10 THINGS I Wish I Knew As A Beginner Drummer

[@onit_music]

This is literally the best Intro i‘ve ever seen in my whole life

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

Hahaha yessss. So worth it!

[@kiratbhasin]

@@DrumBeatsOnline 21 is a good age for making a band

[@2kpurp879]

Exactly

[@TheBeakertube]

What the fuck is this comment thread?

[@OutlawDrum]

Agreed!

[@WillMadison9]

1: Take time to intentionally practice. (0:22) 2: Practice with a metronome. (1:46) 3: Don't be afraid to make mistakes. (3:21) 4: Focus on technique vs speed. (4:50) 5: Get uncomfortable during practice. (6:51) 6: Make rudiments practical. (7:37) 7: Stop comparing yourself. (8:41) 8: Slow down/track progress. (9:36) 9: Record yourself. (11:09) 10: Coated heads + Gaffe tape. (11:55)

[@drakesilmore3760]

Thanks, saved me from watching the rest of the video!

[@Jess-ht2or]

Thank you!

[@Black_Water.inc200]

I DONT NEED A METRONOME 🗣🔈👺🔥💥

[@williamdedrick5095]

just turned 65 and retired. Always wanted to play drums, now 2 months into it. Glad I came across this.

[@danielresurreccion3644]

Keep it up sir! Music doesn't have age limits

[@mixtube7396]

Wow...keep going...sir

[@rickdurr2960]

Mr Dedrick, l am in same boat as you. Just turned 66, close to retiring and last year got my first ever kit. I agree, great video.

[@perikcarvalho5675]

That the spirit ma boy.. Enjoy...

[@greenflagracing7067]

I picked up drums in my 50s and damn, if it isn't fun playing in a jazz ensemble. Go do it!

[@TheGuitologist]

Screw drums, dude, teach me how to edit.

[@redneckshaman3099]

Can you make a chick squirt🤔

[@abisaiocansey5248]

Naw fr these edits are sick

[@waskerbasket9601]

Screw editing teach me how to work on amps

[@guitarperformance576]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Lcky-gu2gi]

Screw editing its for posers instead keep practicing to the point drums becomes 2nd nature to you that you wont have to edit and even if u do make a mistake ur "mistake" will still sound cool

[@ReignJeffersonCTria]

Mad editing skills!! You've improved so much gabe. These videos are worth millions of views

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

That means a lot! Thank you!

[@ThePomorin]

200% agreed

[@shikhar261]

REACHING TO ONE MILLION SOON

[@PaoloAlghisi]

still have to learn how to edit and synchronize sound (after bad playing out of tempo LOL)

[@minustheFred]

Getting back into drumming after ten years or so...basically feel like a beginner again, this was exactly what I needed to hear.

[@BiKonkav123]

I feel this.

[@josephshirt9848]

Literally the same situation.

[@AshPlaysHorror]

Yessss so much yes. Never too late!!

[@132airsoft]

Exactly same here😀

[@marleneblackwell2688]

Thank you so much for this. I am a beginner female senior citizen drummer and loving it. I've been trying to practice every single day and it was becoming a chore so it was refreshing to know that I don't have to stick to this regimen and feel guilty!

[@FelineWarriorAtHeart]

Ha! Nice to see more female drummer, I'm myself 48yo and on my 3 lesson 😁 Just loving it...

[@charlottesmom]

Are youv still drumming? I'm 56 and just starting out.

[@azguitar]

I finally found a GREAT drum teacher, Fred Fischer in Boise, Idaho, and my drumming has improved immensely in the last 5 months. Fred has me working through Peter Magadini's "Learn to Play Drumset" book, and it is VERY challenging, yet teaching me tons of new things (finally getting 16th note bass drum rhythms happening). Find a great teacher, and reach for the stars!

[@lindy-loumaddock5979]

62 and just starting out myself!

[@antoniolewis7092]

I play at my church and was doing ok but then took off a week and worked on my drumming. When I came back I knew so much more from practicing so much. My pastor was impressed by me.

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

I love that! Great work!

[@edc120912]

Congrats brother! I also play drums at church and have been the dedicated drummer for the last 2 years. You learn alot by just playing during service and allowing yourself to be led by The Spirit. I use to beat my self up cause my teacher had been playing for 10 years as a dedicated church drummer and he could play in his sleep lol. Keep learning and growing! Blessings from Ft worth Tx

[@SalArteagaDrums]

Man church will up your musicianship! So glad to see there’s a lot of church drummers out here.

