Playing Brushes In All Styles Of Music | Peter Erskine

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  • čas přidán 4. 05. 2014
  • In this lesson, we had the enormous pleasure to welcome Peter Erskine to the Drumeo studios. Yes, you read that right... Peter Erskine!
    Peter is a two time Grammy Award winning drummer that has played with Weather Report, Diana Krall, Joni Mitchell, and Steely Dan (just to name a few). He's recorded on over 600 albums and been touring as a professional drummer for years.
    In this lesson, he talks about basic brush technique, and how you can apply this to many different styles of music. We know you'll really enjoy it!
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Komentáře • 323

  • @paulbergner9713
    @paulbergner9713 Před 10 lety +50

    Wow, not only is Peter Erskine a master on the drums, but such a nice, down to earth person. I'm blown away by the depth of his knowledge and his ability to communicate his experience and abilities to someone that is learning the brushes without sounding cocky.

  • @benclower10
    @benclower10 Před 6 lety +5

    I met Mr. Erskine when he was touring with Weather Report in the early '80s. I was young (high school) and he advised that I master the basics and play along with the old masters. He was so unpretentious and so willing to help a young player like myself. Great guy and amazing musician.

  • @geevee7823
    @geevee7823 Před 2 lety +9

    Wonderful man, incredibly musical drummer and he played with one of the best musicians that ever lived, Jaco Pastorius.

  • @stickwithit
    @stickwithit Před 8 lety +23

    What a legend. I'm not even 2 minutes in and I'm blown away by his feel and creativity.

    • @Ipadtutorials1012
      @Ipadtutorials1012 Před 8 lety

      its called jazz, bud. try it out sometime. take five is a prime example.

    • @stickwithit
      @stickwithit Před 8 lety

      Jacob dude, I play jazz. I understand how hard it is to do well and that's why I appreciate erskine so much more

    • @Ipadtutorials1012
      @Ipadtutorials1012 Před 8 lety +1

      i do as well, sorry if my comment came off as a little rude.

    • @stickwithit
      @stickwithit Před 8 lety +1

      +Jacob hey man. it's all good, we're all here for similar reasons. Respect ♡

    • @stickwithit
      @stickwithit Před 8 lety

      +Jacob hey man. it's all good, we're all here for similar reasons. Respect ♡

  • @fess04
    @fess04 Před 10 lety +17

    Peter is supremely musical....at times I forgot he was playing to a track. I believe he is the only guy where his sound didnt require studio compression for the drums....extremely rare quality to his stuff. Thanks for this presentation.

  • @christiansquid1166
    @christiansquid1166 Před 10 lety +49

    He looks like the happiest guy on earth playing set

    • @JiFan
      @JiFan Před 4 lety

      Yeah man!!! 😂

  • @castlehilldude
    @castlehilldude Před 10 lety +18

    You have had some great drummers on your show - but Mr. Erskine- he is world class!!

  • @FritzsVideo
    @FritzsVideo Před 6 lety +1

    Mr. Erskine is a national treasure. Just the way he plays the ride ride cymbal makes my heart happy.

  • @geraldmellon740
    @geraldmellon740 Před rokem +1

    So so good and excellent at explaining the art of brushes and great that he knows it will be daunting to mere mortals like me. Peter Erskine can do anything. Brilliant.

  • @22bojunior
    @22bojunior Před 8 lety +2

    AWESOME lessons! I love how he breaks it down so you know "it's like your gathering a bunch of weed or something" I can surely understand that! finally a drum technique teacher who speaks my lingo. thanks!

  • @Dingoes8MeBabies
    @Dingoes8MeBabies Před 10 lety +5

    Best thing I've seen on brushwork on CZcams. The dude's really good at explaining what's going on in his head when he plays. Thanks for posting.

  • @Dsullivann
    @Dsullivann Před 7 lety +1

    had the pleasure of seeing erskine and the Dr. um band not too long ago. actually got to meet him and shake his hand afterwards. really awesome down to earth guy! super tasteful drumming!

  • @emilioleroy
    @emilioleroy Před 8 lety +2

    Tout est là, tout est dit ... Elégance, swing, groove, sourire, plaisir, bonne humeur, dynamiques, technique, raffinement, lyrisme ... Petit kit de 4 toms & 2 cymbales, rien à (r)ajouter ... Quelle classe ! Un des meilleurs drummers de la planète donc très demandé, c'est cela le talent ! De plus, Maître ès-balais, autre preuve de son immense culture ... Un must batteristique !

