Developing Paradiddle Speed - Free Drum Lessons

In this video, Mike shows you a unique technique to help develop your single paradiddle speed. Mike is the author of the Drumming System, which is the largest drum lesson training package in the world.
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[@maniaconthemend]

You are a great teacher! Now I'm gonna need gear to practice paradiddle😂❤

[@johnbaker5538]

Hello Mike. I am 70 years old and have been playing drums since I was 13. Paradiddles have always been hard for me until I saw your video. Never too old to learn, I mumbled. So off I went and practiced. Well, lo and behold, and at last, something resembling a paradiddle. Thanks...will keep up the practice. My best regards, John Baker Australia.

[@Ryanasuarusrex]

John Baker Mm hmm

[@brodiestaines2235]

John Baker so you have been playing drums for 57 years and over that time you have not been able to play a paradiddle correctly or at speed. You have obviously not been taught the right technique for using a drum stick.

[@johnbaker5538]

You are spot on. Your technique worked for me. Mind you, I had a break of some 35 years bringing up 4 kids, running a business, and trying to keep up with my wifes spending. Once again, thanks. Regards. ...John

[@coledunnachie555]

Brodie Staines you obviously have not been taught the right technique for when to be a smart ass and when not to be a smart ass. Leave the guy alone he had to put drumming aside to raise four kids.

[@ispearedbritney]

This is the most delightful comment I have ever read on KZbin. Thank you for bringing a smile and a chuckle to my day.

[@chrisa1125]

This guy is a great teacher. Doesn't waste time talking about unrelated BS, promote products or his channel, and doesn't try to be a comedian. He gets right down to the business of why we are all watching the video. Thanks Mike, great work.

[@terrelll.howard8660]

So correct even a dummy like me understand him

[@terrelll.howard8660]

This is so amazing he knows how to break it down step by step its easy learning his way I'm happy I saw this method

[@scottmcdonald2046]

I agree 100%. Love his teaching method. Straight and to the point. No drawn out back story, just the facts.

[@rcecil50100]

exactly and ditto

[@dylanfortier3982]

After I got my triple stroke rolls and paradiddles down with both my hands and feet my drumming went to a whole new level!

[@michaelvarney.]

Just spent 8 min watching a video about a technique on an instrument I don’t play. That’s the sign of an engaging teacher!

[@ipsurvivor]

“Once I started to get past the weirdness of it... it started to fall into place.” How true of so many things...

[@junetakesover]

"and when it starts to fall apart just hold it right there"

[@ipsurvivor]

@@junetakesover 👍

[@teamhex]

Me as a new drummer who's just learning the paradiddle 1:03 - "Nice he's going pretty......holy shit....holy shit how is that even possible!?"

[@nastyhardcore7641]

teamhex me too

[@maxstark4800]

Ye me 3

[@wesome0756]

same lol

[@amotherswords]

lol me 4, I said "Holy Shit" out loud at that part

[@user-bl1ig9kk1j]

Me five.

[@haiqallister9052]

His hand is faster than my internet connection

[@waynecooper7025]

I'm another 70 year old. I made good money playing drums, mostly part time, from the mid-sixties through the mid-seventies. I played all genres. In addition to clubbing and party work, I did some pit orchestra work for musicals, as well as symphonic timpani. After marriage, 43 years ago, I gave up music for, what turned out to be, a successful business career. I even sold in 1979, most regrettably, my Ludwig Super Classic kit and Zildjian cymbals, hardware, and cases. I'm back at re-learning what I knew...stick control, rudiments and sight reading, just to keep the old brain from shrinking. Your video explains better than I ever could how to develop a fast paradiddle. You are a drummer's drummer. Please keep up the great work. If Neil Peart were alive, (R.I.P), he would approve of this message.

[@benjaminlees6773]

Teacher: "Din't take long. About a month." Everyone: "A MONTH?!"

[@bluesky6449]

Everyone: "DIN'T"?

