Hand Speed Exercise - Practical Singles

Being able to play a single stroke roll is important, but nowhere near as important as being able to smoothly transition from a groove into quick, flawless singles. This exercise "Practical Singles" will help you do exactly that!
►Hand Speed Courses: bit.ly/2BKvnrT
►Visit mikeslessons.com bit.ly/onlinedr...
►My Metronome App: apple.co/2xyz1mr
Follow me here
►Facebook: / drumteacher76
►Instagram: / mikeslessons
►Twitter: / mikeslessons
• Gretsch Drums
• Meinl Cymbals
• Aquarian Drum Heads
• Vic Firth Sticks
• DW Hardware
• Audio Technica Microphones

[@kevinfrazee7690]

Another great lesson with a very useful exercise. The real bonus is Juno, but sometime she needs her own video. She's adorable !!!

[@mikeslessons]

I agree 100% Juneau's channel will launch in 2021, lol

[@Anglo_Saxon1]

I read your comment as I was starting to watch the program.After reading about 'Juno' I was expecting some tasty bird walking on,before seeing that Juno is a dog lol ! Nice dog though,I wonder if he named it after the beach which our Canadian brothers landed on next us on D-day.

[@ergelyncijntje2313]

@@mikeslessons Hi Mike which metronome app do you use?

[@DesignerFromMars]

Let’s start calling these “Blessons” because that’s what they really are Blessings. Happy Sunday Everyone!

[@GeloAlcantara]

Yep. Even if it'a not Sundays, Mike's lessons are really 'Blessons' 👌

[@briguy9915]

Amen!

[@BalezinD]

Just loved the way you explain everything with that humble attitude... So that it makes it look quite attainable. Loved it.

[@GrizDrummer25]

7:52 I hit that wall all the time, and it kills me. Thank you for informative and genuinely entertaining practice sessions :)

[@Cubankid201]

“yeeaahhhhhh 😃”

[@BlackLotusC108]

has this exercise been helping you a lot? I have been hitting this wall and its frustrating me a lot :(

[@GrizDrummer25]

@@BlackLotusC108 to be honest, I totally forgot about this video, so haven't really implemented the lessons yet. But thank you for putting it back on my radar! Now that I have lots of free time, I can sit and practice :)

[@learnngwell]

Perfect. I was just sitting here thinking I should be less lazy this Saturday afternoon. Mike shows up to spur me to action. It’s a dog-day afternoon. I love my Reflexx pad, which I bought months ago after seeing you play it, but it’s already gathering too much dust. Time to go clean up my pad and my playing. Thanks, Mike!

[@TheHowitz]

Respect was somehow raised even higher after the quip about his own tattoo

[@PeterKeyJeffery]

A great lesson as usual. Importantly, this exercise exposes defects in holding the sticks as one switches gradually from wrist to necessary finger action to achieve speed. In my view this should have been one of my first exercises as I started to learn the drums. Never stop teaching, you are an inspiration. Regards, Peter (U.K.)

[@Exident]

I really Like the way you talk and teach. It’s funny, it’s full of information … but it’s not that social media attention catching overload thing… I hope you understand. I am from Germany, no mothertongue. By far the most charming drum chanel on YT.

[@drummermomcjs]

Watched the video yesterday Mike. I started at 100bpm and went up in increments of 5 until I reached my top speed at which I could sustain it for 1 min. For me, my top speed was 165, for I could not sustain 170 for a minute. So, today I started at 160 and practiced the exercise for 5 min. I will continue for 30 days, bumping up my speed by one or two points at a time until I am up to the target of 200bpm. Thank you Mike as I am looking forward to seeing how much improvement I can see over the next 30 days. I will repost my progress then. :-)

[@mikeslessons]

Cora, that's so amazing to hear! Can't wait to see where you're at with it in 30 days!

[@a.mikecampbell]

This is the first video I’ve seen by you, and you answered every single thought as they came up. I wasn’t breathing, I was beating my pad, leading with the left - gosh. Subbbbbbed

[@MattMusicianX]

Mike mocked his own tattoo. Respect, Mike. That's character.

[@groovewithpassiondrumlesso2348]

Excellent single stroke speed building exercise Mike. I love simple and effective. I have a student who has really been complaining about his left hand being dysfunctional. Tuesday I will introduce him to this lesson. Thank you for sharing.