  • @sejuyz
    @sejuyz Před 4 lety +1

    5 years ago I would´ve dismissed this video. You gotta have built a solid level of coordination and relaxation to fully take advantage of everything Mr.Erskine is saying in this lesson. The guy is a true legend. Very cool. Thanx, Drumeo!

  • @vargaso
    @vargaso Před 8 lety +1

    That intro song was a master class in classic, understated and swinging jazz drumming. Even his transitions from sticks to brushes back to sticks was a joy to watch. Awesome stuff.

  • @toddfritz7880
    @toddfritz7880 Před 5 lety +1

    Mr. Erskine is a national treasure. Thanks for posting this.

  • @ericdelrio4231
    @ericdelrio4231 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Drumeo! the quality and value of your content is a god send to new drummers like myself, thanks a billion 🙌🏽
    Also Peter Erskine is awesome

  • @thomascooper7219
    @thomascooper7219 Před 9 lety +2

    Man this is such a chill lesson. Good technique to learn

  • @sofrowned
    @sofrowned Před 9 lety +3

    He is so cute and kind, and of course absolutely amazing while playing drums..
    Thanks Drumeo! You really are doing a great service to all the drummers even other musicians all over the world!

  • @tdrum21
    @tdrum21 Před 10 lety +1

    That's amazing that you got Erskine on here. So relaxed and musical. Like how simple he breaks things down and allows one to take concepts and be creative with them.

  • @331paradiddle
    @331paradiddle Před 8 lety +1

    Jared you are doing a great service for all drummers worldwide. You are exposing drummers to other styles they may not consider and that will only help move the art of drumming forward. Thank you for having an open mind and continued success. Love to see Brian Blade

  • @XDrummerSteve
    @XDrummerSteve Před 10 lety +4

    This guy is a GIANT!! One of the true greats. Love the stuff Peter did with Mike Stern.

  • @coreybondurant
    @coreybondurant Před 9 lety +1

    Yes! Mr. Erskine is one of the tastiest, most musical drummers on the planet. Thanks so much for sharing!

  • @ChrisSharp_kr1spy
    @ChrisSharp_kr1spy Před měsícem

    Peter's superb playing as far back as Steps Ahead band, in the 80's was among the best anywhere in the style of contemporary jazz. He's simply incredible at what he does. That's his earliest that I'm familiar with anyway.

  • @bkulchycki
    @bkulchycki Před 10 lety +1

    Jared, you are incredible! I can't believe you got Erskine to come to your show, and posted the whole thing! You're a true Canadian!

  • @Drummerladd257
    @Drummerladd257 Před 9 lety +3

    Hands down one of the most informative lessons so far on Drumeo. If you wish to be a Musician and Drummer with skill in dynamics, feel and inner ear, Erskine clearly defines all of these areas. A lot to be learnt. He has played in many Groups of different Genres. There is far more to be learnt from him than there is to be learnt from some of the people who have been on Drumeo (I don't wish to call out any particular names). However I feel it needs to be said there is a certain breadline between; The MUSICIANS first Drummers Second - who HAVE done the work over years of playing in many different settings and gaining their respect as a Musician. As apposed to the DRUMMERS who are Musicians Second, who have all the gear and all the talk, but yet fail to represent any of the attributes gained from pushing themselves to their best possible ability and taking influence from those who have experienced and played with many. I am no expert in anyway and DO NOT pretend to be. I am still studying as A Musician (Drums and Piano) in my second year at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. However I do always try and remain LOYAL, RESPECTFUL and HARDWORKING as a musician, it's time to define who you are as a person and not fall into the classic drummer stereo type. Keep Practising and Remain Positive :D

  • @shawnbruce6934
    @shawnbruce6934 Před rokem +1

    Peter is Just a Genius. Swings Great, Musical, Down to Earth. like a Fine Wine.

  • @JoeNocella
    @JoeNocella Před 10 lety +4

    The first time I saw Peter was back in the 70's with Maynard Ferguson doing Gonna Fly Now and other great arrangements. Look it up on youtube. Blew me away.. Huge influence..He played the heck out of those Slingerlands. Awesome!

  • @Michaeldrummer
    @Michaeldrummer Před 8 lety +1

    An articulate man, in both speech and drumming. A musicians musician. Thank You for having him here.

