Better Drumming

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@longdrums Ай бұрын

For a relatively small channel, the production/editing of this video is insanely good. Great info. Subbed.

@BetterDrumming Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and subbing! Really appreciate that :)

@ChrisJensen-c7s Ай бұрын

I've been playing drums all my life. Since I was 2.5 years old. ive had shoulder surgery carpal tunnel surgery. I've always played big drum kits on gigs . I didn't know that I would damage my shoulders and arms playing I played metal music,

@BetterDrumming Ай бұрын

Hope all the injuries are healed now! Best wishes

@nickturnbull4105 Ай бұрын

The most concise well filmed and explained study on finger technique I've ever seen,, congratulations ,this really is outstanding . I have been practicing finger technique for about 12 months with limited results ,but I am sure this will make a huge difference . Finger technique really does require a lot of patience and dedicated practice , I'm glad you mentioned this ,as it can be very discouraging and frustrating to not realise how difficult it is to gain control . Thankyou very much 😂😂

@BetterDrumming Ай бұрын

Thank you for the very kind words! Really appreciate it! Thanks for watching and best of luck practising :)

@nickturnbull4105 Ай бұрын

@BetterDrumming your welcome ,also I've noticed that having dry skin can cause sticks to slip and a little hand cream helps .

@BetterDrumming Ай бұрын

@nickturnbull4105 Nice! Will have to give it a try!

@alexfr811 Ай бұрын

Great video! Just a question. What do you think about moving your fulcrum to the middle finger rather than the index?... Thx so much

@BetterDrumming Ай бұрын

Great question! I tend to do this in German grip sometimes where I let the index fingers relax to the side of the stick (middle finger as the fulcrum), and in French grip when playing the jazz ride cymbal pattern, sometimes I relax the index finger slightly so the fulcrum is more the middle finger, but a lot of it is personal preference and whatever feels right for you :)

@alexfr811 Ай бұрын

@@BetterDrumming yes, today I found that it's necessary to change fulcrum... index for singles and middle for doubles... feels comfy that way... thanks heaps man! keep up the good work

@BetterDrumming Ай бұрын

Sounds great! Glad that’s working for you :) thank you!

@johannesopsahl Ай бұрын

this is an awesome video with solid information. i have an additional tip if you struggle to activate your fingers outside of a french grip context: try the finger isolation exercises in this video with the fulcrum between the middle finger and the thumb. basically, try to gain control over the stick without using the index finger. i find that the angles and motions translate to a bunch of different settings where your grip is more lose/german

@BetterDrumming Ай бұрын

This is a great tip! Thanks for sharing :)

@ChadSzeliga Ай бұрын

Very informative bro ...great job!!!

@BetterDrumming Ай бұрын

Thank you! Thanks for watching :)

@thebarak Ай бұрын

I really like this because when you balance brushes on the rims of the floor or the snare, it is quite easy to knock them off. And if your floor tom is 14 inch and the stick is 15" then the sticks can easily roll off the floor tom.

@BetterDrumming Ай бұрын

Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching :)

@ThomasNappo Ай бұрын

A GOOD NOTE...would be to see you incorporate this technique on the Hihats and Tom's to see it being used...Hihat and Ride would probably be played More with this technique..😊

@BetterDrumming Ай бұрын

Great suggestion! Will keep this in mind for future videos :) Thanks for watching!

@badhabits25 Ай бұрын

As a 100% left hander, I was taught to play drums right handed. Would love to play open handed, but at my age it would be like starting over. My right hand is much less cororinnated. Do you think with enough practice do you think I can match my right hand with my left?

@BetterDrumming Ай бұрын

@badhabits25 I am left handed too! Learned drums right handed. This is a topic I’m super interested about, I’ve dabbled playing open handed and would love to dive deeper into it, I think it’s definitely possible and would be interesting to see how quickly it is learned after playing right handed, might give it a go for a month and document my findings? 🤔

@kerrylawless8163 Ай бұрын

Outstanding video, loads of useful information in this. Very clear. Thanks for your hard work in putting this together and good luck with your channel. Subscribed.

