Hey, great video. Long time drummer here who needs to work on some fundamental technique stuff. I have a problem I was hoping you might be able to help me with, I play match grip by the way: When I play double strokes, I don't have the same feeling of control over the stick with the fingers on my left hand as I do on my right, and the stick doesn't hit the same exact spot on the snare, it sort of moves a bit side to side. Whereas with my right, both hits in the double stroke will be in the exact same spot. My top speed for having clean sounding double strokes is around 120 bpm with 32nd notes. The way I play double strokes is by using my wrist for the first hit, and then my fingers for the second.
Thanks such for the comment! This is a great topic of discussion as well. I have had the same issue with my left hand as well. It will be hard to diagnose without seeing you play, but, make sure your hand is moving straight up and down. I know this seems like a no brainer but my hand has a tendency to twist slightly vs up/down and this cause some movement of the stick.I would say start by using a mirror and watch what your hand is doing, you may think both hands are moving the same but there may be a slight twist which will throw your left stick out of center.The next thing I would look at is how are you holding the stick?(well, really this would be first) I have a few videos on how to hold the stick and hand movement on the channel. I also have students that came to me with somewhat the same issue. To help fix it, first, use the mirror to make sure you're not twisting your hand, then, without sticks, put your hands on a flat surface or your knees and practice moving as you would in a double, using wrist strokes. Don't worry about speed, make sure you move slow and deliberate. Then grab your sticks and do the same, using wrist strokes(don't worry about fingers or bounce). If your hand is doing what mine was, just need a little retraining on the movement. Then bring the rebound stroke back. That's the best advice I can give without seeing you play doubles. If you'd like go deeper, we can. I do have some videos on doubles on my channel too. If you'd like to go deeper, I'm happy to help... Thanks so much for watching!
That's such a great question! Short answer, diddles(2 notes on one hand) are used as turn arounds. So if you are playing right hand lead but want to switch to left, you will use a paradiddle. I will answer more in depth in my next video. Thanks so much for watching and for the question!
Also, If you put two hands on two different sound sources (like the snare & the bell of the ride) & play a paradiddle you quickly understand why drummers like them. Inverting them is also a common thing with drummers.
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Hey, great video. Long time drummer here who needs to work on some fundamental technique stuff. I have a problem I was hoping you might be able to help me with, I play match grip by the way:
When I play double strokes, I don't have the same feeling of control over the stick with the fingers on my left hand as I do on my right, and the stick doesn't hit the same exact spot on the snare, it sort of moves a bit side to side. Whereas with my right, both hits in the double stroke will be in the exact same spot. My top speed for having clean sounding double strokes is around 120 bpm with 32nd notes. The way I play double strokes is by using my wrist for the first hit, and then my fingers for the second.
Thanks such for the comment! This is a great topic of discussion as well. I have had the same issue with my left hand as well. It will be hard to diagnose without seeing you play, but, make sure your hand is moving straight up and down. I know this seems like a no brainer but my hand has a tendency to twist slightly vs up/down and this cause some movement of the stick.I would say start by using a mirror and watch what your hand is doing, you may think both hands are moving the same but there may be a slight twist which will throw your left stick out of center.The next thing I would look at is how are you holding the stick?(well, really this would be first) I have a few videos on how to hold the stick and hand movement on the channel. I also have students that came to me with somewhat the same issue. To help fix it, first, use the mirror to make sure you're not twisting your hand, then, without sticks, put your hands on a flat surface or your knees and practice moving as you would in a double, using wrist strokes. Don't worry about speed, make sure you move slow and deliberate. Then grab your sticks and do the same, using wrist strokes(don't worry about fingers or bounce). If your hand is doing what mine was, just need a little retraining on the movement. Then bring the rebound stroke back.
That's the best advice I can give without seeing you play doubles. If you'd like go deeper, we can. I do have some videos on doubles on my channel too. If you'd like to go deeper, I'm happy to help...
Thanks so much for watching!
@@brandonfaulknermusic I'll do that, thanks for taking the time to help me out.
@@adrianmarkstrom6692 You are very welcome! If you'd like to go deeper let know, my website should be linked. I wish you all the best!
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What is the purpose of a paradiddle? Why force one hand to do two notes in a row when you can just alternate?
That's such a great question! Short answer, diddles(2 notes on one hand) are used as turn arounds. So if you are playing right hand lead but want to switch to left, you will use a paradiddle. I will answer more in depth in my next video. Thanks so much for watching and for the question!
@@brandonfaulknermusic thanks for the reply! I’m a lifelong drummer and somehow never knew this haha
@@ukulayme2 You are very welcome! My next video will be a longer explanation. Thanks for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
Also, If you put two hands on two different sound sources (like the snare & the bell of the ride) & play a paradiddle you quickly understand why drummers like them. Inverting them is also a common thing with drummers.
@@Bill-vy3fx That is a true statement. It's one reason rudiments are important.