[@edc120912]

@@SalArteagaDrums yes it will! Its pretty awesome when you think about. I never touched a drum set or any instrument when i was in the world. But as soon the LORD called me to the light i had an urge to worship in any way possible. And when the pastor saw that i was a natural he told me to focus on the drums cause id be playing in service in the future. It was scary to hear but GOD gave me the wisdom to learn and today i thank GOD for the advancement ive had in percussion instruments. All GLORY TO GOD!

[@SalArteagaDrums]

@@edc120912 That’s awesome brother! My story is a little different. I played drums for a few years then stopped for a few. Attended a church service and wanted to get back in to drums so I asked to join the team. I didn’t even really practice faith or anything, just wanted to play drums. Well, here we are a few years later and I am a believer again and really do put my heart in to what I do. Crazy to think if it hadnt been for drums I wouldn’t have found Christ again.

[@Vereinfachedeintraining]

Holy shit. Your skills. Speaking in front of the camera, drums and editing. Definitely one of the best videos I've seen this year.

[@acon2211]

The kid and his cymbal drop is actually an amazing case of good reaction ; for those who don't know, he ends up saluting, which is great. I mean... everyone under this original video tells it's a perfect reaction/adaptation. He couldnt do anything with only one cymbal, so he puts the last one on the floor, then poses while saluting the anthem until the end of the music. He does not deserve to be treated as bah example. Imo.

[@Westside_69]

He could've also picked the other cymbal and keep playing.

[@syncswitch8497]

@@Westside_69 The cymbal fell because the strap became untied. He wouldn't have time to retie it before the song ends, and you can't play a cymbal by holding the actual cymbal.

[@feliciafisher3748]

No, he couldn't.

[@pravus9769]

As someone who played the crash symbols one year in high school for the national anthem, you are told by the band teacher to salute if your symbol breaks. He did exactly what he was told to do.

[@pravus9769]

@@Westside_69 The knot that ties the strap on the symbol came loose, so no. It happens frequently because most of these symbols, especially in smaller school districts, are decades old and falling apart and the band doesn't have a high enough budget to replace them, so they just tie it again and hope for the best, even though everyone knows that it's going to happen again eventually. It's so common that there are specific instructions on what to do if your symbol breaks in the middle of a song, especially for marching band and the national anthem. For concert band, you normally have a backup if things go wrong. At least, my band did.

[@BrandonScottDrums]

The drumhead catch... THE DRUMHEAD CATCH....

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

😂😂😂

[@awassumelahsamjela4642]

The drumhead frisbee

[@MyaCymbaluk]

i was looking for your comment , knew you'd appreciate some cheeky edits

[@lauragalvan6285]

Right!?! Lol this comment is amazing because throughout the video I was thinking “Gabe and Brandon have the best editing skills.” 😄

[@thaleskesisoglou9935]

Dude, I read that with your voice

[@ClayTorres69]

tnx for this man. Subbed. I'm a guitarist who is still learning drums. Recording yourself to track your progress and not comparing yourself to other drummers but to your past self hit me the most.

[@johnflores3450]

Learned some songs as a teenager and thought I was a drummer for 30 years. Just bought my own set at 45 and trying to learn solid fundamentals. Your videos are exactly on point man. Thank you! Both for the knowledge and the entertainment. Your videos are great as far as a teaching tool.

[@jeanneroberts6973]

I’m 75 playing drums in a beginners band. I’m slow with the paradiddles. You gave me good info.thank you.

[@chrismorgan8735]

Gabe these videos just keep getting better and better. I wish I had intentionally practiced more, because like you, I used to just do what was comfortable and expected to just get better. It didn’t happen! Just the month I’ve been doing your lessons and now a member of DBO academy, my drumming has grown so so much! Thank you!

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

Thanks so much for the kind words Chris! And I'm so happy you are seeing progress through DBO Academy! That's music to my ears ❤️

[@flappytaco]

Well holy cow, this video was not only super informative and friendily delivered, it also had top notch production value, including some of the craftiest transitions I've seen in a long while. Nice one!

