Drum Lesson 1 - "Find The Playing Style That Works For You"

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Drum Lesson 1:
Way too many times I have seen drummers playing the set, but playing in ways that weren't comfortable or enjoyable for them because its how someone else told them to play! Just like playing any other instrument, if you don't love it and enjoy it, you're not going to put your heart into it, and thats gonna keep you from playing your best. That is one part of my playing that I focus so much on, having fun and loving what I'm doing! I wanted to start out these lessons with this, because before I start teaching I want everyone to know that not everything I say and teach may work best for you! I will definitely try and show you as wide a range of skills and techniques as I can, so take what works for you and what you enjoy, and ignore what doesn't! When it comes down to it... I want you to have as much fun as I do playing the drums, and if you're just beginning, you will definitely want to have that love and fire inside of you so that you wil practice and grow to be as good as you can be! So let's kick off COOP3RDRUMM3R Drum Lessons with everyone going home, jamming out, and having a blast on your kit, and get ready for many lessons to come!
Keep Rocking!
Casey Cooper - COOP3RDRUMM3R

[@Shirvo12]

I love the way he speaks from the heart and doesn't dis other techniques. Play the way that makes you happy and what makes you really enjoy yourself. Good onya dude

[@gabrieladame6260]

Good job man I've been playing for 20yrs or so. I learn from all kinds of drummers, it's nice to pick up new stuff. Keep it up!

[@maximumridechik]

I dig this guy so far. I've had music teachers who don't remember jack shit from schooling, and I can relate the the "their style" concept. I once had an art teacher who denied me any artistic freedom because I refused to paint HIS way. creativity is freedom!

[@EnLightAHS]

Hey man, this video really inspires me. I started playing about a year ago and hired an instructor to help me out. He told me everything I was doing was wrong technique, skill, etc. So I stopped playing. I set up my kit again about a week ago, and although I can only do VERY basic things, I'm having a lot more fun with it. Props to you and all your vids, looking forward to watching the new ones :)

[@jc50jck]

You are honestly INCREDIBLE! I love the way you play and you have amazing fills and everything! I've been playing drums for 6 years and you inspire me so much!

[@unbatteristaacaso]

Wow... Thank you man! BEST drum lesson EVER! I always felt that I'm not that good a drummer just because I never took any drum lesson, and I just know that I don't play the "right" way... and all this, despite the fact that I'm playing drums since 1991... Almost everybody who listen to me playing live tells me I'm good, but I'm always paranoid... I start to think "yeah, sure.. but my finger technique isn't that good, my right foot needs improvement, I'm left handed but I learned to play on a regular, right-handed oriented drumset so I'll never ever be that good, and so on and so on..." In just 10 minutes you made me realize this simple but powerful truth I never grasped before: THERE IS NO SPOON, aka there is NO "RIGHT" WAY to play drums... So yeah, I play MY WAY, I'm just in love with playing my kit, I enjoy myself, so... who cares if I don't play the "right" way? And if other people tells me I'm good, well... it may be that they're right... :-) THAT'S what you made me realize in 10 minutes!!! So, again, THANK YOU man!!! :-))

[@NarrowIsThePath]

Nothing less than inspiring sir! I wholeheartedly salute you!

[@xFATALITYx2]

i play bass.. but im getting interested in drums.. im really thinking about getting a kit and learning!

[@caleblatham9630]

Same here lol

[@kimmccarthy9662]

Personalize it! Nice way to approach the love of the music. Wish you were my music teacher growing up!

[@joyeuxvert]

I had the same thing in Martial Arts. Keep doing that and your muscles will get used to it. Also, some easy excercises to "warm up" (elbows, especially) before playing should help.

[@TheAgentHedgehog]

dude i HATE bieng told what to do so when i was like 2 i had a plastic drum...LOVED IT!!! but still i play my own way and you tot me how to do this so thanks for the vid and please keep inspiring us to play thanks man!!!

[@carolynbow800]

I'm new to drums and love your style!

[@H4Bb0fB]

thanks man, i ahvent been on my drum kit for a while.. you inspired me to play some :) it was real fun

[@natePN]

Personally, i use a boom stand for my crashes and i do one of two things. I will place it normally (bell up) and boom it closer slightly higher than chest level. Or i will hang it upside down and place it over my floor tom, that way you have 1 for both occasions, i like the sound of the mid for those "filling" crashes, and the one over my floor for any kind of repeated hits where my arms or elbows could be strained.

[@IBrodeeHI]

Good stuff man. Look forward to your future lessons

[@crazyjack427]

thanks alot for this lesson thanks to you i can play the way i want to. having fun the way im playing :]

[@Sidmartin]

Awesome kit!

