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

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  • 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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  • @ifilmalways7122
    @ifilmalways7122 4 ปีที่แล้ว +301

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

    • @FBI-mi3tr
      @FBI-mi3tr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @dustinford18
      @dustinford18 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @sa1laway
    @sa1laway 3 ปีที่แล้ว +559

    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.🤟😁

  • @Schism404
    @Schism404 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +49

    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!

  • @HarakiriRock
    @HarakiriRock หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You know someone's a badass drummer when they can build an epic groove using just kick, snare, and hi hat. I've recognized my lack of independence as a major road block and it's driving me crazy. Gonna start practicing these exercises asap. Thanks for the lessons man.

  • @emmanueljimenez7921
    @emmanueljimenez7921 4 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    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”

  • @MatrockRecords
    @MatrockRecords 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Love that he apologized to the snare at the beginning.

  • @akshgpt7
    @akshgpt7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +142

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

    • @2ysur
      @2ysur ปีที่แล้ว +6

      thanks so much

    • @user-xn7ix9uf5g
      @user-xn7ix9uf5g ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Took man 9 mins to get to the point

    • @prod.bydiaz6998
      @prod.bydiaz6998 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      nah the whole vid helps

    • @akshgpt7
      @akshgpt7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bro they're just timestamps for practicing later

    • @prod.bydiaz6998
      @prod.bydiaz6998 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@akshgpt7 i was talking to homeboy 2613

  • @johnbaker3375
    @johnbaker3375 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    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.

  • @69zenos1
    @69zenos1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    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 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @5150engr
    @5150engr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @stuartbrown8309
    @stuartbrown8309 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @midplanewanderer9507
    @midplanewanderer9507 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    The best teachers know how to impart useful drills that are _musical_ as well.
    You are definitely one of them, Mr. Brown.
    Those first two runs have such _wicked_ groove-potential right there; but the concept didn't properly start carving itself into my brain and spinal cord until I slowed the tempo waaaaay down. Like, waking up still blind-drunk-in-a-strange-dark-room, slow.
    Took about 40 minutes to get up-to speed, for the initial 're-programming' to 'take.' Your lessons are freaky-addictive! Glad I found your channel. You're a helluva teacher!

  • @annon6904
    @annon6904 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @anthonyhumphreys2935
    @anthonyhumphreys2935 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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.

  • @ShadowXero
    @ShadowXero 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I NEEDED this video badly. It gets annoying when my arm and leg syncs up. Thank you so much.

  • @rhythmantic
    @rhythmantic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @MendedFuzz
    @MendedFuzz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant! That made it so much easier to grasp.

  • @jabedoben
    @jabedoben ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @itsjohnnymillion
    @itsjohnnymillion 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is fantastic insight. Thank you.

  • @steveo1897
    @steveo1897 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @rogerwelsh2335
    @rogerwelsh2335 4 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    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

  • @aarondozier4101
    @aarondozier4101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Mannnn...Rob, you're too cool dude....when you dropped that wood block at the end of 7:30....all I could do was laugh!!! Great stuff bro!

  • @beverleycetin2238
    @beverleycetin2238 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much !!! This is awesome

  • @patrickkirwan2870
    @patrickkirwan2870 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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!!

  • @avitolourenco
    @avitolourenco 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @strangersound
    @strangersound 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @zbqb84a
    @zbqb84a 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @joelsimon3213
    @joelsimon3213 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @PeranMe
    @PeranMe 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @JoeTraxx
    @JoeTraxx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tip!

  • @zangified0117
    @zangified0117 ปีที่แล้ว

    Appreciate this video hugely, thanks man!!!

  • @samuelvidal1805
    @samuelvidal1805 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your videos, Thanks!

  • @jonasbarry8979
    @jonasbarry8979 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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

  • @mattparlier3867
    @mattparlier3867 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @robertdavis4916
    @robertdavis4916 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @OkieMikester
    @OkieMikester 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoy your videos, keep 'em coming!

  • @Smitty55dirk
    @Smitty55dirk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @DarenCall
    @DarenCall 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are the man. Thanks for these videos

  • @nathanielnicholson559
    @nathanielnicholson559 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @njdrummer7120
    @njdrummer7120 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @nolanp.6831
    @nolanp.6831 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @lorenmuellemann4327
    @lorenmuellemann4327 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds great thanks beat down ☝️💪❤️💯

  • @leonjohnson5539
    @leonjohnson5539 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for that help man 👊💪👍

  • @peterknispel4020
    @peterknispel4020 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great lesson Rob. Really helps me man.

  • @abundantYOUniverse
    @abundantYOUniverse ปีที่แล้ว

    I have wondered about this for forty years, thanks!

  • @morbidfollower
    @morbidfollower 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos man

  • @davidskirk7355
    @davidskirk7355 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Rob, I feel like you've been watching me play drums or something 😂😂😂😂 every problem has been plauging me since I started playing, cant wait to try out these tips! Thanks for making this content, I truly appreciate your instruction and you always inspire me to learn more!

