The Genius Of TOOL’s “Pneuma” (Danny Carey)

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“Pneuma” is a TOOL masterpiece that highlights Danny Carey’s drumming from start to finish. It’s a perfect example of how he blends acoustic and electronic elements seamlessly, using rhythm not just to support the song, but to shape how we experience it. Featured on TOOL’s long-awaited 2019 album ‘Fear Inoculum’, “Pneuma” quickly became a fan favorite thanks to its slow build, deep lyrical themes, and complex rhythmic structure. At nearly 12 minutes long, the song evolves constantly, and it’s Carey’s dynamic, ever-shifting drum performance that drives that evolution. Join Drumeo’s Brandon Toews as he breaks down Danny Carey’s legendary drumming on “Pneuma.” From the odd-time grooves in the verse to the layered polyrhythms in the instrumental and the explosive fills in the post-chorus, this track is a progressive drumming masterclass that continues to inspire and challenge drummers around the world. Learn How To Play “Pneuma” On The Drums (60 Minute Lesson)! ► https://www.drumeo.com/trial-yt?vid=BJ671Q0jrLU Gear Breakdown: ►https://www.drumeo.com/beat/gear-breakdown-genius-of-pneuma/ ___________________________ Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:21 - What Does “Pneuma” Mean? 01:59 - Danny Carey’s Drumming Philosophy 02:43 - Breaking Down The Intro Section 03:44 - The Rhythmic Foundation 04:28 - The “Pneuma” Code (Time Signatures) 06:17 - Learn How To Play “Pneuma” On The Drums 06:47 - Breaking Down The Verse & Chorus (Hi-Hat Grooves) 08:21 - Breaking Down The Post-Chorus & Drum Fills 09:11 - The Trippy Interlude 10:23 - Adding Electronics To The Main Groove 11:52 - The Polymetric Instrumental (!) 15:48 - How To Practice Rhythmic Cycles Like Danny Carey (Challenge) 16:53 - Triplets & 16th Notes At The Same Time? 17:27 - Incorporating More Time Signatures 18:38 - Exploring Danny Carey’s Drum Kit 22:35 - Drumming With Centered Hi-Hats 23:32 - Why “Pneuma” Matters To Drummers 27:33 - Outro ___________________________ Follow @DannyCareyOfficial ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannycarey_tool ►Website: https://www.toolband.com Follow @BrandonToews ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandon.toews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.toews.drums ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brandon.toews ►X: https://twitter.com/btoews_drums Follow @DrumeoOfficial ►The Drumeo Beat: https://www.drumeo.com/beat ►Facebook: http://facebook.com/drumeo ►Instagram: http://instagram.com/drumeoofficial ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drumeoofficial ___________________________ #Drumeo #DannyCarey #TOOL