How to Fix that Stupid Weak Hand!

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  • A detailed and helpful lesson on how you can bring that weak hand up to the same level as your strong one! Great lesson for beginner and intermediate drummers. It's a full one so pull up a chair and a practice pad! SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL for more great free drum lessons, tips advice and cool product reviews.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 589

  • @RobBeatdownBrown
    @RobBeatdownBrown  4 роки тому +440

    *I had the feeling that this video would help out a lot of people. Weak hands suck. So let's get to fixin' it!* 🤓🤘🏽🥁

    • @TJOnSkins
      @TJOnSkins 4 роки тому +3

      Rob Brown What if you’re a cross dominant drummer still wanting to improve your hands overall? Meaning you don’t have a weak hand so to speak. I’m left hand dominant on a right hand setup and right hand dominant on a left handed setup.

    • @williamsmith8918
      @williamsmith8918 4 роки тому +1

      Rob Brown what are you doing with the right hand when you add it at 8:40?

    • @alexmorgan1728
      @alexmorgan1728 4 роки тому

      Rob Brown thank you really appreciate this

    • @lucanuzzi4365
      @lucanuzzi4365 4 роки тому +1

      @@williamsmith8918 Seems to be just the classic and basic single roll rudiment (16th notes) with the 1st note (i.e. the left hand) accented --> Lrlr Lrlr Lrlr Lrlr....etc.

    • @charlyfreedomdammit
      @charlyfreedomdammit 4 роки тому

      Definitely, Bro. Thanks!...

  • @kygebongo
    @kygebongo 3 роки тому +91

    The PILLOW was really useful. I usually cry into it...when I realise how much work I still have to do.

  • @Szpongiel007
    @Szpongiel007 4 роки тому +376

    Developing speed (wrists); 5:33
    Developing speed (fingers); 9:50
    Developing rebound; 15:14
    Developing control; 18:28
    Developing power; 21:40

  • @kennethquinn843
    @kennethquinn843 4 роки тому +201

    Thanks for your lessons. I,m homeless and play in the street. My drum pad is my bicycle seat When I go broke till summer and get my kit I will use your lessons to practice in a cemetery. Then take your knowledge I,ve gain to the public. Thank you

  • @willis76
    @willis76 3 роки тому +59

    I'm 73 and still working on the weak hand, although with arthritis this will help loosen up both hands. Keep playing, moving and learning, it's great mental and physical exercise for us young guys! Great videos and thank you Rob!

    • @lujia6625
      @lujia6625 2 роки тому

      :)

    • @brub5174
      @brub5174 Рік тому

      Hope that is working out for you. I have arthritis aswell and it feels like taking a step forward and 2 back 😑

    • @ellenmeilee
      @ellenmeilee Рік тому +1

      I’m not a kit drummer but I am learning snare after playing surdo for years in samba bands. Snare has exposed all my weaknesses and poor form. Your videos are amazing. Thank you. They will help me a lot.

  • @TheBinaryUniverse
    @TheBinaryUniverse 4 роки тому +15

    Hi Rob, I from England, a 72 year old, self taught, ex semi professional drummer. I always had a great feel for the rhythm and groove but never really learned how to play correctly. Just lately I've been viewing some of your videos and I must say you have opened up a host of possible ways for me to improve dramatically, whereas before, to me, there was no hope of getting my singles and doubles right, let alone a proper, fast paradiddle which was out for the question. I am now working on these things and showing some immediate improvement. I shall continue to do so. You have inspired me Rob and thank you so much for providing these insights to drumming completely free of charge. I've met too many drummers over the years who want to keep these things a black art just to show off and be better than you. I thank you for your generosity in that regard.

  • @saltysaltine
    @saltysaltine 4 роки тому +879

    Sounds silly.... but learn to brush your teeth with your weak hand. It helps reinforce the weak hand learning process

    • @drummerboy0620
      @drummerboy0620 4 роки тому +27

      I believe it

    • @NikkLiberos
      @NikkLiberos 4 роки тому +34

      Dude! Never thought of that!!!!

    • @IzthatafaC
      @IzthatafaC 4 роки тому +58

      I recently started doing a lot with my left hand that I usually do with my right and I got to say, the left is becoming more responsive every day!

    • @wsc614
      @wsc614 4 роки тому +26

      I've been doing that for 5 weeks now - every day... It really is an eye-opening exercise. It's a clumsy jabbing, it takes extra time, but I will keep going.

