I´m stuck with flam, flam tap, drag and ratamacue. I´m in no hurry. Do them at 90 bpm but the thing is that I crush a lot of flams. With regard to the drag, by watching this lesson, the main issue seems to be the technique to perform it with my left hand (being right handed).
I get the concept of Herta’s, but they’re by far the hardest for me to play back to back and ambidextrously. Dont even want to go into how much trouble that I have when trying to play Herta’s with my feet. I need this to be fluid in my arsenal.
A herta is another example of a hybrid rudiment that is essentially just a push pull with the wrist. Once you get that down, then it’s just the timing issue. Work on that push pull
I tell people all the time that I play drums, but I’m not a drummer. I won’t consider myself a drummer until I can play a clean closed doubl stroke roll.
Great instruction as always Stephen. The examples of separating the hands on two different surfaces for isolation to understand what is going on really helps. This way we can understand what techniques to work on to improve. Always awesome insight from you to further the drumming community! Thanks Stephen!
….Now go and check on your new born daughter- she’s probably crying and needs attention. :-) Hope you and family are doing well!
My father was a jazz drummer, my son is a church drummer and I’ve been playing drums more than 50yrs. When I see you young guys sharing all this important information for free, it brings joy to my heart. What you are teaching is news I can use. There’s no shame in an man learning new tricks from a young man.
Thanks
Hey Ricardo…man, some of the best lessons I’ve ever learned I learned from my students. By watching them. By digging for answers to their questions. I’m not embarrassed to say, I learn from everyone no matter their age. Glad you’re the same!
Double stroke are my biggest problems!! Awesome lesson as always. The drumming community is so fortunate to have you . Thank you Sir for your wisdom and knowledge in drumming.
I´m stuck with flam, flam tap, drag and ratamacue. I´m in no hurry. Do them at 90 bpm but the thing is that I crush a lot of flams. With regard to the drag, by watching this lesson, the main issue seems to be the technique to perform it with my left hand (being right handed).
Usually is the technique…glad this helped you suss it out!
I get the concept of Herta’s, but they’re by far the hardest for me to play back to back and ambidextrously. Dont even want to go into how much trouble that I have when trying to play Herta’s with my feet. I need this to be fluid in my arsenal.
A herta is another example of a hybrid rudiment that is essentially just a push pull with the wrist. Once you get that down, then it’s just the timing issue. Work on that push pull
Very insightful and informative
Glad it helped Dex
single stroke ,the most important rudiment,and most neglected one.and definetly the biggest issue with him.
I thought I would get done working on my single stroke one day. Apparently I was wrong. Always room for improvement.
I tell people all the time that I play drums, but I’m not a drummer. I won’t consider myself a drummer until I can play a clean closed doubl stroke roll.
Great instruction as always Stephen. The examples of separating the hands on two different surfaces for isolation to understand what is going on really helps. This way we can understand what techniques to work on to improve. Always awesome insight from you to further the drumming community! Thanks Stephen!
….Now go and check on your new born daughter- she’s probably crying and needs attention. :-) Hope you and family are doing well!
Ha! She definitely thinks she needs attention. So glad the lesson hit home with you!
Great instruction as always – thanks Stephen
Thanks Robert…glad it helped!
Have been playing for 40 years and stil can’t do a single stroke without one hand or another not being even.
I’m gonna say 100% this is a technique issue. It would take breaking down what is happening with each individual hand to know exactly where to start.
Don’t worry…I’m still working on my single strokes ;^)
Hey Stephen, great video. I’m curious to know more about The Big 7 things to focus on?
I talk about it in depth in my course The Art of Practice…technique, timing, groove, dynamics, articulation, melody, and flow.
My father was a jazz drummer, my son is a church drummer and I’ve been playing drums more than 50yrs. When I see you young guys sharing all this important information for free, it brings joy to my heart. What you are teaching is news I can use. There’s no shame in an man learning new tricks from a young man.
Thanks
Hey Ricardo…man, some of the best lessons I’ve ever learned I learned from my students. By watching them. By digging for answers to their questions. I’m not embarrassed to say, I learn from everyone no matter their age. Glad you’re the same!
Very cool lesson,thanks a bunch
You bet Ozzy!
Just all the flams. They are my weakness
All of the flams
Double stroke are my biggest problems!! Awesome lesson as always. The drumming community is so fortunate to have you . Thank you Sir for your wisdom and knowledge in drumming.
You’re very kind Edwin…thanks so much for the kind words my friend.