[@levioneal9971]

Just started drumming alike 2 months ago and I just found this channel. You are a life saver keep doing what you’re doing cause I will definitely watch more

[@kawaivandenelzen4019]

Lately your video's have become way more in depth and more usefull, your doing a great job! As a drummer I know al of these point are very usefull and true, I wish more people realised how usefull you're video really are.

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

That means a lot, thank you!!

[@maxstolz3254]

This video is not only good for beginners, there’s a bunch of very valuable lessons and approaches in this. Great job man!

[@shahiq_z]

This is a great video. There was a certain beat i was just not able to play. I suddenly decided to play it at a slower bpm for not even a few mins and suddenly i was able to play the beat at its normal bpm. SLOWING IT DOWN ALWAYS HELPS

[@RC32Smiths01]

A beginner's journey is never easy. I wish the best to all who embark on it. Great work!

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

Agreed, but it is so fulfilling!

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@DrumBeatsOnline Indeed!

[@maltes666]

thanks :) i play for one year now and drumming just makes fun

[@adamzukmusic4562]

Thanks man. I started playing the piano when I was 4,then picked up guitar at 14, and I've been looping now for a few years. I started with beat boxing, since I always was practicing through high school and developed a pretty good skill for it, then graduated to a korg synth that had drums on it, and then I realized how limited that is and today I now have an Alesis Strike Multipad. There's a big learning curve entering into the world of percussion truly for the first time, and this video helps. the bears in my songs already sound so much cleaner and precise, and it allows for the rest of my loop to gel together in ways it never has before.

[@olenkagamboa1djb]

I recently bought my first edrum and I have been learning on my own but next month I'll enroll for lessons and I am so excited for this journey. I find drums fascinating and even though I am 25 I feel is never too late to learn something you want. great video, thank you!

[@moder_nord2475]

I’m 44, and started today! 😂😂

[@olenkagamboa1djb]

@@moder_nord2475 Omgg that’s awesome, I started last Saturday and so far it’s going good, good luck 😁

[@christopherhoie6286]

I’m 43 and I just bought the Alesis Strike Pro SE kit. Just started playing it yesterday after finally setting it all up lol. How much progress have you made in 2 years? Edit: Gotta love autocorrect these days right? 😆 Anyways, quick update on my own personal progress. I’ve been playing for just over a month and I’ve had significant improvement in everything from playing off beat stuff to keeping a steady beat utilizing the metronome and it’s been nothing short of a blast doing it. I practice roughly 16 hours a week so I really wanna try and sustain this type of schedule I’ve got going on atm. I also want to mention that the drumming community is absolutely fucking awesome too, btw! Really cool people here and I truly mean that. There’s a TON of inspiring drummers on KZbin alone and I’ve seen a significant amount of positive feedback and just overall great vibes throughout. I aspire to be like a lot of you, starting with El Estepario Siberiano! This guy is beyond incredible. I’m practically at a loss of words with this dude. Check him out (if you haven’t already).

[@joshuamaltez4704]

I never drummed but I always wanted to. I tried for the first time but was so unsure how to use my feet while using the sticks at the same. After a decade I got a ekit to play ROCK BAND 4, I was so terrible but I started it at easy for a bit to get a groove of what I felt to learn, went to medium, got comfortable a bit, then HARD was my best and most comfortable when I got into it, but thats the only place I stayed at (played mainly crazy metal / rock songs) and when I jumped into Expert, I said no way I can do this. After taking some time in Hard I said I gotta keep practicing in Expert to have an actual feeling / experience to the actual songs and after half a year I gotten around 97% average to every song I play now. Now my next goal is to start actually drumming without any drum notes in my face and felt it was the same feeling as not knowing how to play but have the feeling knowing how to. I hope I can push it forward with some actual tutorials and learn how to actual apply all this naturally soon!

[@No_Transitory]

Learning to play to a metronome is so important. Especially when you go into the studio. I had never played to a metronome until my band went into the studio. But from then on I lived by it.

[@timworley3235]

on the gaffa note. i cut up a few centimeters of an old blanket and taped it to my snare. sounds so good! i take it off to tune and thats it!