    • @OCCULTATributeToTHECULT
      @OCCULTATributeToTHECULT 4 роки тому +18

      Dude, I just read "Brush Your Teeth" and was lke WTF... I need to read faster.

  • @robinsonbalbuena9958
    @robinsonbalbuena9958 4 роки тому +24

    The idea of covering half of the pad with a towel is genius. Thanks a lot man, really helpful.

    • @michaeleagle2
      @michaeleagle2 4 роки тому

      I was blown away by how simple, but how effective.... Haven't heard anything like it... MIND BLOWN!!

    • @bodhi9464
      @bodhi9464 3 роки тому +1

      Robinson Balbuena when I was a kid I used to use telephone directories and a bit of lino (old school 😂) as my practice pad .. not as much rebound which made me work harder ... things we do to play ! 🇦🇺

  • @nqmt9968
    @nqmt9968 4 роки тому +105

    I've been practicing with a towel on my practice pad for 20minutes
    My doubles increased from 180bpm to 230bpm... 😮

  • @jgdevoe
    @jgdevoe 4 роки тому +82

    Totally love Rob Brown. He has such an easy going style and his stuff really works. I'm retired and new to drumming. Filling a life time desire and Rob helping me do just that.

    • @kylemandes9525
      @kylemandes9525 4 роки тому +5

      That's awesome!

    • @nudnick1627
      @nudnick1627 4 роки тому +7

      He talks to you like a normal person and is straightforward. His tuning vids are my favorite amongst the 4 million on the UA-cam. Do this, flip it over, do this, that's it done.

    • @conorm2524
      @conorm2524 4 роки тому +1

      Join a band.

    • @goodfoot71
      @goodfoot71 3 роки тому +2

      Am retired too and enjoy playing

    • @bodhi9464
      @bodhi9464 3 роки тому +1

      So awesome mate ... Love hearing these stories ... I’m back after nearly 3 decades ... bought myself a new kit and absolutely loving it ... 🥁 🇦🇺

  • @charlesavino8826
    @charlesavino8826 3 роки тому +3

    I've been playing drums since 1966 and I return to this video over and over again. It's the quest, the journey, not the end game fellow drummers, Rob rules.

  • @djmoosie7237
    @djmoosie7237 2 роки тому +1

    Holy ****. I have UIL On Friday, { It’s Wednesday }, And I play snare, My left hand is weak. And within the first two exercises, I- I couldn’t tell the difference anymore, There was no high pitch with the left hand, There was no weak hand- I- Thank you man, You’re a lifesaver 🙇🏽‍♀️🙇🏽‍♀️🙇🏽‍♀️💚

  • @davemieze9021
    @davemieze9021 4 роки тому +21

    Nothing like having a great instructor in ur hand at all times. Thanks Beatdown! 🙏🏼

  • @georgevtorres960
    @georgevtorres960 4 роки тому +8

    I’m going to give it a try to see how it works will live you feedback later about this training exercise. Thanks Rob awesome video!!!

  • @josephacerra8251
    @josephacerra8251 4 роки тому

    Great advice Rob, makes complete sense, been playing a long time and this has helped tremendously. Thanks again!

  • @JB-pg6ju
    @JB-pg6ju 4 роки тому +10

    By far the best instructional vid on youtube

  • @jmichaelurban609
    @jmichaelurban609 3 роки тому +3

    This is super-helpful Rob, and now part of my practice routine. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us beginner drummers!

  • @JS45678
    @JS45678 4 роки тому +14

    Ugghhhh....This video was meant for me Dr Beatdown. When I hit my snare or hat w my dominant paw, it sounds thunderous. When I hit w my weak paw, it sounds awful.
    Clicking play...hoping for solution. 🥁🤠🥁

  • @maclancastermusic4757
    @maclancastermusic4757 3 роки тому

    So thankful for you and your videos, Rob! 🙏🏼

  • @j.wat.3437
    @j.wat.3437 2 роки тому +2

    Yesterday I dedicated 4 hrs of working on Rob's techniques. Man this works, my lefty is a monster now. It has awaken and has become the right! Thanks Beat Down!

  • @lukeperine8246
    @lukeperine8246 4 роки тому +1

    These videos are going to be so helpful to stay focused during all this down time. Thanks for keeping them coming!

  • @Jrod720
    @Jrod720 4 роки тому

    Rob your lessons are amazing. Thank you for posting!

  • @jeremybow604
    @jeremybow604 4 роки тому +1

    This is an excellent lesson. Thank you for being so generous as to share it with all of us on the interwebs.

