Proper Stick Technique

[@sheluvslife]

I started plying about a year and a half ago at the age of 52 to fulfill a lifelong dream. I started with a pad, a stand, and sticks. Your videos have been tremendous in helping me learn to play. Thank you!

[@coreymikus485]

Excellent clear explanation and demonstration. Thank you so much for what you do. It’s easy to get distracted in the world of drumming on RUclips and completely miss fundamental building blocks like this.

[@Cordim]

Dearest madam, dearest master, you are truly fantastic. I'm an old Italian drummer, I find her divine when she does online lessons

[@twiztidfreekshow199]

I adore these videos! I used to take lessons when I was 12 (until we lost the practice spot, and I thought my dad sold my drums) I started as a way to relieve stress and depression instead of the unhealthy means of self harm that I previously used. ** Self harm free since I was 17 and became a mom :) ** I have been wanting to get back into drumming (I'm 33) but didn't think I could after all this time. The pandemic has been rough mentally and I think I'm going to get a practice pad and see if it's something I can still do. (I recently learned my dad has the drums still in his shed -unsure of the condition-) perhaps I will finally be able to play again, especially with the help of these videos. Loved the fishing analogy too. Happy Valentine's day! Thank you for the fantastic content. Best wishes

[@dtdrummerlady]

Thanks so much! It would be great to get a practice pad and sticks and a few good books and enjoy playing again. You should do it.

[@tieukhavu8832]

@@dtdrummerlady Hey Doro! Just want to send you a greeting 😘🤗❤️🎉. I am a keyboard player, But I enjoy what you’re doing anyway.

[@markbahouth2713]

to the mom who's 33 yr old . Wish i was that young. I'm 75 and still learning . Mrs Taylor on a video she made has taught me Paradidles and there inversions . I think she is a wonderful teacher and player. Go get your old drum set . Your never to old to learn if your health is half decent. Go Girl 👍.

[@twiztidfreekshow199]

@@markbahouth2713 thank you doll 🖤 34 almost 35 in january, and one day I hope to

[@pudgegranddaddy]

It's weird that I''ve been a drummer for over 30 years and I still get my sticks out to imitate rudiments like these when I see them. Brings me back old memories of my drum instructor Mr. Emerson.

[@tomschecker]

I find Dorothea’s explanations very satisfying. I feel like I can go to the kit and do this!

[@crystaldawn8875]

Here I am inspired to learn to play drums so I can back up my husband and his brother who play guitar..they just need a drummer..so I will give it a go! I have been immersed in music of all kinds my whole life..I hear music in my mind but never played an instrument.. I'm 46 so..bout darn time! Thank you for showing up just in time in my life..perfect timing💫

[@jluecking5596]

U will ROCK it! Go Grrrl!!

[@vividvulpe9842]

Terrific demos!

[@grog0cean]

Thank you for filling in so many missing gaps in my sticking!!

[@dtdrummerlady]

Glad I could be of help.😊

[@tonyams]

You've made this so much more accessible! Thank you.

[@vascofarinha5353]

I bought a pair of sticks and a pad to learn to play, and your videos have been helping me the most. A biiiiiiiig thank you, Dorothea.

[@simonomallon9035]

Thanks heaps Dorothea. So straight forward and really well explained. This will help sort my hand/arm position and smooth out the sticking. You're a champion. Cheers, Simon... Australia

[@MJ-Drummer]

Thank you Dorothea this is really helpful 👌

[@smtti32]

I have always enjoyed your playing whether behind a kit or on a pad. Keep Rock'in Dorothea!!

[@tazzinasellout7968]

Ciao DOROTHEA...i write from Italy. Congratulations for your drum passion ......I recently started playing the drums again (I'm 50) and watching your videos gives me hope that I can do it. It's an instrument for a few, I think, and it's beautiful. It's been twenty years since I played and with humility, I promised myself to start from scratch. I send you a warm greeting from Italy.
Ps: sorry my english....i hope you understand

[@dtdrummerlady]

Thank you. I hope you get back into it and have as much as I do.

[@sergepiastra9434]

Thank you for another great video Dorothea.
Starting all over again at the ripe age of 63, following a very long "interruption"! Your videos are a great source of inspiration and motivation. Kind regards from Melbourne (Aust.) Cheers

[@dtdrummerlady]

Thanks so much. I’m glad to help . 😊

[@iljaterbogt]

Thank you and welcome back 😍 on YT
Greetings from Holland!

[@Red88Rex]

I've been playing guitar for almost 12 years now and I'm pretty accomplished. Dying to try drums next, love your videos! Super helpful. I love how you didn't miss a beat, literally, when your husband was walking by haha

[@dtdrummerlady]

Lol…. I thought I was safe from him walking in.

