How to Finger Drum with the Finger Drum Bible
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- Опубликовано: 8 июл 2024
- Get the FINGER DRUM BIBLE on Amazon: amzn.to/3ZlCh0p
Download the MPC expansion: bit.ly/MPC-FDB
Download reference sounds for the Standard Pad Layout: handsomehansel.gumroad.com/l/...
Use the FINGER DRUM BIBLE to learn over 200 new beats and drum fills on your pad drumming setup. This video clearly describes how you can use the FINGER DRUM BIBLE to practice new rhythms in 14 different genres without a pesky subscription, and without the need for a computer (aside from whatever controller you are using).
This guide will work for all 4x4, 16-pad finger drumming controllers including (but not limited to), Ableton Push, MPC, Maschine Mk3, Launchpad, AKAI “MPC” (Element, Studio & Renaissance), MIDI fighter, Korg “PadKONTROL", IK Multimedia “iRig Pads”, M-Audio “Trigger Finger” (Pro & legacy version), Keith McMillen “QuNeo”, AKAI “MPD” (18, 24, 32), Native Instruments "Maschine“ (Studio & Mikro), Steinberg “CMC PD”, AKAI “LPD 8”, Korg “NanoPad”, ICON “iStage”, and more.
0:00 What is the Finger Drum Bible?
1:23 What genres are in the Finger Drum Bible?
1:49 How to listen to audio of beats in the Finger Drum Bible
2:29 What is the BPM?
2:46 What are the grid squares for in the Finger Drum Bible?
3:56 What are the learning methods for the Finger Drum Bible?
5:29 What is the Standard Pad Layout?
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Paused it where you showed a page and just tried it out. Really liked how this is laid out so I ordered it. Can't wait for it to come in so I have more patterns to practice. I just got a Roland sp-404 mkii as my first bit of gear and have never done any finger drumming. I come from a guitar background like somebody else here said and this makes perfect sense.
Hey! Thanks for the awesome comment :) And thanks for picking up a copy!
The book illustrates out the pad layout and I'll be sure to add a diagram to the download (thanks for the input!)
The Perc/Fill/Bonus is also the Clave. For now, Here's a link to download the Pad Layout Diagram: www.dropbox.com/t/RhNDRjlkTZJocpJq
Also, I JUST posted another video for doing a Garage style beat that you might like!
It comes along with a PDF download in the same format as the book + a sample pack/MPC Expansion.
Here's a link for that video: ruclips.net/video/f4b8gcqj_Ak/видео.htmlsi=eL42trxLmQnBkBdh
The sounds that come along with this pack are labeled from A1-A16 (numbered from the bottom left corner, to the top right)
Please keep me posted on your progress! :) Happy Finger Drumming!
Since it's been a few months since you message... how did it go?
@@filinator33 It's a thick book full of exercises and it really helps you establish where you place sounds and how you play/reach them. I'd say well worth what I spent.
Dope idea… gonna check out the book!
I like the layout. Being a guitar player it reminds me of my chord bible.
Awesome! 👏 I’m stoked to hear that :) I wanted to make the book as clear and easy to read as possible, so I’m happy to hear that it compares to other music resources :)
Bro youre a genius
Hey Ableton live coach.
I have been searching for books like this for years. So I bought book the minute I saw your RUclips video that you just publish. I really hope that the book help me understand drum programming better.
Regards Morten Denmark.
Hey Morten! I’m so happy this book will help you along your Finger Drumming journey! I put a HUGE amount of work into it so it makes me extremely happy to hear that it will be helpful to you! Thank you for purchasing and for the very friendly comment :)
Thank you Merry Christmas
Same to you! :) I hope it was a good one!
looks great!
Thanks for the nice comment, Vanja! :)
Looks pretty cool!
🤩
I want that 📖
je pense que je vais l'acheté,merci pour cette création utile
Merci pour votre commentaire! J'espère que vous apprécierez le livre et qu'il vous aidera avec votre Finger Drumming !
(cela a été traduit à l'aide de Google Translate, donc si c'est bizarre, désolé ! ;) )
cool. never knew this book existed . i might have a look
It’s fairly new! Just published in July :) I think Amazon.com (USA) is having a publisher sale right now for 10% off. Not sure for how long though.
Very thankful to have gotten a copy for myself. Starting with zero experience. Very hopeful to be able to put it to good use. This is exactly what I needed.
Would you have a guess for how long it would take a total beginner to make it to intermediate level? Trying to get solid with finger drumming and piano at the same time.