  • @CMO357
    @CMO357 4 роки тому +16

    Rob,
    Love your approach to teaching and ability to relate to drummers like myself who need technique focus. I went through this exercise this morning and really felt the burn on my weak hand in a short amount of time. Very excited about seeing the results as time goes on. Thanks for being out there and serving the drumming community. Peace!

  • @traenolin2556
    @traenolin2556 4 роки тому +6

    Rob, your a fantastic teacher and you have helped my playing immensely. Thank you.

  • @CarlaDEllis
    @CarlaDEllis 4 роки тому

    Thank you Rob! Your videos are helping me so much!!!
    Big ups for sharing!!!

  • @theamazingt4r468
    @theamazingt4r468 3 роки тому

    Thank you for this!

  • @marsluren1610
    @marsluren1610 3 роки тому

    Thanks for putting these videos out

  • @ChBeats-uk9wq
    @ChBeats-uk9wq 3 роки тому

    Great advice! Thank you!

  • @majkl9978
    @majkl9978 4 роки тому

    Thanks Rob, this helped me immensely

  • @safetyofficer7759
    @safetyofficer7759 4 роки тому

    I'll definitely give this a try! Thank you Rob Brown!

  • @terrellgoldsmith206
    @terrellgoldsmith206 4 роки тому +1

    Man your awesome bro....much luv. Thanx!!😎💯💪🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @jackbrooks178
    @jackbrooks178 4 роки тому +1

    Super useful video as always man. Cheers!

  • @Mars-
    @Mars- 4 роки тому

    Thanks for your contribution man.
    Good video!👌🏼

  • @donaldsickles4486
    @donaldsickles4486 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks rob! I just recently lost the use of my left hand. Glad you gave me this advice! Thanks man!

  • @jacoferr02
    @jacoferr02 2 роки тому

    You are a great teacher Rob! Thank you!

  • @edwardadams8805
    @edwardadams8805 4 роки тому +4

    I love how you keep it simple and real , thanks man you have some great tips , broke my left wrist years ago then joined the army and didn’t play for 24 years got back into drumming and a band after I retired and had left hand week issues this is going to help a lot thanks

  • @ryanx9372
    @ryanx9372 3 роки тому

    Gonna start right away...thank you!!

  • @pez73
    @pez73 4 роки тому

    Thanks for another terrific instructional video Rob. Proper and high quality drum lessons, for free! Too good to be true, you’re one of a kind bruv. 👏👏

  • @seventhquarter
    @seventhquarter 4 роки тому +1

    Great one.. I started looking into your sessions lately. You get to the core of all drumming aspects and present it in a very understandable and practical way, and in my opinion, you are no lesser than someone doing phd. on drumming. I actually do find your sessions very encouraging. Keep it up. I shall be following always.😊

  • @Nijoto
    @Nijoto 4 роки тому

    Another exceptional tutorial. Outstanding, Rob! Thanks, mate.

  • @jmpk2398
    @jmpk2398 4 роки тому +3

    I have needed this Thank you

  • @markloehr2521
    @markloehr2521 4 роки тому

    Right on man. Your lessons are very helpful. My favorite on UA-cam. Thank you!👊

  • @miguelsaavedrums
    @miguelsaavedrums 3 роки тому

    Quality stuff right here. Thanks man!

  • @Scott.B70
    @Scott.B70 Рік тому

    Man, Iove your tips. Thank you!

  • @raybennett8399
    @raybennett8399 4 роки тому +1

    I haven't played drums in 20 plus years this is exactly what I needed thank you so much

  • @galaknoise7279
    @galaknoise7279 4 роки тому

    I love your videos man!! Thanks for doing all you do! Appreciate the hell outta you dawg

  • @alain026
    @alain026 3 роки тому +4

    I just got my kit 3 days ago and all I have been doing is following ur tutorials and playing all day long... I’ve learned a lot so far and am sure I won’t make any bad habits by learning it propperly from the start! Thanks mann!!

  • @bodhi9464
    @bodhi9464 3 роки тому

    Thanks Rob - this will really help - always appreciated 🙏🏼🥁🇦🇺

  • @drawwithbeektor6329
    @drawwithbeektor6329 3 роки тому

    Your videos are great, man. Thank you. 🤙🏽

  • @kennypierce3970
    @kennypierce3970 4 роки тому

    Thank you. Good stuff !

  • @DanTheHuman_
    @DanTheHuman_ 3 роки тому +4

    This really helped thank you! I can left sided cerebral palsy so my hand is even weaker then the “normal” person I will definitely try these :)

  • @jesselauriault8416
    @jesselauriault8416 Рік тому

    I'm doing these exercises for both my weak hands haha! Love your stuff Rob, since discovering your channel a few months ago, everything drum related has changed with improvement!