[@benjaminlees6773]

@@bluesky6449 Oops XD Imma leave it like that

[@ashleywollaston9066]

Hahahaha totally

[@jcpenny2438]

Ikr? I just did something simpler lol. I practiced for like 5 min on my 3 and 2 rolls and then I thought of it like this: right-left double-right, left-right double-left. Much easier.

[@benjaminlees6773]

@@jcpenny2438 yeah I mean just do tht for a few mins a day until you nail it then boom. doesn't need to be a month XD also if you know things to practice other than... single, double, para D and repeat then let me know.

[@CarolineDW]

I'm 46 and have played the drums since I was 17. I covered paradiddles in my first year of playing but never been able to get tight or fast on them. Your lesson shows signs of changing that - I got faster in an afternoon. Not only on paradiddles but on doubles, snare roll and triplets. Excellent lesson. I was particularly inspired with the comment from the 70 year old drummer!

[@jrod238]

Thank you so much. I learned more in 7 minutes than two weeks of class

[@sammysung9019]

will haduch

[@danimiura6866]

That’s kinda part of the objective of most lessons, drag them out as long as possible to maximize money in the pocket of the instructor. This is a fantastic lesson. If they are all like this, drumeo is worth what er they charge.

[@dgbatista2000]

Same here

[@any1568]

The people dont care they just want money

[@danielleblanc3094]

@@danimiura6866 yes and no it depends on your teacher!?

[@guyfromkerala3577]

Me: perfects this on right hand Left hand: am i a joke to you?

[@arandomhawksupporter5624]

dirac_luap yes give up your s joke

[@qhajajsshsks6107]

Same same same i've drummed for 3 years and my left hand still doesn't want to work in so stressed out, I've tried and tried and tried but I just can't

[@westonwheeler2311]

@@qhajajsshsks6107 Heres a tip. Perform daily tasks that you would normally do with your right hand, with the left. Hold a fork right handed? Do it with the left. Switch your hands around so your brain makes that connection to the left hand. Hope this helps

[@qhajajsshsks6107]

@@westonwheeler2311 I can't I've tried o many things tbh

[@CatsofCapeAnn]

Try being lefty! Not only that but I broke my Right wrist and that doesn’t help! Lol

[@Paul-my4ig]

Best paradiddle lesson I have ever heard.

[@dancallender2096]

Seriously the best explanation of paradiddle speed I've ever seen. 40 years of playing, and I just doubled my speed on this.

[@sk8hakrave]

By far best paradiddle lesson I've seen

[@jimbojonesmanifesto7634]

What I love about every one of your videos; is that you consistently remind the viewer of your own difficulties when learning techniques. It really limits the frustration anyone can have learning a new technique or when going back and revamping to play with less effort. Your "Don't worry, you'll get it." attitude makes tackling something new or difficult so much less intimidating. For that sir, we thank you!

[@shanebillard156]

Mike is so easy to listen to he takes the calm approach to drumming and in my experience that is the best way to learn. Thank you Mike.

[@ironpirites]

Excellent lesson, not only about how to get a fast paradiddle but how to analyze its components and adjust one's thinking and technique toward a goal. I don't play drums, but in trying to improve my guitar playing I stumbled into the goldmine of videos by expert drummers who are both crafty and crystal clear in their thinking about the fundamentals of playing percussive instruments, of which the guitar is one. I fell into a tendency which is quite common, I think, among guitarists, of concentrating on fingerings, scales and chord progressions, and reading music. These things are important of course, but the path to improvement is laid on a foundation of fundamentals about the use of the hands that are very important and sometimes very subtle. The great drummers are experts in this area.

[@JoeBussiereXXX]

ironpirites well said

[@commitdubs]

***** well said

[@jaredwilliams1160]

+Commit Well said bud.

[@jared_s2]

jared williams hey Jared. Well said buddy.

[@jaredwilliams1160]

Thanks Jared, well said!

[@MrPaevo]

I love how the sticks look when playing paradiddles fast. It's hypnotic!