    • @gaberojas9156
      @gaberojas9156 Před 8 lety

      does he have a calf skin head or did the brushes take the coating?

    • @Michaeldrummer
      @Michaeldrummer Před 8 lety +1

      Hi Gabrial ... He is using a Remo Fiberskyn drum head.... You can see it here: remo.com/products/product/ambassador-fiberskyn/

    • @dannymaes7709
      @dannymaes7709 Před 8 měsíci

      ​@Michaeldrummer Peter said a Diplomat Fyberskin if I heard well?

  • @nicholass.6829
    @nicholass.6829 Před 7 lety +1

    I have learned so much from Peter erskine through out the years. Mellow guy and excellent player!!

  • @joedrums8578
    @joedrums8578 Před 9 lety +8

    Honestly. If you guys got Brian Blade, you would have so many bases covered for all the guys into jazz and rock, or many other things. I would love to hear a lesson from him. Such a master. Great lesson from Peter, though! Peter Erskine Ride Stick is my go to

  • @foundation922
    @foundation922 Před 9 lety +6

    Almost a forgotten art form, very good very interesting.
    nice camera positions, Drumeo you do wonderful job helping us drummers, thank you!

  • @petermoeller5901
    @petermoeller5901 Před rokem

    I just stumbled across this older video. This is a real gem.

  • @scottiequality1981
    @scottiequality1981 Před 2 lety +1

    Dude’s livin’ the dream. Travels the globe playing beautiful music and doesn’t have to deal with not being able to go to a grocery store. I’m so envious of talented, famous folks who can fly under the radar. Also, Peter is such a wealth of information. Cool dude for sure:)

  • @BoomerMusicCompany
    @BoomerMusicCompany Před 2 lety +1

    Freaking legend! Thanks, Erskine, for being you!

  • @AdventumDiaboli
    @AdventumDiaboli Před 10 lety +1

    Peter is a great drummer ! Thanks for inviting him! You could also bring a Greek drummer like George Kollias or Kostas Anastasiadis with a huge international career

  • @drumncook
    @drumncook Před 10 lety +3

    Thank you Peter....Your respect is humbling....

  • @ghostnotes5667
    @ghostnotes5667 Před 8 lety +1

    The master of groove. It's so cool to see him play!

  • @darzil007
    @darzil007 Před 8 lety

    WATCHING THIS . i went to shopping spree on Jazz Essentials Peter Erskin Apps , not only is great for any drummer to play along , its great for teachers and teaching too.Thank You Mr. Erskin & Jared too.

  • @finnchristensen527
    @finnchristensen527 Před 7 lety +1

    In the presence of greatness - he really stretches your patience, right:-) Love it, when the interviewer, too uncomfortable (also here) with the silence and the lenght of the pause, when Peter is fiddling with his Iphone, switches to his screen and starting to talk about questions: Peter: "Let me play" Hahah, priceless

  • @92JinKazama
    @92JinKazama Před 10 lety +4

    Amazing. In drumming, its always subtle things that get me, and Peter is great in that department. Besides, I love that ride with rivets!

  • @jriddim
    @jriddim Před 9 lety +1

    Peter is the man! And you are also super awesome Jared! Thank you for this incredibly helpful lesson.

  • @ianfsaunders
    @ianfsaunders Před 10 lety +1

    Excellent useful lesson on brushes he's one of my favourite jazz drummers so tastefull

  • @MrTaye82
    @MrTaye82 Před 6 lety +1

    Peter Erskine is a totally amazing drummer.

  • @finnmiller4325
    @finnmiller4325 Před 8 lety

    Thanks Mr. Erskine. I have switched from punk country to alt-country and have picked up the brushes for a bit. The dead sticking has made all the difference. Plus like a numpty I didn't think about the grip coated heads would give. Anyway..cheers. Love your work.

  • @luiscarloosinagasoria3903
    @luiscarloosinagasoria3903 Před 10 lety +3

    Why is this so relaxing !? i love it

  • @tatesherman8273
    @tatesherman8273 Před rokem

    Those drums sound so damn good. In love with those hats too

  • @aymanboujlida
    @aymanboujlida Před 10 lety +1

    More Jazz Drummers Drumeo !!! Jeff Tain Watts, Bill stewart, Eric Harland... that's the Brain drumming ! huge Thanks for Erskine :)

  • @ididyermom3273
    @ididyermom3273 Před 2 lety

    OH Yeah!! Brushes are the bomb!! Erskine is a master as is Keltner.

