The Secrets Behind Gospel Chops - And How To Play 'Em!

Check out these simple secrets behind gospel chops if you've been intimidated by this style of playing, and see why it's not as tough as you think, and how you can start working on it!

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[drummer]

Great solo! Question I’d posit: does the inventor of this two-word phrase own the idiom of drumming that phrase came to represent, or is it bigger/has it become bigger than that? In your solo, I saw you drawing from a lot of modern influences - Aaron and Chris, but also everything that’s happened since then. Ideas spread lightening fast now with Instagram and YouTube, and the last “shed” I attended had a great mix of backgrounds and influences. Traditional jazz drummers are influenced by the drumming for religious music, and church drummers are checking out guiliana and nate wood. I think the only phrase big enough to encompass it nowadays is “modern drum improvisation”. (I’m also a little sore at the inventor of that trademarked phrase 🤣🤣)

[TrustmeimexperienceD]

Do You guys know how lucky our generation is to have such experienced and seasoned professionals teaching what they’ve learnt for free. It’s beautiful

[bgeman]

Rob you are no joke! I watched this video a couple months ago and it changed the way I play the drums. Like a complete overhaul, not just fills, but beats and comping as well. I always wanted chops like that and I had NO IDEA how to play stuff like that. You simplify it so perfectly in this video. I'm not quite to the point of real chops but man, this one video has helped soooo much with gaining freedom around the kit. Thanks Rob.

[judsonl]

"It ain't nothin but a triplet" should be on your next t-shirt

[elightenedking]

As a 45 yr old music lover, this video just helped me realize that I need this as a new hobby in my life. Thanks for inspiring me to identify a new creativity goal.🪘 🥁

[mikel.laughridge]

Rob is so so smooth. One of the best teachers for everything on drums!!

[Danielshalomjnr]

Definitely the most useful tutorial on drumming I’ve come across since I’ve been on YouTube...

[RobBeatdownBrown]

*Hey friends! If you want this play-along track, download info is in the description box. Happy sheddin’* 🤓🤘🏽

[masonianbund]

“Explosions and fireworks. It’s the same reason we love Die Hard...”
*clicks like immediately.
“This man speaks to my soul.”

[ShaMan]

Had no freaking clue your shedding chops were this solid. Holy crap, dude!

[hanbo]

Practicing the 8th note triplets with a metronome that has an actual voice saying "One, Two, Three, Four" is very helpful in learning how to go in and out of the beat. Do it for hours and hours, and you'll start internalizing the "One".

[markoveljic]

Man, you're the best drummer pedagogue. You simply explained to me something that I have been studying lately, but I have not come across the net for someone to explain it so simply and concretely. I sit down right for the drum and practice 16s with accents. I understood what it was about, but I was exactly confused by the accents and the combination with the bass drum.
Thank you very much.
God bless you

[ryanspeed]

Not surprised that you can play gospel chops. I don't believe in stroking another man's ego & I say this sincerely. You're one of the best teachers, whos humble with awesome skills out here bro. Real talk!!!

[treybushorr]

really felt that solo man.... great job👏🏼👏🏼

[christschinwon]

Easily one of the best tuition vids going on! Like you said about some of the greats, it's still just playing drums but that was broken down so intelligently. I love how with drumming somebody can come along and tell you you're already doing this but you don't know it. Once you release, you can hone in and make it work for you. Thanks man

[nickwadson]

Mike Johnston's Linear Drumming book breaks it all down too.

[edgenovese]

Honest and simple. A teachers teacher...Humble with a world skill. Each time I see this person, I think, "How is he not famous!" Brilliant instruction and your persona has so much class...You make your parents proud and we are too! Bravo...

[VikTheGreat]

I absolutely LOVE how straight forward and to-the-point your explanation is. I also like how you dismantle the intimidation of these fill types by simply stating “it’s just a triplet man”. I feel like it puts me in the right ease of mind to start practicing and cranking out some of these chops!
Been feeling creatively stuck for a little while and I’m so happy I found this video! Tysm :D

[jnate]

I appreciate how you took something that looks so difficult easy. I can finally wrap my head around this type of drumming. Thanks man! Awesome skills also.

[Tama]

You nailed this Rob. Yes, older cats have been doin' this for a while, it's just that the feel and pads/ sounds have changed. I was just listening to Weckl's Nite Sprite group and early Chick Electric Band (w/ Henderson) last night and Weckl REALLY had a Gadd feel with that group! But with the 'shifting accents" you are talking about, I think any of us can do that forever... the trick is to do it for 2 or 4 measure at a time and be able to come out on ONE in the 2 or 4 bar phrase. You can drive anywhere you want with your car, but if you don't know where you are every 20 miles, your not going to go where you need to be.
Keep on keeping on... I'm digging your stuff bro!