[@johnsech5405]

Hi Mike I just turned 67 (yesterday) and like John Baker below I had always struggled to maintain an even sound and develop speed with the paradiddle until I came across your channel. I have since purchased and subscribed through Drumeo, your Drumming system. I have to say Mike you are a clear and concise teacher and love your tuition and tips. 18 months ago I had broken my left elbow and had surgery to put a steel implant in and so had not been able, or even thought, I could return to drumming. But thank God, although I will never be able to fully straighten my left arm, I now have probably have 60-70% of my strength back and working my way through this exercise, is helping me to strengthen my left hand and hand grip, as well as loving the progress I am making due to your fabulous tips.

[@martinpartl7457]

Thanx man 😉🥁

[@funadventuresforlife9730]

Simple in its theory, horrifically difficult in its application. Definitely a months long project. Love the lesson. Thank you.

[@NeillWylie]

Good video. Love how you talk about the thought process and development. Top notch teaching.

[@heyyitzjake572]

Neill Wylie juuujjj

[@ToyosiYusufftoysley]

This is the ultimate explanation I have been looking for. This is the explanation to my problem and to many other drummers out there.Thank you very much Mike, you just revived my career after a two year break, I am highly grateful.

[@gabrielesimionato1210]

Hold my beer, I can do the paradildo with one hand

[@cactiiz5311]

he's speaking the language of the gods.

[@jjemerald186]

Gabriele Simionato you can Hold your own beer, then.

[@evltwin984]

Can tell youve had a pair of diddles before

[@kercin8426]

The paraDILDO 🌚

[@dildonicplague]

I can do it with 3 arms. Weak.

[@jaymakak]

Such a great tutorial for people who were stuck in that wrist rut and were hunting for the 'bounce'. Opens door for push-pull and Moeller too!

[@wilgarrett322]

When I was in middle school band, just starting out in 6th grade, this is exactly how our band teacher taught us. Cool stuff.

[@neburnynhs9394]

Ours just showed us notes and said good luck

[@TheAgentAssassin]

+Wil Garrett Mine in 6th grade made me do this exact para-diddle on the wall 500 times for being late to practice. I was kind of pissed off then but now I love him for it.

[@richbotch9752]

Finding Drumeo after years of terrible technique has truly been a game changer for me. Your teachers have such a down to earth approach and respect for the drummers of all levels.

[@kchrules775]

I’ve been drumming for 15 years and this video opened my eyes. Can’t wait to get started on trying this

[@mrbgnle]

Wow, I drum 20 years now and never learned to play the paradiddle. Now, a few hours of practice later, i am really starting to feel it. Best video on youtube.

[@solidtank7957]

I'm so new to drumming I don't even own a drum yet but I too thought this is the best video I've seen on KZbin in a long time.

[@michealpants]

@@solidtank7957 it's been two months. you still drumming?

[@solidtank7957]

@@michealpants yes, I'm still practicing. I can do the paradiddle at least twice as fast as I used to.

[@michealpants]

@@solidtank7957 awesome man! keep at it, maybe you’ll be faster than the video one day.

[@solidtank7957]

@@michealpants that's not going to happen, but it is fun.

[@shaggyalonso]

I almost can't express the excitement I feel after watching this, it's like you've just opened up a doorway to a whole new drumming world of possibilities! Really excellent explanation that is in plain English. I can totally see now the secret of the paradiddle

[@3interestingfactsandtips]

He is one of my favorite for giving lessons. How lucky are we to have this available at our finger tips!!! So amazing!!!

[@drummingtildeath]

Very relatable description, thanks! Honestly one of the best I've ever seen

[@EVH5150iii]

Wow. This man is insanely good

[@thedigitalemotion]

I wish this was available when i first started, the mental and physical side to this pattern completely explained, absolutely brilliant video!

[@thomasgallasso1858]

the best guy i've seen explaining anything, not only drums! amazing how deep you can go on a subject, mike! thanks for that

[@aayushmanchatterjee8992]

I've been following Drumeo since they only had couple of thousand views on their videos. I was always found them to get better with time .Today it's #1 drum channel on KZbin. They helped me become better drummer than before and still inspire to keep pushing. Thank you Drumeo for sharing ur journey with me.

