
March 17, 2023 at 12:48 pm
I have just watched the first 2 mins of this video and already a fan of his teaching approach !!
Flex Babe
March 17, 2023 at 4:11 pm
Could you also do one for clarinet please????
jordi molet
March 17, 2023 at 5:43 pm
Eres increïble !!
qvezo
March 17, 2023 at 7:01 pm
5:15
THE ACTING WAS PHENOMENAL LOLOLOL
Larnell Lewis Music
March 17, 2023 at 7:42 pm
THANKS!!! ????????????????????????????
Isaac Hannigan
March 17, 2023 at 7:29 pm
this guy is legit lol
RA Horus
March 17, 2023 at 11:19 pm
Nobody understands how dangerous of a boxer someone like Larnell would be.
Dakota Tyo
March 17, 2023 at 11:34 pm
AMAZING drummer
AMAZING teacher
AMAZING communicator
AMAZING video
Really loved not only listening to the music but the way he explained everything was so enjoyable. Couldn’t of picked a better musician to explain the drums.
Jônatas Peixe ♪
March 17, 2023 at 11:57 pm
Simplismente fantastico!!! Very goooooooooood!!! Obrigado! Thank you Larnell! ????
Joe Nicholls
March 18, 2023 at 12:23 am
Massive props to whoever edited this on the Wired team. Wired is not a drumming or music-centric organization, but I could tell that whoever put this together either has some decent knowledge of drums or really took care to research terms, gear, etc. while editing. Great visual aids and annotations, as well as placements of inserts and B roll. Very good job!
Devon Verret
March 18, 2023 at 1:57 am
Not the pina colada song outta no where
kefkapalazzo1
March 18, 2023 at 4:46 am
im 29 so ill never get this good even if I happened to be talented Jesus lol
Lone Wolf
March 18, 2023 at 6:50 am
Wow ………that LAST of the drum solo’s
denis martin
March 18, 2023 at 8:10 am
Excellent great video. Thankx so much
Samuel Moore
March 18, 2023 at 9:16 am
As a percussionist. This is a really really good introduction and teaching.
Gil Gonzales
March 18, 2023 at 9:36 am
WOW! The information on this is so rich. Thank you so much. God bless you man. ????????????
Hovis_esports
March 18, 2023 at 9:54 am
honestly i play piano and these tips helped me visualize rhythms in songs a lot easier. thank you!????
Bruce Robert Taylor
March 18, 2023 at 10:20 am
As much a gentleman as a great drummer. Love Larnell!
SAM JUSTIN
March 18, 2023 at 10:37 am
The vase drum does not keep you in tempo the high hat does
Dreamlion Inc
March 18, 2023 at 12:11 pm
*Level 1: Bass drum*
aaaand you lost me
borednow
March 18, 2023 at 12:21 pm
he has a nice and encouraging way of explaining things
john smith
March 18, 2023 at 12:42 pm
and breathe 😉
Carlos Danger
March 18, 2023 at 12:47 pm
Larnell reminds me of Neil DeGrasse Tyson in the way he can easily explain something that’s very intricate. His vocabulary and ability to communicate his genius is almost as impressive as the drumming itself.
Obala Sax
March 18, 2023 at 2:05 pm
When a saxophonist understands the drummer
CarlosDrums
March 18, 2023 at 4:18 pm
Beautiful ❤️
Phil Kach
March 18, 2023 at 4:31 pm
Love the time window at the bottom! Wish Larnell did other lessons????
Doctor-Shoebill
March 18, 2023 at 6:09 pm
This is a great video. More of this with Larnell, please!
Immanuel Ebalu
March 18, 2023 at 6:27 pm
Thanks for this
Lyka Gonzales
March 18, 2023 at 6:31 pm
Larnell Lewis is indeed the perfect one for this Wired! ????
Immanuel Ebalu
March 18, 2023 at 6:34 pm
Love this❤
unknownsamoan01
March 18, 2023 at 7:04 pm
????????????????????????❤️????????????
@peterm2050
July 18, 2024 at 5:08 am
Thank you so much fpr sharing this.
@UlrichFlorian
July 21, 2024 at 4:49 am
What a brilliant tutorial, just awesome. Thank you, Larnell!
@pablito777100
July 21, 2024 at 7:45 pm
he’s an unbelievble good teacher..!
god bless this guy for sharing his talent.
