This Annoying Beginner Independence Problem 😫 And How To Fix It ✅

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  • Опубліковано 23 січ 2020
  • If you’re a beginner drummer, you’ve most likely been dealing with this issue with your hand/foot independence. In this video I’m showing you a very cool tip on how to fix it quickly! I’m Check it out! SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL for more great free drum lessons, tips, advice and cool product reviews!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 507

  • @sa1laway
    @sa1laway 3 роки тому +521

    Roughly 10,000 hours of practice before I begin to hear and possibly play a smooth groove, having just retired at the age of 67, two hours a day of practice I will be 82 years old at that point. The goal now is to survive the marathon. I intend to go out with a bang, .......crash out laying on the floor, snared on my Tom.🤟😁

  • @ifilmalways7122
    @ifilmalways7122 4 роки тому +281

    All drummers deal with independence.. Def a huge obstacle for nearly everyone I know but practice defeats all!

    • @FBI-mi3tr
      @FBI-mi3tr 2 роки тому +7

      Even goes for all two handed instruments, i play piano and holy sht it was hard

    • @dustinford18
      @dustinford18 Рік тому +5

      I gave up on drumming because i couldn’t get the independence. I’m here now.

  • @Schism404
    @Schism404 8 місяців тому +42

    I am literally on my first day of starting to learn drums and your lesson immediately gave me the ability to break the cycle of my right hand and foot following each other. Thank you! I have a lot to learn but so far this was the most frustrating thing!

  • @emmanueljimenez7921
    @emmanueljimenez7921 4 роки тому +137

    Other foo’steaching drums : “Your independence is getting better just keep practicing man”
    Rob: “your independence sucks, but ima show you how to fix it”

  • @akshgpt7
    @akshgpt7 2 роки тому +124

    9:44 first exercise
    11:04 second exercise
    12:24 third exercise

    • @2ysur
      @2ysur Рік тому +6

      thanks so much

    • @user-xn7ix9uf5g
      @user-xn7ix9uf5g Рік тому +17

      Took man 9 mins to get to the point

    • @prod.bydiaz6998
      @prod.bydiaz6998 Рік тому +5

      nah the whole vid helps

    • @akshgpt7
      @akshgpt7 Рік тому +1

      Bro they're just timestamps for practicing later

    • @prod.bydiaz6998
      @prod.bydiaz6998 Рік тому

      @@akshgpt7 i was talking to homeboy 2613

  • @MatrockRecords
    @MatrockRecords 3 роки тому +12

    Love that he apologized to the snare at the beginning.

  • @5150engr
    @5150engr 4 роки тому +5

    I love this guy as a teacher. I hope his channel blows up.

  • @patrickkirwan2870
    @patrickkirwan2870 4 роки тому +9

    Love this for my beginner daughter (and myself)!!!! Absolutely fantastic. Would love to see a video on independent left foot hi-hat work. Thanks for what you do, man. You are making a difference in the beautiful world of music!!

  • @nathanielnicholson559
    @nathanielnicholson559 2 роки тому

    I've been playing for 35 years and your approach and delivery are always like an epiphany, fresh and new. So glad you're doing this for us all. seeing you playing live has become a goal for me. Sick, sick, sick.

  • @Kathanis
    @Kathanis 2 роки тому +5

    I had this issue for a bit and discovered this trick on my own, but stopped playing for a couple months because I didn’t think I was teaching myself correctly. Glad to see I was right! Can’t wait to use these example practices you showed us, this is the one thing that’s really given me a hard time

  • @zbqb84a
    @zbqb84a 4 роки тому +3

    Man, your delivery is second to none. Love these videos.

  • @johnbaker3375
    @johnbaker3375 Рік тому +20

    You have a gift for teaching Rob. I took lessons back in the 80's from a very, very good drummer. The problem was he wasn't a very good teacher. He assumed I knew things he was talking about when I didn't, showed me things instead of taking the time to make sure I understood them. I ended up being completely overwhelmed and discouraged. Now I'm turning fifty in a few months and am picking up the drums again after a thirty year layoff. I have been researching online instructors, I plan on picking two or three to follow instruction from. You are the best teacher I've come across by far. You keep it simple and fun without making the lesson feel like a chore. You explain things very well and you inspire me to believe I can start over and do things right this time around. I used to hate practicing, you've made me love it. Thank you so much.