[@T0nyTerr0r]

I am absolutely thankful for this video, I know it was posted a while ago, but this is literally the best explanation of technique and execution I have ever seen, I'm trying to re train my left hand due to nerve damage, because of the damage I have only been able to maintain my singles and doubles, anything else I get fatigued way quicker than my right hand and my left has gotten sloppy again due to the loss of mobility, so, I have been trying to work on paradiddles and other basic steps again to re train my hand. this video has helped me so much, thank you!

[@vlahell]

Check the youtube video of Jim Chapin Speed, Power, Control, Endurance 1990

[@WHUFC71]

Tony Polley Good luck to you. hope everything is working out for you.

[@finnhamilton8641]

Tony DePitro I

[@mattmarkus4868]

Tony how did you get nerve damage? Was it from drumming?

[@derknizotts9162]

I have a similar issue, did you do any prescribed rehab?

[@eyeofbass]

Genius. You saved my sanity. I've been practicing the Paradiddle for a few months but hadn't had the epiphany to make the transition to working it with controlled rolls. This... just... works. Thank you for being real and stressing patience and time. Now there is hope.

[@carl8041]

Mike!!! Thank you so much for your help!! Appreciate you so much for sharing! I am going to go and try this right now!

[@paulbfields8284]

Another old guy here that has played the drums since I was a young teenager and just getting back into it after a 7 year hiatus. I’ve never had that musical quality to my drumming so I really appreciate your approach to helping me out at getting better.

[@lianagarcia7499]

Dude. Where have you been these last 5 years of me drumming with crappy paradiddles?!?! I literally played a better paradiddle in a matter of minutes compared to years of me just “trying to do it on my own”. Thx bro🤟

[@MikeMichalkow]

Thanks Liana, if you have any other questions, email me at [e-mail]

[@MikeMichalkow]

Thanks Drummersfor watching !!! It's nice to see that there's only 1 dislike and 784 likes… :) That made my day! Happy Drumming

[@isaacrodriguez8264]

It's actually 816 an one dislike even better :)

[@derekfairley]

Nice explanation Mike and a great way to think about breaking it down.

[@delapuenteignacio]

Thx so much! Great tips!

[@Tonyr0206]

Great explanation. I've been playing for a long time and have never seen it broken down in such a manner.....Now to see if I can implement it to improve my paradiddles!!! Thanks!!!

[@JammieJohnny1]

This is sooooo great, thanks for the help man!

[@shammaboy]

This video is what helped me break through difficulties I was having with the paradiddle. Very appreciate, thanks for explaining.

[@rodcoombes8711]

Very nice teaching style, easy to follow because you talk about your own problems in getting to grips with rudiments.Thanks.

[@villagepeopletribute]

Hey Mike, you have demystified this rudiment for me and I’ve been playing for 42 years. You’re excellent, thank you!

[@boomerguy9935]

One of the first exercises my jazz drumming instructor gave me back in the 60's was the single paradiddle with accents on the single note in the right hand, then the left and then using those single notes on the different drums. This was instantly rewarding and I've been using these ever since. A great hand exercise is to practice it with brushes on the snare drum with the strainer released. You will develop muscles while learning to relax the hands and fingers at the same time. Paradiddles rule!!!!!!!

[@TheGalera72]

Hello Mike, this class has been the most shocking experience I´ve had, since I started to play, years ago.... I was frustrated with paradiddles, just as you mentiones, Im 49 and have been playing since I was 16, but never understood what you mentioned, now, just in about an hour I was able to freely and fast acomplish this, in addition, I discovered so many new posibilities on the set, latin rythms, and much more...I cant really wait to finsish work to go back to my set and practice more...I´m feeling just like Iwas 18 again, re discovering the world....I tought I would never be able to play this as fast as I saw many drummers...very frustrating, but there are always secrets envolved and Im willing to discovver them all....Thankls a lot!!!