Hey! :) Thanks for picking up a copy! I hope it helps you excel quickly :)
Hmm well, it varies from person to person of course, so I couldn't make an estimate. However, some tips to keep in mind are:
1. Frequent and consistent practice is better overall than random, longer practice sessions. Set a time every day to practice and stick to it! (if you can get 30 minutes in each day of deliberate practice, you'll see a quick improvement)
2. After you're warmed up in a practice session (it might take 5-10 minutes to feel warmed up), focus on the hard stuff. If there is a beat you're working on that feels super challenging, practice the difficult row/rows repeatedly at a VERY slow tempo. You'll find that after making a slow and deliberate effort to memorize the difficult stuff, the next day it'll be slightly easier. Rinse and repeat until you can do the beat without thinking!
3. Be patient with yourself! It's great that you are also learning piano. Both of these instruments require hand and finger independence. As you strengthen the muscles in your hands, you'll see improvements in your ability to play both of the instruments!
4. Focus on timing! always practice to a metronome if you can. Even if you set the metronome to 60BPM or slower, having that consistent pulse will help your sense of timing in the long run!
For me, I find that it takes about three to four practice sessions before I feel like I've committed a difficult beat to muscle memory.
I hope that helps! Please keep me posted with your progress, and if you have any more questions, reach out any time!! :)
Happy Finger Drumming!
I just got it very great book...can't wait to practice. Is it possible to get a list in order of the beats to do from easiest to hard? And if there's a way to get the same sounds to mimic what the beat is supposed to sound like on your website? Thanks in advance.
Heck yeah! :) We've been chatting on Reddit a bit, but I'll post a link to those sounds (and the drum rack) in a few places for download including here on the video. I'll do my best to get those sounds posted soon!
That is great..
Hi, can you please tell me if the reference sounds from the download in the description can be used on an Akai MPC One? Thanks
Hey there! Indeed they can!
But to make it easier for you, I've created an MPC expansion that's already arranged following the layout of the book.
Here is where you can download it: bit.ly/MPC-FDB
Happy Finger Drumming! :)
Amazing, thank you.
I've been trying to find the right placement for each drum sound on a 16 pad grid, is this optimal in your experience? what was your thoughts on the layout (i.e. does it mimic a standard drum kit?)
Thanks for the question! The pad layout used in the book has some similarities to an acoustic kit, with the toms and crash/spash positioned near the top and the kick and snares in closest proximity. The layout was designed with ergonomics in mind and recommends using your pad setup at an angle (like a diamond) so that both hands have equal access to all of the pads. The intention behind the “Standard Pad Layout” is to aid in building muscle memory so you don’t have to look at your hands so frequently as you familiarize yourself with the placement. There are definitely pros and cons to each pad layout, depending on the type of rhythms you’re performing, but I find this layout very comfortable and versatile. But keep in mind that I made the book, so I’m a bit biased :b
@@abletoncoach Thanks dude, looks like a really cool book. I guess im just trying to find a layout to build on in the future that translates across multiple genres and doesn't end up causing confusion to hop between. I'll give your layout a go :)!
Happy to help! If youre using Ableton live, here is a link to download a Drum Rack that's already setup:handsomehansel.gumroad.com/l/FDB-vol-1-standard-pad-layout?layout=profile
I have yet to build MPC expansions, and Maschine kits but those are coming soon!@@CH-fb4lz
just got the book, i love it. My only question is about the fingering, im not sure which fingers i should be using and should I be doing it all with just one hand? Also what controller are you using in this video?
Hey @brianmilo! Thanks for picking up a copy of the book and for your awesome comment :) I'm glad you're enjoying the book so far!
I've mostly left it up to the users interpretation for which hands and fingers are best to trigger each pad, since finger strength will differ between players.
However, a technique that I have been finding works very well, is to alternate your hands between the columns. I made a video describing this: ruclips.net/video/XFQ6IfFcP3c/видео.htmlsi=pwdsUXUglmHqU-1d
Were you able to download the free expansions for the Standard Pad Layout, and for the Garage Kit?
If not, heres the link for the SPL: mailchi.mp/756b6c4f8de2/finger-drum-bible-mpc-expansion
And the one for the Garage Kit: mailchi.mp/52adca2da105/dads-garage-free-mpc-expansion-samples
Please keep me updated on your progress! And if you have any questions whatsoever, please feel free to ask! :)
Oh! Also, that controller I was using is called the MIDI Fighter Classic. It's an old one, but still awesome.
The company that makes these has a spread of really great tools! www.midifighter.com/
I like using the MIDI fighter because you get physical feedback as you press the buttons.
