I've been at a basic beginner plateau for two flippin' years. This was the most helpful video exercise I've come across to break through. It took me months and MONTHS (cuz I'm old), but I'm finally unlocking my limbs from safe & boring old habits and starting to explore the kit in ways I dreamt of. Don't give up on this excercise! -- especially if, like me, you feel your limb independence & coordination isn't improving and that you'll never get it. Trust in BdB.
I’m getting back into it too and I can’t for the life of me get #2 to work for me. Number one and three were a one time and got it, but #2 IS LOCKING ME UP IN MY BRAIN AND I CANT SLOW IT DOWN ENOUGH TO GET.
*HEY Y'ALL!...If your hand and foot coordination is in the toilet...I can GUARANTEE YOU that these simple exercises will get it in shape! Cool, practical and most importantly...MUSICAL. Cheggit out!* 🔥😎🥁#AdmitAndCommit
I never taught my left foot to keep time and now... I'm having serious problems doing exercise two and three. I just can't separate my two feet for some reason. ARGH !... More practice required.
I forgot to mention that my right hand still keeps wanting to follow my right foot but,that gives something to focus on .I remember my old hockey coach would all ways tell us to work extra hard on your weaknesses along with every thing else. My hands are real quick ,that's a plus .
Well it’s official. I suck. I thought I didn’t but I now realise I do. Thank Rob......seriously, for taking me out of my comfort zone rut and genuinely learning new exercises
I love how encouraging he is. Just like.. "It's just muscle memory, it can be fixed, anyone can do it, etc" Makes me feel way better, regardless if it's true or not. Great teacher.
A year and a half of self teaching to your videos and I can only say thank you for unlocking my limbs for percussion therapy. The feeling you get when you finally nail the 3rd pattern is euphoric, courtesy of Mr. Brown. Thank you sir
This is where I draw the line ! I go no further until I master these 3 lessons... I've been away from my drums for a year because my job... I quit my job!!! Hello drums... Mr. BROWN your a great teacher and a blessing to the drum community! God bless brother!
I been playing drums for 10 years without real knowledge of drums. I just bought my first kit. You are a life saver on retraining myself the right way. Thank you from Oklahoma.
same dude but for me i've been playing drums for 3 years now. I am always get so jealous with those "My [insert number] year of drumming progress" videos because they develop so fast and here i am 3 years of playing i don't know what i am doin lmao.
I've been playing in the UK for over 20 years and taught by the late great Paul Brodie (BBC Big band)..Still learning and really enjoying these videos by Rob...highly recommend.
Hi Rob, just found you as I started learning to play the drums six weeks ago at the age of 65. This is exactly what I need at this stage, to prove to myself that I can make my four limbs independent. Thanks man, and love the pdf comment.
Hi Rob, I have had such a difficult time with separating hands and feet and left and right over the years that at times i thought it may drive me crazy. I have to say that if I had met you way before now I would be a much better drummer. The way you explain things and the exercises you show are just fantastic. I feel like I have finally started to put some difficulties behind me thanks to your teaching abilities. Thank you so much !! Blessings, Brian
Thanks Rob. My son got me my drum kit,I’ve been at it 4 yrs? I think. I go to paid lessons each week now. I hate it. I practice daily for 30 min. minimum daily. Sometimes that’s fun. Following along to your videos is fun. I’m determined for some reason to be a drummer? I’m the old man version of the kid who hates his life and wants out of a small town he’s trapped in,playing to get good enuf to hopefully one day escape. Only I’m old,made few bucks,but still want out,hope the drums make it happen. Thanks again for putting time and effort into teaching people you may never meet. Pretty noble cause sir. E
I’m brand new to this at 58 but my church needs a drummer and I’m gonna follow you and get this. Just retired so this will be my new hobby. Pray for me…Lol
I STARTED PRACTICING THE RllR llRL ON THE SNARE (IM ABOUT TO BUY MY PRACTICE PAD) AND WHEN DID THE FIRST REPETITION, IT SONDED AWESOME. THANKS ROB I LOVE ALL YOUR LESSONS.
