Drum Secrets | Build Drum Hand Speed | Practice on a Pillow | Fast & Clean Drum Rolls

Playing with heavier sticks and playing on a pillow are just a couple of the things I did to develop my speed on drums. Hi my name is Camellia Akhamie Kies (CAMI) and I just wan to thank you for watching my video. Please feel free to like and subscribe. Thanks for the love and support.
Here is a link to the wrist weights I recommend, but please use whatever feels comfortable.
www.amazon.com/fit-Wrist-Weig...
Mastering the drumming stick control is the best way to increase speed. It’s all about making your hands do exactly what you want when you want. As a drummer, it is so important to control the sticks at all times. You can improve the drums stick control and practice how to drum faster with some hand speed drills and exercises that will work on the essential elements for speed drumming. Text me if you're interested in on-line drum lessons 202-505-0510.
I would love to help you develop your technique.

[@jahleeleli3280]

EXCELLENT ol' skool technical approaches! I vividly remember my high school band director back in 1981 (Memphis Melrose High School) taking the marching drums away from us for 2 weeks during summer band camp & he made all of us play rudimental drills with our sticks, bass mallets, & tenor mallets on pillows!!!! By the time we finally got to "strap up", we could feel & hear a significant difference in both techniques & timekeeping (we ran the rudiment drills with an overhead speaker metronome). As veteran drummers/percussionists, we lose muscle mass & joint strength as we age, which is why I still do rhythm & rudiment drills on a pillow still today; the only difference is, I flip my marching sticks to use the butt instead of the tip: match grip style. THANK YOU young lady for this video. 👍👍👍🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@angelozollo9506]

First, Thank you for your service. Second, Thank you for always providing quality content Third, Thank you for pushing me forward

[@camiloops.official]

Heyyyy thanks and truly an honor. Happy to help share some drum information to make life easier. thanks for the comment, happy drumming. God Bless 😁

[@lbjmuzic]

Got the heavier sticks and my finger technique started happening. Awesome...

[@jenko701]

You are so correct with every thing you said.

[@DennisJohnsonDrummer]

We used a super heavy Slingerland Densiwood model back in the day and played on pillows. No pain no gain was the motto.

[@theriphraff]

I'm on this! I thought heavier sticks and stuff would work in theory. But you just convinced me. Thanks!

[@ElSings]

You have got to be one of the coolest people I think I’ve seen on KZbin. Not really sure what it is, you just seem so confident and really good at what your doing:)

[@kingfrank01]

I'm planning to get a pair of marching sticks today! 50yr old just starting to play (4months in) and I love it!

[@derekbanas]

Your videos are spectacular!!! Thank you for taking the time to make them.

[@camiloops.official]

Hey, thanks for watching. I’m just happy to to share. 💯❤️

[@kevincartagena396]

I used to go to school with Ralph. Hes a awsome guy

[@shlxng1787]

This kind of studio is just a sweet dream 💭

[@marioveerle2970]

I saw the video and immediately ordered wrist weights thanks for the tip and the good explanation as always!

[@82706527]

Great lesson, Cami. I also like to drape a dish towel over my SD, held in place by a clamp-on muffler, and also practicing Wilcoxon/rudimental stuff with brushes…Cheers!

[@charlesfarrugia7898]

I did buy marching sticks. Your very awsome.

[@briiakarii]

I'm so glad I found you, you are helping me in ways I didn't even realize I needed. And I am absolutely INLOVE with that drum set!

[@starbright523]

Yes your tips are very helpful !!

[@djojohann]

Been playing for 25 years and never flipped the stick around practiced on my forearm. Awesome tip, I'll be using this a lot.

[@alhixon3984]

I've been playing pro for over 60 yrs... This is AMMAZING!!!!

[@hecbiz75]

I just found your video today. I got me a pair of Scorpion practice sticks. They're heavy and don't even taper out in thickness nor have a tip. Just straight from end to end. I've been using them on a pillow and it's a HELL of a workout. I think you have your pillow too high. It's gotta be more or less where the snare would be. I put my pillow on my snare stand.

[@Kehlst]

Thank you, again. I'm loving your logic and simple teachings.

[@eltonester6531]

This is good stuff

[@Logicsimple]

Yeah! And keep your pillows clean out of mites at the same time! Genius. 😁👍🏼

[@jfrracing1]

thanku for taking the time to do this.