Great book! However, I'm an FGDP-50 user, so I definitely need a sheet music version of this. Perhaps I should buy one and adapt it for my own learning.
Thanks for the comment :) How do you like the FGDP-50 so far? It looks pretty awesome!
@@abletoncoach maybe with the help of ChatGPT it might be translated quiet quickly?! Would be a book I definitely would buy as a FGDP User.
WOW! Thank you! You have included a lot of really good info in this video. I'll be honest, I'm crazy excited to stumble across this. Finger drumming is all I know how to play and I've been trying to figure out how to translate it into a DAW. This (standard pad layout) gives me the visualization I needed.
May I ask, what is the device you are using for the drumming? I don't see any branding on it and it almost looks like a custom fight pad.
Thank you for commenting, @Yhoshua_B! I put a ridiculous amount of time into creating the book and accompanying website for the audio references, so your enthusiasm makes me extremely happy :)
The device I am using in this video is called the MIDI Fighter Classic by DJ Tech Tools. This one is pretty old, so I bet you'll be blown away by some of their newer equipment! I like the arcade style buttons because they aren't velocity sensitive and they provide a mechanical click that is both informative and satisfying to play!
Thanks again for reaching out :)
I can tell a lot of work went into this. When you showed the two different ways the drum patterns could be read/practiced, along with the pad layout, I felt this could be something unique and worth looking at. Those types of details go a long way IMO.
@@abletoncoach: Hey, I received your book today. I wanted to say, I'm sorry for the loss of your mom. I lost my dad at the start of 2022. My condolences my dude.
@@Yhoshua_B Thank you so much, man
Hey @Yhoshua! I hope you've been doing really well and enjoying the Finger Drum Bible! I was wondering if you'd mind adding a review on Amazon.com? It would really give me a boost, and be super appreciated! If you need it, here's the review link: www.amazon.com/review/create-review/ref=cm_cr_othr_d_wr_but_top?ie=UTF8&channel=glance-detail&asin=B0C9SC71BT
Great. You had a wonderful idea creating this book I think many people have been waiting for.
May I ask what the controller/pad is that you are using?
Hey! :) Thanks for the really nice comment! I appreciate it! The controller I'm using is called the MIDI Fighter. It's a fantastic controller and great for finger drumming. The version I'm using doesn't detect velocity changes, but it's still great.
@@abletoncoach Thank you for your answer.
@@Teeum5 Any time!! If you buy one, let me know how you like it!! :)
Will this book teach which finger to use for different pad patterns?
Thanks for your question! Although the book does provide the recommended hand positioning, I’ve left it up the the user to determine which fingers they use to trigger each pad (whether they play with both hands or one).
Indicators for specific recommended finger order is a feature I’ll be including in Volume 2, however :)
A good rule is to assign the pads that repeat the most frequently to your less dominant hand, while triggering the others using your dominant.
@@abletoncoachgood rule? I have it oposite bro for faster drum fills 😂❤i think that its importat how You feel it, whats comfortable and useful individualy
@@MichalSada 100%, however you feel comfortable playing an instrument is the way to go! I'd love to see some of your finger drumming if you have videos to share!!
Would this be helpful for the Yamaha FGDP?
It won't be quite as helpful for the FGDP as it is for any 4x4 layout setup. Did you just get the FGDP? If so, I'd love to hear how you like it!! :D
@@abletoncoach I just got one. It is awesome as far as I can tell as a noob. Your book „translateted“ to that keystructure would be awesome. I think many people would love to have it for the FGDP. Do you consider doing something like that? Even a smaller repertoire as in your book would be nice to start with. Thank you in advance. Cheers Markus
@@squitschsmile6956 You bet! I just have yet to get my hands on an FGDP. I'll post some videos when an FGDP version is done
Hey, what controller is that?
That’s a MIDI Fighter Classic! A fantastic controller!
If you are left handed to we just reverse the pads?
Hey there! Thanks for your question :) The tabs are written to share the workload between both the left and right hand equally. However, some styles are best played using the right hand for the downbeats, whereas others do best starting with the left. To answer your question, there is no need to reverse the pads! :)
Here's a video that describes this: ruclips.net/video/XFQ6IfFcP3c/видео.htmlsi=duh99OwYFO95-Axr
Hope that helps! :)
do you have an ebook version?
Hey! Sorry for the slow reply! Currently I haven’t released an ebook version. However I am working on something exciting that should satisfy your need for a digital option. I’ll be posting about it when it’s done!