  • @timholzheuer
    @timholzheuer 3 роки тому +7

    Mr. Brown, thank you so much for your videos. I love them! I started drumming again with the age of 40 and a brake for 25 years. I surched for practice videos and find yours. You are my coach now. Greets from Germany.

  • @jabedoben
    @jabedoben Рік тому

    I've been struggling with this for years, and you made it so simple to get it right. Thanks, Rob. Your vids are amazing.

  • @anthonyhumphreys2935
    @anthonyhumphreys2935 2 роки тому +6

    Got to profess how amazingly helpful this video was. I’m a beginner with basic ability, and zero independence of limbs, until I watched this. Been doing the exercises for an hour and I’ve gotten so much better already. So pleased - cheers Rob.

  • @stuartbrown8309
    @stuartbrown8309 4 роки тому +7

    Woke up this morning, thinking I’m going to practise limb independence and see this video! Brilliant stuff

  • @strangersound
    @strangersound 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks, Rob. Lots of drum teachers on UA-cam, but you're the only one I watch regularly. Great lessons, presented clearly, and most importantly...with a great sense of humor. :)

  • @robertdavis4916
    @robertdavis4916 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you sir, this video has Extremely improved my independence. Please keep the knowledge rolling.

  • @steveo1897
    @steveo1897 2 роки тому

    Thank you Rob. This is so helpful and I love your approach and help. Full of soul and giving. Bless you from the UK,

  • @MrMctwisted
    @MrMctwisted 4 роки тому +2

    Well that cowbell just blew my mind. Wow. What a concept. Thank you so much

  • @MendedFuzz
    @MendedFuzz 10 місяців тому +1

    Brilliant! That made it so much easier to grasp.

  • @bollothegreat
    @bollothegreat 4 роки тому

    You're an absolute boss Rob, you're doing amazing work for every drummer. Thank you for the videos man!

  • @goldenwayfarer
    @goldenwayfarer Рік тому

    Easy to understand and effective! I don’t understand why a lot of other drummers make this lesson more complicated than it has to be. This is exactly what I needed.

  • @ndumisoradebe5256
    @ndumisoradebe5256 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much Rob, this really helped me a lot.

  • @marlowmarshall5167
    @marlowmarshall5167 2 роки тому

    I am a Sax/Bass/Keyboard player recently learning drums. You clearly Identified a newbie issue and a practical mechanism to address. Thanks to you and about two weeks of working on your lesson, right and left are vey much independent now. Thanks.

  • @ernieficklin3593
    @ernieficklin3593 3 роки тому +1

    Wow Rob. No one I have seen ever explained this like you just did. I tried this and right off the bat....it worked. Ive been playing for quite a while and just never got good at my independence. In a matter of a few hours, major improvement was made. Thanks dude. Love you videos and attitude 👊🏼

  • @69zenos1
    @69zenos1 4 роки тому +12

    I'm not a drum instructor...but one thing I tell beginners is...learn to RELAX when playing. It helps a whole lot.

    • @stephenryan2676
      @stephenryan2676 Місяць тому

      I think thats sound advice for any single thing in the world ur trynna learn

  • @mattparlier3867
    @mattparlier3867 3 роки тому

    This has helped me so much! Thanks for the tips!

  • @njdrummer7120
    @njdrummer7120 4 роки тому

    Great video Rob. Things happen slowly and thanks to your videos I have the slightest improvements each day. I’m 48 started playing drums 3 years ago and I really enjoy your videos more and more each day. Your left foot independence video is fantastic.

  • @OkieMikester
    @OkieMikester 4 роки тому

    Really enjoy your videos, keep 'em coming!

  • @tommystroupe1289
    @tommystroupe1289 4 роки тому +4

    Been playing a long time Rob,but this is a great exercise regardless,if nothing else,put it in your warm-up routine.u da man!keep thumping them out man!

  • @TheWippywoo
    @TheWippywoo 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the lesson very true I struggle with this so I'll practice your approach

  • @peterknispel4020
    @peterknispel4020 4 роки тому +1

    Great lesson Rob. Really helps me man.

  • @rhythmantic
    @rhythmantic 4 роки тому +50

    Yea, I like playing that stuff that you played at the intro. Love 16th notes but especially 32nd note grooves and after drumming for 56 years that’s what I’m challenged with. What I dig about your’s and other drummers who demonstrate how not to play something is that you can actually play it- that’s quite challenging. Good job Rob as always- you’re a gifted instructor.