[@user-vp8cm2nr6y]

What a wonderful teacher you are! I've learned so much. Thank you.

[@dtdrummerlady]

Thx so much! I try to help. 😊

[@DrummerNishalGohain]

You are a true drumming inspiration mam. Much love from a Drummer from India

[@Jan-ly6br]

Great as usual!

[@debperry1184]

Thanks Dorothea for explaining and demonstrating it so well .I was shown once in 1963 by the school's music teacher and then taught how to do 3 rudiments ( Accentuating beat 1 of 4 beats( rudiment ? Flam and 5 Stroke Roll) to accompany a pianist as the school was supposed to !!! march into daily assemblies. I certainly have developed a few bad habits over time and will endeavour to correct them so I can increase my accuracy and speed. I have recently joined Drumeo and am enjoying the challenge of it all. it's all a bit daunting as there are so many options I can choose from. I should however thankyou. As it was through seeing a few of your videos on youtube that I became interested in Drumeo. Being a similar age I relate to your precise instructions. I am 73 and I live in Augusta, Western Australia.
So a big thanks.!!

[@dtdrummerlady]

Glad I could inspire you! Drumeo has some awesome instructional videos to take advantage of. I started in 1963 as well!

[@martinvonbohlen2842]

Incredible!

[@seawyfe7289]

Inspiring and aspiring! Thank you Dorothea

[@karichurchilllaidman7391]

Fantastic video! I’m a new drummer and definitely struggling with stick control 😊

[@Sean-vy3ev]

Bravo, Dorothea! Great stuff !

[@DavidEspinell]

Great lesson Dorothea!! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@DarkMatters96]

Thank you so much for the lesson, Dorothea! Although I've been into drums for several years, I've still learnt something new. Glad you're back on RUclips, your Instagram vlog is megacool!😍

[@diegocardenaspuig3268]

Love your videos ❤

[@dajones7574]

Great lessons, Mrs. Dorthea plays so great😊!

[@wooddog007]

So great. Thanks so much for doing this.

[@hExx64]

Learning a lot from you. Thanks! Subscribed!

[@kimbleist]

Teaching is also a skill. And she also has that

[@Cancun771]

Gotta start _somewhere._
Fantastic video.

[@Sssantos.]

Yay I found your channel!!!!! Getting into drumming and your videos are helpful.❤

[@andreykoshkarov]

Clear and helpful, thanks!

[@jakeaurelius5600]

Thank you Dorothea, you rock, I’m old school and this is the way I learn the best !! Awesome!

[@carolyndovo256]

Thank you Dorothea, learned quite a bit from this video. I cannot wait to begin practicing these techniques. You are an inspiration!!! Please keep your the videos coming 😀

[@julieahipene3199]

Awesome lesson thank you.

[@Jhn_Freeman]

I love your videos! They’re absolutely useful, particularly because of all the things that you teach that does not come in the books. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and your experience. I keep learning lots from you! ❤️

[@fievelknievel8283]

I took up lessons a decade ago and gave it up because I couldn't understand what my teacher was telling me to do. He would just tsk and shake his head. This lesson made me take out my sticks and practice pad out and give drums a go again. Thank you so much!

[@garyrynar3308]

Totally awesome 👌 great chops

[@beestoe993]

Thanks teach, I love your videos.

[@myvibebeats]

I've appreciated Dorthea's drumming on many Facebook videos and have watched numerous drum instruction videos but Dorthea illustrates and explains in greater detail than most others! Thank you very much Dorthea!

[@dtdrummerlady]

Thanks so much! Glad I can help you.

[@Themartinvaquero]

Excellent teacher

[@ninjarevjames465]

Very nice tutorial!

[@pg3536]

Dorothea, you’re just amazing! 👏🥁👍

[@lindasmith6668]

Great tutorial

[@tee_ef_em]

Thank you! Great lesson.

[@dtdrummerlady]

Thanks so much!

[@Elbarto7928]

Thank you for making another video!

[@dtdrummerlady]

I’ll try to do better.😊

[@rdbii2882]

Welcome Back Dorothea!

[@dtdrummerlady]

Thank you 😊. I’m going to try to do better. I hope you follow my Instagram for more content. @taylor.dorothea

[@jemmace2586]

Brilliant instructional video. I'm 54 and been playing since 97' after leaving the army, been a roller coaster for many reasons with mental health etc. Your videos are great for me to concentrate on my hand technique.
I played in bands in quite raw situations, so my hand technique was sacrificed to accommodate my surrounding, but i did always feel i had to correct myself whilst playing and did, to an extent, meaning i felt more comfortable.
I practice on a pad more than drum set these days, because I'd like to reall sort out my hand technique, thanks again. 👍

[@dtdrummerlady]

Thank you so much. Glad they help.