@JeremySmith-sx9oe
July 22, 2024 at 4:33 pm
educated drummer
@michaelz9753
July 27, 2024 at 4:44 pm
Woooow! Thank you for this Lesson!‘ Long time ago ive been this captivated in a Video ????????
@freddiegibbs101
July 27, 2024 at 11:35 pm
15:06 I kept coming back to this part, the groove was just A+++
@jamesadamgleason9471
July 28, 2024 at 10:32 am
I skipped this vid for so long. What a dummy I be
@qwackers1005
July 28, 2024 at 2:26 pm
This was actually really fun to watch! This guy is super duper talented and the way he plays the drums is so story driven and satisfying. I feel like i could listen to him play all the time! Great video ????
@MoseIsaako-gr4yy
July 29, 2024 at 4:37 am
This guy was spot on like a master guru of drums ???????? blessings brother thank you for sharing your God given talent ❤️
@GodsStoryteller
July 29, 2024 at 10:53 am
Been playing guitar and tried playing a strum pattern, on drums.
It was really cool.
But this your lesson …?
Awesome!
You just make me feel that drum playing is going to be dead easy for me, as you are using so many terms, (syncopation, etc) I’m used to, in the guitar world.
Many thanks to you.
@Scrubeez
August 2, 2024 at 12:34 am
God, Larnell is such inspiration
@tonygoodtimeboyz
August 4, 2024 at 3:51 pm
I’ve been watching a million different drum lesson videos and this has to be the best. Well done ????
@DeluxeTriple
August 5, 2024 at 7:35 am
fun video!
@meravsings
August 5, 2024 at 12:26 pm
Wow! What a drummer.
@ianedmonds9191
August 5, 2024 at 4:54 pm
Bars starting at 1529 -> is really epic playing.
Top job.
Luv and Peace.
@user-iy3um1hb6d
August 7, 2024 at 4:55 am
At level 4, I am already lost.
@gratitudeattitude589
August 7, 2024 at 11:01 pm
He really came to teach with teacher shoes haha
@thefilthyfivetff5570
August 9, 2024 at 2:42 am
A W E S O M E
Many thanks for this lesson!
@DeepZeea
August 10, 2024 at 2:43 pm
Larnell playing the 5 over 4 only like 95% perfect gives me hope
@NinjaNoobful
August 11, 2024 at 6:39 pm
Can somebody explain why the hi-hat opens by raising the foot and not pushing the pedal? wouldn’t it be more natural?
@rochluongo8018
August 12, 2024 at 3:08 pm
Nice I would like to have those recordings to play too
@burna-x8277
August 13, 2024 at 3:30 pm
Absolute ???? ???? ????Larnell ????????Thankyou
@stuartharris9429
August 14, 2024 at 4:28 pm
That was dope
@parkercrone1185
August 16, 2024 at 11:36 am
Bro talks in 4/4
@youngtevanced8818
August 19, 2024 at 7:40 am
Larnell Lewis is very motivating. I know my skills level will not able to do those now. But he talk like you can do it buddy on your level. Such a brilliant amazing instructor, passionate and virtuoso.
@sage4838
August 21, 2024 at 1:18 am
Not quite my tempo
@Xjeorr
August 21, 2024 at 4:46 pm
13:15
@Xjeorr
August 21, 2024 at 4:48 pm
15:08
@beatpioneer334
August 22, 2024 at 8:00 am
3:40 was about to go to level ????. Larnell graciously says “Let’s move on.” ????
@AdriIdzwanMansor
August 25, 2024 at 2:32 am
Level 14: Drum Corps
@TospreadGodslove
August 27, 2024 at 10:43 am
Easily one of the best drummers of recent years, and as a drummer my self who understands most of that stuff, he completely nailed every part of that, while still professionally restraining his ability to what was needed to be taught.. The dude is ao chill as well. What a blessed dude.
@hikmariz
August 27, 2024 at 9:42 pm
educator charisma
@xyzct
August 29, 2024 at 4:08 pm
Complex things appeal to simple minds.
Simple things appeal to complex minds.
@dcfromthev
August 30, 2024 at 7:47 am
Here for the gravity blast and double strokes on the kicks. Will he do either?
Nope. Need a death metal version of this video please and thanks!
