Applying the Paradiddle Diddle to the Drum Set (FULL DRUM LESSON)

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Snag the sheet music for this lesson here: bit.ly/2QWMwr5 Subscribe or I will steal your cymbals: bit.ly/2AyH1Fb Paradiddle fills....rudiments...We all want to learn how to express ourselves on the drums better. But what if I told you coming up with killer drum licks, drum fills, and drum beats wasn't rocket science? What if I told you there was a system for coming up with drum fills? In this lesson, I teach you a short system that will help you take any drum rudiment, drum sticking, or drum idea and turn it in to the perfect drum fill. Here's that other free lesson I mention in this lesson... Applying the Single Paradiddle to the Drum Set: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnnOaKJ5nblnf80 Leave a comment below and let me know your thoughts!

[@ajb-drums]

Providing this type of lesson for free shows how much Stephen genuinely wants drummers to succeed.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

I honestly couldn't WAIT to release this one. Thanks for the kind words...so glad it helped!

[@VW.907]

Agree.

[@elmabagaipo2261]

tnx @@StephenTaylorDrums

[@conmandrum]

Awesome lesson, "practice should not be an emotional time" is seriously excellent advice. Definitely working on putting more paradiddle diddles in my fills, if I practice every day I might be able to play some of this stuff in 5-10 years 😂

[@allanbador7316]

Thx for taking the time and making it simple to understand.

[@TimB1971]

Awesome stuff, new to actually learning drums vs. beating on them!

[@shawntittle2045]

Brilliant lesson! And your snare sounds awesome

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Thanks Shawn!

[@albertokokichamorro3028]

thanks for another great lesson.

[@dougouste3418]

That was really awesome and very informative and really help people propel their drumming to new levels

[@MikkleMakkle78]

Always a great learning experience! Thanks for having worthwhile content, I look forward to these lessons.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

MikkleMakkle78 you bet!

[@ryanburchett8455]

Awesome video! Thanks so much!

[@fabianserranovera3968]

Thank you from Chile!, what a great lesson dude!, I've been looking for months for some good drum fills practice's structure, may the music always be with you ▼♫♪ thanks mate!

[@ZeshXD]

i could listen to those drums all day, what a sound... and what a drummer! :O

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

ZeshXD thank you my friend

[@aarushs9201]

Man that snare is tuned perfectly Stephen your channel is amazing man...keep it up!!

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

The Rustedblade thank you my friend!

[@aarushs9201]

@@StephenTaylorDrums no problem mate

[@PelouseMan666]

you're seriously awesome

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Pierre Rohan 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@IDn0tfound]

Be comfortable with pattern that start or end in middle of a bar is damn hard.

[@robertthompson5568]

This is all GREAT! There are a few things that I'm a little cloudy about though. I will go ahead and say that you can resolve somewhere besides 1 (step #9) but expect the people you are jamming with to get confused...lol! Secondly, I realize that this is instructional but, the cymbals are only being used as punctuation. I would have a zone that was just cymbals. (This is no disrespect, Stephen....you ROCK!)

[@bryandrums32]

I love your channel because I am obsessed with your cymbals

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Thanks Bryan! Got some new ones coming (supposed to get here today) that I'll throw up on here soon

[@bryandrums32]

Stephen Taylor 🤘🤘🤘👍👍👍👍🥁🥁🥁🥁

[@youssefmoataz1947]

what an insane vid your video really helped me and made me more confident and for that i thank you

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Youssef Moataz makes my day to hear that!

[@mitchellhalvorson9719]

I'm a brand new drummer. Ive only been drumming fir a couple weeks and this freakin blew my mind

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Welcome to the fam!

[@DrumTipTuesday]

I really like the "Zoning" concept! I do it but i never had a name for it. Don't mind if I "borrow" this idea from you, lol

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Drum Tip Tuesday borrow away!

[@dietrichnelsonsr4796]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@micheleploeser7720]

This is so very hard for me to follow. I’m Dyslectic, I just can’t follow THE LRRLLR...& I loose the sequences switching from one letter/hand to the next. I just can’t keep track of one letter to the next. I. Mentally visualize the drum & the stick to direct my hands from one drum Note to the next.

[@Khyree_Holmes]

You Drummers help me groove on the Keys!! 15:02 - ...careful....

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

;^)

[@samiransonowal3667]

Hi

[@Kuronekoninja]

Well this one lesson should keep me very busy for the next several years , or more .