[@ernestroger3326]

Absolutely the best teaching and teacher !

[@johnvanboolen7820]

Hi Cami, I really wish that sort of advice was around in the 60's ha ha, I'm 71 now but still practice everyday, I do understand your logic with the soft pillows and have always used them on my practice kit....although this is a wierd system using washing up sponges and stuff ! Thanks to you x

[@ccandersondottin548]

nice my friend continue to keep the good work up blessing and guidance, will try alot of that

[@tammyd.5812]

I just love the way you explain everything make sense, understandable. Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤

[@camiloops.official]

Thanks so much. I'm happy I could help.

[@OG_Mereles]

Also known as the Rock Lee training rutine.♥

[@tunneltu]

I’ve noticed that if I play with my left hand alone it’s so hard - but if I play with my right hand at the same time the left is more coordinated, stronger and faster. Gonna play a lot on the pillow with my left hand to make it stronger ❤️

[@TribeOfGaia]

Thank you!! And a nice studio you got there🤩😁👍🏼

[@bern543]

Amazing ! ❤ good Job !

[@magnusvanttinen7855]

Thanks a lot for this great lesson.

[@edwardthegreat3954]

great. i do it every day. you work silently so you don't have problems with neighborhood 😆 and you build power. so is an advantage playing on non rebound surfaces

[@camiloops.official]

Yessss very true!! 100%

[@FadjarMoeljarto]

Good lesson sticking 🥁👍

[@williewhite1161]

Love you Cami

[@milena7101]

Thank you so much. You always explain technic so good and easy. You Tutorials are so much fun to watch and they help so so much. Here i have to smile because i really like Taylor Hawkins and Dave Grohl. And Dave Grohl once said that as a Kid he learnt playing the drums on pillows. He orderded them like a drum set and played with these fad Marching sticks to Punk rock. So you can think about him whatever you want, but he is a powerful great drummer. So thank you for this Video. I will practise like you told us because i cant speed up very good...😉😊 Greetings from Germany....

[@camiloops.official]

That's so awesome!! Dave Grohl is such an amazing drummer and musician and Taylor Hawkins is definitely missed. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@marleiserashford396]

Thank you. Love ur lessons.

[@lionheartroar3104]

Love you videos. Thank you.

[@james22939]

Sounds amazing

[@rayboreham2648]

Very useful. Thanks.

[@CharlesEBusa]

Great tips! Thanks a lot!

[@danshapiro7346]

You are an awesome teacher!

[@Scorby1965]

Wow, awesome Cami! 😎🤙🥁

[@momseasytocookrecipies706]

You are such an awesome teacher ❣️

[@TheSPACEDIEVEST1]

I think practice rudiments with a metronome is enough to develop speed. It takes a while to develop speed; it doesn’t happen in months, more like years. Anyways I appreciate your approach.

[@thomasosborne8579]

You are a great instructor. Keep up the great work!

[@oniondidgeridoo9720]

excellent teacher ,nice 1 mate

[@shatteredstiks7392]

Great tips and I likeb that drum set

[@edwinmassop5377]

Keep up the good work ❤

[@mickparkinson5691]

I will be getting some marching sticks and doing the exercises. Brilliant informative video Cami thanks so much. P.S. the drumkit sounds ace.

[@UpesDioniel-ad63]

Fantastic

[@jarrahdrum]

Gorgeous sounding and looking kit,

[@inlovewithmycar]

Great tips

[@Vladriguez]

Much appreciated.

[@miguelsanabria2663]

Love the tips...just subscribe, Thank you

[@DS-jw1jk]

❤‍🔥 thank you very much. god bless. ☝💯💪

[@darius5909]

You're great I like your drums color.

[@alessandrotucci2061]

Bravissima e grazie dei consigli

[@jeffgreen4903]

Awesome and very inspiring tips.. I feel like these are really going to change my practice and improve my playing. Thanks so much for sharing ❤️

[@nunyabusiness9910]

You are amazing! Thank you so much for your training tips!

[@camiloops.official]

Definitely, you're welcome .

[@Cthylla417]

such a helpful video thank you!

