Links Mentioned In Chat Hand Technique 101: https://www.stephensdrumshed.com/courses/hand-technique-101/ Are Drummers Left or Right Handed by Marc Dicciani: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/353756689_Are_Drummers_Right-handed_or_Left-handed_They’re_Both Link for Sheet Music Claus Mentions: https://sdssheetmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/Single+Drag+Online+Class.pdf Jumplinks to Student Questions: 00:00:23 - Introdcution 00:04:25 - Topic for todays call with Claus 00:27:42 - My left hand stick bounces all over the place, will this exercise help fix that? 00:29:45 - How should I setup my kit, and thoughts on playing open handed or cross handed? 00:36:12 - Giveaway time!!! 00:37:43 - How do you deal with less bounce on different drums/cymbals? 00:44:54 - Does open handed drumming eliminate traditional grip? 00:49:30 - What 3/4 rudiments do you suggest beginner drummers focus on? 00:52:43 - What is the best type of stick for a beginner? 00:56:40 - Are there any basic exercises or principals that you still use? 00:59:40 - Wrist rotation example/demo. 01:04:52 - Does learning traditional grip help develop matched? 01:07:32 - Does Claus have a weak hand? 01:14:27 - Any challenges to switching to open playing? 01:18:15 - Taking rudiments to the drum kit. 01:32:16 - Any specific exercises to develop speed? 01:38:15 - More rudiments on the drumset. 01:44:31 - Do you recommend learning 2/3 rudiments really well or learning more sooner? 01:46:40 - Housekeeping