Thank you Rob Brown. You were very helpful I just play around with a beginners drum set in our room when I have time . .I'm 68 years old and a Christian anyway thank you. :) Joge Salas Of Wyoming, Michigan.
This is it! Beatdown, you are easily the best drum teacher I've found on RUclips so far. Your tutorials are so straight forward and easy to understand and I can tell your philosophy of music aligns pretty close with mine. I'm on day three of drumming and I can already do the second beat with the snare and ride and I've even been able to add in some ghost notes, swap between the first and second kick pattern, eng I'm working on adding a paradiddle in. Like I feel like I actually have some control of the drum kit and it's the best feeling in the world. Seriously I can't thank you enough.
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This is the Lesson I've been Dreaming of. Thank You.
Been trying to get the right hand on the ride for a few weeks now, I think I had a breakthrough last night! SO EXCITING. Definitely been the hardest exercise I've done so far.
The 3rd pattern reminds me of the song “Footloose”. This was definitely helpful. The same with the video before this one. I’m using the steps as a warmup before my drum lesson. Thank you so much. This is will came in handy.
I see what you mean. Some call that the "Bo Diddley Beat", but HE DIDN'T INVENT IT. That is an OLD African pattern that found its way into blue, R&B, rock, funk, jazz, etc. songs.
Ask and I shall receive. I asked if you had any coordination exercise videos for the feet during your live shot yesterday. Just what I needed brother. Thank you. Alex in Agawam
Exercise 3 almost broke my poor beginner soul. Seeing it written down really helped. The i broke it down into really slow motion, counting out loud each beat, doing even just 1/4 of the bar over and over to just prove i could do each individually. Finally able to play it with my hands going to. Now to get the metronome out and slowly build up speed.
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 thank you for making me a better drummer! Congratulations for those text add-ons, they're on point 🤙🏻. Can't wait to try these out on the kit. All the best 🤜🏻🤛🏾
I am such a novice that I am embarrassed to say that I actually need to see #3 written out. Great video as always though and what a cool snare! Thanks Rob for all you do here.
It took me around 4-6 hours (around 2 hours per day. I'm not crazy, yet) to process the last one and understand when I was supposed to hit my cymbal 😆. Thanks for the lesson
Thank you Sir. I'm just learning thru tutorial videos as I can't afford to go on music school. Appreciate it. I have to save money to buy my set soon :)
Thank you! Couple of days and impossible becomes possible. Another cool exercise i figured out: paradidle on snare and ride, foots on hihat every second stroke, bass on 1, 4 and 6 stroke.
You know Rob,those exercises you give us for hands can work for the feet too. It takes time to work up doubles with the feet. I practice on the floor mostly, but when I get on the set,lots of things can happen. My high hat foot is busier now . Thanks for the great videos,love them.
Hey Rob, great lesson, I've been playing for close to 40 yrs. now. I still enjoy and learn from you almost every day. Question: What mixer and DAW are you using?
Thank you rob! This works! I’ve been struggling with independence for years. Part time weekend drummer, I literally never though I would accomplish this. These techniques work! Thanks Rob
I thought I would never get the second and third beat, but once I got it down it changed the ability for me to pick up different beats. It also helped me to eye the hi hat and kick combinations and how to put them together to help play the beat smoothly. Thanks Rob.
Awesome lesson brother. You always have practical advice that's easy to follow. If you ever do any clinic's in Oregon I'll do what I can to get there. Thanx much
It's amazing how quickly this helps--at least if you're a beginner like me. Of course, I'm not tearing up things (I'm at about 60 BPM so far), but that will come...
Rob, I’ve been a subscriber for a long time now and enjoy opening my email just to find another great video from you. You’ve helped me a lot over the years but I think in my opinion your wrong on not needing a pdf on some of your exercises; personally I need to look at the notes just to burn them into my head if that makes sense. I can watch some drummers play something great but find it hard to duplicate it if I don’t have the notes.
This is the first tutorial after buying my electronic drumset, the first 2 days kf practice i got 1 and 2, but 3 was too hard, then on the third day i got it from the go. Amazing stuff!
Thank You Rob for another great video for Beginner's! I started taking lessons last year January and I'm 53 . I lost almost lost half of the year do to a back injury and nerv pain on my practice and lessons. Your videos help so much!