[@asaris_]

The funny thing is, I'm so busy with "intentional practicing", I haven't even really started doing play-alongs 😂 All those basics are keeping me too busy. And strangely enough I don't even feel like missing out on the fun. Am I weird that I find 30mins of rudiments satisfyingly fun?? 🤔

[@Max-dd4ow]

I find rudiments fun as well, I like to see how fast I can do them

[@ReignJeffersonCTria]

I don't enjoy it as much as playing along to songs but i don't find it incredibly boring as well

[@asaris_]

@@Max-dd4ow Well, there's drumming and then there's sports drumming, eh? 😉 And yes, I love that too! It's quite... meditative in a competitive way (yep, constantly competing with myself there...)

[@Max-dd4ow]

@Anachronism G I agree, I’ve always considered drumming to be a sport but it does have a very peaceful side to it as well. Whenever I’m angry I like to go hit the drums as hard as I can Or when I’m happy I go play some jazz music because it’s happy and upbeat. Overall, Drums are the best instrument

[@danyloveretennikov7861]

Same thing with me, I started drumming half a year ago (22y) and I deliberately applied all those practice tips (along ones from the Gabe's video) right at the start of my drumming journey. I just thought that if I'm doing something, might as well do it right and the more effective way. Started on practice pad with metronome, then got e-kit and found a good teacher. Then, after few months created my own band (with more experienced players than me, obviously) to get some real experience with playing and honest feedback about how much I currently suck. For some reason rudiments and slow deliberate practice are not "boring" for me as it might be for the most beginners - I don't need to be on drum kit whole time, I just love the process drumming, no matter the surface - simple as that.. It brings so much joy just to practice with metronome, working on my time and overall skills not only for my sake, but also for the sake of my band. I don't want to be flashy/choppy showoff, but instead, solid foundation of the band which will elevate playing of other band members and make everyone feel good. Already got coached by our (now ex) bassist that I should "just play with songs only", ignore all the (and I quote) "useless things like rudiments" and instead learn some "practical skills like ghost notes". He also advised to learn as many grooves/fills as possible as #1 priority, which I don't agree with personally. What's the point of knowing a lot if you can't play that 1 simple groove solid with proper timing for whole song? Sorry for the long ramble. :D just glad that I've been able to apply most of the tips since the start, so I know i'm on the right path!

[@cyclonedrums]

Ie been druming for 56 years This is Best Drum Video I have ever seen Thank You for the IMPORTANT information I agree with all of it I used to intentionally practice daily with stick control ..even Friday Nights for 1 hour when my friends were out partying

[@nternetrat]

Intentional practice is so crucial! Literally paramount to success. All the greats (or just anyone who got good at something) did deliberate practice (another word for it). They chose the thing they were the worst at and worked on it until it was their best. I have a note as a reminder for my practice sessions: May my practices be meaningful, challenging, uncomfortable, long (sometimes), boring, and well thought out.

[@challengersam100]

6:01 bro said "control is better than speed guys" ☝️🤓 And then proceeded to play the most beautiful and on time drum segment ive ever seen

[@nissaniatrujillo]

As a film editor...your video transitions are fire

[@str1897]

I don't think people will realise how true this is. I've been drumming since I was 6 years old and over the years i came up with these one too. The importance of practice, of playing with a metronome to be tight, switching from focus on speed to groove For the mistake reactions, i've always did it instinctly but i realised how cool it could look when a stick slipped my hand in the final fill of the song at a show and i finished with my bare hand on the bass tom and i could see the pride of my drum teacher

[@jfirl]

This is an encouraging video, I'm glad to see that I'm doing 90% of the stuff you're showing us, only been playing a month and a half but I'll get there!

[@markanderson3870]

All good points, especially playing slow and working up to speed, and counting. And no matter how boring, get into a zen state or something and play realllly slooowww for a long time, to burn in the timing. And concentrate on the space between the hits as much as the actual stroke. Then you'll incorporate time into your subconscious, haha.

[@aaronrebello4514]

I'm loving this new style of transitions

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

❤️❤️

[@cottenedkeys]

wow, I just know that that example on the, "make mistakes" part was definitely beneficial for some people. Back when I did boxing, I used this exact sequence to perfect my jab, cross, and hooks, I would always try to replicate the mistake and then SLOW IT DOWN, my coach thought me to do that and it helped since I could improve faster instead of trying to look cool, much love

[@markuskopter]

The #1 tip I'd give to any beginner would be: ALWAYS wear hearing protection when you play the drums.

