Great video Sir. I can't wait for a video of you playing in jazz group setting. In the meantime, you stated "I'll see you in the next video series". Yet, we can't see you. By now, most folks know that you're really James Bond. What's up with that? Incidentally, you caused me to just purchase Kenny Wheeler: Gnu High. Thanks!
hi! i shure used this video... 2 cuestions, with the left hand playing traditional, the second "hit" (wich is a down stoke, coming up from a full) do you use the 2ndo fiulcrum of the thumb to get the stick down ? and then while the sitck is going down you grab it with your other (2 or 4) fingers in order to give it more control and accuracy=? THX A LOT!
This looks similar to Dave Weckl's version. I've been trying to accent the second stroke manually without rebound, but it's very difficult. I worry that if I get too dependent on rebound, I may not be able to play on loose tension heads. So I'm at a stalemate.
CR It makes sense to develop rebound and then the ability to execute follow-up strokes off of the rebound. There's usually some blend of fingers/wrist/arm with any stroke, however - and things will differ based on volume, speed and surface. Surfaces that rebound less require a bit more wrist/arm - and they may require a stronger initial stroke, too. The main thing is probably that a double stroke is not a 'bounce and hope' technique. The second stroke is also executed, just differently from the first.
No. There should be no pain or overexertion of any of your muscles. All of your fulcrum points should only be squeezed enough to keep the stick in place and no more.
@blowpipe92 Working out is great, but I don't see it connected to my playing except that I am in a general better state of health. If you use good technique in your exercising like you do in drumming there should be no injuries. I want to feel "worked out" after being in the gym, but I don't want to feel that way when playing drums.
Waste of motion and completely unnecessary. It’s about the break of the wrist, not extra snapping of the fingers. I can do this with just the middle finger and thumb and get two even strokes. Play “through” the drum, not “to” the drum. That forces you to have slightly more break in the wrist. Drumming is about using the least amount of effort while playing loose, not about using all of that extra motion and effort.
Great video thank you 🙏
Howard Manley Thanks so much Howard. Hope it helped.
Great video Sir. I can't wait for a video of you playing in jazz group setting. In the meantime, you stated "I'll see you in the next video series". Yet, we can't see you. By now, most folks know that you're really James Bond. What's up with that? Incidentally, you caused me to just purchase Kenny Wheeler: Gnu High. Thanks!
Rick Lombardo 😂😂😂 you crack me up my friend!
hi! i shure used this video... 2 cuestions, with the left hand playing traditional, the second "hit" (wich is a down stoke, coming up from a full) do you use the 2ndo fiulcrum of the thumb to get the stick down ? and then while the sitck is going down you grab it with your other (2 or 4) fingers in order to give it more control and accuracy=?
THX A LOT!
LOL!! I know it well!! Same 6 note phrase. Thanks :-)
Great video. Could you tell me what your fingers on the left hand are doing? This always seems to be my sticking point
David Rowthorn pls
do u use alot of strength?
This looks similar to Dave Weckl's version. I've been trying to accent the second stroke manually without rebound, but it's very difficult. I worry that if I get too dependent on rebound, I may not be able to play on loose tension heads. So I'm at a stalemate.
CR It makes sense to develop rebound and then the ability to execute follow-up strokes off of the rebound. There's usually some blend of fingers/wrist/arm with any stroke, however - and things will differ based on volume, speed and surface. Surfaces that rebound less require a bit more wrist/arm - and they may require a stronger initial stroke, too.
The main thing is probably that a double stroke is not a 'bounce and hope' technique. The second stroke is also executed, just differently from the first.
@EvaBrick8 You got it. If there is anything you need that I have not posted please feel free to let me know. Best of luck.
@jasonfurmandrummer good argument. I almost exhausted after some gigs.
No. There should be no pain or overexertion of any of your muscles. All of your fulcrum points should only be squeezed enough to keep the stick in place and no more.
Not at all. You should be using the momentum of the bounce to give you most of the power.
@blowpipe92 Working out is great, but I don't see it connected to my playing except that I am in a general better state of health. If you use good technique in your exercising like you do in drumming there should be no injuries. I want to feel "worked out" after being in the gym, but I don't want to feel that way when playing drums.
Trying to switch from match to traditional. Naht EZ ;_;
ownagemunky it's been 4 years since you posted this comment. You able to roll now?
Huh?
Waste of motion and completely unnecessary. It’s about the break of the wrist, not extra snapping of the fingers. I can do this with just the middle finger and thumb and get two even strokes. Play “through” the drum, not “to” the drum. That forces you to have slightly more break in the wrist. Drumming is about using the least amount of effort while playing loose, not about using all of that extra motion and effort.
It’s from Moeller technique. Body motion with strokes. Very effective. Guys like Steve Smith, Dave Weckl, and Vinnie seem to like using it.