YES!!!👍👍, A++,✔,✴,2snaps and a circle....all of that.thank you!thank you!Super hyped and grateful.Mr.Beatdown breaks it ALL!down.Im a beginner.He's given me everything it will take to become an intermediate drummer.I've moved mountains with his help over this first year.so watch out 2021 here I come!✌
Rob, thanks for the nudge! Been playing drums for a while now. But, I was lacking in my rudimentary skills. I took a few of your basic exercises and practiced my butt off. It's amazing what you can achieve when you put your heart into it. Thank you Sir!
Man, thanks a lot for this set. At first I thought even exercise number three is easy for me. So yes, it is. But when you introduce the ride and snare, everything crashes...So guys, if you are intermediate or beginner, consider this video to push your limits.We're expecting more complex videos from your side. I find it hopeless to do countless of exercises that gets you nowhere instead of picking the correct ones with imediate results. Great job Rob!
I'm a super beginner . It took me 3 bloody days to be able to play the all lot properly lol :-) Cheers m8. This lesson is pure gold for a bassist who want to be able to get some drumming together . ta a lot
Man, I can do these feet movements all day but as soon as I try to add a hand it sounds like someone threw the kit down a staircase. 😅 Look forward to getting lots of recurring views on this video from me in the future. Thanks, Rob!
Thanks!
I've been at a basic beginner plateau for two flippin' years. This was the most helpful video exercise I've come across to break through. It took me months and MONTHS (cuz I'm old), but I'm finally unlocking my limbs from safe & boring old habits and starting to explore the kit in ways I dreamt of. Don't give up on this excercise! -- especially if, like me, you feel your limb independence & coordination isn't improving and that you'll never get it. Trust in BdB.
In Beatdown We Trust
Me too ,
I’m getting back into it too and I can’t for the life of me get #2 to work for me. Number one and three were a one time and got it, but #2 IS LOCKING ME UP IN MY BRAIN AND I CANT SLOW IT DOWN ENOUGH TO GET.
I’m getting back into drumming and I’m 57 thanks for the helpful and encouraging comment
*HEY Y'ALL!...If your hand and foot coordination is in the toilet...I can GUARANTEE YOU that these simple exercises will get it in shape! Cool, practical and most importantly...MUSICAL. Cheggit out!* 🔥😎🥁#AdmitAndCommit
I never taught my left foot to keep time and now... I'm having serious problems doing exercise two and three. I just can't separate my two feet for some reason. ARGH !... More practice required.
Excellent exercise, lots of fun after the difficulties encountered at level 3. Thank's a lot!
Very good
I cant even do #2
I forgot to mention that my right hand still keeps wanting to follow my right foot but,that gives something to focus on .I remember my old hockey coach would all ways tell us to work extra hard on your weaknesses along with every thing else. My hands are real quick ,that's a plus .
Well it’s official. I suck. I thought I didn’t but I now realise I do. Thank Rob......seriously, for taking me out of my comfort zone rut and genuinely learning new exercises
i have naturally good coordination and never really realized I did until I posted a vid and people told me I had really good coordination
Don't worry bro you're better than me! I suck but don't care, love to play even if its horrible lol
@@j9vlikz683your a poopyhead
"Ain't no need for some PDFs"...love it.
my favourite line
I love how encouraging he is. Just like.. "It's just muscle memory, it can be fixed, anyone can do it, etc" Makes me feel way better, regardless if it's true or not. Great teacher.
I struggled with transcribing the third pattern in my head so here it is if needed:
(1) e & (a) 2 e (&) a 3 (e) & a (4) e & a
You’re a life saver 😂
Yes thank you! Right hand and right foot were not playing nicely for me until I saw this written out.
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you!
I wish I knew what this means..I'm so very new.
I love the way you mastered the drums to play the music.
A year and a half of self teaching to your videos and I can only say thank you for unlocking my limbs for percussion therapy. The feeling you get when you finally nail the 3rd pattern is euphoric, courtesy of Mr. Brown. Thank you sir
This is where I draw the line ! I go no further until I master these 3 lessons... I've been away from my drums for a year because my job... I quit my job!!! Hello drums... Mr. BROWN your a great teacher and a blessing to the drum community! God bless brother!
