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I am 50 and have been a drummer since I was 8, but your explanation of a paradiddle, with the "Diddle" falling on the "RR" or "LL" hand has just taught me the easiest way to remember how\what I am doing\playing. Even a old dog CAN learn a new trick! Thanks for that!
Im a guitar player who just started playing drums. Searching through youtube I have found it difficult to find good lessons until I ran into the drum Professor. In my opinion he is the best teacher around. Big thank you to you brother! Thank you for doing what you do! 🤙
I am a guitarist that gets tired of drum loops. I bought a Roland SPD-30, and am having the time of my life trying to learn and play to my own music. I bought what I understand to be 'the book' on stick control, but what you just showed me has been the best lesson so far. Thank you. You are terrific!
Used to be a drummer in a pipe band. Paradiddles were one of the first rudiments we learned (next to the roll!). They were used constantly thru out the music. Then added flams, accents, drags to REALLY make it interesting. Those days are long past me but still catch myself unconsciously playing them while listening to music while driving!!
Wow being playing that for ever >>> ty for taking me back to the basics Tee hee lol that was the very first thing I was taught when I just was a lil one falling asleep in front of the bass drum as my Fathers band The TeePee Creepers would be practicing
Nicely done. I too was taught by a DIC instructor. He was an absolutely amazing teacher and gave me an incredible foundation of drumming knowledge that I still use today.
Just discovered this channel and immediately subscribed :). You seem to be a honest, down to earth guy. Not about being fancy or (too) impressive. Never had lessons; back in the days when I started playing, internet wasnt common (age 38). The younger ones can develop themselves really fast; perhaps even Too fast by imitation ;). Cheers from the Netherlands.
This is by far the best explanation of doing the parididdle. I’ve only been playing for 1 year. Took 3 months worth of lessons. They never explained it like this. I need to get my speed and rudiments up to par. I play for my church and need to get better. There are so many rudiments to learn. Any guidance on which one to focus on? Thanks!
Holy sh!%! I was just about to right almost verbatim what the guy below me did lol 😂 Yeah thanks for that brotha. Great lesson man. Appreciate ya👊🏻 I’ve avoided the paradiddle like the plague for decades but now when I get home tonight I’m going to break it down like you showed and grind out some practice time on this. I can play them just have a very low ceiling tempo wise. I’m hoping this will get me over the hump. Thanks again 🙏🏻👊🏻👍🏻
haha avoiding like the plague!! Got a laugh on that one! I know exactly what you mean haha.... doing paradiddles this way makes it more fun! Plus you have a vision of what to do and how to practice. let me know how you progress with them!
wow .....thank you , you have literally just taught me to paradiddle.. at full speed and at ease more to the point ...so chuffed thanks again , I've just subscribed keep 'em coming.merry Xmas
I love the content here, and you clearly know your rudiments. This is the first video I have seen of yours so I don't yet know if you've made any modifications to your video recording process, so I may be a little late with this suggestion...but...it sure would be nice to see your foot work as you switch the right hand for the right foot. Also, if you could find some way in the recording of the drum audio to isolate the sounds of your snare from your hi-hat, it would aide in the listeners ability to distinguish the subtly of your rhythm. To my ears they blend together so much it was difficult to hear the distinction between the two... I really like your teaching style!
Thanks so much for your response! I have upgraded audio and added a camera for my foot view. Its still a work in progress and will continuing to upgrade the audio quality.
Thanks so much. I just started playing drums and was trying to look up paradiddles and all the tutorials are like, "Just practice this: BLEARGH!" Leaving me wondering, "Okay, how do I get my hands to do that?" "Pa-Ra-Did-Dle" makes so much more sense now. THAT I can practice.
My instructor, back when I was 15 back in 1984, taught me the paradiddle by teaching me how to play Peggy Sue by Buddy Holly. He said Jerry Allison played it with a whipping down/accent stroke on the R and the L is an UPWARD tap stroke followed by 2 downard RR's. The idea behind the upstroke on the L was to no only help with the coordination by ensuring no "breaks" and smoother transistions between the sticking but also to provide a softer stroke following the accent on the first note. The successive RR's would also be soft strokes. The same principal follows on the LRLL with R being an upstroke. I suppose there's not wrong way to learn this rudiment and it is tricky to master. .
Thanks brother, the rudiments just dazzle people. It's so much fun. if there's anything more fun than drums, surfing or sex, i haven't found it. Thanks for helping me get better.
have always love rudiments..still use the Stone book "Stick Control" all rudiments are buried in the exercises...great exercise is a few bars of single para to double para to triple para...good video ♫♫
hello professor, just started on drums, enjoyed this video! Why does negative criticism stand out more than positive criticism? anyway, great vid, new sub!
