Hello, everyone! I introduced Chad Smith last time. This time, I'll introduce a famous and respected drummer, too. This person is ... Tico Torres!! His full name is Hector Samuel Juan "Tico" Torres.
This is Tico Torres and he is so cool.
This picture was painted by Tico Torres.
It's so beautiful!
He is a drummer for Bon Jovi and also he is known as a painter and designer. I like his designs. He is from New York, NY, USA. His nickname is 'The Hit Man' because he knows well how to treat women. And also the Bon Jovi members call him 'The King of Cuba'. Torres began to play the guitar from 11 years old. He wanted to be a DJ, but turned to drums. He became a professional drummer at just seventeen years old. In 1983, he joined Bon Jovi as a drummer. His playing style is not showy, but he has steadiness and a wonderful technique. He used to use the Pearl drums, but he signed with Drum Workshop to promote their drums and now he uses Paiste cymbals from 2013. As I explained before, he is known as a painter and designer. He sometimes holds one-man exhibitions and he released a brand of children's clothes. The brand neme is 'Rock Star Baby'. I found the URL for Rock Star Baby. If you are interested in this product line, please take a look. The video below is his drum solo. Please take a look! He is so cool!!
He had surgery twice because of appendicitis doing a concert tour the band. Members worried about him. Why do I know that? Because Bon Jovi always thought he was important, and kind was to him. In return, he has passion for them. When hewas hospitalized in Mexico, he said, 'I thought I was so lucky to be in one of the most popular bands in the world.'
He joined charity event with Nicko McBrain in 2015 in Florida and this charity is called the Classic Rock & Roll Party. The charity's purpose is to save children from domestic violence. Nicko is a member of IRON MAIDEN. He is a drummer, too. They performed double drums. This video is from the charity's permance. They're wonderful.
Jon said to Tico,'Tico grew up us. He said "I 've been looking at your back for 20 years, so I must like you. Thank you for always pulling, pushing me and for letting me be in this big band." When I saw this script, I was so impressed.
He made a deep comment. 'If the guitar or bass's rhythm breaks down a little, the drums can pull back the rhythm, but if the drums's rhythm gets into a bad state, the whole band will break down. So, I can never be relaxed at my gigs.' He is sooo cool!!
Last time, I introduced how to play the drums but, today's topic is different.
In this time's post, I'll introduce a famous and respected drummer. It's... Chad Smith!!
Chad Smith
As you probably know, he is a member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. His full name is Chadwick Gaylord Smith. He was born in Richfield, Minnesota on October 25, 1961. He was chosen for the list of the 100 Greatest Drummers of Alternative Music in May 2013. He passed the audition of Red Hot Chili Peppers's drummer in 1989 when Jack Irons quit so, he became the 5th Red Hot Chili Peppers's drummer. His playing style is powerful, but groovy and stable. A lot of drummers have been influenced by him. He always uses Pearl drums, but he is particular about his snare drum when he plays the drums. He published 2 videos on the rules teaching about drums. This video is his drums solo in 2013. Please take a look!!
People said he looked similar to Will Ferrell for a long time. Will Ferrell is a comedian actor. They look like twins. According to one theory, they are twin brothers separated at birth.
The left side is Chad Smith, the right side is Will Ferrell
Certainly, they're similar
Suddenly, they began a drum battle in 2014. Beginning of things is SMS. Will spoofed Chad then, Chad was angry and he said, " I'm Chad. Stop spoofing me! Perhaps I should say, You want to do a thing. It's drums battle you and I !! I know you don't have drums skill anyway, do it."This video is interesting and funny! Don't miss this historical moment!!
Welcome back to my blog! I'm so glad you came to check my blog!!
This time, I'm going to talk about how to read drum scores and how to play drum rhythm patterns. First, the image below is a drum score. These are percussion symbols. Actually, the symbols have various meanings, so it's a little difficult for beginners. I'll introduce the basic drum symbols.
Basic drums signs
The image is easy and basic to play drums. Are you clear? This chart shows which symbols represent which percussion instrument. Instruments with a high tone are at the top of the staff (cymbals), while low tone instruments, such as the bass drums, are at the bottom. Also, cymbals are usually shown with an 'x'.
Next, I'll show some rhythm patterns and
videos. First, the basic drum rhythm pattern is 8 beats to a measure. This rhythm
pattern is used on the hi-hat cymbal and ride cymbal. There are 8 beats in
a measure, but 8 beats have variations. As you know, they are a little different. I found a video showing how to play 8
beat's so check it out!! Are you OK until here? I use Jared Falk's video.
Next, I'll show a video with 4 beat's in a measure. It is easier than 8 beats. This rhythm
pattern uses the hi-hat cymbal and a ride cymbal. There are 4 beats in
a measure, but 4 beats have variations. Are you OK until here? I use Shaun Schaefer's video.
Next, I'll show a video about opening and closing the hi-hat cymbal in a rhythm pattern. It is more difficult than the simple 8 beat pattern. This rhythm
pattern uses only the hi-hat cymbal. I use Jared Falk's video.
Last, I'll show a video with a 16 beat rhythm pattern. It is the most difficult all of rhythm patterns. This rhythm
pattern uses only the hi-hat cymbal. Are you OK until here? I use Jared Falk's video.
PLEASE keep on practicing!! If you practice many times, you can do it!!
Thank you for checking my blog this time, too. I hope to see you again.