Does the bible include blast beats? 😛
Hee hee just extend your hand fully over the midi controller and begin convulsing rapidly 😜
Hey total noob here. would this be a waste if I’m planning to get a New Yamaha 30 or 50 with their different layout?
Hey! Thanks for asking. The book wouldn't be suited for the Yamaha 30/50. However, please stay in touch about how you like the Yamaha after you've had it for a bit. It looks like a fun unit! :)
@@abletoncoach will do. I may snake a maschine Mikro down the road. If I do will grab your book too
Fantastic! And if you have any questions about the book, feel welcome to reach out :)
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@@abletoncoach I did pick up a Mashine Mikro and your book. I’m still getting up to speed with everything but I got the software all installed and running including loading kits. Will try some of yours for “fun” while I do the “work” of the timing exercises I’ve collected. I’ve had terrible rhythm my whole life. I’m looking forward to fixing that.
Fantastic! Thanks for purchasing :) I hope you find it super useful as you practice!
If you haven't seen it, I explain a useful technique for keeping time in this video: ruclips.net/video/XFQ6IfFcP3c/видео.htmlsi=m4wEF6XRuRMFfr8B
Try to alternate your hands to a click, and START SLOW! I'll typically, just practice one row (equal to on quarter note count) of a beat until I have it memorized, before moving on to adding the next ones, below.
I'm also looking to get into some Maschine software so that I can send out pre-made packs that correlate to the book(s)
Please reach out if you have any questions or want some tips! :)
The guy named Drum: 😳
lol
Poor guy :b
Only in english?
Currently, It's published in English and Japanese, but German could be on the horizon
@@abletoncoach its ok. 👌
Too bad I can’t use this with my midi keyboard
No pads on your Keyboard?
@@abletoncoach no pads.
Darn
Unfortunatly, can't find a book to buy(
That link in the description is for Amazon in the US. If you're outside of the US, just do a search on your local Amazon site for the Finger Drum Bible. It's available worldwide! :)
"Currently unavailable". What actually Amazon says in your case?
Oh, that's odd. It seems to be available when I search on the Canada Amazon, USA Amazon, Japan, and UK. Where are you located? @@nidvoraev
@@abletoncoach Ukraine
hmmm from what I'm reading online, you should be able to order from the US Amazon and have it shipped. This is the first time I've seen this issue :/@@nidvoraev
kid named drum :/
I’m sorry, I don’t understand what you mean.
its just a stupid joke@@abletoncoach
Seems a bit jokeish to me. How many people have the patience to flip 300 pages.Just saying.
You should give more examples with you, playing the beats, rather than just flipping through pages
All of the pages have QR codes to listen to the corresponding beats. Once you're on the example page of the site you can browse all of the beats organized into Genres and with page numbers.
I have a few exciting things on the go right now, but certainly plan to post more finger drumming videos, like this one: ruclips.net/video/WhoPHE-vtp4/видео.htmlsi=Wf1rhVUFyoECnzdv
Feel free to ask me any questions you have about the book and/or finger drumming if you have them! I'm here to help! :)
Happy Finger Drumming!
Dear Sir, I am completely new to finger drummer ( i even purchase your book before I have any hardware to work with) I would like to ask for your opinion, I am going to get my setup but i hope I would hear your thoughts on this, which set up should i go for? (The price difference is less than 100 and all items are brand new), first set up is Maschine MK3, the second setup is Maschine micro MK3 with Audient iD4 MK2 audio interface, which one should i go for? I want it mainly for finger drumming but as my journey advance I would like to use the instruments I have to make some LoFi beats as well. Thank you for your input.
Hey there! Thank you for picking up a copy of the Finger Drum Bible. I'm excited that you're starting your finger drum journey!! Please feel welcome to reach out with any questions about finger drumming as you have them :)
As for your question about gear, thats always a tricky decision! I'm happy to give you my opinion though! Well, If I were faced with that choice, I would likely go with the Maschine MK3. The reasons I'm leaning toward this choice is because it can be used as an audio interface, which means you'll be able to record a single input into your computer from the device, which will be perfect for plugging a guitar or microphone into (as long as you have an XLR to 1/4" adapter/cable for the mic). The benefit you'd get from starting with the MK3 is that if you ever decide to upgrade to the standalone version, you'll already be familiar with the button layout and workflow. I hope this helps your decision! :) Happy Finger Drumming!
@@abletoncoach thank you so much for your thoughtful and insightful reply! I really appreciate your input and advice! ❤️
Any time! Happy to help :)
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