[@drummersinger5324]

No reason to use earplugs whatsoever. All that's going to do is distort how you tune your heads. You'll have a shit drum sound forever

[@markuskopter]

@@drummersinger5324 I know it sounds crazy, but you can tune your drums without using plugs and still wear them when you play afterwards.

[@drummersinger5324]

@@markuskopter Who the hell wears ear plugs? WTH for? So you can't tell what's real? Drummers like you are broke joke

[@markuskopter]

@@drummersinger5324 First: In 20 years you'll be the one who can't tell what's real, because then your ears will be the broke joke. Second: Professional hearing protection made for musicians just lowers the incoming volume without changing the incoming frequency spectrum. Third: Taking an argument down to the personal level just proves one point. That you are wrong. I'm out.

[@ca5a]

@@drummersinger5324 there are musician ear plugs that reduce damaging sounds and not block sounds

[@thecommunistbreadlord3223]

This really helped, my uncle who was drummer said I have an unnatural ability to keep pace no matter the speed the song is, knowing slowing down makes better progress it Will definitely help me pass a learning curve I have with actually playing a beat and not fucking up because I’m not sure what I’m doing

[@ralphhumphrey445]

Your video production is impressive without becoming the most important element. Kudos for that. Also, you have a very engaging personality and explain yourself very well. Finally, and most importantly, the points you make are spot on. Each one resonates to me and should to everyone who watches this video. Being a teacher for more than 50 years and having the opportunity, along with Joe Porcaro, to design a curriculum for the public sphere, this is the kind of information that we used to develop the step by step way to learn how to play correctly, appropriately and musically. Thanks for putting this together.

[@erichfranz08]

Hey, bro.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 I want to thank you for your tips. And I make bad use of "time" in drums. I thought I could pass these steps... no no, I was wrong. Thank you.

[@vojtamein134]

Those transitions were sick af! I thought your videos were at the Top quality level already, but somehow you still manage to impress me with every new video! Thank you Gabe, stay awesome! 🔥🔥🔥

[@wayneclark3020]

Good list but I would add learning finger technique. Specifically the drop/catch Tony Williams thing and also the Moeller stroke. I played mostly with wrist for years and it really screwed me up. So yeah #11: Drop/catch, Push/pull with a looser grip to prevent injury and promote a relaxed grip.

[@themetalgamer9864]

6:01 I actually prefer the aggression of Speedy.

[@raythackston1960]

As a child of 5 through 14 YOA I practiced everyday at least 30 minutes a day. 15 minutes of book reading and learning the excersizes...and them 15 minutes of rudiments, and I would usually play for 5 or 10 minutes on just things I heard in or complete songs. At 6 years old I could play any song on the radio as top hits. I continued to have this ability through till my pro years where I played covers and original material. Practice, practice, practice...that was what my original drum teacher taught me.

[@matthewmitch8776]

The editing in this video was ON POINT

[@PupusaS12]

As a young drummer who has been playing for over a year, I’ve learned some of me these tips but it’s so much more simple, this was really helpful!

[@veikkalarudrums]

I've been playing for 10+ years, and I've only recently started paying attention to the aspects you mentioned in the video. Really wish I'd done that ten years ago, better late than never !

[@pascal7357]

Excellent and very complete video: not only you give good tips, but everything that you say is exactly how I feel as a beginner. Thank you so much!

[@panoskarelas437]

Congratulations on the video editing. It might sounds not that important but it is. It really makes the video more interesting even if it talks about 'boring' but very important things as practice. I'm going to follow the rule of recording my progress for sure. 🥁

[@markpichler9070]

Agree with all... expect the last one. As chosing the head is one of the importants things, you have take a long time in learning tuning and chose the right head for your sound. It would be easy if you know just as beginner what tuning and what head is right for you, ok. But exately that is what we here say "the way is the goal". There are situations where noone could help you (before a stage or sounding on a stranger kit on a festival) and all this is a learning process. Learning what tuning/head in your situation is the right one.

[@EarthtonesCymbals]

What's really cool is that it's never too late to begin again...well...until it is too late.

[@vangogh6912]

Really liked you giving us a word for the day. Control is paramount to increasing speed and equally, confidence. I'm just starting to explore the drums and I'll be checking out your guide for the basics.

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

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[@daniel_alan_music6583]

Slow down and track progress fer sher 💯

[@insertmetalusernamehere]

I hate Limb independence...

