hey grant bro, i am a new sub for ya here and i just emailed you thru your website and i am a oldschool u.s. 80's drummer here , def. wanna talk more, i only have email though , i will faithfully n forever support ya , thanks n we'll talk soon bro > tom !
@grantcollins9 күн бұрын
Awesome! I'll be responding on email soon!
@anthonytipton76117 күн бұрын
The herta pattern, playing it with my feet, it has taken me 6 months just to get the pattern down with my feet, then applied my hands to it, creating grooves, which is taking another 6 months. Now I can play it with little problems.
@grantcollins16 күн бұрын
This is awesome! This is exactly what I"m talking about and so great to hear about your journey. The Herta is so much fun and fantastic to hear that you've earned your fun and enjoying it!
@lalruatdika2494Ай бұрын
Those fken pedals🤘🏻😳
@grantcollinsАй бұрын
Ha! Yeah, they're a lot of fun!
@infinitesimotel2 ай бұрын
Excellent.
@grantcollins2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@anthonyp-gx3mk2 ай бұрын
I agree. The only down fall to a lot of practising is if you feel to use new chops you’ve learnt in songs that don’t require it because you’re dieing to get them out. But that’s more of an issue of being musical minded and always remembering to serve the song than over practising. But many drummers do fall into this trap.
@grantcollins2 ай бұрын
Totally. We always have to remember that we're playing music first and foremost. I know one great creative outlet for me was to actually write my own songs that I could use some of the more creative things I was working on. I do also find that the best drummers can put some very complex things into songs without them sounding complex. I think that's part of the art where we can play things that may be quite difficult to execute, but the listener is not aware of it, and it doesn't take away from the song. But yes I do agree that drummers can fall into the trap of putting their latest lick into every song. 🙂.
@user-jh8ov8pi3l2 ай бұрын
Cool a,😊
@___Will__Ferrell2 ай бұрын
He is basically saying nothing. It's like an athlete being asked what do you have to do to play better and the athlete answering.... well we have to play better. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂
@bry16842 ай бұрын
Linear drum beats and playing simpler. Would love to know what you think if Louis Coles grooves and style.
@mtb_hucker2 ай бұрын
When your beats are super fun, and it's always good to refine our playing. I just checked out a video of Luis and he's awesome!
@klemmdrums58762 ай бұрын
Revisiting paradiddle grooves
@grantcollins2 ай бұрын
Yes! Love the paradiddle grooves! So much you can do with them. Enjoy!
@itsace26482 ай бұрын
HOW DO YOU USE A 360 DRUMKIT? DOES UR THRONE ALSO ROTATE?? or do you just orient yourself in the right place to hit stuff you need to use per song? I just don’t get how the flow works, no hate at all it’s a sick kit!
@grantcollins2 ай бұрын
The kit isn't a full 360. There's still a good sized gap in the back where I get in and out of. From sitting front on, I can get good access to 85% of the whole kit. It's very ergonomically set up so everything is well within reach. for the final 15% on the left, I turn around on my seat. This allows me access to what is a 'mini kit' shaped for a left handed setup. There's still access to a range of pedals too in this position. The video for my piece 'Riobuggin' shows me sitting to the left. Thanks for the comment and yes, it's a sick kit!
@Xclass_ClownX3 ай бұрын
Unpopular opinion: you dont need this, just do fast singles/doubles
@grantcollins3 ай бұрын
Fast singles/double rock! A paradiddle is just singles and doubles so we're all together on this!
@82mangini3 ай бұрын
Amazing!!! Grant, you are a fantástic musicians I think Jason Rullo one of The most underrated drummer ever! What do you think about Jason Rullo technical and skills? m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5iXd3WgdsZ9opo&pp=ygULamFzb24gcnVsbG8%3D
@pkdupuis3 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot, sorry i'm french ;-) the shortcut X don't make an upside down ;-)
@grantcollins3 ай бұрын
On on a mac but I"m sure 'x' is the reverse of the stem direction. It can sometimes depend on what notes are around it and where it is in the bar. Try it on a some other notes to see if it works there.
@jazzban3 ай бұрын
Legend❤
@grantcollins3 ай бұрын
Thank you! :)
@jazzban3 ай бұрын
@@grantcollins Thank you for the inspiration and showing that hard work always pays off! One of my favorite drum magazines is the special issue of Drumhead Magazine with you and all Super drummers on the cover. This magazine was amazing. It's a pity Mover didn't continue publishing. God bless!
@grantcollins3 ай бұрын
@@jazzban Thanks for your kind words. Yes that was an awesome issue of Drumhead Magazine. I was very privileged to be a part of that and to be alongside the other very accomplished drummers.
How would you write out the way you count? I absolutely love the idea
@grantcollins3 ай бұрын
The music notation is a standard quintuplet. Just add the syllables; 1 & Bri Gi Da etc under the notes to help you out! I hope that helps!
@Its_Skyu3 ай бұрын
@@grantcollins Thank you, i was getting confused with the Gi part. This has helped so much with quintuplets!
