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
@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.