Carson Gant: Exploring Hip-Hop Grooves (FULL DRUM LESSON)

Faster Hands & Feet (in 10 days)

Did you know that hip-hop is the #1 music genre in the world right now? It’s dethroned rock to take the top spot. Even if you’re not a fan of this style of music, it can undoubtedly teach drummers extremely valuable skills when it comes to groove and creating a good feel on the drums.

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Lesson Index:
1:57 – SONG: “Runaway” by Kanye West
4:13 – Introduction
9:08 – Groove #1
14:14 – Groove #2
21:01 – Groove #3
25:13 – Groove #4
28:52 – Groove #5
33:23 – Outro

About Carson:
Carson Gant is the mind behind One-up Drum Vids, a website dedicated to helping you take the most out of whatever drumming ideas you’re working on. Carson’s concept is simple: one-up what you already know how to play by exploring new, creative ways to change it up, and expand your knowledge and creativity in the process. A trailblazer when it comes to the very fun and relaxed way he teaches creativity concepts, Carson was born to make people smile as they become better musicians with his help.

[OneUpDrumVids]

Thanks again for having me out!! Had the best time ever!! I think there is one thing we can all agree on, my face chops are out of this world!! :D

[paulgeorgmusic]

This is the best thing that has happened to Drumeo in a long time. Carson is a gift.

[Nosrednawdrummer]

I love the intro. So wholesome, it's like I'm watching a Nickelodeon intro or something.

[jazzjamz]

Yeah guys, a serious public service to musicians everywhere. I'm a 74 year old sax player and MIDI producer since the early 80s. Always looking for new grooves and ways to improve my drum programming. (Whew) I talk too much too. How about a simple THANKS!

[ididyermom]

He has great feel being slightly behind the beat and not rushing. Something many drummers just can't do. Great video with so many killer grooves!

[benfrank]

Drummers need to listen to jazz, funk, hip hop and RNB be groovy, play with feel

[NoelMay]

Really happy to see the vintage late "60's early "70"s Rogers drums playing the latest music, they sound fantastic !

[jasonderos]

This video is great! I love the enthusiasm and joy involved in the making of this video. Keep ‘em coming!

[SpiralstaticXX]

Obligatory get Richard Spaven or Chris Daddy Dave on Drumeo comment!

This was a great lesson. I remember watching it live and thinking oh my god there won’t be a mention of Dilla... how!!! And then when it happened I was relieved.

[SquishyMcDuff]

That snare sounds absolutely amazing!!

[Rogersdrumvideos]

been a huge Carson fan for years ... not only a wonderful player but a great dude.
glad to see you getting some shine my brother

[bebettoninja]

I've been watching Carson for awhile now and I love this dude! Great playing and he's always spreading this great vibe of his!

[markahearne]

A nice break from metal. Breath of fresh air. Love hip hop grooves

[epicon]

Hip Hop grooves are the best! Simple but brilliant

[alexkomlosy]

I could listen to Carson’s version of Runaway all day long. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🏅🏅🏅🏅so bang on.

[mathcoreable]

Carson on Drumeo!!! Well done. I follow his channel since the Matt Garstka and doubles challenge. He has amazing coordination.

[marc_randrianarison]

Carson is a killer & happiest drummer ever

[james]

This guy kicks butt it’s so amazing to see hip hop beats I never thought about drumming beats like this so classic and powerful this man makes drumming look so easy

[thecoreybrown]

Looks like he's trying to regurgitate food for newly hatched birds! Haha 😂

[Werner-bqhs]

great drum rhythm, that special phrasing, it's so much fun to watch... Thank you!!!