@grantcollins3 ай бұрын
@@Its_Skyu Fantastic! Enjoy your quintuplets!
@pannocchio3 ай бұрын
Rarely are such complex parts also so musical and wonderful. Excellent!
@grantcollins3 ай бұрын
Thank you! that's what I'm going for :).
@job98474 ай бұрын
This was SO HELPFUL with the 1 ambrigidah😅 THANKS!!
@grantcollins4 ай бұрын
Great to hear and have fun with your quintuplets!
@fadrian985 ай бұрын
DUDE! You're a lifesaver! I got some quintuplets that came up in my piece and I was like how the heck do I count this? As an intermediate pianist, I was lost for a week or so just researching the web. Crazy how the internet saves your life sometimes. Thank you so much!
@grantcollins5 ай бұрын
Awesome that you found the video. It’s a great system and I hope you’re enjoying your quintuplets!
@lorett60325 ай бұрын
'promo sm'
@cesarmadureira41095 ай бұрын
Cara q bateria perfeita,linda,vc toca demais 😁😁😁😁👏👏👏
@grantcollins5 ай бұрын
Thank you! Yes, it's a beautiful kit :).
@stefancallaghan55135 ай бұрын
You're a goddamn genius, ive had so much trouble getting the feel of quintuplets and mixing them in with count 8th and 16th notes on the guitar, helped straight away, thanks
@grantcollins5 ай бұрын
Thank Stefan. Yes, it's a great system especially for mixing with other subdivisions. I've had many a guitarist in for rhythmics sessions to help them get this and polyrhythms. It's all music in the end!
@steffenbalzer_on_drums6 ай бұрын
Great lesson and really helpful tips. Thank you, Grant!
@grantcollins6 ай бұрын
Thanks Steffen. Great to hear it was helpful. Have fun with your Paradiddles!
@ningyell1606 ай бұрын
This was super helpful!! Thank you!!
@grantcollins6 ай бұрын
My Pleasure! I hope it make it easier and fun to get into counting quintuplets.
@SteveCrooksScratch6 ай бұрын
Nicely done - helpful!
@grantcollins6 ай бұрын
Thanks Steve! I hope it helps you to get your paradiddles up to the next level.
@larryemas22676 ай бұрын
I remember for years starting in 1984 playing the stick control book over and over.
@mtb_hucker6 ай бұрын
An awesome book for building hand technique!
@williamheckman45976 ай бұрын
Great Tip!
@grantcollins6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@AuroraClair6 ай бұрын
0:52 Please someone help me out - I'm a beginner and can't make the stick bounce back up all the way like jere in the vide..I think it hits my index's "inside knuckle" (where the finger starts).. I've tried alterning grips but can't make it bounce all the way back. Do you have any videos on holding the sticks? With some beginner mistakes? 🙈🙉 If anyone had the same problem and managed to fix it, please help me figure it out
@grantcollins6 ай бұрын
This is a great technique and will help advance your playing. It can be difficult learning all the finer points and intricacies. I'd suggest looking for an experience teacher (online or in-person) that is familiar with the techniques and they can help guide you. When learning this, direct feedback is vital in refining the muscle and arm movements, along with the grip/s. Thanks, Grant
@Snycobat6 ай бұрын
It is almost the same for me
@mtb_hucker6 ай бұрын
Yes, its a great combination of things and also keeps us motivated to keep wanting to move forward.
@akagordon6 ай бұрын
The method used by drum corps to build strength, control, and speed with rudiments is rudimental breakdowns. Just like singles or doubles may be focused on by one hand, we can do the same with rudiments. Practicing this way, with a metronome, from slow tempos to fast allows for easy analysis to detect errors in playing as well as a good workout. It's generally easy find plenty of these exercises for individual rudiments free online. Alternatively, Bill Bachman wrote a book called "Rudimental Logic" that chronicles all the PAS rudiments, plus a few common in drum corp.
@grantcollins6 ай бұрын
I'm totally with you on the isolation of the hands as I demonstrate in the clip. I was introduced to this concept after watching Jeff Queen's VHS (many years ago:). It was such a clear and easy way to get things working. I love what Bill does too!
@melsmith66376 ай бұрын
Cool groove mate, love your work! 😊🥁💜🎶
@JasonSmith-ot5pq6 ай бұрын
I have been struggling with the ghosted double notes and this video is just what i needed. Thanks
@grantcollins6 ай бұрын
That's awesome Jason! Have fun with them :).
@ubernoob1037 ай бұрын
Legend.
@grantcollins6 ай бұрын
Thanks :)
@Ludo_A7 ай бұрын
Not one sound sample?
@grantcollins7 ай бұрын
This was a quick talking video so no kit recording. You can hear the original 12x7 snare and the newer 13x5 snare on heaps of videos on my channel!
@pauricmchugh43957 ай бұрын
Awesome stuff Grant 😁
@mtb_hucker7 ай бұрын
Fun stuff and more to come!
