U are f’ing awesome man!! And it’s not your drumming (which is too awesome to even talk about btw), it’s your heart. U genuinely care about our drumming and that is what makes u great!! Thanks brother
Your lesson are great Mike! I've been practicing this for 3-4 weeks now. Slowly getting comfortable and increasing the speed. My breaking point is around 76--80bpm now. Tough part for me is playing clean near my breaking point and staying relaxed and not tensing up. Also, keeping a decent technique. I'm clearly not the fastest out there. I've been struggling with these issues in all my drumming years. I feel this exercise might get me to another level. Thank you for your teaching dedication! :)
Hey Mike, your positive energy is a treasure to the drum community as always! You're right the transition from 32nds to 16th triplets is tough. After working slowly I then put it with an upbeat hi hat. Next I've tried singles on the toms(r.h. floor tom l.h. rack tom). This is a great exercise! My groove bell arrived and I love it!!! Its exactly what I've looked for in a cowbell. Thank you!!!
This is great to add to my warm-up routine. I currently do something in this ballpark, but it's all 16th notes, with 2 bars of 6 stroke roll, followed by one paradiddle, so its RllrrL RllrrL Rlrr. After one time through, you start the same sticking with the left hand.
I LOVE your reason for the switch to Vic Firth! Vic Firth’s rudiment lessons by John Wooton turned me onto his book “Rudimental Remedies”, which I wish existed when I was starting out.
Great lesson! Keeping it smooth and relaxed is quite a challenge. What about applying crossovers to the exercise? I mean, playing all the right hand accents on a left side drum, and all the left hand accents on a right side drum. Congratulations on that Vic Firth drumstick!
Mike, hands down; You are not just an amazing drummer but an epic teacher! You are so charismatic and fun to watch. Thank you for your videos and your influence on many drummers around the world. Have a great day, greetings from Germany
Your teaching method is something else 🤗 Always making the theory behind stuff so clear. The excercise....won't happen to me anytime soon. After 33 years of drumming, rudiments are, and have been hands down the hardest things to try to learn.
This officially is now my go to warmup licks!! I just realized that I’ve never played Paradiddlediddle in 32nd notes. I could get through the whole bar landing on the 1 just fine until I start counting and when it gets to the 32nd notes part, I have no idea what goes where and things falls apart. #embracethesuck
i know im randomly asking but does someone know of a way to get back into an instagram account..? I was dumb lost the login password. I appreciate any assistance you can offer me!
Love this lesson. I´ve seen it before, saved it and gave it a try today! The hardest part for me is definitely the change to the 16th note triplets with the left hand. I love these kind of exercises though, because I really feel the improvement of my weaker left hand! Thank you Mike for all your great lessons. Once again, well done mate
For me, transitioning between note values has always been an issue. I have great raw speed but struggle with going from like 16th trips to 32nds. This year and 2020 i plan on developing those abilities as best I can, especially on my feet; i play alot of double bass and just love when all the fast guys have that quick burst of speed on their feet and im like how the HELL did they do that lmao. Anyway, great lesson mike, like always :)
You're certainly one of the best drummers on youtube, (and there are plenty of great ones) but what really puts you in the number one spot for me is how fun and motivating you and your videos are and how useful I've found your exercises to be. I've played for nearly 30 years, mainly Grindcore/ Death metal with blastbeats and fast double bass stuff and such , but up til about five years or so I'd done no more than maybe 100 hours of practice outside the rehearsal room and was starting to feel quite a bit of wear on the body after practice, (which had also become less regular with kids and work and all that other adult stuff..: ) Anyhow, The last couple of years I've been practicing quite a bit at home on the pad and it has helped me a lot keeping up my hand speed and avoiding tension and all the other negative things that comes from infrequent practice and overexhaustion that can easily happen when you're not so young anymore but still a diehard metalhead.. I've learned loads from you for the last couple of years, and I am very grateful. You're an awesome guy Mike, thanks a lot.