I am a drummer of 48 years who never really learned the basic rudiments. I'm 58 now and only recently I finally have a strong desire to learn the rudiments to finally take my drum playing to the next level. The average person hears me on the drum set and thinks I'm an excellent drummer I know I've been stuck at the Mediocre Level all these years because I never took the time to learn the basic rudiments and apply them to my drum playing. I read drum music but because I never really learned the rudiments, ALL THESE YEARS I held myself back from becoming a well-rounded, an excellent drummer.
@@E7MusicSchool Thanks! I'm currently focusing on the Paradiddle rudiments. I'm having trouble getting my speed up while playing the paradiddles. Is there a way to increase my speed?
I was literally just working with a student on the exact same thing! yes there are some amazingly helpful exercises / techniques for that, but I'd have to show you can't really explain it. :) I'm happy to help you with this, drop me an email if you'd like to have a free lesson!
Any one handed exercises or simple tips that will help speed up my left hand/build wrist strength? I've just started learning drums a couple of days ago but have been tapping on random things(with my hands) for a long time. And my right hand is wayyy faster than my left because of it lol. Btw your videos are so great!! You make learning very easy and fun. And I will definitely be practicing these paradiddle rudiments a lot. Seems like it will be very helpful for getting good. Thank you!!
I started the drums last June. And of course the basics that come with it. Thank you for his explanations. My left hand is not precise it's a problem. What to do ?
Hi! I highly recommend you meeting with me in a FREE live drum lesson... email me at jeremy@thedrumprofessor.com .. I look forward to hearing from you!
thanks! My life regret is never marching with a DCI drum line. My high school drum line (Chapel Hill High School) Pleased 2nd in the nation by half a point!
I would like to know how to pick the right pair of drums sticks cause mind feel I don’t know too light too short. I saw and explanation once with the letting the sticks rebound. So I pick up those stick but I can’t get comfortable playing with them.
Can someone point me to a good instructional video that would preface this one? What I'm trying to learn is the optimal way to use the hand/fingers/wrist/arm to be able to get speed on the rudiments. Granted I'm a super beginner but i can't get my left hand to move with any sort of speed to save my life. I'm sure I'm not initiating the movement in the correct manner...
Hi Steve!! I would be honored to help you through this.. if you would like to do a live drum lesson with me, email me at Jeremy@thedrumprofessor.com There's some AWESOME things to help you get this down!
Want to take your drumming to the next level? Ready to finally learn your favorite song on drums…even that hard part?
Now’s your chance! Check out the E7 Drum Membership with full song breakdowns of your favorite songs.
e7-music-school.teachable.com/p/e7-video-course-membership-drums
Enrollment is now open and available at a super low price!
I am 50 and have been a drummer since I was 8, but your explanation of a paradiddle, with the "Diddle" falling on the "RR" or "LL" hand has just taught me the easiest way to remember how\what I am doing\playing.
Even a old dog CAN learn a new trick! Thanks for that!
haha so true!!! When you're ready we should do a live session!!
What the hell you been doing for 42 years? 🤣
How did you not know this?
@@E7MusicSchool I'm learning now and I know that already thanks God, I'm 48, it takes time to get faster though!
@@FLAMANGO12123 very true Bruno! There's nothing you can't do when you put your mind to it
This is absolutely one of the best teachers, especially the song break down lessons. A huge compliment to the Drum Professor!
Rock on! Thanks!!
OMG!!! I'm loving paradiddles now! THANK YOU!!!!! Do more!!! Do MORE!!!!
That's the best instruction for a beginner that I've ever come across!!!
Im a guitar player who just started playing drums. Searching through youtube I have found it difficult to find good lessons until I ran into the drum Professor. In my opinion he is the best teacher around. Big thank you to you brother! Thank you for doing what you do! 🤙
Happy to help! Thanks for the feedback I appreciate it!!
I am a guitarist that gets tired of drum loops. I bought a Roland SPD-30, and am having the time of my life trying to learn and play to my own music. I bought what I understand to be 'the book' on stick control, but what you just showed me has been the best lesson so far. Thank you. You are terrific!
my pleasure!! Keep rocking out!
Boy I need to practice.
or get a drum machine lol
@@ScoopDogg Nooooooooo no drum machine lol
This is the BEST explanation and application I've ever seen...! Thank you
Thanks Joe!!!
I was a dyslexic left handed drummer. It was hopeless, but I played for thirty years and loved it.
