Keith Carlock Paradiddle Diddles | Study The Greats

In this episode of Study The Greats, we will be breaking down Keith Carlock's mastery of the paradiddle diddle.

PEARL | MEINL | VIC FIRTH

[funkywhite]

Wow. Can't decide if I'm more impressed with Keith Carlock, or the fact that you were able to transcribe this! :)

[ethancurtis]

I like how humble you are bro haha! The fact that your pulling off all the stuff that these great drummers are doing is insane. Its a talent in itself you can even break down half of these! Seriously though bro great lesson.

[Smoove_J]

The paradiddlediddle was always one of my favorites. Easy to get up to speed, lots of practical applications. One of the 10 or so rudiments worth remembering.

[jarruby]

This is one of the most clear, concise, and approachable breakdowns of a seemingly insane chop that I've ever seen. Kudos.

[JustTutupa]

Your playing is ridiculously clean. Great great lesson

[SteveToccoDrummer]

Excellent analysis, explanation AND demonstration. You are a superb teacher and drummer!!!!

[kummer]

This man is gifted. He's a teacher.
He applies strict analysis to the great drummers. We comprehend more about their talent thanks to him.
Keith open the door for us.


Keith I wish you reach the hall of fame.

[davemackey]

Austin thanks so much for this channel. Two years ago I learned how to transcribe using Logic from you. It is one of the most valuable tools in my toolbox now. Subscribed!

[jasoncampbell]

You have a gift for instruction. I truly enjoy how well you make these chops simple to play.

[johnvaldez]

I'd like to add that what makes Keith Carlock so great at using this rudiment in his playing, apart from his improvisational genius and phrasing, are his tone, articulation and dynamics. This is evident in the very first segment of this video. Keith is almost always striking the same part of the drum every time, and his doubles are dead even with no pulsation from left hand to right. This makes his rolls silky smooth. He also brings out his accents in prominent fashion so that the emphasis of his phrases are essentially the accents and not the double stroke rolls. The coolest thing by far, in my opinion, is how Keith is able to build and release tension in his rolls with dynamics and well-timed cymbal crashes.

[LNBBNL]

This guy is insane, such tasteful grooves. One of my favorite drummers.

[thomasmann]

sending some gratitude and kudos from London UK pal. Thanks for breaking these things down for us mortals!

[TerryGreeneII]

So funny because I was just showing someone that Vic Firth video. I got to stand right by his high hat at the 55 bar in NYC several years ago with Wayne Krantz and James Genus. It was raw fusion in every sense of that word. Afterwards I spoke to him. He said that he's always trying to channel that THUMP in what he does. It's like the doubles (diddles) are all connected to that thing too. I will never forget that night because the whole group was KILLING it.

[holygroove]

Met him at the 55 bar a few years ago. He was playing with James Genus on bass and Wayne Krantz on guitar (I hope I spelled the name right!)
Carlock told me that he is actively trying to channel a straight up funky feeling in what he does. I think this is part of why his fills and overall technique are so strong. He plays a lot without getting in the way of the other players. Very hard to do. He is an amazing drummer. Good teaching video btw.

[rrcorsobrakeman]

Great video. I got to see him years ago in the front row at Bentleys Drum Shop. Definitely someone worth studying. Best doubles I've ever seen and great traditional grip. Lots of power. He's a stick of dynamite !

[Wasatchhomesandestates]

Nice break down. I saw him doing this with Steely Dan and couldnt figure out what he was doing. I just knew it was one of the sickest licks I had ever seen. Thanks for breaking it down.

[jtreid]

Very well-done! Solid rudimental foundation Austin and a clear breakdown of Carlock's go-to fill/groove. Of course, if we could only play it with the same ferocity as Carlock does! Cheers!

[philtrudell]

Thank you Austin. You have a great knack for explaining complex concepts so normal people can understand.

[mlaugh]

how could someone give you a thumbs down?  You are a great drummer and teacher. Thank you!

[charlesseagraves]

Austin, just subscribed to your channel and I must say, I’m impressed. You have a good, clear voice and you use no-nonsense language. I appreciate that. Keep up the good work and I’ll spread the word on your channel! 👍