  • @raymond.1010
    @raymond.1010 Před 10 lety +1

    What a great video, thanks so much for sharing it on line. Peter is such a great player

  • @ShaanSilva
    @ShaanSilva Před 7 lety +46

    DRUMEO please get BRIAN BLADE to do a lesson!:) would be so awesome!

    • @louiscarrillo5873
      @louiscarrillo5873 Před 6 lety +1

      that would be awesome

    • @paulysci925
      @paulysci925 Před 6 lety +1

      ShaanSilva foreal though! Or Chris Dave or Chris Coleman for a 3 part special!!! Florian Alexander or Ronald Bruner would be good too!

    • @sejuyz
      @sejuyz Před 4 lety

      That would be a dream come true.

  • @itshannahv
    @itshannahv Před 9 lety +5

    Does he have a perfect pitch? He sang killing me softly in exact tune as the original, crazy cool!!!!

    • @freedom13245
      @freedom13245 Před 9 lety +2

      I think he's just a great musician!

  • @ivtympanistam9903
    @ivtympanistam9903 Před 8 lety +1

    I didn't know Chris Kringle played such good brushes, great lesson!

  • @robertoguillen5173
    @robertoguillen5173 Před 10 lety

    Fantastic lesson Teacher Peter Erskine God bless you

  • @pigabortion1738
    @pigabortion1738 Před 10 lety

    In This Lesson; Playing drums in Jazz.
    All the same, Peter Erskine is great, and this was a good lesson.
    Cheers, Jared & co.

  • @harryharris7030
    @harryharris7030 Před 10 lety

    WOW! Cant believe you guys were able to Peter Erskine! Amazing

  • @BHAKTIBROPHY
    @BHAKTIBROPHY Před 10 lety +4

    My gosh, he makes it look so easy.
    He's a master of his craft, that's for sure!
    TY for this video lesson!

  • @A.ChristopherJohnson
    @A.ChristopherJohnson Před 8 lety

    Besides Ben Riley, Pete's Brush technique is the best I've seen ever dudes. Thnx Mr. Erskine !

  • @timpricedrums
    @timpricedrums Před 10 lety

    A true master of the brushes. Beautiful.

  • @jerrymammoser1509
    @jerrymammoser1509 Před 5 lety

    Pete, you so “everyman” that it’s really fun watching you.

  • @drumpoet3
    @drumpoet3 Před 2 lety +1

    What a fabulous tutorial on brushes! I have such a better understanding of how to handle them now. BTW, Grady Tate played brushes on Roberta Flack's version of "Killing Me Softly".

  • @1111Paiste
    @1111Paiste Před 9 lety

    And his cymbal sounds...beautiful!

  • @davidcurtis4478
    @davidcurtis4478 Před 8 lety +1

    Absolutely loved this! Thanks Peter and Drumeo, great lesson!
    David Curtis Drumming

  • @deekerr1613
    @deekerr1613 Před 8 lety +100

    This turned into an asmr video quickly.

  • @raffa1983
    @raffa1983 Před 10 lety

    LIVING LEGEND!
    Good lesson!

  • @ringdrummer7096
    @ringdrummer7096 Před 9 lety

    Hi Mr. Erskin, thank you very much for this video. Very good information on Brushes. Great info.

  • @pcs56
    @pcs56 Před 10 lety +1

    Best video so far. Thanks for this and thanks a million to the legendary Peter Erskine for doing it. AND, thanks to Peter for keeping his shirt on. If you have ever seen any of the live Weather Report vids where he is shirtless, you will be thankful also! LOL!

  • @MirkkoDeMaio
    @MirkkoDeMaio Před 10 lety +1

    Peter is so cool---a perfect musician!

  • @jaakkot9661
    @jaakkot9661 Před 2 lety

    Damn, his ride playing is absolutely incredible.

  • @miaxix888
    @miaxix888 Před 3 lety

    This frequent flyer kit sounds amazing ! They really do packed a punch !

    • @miaxix888
      @miaxix888 Před 3 lety

      by the way, this is really Tai Chi on drums.

  • @moajaarf635
    @moajaarf635 Před 10 lety +11

    Jared can you please bring Jojo Mayer, Morgan Agren or Chris Dave i would do anything to watch a Drumeo video with them!!!

  • @funklover24
    @funklover24 Před 8 lety

    Peter Erskine is so great in creating athmosphere.