@theoluquet
August 31, 2024 at 3:29 pm
Cringe
@joshuajuniorkingal
August 30, 2024 at 11:16 am
Cool. Thanks for the lesson.
@ConstantXplorer
August 31, 2024 at 10:00 pm
With the slickness
@natalievandenberg2222
September 1, 2024 at 11:34 pm
Good teaching and demonstrations! thank you!!
@watevz221
September 2, 2024 at 8:03 am
Bro you’re best ????
@watamuppet24
September 2, 2024 at 8:03 am
Bro you’re best ????
@Articulate99
September 5, 2024 at 3:18 pm
Interesting talk, thank you.
@juwonnnnn
September 7, 2024 at 6:24 am
????
@John77Jay
September 8, 2024 at 11:09 am
The title of this video should be drumming for the mentally challenged…
@lucasmatheus3313
September 9, 2024 at 10:53 am
holyshit that was impressive
@derekmccluskey6504
September 9, 2024 at 4:25 pm
Unreal. Love this legend.
@boranniyazidinckuyucu8092
September 10, 2024 at 10:28 am
I realized there is too much I didnt know even though I am at grade 6, well thanks to you that number went down a ton.
@SoundAloneband
September 10, 2024 at 5:29 pm
This dude is so humble but he has the rare gift of teaching well A lot of monster players can’t teach well. He’s an absolute monster man. Saw him with snarky puppy and omg. ????. He’s on a different level man.
@AlphonsineNIYIMPAYE
September 12, 2024 at 11:32 am
Drumm????????????????????????????????love
@annepepper8805
September 14, 2024 at 11:52 am
love this breakdown <3
@reeldriver
September 23, 2024 at 9:30 pm
…I cant believe you said “i hope you learned something”, at the end. I have learned way more here with you than i have learned in the last couple of years. Solidity. THANK YOU!..
@sabahbubbler
September 25, 2024 at 12:49 pm
Level 14, Tool = find the time signature
@tekideation
September 25, 2024 at 5:24 pm
This’s great.
@arvinhirang4477
September 25, 2024 at 11:32 pm
BLKD!
@yxg.travel
September 27, 2024 at 9:43 pm
Very important still!!
@xbronn
September 28, 2024 at 2:46 pm
i immediately recognized snarky puppy. made me happy
@tonymahomes2792
September 28, 2024 at 4:51 pm
Amazing ????????
@formal_club
September 30, 2024 at 5:22 pm
incredible video! ❤
@ishan242
October 4, 2024 at 4:41 am
GOD
@tomchan3112
October 5, 2024 at 9:00 am
First time viewing your videos and love the simplicity and succinctness of your instructions. Awesome! ????????????
@PachyMusic
October 5, 2024 at 3:13 pm
Thank Larnell, I needed this drumming class. Really appreciated! ????
@milvusyt514
October 5, 2024 at 4:02 pm
The drip is otherworldly
@PARTYGKEE-OTH
October 8, 2024 at 1:15 pm
I’m a producer and Thanks! it helps a lot with my aggressive music production vision
@robonse
October 8, 2024 at 1:15 pm
I’m a producer and Thanks! it helps a lot with my aggressive music production vision
@TimewiseChubert
October 10, 2024 at 3:57 pm
I’m not a drummer and not even a musician, but this was very easy to understand!
@xavi9bhgt556
October 12, 2024 at 4:45 am
what a beast. made me wanna buy one of those learner electric kits, maybe some day
@masonhutchins9932
October 14, 2024 at 11:16 pm
I play guitar bass piano ukulele clarinet i think I have an addiction to learning how to use an instrument this guy made me wanna go buy a drum kit
@roypeterdrum
October 15, 2024 at 2:05 am
❤
@anotheraesthetic773
October 15, 2024 at 7:11 pm
Based on this I’m a level 7 maybe 8 on a good day ????
@kritischparken
October 19, 2024 at 5:55 am
broski treating that bell lightly in the middle of that mess what a legend
@tyranosurasmax
October 24, 2024 at 7:07 pm
paradiddle diddle that ish and you got heart of the sunrise.
@Nickyux
October 26, 2024 at 5:30 pm
Level 14: Drumstick flip
@JA12258
October 27, 2024 at 4:37 pm
Absolutely awesome drum video!!! Thank you very, very much, Mr Lewis!!!!!