[@panderz_gg]

Thank you for those Tipps. Especially the one with the Metronom. I figured I need something like that because I caught myself just speeding up on the Hihat without even thinking about it.

[@stephenheinzmann7648]

those transitions were incredible!

[@shellyozdamar437]

This was soooo useful!!! I JUST started and it all makes so much sense. I love the part about “feeling uncomfortable”. It helps to know that it is part of the growing pains in order to get better. Thank you so much for this video. You are awesome!

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Came here for the video, I stayed with just rewinding that intro editing! Seriously tho, awesome job as always, Gabe!

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

Haha that's awesome, thank you!

[@willjackson4807]

Literally nodding along to each point you make. I am a beginner and you described me (and my already bad habits) perfectly! Great video, thank you!

[@woozihae]

Those editing skills, holy damn.

[@rolandilles1014]

man,...I just looked at your video from 2015. it is insane how much the production quality has changed..and also your persona on screen. Hats down, congrats man! Really great job.

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

Hey thanks! I appreciate it!

[@smithnisar4928]

Gotta say this, the video editor has really cool skills⚡

[@thebrilliantrj]

🙏

[@airsoftandy9285]

Use to know a guy who was so full of himself and when I'd come over and play on the drums he would was always just brag about him playing for years and call me and un experienced and that made me feel really down and like I needed to compare myself with him. I just got my first set and this video helped alot with what not Todo and I see I have done alot in this video so thank you. I Know every one starts at their own pace and I wish I wouldn't have done that with him

[@RyanPGallant]

Your videos have been unreal as of late man . The transitions are amazing, and makes it very engaging for viewing. Cheers dude

[@VenomTeen722]

I finally have the space for a E Drum kit. Wish I could do acoustic, but I’d get noise complaints. I’m starting off with a practice pad and then eventually buy the drum set. So excited to finally learn

[@federicorebori6240]

Impressive the way you improved the quality of your videos. Amazing

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Robertanimalis]

Like to say thanks man for breaking things down. 40 yrs playing with a 4 yr break (knee surgery and excuses) now I’m back but this time slowing it down to actually learn. Much of your videos I’ve taken to heart and use them for about 30 min warm up then I put on some random music and jam along about an hour then 10 min cool down with just rudiments. Looking forward to the rest of your vid’s as I’m not in any rush to just blow through re-learning playing again. One thing to add is just after 6-7 of your vid’s and a couple weeks my precision is noticeable…..should of done this years ago.

[@pilot-plane-coffee1678]

I’m guessing your also a cinematographer, quality of this production and the content is the at a professional level: amazing amazing video: subscribed.

[@Bossfightmedia]

ive seen this channel 3 years ago and it was really helpful. but now... now the transitions are otherworldly the content is amazing and its also super enjoyable to watch. Way to go, Sir.

[@sil0w]

Wow, those transitions 🤯🤯

[@Marnee4191]

Since I started drumming (at the ripe old age of 54) a few months ago, I've watched oodles of drumming videos of various kinds and this is one of the best. Fortunately, from having played violin for many years, I already had pretty good habits with practicing, but this video helped confirm I was on the right track. But I also learned some new things that now make perfect sense and which I will do (e.g. I was using a metronome a lot, but for some reason, not when I practice my paradiddles on the pad. I'll do it now!) Thanks for very helpful video.

[@elkko8793]

All the begginers watching this video be like: " Yeah, I will come back to this video in few years"

[@TheKmullins87]

Very nice 10 point. As someone that has taken a 15 year break and recently picked up an ekit to teach myself and my young children. I feel like this is all practical knowledge to keep in my head and apply every day and behind the kit. Thank you!

[@milansorfctisorf2166]

better cuts than in Hollywood movies

[@bretthammett8764]

The stick grip is definitely personal preference. I drift toward the end of the stick for certain heavier beats and go for a balanced grip with more technical beats.

[@AbB-fp2eq]

THAT MERCHO THOOOOOOOO!!!!