@BetterDrumming Ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind words! Really appreciate the Sub! Thanks for watching :)

@lobbyrobby Ай бұрын

I've been learning for about 1 year now. I haven't started working on rudiments yet tho. Do you have a video on what to start on and a good way to progress in an order that makes sense? I've just been learning everything from KZbin and I seem to jump around a lot rather than focusing on certain things.

@BetterDrumming Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! This is a great idea for a video! I would definitely start with learning the 4 control strokes which are the one of the fundamental techniques for learning the rudiments! I have an older video named ‘4 drum strokes every drummer should know’ hopefully that can help you get started and I’ll look into making a follow up video soon! Best of luck on your drumming journey!

@JaydenBlockley Ай бұрын

It's my dream to drum as well as you one day 🙏 ❤

@BetterDrumming Ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!

@WhiteAntelope7 Ай бұрын

For me the worst issue is the angle, especially in American grip. I can barely do it 45 degrees, and that's with fulcrum on the middle finger (German grip in your video 30:00), slow, can get to 90 very slow. On index finger (American 30:30) getting to 45 degrees slow seems like an impossibility right now. I guess gotta stay on french grip, although not many uses on kit for me except ride.

@BetterDrumming Ай бұрын

Definitely takes some time getting used to each grip! I find I tend to use different grips depending on the style of music and what ideas I want to play.

@TheMichaelWardTrio Ай бұрын

Great vid bud, such a pro! 🤙

@BetterDrumming Ай бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate it :)

@WhiteAntelope7 Ай бұрын

Thank you. Very informative.

@BetterDrumming Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@shackleton72 Ай бұрын

Wow ! I needed to hear that bit on the end . ( Don't forget to have fun) Been too focused on technical lately. Thanks for the reminder - great video 👏👏👏👍🏼

@BetterDrumming Ай бұрын

Glad you found it helpful! Thanks heaps for watching!

@joshuataft5541 Ай бұрын

Love to see it.. I was a great youth drummer who everyone said I had to keep at it csuse inwas a prodigy.. got in a motorcycle wreck right after hs..and my hi hat and double bass foot was wrecked.. now I play drums and guitar for jst fun cause I'll never be the new hotness. Took alot out of me to have talent literally ripped off my body

@BetterDrumming Ай бұрын

Really sorry to hear that! Awesome you’re playing guitar and drums! Wishing you all the best with it :) thanks for watching!

@joberman_pinch_ya786 2 ай бұрын

Can't believe it took me this long to find this video! Easily the best tutorial for finger technique I've ever seen! So helpful, even for a long time drummer with stubborn muscle memory! Thank you!

@BetterDrumming 2 ай бұрын

@@joberman_pinch_ya786 Thank you for watching! I really appreciate the kind words :) have a great week!

@luke_kiid 2 ай бұрын

The stick moves around so much in my hand causing my grip to end up to high on the stick. But when I try a tighter grip I don’t get as much rebound as I’d like. Any tips how to keep the index finger and thumb firmly in the position you want on the stick?

@BetterDrumming 2 ай бұрын

@@luke_kiid Keep experimenting tightening and loosening your grip, there should be a sweet spot where the stick shouldn’t move and you don’t hinder the rebound. Stay tuned, I’ve got a video coming out very soon discussing this problem!

@luke_kiid 2 ай бұрын

@@BetterDrumming thanks a mil. :)

@BetterDrumming 2 ай бұрын

@@luke_kiidno problems! Thanks for watching :)

@sidmcmillan926 2 ай бұрын

Digital? what's that? This is old skool ×analog× "Noise Gate", "DeTuner" + "EQ" at its finest 👌 my drummer back in the day, would have squares of folded rag taped to the tom heads + snare (definitely stops any unwanted ringing), and would either have a small blanket bunched up in the kick drum or if nothing else available he'd just throw his jacket in there (ours too!) ... great tips my friend. Cheers 😎💓🥁

@BetterDrumming 2 ай бұрын

@@sidmcmillan926 thanks for watching! These are some great ideas! I’ve definitely used the ‘throw a jacket’ trick before! Really appreciate the kind words and ideas. 😀🥁

@calvinpham5547 3 ай бұрын

As soon as you said "this exercise is good for finger control..." at 11:35 mark, my left hand dropped the stick on my head LOL

@BetterDrumming 3 ай бұрын

@@calvinpham5547 Completely normal! It takes some time to get used to, I have dropped the stick many times when working on this technique!