@MyBibone
October 29, 2024 at 8:06 am
immenso
@shallaeditschannel4447
October 30, 2024 at 1:51 pm
personally i am only at level 8
@martindeje9877
October 31, 2024 at 1:47 am
Thank u !
@JCBMG
November 1, 2024 at 1:02 am
If I’m playing 4/4 on a drum machine should I be setting my high hats to 8th notes
@yingchen9862
November 4, 2024 at 4:28 am
this has been extremely helpful to me, nicely explained, thx a lot
@tweetycheeky8741
November 5, 2024 at 1:54 am
yep convincing my mum to get me an electric drum kit
@MikeCeritto
November 5, 2024 at 12:43 pm
Excellent break down.
@111usul
November 5, 2024 at 6:57 pm
That’s some Whiplash stuff right here at the end, crazy talent
@dominicdo9374
November 6, 2024 at 12:12 am
Im starting to think I started with drums too far ahead.
@MarioLuigi-vb3rp
November 17, 2024 at 12:55 am
Amazing and the rim sticking wow on point. Love all of it.
@ririxyarmageddon
November 23, 2024 at 11:08 am
Love the series
@Refresh5406
November 24, 2024 at 9:31 pm
Having individual (what looks like) U87s on each drum is psychotic lol
@Karveyheitel
November 25, 2024 at 6:30 pm
This guy is awesome.
@icerag
November 26, 2024 at 9:19 pm
Bonus levels: Polymeters, Metric modulation, Beat displacement, Timbre alteration (creative ways to make a drum or cymbal sound), Melodic and harmonic playing, open-handed playing, and finally the most important ones, playing for a song and playing with a band.
@noobgaming-cf4jd
November 28, 2024 at 5:19 am
lvl 10 is SO MUCH easier than lvl 9
@okkiesundock9646
November 29, 2024 at 9:50 pm
Anybody else get an ad right before the trash/rattle cymbal lol
@Zaguzah
November 30, 2024 at 1:09 am
This dude’s vibe is so zen I could listen to him read the dictionary.
@DoctorBones1
November 30, 2024 at 5:43 am
You know he is good when he looks like he is fighting off a horde of monsters during the drum solo.
@700LISH
November 30, 2024 at 3:24 pm
the musical context was the most important for me to fully understand !
@discopark1043
December 6, 2024 at 4:25 pm
Its not foundation lessons . Not explained how to hold sticks right , not explained how to push with foot ..
@guessmo5773
December 6, 2024 at 7:17 pm
I play faster than you
@jimmydean416
December 7, 2024 at 1:40 am
Who else here watched this more than once? ????
@BillShakespeare
December 10, 2024 at 6:25 pm
Big Daddy Kane play drums???
@ttacking
December 11, 2024 at 3:24 pm
OH, THIS GUYS A BEAST!!!!!!!
@gaopa7
December 13, 2024 at 7:22 am
설명 엄청 잘해놨다. 감사감사~
@chrischoed9890
December 13, 2024 at 9:58 am
This is the best drum educ video I’ve ever seen so far. Larnell is just great. Never overwhelming up to the end even if you’re a beginner. Sick editing! Just great ????
@Toffe93
December 13, 2024 at 8:34 pm
God daemn it sounds good! Especially within 15:10 -15:44! ???????? Absolute Pro my man! ????????
@motomanxxxmotomanxxx
December 15, 2024 at 3:26 pm
No matter what, you still have to make music.
@kidkique
December 18, 2024 at 12:14 pm
I think drums have been around a little longer than 100 years….
@persiaxfanbase6883
December 18, 2024 at 1:14 pm
What are embellishments actually? Orchestration, Doubleing up, …? I didnt get that.
@lampandlizard4755
December 19, 2024 at 5:10 am
Wow! Incredible lesson thanx so much 🙂
@franklinbruce7121
December 25, 2024 at 12:19 am
This video and YOU are both AWESOME & AMAZING ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Standing???????????????????????????????????????????????? Ovation ????????????????????????????????????????
@pxqify
December 26, 2024 at 2:50 pm
Think i found ky new favorite drummer
@jakeknight5118
December 27, 2024 at 9:40 am
Beast!!