[@SKragseth]

The dog and that “yeaahh” after messing up to act like nothing happened had me laughing. Thanks man

[@Bossfightmedia]

That Part with the Dog is Just the best Stuff ever. This is a Like before I even got to the practice Part. 10/10.

[@Cosmickittyyy]

Went from beginner to SUPER BEGINNER. Couldn’t keep up at the end, but one day I will 😈 Great video BTW😉

[@mikestein1024]

Mike was one of the first drumming KZbinrs I found but some of his teachings and licks have taught me so much and will stick with me till I die!!!

[@canatolakhoemini6728]

Thanks Mike. I love this exercise. I have struggled for years and years. Embarrassingly decades , with my weak left hand. I finally couldn't take the weakness and started playing when I can, left handed. Switching up etc. But it's met with a ton of mistakes and it's not really helping me get better very quick. 2 nights doing this for 30 minutes and I feel like my arm is starting to get it. Very seldom do I find a routine that works wonders , this is one. Thanks. Oh, yeah, I'm that rock drummer beating my practice pad like it owes me money lol. 15 minutes of that, 15 dynamically .

[@yerocelgo]

This guy makes me practice...Mike your channel is one of the best things on KZbin. Thank you for making all of us better!

[@WhiteWarWizard]

Dude... like wow!!! I mean, just wow!! Like wow!! What a Friggin breakthrough experience this little lesson has done for me. I feel like I just took DMT ... my singles are so much more controlled and speeding up every SINGLE day!!! Thank youuuuuu 🙏🏼

[@rferguson3]

“The best practice pad, is the one that makes you practice” Fucking safe advice. Just my speed. Simple, productive, straight ahead, no bullshit advice/lesson. Thanks, a ton, man🤘🏼

[@NFrads]

Best lessons on KZbin. Love your work. Also your dog.

[@jefvancalster5162]

This is the best excersis on KZbin!

[@drew-shourd]

yo....sir, you have toooo much talent and charisma for one guy....thank you for sharing it.

[@mikeslessons]

LOL! It's all in the Matcha 🍵🍵🍵 Seriously though, Thank You

[@SturleyArt]

Great advice, thanks for sharing. Enjoyed seeing Juno too!!!

[@TheSPACEDIEVEST1]

You’re a lot of fun to watch and I love your dog’s cameo.

[@StuartJrBarrett]

Michael, you ALWAYS make me wanna practice (EVEN WHEN I DO’NT WANT TO)! Fantastic as always man!!!!

[@B-loud-Gaming]

With this one video I’ve learned more about counting/timing and playing with a metronome, than the two years I spent in a middle school band class

[@thepractisepadchannel]

Nice exercise, will for sure include this is my routine, thanks

[@meatsandwich7552]

The fact that you owned it (tattoo), makes it cooler than the rest. Thank you for the great info, and Im followin now!

[@toddcooper5781]

I gave my old Vater double side pad to my student. Mike thank you for the spicy dip brother. Lenny sent me the amazing NE1’s you signed for me.

[@fajarfahtanjari5169]

I get it now. Thanks alot Mike. Im a big fans of yours right now! I love your sounds.

[@lobbyrobby]

I've recently been using a practice pad. I'm glad to see I've been working on my left hand lead. It's only been a couple of days and I'm getting better but at first it was a dumpster fire. Yesterday I even sat at my kit and practiced going "backwards" around the kit left hand lead.

[@ThomsDrums]

Been doing this exercise for about 2 years now and my god what a game changer thank you so much!! Still working on my left with that being said lol probably won't ever be perfect but that's ok 😂

[@beddypk2778]

Why does this feel like a therapy? I'm gonna buy a practice pad now :D such an inspiration. Thanks!

[@darkdancer72]

I just bought the Thomas Lang Practice Pad just to try something new after practicing on the Real Feel Pad over years. I also bought a pair of Military Sticks to strengthen my muscles. These two things pushed my motivation to practice into another dimension! It‘s so much fun and so effective at the same time. Great combination which works for me perfectly!

[@tavo8543]

Omg, today seemed like another bored pandemic saturday, but this really help me to jump to that drum pad.... Thanks

[@mikeslessons]

That's so awesome to hear!