[@stopwars8642]

The drums were my passion as kid and I learned the snare drum in 5th grade then wanted to learn the whole set, went to Berklee Music for a few lessons but then my family moved far away , hence drums ended in 6th grade for good. Came across your videos recently and was so inspired again nothing like the drums. My son now is in a Metal band and plays electric guitar and now has added drums and base to his plate.

[@helene615]

I don't play any instruments, but I really do enjoy listening to drums. I found myself wishing for a set of drumsticks or chopsticks so I could try this out! You're very inspiring.

[@sebacenturion9604]

Great lesson. Greats from Argentina!

[@101elesdee]

Thank you.

[@baroquerookbr3214]

Just discovered this wonderful woman today. She is soooo cool. Massive respect for this gal. What. A. Legend.

[@Ranger1216]

This is a really important for all drummers. Excellent demo for different strokes. This is a classic video should be passed down to all generations….

[@dtdrummerlady]

Thank you 🙏. Yes, it’s important for every drummer to know these strokes.

[@danielleraymond1834]

Very usefull for a beginner drummer like I am thanks for sharing 😊

[@rudy73000]

So much clear and well explained thanks

[@gaitacari]

Excelente !!!

[@marcelaruot7467]

Gracias gracias. Admiración total hacia ella!!! Genia!

[@FelixG2070]

Practicing fingers with the sticks held higher up .. just brilliant!!

[@johnny.scaramuccia]

LOL...amazing teacher :)

[@user-lj6rn3xn2g]

Thank you for making all the great instructional videos! They are great and I find them extremely helpful. I've noticed that you use a variety of different sticks in your videos. I am wondering if you would please explain how you choose your sticks and whether you have opinions about whether certain sticks are better options for beginner stick control exercises. Thanks again. I look forward to watching more of your videos.

[@franziskaa.3911]

I love drums.
I play only guitar, but my heart jumps at the sounds.
Good explained. ✨

[@dtdrummerlady]

You may just be a drummer 😊

[@MendaPro]

Increíble... Me suscribo .. Gracias
🙏

[@loula.fortnite4600]

Im young enough to be this ladies gran child and for her age she is a master and very inspiring

[@armandopacini2217]

Che gioia rivederla... Sempre in perfetta forma

[@gerryattrik4410]

This is a lovely kitchen

[@darenratcliffe7446]

So clearly explained really enjoyed your video and have subscribed to your channel

[@dtdrummerlady]

Thanks so much! I appreciate it.

[@cannabis_tv]

I love u Misters Dorothea
Congratulations 🙏🙏🙏

[@MichaelGrubbEvolvedMinistry]

Great technique. And you dispatched with your husband with great technique as well. 🤣

[@dtdrummerlady]

@@MichaelGrubbEvolvedMinistry hahaha

[@badassdrumdecals]

Dorothea says to absolutely know match grip. I've never been good at that, but she says do it, so I will.

[@dawnhasbroken6304]

I only had a metal straw in one hand. But I get it. I always wanted to play drums...my parents not so much. now I'm 58

[@marcioisrael05]

Olá sou do Brasil e sou fã do seu trabalho como baterista . Procuro sempre aprender no meu pad as técnicas e maneiras de tocar assim do jeito que vc ensina .valeu 👍🙏👋 obrigado.

[@peskysparrowlilly4164]

My daughters are just learning. I cant wait to show them your vids. Thank you. Will these techniques help with my rock band drumming? 😉 😅😊

[@yioryaras]

"Dorothea Taylor" or should I say "Gene Newman"... It's irrelevant though; you're a fantastic percussionist and an amazing educator, as a whole... An AWESOME arts' practitioner!!! In the half a century of my arts engagement, it is very rare I come across someone as well structured in delivering both performance as well as education as effectively and affectively as you do. You're an all-round-genre performer and a down-to-earth full of patience educator able to simplify and brake down all of the technique concepts of every topic you are teaching. You're an invaluable gift to arts. Thank you for sharing all of your artistic worth with the rest of the world, it's hugely appreciated. 🙏🙏 🙏👍👌👏🎶😉

[@dtdrummerlady]

Thanks so much! Yeah, I don’t know how Gene came into my life but he can leave at anytime!! Lol

[@jimbrown3781]

I have Parkinson disease. I am loosing use of my left hand. I am trying to teach myself to play drums. i loose my grip on the left hand. Do you have any exercises that will help the control for my left hand. I really enjoy how you enplane the theory behind your Technic. Thank you for helping me. Jim

[@mikeeljahosafats3231]

Nice house.

[@67-Mustang]

This is very informative ! So, how do we focus on both Hands and counting, etc. at the same time ? Left, you need to do this this and this whole at the same time, Right Hand, you need to do this n that n that n this. (?)
How do we train both sides of the Brain ?