@juuhaa1
December 30, 2024 at 10:08 am
Level 14 = Mike Mangini ????
@thelmabradley7176
January 4, 2025 at 10:21 am
I love this teaching video and enjoyed playing on my table and in the air with the syncopation section and the right paradiddles section around the drums, respectively. I also loved air drumming with what looked liked doubles around the drumset which I air drummed. I loved following you and imitating your movements, Larnell Lewis.
Additionally, I loved the fact that you utilized I think change your mind song to implement/ demonstrate your teaching through this great video!!!!!!????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????.
@Glennhairston
January 4, 2025 at 5:09 pm
Thanks for the excellent explanation you are not only a skilled drummer but teacher as well
@HypatiaScorch
January 4, 2025 at 9:20 pm
As of now, the only polyrhythm I can do is the creep polyrhythm
@petespencer8813
January 7, 2025 at 7:15 pm
That third fill, ???? very jazzy
@petespencer8813
January 7, 2025 at 7:15 pm
That third fill, 😮 very jazzy
@petespencer8813
January 7, 2025 at 7:18 pm
Yup, definitely a jazz percussionist. ????❤????
@petespencer8813
January 7, 2025 at 7:18 pm
Yup, definitely a jazz percussionist. 😊❤😅
@petespencer8813
January 7, 2025 at 7:20 pm
The final comment is too true
@favour.travels
January 8, 2025 at 7:35 pm
As a drummer, I’m touched.
@ThreshKing101
January 11, 2025 at 11:21 am
Such a good teacher and player…. and what a nice shirt! <3
@Derbearltd
January 11, 2025 at 3:48 pm
One of my current favorite drummers
@NIN_CUM_POOP
January 11, 2025 at 3:48 pm
One of my current favorite drummers
@nilorondelli
January 13, 2025 at 3:32 pm
I was able to follow up to level 3 ???? Well done, bro!
@nilorondelli
January 13, 2025 at 3:32 pm
I was able to follow up to level 3 😂 Well done, bro!
@ZackariaLankerani-j5c
January 13, 2025 at 9:00 pm
level 14: SPEEEEEEEDDDD
@jossel1004
January 14, 2025 at 10:40 am
????????????????
@jossel1004
January 14, 2025 at 10:40 am
🔥🔥🔥🔥
@bluedoggo483
January 14, 2025 at 2:21 pm
I have a question regarding this part of the video: 14:27 – 14:45, Is all these movements here and there just random, or is there a consistent way in replicating what Larnell is playing right there?
@pfkmsandiego
January 14, 2025 at 3:32 pm
this dude just exudes love every time i see him in drum videos. killer on the drums, gentleman on the streets. ✌&❤
@mdcoker
January 16, 2025 at 10:24 am
Thank you for this explanation. it is a blessing to have musicians like you. I think you should do another video explaining when to apply fills, especially chops. A lot of the younger drummers today spend more time learning chops and it is hard for them to hold a groove, because of the thirst for chops. It is even worse in modern gospel music because every modern gospel drummer sounds the same because they all play chops. Learning chops is good because it helps you grow your dynamics but it sounds better when it is applied at the right time.
@mikelemayawesometimeallthe6434
January 21, 2025 at 12:30 am
F yes. ❤
@taskmasterbrainmaster
January 21, 2025 at 7:49 pm
thanks so much for breaking everything down and giving the lingo for it. as a beginner I’m hearing all these phrases and words describing elements of drum play and it was all going over my head this video has helpe me understand a lot more.
@MFbearhead
January 23, 2025 at 9:52 pm
Loved every second of this video, much love!
@brudermusscode
January 25, 2025 at 8:05 am
Beautiful outfit bro!
@shocka89
January 26, 2025 at 1:02 am
2:21 “alright”
Class dismissed.
@janetfilger8326
January 26, 2025 at 7:21 pm
I concur. A 1 and a 2 and a …..
@PhilipLee-o9f
January 27, 2025 at 3:26 am
Musically prowess aside, he reminds me of Captain Raymond Holt, 99!
@theGoldenDiaper
January 28, 2025 at 6:02 am
These grooves that he plays are something else – I reckon he’d be right in the pocket for fellow bass players
@theGoldenDiaper
January 28, 2025 at 6:02 am
better yet the bass players would sit right in his back pocket ahaha
@teedot1186
January 28, 2025 at 7:49 pm
I’d love to see the music sheet. ????