[@saschali6640]

Train slow, because playing fast is playing slow, just faster

[@MaelstromMephistoPEM]

Thank you for tuning the snare. Now I can be deaf because of my own drums and not because of yours🤣.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Abhay Ramjee LoL....ok...the tuning is not much different from the other videos. Glad you’re not gonna go deaf though (at least on account of me)!

[@NintenDub]

I dont understand why your drums specifically the Tom's,sound like they do

[@billbigler1366]

Stephen an extremely great lesson. Agree with some of the other Comments. You are a very good teacher. Thanks.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Thank you Bill. I appreciate the kind words my friend

[@garylagstrom3864]

In 1982 on the Mountain Music tour I met drummer Mark Herndon during a break of the band playing softball 🥎 against the local radio station DJ’s. I was a beginning drummer and asked him how to play the fast part on Mountain Music. He showed me with his hands on his legs explaining it was a paradiddle-diddle between the kick and snare 🥁. He said to learn it slowly listening to Ride the Train from the Feels So Right album. I’ll never forget how kind he was to a young drummer and a total stranger! I’ll always love the Alabama band!

[@monkeyp.i.9944]

Like always just what I need when I need it thanks Stephen you badass

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Logo stick you bet my friend. So glad it helped

[@thekraden04]

Dude, put that on a shirt, "I want my crayons back".

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

James McGrady yaassss!

[@mads.percussion]

Great walkthrough!! It's very inspiring to see the ideas that we are often doing subconsciously this well articulated. It's great food for thought both for me as a performer and teacher :-D

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Mads Mortensen thanks so much my friend!

[@graymccarthy685]

This is so generous. A years of years of experience handed on. 🙏

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Gray McCarthy glad it helped my friend

[@MS-qf3sx]

Holy grab ! Thats what i am searching around 5 years. OMG you did really great job !

[@nestorandreoli7596]

Go simple to complex, and combine all in differents ways around the drums.

[@hxhdhhdhd6984]

Im perfect just the way I am...... Just kidding

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Mark The Monkey lol 😂👊🏻

[@jeterpilled_memester]

Quite late to the party. But I wanted to get this out: this is one of my favorite drum-tube channels. And the fact that this is a single-man act for the drumming just speaks volumes for what Stephen's been doing for free for intermediate/beginner drummers is insane. Been a happy subscriber to the channel for 3 years and don't regret a single thing about it!(not to mention the killer lesson here!)

[@westondifranco9313]

Man, I don't remember Phil ever having a beard like that. Nice lesson buddy. 👍 Can't wait to listen to this

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Weston DiFranco you just gotta look closer to see that beard 🧔🏻😂🤣

[@BobSchoepenjr]

This is an epic lesson! I highly recommend everybody to watch this from start to finish but don’t get distracted by Stephens’ footwear. Lol

[@motokap3887]

Hello kind sir, im a newbie drummer and well, im practicing my paradidles on my drum pad for 2 weeks now.. and whenever i apply these techniques on my drum kit, i actually pull it off but slow... Thank u for this video... How many months do u think i can pull these off fast?

[@oobernoober7617]

This makes everthing understandable now. Take Toxicity from System of A Down the beginning has multiple complex drum fills, except they're just a basic maneuver around the toms but really sped up. With them all you have to do is find what hand placements work best for you. This works for basically any tricky fill

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Oober Noober couldn’t agree more. I’ve been really excited about releasing this one. It truly is one of the most useful things I’ve ever taught. Just a simple method for exploring stickings that is a TON of fun.

[@Paintballguru92]

Yeah that's cool Stephen, but, ain't you ever heard of the ol' paradiddle'diddle-diddle'diddle?

[@samagustino5060]

Class lesson superb..this lesson what i need.. perfect aplication paradidle

[@gitarman666]

Can I learn the single dittle and add a pair of dittles later? Guitarist just learning drums

[@Ibhorrorauthor]

Brilliant lesson! Thanks Stephen 👍

[@AnotherMomentWithDave]

Phenomenal Instruction Steven!

[@jghillstudio1857]

Jump over to Stephensdrumshed.com and try out his program. He uses these methods for beginners to advanced players. Stephen has put together a professional team to help you with hands on analysis. This video reminds me of why you pay someone a lot of money for them to fix something simple. You are not paying for what they did. You are paying for the years of experience.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Thanks Justin! Always great to hear from you my friend. Really appreciate the kind words

[@misterlizard]

a lot of crayon to digest here; thank you friend.