Thanks very much for this - I'm a groove drummer trying to figure out how to get some chops, and instinctively this feels like it's the "chop-builder" that I need. I'm good for about 75 BPM now, and rising. I appreciate the challenge to us "go and figure out how to put this on the kit". But I would LOVE to see you put this on the kit Mike! That would just be the missing link for me right now..... Thanks again for a great lesson
Just discovered you/your channel, and I literally love you. You have the exact same kind of energy/vibe as me and I love it so much, I'm here yelling out loud at my screen out of enthusiasm and laughing at your phenomenal drummer onomatopoeia abilities (I love how every drummer mimics drum sounds in their own way, but yours are so recognisable, the "sagudugudugu sagudugudugu" is beautiful hahahah) I'm so into your energy that I'm making this my primary goal, I will practice this until I can pull it off at 100bpm! I'm far from a bad drummer but I'm heeeeck out of practice. I had a sudden urge to play the pad again and happened across this video and I love this rudiment so much! I wanna make you proud and get up to speed! At the moment I can do 50bpm comfortably, but any faster is a real strain on my ol' left hand/arm so I really gotta work on getting that equilibrium back between both hands/arms. That's one thing I never put enough hours into, but this exercise is literally perfect to try bring ol' leftie up to the same level as righty! God literally if my left was as good as my right I would actually be twice the drummer I am today, it's NUTS the difference between my two hands. My right can blast beat easy cheese on toast, whereas my left arm fully seizes up even at half the speed my right can go. But that changes, and it starts today, here and now! Really happy I discovered your channel, I'm pumped to explore your other videos! :D
I used every stick on the planet 4 years but I've been playing Vic Firth for the past maybe five years right now I'm using Steve gadd signature pretty good thank you for the video Mike
I’m relegated to just my practice pad and Hardimons out in my garage these days. So this one was especially well received. I appreciate you, your talent and what you are providing us all. Regards bro.
Most excellent and inspiring, Mike. I actually opened up a can of worms by flamming the beginning of each paradiddlediddle and paradiddle. Also, you got me into checking out that Reflexx practice pad!
Weird thing is i found the subdivision easier at quicker tempos. Guess it goes back to what they say, playing slower can be tougher at times. Side question, when working on something like this do you have to every once in awhile go off on the kit a bit and get the brain to reset? Man it's tough for me to just plug away at one lick for long periods of time. Something I need to work on for sure.
Mike you’re top 100 for sure and teaching you’re top 3 you’re are phenomenal it’s cool you’re humble but I really wish I had you growing up I have your lessons now which is amazing but your lesson would’ve of saved me years of just building practice things
Thanks Mike for sharing this exercise! I just got a Reflexx pad recently and have been working on the non rebound side, it's great feels like a pillow and work on the wrist and fingers. Would you make a video or recommend any exercise for the rebound side on the Reflexx pad?? Many thanks! Cheers!!
Mike! New to your video studio. I've had 4 Weims, and currently have a Weim/ Lab mix. I love the breed. Great to see your beauty strolling around! I'm checking you out- so far, looks great. Thanks!
Thanks for the lesson and inspiration. I am slowly getting myself back in shape after a long sabbatical from semi-pro playing. Not sure if you are sponsored by your practice pad maker but the clarity for the ghosted notes it not too clear for me. I have a pretty small computer so it could be my speakers for sure but it also produces a pretty low and muffled attack. Seems saaweet for practice tho. Thanks again and keep well.
Dude, you’re easily one of the best drummers in the world! Ive been watching you on UA-cam for over 10 years and recently joined up to MikesLessons. I can honestly say the courses are the best drum education I’ve ever experienced. The content is well thought out and structured, plus the a la cart purchase options are much appreciated and very reasonable - you probably charge too little as I’ve found the 6 courses I’ve bought worth every penny! Your charisma, positive attitude and discussion of the mental side of learning drums is amazing! I’m pumped you’re reaping the rewards of all the hard work you’ve put into your drumming and building a career as an educator! Thanks for everything Mike! Chip Sydney, Australia
Sweet!!!! As always!!!! Pls can Iask u something? When u do faster tempo did u use push push technique? Ur ghost notes are just amazing!!! Thanks beforehand!!!