  • @jordanbohuslavicky8230
    @jordanbohuslavicky8230 4 роки тому

    finally video i need ...exactly my prob.. i will practice all this stuff 3-4 hours a day ..Thank you Rob

  • @redsoxtoni
    @redsoxtoni 4 роки тому

    This is great stuff! Thanks for the awesome lesson. You are a generous teacher! Thanks dude, these are the best vids!!! 🤘😀👍

  • @elijahfaith7480
    @elijahfaith7480 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you Rob..i have a weak hand ..what you just showed me will help me sooo much! Thank you!!! 😁🤘🏽🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱💜💜🥁🥁🥁

  • @edwhite7475
    @edwhite7475 4 роки тому +40

    wow THIS is JUST what i needed- right on time....thank you Dr Beatdown.

  • @canturgan
    @canturgan 4 роки тому

    I'll try it. Thanks Rob.

  • @Slipknot55566
    @Slipknot55566 Рік тому

    Thank you for this it really helped

  • @drewanderson7175
    @drewanderson7175 3 роки тому

    I’ve watched a bunch of your videos. You’re super smart, great player, cool guy and articulate information well. Thanks man!!

  • @stinkbud2
    @stinkbud2 4 роки тому

    Cool vid Rob thank you something I need to work on.
    Just to say thank you and help you out a bit I’ve ordered a cool t shirt.
    👍🤘🤘

  • @briancollins8144
    @briancollins8144 Рік тому

    Great lessons man! Thank You!

  • @geradactyl2874
    @geradactyl2874 4 роки тому

    awesome video and very helpful, thanks man!

  • @JuanAlvarez-ew4zi
    @JuanAlvarez-ew4zi 4 роки тому +2

    At last! just been drumming for a couple weeks and my #1 issue is my left hand seems to belong to some else. Been through quite some online material online that's supposed to be for beginners, but nowhere I found somethins for this issue that I'm pretty sure hinders 100% begginers' progress.
    Big Thanks!

  • @deannemaree2704
    @deannemaree2704 4 роки тому +1

    thanks so much Rob you're just as good a teacher as u r a drummer

  • @dataslipsen
    @dataslipsen 4 роки тому

    Super cool exercises! Thanks man. 🥁

  • @sticktoyourdrums8177
    @sticktoyourdrums8177 4 роки тому +1

    I left handed my kit and have been trying to play left handed. I love watching drummers like Blake Richardson who switch from cross over to open handed in the middle of songs. It’s done wonders for my normal playing.

  • @miikakyllonen5871
    @miikakyllonen5871 4 роки тому +2

    Hey Rob. I haven't played the kit in half a decade, and have been missing it dearly for a while now. I've had a practice pad for some time, but never got to using it. Ever since I was introduced to your videos I've been using it daily. Feeling the progress, the sticks feel good in my hands again. Can't wait to get back into playing properly. I want to thank you for helping me rekindle my passion for drumming. Your lessons are very insightful and informative, and funny too. All the best!

  • @NotRudolf
    @NotRudolf 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks alot Bro!

  • @stevew5146
    @stevew5146 4 роки тому

    Dr. Beatdown, thank you. You are one he_ _ of a teacher.

  • @althewicked
    @althewicked 2 роки тому

    Really nice one! Thank you very much!

  • @kielhall8363
    @kielhall8363 4 роки тому +1

    Brother Brown lesson learned much thanks please keep helping us 🥁

  • @stevelord5731
    @stevelord5731 4 роки тому +1

    I love the way you teach!
    You talk and demonstrate at the same time! Absolutely brilliant!
    I wish all drummers would watch the way you teach.
    Keep it up! Your awesome and have helped me so much with my drumming.

  • @MoSmoothBallroomer
    @MoSmoothBallroomer 3 роки тому

    Excellent instructions !!!

  • @maxprime6800
    @maxprime6800 3 роки тому

    Great video man! Thanks!

  • @hoover8699
    @hoover8699 3 роки тому

    Thanks Rob. Friday night, in my garage at about 10:45 pm and watching a number of your videos.

  • @SoyJoseMora
    @SoyJoseMora 2 роки тому

    Very helpful video. Thank you.