That's what it's all about babyyyyyyy
Used to be a drummer in a pipe band. Paradiddles were one of the first rudiments we learned (next to the roll!). They were used constantly thru out the music. Then added flams, accents, drags to REALLY make it interesting.
Those days are long past me but still catch myself unconsciously playing them while listening to music while driving!!
haha nice!! Same here, always drumming in the car
I love your drum kit!!!! And your video!!!!! Thank you brother!!!!!!!!
thanks Joe! My pleasure
I’ve played for sometime and found this very informative and easily explained .., Thank you.
Wow paradiddle practice won't be boring anymore. Thanks
I know EXACTLY what you mean! lol
Wow being playing that for ever >>> ty for taking me back to the basics Tee hee lol that was the very first thing I was taught when I just was a lil one falling asleep in front of the bass drum as my Fathers band The TeePee Creepers would be practicing
thank you sir, your teaching techniques are great.Continue teaching and you re helping kids here in our place. you are heaven sent
thanks Remus! I sure will :)
Thank you for creating this! It is exactly what I needed to help me understand more clearly!
Nicely done. I too was taught by a DIC instructor. He was an absolutely amazing teacher and gave me an incredible foundation of drumming knowledge that I still use today.
having a drum teacher helps tremendously !
Cool way to show paradiddle and sounded nice !
Thanks!
That is not what I was expecting. Holy shit you made a paradiddle groovy as hell all over the kit. 😍😍
Thank you bud, Im glad you liked it :)
you look like my church guitarist...I play keyboards and some guitar, but I LOVE the drums!!! Wow, love love,love this!
hopefully that means he's a good looking guy!! haha
Just discovered this channel and immediately subscribed :). You seem to be a honest, down to earth guy. Not about being fancy or (too) impressive. Never had lessons; back in the days when I started playing, internet wasnt common (age 38). The younger ones can develop themselves really fast; perhaps even Too fast by imitation ;). Cheers from the Netherlands.
thanks! I hope you're progressing well?? :)
All your videos are AWESOME! I've learned so much. Thank you.
my pleasure!
Practice slow. You'll be able to play fast.
Great example of paradiddles! These are one of the best rudiments to use in any song type creation .
I subbed to you doctor
thank you Sean! I'm glad you subscribed and look forward to seeing your comments on my videos! :)
Good insights
Brilliant video! Thanks
Thanks, have only done rudaments on the snare drum. Thanks 💕
This is by far the best explanation of doing the parididdle. I’ve only been playing for 1 year. Took 3 months worth of lessons. They never explained it like this. I need to get my speed and rudiments up to par. I play for my church and need to get better. There are so many rudiments to learn. Any guidance on which one to focus on? Thanks!
best to focus on single stoke rolls, all the diddle exercises, Accent triplets, and flams.
Holy sh!%! I was just about to right almost verbatim what the guy below me did lol 😂
Yeah thanks for that brotha. Great lesson man. Appreciate ya👊🏻
I’ve avoided the paradiddle like the plague for decades but now when I get home tonight I’m going to break it down like you showed and grind out some practice time on this. I can play them just have a very low ceiling tempo wise.
I’m hoping this will get me over the hump.
Thanks again 🙏🏻👊🏻👍🏻
haha avoiding like the plague!! Got a laugh on that one! I know exactly what you mean haha.... doing paradiddles this way makes it more fun! Plus you have a vision of what to do and how to practice. let me know how you progress with them!
I love this video! Thanks for sharing!
My pleasure!
Awesome rudiment
Thanks! Yep its one of my favs!
Thanks for this paradiddles are my favorite rudiment and Ive been looking on how to apply them more.
wow .....thank you , you have literally just taught me to paradiddle.. at full speed and at ease more to the point ...so chuffed thanks again , I've just subscribed keep 'em coming.merry Xmas
Iam 60 & just started... thanks for showing me what I can practice to become. I can do this slowly but then adding the foot. AHHRRRGGGG
lol, I know!! The foot is stubborn at first.
I love the content here, and you clearly know your rudiments. This is the first video I have seen of yours so I don't yet know if you've made any modifications to your video recording process, so I may be a little late with this suggestion...but...it sure would be nice to see your foot work as you switch the right hand for the right foot. Also, if you could find some way in the recording of the drum audio to isolate the sounds of your snare from your hi-hat, it would aide in the listeners ability to distinguish the subtly of your rhythm. To my ears they blend together so much it was difficult to hear the distinction between the two...
I really like your teaching style!