[@patfurlong3459]

That concept of rudimentary drumming is how i learned to be a side drummer in a couple higher level pipe bands as a kid.The use of the rebound is essential in that kind of drumming because of the intricate stickwork.Rudiments are often a forgotten teacher.

[@nickhallam9868]

Brilliant - I have just revisited the rudiments after years of 'just playing' (something to do during lockdown) and was really struggling with paradiddles. I didn't realise how slow I was on them and just couldn't get the speed up. This lesson really did the trick - thanks so much.

[@John-rw2zf]

Thanks Mike. I have your entire system on DVD from DRUMEO. I don't think it is available on DVD anymore as everything is going totally digital these days. Your drumming skills and knowledge are amazing. Digital video and formats such as U-Tube have greatly increased access to great teachers like yourself by many. Thank you for taking the time to help all of us out here. Many thanks also to DRUMEO for introducing many professional drummers to the world.

[@defiverr4697]

The wax on/wax off methodology of mastering the paradiddle. Thank you Mr. Drumiagi.

[@sascotttx5145]

I've been playing drums for about 40 years (not continuously). I wish I had seen this video about 39 years ago. At last, I have the tools to allow me to achieve the next level, intermediate. Thank you.

[@MrTruckeranton]

The best explanation of how to speed up paradidle. Thanks a lot, Mike!

[@garapueto96]

OMG I did! I started playing drums when I was 9 years old and the paradiddle was the bane of my existence. I never could really get it right. I'm 38 now and haven't played seriously in quite some years, but I keep a set of stick near by at all times. I play on my mouse pad as practice when I'm slow at work (work from home). This lesson has helped me do a thing I've been trying to do for nearly 30 years! The pattern, skill, movement; it's never been so clear to me! Thank you!!! I've got a lot more practice to do in order to get it 100%, but, again, I did it!

[@MikeMichalkow]

Thanks Mike!

[@davidhorne1982]

This is the defiantly the best break down of the paradiddle I have ever seen... Thank You!

[@stillbreathing9146]

My 9 year old Granddaughter is learning to play drums and she was absolutely mesmerised with your paradiddle lesson. She wrote down the sequence and went straight to her practice pad. Thank you for a great lesson.

[@deant8562]

Holy Crap!! Mike, you have no idea (or you probably do!) how much I have struggled with the paradiddle . . . You just opened the door for a new way to practice this and I now have some hope that I can get this down!! Thank you! You ROCK!!

[@jarrettgreen8929]

when he said i cant play that fast and proceeded to play that fast..

[@tj1lincoln182]

The tip is you gotta be relaxed

[@DizzyKrissi]

best indepth explanation i've seen so far - thanx for sharing.

[@WyattLite-n-inn]

Another simpler way to explain it is practice paradidles playing that double stroke exactly as you would using rebound technique a la the double stroke roll. Just a different way to think of it.. This guy can really play them fast and he’s an absolutely fantastic natural teacher.. Never could find guys around like this before KZbin. Bravo!!

[@jebson1]

A great video thanks. It's the first time I've seen a paradiddle played like this and easier to learn I think over the traditional RLRR LRLL pattern.

[@yousuxalot]

God damn parradiddles, my hands won't listen to my brain!!!! This might help, but I really need a practice pad

[@hiddenmonday7361]

hey Brett drop me a line and ill send you one super cheap in great condition...ive got too many ...seriously

[@shanesgreenshirt8145]

Try on your bed for now. Hat worked for me before I got one

[@ddinosaur4589]

@@hiddenmonday7361Out of curiosity, would you still happen to have any left?

[@rovelaustria133]

Table tennis racket on the lap!

[@vxrdrummer]

What the hell is Brett Farv doing here?

[@ibleebinU]

Tips like these never get old. Thanks Mike!

