Drum Lesson 1 - Playing and displacing the Paradiddle as Groove (David Floegel)

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Hey guys,
this is my first video lesson!
Please don't mind my english, it's the first time ever I recorded myself talking and so also the first time I really talk in english!
So in this lesson you'll learn how to play the paradiddle (and its 4 variations) as grooves on your drumset and also how to displace them.
You will find all files to this lesson here:
davidfloegel.co...
If you got any ideas, which tutorial you'd like me to do, just email me:
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Or write me an email through youtube!
I hope you enjoyed
David

[@caydjj]

Honestly this is insane. I've been drumming for 7 years and the skill that you show in this video is unprecedented. You have impeccable timing and sound great with just the click track alone

[@axlnixon8955]

Instablaster.

[@Rojasdrums]

less than 10 seconds in and my brain went "HOLD UP GAVIN HARRISON" Good stuff!!

[@pablogonzalez7468]

Seems like your're a very big fan of Gavin Harrison!

[@jordanlynch4011]

Uses K customs, sets up kit exactly like Gavin Harrison. Plays well too :p

[@KonradasDesignCo]

it's the first thing i've noticed :D

[@metapod666]

Do u still have the PDFs for the lesson anywhere?

[@Matxthedrummer2010]

I can't download the PDF!

[@kc5tng]

Im quite impressed ~ . Being a "self-taught" drummer I never "learned" the different rudiments - Ive developed into playing rudiments but never put names to them and since I play "by feel" Ive never had a reason to. That being said - Ive always wanted to know "how to play a groove using the paradiddle because I heard a KZbin drummer playing it but he didnt go into the mechanics of doing it - - now I know how - and it was a lot easier than I imagined - all thanks to the way you demonstrated it. As for suggestions - how about this: Are there any more "rudiments" that work as "rhythm patterns" or "grooves" that you can play along with songs? If so, how about lessons on each of the rudiments that work in that fashion. Again, thank you so very much for the instructional video ~!!!

[@armystrong2727]

Man love ur pocket playing so smooth keep it up brotha and what is the name of the track

[@thomasnappo6309]

Excellent..we'll done Maybe some linear drumming nextime.

[@mikehughes17]

I wish I had more musical loops like these to practice the kind of groves to but stretched to 10-20 minutes it helps make it way more enjoyable to practice to

[@adrianpunga1998]

even if i would watch your video with my eyes closed,i could simply recognise Gavin Harisson's influence)he's a very powerfull drummer,so well done! i like your lessons,and i've already subscribed! cheers!

[@xdieselx23]

Clean and smooth. Simple rudiment sounds like a million bucks. Very nice set up. Very good lesson and drummer.

[@nathanredmon96]

Gavin Harrison is my favorite drummer. Obviously yours too.... Great video.

[@joegroombridge2955]

your sonor kit is absolutely gorgeous

[@niguevara1985]

Thanks! You studied with Benny and Jojo? My gosh, two of my fav drummers....

[@Daves1world]

Are you influenced by Gavin Harrison? :)

[@nathanredmon96]

How'd you know... LOL

[@Daves1world]

The set up and the Sonar drums lol

[@nathanredmon96]

If I didn't know better, I'd think he broke in to Gavin's home studio to record his lessons. Lol

[@aidanmcguinness6237]

You tell he influences are from vinnie colaiuta 😂😂😂😂

[@sherlaimov]

Thank you so much David for this lesson. I used to play most of the patterns half-aware of inward/outward paradiddles etc, now it felt like integration of shredded pieces into a solid understanding of what I'm doing.

[@drumhq]

First time seeing your video and immediately getting a clean Gavin Harrison vibe/sound!

[@Massbateria]

Fan of Gavin Harrison, ok?? Very cool this exercise!!

[@emilde12]

Hey David! It seems a lot of people are asking for the MP3 that you play the inversions to, including myself. I know you said that your hard drive crashed, but since you state that you wrote the song just for the lesson, can't you just simply redo it and repost it making it available for download? That would be great!

[@AndyPutt1]

Really good. One of the few videos that shows the normal basic paradiddle sticking can sound really good when used properly.

[@niguevara1985]

Great stuff, David! What is you recommendation: covering someone's grooves or practicing independence stuff (or something like Benny Greb's "drumset letters"). And would you recommend covering whole songs or just grooves? Also, it'd be great if you provided us with some of your loops for us to practise along! Thanks!

[@MrDiabolousinmusica]

Bit late to the party, but I'd love to practice these along to the backing track - the link in the description is dead, but does anyone still have the file? Or David if you could re-upload them somewhere that'd be amazing!!! Fantastic stuff

[@emilde12]

For some reason the you have listed is not bringing me to anything. I checked out the links listed for all the pdf's but that page does not have a link for the MP3.

[@tonylupo1739]

at 07.13 you play with the backing tracks...but they are not on download..where i can to find?thanks

[@Bloodstar14]

When youre ghosting, are you using wrists or fingers to execute the stroke? It feels like i'm not using rebound to get the stick back up for lighter strokes

[@Spergen]

Great lesson and your English is just fine. What's the name of the song that plays in the beginning? Thanks!

