How To Build Hand Speed FAST! (Just Do THIS)

This is the thing to do to improve your weaker hand AND your speed on the drums at the same time!
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[@DimitriFantini]

btw even though I played all the examples, I'm currently usually practicing this around 150bpm! The most important tip I have is this: If you want to play fast your hands need to be as relaxed as possible! I made a totally free 30 min technique guide you can use to do that here: www.dimitrifantinidrums.com/techniquefundamentals

[@gaabora]

1:36 Level 1: 50bpm 3:20 Level 2: 60bpm 4:48 Level 3: 70bpm 6:04 Level 4: 80bpm 7:11 Level 5: 90bpm 8:11 Level 6: 100bpm 9:04 Level 7: 110bpm 9:54 Level 9: 140bpm (yes, 9) 10:33 Level 10: 160bpm 11:08 Level 11 180bpm 11:38 Level 12 200bpm

[@brodaciousmax8025]

Just practicing on a pad will show results. I put it off 4 too long, not realizing how IMPORTANT it is. I'll give this a try.

[@DimitriFantini]

Yes go for it!!! Keep me posted on how it’s going!

[@brodaciousmax8025]

I started doing this a lil. Not a bad lil practice. Ur 120bpm is unusable as someone else pointed out. Also add chapter marks in it if ya can. So it's easier to find each section. Thanks!

[@DimitriFantini]

Yes I trimmed out the 120 bpm section since the notation didn’t line up with the video, appreciate the heads up! KZbin should have the video updated within 24 hours and then I’ll add those timestamps 👊

[@leviisaac9506]

Day 1 of doing this exercise (I play marching snare, so I’m doing it to work on my left hand traditional grip), and I did it at 140 BPM :)

[@damonscott24]

I just started to learn to play drums. This video has been very instrumental in learning sticking. I'm done with week one(1) and I have completed the 50 bpm. Which seemed slow to me, but it helped my grip and hand technique

[@DimitriFantini]

Excellent Damon!! If it feels too slow for you… that’s the right thing to practice! Keep it slow for longer than you think!!

[@devourthegalaxy7646]

Could I suggest using captial letters for the R and L strokes? Brain ends up seeing all strokes as "r's", with these separating brackets "|'s" between them

[@AtelierLaslo]

very very good and a awesome help. thank you for that extensive video 😊.

[@MrIlikecarrots]

This was helpful! I was curious how you keep you index finger from wrapping around the stick and then you answered it! Thank you 😄

[@DimitriFantini]

ah you’re very welcome, glad this was helpful!

[@LaterHolmes]

I use a tool called looptube to repeat the level I'm on, doing about 20 minutes a day per level. Currently day 3 70 bpm, I'll let you know how it goes.

[@LaterHolmes]

Day 5 140bpm 20 minutes...I tried this day one (of course) and tensed up, the alternating singles kind of stumbled along. Now it's smooth and relaxed. This is great, thank you.

[@martinbognar1764]

It's wierd. I've always played with a closed gap. I tried your technique and thats when I felt the tension. Do you have a video or explanation for this? Do you usually use when you practice or around the kit aswell? Excellent video btw. I feel the hard part is for me when I have to play the full bar 16th notes with the left hand lead. Currently at Level 10. Im glad that I found your channel, keep up the good work! Thank you! :)

[@DimitriFantini]

if you feel tension when you keep the gap, something else is definitely wrong! Go watch my free technique course, it’s much more comprehensive to get your grip together and relaxed! Its here: www.dimitrifantinidrums.com/techniquefundamentalsyt

[@Gr3t3L0v3]

Me quedo en el nivel 11 😂, practicaré todos los días hasta llegar al 12. Muchas gracias 🫂

[@MysteryZenSide2]

...very cool lesson- thx for sharing ...I'm getting ready to buy a practice drum pad ...what brand is the one in the demo? it looks like a good one

[@DimitriFantini]

It’s a fantastic pad- it’s called the Chopping Block from Revolution Drum.

[@MysteryZenSide2]

@@DimitriFantini cool- thanks ~!

[@girolamopolimeni3553]

When I click the blueprint System link, I get a 'page not found'.

[@Lulu-ru9fh]

Is there a music sheet for the whole practice?

[@dionbillett3166]

is there anyway to get the exercise chart into pdf to print it out?

[@Drummmer_rus]

What metronome are you using?

[@jeremiahabbott5277]

You still make it look too easy. I had an instructor once who told me to strengthen my left hand to help increase my speed, to start doing everything throughout my day with my left hand instead of my right (because I’m right handed) He said that not only will this strengthen your hand it also allows your brain to reprogram itself where your not automatically using your right hand for everything. Of course the reciprocal of this would be the exact same thing. And just to clarify I’m not talking about anything uh..let’s say private.😊something that a man would do “alone “

[@DimitriFantini]

Haha your teacher has good advice! I used to brush my teeth left handed, vacuum and use a mouse left handed… it helps!

[@nimahashempour]

hi dimitri can i have sheets.

[@marionjantsch1778]

where can I find this pdf sheet

[@kennedyjames8036]

First time trying this challenge and I’m at level 10! Level 11 had me cramping and messing up 😂

[@DimitriFantini]

great! make sure to NOT do the level that has you cramping up at all! always back it down to a tempo that keeps you relaxed and playing with great timing :)

[@romainvause4821]

Why after 5 years of drumming, I can't play 140 bpm ! I'm not that a fan of practicing on a pad (to be honest). But damn, can't do a simple roll on the snare as a break. Even when practicing drums 1h a day.. I saw many youtubers talkin about the "grid". How to develop it to better handle spacing between hits? Btw, great vidéo Dimitri!

[@DimitriFantini]

I’ll make a video to help with that specifically!!! But the quick answer to help you now: practice “unisons,” both hands perfectly together without flams. Do it slow, keep the hands perfectly together and equal! This will help you a TON to keep the timing consistent when you split your hands up again for singles :)

[@DimitriFantini]

also, this is a great exercise to do anywhere, not just a pad! Practice on a pillow, practice on the kit!!

[@RayAgadiFinestEddy]

day 1 100bpm

[@LIAISAGREENBEL]

I’m on week2 still at level 1 😂 I feel like my hits are still so not confident 😮‍💨 Edit 3days later: okay yay now on L2

[@maximomartinez6843]

Dimitri , ayudame xfaaaaa , thx bro

[@commandeurmusic]

lv10

[@thelukaut3397]

Im at level 7900 i dont need hands to do it

[@bikerboy.a7404]

great video man but your level 8 is off time

[@DimitriFantini]

Ah i see what happened… I played some extra measures in the middle of the exercise, so the notation doesn’t match! I was playing from memory and tried so hard to get it right too! Guess this one slipped through the cracks… Darn! 🤣

[@Drummmer_rus]

What metronome are you using ?

[@DimitriFantini]

I made this track custom just for the video!