  • @mitchcornacchia968
    @mitchcornacchia968 3 роки тому

    THANKS VERY HELPFUL

  • @MacMic333
    @MacMic333 4 роки тому

    Thaz cool Rob.Thanks

  • @janvecerka7207
    @janvecerka7207 4 роки тому

    My left hand looks exactly like urs! Thank you for the video, I was going crazy bc I thought I was doing something wrong technique wise, good to know that I just need to focus on strengthening that left!

  • @pauldonnelly9467
    @pauldonnelly9467 3 роки тому +1

    love these vids!! as a self taught drummer for 25 years i have learned more from your vids than any of the other instructors out there. I think its because you teach how to approach playing, giving practical advice. Your vid on the Purdie Shuffle is a great example.

  • @johnnunez9750
    @johnnunez9750 3 роки тому

    I love the way you explain thank you fore this lesson

  • @sunman108
    @sunman108 3 роки тому

    Very useful material, thank you!

  • @felipegonzalez7972
    @felipegonzalez7972 3 роки тому

    Hey Rob I want to say thanks for all your videos. My drum professor says you speak the truth and I find your lessons very helpful and fun! Keep it up and greetings from Costa Rica!

  • @M5CompJr
    @M5CompJr Рік тому

    My god. I literally had an epiphany after tapping both hands in unison 🤯
    Thanks Rob 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @leger205
    @leger205 Рік тому

    you're a very good teacher. Thank you so much

  • @willpleasant19
    @willpleasant19 4 роки тому

    Really, really helpful. The 1st exercise is great, builds speed but has a great natural grove so its easy to tell when it gets sloppy. Best video I've seen since Pocaro's break down of the 1/2 time shuffle

  • @tomjackson8895
    @tomjackson8895 4 роки тому +1

    Great information Rob! This has been a big problem for me, having what I call a lazy hand.

  • @PsyChAoS_
    @PsyChAoS_ 3 роки тому

    Ive been playing for 15 years and just enjoy watching these videos even me being a experienced drummer im still learning 15 years later. your 100% with alot of stuff great work!!

  • @jefflyon2020
    @jefflyon2020 3 роки тому

    This guys approach, simplicity and stripped down method is great, easy to follow, covers every angle and its free and gone are the feathered back mullets and monster sets with crazy wild solos and the step by step breakdown for two hours after the fun stops .What Bozzio and Weckyl certainly are amazing and impressive, their sheer wizardry can also intimidate drummers, this guy eases all fears and assumptions and clearly provides solutions to specific issues every drummer encounters , priceless solutions for free!

  • @Hartmanng1
    @Hartmanng1 4 роки тому

    Super!! i started just recently, but it is very helpful!! Thank you so much!!

  • @bryncornejo2506
    @bryncornejo2506 4 роки тому

    this video helps me a lot. I am a left handed and it is quite hard to play a drum kit. more power for this channel!

  • @Babybombon95
    @Babybombon95 4 роки тому

    Thanks Rob... I wish I had your videos decades ago. After two albums that went nowhere finally LOL I'm learning how to fix my weak hand thanks again man keep it up

  • @scottmitchell555
    @scottmitchell555 5 місяців тому +1

    Rob… I’d like to personally thank you for all the AMAZING videos you’ve published. I like everything about your approach to teaching. You’re able to keep it real, interesting and practical. Thanks again for all your inspiration!! You da BOMB!!

  • @gtamediaproductions1
    @gtamediaproductions1 4 роки тому

    Thank you Rob

  • @rickyhamilton1459
    @rickyhamilton1459 3 роки тому

    Man I want to thank you so much I’ve been drumming 30yrs started taking lessons when I was 11yrs old I’m 44 now and you’ve helped me tremendously I enjoy watching your videos you give great tips and make everything simple to follow thanks for what you’re doing!

  • @terryvitanza28
    @terryvitanza28 2 роки тому

    Such a good video! Thank you so much for this! :-)

  • @jjwatty699
    @jjwatty699 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks Rob, started playin drums when the Beatles came out,many moons ago,never took lessons just thought all was cool.Now I am up in age and after playin guitar for a few years ,I have neglected my drumming. I dusted them off because a few guys wanted to jam on the Blues and realized how out of shape I am. Your videos are what i needed to retune my skills, and take an interest in them again. Thanks again and keep up the good work.

  • @williamking6939
    @williamking6939 4 роки тому

    Thank you!

  • @chadcunningham7363
    @chadcunningham7363 3 роки тому

    Thanks Rob! I really appreciate these fundamental videos. I just grabbed a new kit for the first time in 12 years because of kids and time! I’m wanting to start off better. Appreciate your help!