Hey Mike, long time subscriber now, never really commented... But, and of course I don't know what you feed you beautiful dog, but for me to make the breath (and farts) smell a heck of a lot better, I started cooking for my dog. Just cooked rice, minced meat (also cooked) and string beans and baby carrots (both raw), and you are serving your dog way better food than this industrial canned stuff, and it makes the breath way better. Just a thought, but do some research on it, because you know, we should give our pets the best life possible ;)
The Ape Machine Thanks so much for caring brother. I was totally kidding about her breath. She has a meal delivery service that brings her fresh food each week, just veggies and meat mixed with brown rice.
Thank you very much for this Sir! Now that ive managed to play this at 40bpm... I have a question, how do I apply this to the drums? Sorry im a beginner at rudiments and I dont know where and how to start exactly applying the rudiments on the drums, thanks!
What's your #2 VF stick-of-choice? I was surprised how different of a stick you chose from your signature model! That taper is extreme, and the tip different than your half barrel. I've used the SD4 for so many years that all of those fine motor patterns with are just so engrained. Playing the AJ series is really weird for me--almost too easy to play. :)
Please tell me you have merch that says "shigadaboop". I'm all over that.
U are f’ing awesome man!! And it’s not your drumming (which is too awesome to even talk about btw), it’s your heart. U genuinely care about our drumming and that is what makes u great!! Thanks brother
Your lesson are great Mike! I've been practicing this for 3-4 weeks now. Slowly getting comfortable and increasing the speed. My breaking point is around 76--80bpm now. Tough part for me is playing clean near my breaking point and staying relaxed and not tensing up. Also, keeping a decent technique. I'm clearly not the fastest out there. I've been struggling with these issues in all my drumming years. I feel this exercise might get me to another level. Thank you for your teaching dedication! :)
Mike, you’ve done more for my playing than a lot of other cats on here. Thank you for what you do.
Awe man, thank you so so much. I don't take comments like that for granted :)
Hey Mike, your positive energy is a treasure to the drum community as always! You're right the transition from 32nds to 16th triplets is tough. After working slowly I then put it with an upbeat hi hat. Next I've tried singles on the toms(r.h. floor tom l.h. rack tom). This is a great exercise! My groove bell arrived and I love it!!! Its exactly what I've looked for in a cowbell. Thank you!!!
This is great to add to my warm-up routine. I currently do something in this ballpark, but it's all 16th notes, with 2 bars of 6 stroke roll, followed by one paradiddle, so its RllrrL RllrrL Rlrr. After one time through, you start the same sticking with the left hand.
I'm retired AND quarantining. Your excellent lessons and exceptional enthusiasm are making it painless to go back to basics!
Great biscuit Mike!!! Exercises that flip your hands halfway through are the way to go!
I LOVE your reason for the switch to Vic Firth! Vic Firth’s rudiment lessons by John Wooton turned me onto his book “Rudimental Remedies”, which I wish existed when I was starting out.
Great lesson! Keeping it smooth and relaxed is quite a challenge. What about applying crossovers to the exercise? I mean, playing all the right hand accents on a left side drum, and all the left hand accents on a right side drum. Congratulations on that Vic Firth drumstick!
This is sooo usefull for me. And it is fun to play....at 40 bpm. 🤗😱Tx Mike.
I play electronic pads mostly and your tutorials help so much. Thank you
Mike, hands down; You are not just an amazing drummer but an epic teacher!
You are so charismatic and fun to watch.
Thank you for your videos and your influence on many drummers around the world.
Have a great day,
greetings from Germany
Your teaching method is something else 🤗
Always making the theory behind stuff so clear.
The excercise....won't happen to me anytime soon. After 33 years of drumming, rudiments are, and have been hands down the hardest things to try to learn.
