THESE 4 DOPE TONY WILLIAMS LICKS ARE GAME CHANGERS!

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  • čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
  • In this Jazz Drummer Q-Tip of the Week drumset lesson, I break down and demonstrate a 4 dope Tony William licks for drumset. These 4 dope Tony William licks are super fun and useful ways of apply snare drum rudiments to the kits. In addition, there are many ways to apply these phrases and create new licks of your own. These 4 dope Tony William licks are 4 of his classic licks that will help any drummer get deeper in the Tony Williams sound on the drumset.
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    DRUM STICKS
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    LESSON TIME STAMPS
    00:00 - Playing Intro
    00:12 - Greetings from Q
    00:26 - University of North Texas Jazz Celebration
    01:23 - Lesson Explanation
    02:15 - Dope Tony Williams Lick #1
    05:44 - Dope Tony Williams Lick #2
    08:16 - Dope Tony Williams Lick #3
    10:35 - Dope Tony Williams Lick #4
    12:56 - Closing RemarQs
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Komentáře • 136

  • @menudongsago
    @menudongsago Před rokem +29

    Cool thing about drums is that studying from the past makes you understand how newer guys get that idea from. I'm a big thomas pridgen fan and I've seen him do similar licks like this and it's just cool to see how it transcend from probably this idea onto a whole new level

    • @Matt_bechillin
      @Matt_bechillin Před rokem +4

      True for all instruments, I find this especially true on piano

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  Před rokem +3

      Absolutely!

  • @johnburke568
    @johnburke568 Před rokem +4

    Search “Tony Williams Warming Up”. One of my favorite videos of him

  • @drumtwo4seven
    @drumtwo4seven Před rokem +2

    BEST EXPLANATION OF BLUSHDA ON CZcams
    ...BRING BACK SLIPPER CAM 👍
    🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  Před rokem

      Catch the slipper cam in an upcoming Qtip coming to a theater near you😉

  • @enriquevillafane6258
    @enriquevillafane6258 Před 7 měsíci +2

    What Tony plays in Miles Davis Four and More album is the most beautiful and unique jazz drumming I`ve ever heard.

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  Před 7 měsíci

      Can’t argue that! Incredible playing by TW.

  • @stoodyboot
    @stoodyboot Před rokem +1

    You Sir , are an Excellent instructor ! Spent my 20s on the road playing drums in RocknRoll bands here in Western Canada. Miles quartet (on my SonyWalkman!) was my Happy place . So great to see the Tony stuff layed out so clear . Thank You Sir!
    60 this year & Still figuring out Tony !

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  Před rokem

      I appreciate the kind words sir!

  • @chuckc7375
    @chuckc7375 Před rokem +13

    Tony Williams was something else, especially his ride cymbal playing was just amazing , like no other drummer. Very good video Quincy.

  • @silvanoolalla
    @silvanoolalla Před rokem

    Thank you so much for all these excelent material, Quincy. Just bought the e-book!

  • @thetron1k
    @thetron1k Před rokem

    Great breakdown Q! Thanks for the video and keep up the amazing work at UNT!!

  • @fabio.n4458
    @fabio.n4458 Před rokem

    Love this series. the Max Roach one changed my way of thinking about paradiddles and stickinga overall. Thank you so much for that

  • @yannmounier2123
    @yannmounier2123 Před rokem

    Far out ! very inspiring. Thank you Quincy

  • @drummerdude1233
    @drummerdude1233 Před rokem

    These licks are GOLD!

  • @roberthall7336
    @roberthall7336 Před rokem +1

    Another great lesson for us, Q! Especially helpful to slow them down, play at different speeds and bring into a musical context with ride pattern, then the fills. THANKS!

  • @a5dr3
    @a5dr3 Před rokem

    Amazing series.

  • @rumpari
    @rumpari Před rokem

    Oh my oh my Q. This was my wish (and I guess many others too) and you did it. Thanks so much. You are so great , and I am very happy 😊

  • @mts353
    @mts353 Před rokem

    I loved

  • @frankievalentin533
    @frankievalentin533 Před rokem

    Love Tony Williams! Thanks!!!

  • @sgk993
    @sgk993 Před rokem

    Excellent video Quincy! Thanks

  • @mattthompsondrums
    @mattthompsondrums Před rokem

    UNT is the place where I did my first deep-dives into Tonyworld! Awesome video ❤️

  • @444chez
    @444chez Před rokem

    Love your channel. I have learned so much. You're Numero Uno in my book

  • @andrewzehnal2030
    @andrewzehnal2030 Před rokem

    Thanks again,Q!!!