[@worldboatskiff8709]

Thanks so much I’m embarrassed I am a 45 year beginner but trying.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Don't be embarrassed. Over 60% of my online students are older than you, many just starting. Glad to have ya in the fam!

[@mosesmutta8112]

hi you bless me. do you a book with all your drum lesson

[@pfopfo]

This is the most comprehensive lesson i found.

[@yuriselukoff]

Seems like intermediate / intermediate-to-advanced stuff. If I’m a beginner, and still struggling with building my hand technique, should I even start trying this?

[@jeterpilled_memester]

personally go all the way with hand technique, you'll thank yourself a year later Drill the moeller technique in real good

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

You should def dive deep on the technique...but...I have found it's best to work technique beside other material. Just working technique can lead to a stale practice session. I suggest workin technique first in your practice time and then moving on to other groove/independence related material.

[@graymccarthy685]

For sure, what Stephen has presented is gold. Start at the level you are, maybe that’s 1/8th notes or 1/4 notes hand to hand. Following Stephen process here you’ll learn dynamics, phrasing (zones, getting comfortable moving round the kit) and embed that nice and early ready for more complex things later. You can get plenary of ‘perfect’ fills out of 1/8th notes. Maybe start with two beats rather than a whole bar. The later stages (grid) are higher level, so maybe nail the early steps into your playing and dip the toe as exploration in the later ones

[@toto321456]

wow so thanks for this amazing lesson

[@KupsoRyu]

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[@drumbeard]

0 dislikes. PERFECT

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Drumbeard I’m sure they’ll come lol. Glad you dig it!

[@drumbeard]

@@StephenTaylorDrums I'm currently going through it. Shame I'm not from the states, I'd love to pay you for a lesson in person, cause nothing can replace working 1:1 with someone. But I have to say, I love that you make it simple, you organize the lessons, you are straight to the point but without being judgemental towards people that don't know something. I play drums since 2008, it's 11 years, but I'm still kinda a caveman (kinda like Ulrich - I play for the music, not so much for the technique so to speak), but whenever I have time I try to pick a lick or something. Great that there are such fine people as yourself that spend their time to help others. PS: Pardon my English, I'm from the asshole of Europe, Poland :P

[@sawdustcrypto3987]

16:00 is where it gets really good! 👍

[@jimmydunn2231]

Masterful lesson!!! Definitely will be sharing with my students. Thanks brother, you are one awesome drummer and teacher.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Thank you Jimmy. I appreciate it. I hope it helps your students...exactly why I made it.

[@StoyanStoyanov88]

Taylor can we use RLRRLRLL?

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Sure, use whatever you want. The system is what’s important, not a particular sticking

[@albitcapinigro1107]

The best lessons on you tube.

[@overindulgence6168]

stephens the man thanks!

[@joselugo_6]

Thanks taylor

[@naiworld296]

This guy is god sent

[@jimperry5456]

This is exactly the type of drumming video I have been searching for years. Thanks man! I always enjoy your passion and appreciate the way you share your knowledge

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

James Perry glad it helped James, and thanks!

[@dwightgaston6079]

This is one of the best if not the best tutorial of yours that I have watched. OUTSTANDING INSTRUCTION. Subscibed.

[@tonylentner7575]

Awesome great job

[@stephenvenables3179]

I've just started learning and Stephen is brilliant but I'm not at this level lol. Great to watch though.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

So glad it helps!

[@stephenvenables3179]

Thanks Stephen . I'm from England I'm 56 years old and have just started out on the drumming road. Had an early Xmas present off the wife...a yamaha dtx 432 electronic kit. Been playing about a week and I think I'm doing OK. Got my first lesson next Thursday. I love watching your stuff. Keep up the good work.

[@rallyeraidr7841]

Very good lesson. Thanx Stephen!

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

You bet!

[@israelcrawford8734]

love it man

[@samiransonowal3667]

Hi

[@leoduhhh9028]

ye

[@jakel7466]

sometimes I like to watch your videos at 2x playback speed and it's like watching a speed metal tutorial. I recommend you all try it at! The explanations twice as fast are gold too

[@jello-tarzan]

Thanks for organizing my practice. So helpful!

[@PinkFloyd4]

Great!

[@IsimplyWill]

I've been needing fill work for years. My worship team thanks you lol.

