Hand Speed: What Every Drummer Needs To Know
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Hand Speed: What Every Drummer Needs To Know
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This is one of the drumming topics I get asked the most about. Hand speed. How to play the drums faster.
In our endless search for speed, we can chase the wrong things. I have never diagnosed a hand speed problem that did not relate to a breakdown in the underlying technique's needed to perform the drumming motions. This isn't a popular answer though because it's not an easy fix.
In this lesson I give you an exercise that you can use with the Moeller stroke.
Leave a comment below and let me know your thoughts!
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I can’t stress enough how useful this lesson has been for me. The phrase “speed is a natural byproduct of a proper technique” has been in my mind ever since I saw this video a while ago.
In other words: you don’t need to get fast. You need to get PRECISE. And then, once you’re precise at a slower speed, the fast speed will magically come to you.
Saw this video a long time ago, and now UA-cam showed it to me as a recommendation. So I decided to leave a comment mentioning how useful this video has been for me.
so glad it helped!
Same sht))))))) this is awesome
came for a lesson left with a physics degree
In the desert You find some water - you mad?
In the desert You find some water are you okay video not work out for you if so don’t bring out your fucking anger on a person that this video worked for go have a self check and drink some water...
Exactly what i feek like.. A great dummer but his lessons are one of the most boring i've seen. Thank god for Drumeo.
Lmao
Why are so many people pissed about a joke?
The key to speed is practice, practice and much more practice. I hit a bump in the road years ago so went to a pro teacher and he saw a hole in my technique. I only intended to go for a few weeks to iron out my problem and ended up going for a few years as he got me into reading jazz sheet music and the push pull technique etc. My problem single stroke rolls great, double stroke rolls great but when I tried to play RRR LLL or RRRR LLLL it all fell apart. I was practicing as rudiments but he had me practice on the ride and snare and soon found out many jazz patterns are built around these rudiments. Bizarrely it was all to do with where I held the stick so for rock drumming etc this was never an issue but only came to light practicing rudiments. I changed the way I held the sticks in terms of balance and it was hey ho let's go. I will say it was not an easy fix as I had been playing a certain way for so long but eventually success. Hope this helps someone
Im workin on changin my grip n fulcrum after MANY years im struggling with open/close push/pull whatever ya wanna call it. I sherr know how to agrivate myself. 😏
Another takeaway from this is that youtube can only instruct you, it can't correct you... A teacher can instantly identify an issue that could be really holding you back.
That's cool
Yep, I see so many rock players hold the stick at the absolute back end. You lose all of the natural rebound doing that.
@@jemminger Ya, but you feel like a wizard. 🪄🙂🪄
As my late drum teacher used to say, "Don't play fast. Play loose."
Yes!
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I focused on speed in the beginning. Then I realized most gigs dont require gravity blast beats at 290 bpm for five minutes straight..
We do the same strategy as public educators. I teach 3rd grade, math and reading. Fluency (speed) is never the first step. Comprehension and mastery needs to happen first. Thanks for another great lesson!
Technique is flowing, fluid, gently holding the stick. Perfectly said....”happens naturally, eventually as muscles develop” Excellent demonstration!!
Total agreement! I teach guitar. You used the exact words I do all too often. Also I have personally never tried for speed consciously. I hope more people realize this.
paradiddles are pretty magic.
Pare of tiddies are pretty magic too.
So becoming a Magician is the secret? ugh!
Holy crap been playing drums over 30 yrs but never had a proper lesson in my life this changed a ton for me wow instantly subscribed!!
Wow! I was searching for this kind of lesson. Been playing drums for 10 years, mostly metal-oriented. As a self-taught drummer, I have a lot of issues to correct myself. I started with rudiments in quarantine (yes, for the first time!!), and now I wanted to know how drummers like Ian Paice or nowadays Aquiles Priester do the accents in their fills. This lesson showed me exactly what I needed. Time to practice now. Thank you Stephen! 🙏
French grip tends to be the most natural for me, so it was nice to see that you're able to produce such speed from any grip. Time to practice technique!
This is so fundamental. Never a video has been so appropriately named.
It really is
Superb advise about resolving technique issues when progress seems to stall. I learned that lesson learning to play bass years ago. It will always come down to technique. Excellent lesson. Thank you.
awesome, cleared up a problem iv been having for a long time with moeller and gaining speed so thanks for this one Stephen!
I sold my kit 15 years ago to afford a move cross-country. Bought a kit again last week and I’ve been struggling to find my speed again. Turns out, my speed in the past came from being young and having bad technique, but this video got me back into the (correct) groove. You’re an excellent teacher.
Love the Details in the Lessons. Thank you.
Awesome video. Thanks. It is nice to get into the weeds and break this control down. I never did that back in the day when I played. Now starting back up again my focus is playing right first.
This video with the tips was exactly what I needed. Time for me to practice the offsetting. Thank you!
Thanks , much needed practice for technique.
This really helped me a lot. Finally I got it!
Thanks.
This is like a fuel for my current play. Thanks a lot!