  • @TheSPACEDIEVEST1
    @TheSPACEDIEVEST1 Před 2 měsíci

    Your snare tuning sounds great

  • @tomcarr4630
    @tomcarr4630 Před rokem +1

    Thank You! Another great job of making things understandable. Always wished I had seen Tony perform live. (LOVE the shirt!)

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  Před rokem +1

      I actually did see him live. Shoulda mentioned that in the lesson. Thanks as always TC!

  • @FrankParente
    @FrankParente Před rokem +1

    Tony Williams!!! One of my all time favorite combo drummers! A few albums I love that I feel don’t get mentioned enough are, Tony Williams the Story of Neptune and with Geri Allen (and Ron Carter) Twenty-One. Both burning records and Tony is of course off the charts! FP

  • @TheRealWillGeronimo
    @TheRealWillGeronimo Před rokem

    You made it look so easy and way easy to understand what the licks are comprised of!!! Thank you for this

  • @peterhaupt6791
    @peterhaupt6791 Před rokem +1

    Q, you are such a great drum teacher! Thanks so much.

  • @CharlesTPrimm
    @CharlesTPrimm Před rokem

    Great stuff. Thanks for bringing these legendary Tony licks to our attention. Love your playing. Superb instruction.

  • @phillmellina
    @phillmellina Před 5 měsíci +1

    Beautiful, man .
    You made every lick so understandable.
    Excellent/ thanks!

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Glad you enjoyed it my man!

  • @jeffsulima
    @jeffsulima Před rokem

    I śaw Tony do a drum clinic in Lynwood, Washington (suburb of Seattle) in 1996 or early 97, just a few months before he died. It was ba-dass! Thank for this Q!!!

  • @jgillott
    @jgillott Před rokem +2

    Wow! I was playing blushdas back in the 60's and didn't know it. (What they were called, that is.),

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  Před rokem

      Maybe TW got it from you! 😂😂

  • @StewartBurr
    @StewartBurr Před rokem +1

    Thank you Quincy! Always awesome content. Tony is my personal favorite jazz drummer.
    Both Steve Gadd and Vinnie Colaiuta site Tony Williams as one of their big influences. Something to ponder.

  • @wurdofwizdumb1928
    @wurdofwizdumb1928 Před rokem

    I love this channel brother. ❤

  • @badhabits25
    @badhabits25 Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you for this fantastic lesson!

  • @dizzolve
    @dizzolve Před rokem

    5:55 one variation I came up for practice years ago was for these Swiss Trips but adding the last 2 beats of each triplet on the kick drum so that for 'each' triplet note, 2 limbs(either 2 hands or a hand and a foot) are playing or flamming where in swiss trips there's only 1 of the triplets that double. When you start moving your hands around it sounds pretty thick. Check it out for a variation -it's fun

  • @simonalexandercritchley439

    Thanks Q! Tony was amazing, imagine playing with Miles Davis at 17! Especially his time playing ride and hat, so fluid and always sounded like skipping on stars to me. Away to Blushda and beyond.

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  Před rokem +1

      Have fun blushda-ing Simon! Careful not to overuse it. Thats easy to do since it’s so fun to play.

  • @octogore
    @octogore Před rokem

    Fantastic

  • @PAD___
    @PAD___ Před rokem

    Excellent lesson on Tony!

  • @simondicksondrums2532
    @simondicksondrums2532 Před rokem +1

    As always an amazing break down. Thank you! Now to go and annoy myself for 6 months 🙄 great licks

  • @AlanLopez-te6lc
    @AlanLopez-te6lc Před 2 měsíci

    Even at super slow it sounds so slick so great. Great lesson to learn

  • @aaronserfatydrumsandpercus7589

    You are a fantastic teacher! Great video

  • @markielinhart
    @markielinhart Před rokem

    Wow, lots of my musician heroes in that alumni lineup‼️
    Unlocking the secrets of soloing here perhaps…✌️🌻

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  Před rokem

      I’m blessed to be teaching at a place with such a long lineage of great musicians for sure Markie!

  • @peterevans366
    @peterevans366 Před rokem

    Love these lessons Quincy great playing ❤️🥁👌

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  Před rokem

      Thanks Pete!