Thanks so much for your response! I have upgraded audio and added a camera for my foot view. Its still a work in progress and will continuing to upgrade the audio quality.
I'm glad to learn that! Best wishes for continued success in your drumming, and as a TH-cam Educator!
thanks jeremy thank you so much on helping me learn songs
My pleasure!!
Thanks so much. I just started playing drums and was trying to look up paradiddles and all the tutorials are like, "Just practice this: BLEARGH!" Leaving me wondering, "Okay, how do I get my hands to do that?"
"Pa-Ra-Did-Dle" makes so much more sense now. THAT I can practice.
yes it helps when its actually broken down specifically as to how to develop speed and control!
Have you considered taking live lessons from me?
My instructor, back when I was 15 back in 1984, taught me the paradiddle by teaching me how to play Peggy Sue by Buddy Holly. He said Jerry Allison played it with a whipping down/accent stroke on the R and the L is an UPWARD tap stroke followed by 2 downard RR's. The idea behind the upstroke on the L was to no only help with the coordination by ensuring no "breaks" and smoother transistions between the sticking but also to provide a softer stroke following the accent on the first note. The successive RR's would also be soft strokes. The same principal follows on the LRLL with R being an upstroke. I suppose there's not wrong way to learn this rudiment and it is tricky to master. .
Great feedback ty!!
Awesome video professor! I've learn quite a bit from you here. Thank you
HI Joe!
Im glad to hear it!! my pleasure :)
Great drumming, mind blowing snare sound; fantastic lesson.
Lmao I have to resist the urge to put my head thru a wall watching someone who is way better than me
lol!
i have a drum set coz i don't know how to play. i see you in you tube only thank you you show me i like you. tethching very good
thanks!! :)
If you need any additional help just let me know
No one explained it soooo easy like u did. Urrrr Awesome. I’ll try it out later 😊👏🏽
thanks!
Great video. Thank you very much. 👍🏻
You are welcome!
I don't subscribe to just anyone, but I just subscribed to you. Cheers brother, fantastic lesson, and you seem like a genuinely decent guy too.
thanks so much!! Its all about the golden rule, treats others as you want to be treated!
@@E7MusicSchool not enough people subscribe to that philosophy. Thank you.
@@emlix1 Agreed!
Thank u that is very good way of learning paradittles
Thanks brother, the rudiments just dazzle people. It's so much fun. if there's anything more fun than drums, surfing or sex, i haven't found it. Thanks for helping me get better.
lol, my pleasure bud!
Great video! You are a good teacher and an excellent musician. Keep it up and make more videos. I'll sure watch them! Good job, bro!!!!!
Thanks Tom!!! I'll be uploading videos every 2 weeks bud! What songs are you currently working on?
Awesome
Well done . Great lesson thanks mate .
thank you!
nice paradiddle fill in, i like it and more fill in tutorial...
Very well explained...
Thank you 🙂
awesome video i'm new just learning how to drum and this exercise seems really cool, thanks for teaching us.
You're welcome Stacey! try watching my imagine dragons videos, and God gave me you, those are good beginner songs.
@@E7MusicSchool thanks! I will definitely check them out.
have always love rudiments..still use the Stone book "Stick Control" all rudiments are buried in the exercises...great exercise is a few bars of single para to double para to triple para...good video ♫♫
Great Instruction, keep planting seeds.
hi..there I'm Adrin from Malaysia l like it the way you play, thank for your video, learn a lots.. thanks.. bro.
Malaysia so cool!! my pleasure bud glad I can help! :)
That was awesome!! Thanks for sharing!
your welcome! My pleasure :)
GREAT LESSON! THANK U SO MUCH
my pleasure glad it helped you! :)
Gongrats, i really enjoyed that video. Thank you professor
my pleasure!
hello professor, just started on drums, enjoyed this video! Why does negative criticism stand out more than positive criticism? anyway, great vid, new sub!
thanks for subscribing! ... who knows, some people only want to be negative, most though truly want to learn! :)
I am a drummer of 48 years who never really learned the basic rudiments. I'm 58 now and only recently I finally have a strong desire to learn the rudiments to finally take my drum playing to the next level. The average person hears me on the drum set and thinks I'm an excellent drummer I know I've been stuck at the Mediocre Level all these years because I never took the time to learn the basic rudiments and apply them to my drum playing. I read drum music but because I never really learned the rudiments, ALL THESE YEARS I held myself back from becoming a well-rounded, an excellent drummer.