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

👀👀

[@rodneybough9164]

Thanks 👍🏾 Still having tons of.... challenges with coordination but your videos are a real blessing giving me both hope faith and something to aim for. Thanks again, Rodney

[@nirradyen-tolobaz3727]

The 70 bpm reflects the resting heart rate.It is the perfect tempo 2 practice. -yen Tolobaz✨🎼🙏🏼🎼✨

[@bodecobb9256]

Dude thanks this really helped me out. I've been having this problem playing quarter notes on the hi-hat and different combos on the snare and kick, and then i started working on it for like 5 minutes and started to get the hang of it. Now i'm really starting to kick ass!!! Thanks Bro

[@omochaeng2026]

it's my first time to watch this and i've been drumming since i was 7years old and my way of practicing is just watching and listening vids or music because i don't have my own drums, i just practice when its time to practice for our church service every saturday or sunday after service and now i'm already 22yrs old and still i don't have my own drums 😅 but i'm still grateful using my talent for the glory of God ❤

[@mdleather4ever]

Gabe thanks so much....this was most helpful. I'm a newbie and I suck, but I'm trying to suck less, and several of the points you made is this video echo what my teacher encourages me to do....metronome, drills and exercises, and working UP to a tempo. I'll give it a go.........

[@Jeff-dx3ql]

I think most of these tips would apply for any instrument. The slowing your practice, focusing on mistakes and break them down. Always using a metronome. I've been playing guitar for years and have recently gained the understanding of how bad I suck for not practicing intentionally. Or just practicing the same songs over and over. Solidifying bad technique instead of building great technique. Great video! and Great suggestions! And thank you for sharing your experience!

[@humblehombre9904]

I am a serious hard rock drummer, but the best move I ever did, was beginning to play the ridiculously simple, yet dead on timing songs of the 80s that I hated. The Madonna tunes come to mind. I used the True Blue album, because there were dead simple straight beat tunes, there were some Latin feels, there were fast, there were slow. I managed to ad-lib fils where and when ever I chose. This was a game changer for me, because I didn’t love the tunes so never got excited and thus carried away. I also didn’t die of boredom. Now, we can speed shift any tunes to give the desired bpm we want to work at. It is great to know the speed to play, just by the number written. It is like ear training for notes, hearing a note then knowing what it is. Same with timing. Know it by heart. By feel.

[@PalmSandsRanch]

Great explanation, gives me hope. I messed around a little with drums when I was young, I'm now 55 and have been wanting to actually learn to play but just don't know where to start, I'm fine with an inexpensive but good set but don't what what that would be. I do have the means for a high end set but don't want to spend that in the beginning. Any advise from anyone would be greatly appreciated 🙂

[@get_a_grip]

Heyyo mr Colton, I recommend just getting a small 4 piece kit (pearl has some cheap ones) and buying good heads for it! Stock heads aren't going to sound the best and you can make almost any kit sound amazing with good heads an proper tuning. Good luck man it's a blast and never too late to start

[@PalmSandsRanch]

@@get_a_grip Thank you so much! Great advise 🤙🏼

[@georgewebb1422]

As a drummer since I was 5 years old, I practiced an hour a day. And practicing rudiments. Basically my first 3 years of playing drums was using a practice pad. Then graduation to drums…. But snare first and then adding to set a little at a time. I eventually auditioned for the Marine Drum and Bugle Corp ((Hawaii) and was excepted. I was 17 years old then. I’m now 70. Still practice the same way when I can.

[@klaushoschi2143]

I´ve been playing drums for 1.5 years, now, and I´ve just come across this video. Funny that this video really sums up my very conclusions that have made after ca. 1 year of stumbling through the (sometimes frustrating) beginner time.

[@brandonslater5684]

Glad to hear I am not the only drummer that struggle with fills ... thanks man, this gives me hope.

[@alexgoraieb8339]

Spot on... as someone who has played drums for over 30 years... this is wise advice ! ... I would add an 11th ... I wish they’d invented You Tube & video sharing 30 years earlier... the internet & You Tube has soooo much incredible material that can help guide & focus your practise to accelerate your progress on the drums...

[@horaziohorazio]

those transitions between the video sequencens are absolutely worldclass!!!!

[@gopistons22]

This speaks to me on so many levels, especially #5. I also often feel overwhelmed because there are so many things to practice and idk where to start

[@logandecker271]

Guys, metronome beats by stone kick is killer. They have a drum mode and you can enter the fill you're working on and follow along. Helped me sooooo much!