[@ardonperalta1585]

Great drum lesson buddy !

[@ImKidCuddy]

Your fills sound so clean

[@davemustane111]

Cooper drummer your amazing

[@matthewbond9007]

thanks man that video was great and what you said it really helps !!!

[@natePN]

It's all in preference mi amigo, If it works for you then keep it that way. It will add to your style. When I first started playing, because i hadn't trained my hands to work independently i would cross my arms to do "forever by papa roach" i played gigs like that and the drummers in the audience would come up to me after and tell me how wrong i was doing it, but it worked for me and the concept of doing it however it best works for myself is what created my drumming style. You could keep it ...

[@MrDrumaticMusic]

I don't play as good a Casey but I realized not only does the way he play seem cooler and more aesthetically beautiful but it also makes it seem a lot harder than it really is which is a good thing for the entertainment factor

[@dee0182]

Thank you for your effort. :) You're awesome.

[@smaoth4914]

when i found this vid i was hoping it would be helpful and it was.fantastic im expecting alot of help to come from him coz i got a kit but was pretty much lost THANX

[@lorenzcinema]

"go home and have some fun with your KIDS.." 9:40 LOL

[@padope10]

yes lessons, every time i start listening to your covers, 4 or more pencils die. some penns are also in a critical state. lets to it the good way!

[@natePN]

above your toms and just keep practicing (not strenuously) until the motion becomes fluid and the muscles have adapted, or you could continue with the way you were. Either way, i checked out your drum cover and you are doing well. I doubt if it makes a difference from a random person but you impressed me and i hope you make it far, ill be subscribing to you so i can see your progress :) Keep on beating those skins :)

[@madison2616]

OMG , yes I agree ... 1. I do not enjoy playing the way people tell me to so . I'll be myself and play the way I enjoy

[@Frankolon1281]

@COOP3RDRUMM3R This video is awesome! I play drums since I was young, but I no one ever taught me. Actually, my dad was the drummer in a rock band when he was young, so he had an electric drumset on his house. There I learnt how to play on my own, and I'm pretty good at it. Just very recently, this year, I've started taking drum lessons. Anyways, I'm planning to buy a real drumkit, not electric, and build a small acoustic room. What good & economic drumkit brand would you recommend me to buy?

[@BadassDevelopers]

Not really a lesson but good stuff dude I agree with you 100 percent

[@ninchenintheskywithdiamonds]

THANKS A LOT!!!! True words

[@joyeuxvert]

I think that is a good start.

[@sticking999]

I have asked for that song for over a year now :D

[@HIVOLTAGEZzz]

@TheCOOP3RDRUMM3R you should do an outro of these lessons of you playing, like 30 seconds after the video ends you say thanks and start playing a riff, for 30 seconds, every lesson video with different riffs of curse, I thought it would be better and more "proffesional" thanks for this video and sorry for my grammar :P

[@funnylarsens]

Thanks man, helped a lot! :-D

[@ohNexx]

Any chance you could do a setup video, oof how you have your kit, setup around you. As in, placement and such. ? I mean, ive been drumming for about 2 years or so now, having a heap of fun. But over the last couple months, my setup just doesnt seem "natural, or comfortable for me". Changed it many times and tryed different things, but every drum kit i get on (school, home and friends) they are all different. Could help some people if you do this, im personally curious.Thanks.

[@Jelmerghinj]

to kinda answer your question, you should find a drum store and try out alot of stuff there. The perfect drumset for you is the set wich sounds the best to you. You will find drumming way more fun when playing on a good sounding kit, then on a kit that sounds rubbish!

[@lclmempires]

HIS ARMS OMG

[@madison2616]

P.s. I love this channel!:)

[@SmittysPlace]

good advice

[@dcarlson1920]

just do what you like im left handed and I have it to my left (I also have my riders up top and my crashes down low)

[@GudgeonVlogs]

Nice greets holland!

[@GavinOswald]

yea i found out other drummer do it to. i just dont like it how coop3r has it over the toms. i keep it a little farther over. thx :)

[@j1shin]

..even when you are talking to the camera you are doing those stick tricks subconsciously C: nice lesson btw

[@TheBumpy1000]

I RECOMMEND Getting a mic you can clip on your shirt so you dont have to hold it and your a little more free

[@alexiscolasvaladez1250]

Begginers question. If I'm left handed should I put the snare and hi hat on my right side?

