Top 10 Cowbell Drum Beats Every Drummer Should Know

_______________ Top 10 Cowbell Drum Beats Every Drummer Should Know

There have been songs over the years that prominently feature the cowbell in the drum beats. So much so in some cases that it becomes a part of pop culture (the Will Ferrell Saturday Night Live Blue Oyster Cult skit is a perfect example).

In the drum lesson I break down 10 of the most iconic cowbell drum beats.

What's your favorite cowbell drum beat?

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Cymbal Setup From Left To Right:

14" Zildjian K Custom Special Dry Hihat

18" Zildjian K Custom Sweet Crash Cymbal

23" Zildjian K Custom Special Dry Ride Cymbal

19" Zildjian Kerope Crash Cymbal

Drums:
Tama Starclassic Bubinga with Tiger Wood finish
Tama Starphonic Brass Snare Drum

Sticks:
Vic Firth 5A

Drumheads:
Aquarian
Classic Clear on toms and snare resonant
Response 2 clear toms batter
Texture Coated on snare batter
Regularor (Ebony) on kick resonant
Super Kick 10 on kick batter

Alclair In Ear Monitors

Earthworks Microphones

[StephenTaylorDrums]

There have been songs over the years that prominently feature the cowbell in the drum beats. So much so in some cases that it becomes a part of pop culture (the Will Ferrell Saturday Night Live Blue Oyster Cult skit is a perfect example).

In the drum lesson I break down 10 of the most iconic cowbell drum beats.

What's your favorite cowbell drum beat?

Like this lesson? Here's some more you might dig:

[omahabugaha]

Just wanna say that your videos have rekindled my passion for drums. Thanks for your work, Stephen.

[holeesheet]

Stephen, I hope you know how great you are in helping so many drmmers, I have watched many drummers on YouTube who share free lessons, and you, sir, are one of the easiest to follow and one of the most generous guys out there!!! I get so much out of your videos --- and I just want to thank you very much. You also are a pleasure to watch, you have a lot of heart and a great personality! BRAVO!

[XerosXIII]

learning drum for soulless drum machine
and damn, drummers energy are endless and infectious!

[glenspringle]

I need a cow bell.... but I bought my hit hats, piccolo snare and cymbal stands from the guy in BC who has the Loverboy “Working for the Weekend” cow bell. Picked it up after the tour was over.

[wb]

I’ve had the same cowbell for more than thirty years now and it still doesn’t look this beat down 😳.Still a great and very helpful video lesson. Thanks again.

[rich]

Stephen, awesome lesson! Thinking of adding Rain Dance Maggie to a set list just because of the cowbell part

[djstickxb]

This is perfect I just got a cowbell 2 days ago..thanks👍

[marklondon]

Ian Paice intro to 'you fool no one' is a good cowbell beat

[manianeusz]

Cool vid
I started drumming a year ago and I enjoy your videos a lot

[isihernandez]

I don't even need to watch the video to say... more cowbell...!!!!

[montanamatthews]

Then Good Times Bad Times for the technical feel

[johnnystaccata]

I can attempt these beats, however, I have usually played the cowbell with my right hand with it mounted on the bass drum.

[billieshoemate]

I had a fever, but this video cured it

[wiggins]

You are differently an inspiration. I hope to connect someday for lessons. I already consider you a mentor and teacher. 😊

[Wilsoncastleofdoomwednesdays]

“You fool no one” by Deep Purple is one song that never gets talked about enough in terms of cowbell beats. Probably cuz it’s a deep cut but yeah that should have been on here.

[TroyMcQuorkondale]

Hey Stephen - that was fun and a few in there I hadn't heard of. My favourite is by the great Ian Paice of Deep Purple track You Fool No One, from the album Burn. It'd be great for you to break that one down. Cheers.

[EricVanKeuren]

Dude, you're channel is awesome!

[mtblantonjr]

Even though just in the intro and/or Can’t forget “Rock of Ages” (Def Leppard), “We’re not gonna take it” (Twisted Sister), and “Monkey Business” (Skidrow).... Drives me crazy to see the cowbell section mistakes people make on Monkey Business especially. Most forget to hit it along with the snare which requires playing the high hat open handed with left hand usually. Guess this tells you a lot about my genre of choice! #80sKid Lol

[eliezermota]

Stephen, in Slaughter's song 'get used to it' the drummer uses cowbell at intro. Am I right?