Відео

Thanks @danmccoy2197. Glad you are enjoying the channel! 🤘🥁😊

@danmccoy2197, yes it does. Repetition develops muscle memory and enables you to play relaxed and flow with ease.

I hear you and I've been there. Try remember that mistakes are a good thing, it means you are trying (and learning) something difficult. And sometimes you have to walk away and give it a rest. When you come back to it, maybe you'll nail it!

Hi @micro_mikko. These sticks are a signature stick by Vic Firth - The Ralph Hardimon Signature Stick. They are commonly used for marching snare drum and feature a unique barrel tip and a long taper for quick rebound and control. I like to use them for practice pad as they are heavier and give my hands a good workout 🏋 In my "Start to Play Drums" video, I talk a bit about the different sticks I use for different applications, including this one. ua-cam.com/video/4M1G4JOuquE/v-deo.html Thanks for watching!

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching 😊

@lobbyrobby - I honestly do think that a quality pedal can make a huge difference. The Speed Cobra is also a nice pedal. Similarly, I was using a Roland pedal for years and didn't think much about it. But when I bought this Yamaha, I couldn't believe how responsive it was and how much easier it was to play fast, intricate patterns. Worth every penny!

Thanks for sharing your story and welcome to the channel! 👍I've seen that video and Chad Smith is one of my favorite drummers, amazing chops but also you can just see the joy he has playing. The electronic kit can be an adjustment for sure but I find them so versatile and my neighbors thank me for it. But I do once crank up my monitor once in a while so they still know I'm there LOL

haha, thanks for thinking I could have been a rockstar 🙂 but, as I say in the video, I wouldn't change a thing. Maybe I'll be a UA-cam star instead. haha

@lobbyrobby. It can be easy to get distracted and go in many directions. Happens to us all. Hopefully this video can give you a little structure without being too regimented. Good luck!

Well said Raymond. Discipline and consistency are key. And if you focus on the three keys in this video, it will help you make the most of your time. We all have such busy lives, no one wants to waste a minute! Thanks as always for your support!

Thanks! It's great to be back

@@markferguson1530 the Tama is also a great pedal!

@tylerking - Yes, one of the best features is the quick easy height adjustment! No more spinning or manual adjusting

@@bvv11980 Multumesc! I appreciate your support!

haha.......I know you are being sarcastic but thanks for the comment and subscribing. I will consider doing a more detailed follow-up for sure, maybe even a live Q&A session 😉

@ haha no I wasn’t I generally didn’t have an idea on how to work this pedal since it’s pretty complex, and your video helped a lot ! I would love a in depth video or a Q&A

@tuknchuk Thanks for the kind words and suggestions. I really appreciate them all! It's a learning experience and I try to make each video a little better than the last. I do hope to resonate with our audience and everyone is unique. So, I'll keep being me and hope that I can connect with others and share the light and the joy of music! Keep rockin' Chuck! 🥁🤘

Lol, singers and guitarists have all the luck! 😂

Hi @roybeckerman9253! The standard model rises to a max of 24" but there is an extended version available that will go to a height of 30". Hope that helps!

So many questions! haha The Roc n Soc runs about $225 USD, depending on where you buy. And I definitely think it's worth the investment.

Regarding staying cool....... fans are a must and a lot of drummers consider it part of the kit. It can get hot and so always important to stay hydrated with electrolytes and water.

And finally, ghost notes are subtle notes played at a low volume to enhance a beat or fill. They are played "in between" the main notes and add nuance by filling the spaces with almost unheard notes. I'm planning to do some covers shortly and will demonstrate. A good example to listen to is Rosanna by Toto. Jeff Picaro plays a lot of subtle notes between the main notes of the beat.

Yes, honestly it's the best piece of kit I've bought recently. Really makes a difference for comfort and being able to play longer, without pain. 🥁🤘🤘😊

@lukeskywalker3786 Thanks for the comment! What videos would you like to see?

@HaulinWulf. Great idea! My routine usually combines some hand technique / rudiment practice, some kit exercises and new challenges and then finish up with relaxing and playing songs that I love and/or want to learn. Having fun is our "why" and is so important. Thanks for the great advice for everyone following!

Absolutely. It all depends on the level to which you aspire to rise but consistency and working on the hard parts is key. It's easy to get out of practice but it's also easy to get back in the swing of things by making even a small commitment and staying disciplined to that commitment. 🥁🥁🤘🤘😊😊

Thanks Raymond. It's ok to work hard at becoming the best you can be but you don't have to play complexed, intricate patterns to enjoy drumming or to play with most musicians, or to get an audience moving and enjoying the music. Often, simple is better. It's about creating a feel, a groove rather than blowing people's minds! 🥁 🤘🤘😊

Thanks for the visit @Crg- Hope you are enjoying the channel! 🥁🤘😊

@@rootsofrhythm Indeed I have been.

