Always solid info, Rob! I'm so glad you mentioned Syncopation, I use that book for soooo many other things than it was intended for to help my set skills. I'd love to see a part 4 in this series, talking about your approach to hi hat foot splashes and any other techniques that involve that. Maybe in relation to developing a foot ostinato?
Another great book to look at is "Time Functioning Patterns" by Gary Chaffee. The "Fat-Back" exercises there progressively go from 1/4 to 1/16 figures shifting around. Guaranteed to give you a lot of brain-hurt in the beginning and a big smile when you master them and start to classify each groove you hear as fatback #3 or #12 :)
I want to start out by saying that I've watched several of your videos and they are well done -- very thoughtful and detailed, and the lighting and production is great too! Great independence exercise. I like how you "displace" the syncopated kick drum to create different feels using the same basic pattern. The displacement aspect reminds me of a much simplified exercise you might find in The New Breed (Gary Chester) or Future Sounds (David Garibaldi). Also, I like how you show on screen how to count it (including caps for EM-pha-sis) -- very useful for those unsure of where the 1 is, and a nice pro touch. I have a few questions for you: Snare drums: I was wondering if that's a Ludwig Supra-phonic snare you are using, and if so is it the 5" or 6.5"? Also, I'm curious what your all-time favorite snare drums are, and if there was only one snare you could bring with you on a desert island which one would it be and why? Mics and home recording setup: I have a VERY small practice studio (6ft deep x 14ft wide x 6ft tall), and I'm wondering what type of mics & mixer setup I need to record to get a good sound. I currently have an old SM-57 which will be good for the snare, but that's about it. I'd rather not break the bank, but I want it to sound good. Do I need all drums close-mic'd or can I get away with a stereo overhead, a snare and a kick? What specific mics would you recommend? I used to gig a lot in my 20's (prior to home digital recording) and I have no idea what mics to use today and how to get the analog signals from the individual mics & overheads into separate tracks on my MacBook Pro. Any advice you may have is appreciated! Thank you in advance for sharing your expert knowledge!!!
Hi ! thanks for the video! I have a problem when I play the hit hat at the feet playing the bass drum at the same time, I lose the balance, I can not be "sitting"! would you have some advice for me? : D thanks to you!
JSRdrums You’re most likely sitting wrong, try sitting with better posture i.e. straighter back and more on your actual butt than your tailbone if that makes sense
When I don't know what to practice, this guy posts these videos on RUclips! God bless Rob Brown!!
+Luis Leduc Thanks, dude. I'm tryin'! 🙂
Rob Brown i have a hi hat
Damn right TY for fundamentals
Thanks Rob, these are frustratingly awkward but definitely worthwhile.
Always solid info, Rob! I'm so glad you mentioned Syncopation, I use that book for soooo many other things than it was intended for to help my set skills.
I'd love to see a part 4 in this series, talking about your approach to hi hat foot splashes and any other techniques that involve that. Maybe in relation to developing a foot ostinato?
Nice sound. Very impressive. Thanks.
i finally finish part 3 - need more polishing but my muscle is now programmed to do it - took me 6 months but hey i'm not really a drummer
When the drum teacher wears a The Police t-shirt any brain should go "yeah, I'm with the right person here !!!!"
Single best series of exercises for developing left foot independence I have seen. Really helpful stuff Rob - thanks and keep it coming!
Love your tutorials. Well explained and clear. Thanks from Australia. :)
Dude, but I'm serious. You need to become a Music Teacher or something. You would be the best. Again! I wish we had you at my school.
Another great book to look at is "Time Functioning Patterns" by Gary Chaffee. The "Fat-Back" exercises there progressively go from 1/4 to 1/16 figures shifting around. Guaranteed to give you a lot of brain-hurt in the beginning and a big smile when you master them and start to classify each groove you hear as fatback #3 or #12 :)
Great set of lessons thanks. Love that those ghost notes snuck in there!
I want to start out by saying that I've watched several of your videos and they are well done -- very thoughtful and detailed, and the lighting and production is great too!
Great independence exercise. I like how you "displace" the syncopated kick drum to create different feels using the same basic pattern. The displacement aspect reminds me of a much simplified exercise you might find in The New Breed (Gary Chester) or Future Sounds (David Garibaldi). Also, I like how you show on screen how to count it (including caps for EM-pha-sis) -- very useful for those unsure of where the 1 is, and a nice pro touch.
I have a few questions for you:
Snare drums: I was wondering if that's a Ludwig Supra-phonic snare you are using, and if so is it the 5" or 6.5"? Also, I'm curious what your all-time favorite snare drums are, and if there was only one snare you could bring with you on a desert island which one would it be and why?
Mics and home recording setup: I have a VERY small practice studio (6ft deep x 14ft wide x 6ft tall), and I'm wondering what type of mics & mixer setup I need to record to get a good sound. I currently have an old SM-57 which will be good for the snare, but that's about it. I'd rather not break the bank, but I want it to sound good. Do I need all drums close-mic'd or can I get away with a stereo overhead, a snare and a kick? What specific mics would you recommend? I used to gig a lot in my 20's (prior to home digital recording) and I have no idea what mics to use today and how to get the analog signals from the individual mics & overheads into separate tracks on my MacBook Pro. Any advice you may have is appreciated!
Thank you in advance for sharing your expert knowledge!!!
Practiced 1 and 2 ... Still not perfect but going to try this as well and ...great exercises thank you :)
Thx so much for these Videos..
Devilish exercises! Thank you very much for inspiration. Greetings from Poland :)
excellent lesson man. favourite in the series
Hey, I'm having a lot of trouble playing all eighth notes on the hihat foot, any way you can help me out? Awesome videos, look forward to seeing more!
Solid material as usual ;). Thanks
Great stuff Rob
This is one of my favorite exercise! Is there something simular in your video range? Thank´s a lot and greatings form Germany
INCREDIBLE !
You still play the hi-hat on 2 and 4 right?
Nicely structured lesson. What tunes would be good to practice these grooves to?
Nice video, helped a lot. Still can’t play the intro to Ticks and Leeches with the hi hat though... it’s so damn hard
thx for your lessons, one question: what ride are you using? sounds super sweet!
ohhh, nice t-shirt! The Police!
First. 👆🏾
Still working on part 2 😅
zislec Same, man.
This is some good shit. Thanks man
You have some way cool T-Shirts! 😎👍
Get this to 1,000 likes!
i would love to see the notes here. i still do not understand the one two AH???
So glad I found you! This is fantastic
Hi ! thanks for the video! I have a problem when I play the hit hat at the feet playing the bass drum at the same time, I lose the balance, I can not be "sitting"! would you have some advice for me? : D thanks to you!
JSRdrums You’re most likely sitting wrong, try sitting with better posture i.e. straighter back and more on your actual butt than your tailbone if that makes sense
great t-shirt! ;-)
Thanks Rob........just a novice.
i find these easier than the one's in part 2. strange.
Aha do you have a Ferrari??!!
Matt Iles Nope. I can afford the shoes, though 😉