@calvinpham5547 3 ай бұрын

@@BetterDrumming Ha, I was like the hell?...Long way to go Calvin

@BetterDrumming 3 ай бұрын

@@calvinpham5547 you got this!

@calvinpham5547 3 ай бұрын

I have 3 questions: How long did it take you to get to this level of finger technique efficiently? What about using bigger sticks for this exercise or maybe turn the stick and practice the blunt end? Left hand stick is creeping, will it go away with after awhile? Thank you for your video tutorial

@BetterDrumming 3 ай бұрын

@@calvinpham5547 Thanks for your questions! I learned this technique years go, but if you’re consistent with practise you can definitely learn it in a few months! Bigger sticks can help as they are more forgiving, you can use them to help you get the feel for the technique, then use your normal sticks again. I haven’t tried using the blunt end before, I’ll have a go! Try slightly tightening the grip on your left hand to secure the stick from shifting! Hope this helps :)

@calvinpham5547 3 ай бұрын

@@BetterDrumming Thanks a lot bro. That's a quick reply. i am practicing at this moment right now 👍

@BetterDrumming 3 ай бұрын

@@calvinpham5547 No problem! Good luck with it! I’m currently making a follow up video talking about some of these issues! :)

@brianpramod8630 4 ай бұрын

The power of playing slow is real, I remember the first time my friend who plays the drums told me to play to a BPM of 30. Absolutely broke me hahah but has brought me a long way in terms of my quality. Not saying play at 30BPM, but practice and ace it slow and then progress. Thanks Ryan!

@BetterDrumming 4 ай бұрын

So true^ no problems, thanks for watching!

@GoofyGoofballl 4 ай бұрын

Do the fingers have to be in touch with the stick all the time?

@BetterDrumming 4 ай бұрын

When I play my fingers are in contact with the stick for roughly 90% of the motion, that last 10% or so is when the tip of the stick hits the drum head and for that small portion the bottom end of the stick loses contact with the fingers, then immediately bounces back to the fingers for the next stroke. Hope that helps!

@SharpAndroid-kq4yn 4 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@BetterDrumming 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Oscar_elron 5 ай бұрын

Crazy vid , this the drum video we want 💪

@BetterDrumming 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers for watching :)

@brianpramod8630 5 ай бұрын

The name "better drumming" now applies to me... Good stuff, thanks for this!

@BetterDrumming 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Appreciate it!

@ciarandaunt126 5 ай бұрын

Love this! Great ideas here!

@BetterDrumming 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@onlyguitar6521 5 ай бұрын

Great video! To the point, no excessive talking. Great job! You got a subscriber!

@BetterDrumming 5 ай бұрын

I appreciate the very kind feedback! Thanks for watching and subscribing!

@Shocakhan 5 ай бұрын

Hey man at the beginning of the video you are in German grip and then you teach the technique in French grip for the rest of the vid. Is there any change in technique between German and French?

@BetterDrumming 5 ай бұрын

Great question! I find the movement to be similar between grips with German grip playing more into the palm of your hand and French grip playing more towards yourself/towards your body. Practising both grips with help the other! Hope this helps!

@Shocakhan 5 ай бұрын

@@BetterDrummingthank you!

@BetterDrumming 5 ай бұрын

@shaneoconnell9816 No problems! Thanks for watching :)

@JaydenBlockley 5 ай бұрын

I'm improving daily thanks to you, Ryan! 💪

@BetterDrumming 5 ай бұрын

Glad to hear! Thanks @JaydenBlockley!

@GolddenWaffles 5 ай бұрын

What a great video! Among the household things I use in my drumset are kitchen towels over the toms to get that Ringo sound!