[@Jgarseeya25]

Thanks for the quick lesson on doubles at The Black Monk Saturday after your amazing performance! Now that I've had time to watch these videos I realize just exactly how weak my left hand is when turning the stick around to hit my arm like you demonstrated. It's silly how weak it is compared to my right. Now I know what to work on. Waiting on Marching Stick to come in and I've already started on the pillow. Rock on and thanks for your generosity with your time!

[@camiloops.official]

Hey, thanks so much, great chatting with you the other night. I'm glad I could help. Happy Drumming! God Bless. 😃

[@user-ng4ck2gq2p]

Nice one 👍

[@ubirajaraferroni7158]

Gratitude here and from Brazil I love you and your classes God bless you forever

[@sugarsticks5970]

Thank you so much for the tip I love your videos you’ve been helping me a lot much love🥁💙✌🏾

[@camiloops.official]

Hey!! You're welcome. Happy to help =)

[@moradchatioui8705]

Thank you sister

[@DrummerDudeRon]

Great lesson.... Thanks!

[@bobweber4140]

Great ideas thankyou

[@andyschweigel8749]

you are great !

[@StuartJrBarrett]

Great video!

[@drummermomcjs]

Great video. I use Acquarian 2b synthetic sticks to do my pad work with and then when I switch to my 7a sticks for the kit, they feel so light and effortless.

[@Gorgonzola0987]

Good video!

[@petemacarthy2016]

Thank you

[@miker5233]

Thank you for the video they're always very helpful your excellent drummer I'm sorry percussionist

[@JulianFernandez]

thanks!

[@retired_man_about_town]

thank you for the tips.... loved the groove on the Tama kit!

[@camiloops.official]

you're welcome and thanks so much ❤

[@eldiablo3794]

I heard about practicing with a pillow through Dave Grohl. For me it really helped with knowing and feeling how hard or soft you have to hit in order to bring out accents.. and stick control.

[@zackyjacky2078]

Hello! Cool video

[@eppieppi]

awesome, I forgot about the pillow, my teacher told me years ago, or use a curtain hhh

[@peepintom7098]

Thanx ,

[@galwaytribesman9289]

It's like train hard fight easy.

[@venelpierre4738]

Thanks for

[@markburton3010]

Great tips your awesome

[@SomeDude047]

I like the SD1 Generals by Vic Firth myself, but to each their own 👍

[@ScottHunterBooks]

Hi Cami - really interesting that you utilise wrist strokes as a key component of your technique - I've neglected this so far in my playing but I can see the benefits from your demonstration. I'm on it ... will let you know how it goes :)

[@patrickwade757]

Hey Cami. you pretty much rule!!!

[@user-sz1ny1ep2x]

great miss

[@ASBOmarc]

Hi Cami, how long would suggest daily pillow practice? Love your videos.

[@giordano.rizzardi]

❤

[@Tagger0325]

Thank you Cami

[@sanpanyanetinad4357]

I love this great excercise,I am amateur drummer,beginner level,could you please advise me marching sticks(as using),what no./brand/etc Thanks

[@brentdrummer5177]

Thanks for your vid your fast hey I've done the pillow practice over the years off and on bout 10mins tomy royster was saying practice for long periods, was watching a video of rob brown saying if you do it long a enough it can lead to tendnotis?maybe that's just his opinion some feed back would be great?

[@niyamimbi1179]

thanks! heavier sticks it is

[@VRAD1981]

I've been working on my fingers. When I try and do a single stroke roll the fingers want to follow one another. Left hand fingers want to always follow the right hand fingers. Any tips of learning or teaching the fingers to alternate between the hands?

[@bigben046]

Would you show us how you grip the sticks. I have a problem with my thumb joints. You don't appear to be using the thumb and index finger fulcrum. Thanks

[@johansteenhuis6813]

hello, i'm a beginner snaredrum player. Witch sticks would you advice?

[@sticksbass]

pretty green. whats that called?

[@prodbytakada]

Can you do a vid with developing independence on the kit, I think that’s a problem I mainly have and I don’t know where to start with it☝🏾

[@camiloops.official]

Yess. I will definitely make a video on independence ❤

[@calvarychristianfellowship4501]

What pad are you using?

[@merickwiliam5427]

This plya Drum gere no Rock metal but Samba for Life scaeil amaxing