Play "Take Five" On The Drums | 5 Levels

0:00 - Introduction One of the most popular odd time songs in the world happens to be one the most iconic jazz tunes of all time: “Take Five“ by The Dave Brubeck Quartet! Whether you’re a new drummer, a pro, or you’ve never played jazz before, you can learn how to play the main motif at any level. It’s your turn to channel the legendary Joe Morello on drums. In this video, Brandon breaks the beat down into its simplest form to start, then builds it back up over five levels of difficulty: 1. 0:20 - I’ve never played jazz Before you even pick up the sticks, get used to counting to five. Put on the song and count out loud to really internalize the odd time. Now strike the ride on every quarter note and count along. Add a bass drum hit on the 1. You can get through the entire song just playing this simple part! 2. 2:21 - The Jazz Band Drummer Maybe you played in your high school jazz band or you’ve dabbled in the style. This level introduces th