  • @natasanatasha5571
    @natasanatasha5571 Před 4 lety +1

    I very like the brushes because makes quite beautiful sound.I playing jazz and brushes is my 2nd choice

  • @nicolasderuiter1699
    @nicolasderuiter1699 Před rokem

    This is music to my ears

  • @ArtVandalay666
    @ArtVandalay666 Před 10 lety

    Man that ride sounds gorgeous

  • @davidjames9935
    @davidjames9935 Před 8 lety

    Quite good and smooth. I saw him at a drum clinic a LONG time ago. Perhaps he doesn't even remember. Some drum shop in Delaware about 25 or so years ago.

  • @JuanseOrso
    @JuanseOrso Před 10 lety +9

    Amazing lesson Drumeo! IT WOULD BE FANTASTIC IF YOU INVITE TROY WRIGHT

    • @DrumeoOfficial
      @DrumeoOfficial  Před 10 lety +10

      I have spoken with Troy before. The biggest hurdle in that situation is the 20 hour flight between Australia and Canada :)

    • @JuanseOrso
      @JuanseOrso Před 10 lety +2

      Drumeo haha I imagine, thank you for answering!

  • @larrytemp3063
    @larrytemp3063 Před 9 lety

    THANK YOU VERY MUCH JARED DRUMEO THIS IS IT

  • @elkjaer615
    @elkjaer615 Před 9 lety

    One of the best lessons! Thanks a lot! :-)

  • @cliefclinton
    @cliefclinton Před 9 lety +5

    humble cool and a great musician

  • @dustjacket1000
    @dustjacket1000 Před 2 lety

    This is relaxing.

  • @danieltaylor2037
    @danieltaylor2037 Před 10 lety

    Brilliant player - Brilliant educator.

  • @andrewgolden5221
    @andrewgolden5221 Před 5 lety

    you can tell hes just having so much fun playing

  • @keepinghe4235
    @keepinghe4235 Před 9 lety

    feeling so good!

  • @1966costas
    @1966costas Před 9 lety

    Ι would kill to groove like this man. what a feeling!

  • @TheSteAshh
    @TheSteAshh Před 10 lety +1

    This guys like the Mr. Miyagi oh drumming, cool guy, loved the lesson

  • @user-ye2ir7wx6t
    @user-ye2ir7wx6t Před 10 měsíci +2

    great musician, great teacher, great human being!

  • @scottvanderlinden118
    @scottvanderlinden118 Před 10 měsíci

    Hands of a surgeon
    Beautiful

  • @rjrichmusic
    @rjrichmusic Před 10 lety

    Great player, educator and person. Surprised there aren't more views

  • @wolowolowolo
    @wolowolowolo Před 10 lety

    Great video! thanks for sharing!

  • @johncardinali
    @johncardinali Před 3 lety

    Show us how it’s done Peter I’m 74 and I’ve listen to you for many of those years. Thanks Pete John Cardinali.

  • @kingtosinthe3rd766
    @kingtosinthe3rd766 Před 2 lety

    Really good drum beats

  • @DrummerGrrrl
    @DrummerGrrrl Před 4 lety +1

    Who in the hell gave a thumbs down on this video?! Peter Erskine is freaking amazing.

  • @SharigramaOfficial
    @SharigramaOfficial Před 9 lety

    Greetings to the great master Peter Erskine, Thank you for the brush Technique...! and Greetings to Drumeo..! Thank you for Put so close to great drummers..! All the best..! where I can buy a T-shirt of Drumeo..! Send you great vibes..! what a great Drummer Mr Peter..! :) awesome..! Incredible the Peter Erskine Apps....! :)

  • @dizzolve
    @dizzolve Před 3 lety

    31:15 there's a lot there(variants). so nice .....starts vertical stick motion into 45 degree address.... which catches some of the upbeats on the right hand and down beats on the left ..... pretty fat sound

  • @marcofiorenza
    @marcofiorenza Před 10 lety

    Good Drums brushes lesson!!!!THE MASTER!

  • @morganriddiford2646
    @morganriddiford2646 Před 6 lety

    Peter erskine is such a legend to me

  • @petercseri-toth8384
    @petercseri-toth8384 Před 3 lety

    this is so spiritual

  • @Mat1970Thompson
    @Mat1970Thompson Před 3 lety

    Really cool! Thank ya'll. ☮❤

  • @65luds20
    @65luds20 Před 9 lety

    Phenomenal. Erskine in tremendous.