@teedot1186
January 28, 2025 at 7:49 pm
I’d love to see the music sheet. 💕
@kafungechaofficial4746
January 30, 2025 at 6:23 am
You are so amazing and awesome! Thank you so much!
@FlokiLothbrok
January 30, 2025 at 2:46 pm
Wow Larnell is so talented and skilled he makes me wanna quit drumming and I don even play drums
@aryfis
February 3, 2025 at 2:09 am
haha Guitaro5000 are u brothers? – u need to do some collab 😀
@imstillwell
February 3, 2025 at 12:08 pm
that add placement was foul
@Kpkp5437
February 5, 2025 at 1:33 am
Amazing!!!!!
@TumisoDrummer
February 5, 2025 at 11:11 am
Love your pro-mark sticks ❤❤❤❤
@SplenderMatanda
February 6, 2025 at 3:41 am
What an amazing drummer and educator! I’m impressed with your style of everything portrayed here. You’re exceptional!❤❤❤
@tashfiqmannan
February 12, 2025 at 3:10 am
My man drummin in some church’s double monks. Preach
@tashfiqmannan
February 12, 2025 at 3:50 am
What a beautifully arranged kit. I love the selection of cymbals (i hate how my china sounds, def stacking with a slotted crash and a riveted 12” splash sammiched) and that hybrid snare with a depth in between the snare and floor Tom ooweee mama im def coppin. Only thing lacking in my humble opinion is a clap slack, its basically a hi hat the way i express myself lol
@MSM4981
February 18, 2025 at 8:33 am
Have I not watched some videos of yours playing guitar in the streets?❤
@_BlaXEr
February 21, 2025 at 2:09 am
what a beast
@zenlotus8696
February 22, 2025 at 3:28 pm
He has a great smile❤
@NajeemBalogun-w9f
February 25, 2025 at 9:54 pm
Am so a drummer .i love it can you teach me pls
@johnskilly
February 27, 2025 at 12:21 pm
Brilliant teacher, brilliant drummer!!!
@adammorris6057
February 27, 2025 at 3:43 pm
The coolest person on the internet
@0825burch
February 28, 2025 at 6:56 pm
Thanks. You’re such a golden performer and teacher!
@neyenyamaguchi5515
March 4, 2025 at 4:27 am
great master!!
@marks9948
March 4, 2025 at 6:31 pm
when this man talks. YOU LISTEN
@Drums-2008
March 7, 2025 at 6:18 pm
What ride is that 😭😭
@kumarmotivation6516
March 9, 2025 at 12:59 pm
You’re a good teacher. Love you to you.
@onewithhimmusic
March 9, 2025 at 8:25 pm
Possibly one of the most insightful instruction videos for drummers who know all the things to do but get stuck when it’s time to put all of it together.
@MrBenski1982
March 10, 2025 at 6:47 am
This is level 2 stuff at best… Where’s the double kick your fraud lol
@eduardogalindo457
March 12, 2025 at 7:38 pm
that drum set sound like absooute trash
@eddygroove89
March 12, 2025 at 7:38 pm
that drum set sound like absooute trash
@AustinWestbro
March 13, 2025 at 10:46 am
Odd to me that he never including odd time in any of the levels. Part 2 maybe?
@ewesley1
March 16, 2025 at 8:30 pm
THEE G.O.A.T.!
@joshuafoga8438
March 17, 2025 at 6:10 pm
Thank you ✌️💯
@pierremick88
March 19, 2025 at 5:07 pm
Hoo woaw ! Thanks
@TheThinkersBible
March 21, 2025 at 3:40 am
This is absolutely the best single drum lesson I’ve ever seen. God bless you and thank you so very much!
@amargnwalkr
March 22, 2025 at 3:17 pm
NBD, just one of the best drummers out there.
@og_paulsack
March 25, 2025 at 4:01 pm
TIL I’ve been funk drumming while thinking I was a rock drummer for like 3 years
@robertodottori1841
March 26, 2025 at 10:01 am
You are “ciotto” to the upper level. A beautifull lesson. Very, thanks a lot!
@ZachBryant
March 29, 2025 at 6:41 pm
Impeccably coached! I would gladly let Larnell teach me anything. I can sense his patience to pair with his passion!
