Awesome! I'll be responding on email soon!

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!

Ha! Yeah, they're a lot of fun!

Thank you!

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. 🙂.

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!

Yes! Love the paradiddle grooves! So much you can do with them. Enjoy!

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!

Fast singles/double rock! A paradiddle is just singles and doubles so we're all together on this!

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.

Thank you! :)

@@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!

@@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.

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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!

@@grantcollins Thank you, i was getting confused with the Gi part. This has helped so much with quintuplets!

@@Its_Skyu Fantastic! Enjoy your quintuplets!

Thank you! that's what I'm going for :).

Great to hear and have fun with your quintuplets!

Awesome that you found the video. It’s a great system and I hope you’re enjoying your quintuplets!

Thank you! Yes, it's a beautiful kit :).

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!

Thanks Steffen. Great to hear it was helpful. Have fun with your Paradiddles!

My Pleasure! I hope it make it easier and fun to get into counting quintuplets.

Thanks Steve! I hope it helps you to get your paradiddles up to the next level.

An awesome book for building hand technique!

Thank you!

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

Yes, its a great combination of things and also keeps us motivated to keep wanting to move forward.

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!

That's awesome Jason! Have fun with them :).

Thanks :)

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!

Fun stuff and more to come!

I plan to!

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!

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!

That's Awesome! Yes, being relaxed and patient are definitely are definitely part of the journey.

Yep, they’re pretty good!

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.

Nice one, and great that you've got the number count at the start too!

It was a few years ago but was fun to record and yes, it's an awesome prog rock album :).

Obrigado por isso. Sim, é uma bela bateria!

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!

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!

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!

Yes I will 🙂

🤣 I know right! This is what I'd come to :).

Thanks Jonathan. Yes, it's definitely the hurdle most of most students have with the control of the doubles. I hope it helps!

Me too. This has long been a source of frustration for me. @@grantcollins