    • @jamesmoran7511
      @jamesmoran7511 7 місяців тому

      I bet nobody in the band likes 32nd notes. Sure way to get asked but to come back. Rule 1 is simple. Play less

  • @joelsimon3213
    @joelsimon3213 Рік тому

    Thank you so much! I've unlocked 'em! Now just gotta keep it up everyday.

  • @aleh0507
    @aleh0507 3 роки тому

    You are the best teacher I have seen on the internet so far. Thank you.

  • @spazeack
    @spazeack 4 роки тому

    Great video and explanation. I am sure this technique will help improve my independence for sure. What a great simple way to show what is happening and how to correct it!

  • @annon6904
    @annon6904 2 роки тому +3

    i was 21 when I started playing drums and now i am at my 60s. What 40 years of drumming didnt teach me this video has done it in 15 mins. Bravo

  • @avitolourenco
    @avitolourenco 3 роки тому +6

    Literally did the first tip, and I mastered double off kicks in 10 mins playing for just a week prior

  • @EricT43
    @EricT43 4 роки тому

    That snare drum, awesome. Great lesson as always, Rob, thanks for all you do for the drumming community!

  • @beverleycetin2238
    @beverleycetin2238 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much !!! This is awesome

  • @JoeTraxx
    @JoeTraxx Рік тому

    Thanks for the tip!

  • @jezfredd
    @jezfredd Рік тому

    Me and my 2 very young kids just started learning and your exercises are very helpful and explained well. You have a gift of teaching. Thank you.

  • @jonasbarry8979
    @jonasbarry8979 4 роки тому +2

    The most useable info in a very affordable amount of time. Top notch clarity. Your approach is entertaining but more importantly it is very engaging. I leave feeling like I owe it to myself to work on your lesson. And kinda like I owe it to you too lol

  • @Smitty55dirk
    @Smitty55dirk 3 роки тому

    Loved the call out! 😎 Thx for another great video for us beginners.

  • @LiMuBai
    @LiMuBai 2 роки тому

    What a great teacher and lesson! Thank you

  • @PaulBirm
    @PaulBirm 4 роки тому +3

    Love the sound of the SNARE!!!

  • @itsjohnnymillion
    @itsjohnnymillion 2 роки тому

    This is fantastic insight. Thank you.

  • @lorenmuellemann4327
    @lorenmuellemann4327 Рік тому

    Sounds great thanks beat down ☝️💪❤️💯

  • @zangified0117
    @zangified0117 Рік тому

    Appreciate this video hugely, thanks man!!!

  • @tandl5685
    @tandl5685 Рік тому

    thank you so much, the note above worked for me. 😄

  • @dharmaboy75
    @dharmaboy75 2 роки тому +2

    Dude, this is mind blowing. I was struggling with this today (drumming for less than a month now) and imagining hitting the phantom note in the air is working. I was using my hand as the cymbal in the air and my practice pad while doing the kick pedal pattern. I am going at this slowly but I can't wait to do some off beat funky rhythms.

  • @PeranMe
    @PeranMe 3 роки тому

    Very nice, can’t wait to try this out. Thanks for sharing this!

  • @peedurrnorth2700
    @peedurrnorth2700 4 роки тому

    accurate and easy to follow... thanks much!!!

  • @gothic8
    @gothic8 4 роки тому

    I'm sure you know my wife tried to contact you on your page. She knows you are my "Drum Hero"! Dude this is not just for new drummers at all! It helps me with my recovery from my knee surgeries all day long and fits into multiple drum bounce sequences. You are the best! Thank you so many ways....... for so many people!

  • @DarenCall
    @DarenCall 3 роки тому

    You are the man. Thanks for these videos

  • @terryradford1361
    @terryradford1361 4 роки тому

    Cheers rob Thanks for the comment, really making me rethink my drumming, some excellent advice that really works, making time for daily practise,stay safe

  • @musicmanxii
    @musicmanxii 2 роки тому

    Got the Alesis Strike on a whim last month around Christmas. Been playing guitar/bass and other stringed instruments for like 12 years, your videos have been incredibly helpful for starting off my drumming exploration!