[@dickui]

Nice lesson !! Just one question, when you playing the outward paradiddle, I saw you always play the RLRL LRRL, is it your personal preference to use this instead of RLRL LRLR ? Many thanks !! P.S. the displaced one is hard but really fun, thanks for your sharing !

[@kurtthedrummingplumber]

Your feel and groove is superb. Why I have only just discovered this!!?!

[@432drummer]

ok thanks so much, 2 last questions are you using overheads? and did you purchase one of the audix drumkit mic packs or buy the mics individually

[@brianoleary9192]

Awesome job very cleaver subdiving little funky hope u put more videos out.

[@armystrong2727]

Man David is a awesome drummer man I would love to see this dude play live in a jazz session

[@emilde12]

Thanks for the info. Is it possible for you to email me the mp3 of the play along that you apply the paradiddle variations to?

[@Tasaconga]

CONGRATULATIONS..! Every time y watch your videos..!!! Thanks..!

[@emilde12]

Great lesson! What kind of snare drum are you playing? Also, what are you using? Looking forward to ore videos.

[@432drummer]

@ifloegel how would you rate the d2s and 4s against the elctrovoice, cause they actually sound good in this vid

[@EliasUlrich1984]

Lovely lesson! what drumsticks are you using?

[@larrytemp3063]

JUST STUMBLE UPON YOUR VIDEOS VERY AWESOME REMINDS ME OF GAIN HARRISON AGAIN VERY AWSOME YOU GAVE ME MORE GREAT INPIRATION THANKS

[@pelhamonetwothree1239]

VERY GAVIN HARRISON INFLUENCED

[@scottydepuyii5291]

I still call this lesson how to “win” at drums Do you still make videos you are absolutely incredible then and I can only imagine now you are the best in the world or close to it

[@javiermaimone5706]

dude!! awesomeee! , where can i found the songs that you play while showing the paraddidle grooves??

[@CptShunsui]

Dude what song is that you're playing to!!!!????

[@SONORSQ2guy]

As always your videos are educational. I’d like to know why your tom mics are so close to the head looking straight down? Do you like the sound of the tom mic pointing to the center of the head?

[@DavidFloegelDrums]

Thanks mate! Tbh with you I've had no idea what I was doing when I recorded those videos hahaha. These days I have my mics quite far away (about half of the shell size) and pointing towards the middle (depending on the mic)

[@jeraldcuccurullo2497]

Well done!! But didle in the Middle, is r,l,l,r,l,r,r,l....etc...peace

[@CptShunsui]

Anyone know what that song is playing in the background?

[@AlexTheDrummer19]

are you by any chance influenced by Gavin Harrison? awesome lesson by the way :)

[@sizzlechooch]

He has turned a child's block into a rubik's cube

[@MAHMUDASERIA]

Great video my friend;))... Where are you from?

[@dapalca]

Pretty good. You remind me to Gavin Harrison.

[@ryan199424]

I wish I could get the PDF Sheet Music, but the page no longer exists

[@laloacustico]

4.45 is Garage Band by Apple Mac ???

[@gothicoptimizer4619]

Gavin Harrison's set up, ryt ??

[@tryharder249]

The outward paradiddle its wrong.

[@tozluhikaye]

Excellent video. I'll be following!

[@nathanphillips1295]

gavin harrison jr

[@432drummer]

@ifloegel so the d2s and d4s arent turned on in this vid?

[@carlomuglia2752]

very very good similar gavin harrison

[@DiegoAlonsoOM]

What cymbal set are you using?

[@tillsommerdrums]

Looks like someone is a gavin harrison fan here :D

[@マイケルジョン-w2y]

drum set like a gavin harrison！

[@JerryLarh]

your kit sounds great! how did you tune it?

[@Gwyhir]

First video lesson ? It was excellent young man.

[@DviniciusribeiroT]

What is the name of the first song please?

[@larrytate1657]

Hey David. I like your drums they sound great. I'm fan of sonor too and recently got the benny greb snare and love it. What type of wood shell is your kit?

[@larrytate1657]

Awesome. Thanks for the feedback. I'm going to go for a sonor beech on my next kit. Now I have a Yamaha absolute maple with the Benny sonor sig snare. I like my Yamaha maple lot too but I think the beech has a bit more attack and the maple is a lil more mellow and I'd like a bit more attack. What mic's and interfaces do u like?

[@sashafedorov6297]

I see you are influenced by Gavin Harrison, eh?

[@celticjames]

this is slick. u r in the pocket dude !

[@camodude51]

amazing lesson david thank you so much you are VERY help ful and very good. i was wondering where can i get the backing track without drums for this lesson? i want to practice along

[@KubaNowakYossarian]

That's beautyful

[@432drummer]

nice vid man, what audix mics are you using?

[@dominikbart1726]

Gavin Harrisons drums! :D

[@systemdownnn]

Love the Lessons! and Style of Playing. I love Gavin Harrison Style also !! very technical. Audix Mics, Yamaha Kit, Zildjian Cymbals and Shure in Ears.. cant go wrong!! Which Shure in ears are you using?