[@millie179]

Great video Dorothea thanks. After 30 years of practice I still can't get any speed and my doubles are rubbish. This video really helped.
What practice pad are you using?? 😊👍

[@dtdrummerlady]

Hi 👋🏼. This pad in the video is called the Drumeo Quiet Pad. The bottom surface is a black quiet foam. I have many pads but this one is a lot of fun.

[@millie179]

@@dtdrummerlady Thanks Dorothea it's so nice of you even to reply.... I'll get one of those... You are such an inspiration and a really really good drummer 👍👍👍👍

[@millie179]

@@dtdrummerlady your husband coming in made me laugh 🤣😂💕

[@dtdrummerlady]

Everytime I do a video he will walk in one of our four door! 😡😂

[@Gosa02]

I see you too are a person of taste with the Jeff Ausdemore sticks.

[@yoshinoescalvic9811]

Thanks Dorothea for the awesome demonstration. It was a great lesson to learn with as a beginner drummer. I still find holding the traditional hand grip very difficult to play with especially the part where you need to speed it up. I don't understand that part. Sorry to ask more but Is there more details about that one? The forefinger pushing it that part was kind of difficult to me haha.

[@dtdrummerlady]

Thanks for your interest. Start with just rocking with the stick at the base of the thumb. Rock up and down. Gradually add the rest of the fingers. Practice! Lots of practice. 😊

[@Stephen0988]

Hi, I have just started at the age of 73, after suffering a severe head injury left hand us is difficult for me, but these lessons are invaluable. May I ask what practice pad would you recommend?

[@dtdrummerlady]

There are a lot of good pads but I really love the @Revolution_Drum pad. It is double sided. The black side is more quiet but gives a good workout. The gray side gives more rebound for learning rolls.

[@154Slappy]

Dorothea is my spirit animal.

[@stopwars8642]

Where do you buy your special practice pads from? and what are your ideas on practicing the whole set at home without bothering people lol then getting to practice on a real set outside if you dont have a set

[@dtdrummerlady]

The blue pad is from Drumeo. It is called the Drumeo Quiet Pad, and the red pad is an Evans and they only did that red for a Christmas special a few yrs ago. Practicing without bothering someone can include the Evans dB1 quiet cymbals and drumheads. They are amazing.

[@markbahouth2713]

E drums are one alternative if your concerned about bothering other people when your banging around on a Acoustic drum set . Electronic drums have a volume knob and there are hundreds of different percussive sounds you can choose with a module that comes with the drum set.

[@MigzMigz35]

Which pad are you playing on?

[@dtdrummerlady]

Hi! Had my phone open and saw this pop up. Haha. It is the Drumeo Quiet Pad and it has a foam quiet surface also.

[@scottwwsi]

great Dorothea! what type pad are you playing there?

[@dtdrummerlady]

This one is the Drumeo Quiet pad

[@scottwwsi]

@@dtdrummerlady thanks

[@hududu2163]

Hello Dorthea, may I know the model of sticks in this video?

[@dtdrummerlady]

They are the Pro Mark Jeff Ausdemore sticks. Used for marching drums or pad work or warmups.

[@nevertooldtolearnmore]

Why choose any one of the various grips? How about choosing one for arthritic wrists. Yeah, I'm an old starter, too.

[@dtdrummerlady]

I have arthritis my fingers and close to the wrist. Keep moving. That’s what helps.

[@user-qe6nt4we9h]

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[@darenratcliffe7446]

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[@markbahouth2713]

Mrs Taylor your husband is hungry and your blocking the path to the fridge. poor man . 👤🍔

[@dtdrummerlady]

Hahaha. He always appears when I’m trying to video! 😫😂

[@j.d.7208]

Traditional grip is waaaay beyond outdated hence the name unmatched

[@dtdrummerlady]

Hmmm .. all Drum & Bugle Corps ( DCI) snare lines use traditional and lots of my favorite drum set drummers like Dave Weckl, Steve Smith, Ben Cesar, Thomas Lang, Virgil Donati, Vinnie Colaiuta, Stewar Copeland, Todd Sucherman and others all use trad grip and they look well trained and professional using it in my opinion. 😊👍

[@67-Mustang]

Do you want us to keep our Wrists at the same height ? How many inches above the Drum pad ? How's many inches apart should our Wrists be ?
Hi to your Husband who is photo-bombing there.

[@dtdrummerlady]

Yes, the wrists should be about the same. With traditional left hand grip you may notice a slight difference with that left hand angle being a little higher. All ‘inner beats’ (ghost notes) should be 1-3 or 4 inches high.

[@hornet224]

After five minutes, I am so bored I have to take a nap.

[@SmileyRays]

You are an excellent teacher.

[@dtdrummerlady]

Thanks so much!