    • @peterevans366
      @peterevans366 Před rokem

      I've got Max Roaches solo album Survivors I bought many moons ago fantastic 👌One of my favourite Tony Williams drumming is on Stan Getz Captain Marvel some seriously amazing from all involved in this Stanley Clarke Chick Cores truly wonderful ❤️🥁

  • @joewar-booker5485
    @joewar-booker5485 Před rokem +1

    Magnificent contribution as always. Just to congratulate you for the channel and send you a cordial greeting, also to your loyal followers... Lately I'm short of time due to circumstances, but I'm watching the videos as I can... late but always with hope.
    Great...
    That said, a hug Mr. Davis.

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  Před rokem +1

      Much respect JWB! I hope you’ve received my shout outs to you in some previous lesson. Thanks for staying on board with me so long👊🏾

    • @joewar-booker5485
      @joewar-booker5485 Před rokem

      Thank you always ...
      This channel is a luxury for me 👌🏼

  • @bobweber4140
    @bobweber4140 Před 11 měsíci

    You da man thankyou

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  Před 11 měsíci

      Thank YOU🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @UdoKrauss-gd7su
    @UdoKrauss-gd7su Před 9 měsíci

    Great ideas

  • @sammyreyna3188
    @sammyreyna3188 Před 6 měsíci

    Dope

  • @dasglasperlenspiel10
    @dasglasperlenspiel10 Před rokem

    thank you!

  • @cahilldrummer
    @cahilldrummer Před rokem

    Great video man. Never knew that thing was called a Blushda. Show's you what I know!

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  Před rokem

      I learnt the name from my students. Lol! Hope all is well Jesse👊🏾

  • @jonrwert
    @jonrwert Před 4 měsíci

    I don't think Tony's brilliance and influence can be over-stated, even in 2024. Especially in 2024. I remember when I was learning in high school I was anti-Tony (lol), I couldn't understand most of it and it sounded like a sloppy mess to my under-developed ears. Eventually in college, with the help of friends and colleagues giving recommendations and lots of listening, I had an epiphany. And then it's been a growing appreciation and deeper reverence ever since.
    He really arrived at the right time when jazz was really branching off, the influence of louder rock music energy had started to come to the fore, and drummers like Tony and Elvin were at the right place and time to play truly courageously. That's how I would describe his playing, courageous. So many of his "licks" went on to be commonplace not just in jazz but of course the jazz-fusion of the 70's, all those drummers coming out of that and innovating in the 80's. I hear it very much in the 90's, the drum intro to Smells Like Teen Spirit for example is like a verbatim Tony lick, but slower than he'd usually play it, lol. Even current hip-hop drummers and chops-masters of the Chris Dave era play sextuplet-based ideas integrating odd-patterns with the hands and feet that Tony was doing all the time, especially in the 70's. Many of the most renowned drummers from the 70's and on, but especially the 80's talk about how Tony is the man (Gadd, Vinnie, etc.)
    Could go on forever, but anyway, great video!

    • @jonrwert
      @jonrwert Před 4 měsíci

      Also, your last points are so crucial. Don't just take the word of some educator, as wise as they are. Always go back to the source material. And then at the same time get creative with it, see how you might be inclined to apply it in the ways that seem best to you. It's a long process!

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  Před 4 měsíci

      Right on Jon! Thanks for sharing your great thoughts on the Great Tony WIlliams. Sometimes we have to mature ourselves to realize, hear and recognize greatness.

  • @giovannigamberini1971

    Another Tony classic lick based on triplets is right-kick-right / left-kick-left / right-kick-right / left-kick-left and so on. It's like a 'shuffled daddy-mammy' with the kick in the middle of the triplet. Works great around the toms, very powerful AND melodic. You can check the intro of 'Red Mask' 😉

  • @chops5070
    @chops5070 Před rokem +1

    This demonstration is fire!! What’s funny is, years ago I watched another cats demonstration of the “Blushda.”
    In all fairness, demonstration was excellent. The only problem was, he praised the drummer that supposedly coined the phrase (Blushda but vaguely mentioned Tony. Man I had to cut into that fool so tough.

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  Před rokem

      Yup! Happens all the time unfortunately.

  • @linqua1728
    @linqua1728 Před rokem

    I will watch this later, I could barely hear your voice although the drum kit was loud. Maybe it's my phone. Thanks for putting that stuff out there, reminds me of stuff I learned as a kid.

  • @russellesimonetta9071

    Yeah man!! Swiss trips! Secret weapon definitely! I like to work those in a sixteen note feel. It gives a really syncopated feel. Like a herta or hemiola.uhh, when I was a kid John Bonham was one of my hero's .his solo trick was trips between the hands and foot.swiss trips between the hands and feet is really dramatic but not that difficult! I know this is a jazz based channel but ,,,just saying. Listen to the best and steal everything they got!

