Love it! This reminds me of the guy that taught us "hands" when I marched in drum corps! Proper use of hands makes it better and more efficient! The best exercise he ever taught me was to practice rolls slowly with the SECOND beat on each hand as the heavier beat.... dut DUH dut DUH dut DUH dut DUH then double time until you keep speeding it up!
This is why it's good to study with a professional (even if just for a few months). You start playing drums (or skiing, or whatever) with poor technique and you can actually do damage.
As much as I respect Todd Sucherman, I don't like how he teaches that the way he plays is the only way to play. Take a group of technically proficient drummers, and you'll find that none of them manipulate their sticks exactly the same way. Perhaps promoting his method so staunchly is his way of establishing himself as a respected authority in drum education?
@@jordanvincenzo464 Well of course none of the fingers should be pinching the stick. There is nothing wrong with using the index finger as a fulcrum though. I think the main takeaway from this video is that we all need to make use of the back three fingers, which some drummers fail to utilize.
I agree! I love Todd and have seen his clinic live a few times but sometimes he does come off as his way is the only way. If that was the case then every drummer would play exactly the same and use the same techniques. Just like when drummers debate about traditional vs matched grip, to me it’s a stupid debate whichever one you feel comfortable with and think makes you a better player then use it. Chris Coleman plays matched grip and I’d love for anyone to try convince me it has affected his technical ability?
You and Terry Bozzio are in complete disagreement about what a good grip is…Guitar Center Terry Bozzio "Stick Techniques". It would be great if you guys got together on RUclips to talk about your different grips. Two masters at odds about a very fundamental thing. How to hold a drumstick.
The little dog barking and running away with the bone is brilliant!
Anyone who has ever had a drum teacher will be familiar with this. Good advice.
Love it! This reminds me of the guy that taught us "hands" when I marched in drum corps! Proper use of hands makes it better and more efficient! The best exercise he ever taught me was to practice rolls slowly with the SECOND beat on each hand as the heavier beat.... dut DUH dut DUH dut DUH dut DUH then double time until you keep speeding it up!
He's God when it comes to drumming advice.
Being a professional acoustic drummer for many moons the fulcrum and grip of the sticks are obviously very important to being a good drummer
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This is why it's good to study with a professional (even if just for a few months). You start playing drums (or skiing, or whatever) with poor technique and you can actually do damage.
As much as I respect Todd Sucherman, I don't like how he teaches that the way he plays is the only way to play. Take a group of technically proficient drummers, and you'll find that none of them manipulate their sticks exactly the same way. Perhaps promoting his method so staunchly is his way of establishing himself as a respected authority in drum education?
He comes off like an A hole lol
I can guarantee you that nobody with great technical facility plays by pinching the index finger.
@@jordanvincenzo464 Bonny Leftwichshire. Look em up
@@jordanvincenzo464 Well of course none of the fingers should be pinching the stick. There is nothing wrong with using the index finger as a fulcrum though. I think the main takeaway from this video is that we all need to make use of the back three fingers, which some drummers fail to utilize.
I agree! I love Todd and have seen his clinic live a few times but sometimes he does come off as his way is the only way. If that was the case then every drummer would play exactly the same and use the same techniques. Just like when drummers debate about traditional vs matched grip, to me it’s a stupid debate whichever one you feel comfortable with and think makes you a better player then use it. Chris Coleman plays matched grip and I’d love for anyone to try convince me it has affected his technical ability?
You and Terry Bozzio are in complete disagreement about what a good grip is…Guitar Center Terry Bozzio "Stick Techniques". It would be great if you guys got together on RUclips to talk about your different grips. Two masters at odds about a very fundamental thing. How to hold a drumstick.
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