@omly857 ай бұрын
Real good Grant keep them coming!
@grantcollins7 ай бұрын
I plan to!
@peterthoms27257 ай бұрын
Aww man. Haven’t seen you in years. So good!! You called me out at a clinic once and asked if I was the guy with the peavy kit. It was in Orange nsw. Still got the kit and will never forget the show. I’ve had the kit fully restored recently. I would only ever sell to the right buyer. Did a recording session with it recently and sounds amazing.
@grantcollins7 ай бұрын
Thanks Peter. Those Peavy kits were so nice when they came out and looked so fresh. Especially with those super thin shells. Fantastic that you've still got it and had it restored. I'm sure it sounds amazing!
@MaartenVHelden7 ай бұрын
Those are really good tips. Never realised that about the volume of the doubles in between! That's gonna be a key to get a step further. Thanks!
@grantcollins7 ай бұрын
Yes, the low volume doubles seem to be something not everyone is familiar with. I’ll do a video on these as they’re such a vital ingredient to playing with dynamics. Glad you liked the tips!
@andersdo29257 ай бұрын
When I was 9 I practiced every day - EVERY day! That was my system! 😁 Every with a system! Relax, don’t tighten your grip, and be patient! It will come with a little bit of blood sweat and tears!
@grantcollins7 ай бұрын
That's Awesome! Yes, being relaxed and patient are definitely are definitely part of the journey.
@EarthtonesCymbals7 ай бұрын
Sounds good to me. Cheers! ♪
@grantcollins7 ай бұрын
Yep, they’re pretty good!
@hauntedhose7 ай бұрын
It’s tricky to incorporate the bounce in between normal strokes 🤔
@grantcollins7 ай бұрын
Yes, It can take a bit of time but that's part of the journey. You can practice them individually first to be super comfy with the bounce strokes, so that they will be easier to combine with the normal strokes.
@BhamDrums7 ай бұрын
I like to use Rutabaga. 1-ru-ta-ba-ga 2-ru-ta-ba-ga 3-ru-ta-ba-ga 4-ru-ta-ba-ga
@grantcollins7 ай бұрын
Nice one, and great that you've got the number count at the start too!
@philldrummingsokha25797 ай бұрын
The Best prog album.Fantastic!
@grantcollins7 ай бұрын
It was a few years ago but was fun to record and yes, it's an awesome prog rock album :).
@cesarmadureira41097 ай бұрын
Cara q bateria linda,meu sonho de consumo ter uma bateria nesse nível 👏👏👏
@grantcollins7 ай бұрын
Obrigado por isso. Sim, é uma bela bateria!
@Snycobat7 ай бұрын
😍😍😍
@scottapthorpe61727 ай бұрын
Awesome grant... I first saw you play at Audw many years ago. And I think from memory you were playing a rather large mapex kit....I remember thinking wow this guy is amazing.... and it seems you are still pushing the bar on the instrument... fantastic stuff...🙏😊🥁
@grantcollins7 ай бұрын
I've been fortunate enough to play at quite few of the AUDW and they were all fantastic. Yes, I was with Mapex between 1996-2000 & moved to Pearl early 2000. I really enjoy looking for different ways to play the instrument so I'm glad you enjoyed this one. Much more to come!
7 ай бұрын
Great work : Wilcoxon # 144 is one of my favorite rudimental solo and with a rock beat ostinato it's even more beautiful, thanks for sharing and daily inspiration !
@grantcollins7 ай бұрын
Yes, it's one of my favourites too so I really wanted to get it with the feet. It was actually a bit tricky at first getting the hands to do the beat over the top. Thanks!
@bultocluv77087 ай бұрын
The Bass drum ghost notes and accents you played at the Pearl Pure Extravaganza's solo are the CLEANEST I've ever heard. I used to not be interested into double bass drum playing because I was able to play all the DB patterns I liked on just one pedal but you alongside Thomas Lang and Marco Iannetta blew me away with your approach and I've been playing DB since then.
@grantcollins7 ай бұрын
That was such a fun show! That's awesome that you've gotten into double bass since then. There's so much fun to be had!
@rickgray24657 ай бұрын
Rock on bro Rock on 👍👍👍
@grantcollins7 ай бұрын
Yes I will 🙂
@roommother33987 ай бұрын
I love videos with titles like this… haha! Fantastic stuff looking forward to checking out more of your vids!
@grantcollins7 ай бұрын
🤣 I know right! This is what I'd come to :).
@JLThisisMe7 ай бұрын
Outstanding insight. I see a lot of videos that focus on upstroke and downstroke for the paradiddle -- and, of course they're important as well -- but I would be willing to bet it's the control of the double stroke that holds most people back. I know it does in my case. Thanks for this.
@grantcollins7 ай бұрын
Thanks Jonathan. Yes, it's definitely the hurdle most of most students have with the control of the doubles. I hope it helps!
@JLThisisMe7 ай бұрын
Me too. This has long been a source of frustration for me. @@grantcollins