Thanks for helping reignite my desire to learn! You're a stud, brother!
This officially is now my go to warmup licks!!
I just realized that I’ve never played Paradiddlediddle in 32nd notes. I could get through the whole bar landing on the 1 just fine until I start counting and when it gets to the 32nd notes part, I have no idea what goes where and things falls apart.
#embracethesuck
i know im randomly asking but does someone know of a way to get back into an instagram account..?
I was dumb lost the login password. I appreciate any assistance you can offer me!
@Jett Anderson instablaster ;)
Love this lesson. I´ve seen it before, saved it and gave it a try today! The hardest part for me is definitely the change to the 16th note triplets with the left hand. I love these kind of exercises though, because I really feel the improvement of my weaker left hand! Thank you Mike for all your great lessons. Once again, well done mate
Congratulation for share all information with us.
God bless you.
That’s it I’m starting this and I’m not gonna stop until I hit 100. Amazing!
Heck ya! You got this
This is good
Definitely best on UA-cam. Thanks Mike
The most sincere and skilled drummer (at the same time) on any medium as of now. So motivating!!!
. . . . . . sooooo helpful !!! Thank You, Mike. Greetings from Germany.
For me, transitioning between note values has always been an issue. I have great raw speed but struggle with going from like 16th trips to 32nds. This year and 2020 i plan on developing those abilities as best I can, especially on my feet; i play alot of double bass and just love when all the fast guys have that quick burst of speed on their feet and im like how the HELL did they do that lmao. Anyway, great lesson mike, like always :)
You're certainly one of the best drummers on youtube, (and there are plenty of great ones) but what really puts you in the number one spot for me is how fun and motivating you and your videos are and how useful I've found your exercises to be. I've played for nearly 30 years, mainly Grindcore/ Death metal with blastbeats and fast double bass stuff and such , but up til about five years or so I'd done no more than maybe 100 hours of practice outside the rehearsal room and was starting to feel quite a bit of wear on the body after practice, (which had also become less regular with kids and work and all that other adult stuff..: ) Anyhow, The last couple of years I've been practicing quite a bit at home on the pad and it has helped me a lot keeping up my hand speed and avoiding tension and all the other negative things that comes from infrequent practice and overexhaustion that can easily happen when you're not so young anymore but still a diehard metalhead.. I've learned loads from you for the last couple of years, and I am very grateful. You're an awesome guy Mike, thanks a lot.
YES!!! The AJ1's are my FAVORITES! Also currently using the MCJ1 & 3.
Thanks very much for this - I'm a groove drummer trying to figure out how to get some chops, and instinctively this feels like it's the "chop-builder" that I need. I'm good for about 75 BPM now, and rising. I appreciate the challenge to us "go and figure out how to put this on the kit". But I would LOVE to see you put this on the kit Mike! That would just be the missing link for me right now..... Thanks again for a great lesson
Yes Mike! Been using Vic Firth for years and wouldn’t use anything else. Welcome!
Getting better as always Mr Johnston always a pleasure to watch!
Finally you're using a real stick! hehe just kidding but VF rules. :)
LOL, I still love VATER and their sticks. But dang this AJ1 just had me at hello! :)
It's been 2+ years and I'm still using this to freshen up dem chops!
Just discovered you/your channel, and I literally love you. You have the exact same kind of energy/vibe as me and I love it so much, I'm here yelling out loud at my screen out of enthusiasm and laughing at your phenomenal drummer onomatopoeia abilities (I love how every drummer mimics drum sounds in their own way, but yours are so recognisable, the "sagudugudugu sagudugudugu" is beautiful hahahah)
I'm so into your energy that I'm making this my primary goal, I will practice this until I can pull it off at 100bpm! I'm far from a bad drummer but I'm heeeeck out of practice. I had a sudden urge to play the pad again and happened across this video and I love this rudiment so much!