Ron, Im glad to hear you're getting back into drumming! Is there anything I can help you with? Feel free to email me at jeremy@thedrumprofessor.com
@@E7MusicSchool Thanks! I'm currently focusing on the Paradiddle rudiments. I'm having trouble getting my speed up while playing the paradiddles. Is there a way to increase my speed?
I was literally just working with a student on the exact same thing! yes there are some amazingly helpful exercises / techniques for that, but I'd have to show you can't really explain it. :) I'm happy to help you with this, drop me an email if you'd like to have a free lesson!
@@E7MusicSchool O.k. thanks!
@@E7MusicSchool Hi, can you give me the free lesson? Ron
I can’t seem to find the lesson for playing paradiddles on the small and large toms
Honestly I forgot I mentioned that in the video and forgot to make it!!
Any one handed exercises or simple tips that will help speed up my left hand/build wrist strength? I've just started learning drums a couple of days ago but have been tapping on random things(with my hands) for a long time. And my right hand is wayyy faster than my left because of it lol. Btw your videos are so great!! You make learning very easy and fun. And I will definitely be practicing these paradiddle rudiments a lot. Seems like it will be very helpful for getting good. Thank you!!
"8 On A Hand" is a great exercise. Playing paradiddles also is a great exercise.
Hi just came across your lessons amazing . Loved the paradiddle class and summer of 69
Welcome aboard! Thanks Kes!
I started the drums last June. And of course the basics that come with it. Thank you for his explanations. My left hand is not precise it's a problem. What to do ?
wow! what a great lesson you got chop too!
thanks!
Thanks - really helpful. I've started learning drums at 60 and need to get the rudiments as quickly as possible - I'm running out of time!
Hi! I highly recommend you meeting with me in a FREE live drum lesson... email me at jeremy@thedrumprofessor.com .. I look forward to hearing from you!
No sir its not yet too late...just keep on drumming..drumming can bring you so much joy..
Anyone knows a exercise for faster foot hits??
You are a great teacher
i thought you weren't going to use the toms! great lesson, thx
lol I couldn't help myself!
Can you please make a tutorial for Música Ligera (Soda Stereo)? Thank you!!!
I still have to practice on my speed and to stay loose.That was really good
you can do it! Getting paradiddles to this speed is no easy task. Let me know if you would like some help.
you are genius..thankyou for your video
Can you please do a lesson for Run To you from Bryan Adams ?
Thank you for this and other online drum lessons. Like the white doctor/professor outfit also. :-)
thanks!
awesome! what lacks are mics
Yes
Very smooth🤘
these are awesome. thank you!!
my pleasure!
you made this 2016 man, SOUND
Cool stuff, thanks
Absolutely brilliant video. Thanks!!
Thank you Derek!! Very few drummers know how to truly use drum rudiments like the paradiddle. I'm glad this has helped you!
slick snare licks - what line did you march with?
thanks! My life regret is never marching with a DCI drum line. My high school drum line (Chapel Hill High School) Pleased 2nd in the nation by half a point!
Great teacher lovely cat, thanks msn
my pleasure ty Recardo!
Thanks very much
You are welcome!!
What do you recommend for a guitar player who wants to experiment with learning drums but also has neighbors?
electronic drum set w/ headphones.
Amazing! Thanks for the pointers!
my pleasure! :)
You're the best thanks
thanks big foot!!
I ha e really lo g fingers. Is there a grip i should use or should i just use thicker sticks.
hmm... try thicker sticks see how you like them? Could also customize your grip and use the same sticks
Very cool man!
I would like to know how to pick the right pair of drums sticks cause mind feel I don’t know too light too short. I saw and explanation once with the letting the sticks rebound. So I pick up those stick but I can’t get comfortable playing with them.
The 5 stroke roll is also good as it’s got the diddle,s in there.
Very cool merci
thanks!
My Mon
I related to your session
wow!
Man that is good stuff, great teaching brother
Lonnie Chiasson ty!
I woke up one day and played a paradiddle at a fast speed
2:17
Professor *fast paradiddle
Me: Screams MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE!!
Can someone point me to a good instructional video that would preface this one? What I'm trying to learn is the optimal way to use the hand/fingers/wrist/arm to be able to get speed on the rudiments. Granted I'm a super beginner but i can't get my left hand to move with any sort of speed to save my life. I'm sure I'm not initiating the movement in the correct manner...
Hi Steve!! I would be honored to help you through this.. if you would like to do a live drum lesson with me, email me at Jeremy@thedrumprofessor.com
There's some AWESOME things to help you get this down!
Do u use a metronome to practice the paradiddles
Sometimes yes. Mostly though I don't. I just progressively build up my speed and control.