@BetterDrumming 5 ай бұрын

@GolddenWaffles Glad you enjoyed it!Kitchen towels on the Tom is a great one! Thanks for watching!

@ciarandaunt126 6 ай бұрын

Love this! Great ideas man!

@BetterDrumming 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! Appreciate it!

@Tripp.tambores 6 ай бұрын

The homemade sizzle hack is AWESOME!!!

@BetterDrumming 6 ай бұрын

Glad you found it helpful :) Thanks for watching!

@MLRuubz 6 ай бұрын

I have learned so much! I am a better drummer already, thank you, Better Drumming! Personally I like to put my Ryan on the drums, instantly gives a great sound. Also pillows apparently

@BetterDrumming 6 ай бұрын

Thanks @MLRuubz! A pillow inside the bass drum is a good one!

@dapperscarab4331 6 ай бұрын

Good stuff!

@BetterDrumming 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@LukeTang-t8l 6 ай бұрын

What is the top speed for single strokes with this technique!😊

@BetterDrumming 6 ай бұрын

@@LukeTang-t8l The sky is the limit! My max is about 210-220bpm or so atm doing 16th notes with both hands, best of luck with it!

@LukeTang-t8l 6 ай бұрын

@@BetterDrumming Thank you! I finally got up to 200 bpm

@BetterDrumming 6 ай бұрын

@user-jh8ov8pi3l congrats! That’s great :)

@LindaIG6KArt 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this . I could use all the tips that I can get. From a begginner drummer in Dallas TX USA >(^.^)<

@BetterDrumming 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Glad you found it useful!

@jakobwayne8374 6 ай бұрын

Hey man, i watched your finger technique video a year ago and got some time to get back into practicing drums now. I love your approach and im very happy to see you shifting towards more conceptual stuff aswell. What i wanted to know or what i have been wondering is, how to improve vocabulary and how to really get creative with it, as i find myself mainly using the same 5-10 stickeings whenever i approach a drum fill. Improvising whilst staying in the pocket is another big challenge for me. I know this might come late and ill definetely chekc out your videos. Just wanted to give you some ideas and wishes from an active audience member. :) Cheers for all your awesome content ! 💯

@BetterDrumming 6 ай бұрын

Hi @jakobwayne8374, thank you for checking out my videos I really appreciate it! These are some great ideas for videos and definitely aligns with the content I’m planning on creating! Thank you so much for your input, super valuable, I really appreciate it, and will be posting more content soon!

@BetterDrumming 4 ай бұрын

@jakobwayne8374 I just released a video discussing fills and how to improve vocabulary! I hope you find it helpful :)

@luketang1531 6 ай бұрын

Nice video!

@BetterDrumming 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@schtat 6 ай бұрын

well that was excellent. cheers ;-)

@BetterDrumming 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

@toberschorr736 6 ай бұрын

Legit feedback

@BetterDrumming 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@dapperscarab4331 6 ай бұрын

Jack Hadlow here haha this is super helpful for teaching my kids how to hold their sticks! Haha

@BetterDrumming 6 ай бұрын

Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!

@micah_welch_ 6 ай бұрын

sick little kit, great video dude

@BetterDrumming 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words and for checking out the video! Have a great day :)

@danielebasile3957 6 ай бұрын

What's the most effective one for rock/metal?

@BetterDrumming 6 ай бұрын

Depends what your goal is, I would recommend having a go at heels down and heels up first and go from there :)

@JaydenBlockley 6 ай бұрын

Subi markets dream setup 😍

@BetterDrumming 6 ай бұрын

Right!? Thanks for watching :)

@ciarandaunt126 6 ай бұрын

Love it! That tiny custom ride has such a sick tone!

@BetterDrumming 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers for watching :)

@ConunDrumAustralia 6 ай бұрын

Great video, and love seeing the mini kit in action. Keep up the amazing work Ryan!

@BetterDrumming 6 ай бұрын

Thanks again for building it! Love it! Thanks for watching :)

@88omarz 7 ай бұрын

molds def hurt

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