You’ve most likely heard Bernard Purdie play. He’s been on a ton of classic albums, did some incredible drumming on Steely Dan’s Aja. He’s my favorite.

In this video, Purdie starts with a simple 1-2-3, 1-2-3 waltz time tapping, then slowly incorporates different techniques to create different feels.

Watch, even if you know nothing about drumming. Just keep that 1-2-3 beat in your head the whole time. Marvelous.