[@NBKscooters]

Ifelt Special when the second one was mine and he said some of the best drummers play like it :D me in two years:)

[@crysis369]

Never know we might get lucky and have a treat in the sub-box soon......... Ah wishful thinking the thing that keeps us all from going completely insane :D

[@ika1]

wow grooveless

[@tominator8840]

Lol. Just curious, how do you not accidentally hit your cymbal on top of the floor tom. That looks super close to each other from here. I always accidentally hit stuff when i am trying to play. How do you do it so well XD.

[@slimsmurf3306]

i wish i could play drums like u

[@nat3schittler]

how do u find the perfect drum setup and how much was your entire set?

[@crysis369]

Off topic but, any chance of having a crack at Dream Theater's slightly manic; The Dance Of Eternity?

[@elitelegacy6374]

did you added to the kit or did u buy it like that and were

[@GavinOswald]

i have mine on a boom stand (i have only one crash) but if you'd look at my drum cover of toxicity tht works for me but looks kind of funny. he has his over his rack toms and i do now, but it makes my elbow tired sometimes... so...

[@jessicagourlay9077]

I loved you in Ferris Buellers day off

[@BhfuilIAm1312]

+Jessica Gourlay Were you his gorgeous gf Sloane Peterson? :D jk

[@rang20300]

i want start to play drums shall i start from 1 drum ?

[@alexyerrall3956]

I really want to start playing drums, I currently play guitar, Should I?

[@benpranke2610]

When you play guitar, if you can keep the beat and stay in time easily and without thinking too much about it, drums will be fairly easy. Drumming is all about staying in time and creating the beat for a band (if you play with one). I'm not an expert, but I would say go for it! You might really like it and have a lot of fun doing it!

[@larrytate1657]

If u have enough time to dedicate to it than yeah. It's very hard to get awesome. To play a couple basic rock beats decently is not hard but to try to get to an advanced level is very difficult and time consuming. It's common for pro drummers to practice 6 hours a day.

[@larrytate1657]

But if u like it than def do it either way. It'll help your rhythm on guitar and sense of time at the least. It's fun too once your good and if u play in a band and need a certain groove you can play it for the drummer to show him what u want for your song. Instead of trying to explain it and the drummer looking at u confused, lol.

[@XDRUMINAT0R]

When u were playing in a calm way it looked so weird because I'm used to the way u normally play

[@nicolasmavromichales2164]

cool men

[@bdiddy9781]

Did anyone notice the fact that it said all I do is win- Khaled right before drum lesson one?

[@bubblechrisx4672]

You look like playing the relaxed way is waaay too hard for you :D

[@panavision09]

precisely. no two drummers should be the exact same. get the fundamental basics and go from there. same applies to lifting weights.

[@GavinOswald]

my problem is whenever i play with my crash cymbals farther and higher away like yours my elbow starts to hurt and when they are really close it looks stupid

[@life.withjennnn]

I have played the drums for four years and we have never done new songs they are songs thats are like 2 minutes and old. I have defiently learnt skills but the skills are more of old jazz songs which doesnt help me play new pop songs :(

[@alekseydaziel1479]

Jennifer Anderson use your ear

[@netsildnaputuhs]

you should get a cowbell :P

[@lukapacko6216]

how much you pay this drums?

[@katanime9000]

avengers poster!

[@Iglaaa]

Here am I, watching tutorials, hoping that one day i won't sound like shit when playing...

[@theonewiththelife]

NO WAY MY NAME IS CASEY TOO xD

[@xGaMIngHQ3]

got to fill it to kill it

[@beverlymiller5611]

my drums wil play michael jackson that song i play with all this song i have a alvin @ chipmunks movie a drake And josh go hollywood the movie a cinderella story so i play with this moive call Shrek 2 and christmas with the kranks i play that moive so have fun bro it so fun day with all my moive

[@keivonbowles8588]

Did anyone else hear a bass guitar even though it was the drum lol

[@crafttuber782]

his veins are always popping out

[@alekseydaziel1479]

How did he get tired from 15 seconds of practice ? Hahahahhaha

[@greenyboyskywalker]

:)

[@TheLeanosAdventures]

.

[@emmaofnothing]

It was just a random comment ;p

[@MrTyler8877]

he said kits... duh

[@thespyisaspy]

heres an idea, maybe if he played the right way he could play something that sounded better and was harder. ultimately the only reason we play drums is to make music, and become better at drumming. making youtube videos is not the pinnacle of drumming. far from it. please if you watch someone drum, watch them to appreciate talent. not because it "looks cool." if thats the only reason you watch, you'll never mature musically.

[@JubbaPrime]

do high way to hell

[@iLconrOid]

Or maybe also panic attack???

[@emmaofnothing]

Moose.

[@randomuniverse5050]

Dude I think your vain is about to pop out no offense, but seriously

[@TheJoejoe269]

This guy talks too much.