Terry Bozzio Breaks Down '5 Equals 7' by Efrain Toro

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[autodidacticprofessor]

I discovered Efrain many years ago, started studying his methods and found him on social media and for some odd reason he followed my facebook profile. I had a very hard time in my life and made a post reaching out. He messaged me and told me to call him. I talked on the phone with him for hours and in that talk, my whole outlook changed. Beyond the genius of his music and mind, he's a pure caring soul. Terry is so lucky to have spent so much time with him!

[dannialmclain]

Terry is the mad scientist of the drums. Blowing my mind for decades 🤯

[efraintoro]

Bozzio showed all musicians how a drum set solo could be executed. Thank you...

[justingoulet]

Very informative I have been following since the Zappa years As a progressive drummer my self there is always something new to learn and comprehend

[Ma_boiv]

I like this aspect of Terry Bozzio, explaining deep concept and digging into drum study. I feel it suit best the fact that he have a crazy kit and people will understand more where his playing come from. More content like this please!

[miguelmonroy]

Thanks Terry! I did study with Efrain at PIT in 1984. Correct, he is a great educator and a very relax player! ( still working on the relax part my self) Lol

[jas_bataille]

17 years and this video later, I can finally do a proper 5/7 polyrythm and naturally so without really thinking about it. Doesn't it feel go fo finally, truly master something you love? I with that everyone this feeling in their life...! :) I already had this kind of thing naturally inside me as a player because I played with so many non-Westerner in my life. I am truly blessed and humbled...!

[giampierofranco]

Efrian and Bozzio are genius. thank you so much

[cfyves]

Many years ago, I saw Efrain Toro at the Montreal Drum Fest.... I had no idea who he was.... he left a lasting impression on me throughout all the years! I was completely blown away by his clinic. Just, as I've been blown away, by the continual inspiration provided by Mr Terry Bozzio.

[cNq]

Omg, it's so easy! All you need to do is play 4 over 3 and 3 over 2 in a loop.
Thank you!!! 🔥

[marcollanos]

Efrain was my Latin teacher at MI and he opened my mind up to all these concepts along with Ralph Humphrey.

[cliffgarrett]

I am a guitar player, and can't stop watching this channel!

[rhythmkeeper]

Thank you Terry. I had the pleasure of meeting him in the 90s. He explain that everything is built on 9s. He could also command a group to sing and play 3 over 4 over 5 if I remember correctly. Thank you again for this. It's inspiring to say the least. ✌🏼

[stillnessinmovement]

this is lovely. his groove within all this is really compelling. he's not doing math, he's speaking with it. im working towards that in my own way. just lovely

[patrob]

Make sense! Studied with Efrain in 93-94. Great teacher.

[toddwalkerdrumstudio]

Great stuff Terry (and, "Explanation/Breakdown" for

[luiszuluaga]

Really love the way Bozzio verbally articulates his musical perceptions. 🤷🏻‍♂️😅🥁

[OfficeDrummer]

My mind is blown, this is absolutely brilliant

[johnpeters]

I like how you are all humble while still being an animal. TB you are the GOAT!! inspiration for me for 40 years. (1982) Love ya man.Keep at it!!

[brandonkindt]

Great to see Terry getting back into the swing of things and sharing his master level skills.