[@prhmusic]

The link to the zip file is broken.

[@vegan.yogi.drummer]

THANKS DOOD!!! THIS IS SO FUCKIN HELPFULL!

[@TimOhYeah]

The background music is really annoying.

[@Doc2rjae07]

Love your style bro!

[@allmetaliswelcome]

cool, do they sound similar to gavin's?

[@juancpgo]

I don't get this explanation below (from 02m52): 1) play variations as grooves with accents staying on one and three; or 2) as displace grooves, with bass drum on the accent and snare on the accent. Where's the accent supposed to be? I'm confused... Can anyone explain it to me? Thanks.

[@juancpgo]

After a lot of thought (lol) I think I get it: - First we always keep the accents (bass and snare) on the 1ths and 3rds. So the inward would be: R l l r L r r l - In the second exercise the bass and snare remais at the same places in the paraddidle sequence: r l l R l r r L. Only the counting changes. This is a bit harder because now the bass and snares are not on the 1th and 3rd as we're used to have them.

[@juancpgo]

***** Good to know! Thanks man, and thanks for the helpful upload.

The displacement stuff at 7:00 remembers me totally of bonnie the cat from porcupine tree

[@RjBenjamin353]

Fun with paradiddles

[@robinsonxavier5759]

Very good these classes. but well you could provide the audios you use for us to practice together.

[@robinsonxavier5759]

***** Thanks, now it's just practice ...

[@432drummer]

@432drummer sorry in the other vids

[@isawaa801]

Very good video. This kind of concepts was developed earlier by Gary Chaffee. This excellent exercise can be found in the study 43 of his book "Sticking patterns' (1994). To go further, the book "Rhythmic illusions'' of Gavin Harrison is a "must have"!... and listen Bill Bruford for beat displacement

[@dimd6777]

I smell Gavin Harrison fan here ;)

[@bezopinox]

mate, I really enjoy your videos. But I have trouble listening to your instructions: the volume is too low when you talk :( Otherwise, your playing is flawless and your drum kit just kicks it, mate. Congrats on the video.

[@minihospy]

nice video, thanks

[@tonylupo1739]

good! very interesting

[@millmaxy]

oh and here's a fun one i like to practice. you play the paradiddle on the hihat and snare like you do and systematically replace a hand stroke with the bass pedal. like B l r r L r l l, R b r r L r l l, R l b r L r l l, etc. and then displace the exercise by itself and the same thing for all the different paradiddle inversions. thats been useful for me. keep up the good work, sir

[@irocketsoldier]

Hi, great video, you can make a video of linear triplet fills

[@mrtyreus0]

With varying success I've taken these ideas moving them around the kit played as triplets, and varying other subdivisions.

[@kevinfoster6023]

r u still on the tube David,haven't seen you postin anything lately.would love t c a lesson on some simple linear stuff! cheers from Australia..

[@mickeytomboom]

sorry for the next part, i'm french: you look like some a little angel but you're devil of rythme! Thanks for share your experiment and your skills. Obrigado!

[@MrDannyg77]

Very nice video. Great content and artistically done. Thanks for the track I can't wait to use it. Subbed immediately. I really dig using the fundamentals within grooves and fills.

[@Wanzeller28]

Great. I have been having drum lessons and I've bee exploring that paradiddle concept with my teacher, but I was felling the need to use it in a musical context and your backtracking music is really helpful to that. Thanks a lot, I really appreciate that and the way you explained too. Keep drumming!!

[@millmaxy]

hello. maybe you already caught this... but at about 4:30 when you're demonstrating the outward paradiddle you change the sticking to R l r l L r r l which i believe is an inverted/dispaced double paradiddle (i think.) sounds cool though and sorry about your laptop

[@brunomaie]

Gavin is that you?????????????

[@drumhead0990]

Hey man- great lesson and great playing! Can you give a list/breakdown of your mics you use? I really dig the sound you get. And if possible can you list any effects you use in your mix? Thanks for any info bud

[@rjsmith2469]

Awesome awesome tutorial David. I just LOVE paradiddles. The sky is the limit with this rudiment David, as u have shown. I must admit, I have played for many years, but never thot of all these very cool variations for paradiddles. What bcomes more cool, is adding the kick to the paradiddle. Really look forward to seeing more of yr video's David. Keep up the Awesome job!

[@Abraham092]

Hi David, Great Video!!! have u changed your website? the links seems to be broken :( greetings from Perú!!

[@leanderthal-z]

Thanks for sharing the stuff, I like your videos, you explain stuff in very simple terms, I like that.

[@ExtraordinaryGntlmn]

That was an excellent Paradiddle Lesson! I have been searching for a lesson on this and it's Best explanation of how to use as a groove I've seen to date. Great job! Do you have or can you do instruction on Paradiddles around the kit or for fills?

[@FilipeGomesDrummer]

Wow, that was quick man! Thanks a lot, I will try to investigate options to manage to have one like that... What kind of cymbals do you have there? No offense, but I gotta say this, you seem to be a big Gavin Harrison fan, even the drumkit setting look similar, that's a compliment.