@BradAllenDrumsKansasCity Thank you for taking the time to reply Brad. My question comes from this back story. Been playing 7 years, doesn't show. Have had 3 instructors, none has ever mentioned grip, finger technique, rudiments, a syllabus, or exercises to practice. Just songs to play and groove after groove after groove. So I turn to youtube. But the trouble is no-one sees my finger technique, my grip, my anything in order to correct flaws. Hence I need a new instructor, but I live in a small coastal town in Australia so not spoilt for choice. I watched a Thomas Pridgin video yesterday where he demonstrates speed exercises using very much a french grip, but when he demonstrates at speed his hands are in American grip. I have seen this on a number of videos. But thank you for what you do and for taking the time. Tom I shall watch now the other vid you recommended.
Your welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful. It can be hard to find good teachers. Most of mine were terrible. I had one good one. A lot of really great players simply cannot teach. Requires a different skill.
Thanks for the lesson. I've been learning playing drums since last year and I'm enjoying the journey. I came across your channel and I have to say that it's really helpful finding an instructor different from the majority that only show the exercises on full speed mode, and by doing that, discouraging newbies, like myself. Your way of teaching passes a lot of knowledge but most important, patience.... You show the exercises low speed and only then increase... Thanks... Cheers from Brazil
Thank you for your feedback!😁They always seem long when I'm creating them. I find myself wondering whether people will sit and watch the whole video. But when I'm done they're usually fairly short.
Thank you. It's always interesting to me as well to watch other drum teacher's videos. I've been doing this my whole life but I find there are always new ways or ideas to think about.
Thanks for your question. When I demonstrate the exercises the 3rd time at the fastest tempo, that's a lot of finger technique. But you will always use a combination of wrist and fingers even at that tempo. The difference when you are playing slow is that at that speed you can use just fingers. If you continue to push your speed up using short burst exercises like I showed here it will force you to use your fingers more and more. I also have an unusual way of isolating the fingers and teaching finger technique using finger accents. Watch this video next and I think it will really help. ruclips.net/video/KenzxlY-aKU/видео.html
Excellent lesson Brad. Yes I have my students practice the speed bursts with the single stroke 4 also. I really like the idea of the sextuplet exercise. I think I’ll add that one to my teaching resources.
I definately liked the video, very precise and easy to follow instructions, also limited to 2 exercises which makes it easy to incorporate in daily practicing routine. What would a "reasonable"speed be after practicing this for a couple weeks? I'm aiming for 32nd notes at 120 BPM, also to further cleanup the "paradiddle family"(paradiddle, but also sextuplets diddle-diddle-para etc.).
It's hard to give a precise answer to this because only you know exactly where you're at ability wise. You want to push yourself to a tempo where you are forced to to start using your fingers. You don't want any tension though. So you have to continually test yourself and see how much faster you can go before you start to tighten up. Make sense? Be patient with yourself too. However fast you can play in the beginning is fine. If you keep working on your stick technique every week, you'll find it quickly getting better each week.
Very helpful. Really enjoyed the video. I have a question. My weak hand is my left hand and when im doing exercises to develop my finger control my stick is all iver the place. I cant do straight hits on the pad and also my forearm tenses up. My right hand however is fine. What do you think im doing wrong? Thank you
@@pearldrumspaiste It's hard to say exactly without seeing you play. But watch my videos on the full stroke and Moeller techniques. You want to develop a completely relaxed stroke. You need to let the stock do most of the work. Use the right hand as a model for the way the left should look and feel
I don't do private lessons online. But I'd be happy to answer whatever questions you have. Also I have a very thorough stick control course that I've created. Here's the link so you can check it out bradallendrums.com/master-stick-control-in-30-minutes-a-day/
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This is exactly what I need. I try to go faster and I tighten up. I try to relax into it and I get sloppy. This makes perfect sense. Thank you!
You're welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful. Thank you for your comment and feedback!😀
I'm going to give these exercises a try ... Thanks!
You're welcome. Thanks for your feedback
@BradAllenDrumsKansasCity Thank you for taking the time to reply Brad. My question comes from this back story. Been playing 7 years, doesn't show. Have had 3 instructors, none has ever mentioned grip, finger technique, rudiments, a syllabus, or exercises to practice. Just songs to play and groove after groove after groove. So I turn to youtube. But the trouble is no-one sees my finger technique, my grip, my anything in order to correct flaws. Hence I need a new instructor, but I live in a small coastal town in Australia so not spoilt for choice. I watched a Thomas Pridgin video yesterday where he demonstrates speed exercises using very much a french grip, but when he demonstrates at speed his hands are in American grip. I have seen this on a number of videos. But thank you for what you do and for taking the time. Tom I shall watch now the other vid you recommended.
Your welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful. It can be hard to find good teachers. Most of mine were terrible. I had one good one. A lot of really great players simply cannot teach. Requires a different skill.
Great exercise
Thanks for the feedback!
Thanks for the lesson.
I've been learning playing drums since last year and I'm enjoying the journey.
I came across your channel and I have to say that it's really helpful finding an instructor different from the majority that only show the exercises on full speed mode, and by doing that, discouraging newbies, like myself.