I been playing drums for 10 years without real knowledge of drums. I just bought my first kit. You are a life saver on retraining myself the right way. Thank you from Oklahoma.
same dude but for me i've been playing drums for 3 years now. I am always get so jealous with those "My [insert number] year of drumming progress" videos because they develop so fast and here i am 3 years of playing i don't know what i am doin lmao.
I've been playing in the UK for over 20 years and taught by the late great Paul Brodie (BBC Big band)..Still learning and really enjoying these videos by Rob...highly recommend.
Hello
Hi Rob, just found you as I started learning to play the drums six weeks ago at the age of 65. This is exactly what I need at this stage, to prove to myself that I can make my four limbs independent. Thanks man, and love the pdf comment.
"Ain't no need for no PDFs!" ...Finally! 😂
Hi Rob, I have had such a difficult time with separating hands and feet and left and right over the years that at times i thought it may drive me crazy. I have to say that if I had met you way before now I would be a much better drummer. The way you explain things and the exercises you show are just fantastic. I feel like I have finally started to put some difficulties behind me thanks to your teaching abilities. Thank you so much !!
Blessings,
Brian
You are the only dude on RUclips I feel comfortable taking rhythm advice from. You and Harry Miree
It's such a smooth high when I struggle through nice and slow and then finally get to the point where my muscles take over for my brain!
THANKS RB
Thanks Rob. My son got me my drum kit,I’ve been at it 4 yrs? I think.
I go to paid lessons each week now. I hate it. I practice daily for 30 min. minimum daily. Sometimes that’s fun. Following along to your videos is fun.
I’m determined for some reason to be a drummer?
I’m the old man version of the kid who hates his life and wants out of a small town he’s trapped in,playing to get good enuf to hopefully one day escape.
Only I’m old,made few bucks,but still want out,hope the drums make it happen.
Thanks again for putting time and effort into teaching people you may never meet.
Pretty noble cause sir.
E
I’m brand new to this at 58 but my church needs a drummer and I’m gonna follow you and get this. Just retired so this will be my new hobby. Pray for me…Lol
exercise 1: 7:06
exercise 2: 8:15
exercise 3: 9:25
I STARTED PRACTICING THE RllR llRL ON THE SNARE (IM ABOUT TO BUY MY PRACTICE PAD) AND WHEN DID THE FIRST REPETITION, IT SONDED AWESOME. THANKS ROB I LOVE ALL YOUR LESSONS.
I am doing these exercises with my middle school Rock Ensemble drummers. They're getting it. THANK YOU!
DUDE. YOU'RE THE MAN. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY
Thank you Rob Brown. You were very helpful I just play around with a beginners drum set in our room when I have time . .I'm 68 years old and a Christian anyway thank you. :)
Joge Salas Of Wyoming, Michigan.
This is it! Beatdown, you are easily the best drum teacher I've found on RUclips so far. Your tutorials are so straight forward and easy to understand and I can tell your philosophy of music aligns pretty close with mine.
I'm on day three of drumming and I can already do the second beat with the snare and ride and I've even been able to add in some ghost notes, swap between the first and second kick pattern, eng I'm working on adding a paradiddle in. Like I feel like I actually have some control of the drum kit and it's the best feeling in the world. Seriously I can't thank you enough.
This is the Lesson I've been Dreaming of. Thank You.
I love your teaching videos.
You are meant for this!
The most genuine drum learning channel without ads. You're an inspiration sir. Appreciate all the efforts 🙏
As somebody who never systematically practiced drums, I love how exercise #2 completely kicks my ass!
Truly thanks for everything that you do Rob! You're awesome bro, may God continue too bless you!💯🔥🔥
Cherry my friend, I'm 55 and bought my first kit 3 months ago and love your lessons x
The thing I like so much about your videos is that you make me feel like I am right there with you sitting next to me helping me get better.
Great info presented in a direct and unpretentious manner. As usual!
Been trying to get the right hand on the ride for a few weeks now, I think I had a breakthrough last night! SO EXCITING. Definitely been the hardest exercise I've done so far.