  • @eirikmyhrvold7510
    @eirikmyhrvold7510 Рік тому

    This is great advice, thank you so much :) Envisioning hitting something on the upstroke was definitely a game changer

  • @johndudley278
    @johndudley278 Рік тому

    Love the vibe brother. You Rock!! Thanks for being laid back and real ;)

  • @Junterhack
    @Junterhack 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for this Rob Brown! I just subscribed a week ago and already I can do things (because of your channel) I thought would take much longer to get. I have been teaching myself the guitar through UA-cam for the last 2 years, so I know what I like in a teacher, and you are a great teacher and inspiration!
    This exercise is so effective! Just count slowly, don't give up your, brain will eventually figure it out. I am a total beginner (just bought my first set a week ago at 52) and after a few hours with this exercise I can do this, not great but I can do it:). Practice Sleep Repeat!

  • @leonjohnson5539
    @leonjohnson5539 2 роки тому

    Thanks for that help man 👊💪👍

  • @triffid282
    @triffid282 4 роки тому

    Very helpful. I never thought about the off beat like that before, just did it from feel. will definitely practice with this method. super groovy playing man.

  • @chrispuletz2946
    @chrispuletz2946 3 роки тому

    Thank you for this. I'm a drummer of 30 years, and this is what I needed. Thank you

  • @cristianmk
    @cristianmk 3 роки тому

    Thank you Rob!

  • @kellyrose53
    @kellyrose53 Рік тому

    This is the exact help I was looking for. Thank you

  • @scotts8985
    @scotts8985 2 роки тому

    thanks for this! I had my FIRST drum lesson last night at 50 years old. Drum lover my entire life. My instructor was testing me to see where I was at and I got hung up precisely with this. This will be very helpful.

  • @joshuachristopher9039
    @joshuachristopher9039 Рік тому

    Thanks man helped alot

  • @karlrobison9895
    @karlrobison9895 3 роки тому

    This video really helped me out man! The trick you used with the woodblock helped the most

  • @jocareding533
    @jocareding533 3 роки тому

    Of all the methods I had tried before this one just made click so much faster! Thanks man!

  • @bruce1947
    @bruce1947 9 місяців тому

    Wow that is the single most helpful thing i've ever seen. Within about 20 seconds my drumming improved by about 5% percent.

  • @jath810
    @jath810 4 роки тому +1

    I've always wanted to play so I recently picked up drums. At 57. My independence totally sucks. Beats and fills go pretty well, but anytime you throw in quarter rides it all goes to hell. Practice and patience! I'm picking up a lot of good tips from your videos, thanks man!

  • @sindsygeinuit
    @sindsygeinuit 4 роки тому

    Awesome... Thank you for this most excellent video. I don't feel alone anymore 😃

  • @mikoo4061
    @mikoo4061 4 роки тому +1

    OMG this instantly fixed my feet and hand independence just OMG THANK YOUUUU!!! You earned a sub man!!

  • @tantrum3922
    @tantrum3922 3 роки тому

    Hello I am new to your channel & I needed to share these exercises are amazing. As I continue to practice these my independence is improving bigtime. Thank you so much...

  • @mcaralte3043
    @mcaralte3043 3 роки тому

    Love you Rob..You teach me many things...

  • @mikesidney4578
    @mikesidney4578 3 роки тому

    Thank you, Rob.

  • @loumonte658
    @loumonte658 4 роки тому +1

    Outstanding lesson. Wish I had known this years ago. It would have moved things so much quicker.

  • @Marozzo1536
    @Marozzo1536 4 роки тому

    What perfect timing! I was just struggling with this yesterday and thinking about how to fix it. Yes, my limb independence sucks--but hey, I'm a beginning drummer so pretty much everything sucks. I love all of the "simple" drills on your channel. Have you ever thought about putting them all into a book?

  • @qd_w
    @qd_w 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much!! This has helped me enormously! I was watching it at half speed and playing along, then .75 then full speed. Thank you!!