[@kevsmith5924]

Thank you MIke! 9 years on and i just saw this lesson now ... transformed my diddles in a hard 3 hour session . If anyone at Drumeo reads this give congrats to Mike and hope all is well. cheers from Noo zeealand

[@bacobill]

Brilliant.. like John Baker from 2 years ago I am 65 and have been playing for 54 years.. The paradiddle never seemed to be 'polished' or run smoothly in my hands.. This technique or approach is working wonders.. thank you.. the key for me is the left hand start pattern.

[@ianschweer8751]

Man the upstroke part is so massively important. My drum teacher is baking these setup motions into my head. The whipping strike really helps with it.

[@darthbinks834]

many drummers teach that we must start with right hand, but it's a trap, that's how left is weak, you also must learn start with left hand

[@mcdrums3988]

Darth Binks Tru but your dominate hand is always gonna learn anything much faster and better ;_; but yeah its better to practice with both hands but i always start with my right(my dominate hand) just so i can have a feeling of what to do so it can be easier with my left l

[@jadonchacon4914]

I did a similar thing when i first started cause my left hand was the dominate at the time but eventually when I actually got to the point of knowing how to play my right hand is the dominate while my left is pretty weak, so really you should learn to do everything with both cause if you focus on one or the other you'll never have equal domination with your hands for playing

[@GhANeC]

IT'S A TRAP!!

[@bartholomewsampson9807]

I started with my left hand, everyone wants me to play with my right so now I'm trying to play with my right, it kinda sucks

[@desiretodrum2937]

I’m dominantly left handed, which is kind of cool I guess, but everybody always asks me “If you’re left handed, why are you playing a right handed kit?” The answer: to work out my right hand as much as I can, as it is not my dominate hand in anything.

[@travismesser2152]

That MAKES SOO MUCH SENSE ! Which I’ve actually been practicing the triple stroke roll for the last 8 months. #subscribed

[@MikeMichalkow]

Thanks Travis, if you have any other questions, email me at [e-mail]

[@kman4310]

The best break down of speed I have ever heard .My paradiddles are so much better now thanks to you.Cheers.

[@MikeMichalkow]

Thanks Ken, if you have any other questions, email me at [e-mail]

[@robmarrone1821]

Hi Mike, Thanks for your great paradiddle video. In the early 60s when I started out putting rudiments to use in some drum corp drum lines , paradiddles were a big part of it. In those days they were played as 16th notes. It wasn't until years later when the more modern lines were playing things at speeds that I thought impossible. I couldn't understand how they learned to do it. After seeing your video, I thought, well I guess if one puts in the time and effort it is possible. It just takes commitment. So, at 73, with no real reason to learn to play a paradiddle at warp speed I decided to give it a go. And low and behold after weeks of daily beating on a pad all of a sudden my hands just took over and out came a amazing paradiddle. You can teach an old dog new tricks. Thank you.

[@MikeMichalkow]

Thanks Rob, if you have any other questions, email me at [e-mail]

[@robertbobin5053]

Im 67, and started drumming 5 yrs ago. So much fun!!

[@petertarkovsky]

Thank you Mike I love the way your teaching is based on sharing your own experience of learning to play drums. Very open and generous and helpful

[@mikebowers5228]

Amazing ! I've been struggling to play a fast paradiddle for over 50 years...this video give me a little hope ! Thanks

[@IEW_7]

Hello Mike! I trust all is well you... Thank you very much for showing the paradiddle in a simply way. All the best! Ian from Venezuela ✌🏼🥁🤘🏼

[@MikeMichalkow]

Thanks Ian, if you have any other questions, email me at [e-mail]

[@muzikluvahj.6667]

Simply broke down,and to the point. Excellent way to show a beginner,or veteran such as myself that just wants to play them smoother.Great lesson🥁

[@evakuierung9559]

I think this was the best trick I've ever seen. Thank you so much

[@raselalam2556]

This lesson is actually the key breaker into performing paradiddles. No other drummer has ever described the learning process like this! Thanks so much!

[@timh.5198]

Ive watched a lot of lessons on the paradiddle but this is the best by far. What’s good is that you revealed the insight that you perceived in understanding a paradiddle. Taking your insight and applying it is the secret. Thanks!!

