its a nice technique, but I haven't worked on it too much. The idea of using the whole arm makes sense from several points of view. First, it makes drumming more like dancing in that the movements come from your body core. This technique also helps you pull the sound out of the drum since your wrist needs to be more relaxed so that the stick can move. And lastly it reminds me of writing; most people with bad hand writing use their fingers, and not their arm. I'll be working on this tonight.
this "technique" is just plain stupid. why put that much effort into something that results in very little return? What's with the "flying" elbow? I'd like someone to explain the reasoning behind all that motion. If you want to flop your elbow out like you're trying to fly all night, be my guest. For me, my wrists and fingers do just fine thank you and have been for over 35 years. ATTN: new drummers! Learn your rudiments and just relax when you play. the rest will come!!
@rinoRotti Maybe so, but my speed and dynamics are fine. I still say this technique is a waste of physical energy not to mention the stick height seems out of control. I've been in a snare line for a DCI drum corp as well as played nearly every style from contemporary christian to heavy metal behind a set. I'm NOT saying this technique won't help some people, all I'm saying (IMHO) it seems like there's a lot of energy being used that doesn't HAVE to used to achieve the same results.
@Lydirius Ah, I understand what you mean. I guess it's "yet another technique" and not particulary better than another stick technique. Awesome to hear that you have roots in the drum corps world as well! I believe Santa Clara Vanguard uses the Moeller Stroke as well nowadays. I'm not that much into drum corps anymore though, so I may be wrong. Discovered the drumkit three years ago and don't want to go back, haha!
@Lydirius if you are a true drummer, you would know that every drumline has a distinct sound. These techniques were obviously born before DCI. It may not see it as proper as the other styles, but it has gained respect. It's more of a jazz based style.
@Revolution15now it helps you play, for example, 16th note hi-hat beats more easily, so instead of killing your wrist trying to just hit it normally, you can play it more comfortably.
@Revolution15now mainly speed while not using a lot of energy. that's just the general technique itself but with time you won't raise you're arms up as high the faster you get.
@karstd and accenting things using the whip-like motion to give it more power. To explain the first thing I said, if you hit the drum while on the up-stroke with this technique, you can do the faster one-handed stuff
becoming a better drummer for one. playing with your heads instead of against them. saving strenght, play fast, play with feel, etc... there is no end in possibilities =)
@Revolution15now It's The Moeller System... it's a technique designed to give you unbelievable power and whip action precision with very little effort.
Things only start to get useful when you learn Moeller taps and upstrokes... This video only teaches the downstroke.
InsaneChris143 2 days ago
Why is the movment from the 3 o' clock to the 4 o' clock necessary?
pulse13 2 weeks ago
what type of snare is that?
DrumminItUpxxxBooYah 1 month ago
the opening credits are a bit of an overkill
muszyngr 1 month ago
I'm not a drummer, but it seems like Mayer is a really good teacher
supahsekzy 1 month ago
its a nice technique, but I haven't worked on it too much. The idea of using the whole arm makes sense from several points of view. First, it makes drumming more like dancing in that the movements come from your body core. This technique also helps you pull the sound out of the drum since your wrist needs to be more relaxed so that the stick can move. And lastly it reminds me of writing; most people with bad hand writing use their fingers, and not their arm. I'll be working on this tonight.
pasuprez 7 months ago
this "technique" is just plain stupid. why put that much effort into something that results in very little return? What's with the "flying" elbow? I'd like someone to explain the reasoning behind all that motion. If you want to flop your elbow out like you're trying to fly all night, be my guest. For me, my wrists and fingers do just fine thank you and have been for over 35 years. ATTN: new drummers! Learn your rudiments and just relax when you play. the rest will come!!
Lydirius 9 months ago
@Lydirius When you master this technique, you'll be able to reach much higher speeds and better dynamics with your hands.
rinoRotti 9 months ago
@rinoRotti Maybe so, but my speed and dynamics are fine. I still say this technique is a waste of physical energy not to mention the stick height seems out of control. I've been in a snare line for a DCI drum corp as well as played nearly every style from contemporary christian to heavy metal behind a set. I'm NOT saying this technique won't help some people, all I'm saying (IMHO) it seems like there's a lot of energy being used that doesn't HAVE to used to achieve the same results.
Lydirius 9 months ago
@Lydirius Ah, I understand what you mean. I guess it's "yet another technique" and not particulary better than another stick technique. Awesome to hear that you have roots in the drum corps world as well! I believe Santa Clara Vanguard uses the Moeller Stroke as well nowadays. I'm not that much into drum corps anymore though, so I may be wrong. Discovered the drumkit three years ago and don't want to go back, haha!
rinoRotti 9 months ago
@rinoRotti surprisingly, famu uses it as well
therawest601 8 months ago
@therawest601 and not surprisingly about every serious drummer I know!
GerriNagarin 7 months ago
@Lydirius if you are a true drummer, you would know that every drumline has a distinct sound. These techniques were obviously born before DCI. It may not see it as proper as the other styles, but it has gained respect. It's more of a jazz based style.
therawest601 7 months ago
nice video jo jo but.... what is this technique for...?
Revolution15now 11 months ago 13
@Revolution15now it helps you play, for example, 16th note hi-hat beats more easily, so instead of killing your wrist trying to just hit it normally, you can play it more comfortably.
TSGameReplays 8 months ago
@Revolution15now mainly speed while not using a lot of energy. that's just the general technique itself but with time you won't raise you're arms up as high the faster you get.
ALEXXvsZOMBIES 7 months ago
@Revolution15now you can use this technique for a lot of soloing many many many of jazz soloists use this motion
Tylethian 6 months ago
@Revolution15now playing fast without using alot of energy
Direwolf56 4 months ago
@Revolution15now its normally played with 3 notes with each hand and makes it much easier to play faster
ben2nd 3 months ago
@Revolution15now this way you can hit the snare with more power than usual and so have a good sound without puttin any useless strenght..
odderfful 2 months ago
@Revolution15now fast 1-handed playing... blast beats.. etc.
karstd 2 months ago
@karstd and accenting things using the whip-like motion to give it more power. To explain the first thing I said, if you hit the drum while on the up-stroke with this technique, you can do the faster one-handed stuff
karstd 2 months ago
@Revolution15now oh where to start..
becoming a better drummer for one. playing with your heads instead of against them. saving strenght, play fast, play with feel, etc... there is no end in possibilities =)
sebaer1 1 month ago
@Revolution15now It's The Moeller System... it's a technique designed to give you unbelievable power and whip action precision with very little effort.
anomaly768 3 weeks ago
what the f**k is this for a snare drum ?
koala381 1 year ago
@koala381 silenced practise pad
aakkoin 11 months ago
@aakkoin aoh ok, i've got one too but it doesn't sound like this at all
koala381 11 months ago
leather pants!!!!!!
Tlarsen289 1 year ago 2
THIS IS TOO HARD!!!
Thermingt0n 2 years ago 4
@Thermingt0n ..... thats what she said.
TheAAXplosion 1 year ago 10