  • @rogerwelsh2335
    @rogerwelsh2335 4 роки тому +91

    Awesome presentation of the material. You’re a true teacher. You can flat out play, but that’s not what’s making you a great teacher. Lots of incredible players who can’t teach. Not bashing those guys because teaching is a skill. You got that skill. I could go on and on about what makes your lessons work so well for people studying with you but there is no need to because everybody that comes back to you already knows it.
    Im not a beginner but watched anyway because I wanted to know your approach to independence because I knew your take on this problem would help me approach some other aspect of where I have problems. Practice is obviously indispensable. But the ideas are as critical. How to think about something how to mentally approach something. You can practice all you want and still struggle. Many times it’s looking at something in a different way. I only developed the that basic level of independence shown in this video through frustration and way to much time and effort. I know that if I would have had this video I would not have been frustrated, I wouldn’t have had days of feeling depressed that I would forever suck and it would have come together for me much quicker.
    Thanks for the work you put into this. I personally appreciate you and it also amazes me how there are people like you who sacrifice their time and money to just help a fellow drummer.
    Whether you know it or not, I think you are one of the most important people in the entire professional drum world today. If the was a compiled list made by any industry journal or publication your name should be on it

  • @godwinbssdd
    @godwinbssdd 3 роки тому

    Best drum lesson ever, this unlocks a lot more than just playing bass on off beats

  • @carimbo8604
    @carimbo8604 11 місяців тому

    Cool approach, Rob Brown! Thanks for sharing your expertise.

  • @onebadhombre7158
    @onebadhombre7158 2 роки тому +1

    Great lesson! Imagining that I’m playing an upstroke that can be heard helps a lot! Man this is great stuff

  • @DolkkarToyznstuff
    @DolkkarToyznstuff 4 роки тому

    I've been playing and teaching for quite some time and if it's one thing that I think is important for all teachers, it is to remain teachable. With that said, I really enjoy your approach to teaching and I always enjoy learning other methods. Thanks for sharing.

  • @LegendaryGames420
    @LegendaryGames420 11 місяців тому

    Bruh the one thing that's discouraging me to play.... And you got the right information to keep me going... Thanks man subbed and like for sure!

  • @remander3873
    @remander3873 4 роки тому

    Just started the drums. Finally found a comfortable, stable, controlled grip for me (French). Going to start grooving this week, and independence I know is the main problem I'll encounter with that. Great explanation and exercises. Thanks!

  • @jdmclellan
    @jdmclellan 4 роки тому +3

    wow - I'm self taught for 23 years but this came on via autoplay. I remember being 10 years old and imagining I was hitting another hihat on the upstrokes to fix this. it worked! thanks for the nostalgia :D

  • @abundantYOUniverse
    @abundantYOUniverse Рік тому

    I have wondered about this for forty years, thanks!

  • @mmmnuts5645
    @mmmnuts5645 4 роки тому

    thanks for beginner level lessons!

  • @Cockraine
    @Cockraine 4 роки тому +1

    I Rob, I've just stumble on your channel and man, already givin me pointers that helps alot. I'm a new drummer, beginner and I'm 59 years old. Always wanted to play drums, always been interested in this instrument but never really played one. Time, money, family etc always had things that prevented me to play but now, I can. I'm great fan of Mr.Neil Peart of Rush, who just past away recently sadly. Been praticing , air drumming for a long long time. I am just going through your videos right now. I'm french....oui oui lolll. Love the way you explain things, is clear and precise. I'm in. :)

  • @rhoelg
    @rhoelg 4 роки тому

    best ever free lesson on the topic! i use melodics on vdrums it has exercises like this too, i kept repeating im getting progress, he's absolutely right repetition is patience are all you need... heck and drums of course!

  • @toboalpha_drums
    @toboalpha_drums 2 роки тому

    Perfect demonstration here !

  • @serenbarnett7074
    @serenbarnett7074 Рік тому

    ty this helps so much

  • @RishTDC
    @RishTDC 4 роки тому

    Thanks. This helps a lot.

  • @2ndAveScents
    @2ndAveScents 3 місяці тому

    Most valuable drum lesson on the internet for me so far. Just got my e-kit and haven’t played in 12 years and probably only played 12 hours maybe 10 times before so I’m starting over basically. I’ve been looking for a video on independence that made it click for me and just you showing your understanding of what’s happening showed me you’d have have the answer to fix it

  • @nolanp.6831
    @nolanp.6831 Рік тому

    It’s cool bc the first tip u gave u did naturally to teach myself. Wow. Good insight! Glad I’m on the right track!

  • @HeiterProductions
    @HeiterProductions Рік тому

    Thank god for this video! Sooo helpful! 😄

  • @jimvinelli7114
    @jimvinelli7114 3 роки тому +4

    Thx Rob! always loved percussion. 56 years old and finally giving drums a try. Your beginner are very helpful!

  • @stevem457
    @stevem457 4 роки тому

    Great stuff!