Can You Become a Better Drummer ONLY By Practicing on a Pad? [Featuring Movement Drum Co 4-in-1 Pad]

[@crowdoh]

This entire video is just an ad for that one practice pad. I just wanted to know what I needed to practice.

[@gaboogablah]

I learned how to play and get coordinated mainly by tapping my hands and feet along with everything possible. And when I was little, I'd sit on the floor (carpet) and use a wrench and screwdriver because I wasn't allowed to have drums. I developed my timing and coordination mostly tapping my hands and feet and when i finally got to play on a set, since i always air drummed using the correct positioning of the drums, i could already play. And when i finally got my own set, I practiced playing along with everything on the radio and albums as much as possible. I never had a practice pad, but I did use a phone book for a while but rarely. A practice pad is good for building up your weak hand and wrist, while watching TV. Try to get to the point that you can do the same thing with both hands easily and without fatigue for long periods of time.

[@jeremyradawiec8919]

Is movement drum Co still in business? I've been looking but can't find where to buy.

[@isaiahmartin1202]

I've been playing drum set for about 2 years but didn't really get into till couple months ago and your videos help me with small things that I can change that helps me get better. Thank you

[@markricher7362]

Well, only playing on a pad will teach you how to do great snare work. And that's wonderful you need that. However it does nothing to teach you 4-way independence. So practice on a pad with a metronome (teaching a drummer how to stay on time) then go to your kit and get the rest of your body involved! :-)

[@marcelodt]

See the absurd from my country: Price 59,99 - Shipping and import fees - 104,07! This is Brazil!

[@marcosalvetti6243]

The same for Italy.....

[@SebastianataS]

same for Romania... kinda sucks though...

[@RPEpsilon-lc4vm]

Try on the official site rather than Amazon. Or if there is any Amazon that is closer to you. For exemple if you live in Portugal it's better to buy from Amazon es than us

[@davidbcg286]

I got the prologix 3 in 1 Russ Miller pad which is similar (and bigger). I love it. I think the new version has 4 surfaces (a very hard / marching one in the bottom). I also recommend it.

[@ronaldgabrieljuan8624]

Which has the more rebound: the harder rubber or the softer rubber?

[@johnnystaccata]

I might want a rougher surface on one side of the laminate for brushes. I have a 14" pad that I might stay with for that.

[@JoelKreider]

johnnystaccata ... I thought about brushes as well. An old head could be cut to fit inside the rim though.

[@ChrisKeeper29]

Anyone have the extra rubber part they give you? I accidentally got the 3 in 1 instead and it gave me the laminate but not the chops one. Is there another way I can get it? :/

[@boblobgobstopper13214]

I have never played on this pad so take my comment with a grain of salt but putting a towel on the soft rubber side or practicing on a mouse pad instead could give a similar rebound

[@habanerat]

The Drumeo P4 does the same thing (minus the rim shot) at the same cost and without having to change out different surfaces and also may help to build fluidity between the different surfaces since they are side by side. Just a thought : )

[@davidbcg286]

habanerat what I’ve read from the Drumeo pad is that the different surfaces have a similar rebound. I saw that comment in many reviews online. Different noise, but very similar rebound.

[@joshreyes4777]

Great tips for pad practicing. Thanks Stephen!

[@charlenerobinson3431]

I like that pad! I've been looking for something that I can practice on w/o bothering any one. Thanks for the advice too.

[@ceilingphan8575]

How does this pad match up to the prologix russ miller signature pad?

[@keithcramer3844]

Great video thanks

[@nateflaris]

I never comment on vids, but yours are always informative and a great help. Keep up the good work! Thanks for being a free resource.

[@mikemike7345]

It makes sense

[@PezrulezHaakon]

The hard thing is to know what to practice on the pad, and how much time to spend, and how to apply it to the set. For me the pad and the drum set have always been two different things. Up to recent years I've come across drummers that master the connection between pad and drums. I've seen the good use of the pad. I definately suck at the pad and I can't do any cool flashy chops and fills, even after 30 years of drumming.

[@gaboogablah]

PezrulezHaakon the pad isn't for applying to the set, its for building endurance and your weak hand /wrist to equal your dominant hand /wrist.

[@PezrulezHaakon]

gaboogablah Yes, I did get that back in the days. But I'm talking about learning a rudiment on the pad and apply that on the set. And f.e orchestrate accents on different voices, or making tons of different variations. That is what I didn't get back then. I didn't see the pad as a help for my drumming, but just for learning rudiments in a boring way.

