Applying the Push-Pull Hand Technique to Jazz

[@johnjamatia9188]

The best teacher on KZbin. Nothing gets better than this

[@cristianmolina8148]

agreed..

[@jeffreywegener8841]

That K is raging . Sooo cool . That you use & explain these techniques with musical goals is something often lost on the internet. Thanks too for referencing the great Mr Williams .

[@estebanaldana93]

Thanks Rick, this is the best channel for learning jazz drumming

[@mellowtron214]

It’s worth mentioning that many metal drummers use push-pull for consistent and stupid fast ride and snare patterns. Like 300 bpm 16th note patterns. With that aside, *what a beautiful drum set, truly just stunning in every way. The lush sounds, the ornate yet not over stated shells. hardware, and cymbals.* Just a sight to behold.

[@rickdior]

Thanks Alot of those drummers have amazing technique. Its like a sport!

[@borgullet3376]

you grokked Tony most excellently

[@MichaelMolinaM]

I really need to practice that push pull more. that technique has always been an extreme challenge for me. Super inspiring when I see someone do it well.

[@ibleebinU]

Thanks for the tips on this technique. Very tasteful playing and beautiful kit!

[@jeremyschneider9531]

Man, you are so... effortless! Amazing. I've been working on this technique pretty hard for over a year now, and it's really hard to get it over a certain tempo. And then, I can do it by itself, but holding it down while playing a groove, that's a whole 'nuther challenge! Good demo, great technique, thanks!

[@rickdior]

Thanks Jeremy You will get it if you keep working. It's only a matter of time.

[@reformedstoic1581]

Great playing man, wow. I think I just needed some reassurance to spend extra time on that push-pull shuffle ride pattern. There is so much room for growth in the right hand, everyone should see this video. Cheers!

[@rickdior]

Thanks I love your youtube name!

[@sethcashman1011]

Excellent!! Thanks for this.

[@SalMichael]

Beautiful playing Rick , Appreciate you sharing.

[@longfade]

Mmmph - awesome. And those K’s man! Beautiful video.

[@davidspeake2179]

Absolutely fantastic thank you Rick!

[@josephgiarraffa6379]

Always great stuff !!

[@kmi964]

Nice work, a big thank you,

[@Gilles_zuccarelli13]

Je pense sincèrement la meilleur vidéo sur le sujet. Merci beaucoup Rick. Tu es un grand pédagogue.

[@elwoodwhite2499]

Fantastic I wish haha one day nice drum set cymbals top of the line great playing nice mits just effortlessly well done truly

[@johndiraimo1444]

Awesome Rick... great lesson.

[@rickdior]

Thanks John

[@scenicacoustic953]

Excellent as ever, Rick. Promise I will be in touch soon for more lessons. Work has been crazy for months but I have been practicing. Catch up soon mate.

[@rickdior]

Hi Colin Good to hear from you. Hope you are well.

[@UPdan]

Great video. Thanks again for the tip to buy jumper cable bags for tambourine and it looks like so many other drumset or percussion items. Got mine from Menards today for $4.44 a bag. Tony liked those high pitched drums. Wish I could find those Roy Haynes small hand cranked timpani he used.

[@gonzaloperez7069]

you are an amazing drummer.i specialy like your samba drumming video.

[@rickdior]

Thank You Gonzalo. I really appreciate you saying that.

[@chrisjansen7988]

Great stuff. Thank you!

[@firedefense]

Beautiful

[@OfficialPablitoDrum]

This is wonderful! Thanks Rick!

[@alexsavtchenko6520]

Fantastic !!!!! Thanks A LOT !!!!!!!

[@gustavoborchert]

Thank you, Rick; this is very clarifying. Superb technique! (Were we students of the same teacher, Joe Morello?)

[@rickdior]

Hi Gustavo There was only one Joe Morello so I am sure we were.

[@gustavoborchert]

@@rickdior 🤣... Absolutely, there was only one Joe Morello and there will never be another one... It seems we came from similar schools; I also used to play in orchestras back in the day. I really enjoy your videos. All the best!

[@glennracoma7481]

That sounds fantastic. How lose is your left traditional grip. It looks as if the stick is almost coming off of the fingers yet very stable. Thank you for great demonstration on the push pull technique.

[@rickdior]

Very loose and relaxed. It's in in the bounce.

[@constantkiffer7924]

Great video ! Thxs.!👍🏻🤗

[@Thess2310]

Thank You Maestro !!!!

[@christopherallen7812]

Sooo Nice Rick! Thank U

[@rickdior]

Hi Chris Hope to see you soon

[@danman1243]

I heard that Big Sid quote in there 😉

[@rickdior]

Yes...that's in the book and I know you know it!

[@TheMASDrummer]

Impeccable

[@johnsutton3140]

Do you suspect Tony Williams used this technique on the song "Fred" from the "Believe It" record? If not then how could he have kept that much stamina and power so effortlessly?

[@rickdior]

Tony used lots of fingers and had tremendous hand strength. I never saw him use this type of push pull but that does not mean he didn't. As to power and stamina...It's TONY WILLIAMS!!!

[@patrickberkery8854]

I thought your Tony Williams impression was great! Tony seemed to advocate holding the stick in the back fingers of the hand. Did he open/close with that grip? That would seem very loose, but could also explain how he got those really open, resonant sounds.

[@rickdior]

Hi Patrick His technique changed quite a bit in the later years after he started the Jazz Fusion movement. He was playing much louder in this period. You can see him using his finger technique on some later videos with his own Jazz group. I saw him many times in New York and he did indeed play with a looser grip with small groups that were not as loud. His ride cymbal playing was a beautiful thing to behold.

[@patrickberkery8854]

@@rickdior Thanks, Rick! Man, to have seen Tony live, esp in a club must've really been something! I devour everything I can find with him on it and listen in awe.

[@Gretsch0997]

Wow! A rare kit from Gretsch. What year Is that badge? Anyone can reply if Rick is too busy. Thanks Rick !

[@rickdior]

Hi Brian It's a 1983 Gretsch Centennial set. There are more details in the video description. Thanks

[@nilukanu]

Great video, thank you! What kind of sticks did you use?

[@jetyler3400]

We still have "LPs" of this...in fact the LPs sell better. ..I thought it was a pretty good impression of Tony on fire. Great lesson brother love listening to you play.

[@nicolacilli6183]

Nice! Beautiful cymbals...old k?

[@rickdior]

Hi Nicola Yes, they are all original K's from the 1940's, 50's and 60's You can see them all in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/havIooGgjNmVbK8 Thanks

[@nicolacilli6183]

@@rickdior Spettacolari!

[@asbjgn]

I want to be like him someday

[@timsmethurst1266]

George Coleman, not Wayne Shorter..

[@rickdior]

Yes that's right Thanks for the correction