I have checked out all your video's several times (over and over againg) and here is my judgement:
I think these drum lessons are the best I can find on the internet, becouse they best cover all fysical excercises for the beginner, and I can know, becouse I am one. I want to thank you for your lessons and sharing your modest and effective approach with room for creativity! Greetings from Amsterdam!
@LeonVictoire Thank you very much! The intent was not to try and teach any particular method, but just to share some exercises that I've used to strengthen my playing, and increase my speed and independence. The important thing people need to understand is that one size does not fit all. So it's beneficial for each person to identify their own weaknesses and work on them. Hopefully some of these suggestions will do that. I'm glad that you found something useful! And greetings from America!
Dave, I play keyboards and I must say these tips have not helped at all. Keeping my heels down and flim flamming while I'm paradiddling my Swiss cheese - it's really messed up all the beautiful classical pieces I used to play.
i think this training is great, but you're triplets are not spaced evenly... instead of 1 trip let 2 trip let 3 trip let 4 trip let you play it more like 1 & a 2 & a 3 & a 4 & a.
Good ear! I never took a lesson, (until about 2 months ago), so my terminology was obviously incorrect back then. My apologies to all. Maybe they should be called "Ruffs"? Or even reverse ruffs? Also due to my lack of a proper musical education, I called some things in DT2 "flam rolls" and found out that they are really "Swiss Flam Triplets". Technical mistakes abound, I'm sure. But the general ideas are still sound, I think. Thanks for watching. Hope it helped a little!
Dave, i got to tell you i'm still practicing this technique. my heal down spead is getting faster. i'm really quite impressed with it, thank you for all your help.
i have to practice these! i can't play that fast, and i thought i played fast! i usually play with one bass pedal! but i'm getting a double pair soon! it's in the mail now.so i'll be watching this a few more times! do you ever do heal toe method? you play the bass drum with joe morellos technique btw! i usually have my heal up, i'll be practicing flat footed now! your hands are "tension free" nice and relaxed! i have a similar hand grip (minus the broken pinky) as you! good job!
Thanks, Mike. But I play heal up at times as well. I just reccommend heal down to start. I think it's important to develop power and control first, then work on speed later.
Good ear! Thanks for the Bozzio compliment! Actually, I'm wrapping up my career outside of drumming and will start auditioning soon. So who knows? Keep an ear out for me!
i completely agree heel down is a great strength training tool. and it helps with dynamics too there are far to many drummers out there that have only one volume LOUD!
good good good! i gotta get back to heel down wich i was doin in the first place then all of a sudden i caught the way to do heel up ... practicin double pedals/bdrums is a tricky territory only for the braves ah ah!! check my vids! peace!
Thanks thanks thanks! Yeah, I think it's important to develop strength and control with your heels down, FIRST--So at least it's there in reserve. Then lift your heels all you want. I know some strict heel-up guys who have trouble doing uniform triplets with one foot because they're used to playing that heel/toe bounce for doubles. And they can't play fast, uniform, straight singles with either foot because they never developed "kicking" strength in their hamstrings. Just my opinion, though.
i think you're great ... you're different then te other ones because you really know what do do te be the bast (i think) i don't know how to see the rest because i'm dutch but ist's all positive !!!
Yeah, I broke that hand over a girl when I was younger and stupider, (took it out on a refrigerator--the refrigerator won). As a result, the pinky is about a half inch shorter and doesn't wrap comfortably around the stick. So I let the other one out as well, for balance. Seems to work OK. Thanks.
Hey Dave,
I have checked out all your video's several times (over and over againg) and here is my judgement:
I think these drum lessons are the best I can find on the internet, becouse they best cover all fysical excercises for the beginner, and I can know, becouse I am one. I want to thank you for your lessons and sharing your modest and effective approach with room for creativity! Greetings from Amsterdam!
LeonVictoire 4 months ago
@LeonVictoire Thank you very much! The intent was not to try and teach any particular method, but just to share some exercises that I've used to strengthen my playing, and increase my speed and independence. The important thing people need to understand is that one size does not fit all. So it's beneficial for each person to identify their own weaknesses and work on them. Hopefully some of these suggestions will do that. I'm glad that you found something useful! And greetings from America!