Your way of teaching passes a lot of knowledge but most important, patience.... You show the exercises low speed and only then increase... Thanks... Cheers from Brazil
Thank you! I really appreciate your feedback. It's great to hear from a drummer in Brazil. I'm a big fan of your country's music. 😀😀
Great short class. Thanks
Thank you for your feedback!😁They always seem long when I'm creating them. I find myself wondering whether people will sit and watch the whole video. But when I'm done they're usually fairly short.
Yes. Helpful.
Thanks! I'm glad you found the lesson helpful😀
Nice tips, thanks... goodluck 🥁👍
Thank you. Good luck to you too!😀
Great explanation, I will get back to you after some practice.
Thank you. I've got another one coming out this week that will also help you with single strokes😀
Thank you! Great lesson.
Thanks for your feedback Cary. i really appreciate it. 😀
Great stuff, very helpful! Thank you so much, Brad
Your welcome Michael. I'm glad you found it helpful!
Thanks for the class! Hug from Brasil
Thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful. Great to hear from a drummer in Brazil. I've always loved your music. I'd really like to visit Brazil😀
Helpful. Thank you.
@@claesblomquist3510 thanks for watching! And I appreciate your comment 😁
Great concept, done it with sprints of singles in 4/4 but not as sextuplets.
Thank you. It's always interesting to me as well to watch other drum teacher's videos. I've been doing this my whole life but I find there are always new ways or ideas to think about.
Thank you for such a clear & concise explanation
You're welcome Sally. I'm glad you found it helpful. Thank you for your feedback😀
Good lesson and master demonstration! 👍
Thank you for watching. I appreciate the compliment😀
very helpful Brad thank you because i played single strokes just playing RLRLRLRL etc so this has added new scope to my singles
Glad you found it helpful! Good to hear from you. Have a great weekend!😁
I guess I'm on the right track. Thanks Brad.
Yes helpful.
Thank you! Have a great weekend😀
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Thanks John. I always appreciate your encouragement😁
Do you have a video showing the finger technique? In particular how the strokes transition from wrist to fingers.
Thanks for your question. When I demonstrate the exercises the 3rd time at the fastest tempo, that's a lot of finger technique. But you will always use a combination of wrist and fingers even at that tempo. The difference when you are playing slow is that at that speed you can use just fingers. If you continue to push your speed up using short burst exercises like I showed here it will force you to use your fingers more and more. I also have an unusual way of isolating the fingers and teaching finger technique using finger accents. Watch this video next and I think it will really help. ruclips.net/video/KenzxlY-aKU/видео.html
Helpful, thanks
Thanks for watching. I'm glad you found it helpful😀
Helpful
Thanks David! I'm glad you found it helpful😁
Indeed, helpful :D
Thank you for watching. I really appreciate your feedback. Have a great weekend!😀
great teaching! new to your channel !
Thanks Mark for your encouraging words. Glad you find the lessons helpful. 😀
Excellent lesson Brad. Yes I have my students practice the speed bursts with the single stroke 4 also. I really like the idea of the sextuplet exercise. I think I’ll add that one to my teaching resources.
Thank you for watching. I really appreciate feedback from another drum teacher. Means a lot!😀
I definately liked the video, very precise and easy to follow instructions, also limited to 2 exercises which makes it easy to incorporate in daily practicing routine. What would a "reasonable"speed be after practicing this for a couple weeks? I'm aiming for 32nd notes at 120 BPM, also to further cleanup the "paradiddle family"(paradiddle, but also sextuplets diddle-diddle-para etc.).
It's hard to give a precise answer to this because only you know exactly where you're at ability wise. You want to push yourself to a tempo where you are forced to to start using your fingers. You don't want any tension though. So you have to continually test yourself and see how much faster you can go before you start to tighten up. Make sense? Be patient with yourself too. However fast you can play in the beginning is fine. If you keep working on your stick technique every week, you'll find it quickly getting better each week.
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Thanks for watching!😄
Very helpful
I'm glad you found it helpful. Thank you for watching. And thank you for your feedback😁
Good stuff
Thanks for your feedback Charles. Have a great weekend😁
Very helpful. Really enjoyed the video. I have a question. My weak hand is my left hand and when im doing exercises to develop my finger control my stick is all iver the place. I cant do straight hits on the pad and also my forearm tenses up. My right hand however is fine. What do you think im doing wrong? Thank you
@@pearldrumspaiste It's hard to say exactly without seeing you play. But watch my videos on the full stroke and Moeller techniques. You want to develop a completely relaxed stroke. You need to let the stock do most of the work. Use the right hand as a model for the way the left should look and feel
Hi Brad I need lessons on stick control. Can you help?
I don't do private lessons online. But I'd be happy to answer whatever questions you have. Also I have a very thorough stick control course that I've created. Here's the link so you can check it out
bradallendrums.com/master-stick-control-in-30-minutes-a-day/
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Good for you Christina! Sounds like you have lots of time to learn and practice. 😁
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Thanks for watching. Have a great week!😀
@@BradAllenDrumsKansasCity I love how you say interesting story with a nod of your head 😁
@@joshuajuaire8757 thanks for watching! I never really noticed that before😀
@@BradAllenDrumsKansasCity well I like it
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Thank you for watching😀
I'll take something away from this. Unfortunately I haven't worked on triplets or sextuplets yet.
Helpful, thanks.
Thanks for watching!😁