Thanks @gavinremedios7953 ! Good to hear from you and about your journey. One of the things I also want to focus on is playing with a looser grip and improving my push/pull and rebound techniques. Us old boys can still learn new tricks😂 🥁🤘

@crg- Thanks for your continued support. Let us know any topics you'd like us to cover 🥁👍

I agree, it's best to buy the best that you can afford. For me, this Yamaha pedal was a good compromise. It was not the cheapest but also not the most expensive. But I felt from my testing that it was comparable to the high end pedals. There are certainly cheaper pedals but they didn't seem as durable to me. I do feel I got a good value and Yamaha is quality. Second hand is a good alternative to buying new, especially for someone just starting out. As with most things, next to new is often much cheaper. But a kick pedal can go through some heavy wear and tear, so make sure it's not been beaten up badly. As far as kits go, I usually recommend buying electronic to start for beginners. It's a cheaper alternative, there are some good starter kits out there, and they are more versatile. If you stick with it and want to move up to something better suited for live performance, acoustic kits are the next step. They are definitely a bigger investment. Hope that helps!

@mannykeller Thanks for that tip. I had the same issue and resolved it exactly the same way. Good tip for the others following!

Thanks @Crg. Great to see you watching every week!

😆😆🤣🤣 Yes, you do have to pace yourself. Too many paradiddles will bring the paramedics. 🥁🥁🥁 ⚕⚕😷😷⚕⚕

Good for you! You will find that now that you've started, its hard not to notice. And deciphering what the drummer is playing will get easier the more that you learn and practice. Even seasoned drummers have to stop and listen carefully to figure it out sometimes. Don't hesitate to ask us here on RoR any questions you might have!

@HaulinWulf! Great to see you back! Yes, consistency is the key! If the hands have blisters, practice your feet LOL 😉🥁🥁🤘🤘

@@rootsofrhythm Hey Steve! Good Idea with the feet! ;) Oh dear, I see myself at the drums in a few minutes again... With taped fingers! Have a great weekend Steve!

@@HaulinWulf You too! Enjoy

Thanks for the thumbs up 🙂

Yes, Neil is the man for sure! And one of my favorite bands! I'm working my way up to some Rush songs 🙂

Glad you found them useful. Check out our Fundamental 40 and upcoming videos for more exercises on key drum rudiments.

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Hope you keep coming back to our channel

I'll be back for more. Thank you. Long time drummer who hasn't played in 10yrs but nw that I'm back into it I'm going back to basics for a confidence builder. Thank you

@@Chuck791 That's awesome Chuck, we are birds of a feather 🙂Welcome and please let us know if there are any topics you'd like to see covered. Really hoping to make this into a community of like minded drummers!

Thanks so much! The Groove Guide is intended to help beginners learn the most popular beats in today's music. We will be doing more so hope you will continue to follow us!

That's great Kristopher. You will get great value from any of these. Thanks for following us! 🥁🤘😊

That's a good question Raymond. Grace notes apply to any musical instrument and the term refers to softer, more subtle notes played before or after the actual note. Not sure of the actual origin of the term but grace notes are used to add texture or embellish the main melody or rhythm, to "decorate". In drumming, a lot of grace notes are used on the snare to create shuffles and other variations of the basic beats. We have a lot more grace note lessons coming soon! 🥁🤘

@rootsofrhythm I looked it up on Google and it started to become very complicated for a non musician. I thought a grace note meant a free note. As in a note played outside of the scale or key that you are in. Immediately followed by the next note in that scale otherwise it would not sound right. It is used to give the piece more grace as in poise or elegance. INot the meaning it has in grace of God. Jimmy page used grace notes in his Stairway solo. So in drumming its exactly the same thing. I think this demonstrates that some musical theory is going to make you a much more creative player I am going to shut up now. I don't want people to think I actually know anything about music.

Haha, no need to shut up. Our hopes are to make this platform a place for discussion, for the community to feel comfortable asking anything. I'm certainly no expert on guitar grace notes but one thing about drum grace notes that is similar to what you are saying is that drumming grace notes are not counted, they are outside of the basic rhythmic structure. For example, you don't count the grace note of the flam or the two grace notes of the drag but rather they come slightly before the primary stroke which is counted. So it is similar in that it's outside the basic structure.

Thanks! Glad you are enjoying the videos. Stay tuned, lots more Fundamental 40's will be coming soon! 🥁🤘😊

Thanks! Glad you are enjoying the videos 🥁 👍