[@iWerli]

I played drums from 16-18ish years old and was able to play a few simple songs and jam out with basic fills I'm 27 now and just bought my first kit in almost 10 years and I'm already much better than I was back when I was 18 The biggest difference in how I learn songs now compared to back then is that I play the part as slow as I need to be able to actually play it. I'll play it one note per second while I try to get used to the movements, then I play that part over and over until I can reliably play it super slow, then work on my speed from there. I've never been able to play anything like 5:17 but these days i know "as long as i can play that super super slow, I can work my way up in speed after a bunch of practice and get used to it within a day or two"

[@cafecedarbeard4735]

I like this drummer people. I'm one of the strange ones for whom musical instruments made more sense than anything else since I was very young once I discovered them. Drums have been a long time coming in my daily routines, and it's about time. TIME! The things you say about slowing down to go fast, this is in phase with things I took in from Tai Ji lessons in my offstage training quest. I just dug into a good video elsewhere that had this guy doing really basic stick patterns doing the slow speed up thing and was delighted to discover and be reminded again of what happens when I do the Tai Ji things of dropping my anchor of attention fully into the shape of present time, to bear upon whatever task in full power and gentlemanly manners required to do this well in a music band. As in standing with the Tai Ji practices, droning and toning with voice, running calisthenic chromatic patterns up and down the guitar neck where the pattern is simple and focused and repetitive like a shaman's drum, which opens up my wider senses where I feel more and more detail in things like how I hold the body that holds the sticks, feeling the vibrations in the wood, adjusting by micro and millimeters the shape of my hands, arms, shoulders, spine, depth and continuity of breath, posture alignment; the list is to vast to manifest in a comment section as the senses in and around the human creature body can notice details in holistic splendor, as in the basic relationship between my body and the sticks as first and foremost to train, my body, my legs and feet and training them to be relaxed and strong and foot tapping daily to hone the ease and the speed by building up from beginner's baby steps. The complexity of human life without taking on the high levels of music discipline require infant vulnerability and slow phase in just like birds where horses and goats can walk as soon as they break free from the womb. Taking on high level disciplines is a near lost aspect of human Craft and I'm glad to see the details shining. I like the internet when it improves my humanity and my relations. The kind of sticking and beat practice you recommend here is a gateway to what some call meditation; to persist opens levels of perception the common people don't notice and can't feel. It takes heart and gut brain alignment to do this music thing well, and with drums correct practice is required if one wants to be a good person and not just a kung fu beast of thrills.

[@Lucas.LadiesMan217]

You need to put subtitles in your video for the whole world. What you're saying is really necessary and the way you say it makes it sound very easy and convincing

[@kimberlylawson8240]

Thank you so much for putting this video together my son has been feeling very frustrated and I'm just looking for ways to help keep him motivated it gives him so much gratification when he plays well and he just needs to know what can help him out.

[@anthonybarragan1687]

Let me keep it simple for all the viewers This video is 100% to the point and the most useful video I have ever watched about drumming.

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

Haha wow that's amazing!! Thanks for the kind words!

[@Mikej1592]

I played drums in Highschool, a very very long time ago. Had my own set back home but it's still in my mothers basement and I haven't seen it since 1996. I've been itching to buy a Rolland E-drum kit so I don't piss off the neighbors as I basically re-learn the drums, and have been watching a lot of demos, instruction vids, but you are the first to mention that golden key word from my youth... the Paradiddle, holy shit if I had a dollar for every paradiddle I played starting out I would have no problem buying the best drum kit around, and have money left over to excavate an underground soundproof room to practice in right now. :-) god, such a weird word holds so much power in learning the basic pattern control.

[@obewon2]

I used to play drums in school as a kid. Haven't really played much at all since. I'm creeping up on 50 and watching this made me want to pick it back up again. It feels like I would be starting over from scratch, but this video makes me realize it would be a good idea to start over making GOOD habits instead of bad ones.

[@JAMESlock1911]

I have been playing drums for 30 years and I learned something from this. Definitely good information for a beginner. Recording myself regularly has helped me alot.

[@gbotalla]

I would have needed this video about 20 years ago, but as someone, who did mostly the same mistakes back then...it`s still good to hear from time to time! ;-) Thanks!

[@41twood]

This is one of the best and vids for beginners , both in content and more importantly in the truth about some of the most common mistakes we make as beginner drummers. EXCELENT !!! job on content and video production. You nailed it on this one. My hats off to you sir !