@davidstein9129
March 30, 2025 at 11:05 pm
This gentleman is very well spoken.
@davidstein9129
March 30, 2025 at 11:16 pm
Beautiful
K Zildjian 😂Cymbals here
@davidstein9129
March 30, 2025 at 11:18 pm
A Masterful Drummer
@insideinfo2355
March 31, 2025 at 4:47 pm
This is awesome!! I’m late to the party.
@deeharris161
April 1, 2025 at 2:35 pm
Excellent lesson, my brother!! Simple and complex at the same time. Thank you for sharing!!!!
@dimaszhaky9148
April 1, 2025 at 9:19 pm
nice
@ThanosNikolopoulos
April 3, 2025 at 5:14 pm
As a teacher of mathematics myself and a drum enthousiast (not as a player, just hearing) I have to say this is MASTER TEACHING! I have heard years and years of Mike Portnoy, Mike Mangini and so many other highly accomplished drummers (in my favorite Progressive rock/metal genre), but I was always following my ear… Now I got to understand some fundamentals like never before! Excellent teaching, BRAVO!
@CoCoKwispy
April 6, 2025 at 10:33 pm
If Larnell buries the beater…. 👀
Imma do it without feeling guilty
@LarnellLewisMusic
April 15, 2025 at 10:26 pm
You have my blessing 😅🙌🏿
@Jesse-cx4si
April 7, 2025 at 1:37 pm
Appropriation?
@TenexLaino
April 12, 2025 at 7:49 am
Thanks alot for the explanation
@OcalaPercussionAcademy
April 12, 2025 at 7:50 am
As soon as I saw him in this video I knew I would love it. This guy is an amazing educator and player! 😊
@geraldballesteros3839
April 14, 2025 at 2:30 am
I am confused. Is the guitar following the count or is the drum following the guitar? lol
@scottwilson1258
April 16, 2025 at 11:01 am
Wow Larnell, You just showed EVERYTHING I have ever taught myself for the last 50 Years in 1 Lesson with 13 Levels! You are one of the most Tasteful Drum Fillers that Exist and thank You Larnell for inspiring Me!
@skope2055
April 17, 2025 at 4:20 pm
Amazing video!
@ramonservinrios6005
April 20, 2025 at 10:56 am
really good!! thanks
@cals6057
April 22, 2025 at 7:19 pm
Horrible!
@victoriousolaiya4726
April 22, 2025 at 7:25 pm
❤ Excellent 👌🏾👍🏾💯
@billofwrights7695
April 26, 2025 at 10:10 pm
I did not know that playing ghosted notes on the snare drum makes the groove more effective!
@janitor4jesus944
April 28, 2025 at 7:41 pm
Earl Carter did not need to apologize. And he should have not returned to cogic. Todd Hall is a mouthpiece for Satan,PERIOD.
@aj6417
April 28, 2025 at 10:18 pm
Awesome, enlightenment!
@Defunction3
April 28, 2025 at 11:30 pm
The cool thing is you could technically do this for each genre of music and it would be different levels like metal would go in a completely different direction same with jazz
@bigsmoothg
April 29, 2025 at 5:09 pm
Wow thank you this make me appreciate Aaron Spears more. Rest in peace
@StevenBrumby
May 1, 2025 at 9:26 am
👏👏👏👏 this is awesome and super clear, thank you.
It also reminds me a lot of the @samuraiguitarist video on 7 levels of guitar chords (power chords to jazz lord) and how you start out trying to impress girls but after level 4 you end up mostly appealing to other musicians 😂.
@jfval7110
May 3, 2025 at 5:53 am
Drum’s so easy with you Larnell … 18:46 mn of pure pleasure played with humility. Excellent
@meme-ow2dm
May 4, 2025 at 10:32 pm
it would have been good if i had seen this video when i started playing. this is a content rich and fast lesson. thanks
@PopLucian90
May 9, 2025 at 8:50 am
This the dude that never heard enter sandman?
@scottpitner4298
May 12, 2025 at 6:56 pm
Dudes not just a chop monster he’s able to play great parts in some complex pieces. One of the best of our time! ✌️
@ag7748
May 15, 2025 at 3:01 pm
I don’t know anything about drums but your video was very educational and great to listen to!