[@petermcnallt12pm]

@@mikeslessons what is your metronome/click app? I love the big numbers and the clear sound. Be great to download the same app, thanks.

[@ksfsms]

".... really own it before your start making any noise" - the very best part! Great! Thanks!

[@gingetaylor4489]

Top video. After weeks of practicing chop builder, paradiddle diddle etc, it'll soon be time to pay for another months subscription.

[@ckaledin]

Really like mirroring this exercise with the feet! I've been working on double kick since quarantine started and this is really helpful for left foot-lead singles

[@simonmaranga1643]

Was looking for a good single stroke video and the best one popped up when I needed it most lmaoo. Thanks!!!

[@lucasuwu9463]

was compelled to hit the like button right after junno showed up. great tutorial. thank you

[@yangerozk4184]

Literally me everytime- "By now you have switched your right hand to lead singles in your mind and you don't know it yet"

[@billmichel5200]

Hey Mike, This was an awesome exercise. As a jazz drummer, I expanded it to eighth & sixteenth note triplets with brushes. Love it!

[@brianbauer7560]

I just found this channel. I've been playing guitar all my life, but this past Saturday I bought my first drum set.. it's a "KAT" electronic set and I love it. Thanks for sharing and taking the time to make these videos to help others who want to learn. You rock bro. I subbed.

[@jedangajar4321]

The best drum instructor ever..

[@kyrenrowe461]

5:29 “Don’t forget to breathe” Me: Turning purple in the face after forgetting to breathe.

[@arrianah5080]

5:28 ''don't forget to breath'' i unironically was holding my breath, so thanks for reminding me xD

[@zeloy64]

Super exercice pour équilibrer la frappe des deux mains , et quelle magnifique batterie Gretsch !

[@virtualtourmlshawaii1848]

I just started learning and love this exercise! Thank you!

[@NikolaiSchlott]

need mor buttercups just love mike always brings some fun, when stuck while drumming

[@BLUEGOBEATS]

Loved the intro about the practice pads

[@anirudhwarrier7022]

You are my inspiration....!💯❤️ Would love to see you one day 🥺 Love from india ~Anirudh(amateur drummer)

[@123450301]

Juno wants to practice singles! 😄 Great advices thanks.

[@vincentbuonora8477]

…;love the lesson…I get all excited about different pads. Love the loose bounce with back fingers. Oh that Blue sparkle Gretsch!

[@Ranger1216]

….gosh what a perfect symmetrical relaxed finger and bounce technique! I do continuous singles slow….then build only to a speed I can do still relaxed and keep that goin’ ….yes not easy…..start slow to master it……excellent video…

[@mjm5081]

Luv it! Thanks Mike. Happy drumming 😃

[@2ji3]

Bro you're the best

[@mikeslessons]

Much appreciated Youssef! Have a great day my friend

[@rayandfriendsrc9239]

Thank you Every time and watch you I learned something new

[@parkernyberg3173]

Thanks for the excellent lesson!! 👏👏

[@garymertens4796]

Great lesson will be using this for improving my single stoke rolls. Thanks Mike. God Bless.

[@richspicer7818]

Love seeing Junno in the mix! Oh, and great exercise Mike. :)

[@skippersam2760]

awesome! thank you! i can't wait to start using this. i'm starting drum lessons soon

[@xenprovence6126]

Great exercise ! Just have one small clarification that I hope will be taken in the spirit that it is offered... At 100 bpm you are also pulling with your fingers in an almost French hand position. Although you are very successful and powerful using this hand position (see Cobham) it might be useful to point this out. Alternatively, turning the wrist fully is also beneficial for singles although only a few can really play fast in that manner. Anyway, keep up the good work!

[@lucasveronezi4073]

Everybody looks bored today and that is what I needed! Hahaha tks Mikee!

[@mikeslessons]

I got your back brother! Mike The Boredom Killer Johnston to the rescue, LOL

[@paulyoung4781]

Wow what a legend he is,I love that exercise time for me to practice this and speed it up later thank u so much blessing!!!

[@Iplayquad]

What an awesome intro, love the talk abt pads

[@lauragrl16]

I love your dog !! So funny. That’ is the bonus of your lessons lol love all your lessons.