  • @benjigrooves929
    @benjigrooves929 Před rokem +1

    Q, we need a link to the t-shirt! My son is thinking about studying with you and I'd love to get this shirt for him

  • @user-et3vr8vv7n
    @user-et3vr8vv7n Před 5 měsíci

    hello what sticks do you use ?
    thank you for everything you are the best teaching drumming content on the internet in my opinion

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  Před 5 měsíci

      I use my own Vic Firth Signature stick available on my website: www.Quincydavisjazzz.com.

  • @manuelgchapajr2000
    @manuelgchapajr2000 Před rokem +1

    I tell my students that #3 is called a Bud Duh!
    And they think that I am a genius!
    But only in my spare time!!!

  • @mattbayne2012
    @mattbayne2012 Před rokem

    After Tony did his solo at Zild day in Scotland,he came to the front and said to us "I just wanna say that that when people come to see a concert or a jazz band,they're not coming to see the person behind the traps playing them (ie a great name player),but they are just coming to hear the drums being played" IF anyone can shine any light on what he meant,Ill die happy.

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  Před rokem

      Wish I could tell you what he meant.

  • @Samsgarden
    @Samsgarden Před rokem

    Gary Novak took the Blushda to the next level

  • @moses_dimski
    @moses_dimski Před rokem

    Hey Q, great video as always.
    That buzz flam is so tasty. Maybe you could make a video talking about Jeff Tain Watts or even Big Sit Catlett licks, there arent a lot of those out there. Peace

  • @howardk4016
    @howardk4016 Před rokem

    Excellent as always Q. I was very fortunate to see Tony perform in Saratoga, NY with Ron Carter, Herbie Hancock and Wynton Marcellus in 1981! It was very early as a (rock) drummer for me so I couldn't appreciate (let alone understand!) what he was doing. Nonetheless, I am so glad I was able to see those legends perform! Did he ever play traditional grip? I remember him playing matched at the show and all the photos I have seen of him are playing matched. Thanks again for all your great work!

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  Před rokem +1

      Awesome! Tony played both grips.

    • @obpuckcast4794
      @obpuckcast4794 Před rokem +1

      Primarily trad grip. If you want to marvel at his playing towards the end of his 1st phase - before he expanded his kit and darkened his sound - check him out with Stan Getz, Chick Corea and Stanley Clarke in Montreux ‘72. Most of that concert should be on YT

  • @deanwhite4143
    @deanwhite4143 Před rokem +4

    Love this Quincy, thanks for the Tony licks! You'd previously asked for other drummers to evaluate in this way. How about Mike Clark? I know he's an excellent post-bop guy but his headhunters style funk is so unique. Open hihats on the one with no BD, etc. Just a thought!

  • @mothabod
    @mothabod Před rokem

    Hey Quincy thnx for your great content again...
    i went to your Website to buy the Bebop phrases...
    i ve a question what is these Combo Pack of Midi cause there is a Off price for If i buy These both together...or is IT possible to buy the Bebop with the basslines together...
    Peace man

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  Před rokem

      The only packages available are the ones that come up. Thnx

  • @constantkiffer7924
    @constantkiffer7924 Před rokem

    Absolutely interesting lesson, once again Quincy. Thxs !🤗👌🏻
    By the way: your T-shirt looks great. Is there any way to buy it ?!🤔
    ( I mean not yours, of course, but such a one..😃🤷🏻‍♂️)

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  Před rokem

      Maybe you can order it on our website but I’m not sure actually. I suppose I should know🤣

  • @user-fm9kv5ce4u
    @user-fm9kv5ce4u Před rokem +3

    あなたのドラミングは魂があります😊音が生き物みたいに聴こえます!cool٩(^‿^)۶

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  Před rokem

      僕のビデオレソンを見てくれてありがとうございます🙏🏾

  • @cynthianaslim
    @cynthianaslim Před rokem

    Would love a breakdown of what Tony is doing with his ride and hi hat in Miles' live version of All Blues starting at about 3:11.
    Tony is my favorite drummer. I don't think anyone comes close.

    • @cynthianaslim
      @cynthianaslim Před rokem

      m.czcams.com/video/BFuouqVU3G4/video.html

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  Před rokem +1

      I’ll check that out. Tony is perhaps the greatest…???

    • @cynthianaslim
      @cynthianaslim Před rokem

      @@drumqtips absolutely. I loved how he said the drums were an inherently aggressive intstrument, so he sat further away to get more attack. He's tops in my book.