[@vincentlesieur5173]

❤

[@zapantalambda]

This video makes me want to buy my first drumset and shift from guitarist to drummer. Lol Nice content again. :)

[@grahamsalmons2027]

Yeah I was like totally with it until you started practice at like the speed of light and then I was totally demoralised. Despite practicing over several days I can't reach anything like that speed or effect. Not basically a lesson for beginners, or even beginners that have been playing a while #:o(

[@motorman111jld]

This is very detailed awesome information. This is the first time I have seen the practice material building up to finished product. Thanks Stephen!!!

[@ptrocket]

👍🏼

[@jaccuse4086]

A video on early Electric Wizard (specifically the albums Dopethrone and Come, my Fanatics) would make me ecstatic! There's an appalling lack of content about early EW's specific style, especially the drums, which really just entrance you any time you listen. Infectiously groovy, the epitome of heavy metal for me.

[@kyjohns8271]

Started Teaching myself to play the drums when my son was born so we can jam someday. Your videos are hands down the best drum lesson content on KZbin, and there are many to choose from. Man to man.. Thank you for helping me with something so important to me. He’s 15 months old now and Dad’s slowly getting better. Very slowly 💪

[@NaylemEvad1]

By far my favorite drum channel! I always get some new insight here. Thank you, Stephen!

[@emmanuelbentahar3202]

Thx a lot Stephen for this usefull contents on your channel ! please take my money :) see ya monday !

[@csanfilippo17]

Love your lessons, for me sometimes is difficult to have time to see lessons or practice, but I really enjoy yours and take all my time I can to apply it on my drum performance. Regards. Carlo from Panamá

[@chaosoul-seanleeriggs369]

It's awesome as musicians when we get our crayons back!!!!

[@boomerguy9935]

Stephen gives the most understandable lessons out there. He is not condescending and he truly wants the viewer to understand and learn the lesson. Great job.

[@CybertroninfiniteOfficial]

For people who are too lazy to watch the whole video: Just *add more cowbell*

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

I felt like I made that super clear up front. I'll work on it for future vids. This is the only thing people really need to know.

[@CybertroninfiniteOfficial]

@@StephenTaylorDrums More Bells= Better Drumfills

[@TsunamiBeefPies]

Very challenging. I'll see what I can do.

[@gsmith207]

Those K’s btw are awesome....high hat spinin round. That’s cool

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Thanks!

[@TheJoeyG88]

Wow.. Awesome.. I have a loooong way to go, but that was enlightening! THANK YOU..

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

TheJoeyG88 you bet my friend

[@tdrum21]

Great concept & lesson here Stephen 👌🏽🎶🥁. Happy holidays to you & the fam

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

tdrum21 thanks! Merry Christmas my friend

[@biccys]

Dude, can you break the mould and try to show your sticking from the front of the kit to show the lateral movement of the sticking please? I'm a lefty and struggle to follow you righty types!

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Thanks for the feedback Matt...I'll see what I can do!

[@LiveAliveWithABMartin]

Thank you so much for this. I just got a kit about a month ago and while I’m learning cover songs I need to understand what I’m doing. This is perfect.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

So glad it helped!

[@gsmith207]

I am 52 years old and I love to learn new things every day thank you ST! Just learned a bunch of stuff for the whole week!

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Glad it helped my friend!

[@qsb_hyper2230]

Ohh thank you Stephen, Ive been trying to find new ways to make fills instead of just 16 note RLRL's and this helped sooooo much. I am greatful you made this lesson free!

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

So glad it helped!

[@chrisrowe6835]

20 minutes into practicing this and my brain is on fire from the ideas. I have songs that NEEDED this kind of fill and I just didn't have mental vocab for it (most of my fill ideas start with either Doubles, Triplets or Singles broken up into the "Zones"). Practicing in this way is helping me think more clinically and is translating to my ideas coming through cleaner in our band rehearsals. Stephen you are the MAN 🥁

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Truly makes my day to hear it Chris! Thanks for telling me

[@tonylomas9773]

Wow! What an excellent lesson! Enthusiasm, clear steps, simple pattern, clever execution, precision playing, the ability to be expanded infinitely and sheet music. Thank you, thank you!

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Tony Lomas thanks Tony, so glad it helped.

[@brunorezende9340]

Great video, as aways. Please, do one showing some examples of drum fills in 6/8.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

I'll see what I can do my friend

[@mikaelbouchet9479]

Greetings from China, you're such an inspiration to me and my 5 year old son as are just starting.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Thank you! Glad you guys are spending the time together to learn this instrument