[@OddDrummerGaming]

Awesome Mike. I’m going to try this out and post it on the insta.

[@OddDrummerGaming]

PS I love. love. love. your doggo.

[@reymonmatin-ao9799]

Thanks mike😍awesome lesson.

[@tommo6464]

I've just brought a practice pad purely on your video. No idea where to start but I guess this is a good place? Great video 👍

[@40ozexpress2]

Totally awesome exercise.

[@denmarkgutierrez]

Thanks for this bro!

[@hawkshawhawkins9273]

Great hack for building speed, THANKS!

[@kacbubnjar]

Great excercise, Mike! Cheers 😘🔥

[@carlotendi]

Hey Mike, what hand technique should we be focusing on here? I'm havin a hard time tryna fluidly stick like that

[@charlievan4029]

I love, love, love this one! I call it "changing gears". I transcribed it for whatever reason (I think I can memba it). I do my feet with it at the same time. Usually with the Stick Control book. I also really like the one with the different rudiments, bass drum in between, left foot hi hat pulse. Ya can never perfect them, right? Ur the best bro!

[@417DrumBob]

I've been playing for over fifty years and found this useful. Thanks!

[@simonwelandermartinsen1372]

Awesome stuff man! A sort of similar warm up exercise that I use a lot is RLRLR R LRLRL L RLRLRLRLRLRLR R and then switch to left hand lead. Can also be played with dubble strokes :) Have a good one and cheers from Sweden!

[@mikeslessons]

That's awesome!

[@christophmeirich5928]

Such exercises are amazing .... Always switching between right and left hand ... You are absolutely right, Mike!!!! Stay healthy!!!! Greetings from germany Christoph 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@BryanRoper]

I know I’m a year late to this…but DAAAAAAMN this lesson had everything!! It made me laugh, it made me think, I got to see a doggo…EVERYTHING!

[@isaiahpaul5694]

Thanks for sharing us such a very helpful exercise

[@Paremgroup]

Thank you!

[@checkthisout_]

Great video!

[@johnkatsaropoulos4989]

Love it, thanks Mike!

[@mikeslessons]

So simple, but so NOT EASY when you swap to those left hand lead singles at 200bpm, LOL

[@littlebear2477]

This lesson made me subscribe! So thanks 🙏🏼

[@CRC780]

That was great! Thoroughly enjoyed your tutorial! Thankyou!

[@Jess-ht2or]

"you would deafen your neighbouring city" 😂😂😂😂😂

[@fivetimesyo]

hahaha gold

[@GeloAlcantara]

Thanks Mike for being such a dynamic Educator, even when u dont see us I'm pretty sure some people agree, nod, or even say heck yeah to your lessons 👌🥁

[@eddyhan3545]

Love your lessons, so good

[@CamiloMoyaBaterista]

The best I love U Mike You should show us how you play blast beats, you have a great technique respect!

[@TheDrumhead54]

This is truly cool!

[@曾稜雅]

Thank you for all the drum lessons! They really help me a lot ❤️

[@Rogersdrumvideos]

awesome video ... hi Juno !!!

[@saul8668]

Anyone who welcomes their dog in the video is alright by me, well done!

[@carlupthegrove262]

Great episode... thx

[@carlupthegrove262]

Two things I find about this exercise that really works for me. 1) I can just 'do it' ... not unlike just playing paradiddles or paradiddle-diddles just getting a good flow going. 2) When I play it on my practice kit which has Aquarian Super Pads and I add a BD on the 1 of each measure it really helps me work on my hand / foot coordination. Thanks again.

[@josephkunath4173]

Perfect video.

[@ReignJeffersonCTria]

Amazing content! Very helpful and entertaining to watch

[@wmasterjam3824]

im very impressed. not by you, but by Juno, of course

[@xatirig]

Wish it wasn't midnight rn in Turkey but hey, at least i have a plan for Sunday now thanks man! :)

[@mikeslessons]

LOL! Indeed, first thing in the morning. Dream of fast, clean singles brother :)

[@DaveYsraelSanJuan]

I just bought my first drum practice pad and the intro was perfect. Any recommendations on how and what to practice on practice pad? Thanks!