I wanna make you proud and get up to speed! At the moment I can do 50bpm comfortably, but any faster is a real strain on my ol' left hand/arm so I really gotta work on getting that equilibrium back between both hands/arms. That's one thing I never put enough hours into, but this exercise is literally perfect to try bring ol' leftie up to the same level as righty! God literally if my left was as good as my right I would actually be twice the drummer I am today, it's NUTS the difference between my two hands. My right can blast beat easy cheese on toast, whereas my left arm fully seizes up even at half the speed my right can go. But that changes, and it starts today, here and now!
Really happy I discovered your channel, I'm pumped to explore your other videos! :D
I used every stick on the planet 4 years but I've been playing Vic Firth for the past maybe five years right now I'm using Steve gadd signature pretty good thank you for the video Mike
Great Sticks! I used those for years, maybe try the Buddy Rich. 5+yrs
Genius! Putting it to the kit, a blast! My students are all over this this week, teacher too...lol
Your sticking exercises are so practical to apply to the kit....Thanks for always delivering Mike!
Best video you’ve ever done
Awe Karl, thank you so so much!
Mike J
www.mikeslessons.com
I’m relegated to just my practice pad and Hardimons out in my garage these days. So this one was especially well received. I appreciate you, your talent and what you are providing us all. Regards bro.
I love Mike!
And I love ya right back!!!
Thank you Mr Johnston. Helps me alot!!
Thank you i really need your teaching
You are actually my favourite drummer and drum teacher on UA-cam.
Had the same struggle transitioning back to the 16th note triplets for sure! loved this lesson Mike! you kick ass dude.
I was getting worried about the lack of SHIGADABOOP, but thank God you said it. Thanks.
Also a good one to play with right hand in ride cymbal. Jazz metric modulation
Gracias mike
Most excellent and inspiring, Mike. I actually opened up a can of worms by flamming the beginning of each paradiddlediddle and paradiddle. Also, you got me into checking out that Reflexx practice pad!
Oh man, that sneezing thing is so cute. I melt
Weird thing is i found the subdivision easier at quicker tempos. Guess it goes back to what they say, playing slower can be tougher at times. Side question, when working on something like this do you have to every once in awhile go off on the kit a bit and get the brain to reset? Man it's tough for me to just plug away at one lick for long periods of time. Something I need to work on for sure.
Yeah, can't wait to see you on VF Jams.
Thank you so much for this exercise. I have mi problem switching between triple and duple, it the left hand.
Love the lessons AND your dog!
Mike you’re top 100 for sure and teaching you’re top 3 you’re are phenomenal it’s cool you’re humble but I really wish I had you growing up I have your lessons now which is amazing but your lesson would’ve of saved me years of just building practice things
Vic firth again!!!!! Great, great, great!!!!!
Yeah, OK waiting for your signature sticks.
By the way as always great exercise.
Thank you.
You are the best!!!
Doing this on 75 BPM now!!
Always great stuff..Thanks Mike.!
Thanks Mike for sharing this exercise! I just got a Reflexx pad recently and have been working on the non rebound side, it's great feels like a pillow and work on the wrist and fingers. Would you make a video or recommend any exercise for the rebound side on the Reflexx pad?? Many thanks! Cheers!!
Dog playing ear drums 00:03
Your dog is awesome! Oh, that drum training stuff too....
Thanks 🙇❤️🥁
Thanks and Blessings!!!
Such a good video. Amazing work Mike!!!!
Great stuff! Thanks Mike =)
thank you !
looking forward to meeting you at the drum show mike, just catching up on some 'dang da dang'. catch you soon dude
Legend
Honestly, you are top five. And if you don't count the Shmackenmeyer brothers, you're top three.
LOL! That actually made me laugh out loud!!!
Mike! New to your video studio. I've had 4 Weims, and currently have a Weim/ Lab mix. I love the breed. Great to see your beauty strolling around! I'm checking you out- so far, looks great. Thanks!
Dude u make me feel good. Im telling u.
Gotta love ❤️ dogs !!