    • @paulmorton2945
      @paulmorton2945 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      100% agree with that David! 😂

  • @cristianmk
    @cristianmk 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Rob!

  • @mcaralte3043
    @mcaralte3043 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @aleh0507
    @aleh0507 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @damibrudi9069
    @damibrudi9069 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you man! 🔥

  • @HeiterProductions
    @HeiterProductions ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank god for this video! Sooo helpful! 😄

  • @toboalpha_drums
    @toboalpha_drums 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect demonstration here !

  • @LiMuBai
    @LiMuBai 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great teacher and lesson! Thank you

  • @karlrobison9895
    @karlrobison9895 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ndumisoradebe5256
    @ndumisoradebe5256 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @teddibiase8442
    @teddibiase8442 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Solid session. My 1st time with you. The examples make sense. Enjoy your approach. Watching you is more valuable to me than other teachers preaching thru an exercise. You certainly can play. The visuals are helpful. The hitting the bell in the upstroke is a good ref point for learners like me.
    Looking forward to more of your insights . Thank you.

  • @LegendaryGames420
    @LegendaryGames420 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @carimbo8604
    @carimbo8604 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @herb_5242
    @herb_5242 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brillant, thanks!

  • @bollothegreat
    @bollothegreat 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @joshuachristopher9039
    @joshuachristopher9039 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks man helped alot

  • @jezfredd
    @jezfredd ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @EricT43
    @EricT43 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @justinsymanietz2844
    @justinsymanietz2844 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I have only been playing for a few months and this was one of the first problems I recognized that I wanted to fix straight off. I used When the Levee Breaks as a model. Thanks for the exercises, these are great! Going to practice them now.

    • @kellyt5187
      @kellyt5187 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Exact same here!

  • @johndudley278
    @johndudley278 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @tandl5685
    @tandl5685 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @marlowmarshall5167
    @marlowmarshall5167 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @terryradford1361
    @terryradford1361 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent Rob, cant beat it, Many Thanks

    • @terryradford1361
      @terryradford1361 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rob breaks down the lessons to the simplest form and then adds and then improvises, time, patience and lots of practice, Thanks for your like comment.

  • @spazeack
    @spazeack 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @golfandvinyl
    @golfandvinyl 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another good video Rob. 👍✌️🥁

  • @kellyrose53
    @kellyrose53 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @timholzheuer
    @timholzheuer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @charleshurt4863
    @charleshurt4863 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for giving us this little nugget.

  • @Kathanis
    @Kathanis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @Blastfence1
    @Blastfence1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent!

  • @christopherhoffman481
    @christopherhoffman481 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Only at 2:00, speechless, truely a master at work! One of my greatest source of inspiration, after Jeff that is!
    Rob, you THE man!
    U the reason I picked up drums again!
    Much love n respect!✌👌

    • @Chiroman527
      @Chiroman527 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chris. Agreed, Rob is the man. He makes it look so easy. Love the way he delivers the message

    • @butchcassidy3373
      @butchcassidy3373 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      One of the best drummer's I know used to be one of the best guitar player I had ever heard. So go for it.

  • @ernieficklin3593
    @ernieficklin3593 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 👊🏼

  • @TheWippywoo
    @TheWippywoo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @freshbutter8607
    @freshbutter8607 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, I learn more in this video that I have learned on all the other videos combined what you said about imagine hitting something on the upstroke of the hi-hat as soon as I started imagining that I got it right off man. Beautiful job. Beautiful job. Beautiful job. That's all I can say man. That analogy will spot on. Thank you so much! Great job!

  • @serenbarnett7074
    @serenbarnett7074 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ty this helps so much

  • @MrMctwisted
    @MrMctwisted 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @jdmclellan
    @jdmclellan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @Epicsburg
    @Epicsburg 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That really helps thanks man

  • @mikesidney4578
    @mikesidney4578 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, Rob.

  • @jocareding533
    @jocareding533 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @randallbrack2130
    @randallbrack2130 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, thank you, thank you!

  • @tommystroupe1289
    @tommystroupe1289 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @goldenwayfarer
    @goldenwayfarer ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @onebadhombre7158
    @onebadhombre7158 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @debralynnpaxton5238
    @debralynnpaxton5238 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, Rob :D

  • @rhoelg
    @rhoelg 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @stevem457
    @stevem457 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff!

  • @eirikmyhrvold7510
    @eirikmyhrvold7510 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Cockraine
    @Cockraine 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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. :)

  • @peedurrnorth2700
    @peedurrnorth2700 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @mikoo4061
    @mikoo4061 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @gothic8
    @gothic8 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @sindsygeinuit
    @sindsygeinuit 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @2ndAveScents
    @2ndAveScents 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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