This is dope! Will incorporate into my learning.
Good explanation and exercise. Thank you. Pay attention when accenting that the spacing is not rushed compared to the unaccented strokes. All strokes should be played evenly. Keep the timing consistent.
Great video.. I love stumbling on your videos that happen to have a piece of advice that helps me through a mental block. Thank you
You're an honest teacher,that i like a lot ,plus you're good .Thanks.
I totally agree. Speed is a byproduct of relaxation and articulation = speed.
Best lesson I have seen in a long time.
Always happy to visit your lessons. Very articulate and clearly explained. This is stuff I understand and have luckily developed correctly up to this point. My speed is still not where I want it, but after practicing meticulously, slowly, smoothly, and with focus on relaxed technique, I have made leaps and bounds in my ease of playing faster patterns and making them GROOVE! Back to it.
Thanks Stephen. As a triathlete and drummer I can identify entirely with technique - particularly in swimming. We are always told in the pool to hone technique and that speed will come. Time to get some (slow) practice in.
Graham
Thank you for the tutorial and the advice 👍
Thanks so much for this technique. I have needed this for a long time. As you say I just get tense when trying to speed up.
Such an awesome vid Stephen! Loved it!
Very good video, useful and to the point. Thanks a lot!!!!
Thanks for the reminder that technique is the key to everything else! Regards!
Totally agree with this lesson, great explanation brother!
Putting the smart phone on the practice pad...Now that takes confidence!! I have smashed 1 smart phone already with my sloppy strokes doing that! Learned my lesson VERY well that day ;)
Top lesson. I've had many bruised legs switching like that but it is a winner!
Awesome! Thank You!
Thank you Stephen...makes sense
Amazing! This helps a lot!!!!
Steve, thanks for this. I'm coming back from a 10 year total departure from holding a pair of sticks due to major back surgery. Found I had carpel tunnel in both wrists which explained why I was struggling with basic technique. Watching your grip, hand positioning, posture, and even some Jim Chapin moves..opened my eyes. Can you point me to one of your videos on "Handling" sticks..grips more importantly. I'm an "Edge" member and can be reached through forum if you're able to drop a line to "Geno"(JourneyDrumBum) profile. I'm really at a loss here since I can't get a comfortable "Unrestricted" grip. Index or Middle grab closes the gap after about 3 strokes and its forcing bad technique as I start fresh.
Thanks again
I'm always very educated when I leave this Chanel
Love from Kenya 🇰🇪
Good Stuff, Thanx very solid information!!!
I remember watching this guitar learning DVD with Keith Wyatt and one particular thing he said, stuck with me forever, and that is that "Speed is a byproduct of accuracy"
I have been struggling with this for a year and your video really helped thanks
You bet!
man you are just amazing with advices and spreading the positive energy... thank you very much for that and keep rockin' ... best regards from Bosnia...
Mox 007 Thanks so much!
Thanks brother! Been trying to really get better.
I love your videos! I got inspired.
True every word! From one drum teacher to another this is a great video! Great job! And you have really great technique.
Thanks so much...I really appreciate that coming from a peer
Thank you Taylor ♡
Excellent advice!
Thank you Stephen.
Great lesson! Thx
This helped a lot, enjoy watching your videos man thanks!!
So glad it helped ivan
Absolutely correct!! The speed comes naturally to you if your technique and basics are correct. When I started drumming at the age of 8, I couldn't even play at 110 BPM. 3 years later I naturally improved speed and could play at 160 because my teacher advised me to work on the technique (just like you). Right now I can play at 190 BPM and I don't think there are too many songs at higher speeds. What I've been working on for past few months is fluidity and keeping the time. Great lesson Sir!!
Thank You for this video! Been learning the Moeller technique.
You bet!
Good info!
Best teacher, thanks
Thanks kuya!!! Big help!!!
Wow thanks great tips
Good stuff, very helpful video👏🏽thank you, Stephen.
You bet
The video I've been searching for. Thank you
Omar Whyte you bet Omar
Great exercise man. And great point about underlying technique with hands. It's like building a house on sand vs. building on a rock solid foundation. Speed without technique will not be as soild as Speed built with technique.
Couldn’t agree more
Thank you!!!!
Thanks for the Lesson 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 from South Africa 🇿🇦
In my years since the beginning of starting at 13 in 86, I was told what has never changed. Rudiments and stick control. From there passion will do the rest depending on that passion. Period.
GREAT LESSON .. THANK YOU STEPHEN!
Roger Caron You bet Roger
You had asked in one of your newer videos "what rudiment gives you the most trouble " I replied, single strokes. You said it's a technical issue. You were correct. It turned out, I just need to be relaxed after a good warm up. I see so many cats just sit down, and fly on the kit, or pad. I just have to accept, I'm not one of em. If I just sit, and go 1/8th notes (single) @ 170, I'm toast in 30 secs. After a warm up, I'm good for several minutes. A lot to be said for warming up. I guess my technique falls in place once I relax.
Toast Tee 99.9% of players are like you my friend
Superb!