  • @jeffreywegener8841
    @jeffreywegener8841 Před 6 měsíci

    Always great . I’m so outa sync so sorry Maestro Quincy. Saw this ages ago .
    I’ve seen some guys say they’re doing a blushda but no drag ? . But really we could think of it as a left flam drag . But like you demonstrated with the Swiss it’s about the space . Working thru you jazz vocab . Geezz glad I learned the rudiments. Seeing some themes emerging . But being creative too . 🙏. Btw did Ed Soph teach @ NT ? He told Tommy Igoe something like “ accents seperate great drummers from average ones “ 😎. 🙏

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  Před 6 měsíci

      I may do a quick video on accents specifically. THAT'S how important they are. You nailed it Jeff! And yes, Ed Soph taught at UNT for 30+ years. That's a great quote from him. Happy holidays my man!

  • @alexanderjdivic4784
    @alexanderjdivic4784 Před rokem

    Quincy's "158 Bebop Vocabulary Phrases" is awesome and everyone should check it out, if a book such as this appeared in a music store, bound and published by a publishing company such Hal Leonard, they'd charge significantly more than Quincy is charging. Do yourselves a favor and check it out!

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  Před rokem

      That’s very kind of you. Thanks Alexander!

  • @christianwagenseil9621

    Oh man, Quincy, how am I supposed to play the Blushda as fast as you do? I‘ll still be practicing that in my grave…

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  Před rokem +1

      I play it slow…but clean:) Maybe that’s why it sounds fast. You can do it Chris!! Let’s gooooooo💪🏾

  • @manuelgchapajr2000
    @manuelgchapajr2000 Před rokem +1

    RIP TONY
    WE ARE STILL TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW YOU TICKED

  • @richh9904
    @richh9904 Před rokem

    Iv'e noticed that the pro drummers who come up with their signature licks also have their drums tuned to their style. Seems like they have a sound and feel in mind that also required the proper tone to sound bold and full. Everyone that learns the licks never has the gutsy sound of the creator.

  • @josefinacupido9872
    @josefinacupido9872 Před 4 měsíci

    Sloweeerrrrr!

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  Před 4 měsíci

      I tried to play them slow, but you can always slow it down by changing the video speed. Hopefully that helps Jose.

  • @joecopa
    @joecopa Před rokem +1

    The Tony Williams thing is all well and good but how about getting into some of the Great Buddy Rich rudimental solos and licks like Buddy's blinding speed single stroke rolls which conveniently many drummers avoid as much as possible " I wonder why!"

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  Před rokem +1

      I actually almost did a Buddy lesson instead of Tony. He’s on my list so look out for a video on him soon Keno. Just don’t expect Buddy’s blinding speed from me🤣

    • @joecopa
      @joecopa Před rokem +1

      @@drumqtips ok fair enough thanks for the reply

    • @chops5070
      @chops5070 Před rokem

      Tony thing is “all well and good??”😂😂 yeah Q, can you demonstrate a Buddy Rich Single stroke roll: is it RLLRLLLRRR OR RRLRRLRRLL? 🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️
      *Sorry Quincy, your videos are awesome….but these comments these folks leave you sometimes are way too goofy*

    • @davidwicks9538
      @davidwicks9538 Před rokem

      Why??... Many drummers 'can' play fast single stroke rolls (especially TONY)! What does all that speed and technique 'ADD' to a composition or Soloist ideas? A rudimental clinic 'NOT' appropriate for every song! Supporting the "Music" and musicians has Priority over "CHOPS"...especially in 'Blues', "JAZZ" and it's derivatives! 🥁✊🏿💯✊🏿

  • @Neil-pv8pw
    @Neil-pv8pw Před měsícem

    No how dare you Tony played cos dot clear heads not coated or is it your way of telling us your gay

  • @user-rc4re5fo2f
    @user-rc4re5fo2f Před rokem

    Don't really care for these or his style in general, prob the most over rated jazz drummer ever

    • @drumqtips
      @drumqtips  Před rokem +2

      You are certainly welcome to your opinion but the truth is he changed how we played the instrument. Gotta put a bit more respect one of the great innovators and masters of our time.

  • @dikbeats2720
    @dikbeats2720 Před rokem

    Thanx man!

    • @dikbeats2720
      @dikbeats2720 Před rokem

      What about some kenny clarke or papa jo... This is real cool and helpful stuff!

  • @dikbeats2720
    @dikbeats2720 Před rokem

    I was thinking the t shirt was NinjutsuJazz for a moment.. Tonyjutsu