Nice exercise
dig this lesson Mike and the dog seems very sweet :)
Thanks for the lesson and inspiration. I am slowly getting myself back in shape after a long sabbatical from semi-pro playing. Not sure if you are sponsored by your practice pad maker but the clarity for the ghosted notes it not too clear for me. I have a pretty small computer so it could be my speakers for sure but it also produces a pretty low and muffled attack. Seems saaweet for practice tho. Thanks again and keep well.
Dude, you’re easily one of the best drummers in the world! Ive been watching you on UA-cam for over 10 years and recently joined up to MikesLessons. I can honestly say the courses are the best drum education I’ve ever experienced. The content is well thought out and structured, plus the a la cart purchase options are much appreciated and very reasonable - you probably charge too little as I’ve found the 6 courses I’ve bought worth every penny! Your charisma, positive attitude and discussion of the mental side of learning drums is amazing! I’m pumped you’re reaping the rewards of all the hard work you’ve put into your drumming and building a career as an educator! Thanks for everything Mike!
Chip
Sydney, Australia
very useful, thank you!
Love it....
Amazing!
Try the freestyles if you like long tapered sticks. Haven't looked back
Sweet!!!! As always!!!!
Pls can Iask u something? When u do faster tempo did u use push push technique? Ur ghost notes are just amazing!!! Thanks beforehand!!!
Nice!
"Buttered ass" chop ! I like it, nice vid Mike !
3 thing i love d most in 1 video dog drum and mike yahoooo
Hey Mike, long time subscriber now, never really commented... But, and of course I don't know what you feed you beautiful dog, but for me to make the breath (and farts) smell a heck of a lot better, I started cooking for my dog. Just cooked rice, minced meat (also cooked) and string beans and baby carrots (both raw), and you are serving your dog way better food than this industrial canned stuff, and it makes the breath way better. Just a thought, but do some research on it, because you know, we should give our pets the best life possible ;)
The Ape Machine Thanks so much for caring brother. I was totally kidding about her breath. She has a meal delivery service that brings her fresh food each week, just veggies and meat mixed with brown rice.
@@mikeslessons Love you for that, and all the amazing lessons throughout the years
Can u explain how you counted 32 Nd notes
I have trouble trying to incorporate when doing exercises like this thx man!!
De puppies is so cute! Can I go sneeze over there!
As with all of these hand patterns its fun to go full Alan Dawson and put a samba on the kick with "ands" on the left foot.
AJ1 = Anxious Juneau! I LOVE Weims
NICE ONE! Juneau would love to have her own stick!
Mike J
www.mikeslessons.com
Thank you very much for this Sir!
Now that ive managed to play this at 40bpm... I have a question, how do I apply this to the drums? Sorry im a beginner at rudiments and I dont know where and how to start exactly applying the rudiments on the drums, thanks!
The adorable furry studio protector ... your otherwise hirsute friend .. definitely sealed the deal.
Subbed.
What's your #2 VF stick-of-choice? I was surprised how different of a stick you chose from your signature model! That taper is extreme, and the tip different than your half barrel. I've used the SD4 for so many years that all of those fine motor patterns with are just so engrained. Playing the AJ series is really weird for me--almost too easy to play. :)
K, doin it. This is gonna take _forever_ but you're right, the hands will benefit greatly
God damn im fan of this channel almost from the beginning and im still wondering how you keep this passion for drumming, with such of energy and fun.
Well that went over my head
Subscribed once I realized I bought your cowbell.
Have you ever been watching TV and in the show a doorbell rings and your dog goes nuts? One house i lived in didn't even have a doorbell!! LOL
But you ARE the best!!✨🎶🥁
Hey Mike,what metronome app do you use on your tablet?
Dude this was awesome. What's that metronome application called for the iPad? 👀
Nice video, nice dog.
Nice. Try a measure of paradiddles followed by 2 double paradiddles and a single paradiddle. Gives you that same alternating lead thing.
No ratamacues?
my dog does exactly the same 😀
Simply, Genius and funny. Or Funny and Genius? Anyway Cool!!!