The Genius Of Neil Peart

Summary by Krater

A drummer breaks down the signature playing styles, drum parts, and electronic experimentation of Rush drummer Neil Peart across classic tracks like The Spirit Of Radio, Tom Sawyer, and YYZ.

From the video

Answers: What are Neil Peart's signature drum parts and playing techniques in Rush?

• Neil Peart drum parts
• Rush drum grooves
• odd time signatures in rock
• electronic drum pads in rock
• drum fills and orchestration

What it concludes

• Neil Peart's signature ride symbol groove was stumbled upon by accident while attempting to learn something completely different.
• Neil Peart's drum fills flowed naturally across his massive drum kit.
• Neil Peart designed his drum parts to always support the music being played, often building tension before releasing into the next section.
• Neil Peart incorporated multiple percussion styles and electronic drum sounds into Rush's music.
• Neil Peart utilized challenging odd-time signatures across numerous Rush albums throughout his career.