Yea that 3rd pattern is killing me, been at for 3 days, still can’t get it yet
The 3rd pattern reminds me of the song “Footloose”. This was definitely helpful. The same with the video before this one. I’m using the steps as a warmup before my drum lesson. Thank you so much. This is will came in handy.
SAME HERE 😊
I’m right there too...
I see what you mean. Some call that the "Bo Diddley Beat", but HE DIDN'T INVENT IT. That is an OLD African pattern that found its way into blue, R&B, rock, funk, jazz, etc. songs.
I can’t describe the satisfaction of finally getting that last one down!
Gonna use it and pass it on! You rock, bruh. Drummers rule. That is why we sit on thrones.
Thanks Rob iam 53 just starting to learn the drums you have made more since then any others I've watched thanks
Ask and I shall receive. I asked if you had any coordination exercise videos for the feet during your live shot yesterday. Just what I needed brother. Thank you. Alex in Agawam
I’m a visual learner so I was able to pick this up pretty quickly! Thank you!
Exercise 3 almost broke my poor beginner soul. Seeing it written down really helped. The i broke it down into really slow motion, counting out loud each beat, doing even just 1/4 of the bar over and over to just prove i could do each individually. Finally able to play it with my hands going to. Now to get the metronome out and slowly build up speed.
Great lesson. Good camera split too. Thanks
This instructional is a true blessing☀
Yep.....My coordination does suck...... Thanks for all the info, ideas and especially for sharing all your experience. Can't say it enough.
Excellent coordination using all 4 limbs plus gets the brain working with the body!
I've been learning a good lot from your videos. Thanks from Brazil!
This video is by far one of my favorites come back to it regularly cleans up my drumming everytime as well as sparking some creativity
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 thank you for making me a better drummer! Congratulations for those text add-ons, they're on point 🤙🏻. Can't wait to try these out on the kit. All the best 🤜🏻🤛🏾
Wow that's a great helpful video THANX ROB, GOD BLESS U!!!
I am such a novice that I am embarrassed to say that I actually need to see #3 written out. Great video as always though and what a cool snare! Thanks Rob for all you do here.
i agree. I can't get this to register unless i see it on paper first.
1 2 &3 4 on kick .
１ｅｎａ２ｅｎａ３ｅｎａ４ｅｎａ
＿＿Ｌ＿＿＿Ｌ＿＿＿Ｌ＿＿＿Ｌ＿
Ｒ＿＿Ｒ＿＿Ｒ＿＿Ｒ＿＿Ｒ＿＿＿
R: right foot on bass drum
L: left foot on hi hat
I wish youtube had dislikes for the guy that got it so wrong above. Jeez.
1 1a 2and 3e 4
@@yeahdefinitely8193 i thought my answer is the same as yours?
I like how you tied in the last video with this one. I feel better with the hands exercise. Thanks, Rob!!
It took me around 4-6 hours (around 2 hours per day. I'm not crazy, yet) to process the last one and understand when I was supposed to hit my cymbal 😆. Thanks for the lesson
Thank you Sir. I'm just learning thru tutorial videos as I can't afford to go on music school. Appreciate it. I have to save money to buy my set soon :)
Thank you! Couple of days and impossible becomes possible. Another cool exercise i figured out: paradidle on snare and ride, foots on hihat every second stroke, bass on 1, 4 and 6 stroke.
You know Rob,those exercises you give us for hands can work for the feet too. It takes time to work up doubles with the feet. I practice on the floor mostly, but when I get on the set,lots of things can happen. My high hat foot is busier now . Thanks for the great videos,love them.
Hey Rob, great lesson, I've been playing for close to 40 yrs. now.
I still enjoy and learn from you almost every day.
Question: What mixer and DAW are you using?
Thank you rob! This works! I’ve been struggling with independence for years. Part time weekend drummer, I literally never though I would accomplish this. These techniques work! Thanks Rob
Hi Rob, tx for all your cool inspiration man!
I thought I would never get the second and third beat, but once I got it down it changed the ability for me to pick up different beats. It also helped me to eye the hi hat and kick combinations and how to put them together to help play the beat smoothly. Thanks Rob.