[@edocslick]

Been drumming for 63 years and could and would play paradiddles, but mostly rather slowly around the kit or just practice them because they seemed like something good to practice. I've never been able to build the speed I see some other guys have. This video is going to be a great help. I just know it. Thank you Mike.

[@punkninjitsu3698]

I appreciate you being honest with how long this takes to develop ! Makes me feel a lot better about it 🙂

[@andypalmieri2800]

I’m ready to take mikes advice and use his knowledge and techniques to my advantage

[@MikeMichalkow]

Thanks Andy, if you have any other questions, email me at [e-mail]

[@arrolate]

The triple stroke-roll is perfect for practising the Moeller technique, that's also why it helps with paradiddles

[@robTCGZ]

This was extremely helpful!!!

[@codysmith1056]

Incredible teaching ability as well as clarity, thank you for your time.

[@Steve-of8zo]

Great instruction. I think often we forget great players were once amateurs and not everything comes naturally always and sometimes you have to find alternate ways to learn and understand

[@lesleymurphy60]

This has been so helpful. After years of avoiding the paradiddle due to not using the roll technique - it now makes sense

[@dohnona]

Nice analysis. I haven't developed patience to practise my rudiments, but after watching this, I will.

[@Vinevillagemusic]

I’m a 19 years old drummer but I’ve realized there were some steps I was missing in my drums and I think after these lessons I’ll have no more mistakes thank you so much 🙏🏽

[@KemuelClad-zg9nr]

Thanks, Mike Michalkow, for this video. I had a challenge when playing paradiddles,😢 but when I saw your video I was able to practice and add a little bit of speed and at last I was able to do it. Thanks, once again. God bless you.👏

[@KitCatStudio]

This is a great tutorial. Got here about a year ago (commented below) and since then actually used this idea of triple roll in a paradiddel and improved my speed by almost double. also passing it down to my students. Tnx guys!!

[@Danyulesun]

Excellent tutorial, perfectly explained and thanks for taking the time. This will inspire many drummers beginners and intermediate. Cheers 👍🏻

[@Ironighte]

Wooooow. Have always struggled to get past 125 bpm and with just 1 hour I have pushed to 135 bpm. This is amazing. Thank you so much. BTW I started learning drums 3.5 months ago :) so am a noob

[@wolffreinz]

This is one of the greatest videos i have seen, it really helped me understand what was going on in the hands, thank you very much, you made me improve today!

[@reniets48]

Hello MIKE , i am 72 years old and have been playing drums since i was 64 . Paradiddles , the best practice for me and i realise from your vidéo the good technic . Sorry , my english is not perfect but i start with this new language since 2 years !!! Paradiddles is not hard for me i'm very enjoy practice paradiddles !!! Thanks for your technic , your vidéo and you , MIKE . JACK from south FRANCE nearly ORANGE and AVIGNON ( 22 march 2020 )

[@KIRAnovantaquattro]

This is very very helpful, thank you.

[@stevenraparelli3396]

Mike, this is the best drum lesson that I have ever sat through. Best breakdown of an incredibly important rudiment for me. Thank you.

[@MikeMichalkow]

Thanks Steven, if you have any other questions, email me at [e-mail]

[@robertwegner1747]

Very good idea to try the triple stroke roll for improving the paradiddle! Thanks a lot!

[@guessmo5773]

Hi Mike. Thank you so much for taking Time to detail exactly how to practice it by breaking down the paradiddle into different exercises (and of course that will speed up the pace as a final outcome). That helps me a lot. Now just need to practice. Take Care my Friend

[@frannicolo8147]

Me too i'm70, the lights just got turned on .I was 13 to when i started playing,good stuff Mike,thanks.

[@dwhizzledizzle3538]

I'm on my fifth time viewing this in a row!☺ Your technique is just amazing! This is the drumming equivalent to sweep picking on guitar. Thanks for the great lesson!

[@scottmcdonald2046]

As a beginning drummer at age 52, I used to play guitar, I need all the help I can get. This definitely will help, thank you