17drums 4 months ago
Dave, I play keyboards and I must say these tips have not helped at all. Keeping my heels down and flim flamming while I'm paradiddling my Swiss cheese - it's really messed up all the beautiful classical pieces I used to play.
larryh77 2 years ago
That's because this training only benefits simian keyboardists who play up top with their feet while eating bananas!
17drums 2 years ago
Oh, right, I should have known that, very obvious. My bad.
larryh77 2 years ago
EXCELENTE
19209390 2 years ago
i think this training is great, but you're triplets are not spaced evenly... instead of 1 trip let 2 trip let 3 trip let 4 trip let you play it more like 1 & a 2 & a 3 & a 4 & a.
esmod89 2 years ago
Good ear! I never took a lesson, (until about 2 months ago), so my terminology was obviously incorrect back then. My apologies to all. Maybe they should be called "Ruffs"? Or even reverse ruffs? Also due to my lack of a proper musical education, I called some things in DT2 "flam rolls" and found out that they are really "Swiss Flam Triplets". Technical mistakes abound, I'm sure. But the general ideas are still sound, I think. Thanks for watching. Hope it helped a little!
17drums 2 years ago
Nothing beats experience and training. Thanks again Dave, faved.
KKKAZE 3 years ago
Dave, i got to tell you i'm still practicing this technique. my heal down spead is getting faster. i'm really quite impressed with it, thank you for all your help.
awfulldrummer 3 years ago
That's great, Mike. I'm glad it's been of help to you.
17drums 3 years ago
5 stars baby!!! Good stuff!
frankrizzo442 3 years ago
i have to practice these! i can't play that fast, and i thought i played fast! i usually play with one bass pedal! but i'm getting a double pair soon! it's in the mail now.so i'll be watching this a few more times! do you ever do heal toe method? you play the bass drum with joe morellos technique btw! i usually have my heal up, i'll be practicing flat footed now! your hands are "tension free" nice and relaxed! i have a similar hand grip (minus the broken pinky) as you! good job!
awfulldrummer 3 years ago
Thanks, Mike. But I play heal up at times as well. I just reccommend heal down to start. I think it's important to develop power and control first, then work on speed later.
17drums 3 years ago
do I hear a little squeek in your pedals? needs some oil ;)
great drumming, you have far too much skill to not be touring the world showing terry bozzio how to drum ;)
lgeoghegan 3 years ago
Good ear! Thanks for the Bozzio compliment! Actually, I'm wrapping up my career outside of drumming and will start auditioning soon. So who knows? Keep an ear out for me!
17drums 3 years ago
very smart and tallented drummer! this guy knows what he's talking about! good advice, thanks for posting all of these training videos Dave!
awfulldrummer 3 years ago
i completely agree heel down is a great strength training tool. and it helps with dynamics too there are far to many drummers out there that have only one volume LOUD!
Jaythedrummerman 3 years ago
Ill make this one for sure to train my feet ;)
Polyman92 3 years ago
good good good! i gotta get back to heel down wich i was doin in the first place then all of a sudden i caught the way to do heel up ... practicin double pedals/bdrums is a tricky territory only for the braves ah ah!! check my vids! peace!
droumdoum 4 years ago
Thanks thanks thanks! Yeah, I think it's important to develop strength and control with your heels down, FIRST--So at least it's there in reserve. Then lift your heels all you want. I know some strict heel-up guys who have trouble doing uniform triplets with one foot because they're used to playing that heel/toe bounce for doubles. And they can't play fast, uniform, straight singles with either foot because they never developed "kicking" strength in their hamstrings. Just my opinion, though.
17drums 4 years ago
i think you're great ... you're different then te other ones because you really know what do do te be the bast (i think) i don't know how to see the rest because i'm dutch but ist's all positive !!!
brumdedrummert 3 years ago
on your left hand keep your pinkie on the stick. it will help with your speed strokes instead of relying on bounce.
Biobits 4 years ago
Yeah, I broke that hand over a girl when I was younger and stupider, (took it out on a refrigerator--the refrigerator won). As a result, the pinky is about a half inch shorter and doesn't wrap comfortably around the stick. So I let the other one out as well, for balance. Seems to work OK. Thanks.
17drums 4 years ago
great lesson. i always like to learn about new ways to build up power in my legs. this was very helpful
Imsocool1004 4 years ago