Looping these patterns made a significant change in my playing in a short period of time! Thank you!
I am bass player who also needs to do some percussion with the feet. This stuff is pretty dope. Thanks!
You sure do lay it all down, Rob Brown. Mucho appreciato!
Thank you for you input to my desire to learn the drums, you’re a good teacher ✌️
Man! It may sound obvious but you nailed the major problem which puts us off: coordination of hands and feet.
Many thanks! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you so much for this video. Can't wait to get to work on my feet
Awesome lesson brother. You always have practical advice that's easy to follow. If you ever do any clinic's in Oregon I'll do what I can to get there. Thanx much
Thank you for the video tutorial.
Thanks Rob!
These exercises are so inspiering. Keep it up! Best!
It's amazing how quickly this helps--at least if you're a beginner like me. Of course, I'm not tearing up things (I'm at about 60 BPM so far), but that will come...
Super dope I’m get on these exercises tonight
Love this can’t wait to try it
Thank you, glad I found you! This video has helped immensely!
Rob, I’ve been a subscriber for a long time now and enjoy opening my email just to find another great video from you. You’ve helped me a lot over the years but I think in my opinion your wrong on not needing a pdf on some of your exercises; personally I need to look at the notes just to burn them into my head if that makes sense. I can watch some drummers play something great but find it hard to duplicate it if I don’t have the notes.
This is the first tutorial after buying my electronic drumset, the first 2 days kf practice i got 1 and 2, but 3 was too hard, then on the third day i got it from the go. Amazing stuff!
Rob Brown your a great teacher!!!
Thank You Rob for another great video for Beginner's! I started taking lessons last year January and I'm 53 . I lost almost lost half of the year do to a back injury and nerv pain on my practice and lessons. Your videos help so much!
What brand shoes do you like best for playing?
YES!!!👍👍, A++,✔,✴,2snaps and a circle....all of that.thank you!thank you!Super hyped and grateful.Mr.Beatdown breaks it ALL!down.Im a beginner.He's given me everything it will take to become an intermediate drummer.I've moved mountains with his help over this first year.so watch out 2021 here I come!✌
Love your teaching style I get more out of your free videos then I've gotten in the past paying for lessons!..God Bless and keep well.
man that is a great lesson!!! thank you rob
Thanks Rob, it realy help
Rob, thanks for the nudge!
Been playing drums for a while now.
But, I was lacking in my rudimentary skills. I took a few of your basic exercises and practiced my butt off.
It's amazing what you can achieve when you put your heart into it.
Thank you Sir!
Man, thanks a lot for this set. At first I thought even exercise number three is easy for me. So yes, it is. But when you introduce the ride and snare, everything crashes...So guys, if you are intermediate or beginner, consider this video to push your limits.We're expecting more complex videos from your side. I find it hopeless to do countless of exercises that gets you nowhere instead of picking the correct ones with imediate results. Great job Rob!
Thank you Rob. I absolutely needed this video and the previous one of yours I watched tonight, playing with a click track.
Thanks dude, really well explained
This Guy..... Something else! The instructor I never had! Good stuff!
Hey Bob,
Love your videos, will practice, practice, practice. Thanks bud.
"Ting, kang, ting, kang" Rob Brown. Love it!
This is definitely gonna help a lot. Thanks!
the best teacher
Great exercises! Thanks !
This is awesome!! Can’t wait to try these out!! Thanks so much for posting!
Nice lesson love your teaching method thanks bro god bless
I'm a super beginner . It took me 3 bloody days to be able to play the all lot properly lol :-) Cheers m8. This lesson is pure gold for a bassist who want to be able to get some drumming together . ta a lot
Great video Rob. Nice explanation and demo. 👌🏼👍🏼
fantastic--so helpful--thank you so much. and dang, you swing, sir:)
Thank you very much for this content, very good info. Just subscribed.
Thnx Robert!!
Man, I can do these feet movements all day but as soon as I try to add a hand it sounds like someone threw the kit down a staircase. 😅
Look forward to getting lots of recurring views on this video from me in the future. Thanks, Rob!
I'm in the same boat as you carlodave, great post