How to Play Drums Bryan Adams 'Summer of 69'

In this video drum lesson, we teach you how to play Bryan Adams' "Summer of 69" on your drum set by breaking it down so it is easy to understand.

"Summer of 69" Drum Lesson Breakdown - Time Stamps Included

1:01 - Cover what we will be breaking down in this drum lesson for Summer of 69 along with the song
1:37 - Break down how to start drumming the song with the intro cymbal crash
1:51 - We break down the 1st drum beat
2:34 - Put the crash and beginning drum beat together with music
3:01 - Cover the drum fill
4:00 - Breakdown how to play the drag + toms drums section
4:51 - Put the drag + toms section together w/ music
5:11 - Break down the bell of ride section
6:45 - We cover whole beat w/out music so you can get a good understanding of how the drum beat and timing should sound separately
7:10 - High hat section breakdown
7:38 - We go over how to add 1 bass drum
8:27 - Put it all together w/ music @ 30 seconds
9:20 - BONUS: We teach you how to play the bonus drum fill!
11:15 - Drumming Tip: Listen to the music first and then play. This should help you get a better understanding of how you should play when you play the drums after you've listened to the song first.
11:51 - Hope you enjoyed this video drum lesson of Bryan Adams' "Summer of 69"

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[marco--t]

I have never seen anybody sitting so relaxed in front of his drums... :) And also the position of the toms is quite unusual! Like it!

[sw]

Just subscribed.
You're the best teacher. It's amazing how you explain all this on a easy wasy. Thank you I was searching for this kind of videos and now Im going to learn this (and lot of more songs) 😎

[chasem]

i have watched so many videos on how to play different songs, this is by far the best ive seen

[DavidJones-vfkc]

Great video, down to earth training 👍

[subhambose]

sir u r awesome teacher thanks for giving lessons

[MyBirdBox]

"Now listen, then I'll play it and we're good". You make me smile everytime you say that in your videos...Sounds like it's easy ;-) Since I'm a beginner, I need a little more practice than that :-) I need to be faster...

[aryann]

Awesome video thank u much .. I love ur channel and I subscribed :-)

[nisancashi]

great tips i find it easier.when Bryan Adams sings i shoulda known we never get far then start fills

[keyurbhattarai]

can you teach us "final countdown -" Europe" please !!! :) we have a program soon, n i dont have a double pedal !! help urgent please!!! thanks,

[DesrochersBob]

I noticed that you do quarter notes on the high hat with your left hand and 2 and 4 backbeats with the right hand, but you use a traditional right handed approach on the ride cymbal and snare. Are you a natural lefty or did you learn to play the high hat left handed for economy of movement? Was it hard to learn?

[familyjoy]

Wonderful Video and Channel. Loved and Liked a Lot. Subscribed :-)

[teratonexplosion]

I play guitar but want to give a shot at the drums too. I don't have a drum set for now, only watching videos on youtube to see what it takes to get it started. I must say you sir are amazing! So far the best teacher I have come across on the net. I love the way you explain but also make it so simple for anyone to understand. And the way you play seems so graceful, looks like an art masterpiece, the way music should be. I could use your help on choosing a drum kit, but it must be an e-drum kit unfortunately i need to keep noise levels at a low. Could you please direct me and give advice on which brand/kit i should buy. Nothing overly expensive, but also something I won't outgrow in 1 year, and something that sounds good(if there is such a thing)
Thank you so much and keep up with the amazing work. Merry Christmas !

[Colinsmith-eixg]

Hi, love the sound of your ride....what is the size and make?

[Matt_warren_photography]

Very new to drumming and dont get alot of time to practise. But your videos are really helpful! Started on this video last night. Working on the 2nd groove.. I keep hitting the ride the same time as the double bass. Taking this at a slow pace to try and tell my brain not to hit when my foot hit. Do you have any other tips at all? Keep up the great work!

[damithsanjaya]

Thanks for the great video, but Mickey curry uses only one rack tomb and two floor tombs for live performances,

[jamesr]

what kind of sticks are you using here ?

[abbyweeks]

Hey um does anyone have the sheet music for this so I can perform it for an assesment

[CyclesFX]

Can you teach us how to play "All I do is win - georgia state basketball" please :) I think it is funny to play

[Speric]

we're is the most iconic break of this song, around 2 min in the song ..?