Dr. Joy's Lesson on The Single Stroke Roll

[cozierdenis]

awesome work =)) good job keep it up congrats

[DWMDrums]

I need to work on my rudiments - anyone know of any good pads to use? The one Dr. Joy uses looks to be good :)

[malikdrummerboyfrank]

@DWMDrums idont know go to guitar

[castlevaniamaniac]

Try to play your ghost notes a lot softer, it's my weak point too.

[castlevaniamaniac]

Try to play your ghost notes a lot softer, it's my weak point too.

[HippieDrummer06]

...nicccee

[eatrocksah]

single stroke is the hardest to master, yet its the simplest rudiment......try keeping time on ur hi hat with ur left, starting fills on ur left

[nicemanmelb]

mate, I bet you shag ur practice pad more than your mrs!!!  BTW I find that traditional grip is much better .... more relaxed more control more drumming

cheers

[jcb503228]

hi was just wondering if you can help me my rolls don't seem to get any faster i reach a point where they don't seem to want to go any faster if you get me what am i doing wrong...

[ihaveabox]

What size is that vic firth stick ur using? it looks pretty thick

[scarletpimp5000]

two quick questions:

1) When you hold the drumsticks, do they need to be under the first knuckles of the index fingers or the middle knuckles?

2) Should there be any space behind the drum stick between the index finger and thumb?

[bromel71]

that is pretty good.ill have to practice on thatsingle stroke roll

[digitaldown]

i've been playing drums for about a month. still working on the single stroke roll. it's really hard to keep it even. how long does it take the average player to learn to do a smooth single stroke roll at decent speed?

seems like my left hand is my biggest weakness.

[Darkcloud9071]

I believe the single stroke is the most difficult rudiment to master.

[andrevth]

but after a while it gets easy right? all stored in ur muscle memory

[1DrJoy]

Totally. Try practicing this (and all rudiments) in time to music. Helps the muscle memory and, as long as you're paying attention to the sound you are producing form the pad, improves your speed and fluidity! Enjoy.

[BashYouLongtime]

To use not the most difficult I think, I've been playing for a year and just started cracking down on rudiments. I never knew about them, so I was always using single. It takes a while to perfect speed with it, I will say. And accuracy while doing it.

[digitaldown]

i've been playing for about 7 months. i practice almost everyday. my single stroke roll still needs work. the most difficult thing is getting my left hand to be as good as my right. some days i do nothing but drill my left hand. seems like you just can't get it to really roll unless your left hand is at least close to as good as your right. how long did it take you?

[SAHBfan]

I've been playing 30 years and my left hand is still not as good as my right - it is a damn site better than it was 30 years ago, though ;-)

[krisfrosz133]

Great stuff. Thanks Dr. Joy!

[nobbyiii]

haha I like the short scenes of HQ Pad worship! Just got the same one other day hehe!

[Ameh1]

I have a question: Do fatter sticks effect your speed?

[1DrJoy]

It depends. If the sticks are too big for you and you can't hold them correctly then no. Otherwise, yes!

[mydogkanskidrums]

If the sticks are heavy as well as fat (usually hickory/oak sticks) you will recieve more rebound off the drum, so obviously if you can control them you will recieve more reward

[drumdrumdrumfun]

The sticks can effect everything. One pair might make you feel like your playing the best ever and another might make you feel like your playing horrible. Spend some serious time trying different woods, lengths, sizes. You will know when you find the right one. As you technique changes you may need yo switch sticks later on. Another thing to watch out for is sticks that have lost there physical integrity. Too many rim shots or just playing in general will make the stick feel hollow.

[Ameh1]

Vic firth rocks

[richardfromcomo]

Nice work Dr Joy, but buy yourself a tripod...

[BlondeSoprano1983]

Funny AND educational Maestro ;)I will recommend your vids to anyone interested in learning drum kit.

Seriously - Great work Dr Joy

Cx

[thenewmush]

Your lessons are really good

[RobChappers]

Great stuff mate, my favourite roll is a bacon one! But this one was good to :-)

Monkey Lord approved

[awjohn0]

i am not a skin spanker, just curious :p i like your videos, keep up the good work :D

[Nikkro1]

Good Vid my friend

I am learning drums to help me wit my rhythm on the guitar you have been useful

:^)

Cheers

Nikkro