Great explanation
Great video.
awesome lesson stephen.bravo.
Andreas Mouzakis Thanks Andreas
Your lessons are truly amazing, Stephen. Been playing for over 30 years and never took any formal lessons. I think I'm a very mature player when it comes to playing for the song but, my technique sucks. (Why have I never heard of the mueller technique until recently!?) Out of the dozen videos i've seen on it recently, this is my favorite. I'm taking a step back and taking this video very seriously and practice practice practice. Thanks!
Thanks so much my friend. You need to check out Jim Chapins hour long video on you tube as well
Watching videos like this are……well lessons….and also the best…..
The pursuit of cooperation with physics over the pursuit of speed for speed's sake is a lesson I wish I would have learned 30 years ago. Thank you sir.
You're pretty smart for a drummer.
I've had to overcome a lot (mainly being a drummer). Thanks for that ;^)
ah, there goes the 6 stringer, lol
Why the insult?
@@StephenTaylorDrums 😂
Not pretty extremely good
I agree! that and mental connection to the "weak hand" actually I did a whole video on it
The potential to learn has never been so great. Thankyou!
You bet my friend!
Cool.....good advice 👍
This was a great lesson, and I totally get the coffee shop/focus and physics analogies. It all makes sense. Thank you.
You bet!
Hey Steve thanks a lot that really helps me out and I am also a drum teacher so I will put that into practice when I teach my student thanks very much
wally allyn you bet Wally
This video is excellent pal. I’ve always thought speed was overrated because I’ve never seen Steve Gadd blow anyone away with speed....BUUUT, it’s nice to be able to reach back when you need it. This is very helpful.
So glad it helped Travis
When I was younger, I used to practice Bokken. I would practice technique, and try do do the strokes through the air correctly. I did this for months. I remember distinctly the day when what seemed like out of no-where, suddenly the bokken made a whippy swoosh sound pretty much every time I struck out. After a short period of time, it made this sound every single time I struck. The muscles had built up gradually and the speed of the stroke came naturally. Now, that is a different type of speed, however, the principle is the same. Eventually it comes all by itself, when you are ready. AND best of all, is that when you are 'ready' for this, you also will not be tired out by your practise.
Great example and I couldn’t agree more. The speed comes when you are ready.
I have been training and teaching Karate since 1971. I teach my students that technique comes from practice, speed comes from technique, and that technique + speed = POWER! I am also a drummer of over 60 years, and I have applied that to my playing as well. You are correct in your Bokken analogy!
Good lesson
@1:30 ... I agree with you 100% ... speed is a natural bi-product of correct technique ... just like in sport. Downhill skiing for example ... speed there is also a bi-product of correct technique. ✌
Awesome! Thank you brither
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I wish I had sorted out my technique years ago. This video was really useful. Thanks.
Don't we all lol. Glad it helped Lois
Great Video
“Technique is 👑” I fell out of my chair when he said that. Thank you Stephen for keeping it 💯.
#Truth #YouCantHandleTheTruth
Chad Yang You bet Chad! 🙏🏻
I have a warm up for playing conga that helps with speed. Play a measure (singles or doubles) of 1/4 notes followed by a measure of 8th notes then a measure 16ths. Then back to 1/4 notes. Repeat. Start around 60bpm then move tempo up from there when the 16th note section can be played without tensing.
Amazing. Thank you. One day I will give you money. To have that for free, to share with my students is a total godsend. Much appreciated x hope your finger is healing ,
tom davenport finger is on the mend! Just started to lightly bend it tonight after a week. So far so good! So glad the lesson helped my friend.
The Physics of Drumming. Great explanation Stephen!
Efrain Rodriguez-Arzaga thanks Efrain
Great ideas! Technique is king!
Agree 100%
Mate thankyou so much I can finally do it!
You bet!
Nice teaching thank you
Thanks Steve...you bet
you are a good teacher sir!
Shayne Lurman Thanks so much Shayne...I appreciate that.
Hey Stephen - I'm a classical guitarist by training who's fallen into some drum tutoring for beginners. I subscribe 100% to the form
Thanks
great!!!!
You're right, Stephen, this is something every drummer should know.
I was really pushing for speed last summer practising songs that were way too fast for me at the time (Maceo Parker's Chicken, Josef Zawinul's Birdland I believe they were) and now, a year later, I'm getting constant wrist pains. I'm quite sure it's exactly because I just wanted to be able to play fast on the hihat and disregarded perfecting my technique. It's funny (actually horrible) that I get pain in my wrist just by THINKING about playing a fast tempo, not to mention actually playing.
I'm really not sure what I should do to fix my wrist. Maybe visit a physiotherapist? I've tried using these 5 wrist stretching exercises you had in one of your videos, but I'm not sure if they are helping...
Hans Johan Erikson You need to go get that checked out. I would suggest visiting an ART expert. Here’s a link that will help you find one in your area. You will want a technician with experience in upper extremeties. You have a repetitive use injury. It’s fixable. www.activerelease.com/find-a-provider.asp