15 Must-Know Tom Beats

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[sbenagmos]

I love that consistent hi-hat "chick" you keep going. I have not been able to do that. I think I need to work on that a LOT. :) Thank you for sharing your passion with us. You're an inspiration brother.

[thecorknicehero]

5:06 sounds incredible on 1.25 speed. I worked on that triplet rhythm on the Toms and looped in around. Jeez, this reminds me of Phil Collins and his partner performing in triplet rhythm towards the audience. You could hear the audience clapping along on every beat cause they really can’t stop feeling the lively groove of the triplet groove. Adding accents to it on off beats just sounds even more musical to keep the rhythm going. Also let’s not forget, the hi-hat being added on every beat while simultaneously doing the triplets gets you to feel the lovely shuffle through the drum kit. I won’t stop playing this Tom rhythmic triplet pattern at all, exceptionally good for fills and getting people moving. Thanks a lot Jeff, your teachings really helped me become an incredible drummer, being drumming for like 8 years and now on grade 7 nearly grade 8. Just wait this year in September to play that incredible drum beat to get students moving in my Secondary School if I have time or get permission by the staff members. They are bound to dance along with this groove thanks to your teaching Jeff. I wish you a happy summer 👏😄😎☀️

[DropFive]

I have to say for me, a beginner, this is one of the best videos I've seen for toms. I love these "must know" grooves for the expansion of kit knowledge. Now I gotta put in the work. Thanks man!

[Rifle]

Fantastic stuff.... I just hit my first year drumming at 64 years old.... and this gives me plenty to practice and feast on!

Thanks Jeff.... you’re awesome! 👍

[marty]

If you want to really dig into tom based rhythms, latin, Cuban, and
African rhythms are a great way to go. There's the strict rhythms and then all the variations which equal a well of rhythmic resources to dip into when the music calls for it.

[youngtevanced]

Time stamping, this will be my lessons for this week or probably months 🙂
@0:44 Tom Beat 1 "Basics"
@1:05 Tom Beat 2 "$Beat"
@1:26 Tom Beat 3 "Rock"
@1:49 Tom Beat 4 "Linear"
@2:10 Tom Beat 5 "Big 2"
@2:30 Tom Beat 6 "High-Five"
@2:50 Tom Beat 7 "Linear High-Five"
@3:07 Tom Beat 8 "16th's"
@3:28 Tom Beat 9 "Swung 16th's"
@3:52 Tom Beat 10 "Biddly"
@4:18 Tom Beat 11 "Shuffle"
@4:39 Tom Beat 12 "Tripplets"
@5:02 Tom Beat 13 "Half-time Triplets"
@5:24 Tom Beat 14 "Icing"
@5:46 Tom Beat 15 "Family Tree"

[allanschwartzberg]

Hi Jeff: I'm Allan Schwartzberg studio / tour drummer who played the Funky President beat for James Brown. Congrats on your channel You're putting out some cool valuable stuff.

[ricklord]

Very cool! Most appreciated as I love using the toms! More toms for the salad!!!

[shpongle]

ive only been playing for a like 5 months or so and these are actually really great for me to try and learn. thanks

[zacklovesdrums]

This is the video I always wanted but never thought anyone cared enough to make, thank you so much ❤️

[KowalMTB]

Simple and genius! My workouts for nex few weeks! Thanks!

[youngtevanced]

Man this is really helpful. Lessons worth to spend time and study. Awesome grooves.

[taxnabro]

Finally ! It is high time I tried these beats on my own drum set and see how it goes, Thx Jeff :)

[lobbyrobby]

As a beginner drummer, thank you. I love Tom beats.

[heypapi]

"Icing" feels veeery close to "Dont stop believing" and I absolutely love it

[maddix-]

I like those fitting names for each beat. Nice stuff.

[gaurangrathi]

Jeff flexing his side profile while telling his name is worth a million likes by itself

[javadjavadian]

Practical, Useful, and Brief... THX a million 🤏👍🙏

[margaretallen]

Thank you, 70 year old beginner and loving it.

[oulandos]

This is just great! I could not have asked for more to start improving (pattern-wise) on this topic. Thank you so much Jeff!!