[@gaboogablah]

PezrulezHaakon really there's only 3 rudiments you need, and you can get by your entire life without having to practice rudiments and still be a good working drummer. The most import thing is timing, not speed. Many famous drummers and bands use simple beats and not fast extravagant or flamboyant players. Steady, slow, precise will be better than fast and sloppy.

[@MrC1utch337]

I’ve been playing drums for years now and I can never increase speed in my right foot. I get up to playing 8th notes in tempos like 170 bpm but I always seem to lose rhythm after a week or two and not even be able to play 8th notes at say, 140 bpm. This is a huge problem for me since I’ve been practicing very heavily on my feet for about 5 years now. I can’t help but think that maybe there’s something wrong I’m doing? Another thing that I’ve never heard of from anyone else is how my left foot can play a lot faster than my right, which is weird because I’m right handed, footed. Any advice on this?

[@DennisJohnsonDrummer]

Yes.

[@michaelpostell4053]

When I saw the title for the video I was thinking, "No, you cannot become a better drummer only practicing on a pad." But based on what you showed us, it looks like a great way to get some good practicing in, especially if you can't use your kit. Nice job. Nice video.

[@thecavedrum]

Do you think it's a good idea to practice Rimshots on this pad?

[@alfredboddum7449]

Interesting video, was wondering what is the namr of the introtrack?

[@ignacioalvarez5015]

8:28

[@attila-botondrazman44]

Please do a video on your recording setup, like drums, mics, interface, etc. Especially now, that you use "real" drums.

[@zacharywilliams2]

I'm the earliest I've ever been on a video ever!

[@np466]

ZoroarkWarrior literally just thought same thing. I always catch these 3 years later and wonder why nobody replied.

[@SwordCymbal79]

rdavidr did a vid on this same pad after they sent him one too. Honestly Stephen, I learned more from your video. you win a Dr Pepper. Visit Yoda's drum shack in haltom city texas to collect lol.

[@rseasyguidesto]

Jeez it’s an entire ad. Holy shit

[@seangeraghty86]

Hi, Great video again. Can I ask what size your rack Tom is?

[@virrob9055]

Your advertisement time is way too long, not a good video because of that.

[@tegancole3810]

What kind of practice pad would you recommend

[@Jellybeantiger]

Too expensive,I have an Aquarian tru bounce pad,very nice,I just throw a folded tea tool on it for getting the feel of a real drum.

[@matt09ward]

this was basically just a ad...

[@mecdrum7]

Matt Ward we all need money and pads .I believe there is not enough talked about using pads.I've really just started working on mine more and looking for better ones.

[@matt09ward]

George Meade if he needs sponsor money then he should have done a seperate sponsor spot. Talking about pads is great, talking about one single pad like it’s the best pad in the world whilst also being paid to do so is a shameless ad. Should have gotten a whole bunch of pads and talked about the pros and cons of each

[@SwordCymbal79]

recommendations for better content wouldn't be more productive versus just criticizing what is here without any contructive criticisms.

[@matt09ward]

Steven Hughes don’t do ads is constructive criticism 😂

[@SwordCymbal79]

I agree, George Meade . Matt, is Stephen why should Stephen be obligated to make all those purchases for a video just to meet your needs if he is not forcing you to watch the video? I guess I am confused.

[@jamieklein8269]

The short answer is yes, but you probably won’t be able to learn fill as well

[@np466]

Pads are good but you need to learn how to reach for toms as well.

[@justadrummer1954]

Practicing only on a pad will make you clumsy on a kit

[@benf340]

Clayton Murry maaaaaaaan that’s the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard

[@benf340]

If you get metal drumsticks and practice on a pad it only improves consistency and strength and dramatically decreases sloppiness around the kit

[@justadrummer1954]

I Hate PT Cruisers if you get metal drumsticks and practice on a pad your gonna mess your wrists up. Those should only be used on a pillow. Practice pads are for stick control. If you can pretend it works for you than right on But this is a disguised commercial and you know it.

[@benf340]

Clayton Murry I’ve been doing it since I was nine years old and so have my teachers and teachers before them....pretty sure it works but hey at least I’ll be a good drummer in the end!

[@chrismorgan4874]

I commented on an earlier video this guy made. If you want to build your hands practice on a real snare with brushes. My drum teacher studied with Alan Dawson. One of the things Dawson did was have students practice witk brushes. It forces you to use the upstroke with your wrists because you cant depend on the rebound. I see all these people making videos on drum technique and I think it is more about them earning an income then teaching proper technique. If you want to learn the right way watch videos by true master teachers like Alan Dawson, Gary Chaffee, Ed Soph, John Ramsey, and most importantly Joe Morello. They reputations are sterling and they have been around far longer than some kid in his moms basement trying to make a buck.