Faster Hands - Hand Speed Workout for Drummers

[@mikeslessons]

If you want to be a Sally Scrub-ahead and miss all the important information, lol, the actual workout starts at 3:24 :) Have fun guys and gals! Mike J www.mikeslessons.com

[@derekpink]

Mike Johnston Do you have a stretching routine before you practice or play? I know you’re not a kinesiologist, but I’d be interested to see a video on stretching tips to limber up.

[@SANKOCHOFLY]

I had already seen it🤣👍🇨🇴

[@MauMcMahon]

hey Mike!!!! i am crossfiter and we use a lot the tabata intervals for our workouts !!! i am a drummer and i didnt know about this!!!! its AMAZING!!!! love this video!!!!

[@rexvelarde1580]

What's that thing in the tablet? Is that a app ?

[@MercifullNut]

I know the best way to build your muscle do you can play at faster tempos and it involves watching Netflix or what whatever you want

[@DavidOakesMusic]

I literally can't do doubles at that speed. My fastest doubles are your slow ones. I'm like - how TF can you do 2 hits in that time??

[@noblejoeharris9536]

you need to use the rebound technique to play it that fast.

[@morganstephens1374]

You need to basically let the sticks bounce on the pad a tiny bit but when it bounces about twice you hit it again and keeping doing that and then your sorted

[@waynebrucemanbat5787]

This may not work for everyone but I grabbed a set of marching band sticks and a practice pad years ago. They're bigger so I found it easier to get my fingers more comfortable with helping move my sticks along. Also, speed is the natural progression of playing slow and controlled. Just set modest improvement goals and keep at them (example 3-4 BPM increases every 2 weeks) Metronomes can help. I'm not a teacher but I've been playing for over 20 years now and the hardest lesson for me to learn was that doing something slowly over and over again is the best way to let it sink in. Just go slow until the motion of your weak hand looks and feels like your dominant hand. Pay attention to the smallest details and try to make them match with both hands. That helped me progress much faster as well. Wish I had the patience for that as a young player. I'd need much further along

[@lemuelszeto]

I was the same two years ago... now I think I’m at 80, 90 % of Mike’s fastest. It’s a real grind, but try to take it slow and steady, one BPM at a time.

[@bebobalula]

Try and check out Rick Dior's channel. One of his teachers was Joe Morello, and he (Dior) has made some great videos, where he breaks the technique down and clearly and carefully explains, what and how to do it. His double stroke rolls are fast, and he doesn't really move his hands. He is very good. Good luck 🎵🌻🎶🥁

[@luther0454]

im not even a drummer lol still watched the whole thing doe

[@adielberino633]

Same bro hahaha

[@xelllll]

😂😂

[@kinglee8105]

Start drumming lol

[@ajosuql7468]

this exercise is painful believe me

[@Louciush]

The jealous pianist be like:

[@renesedillo773]

I thank you man for real me and my lil brother learn more and more

[@sayan...]

I love your videos dude and being a beginner it is really helping me out. Well can you just tell me which timer application are you using?? Thanks and love from India 🇮🇳

[@jakobwayne8374]

Hey Mike, been watching your channel since i started playing the drums three years ago, back when i only wanted to learn the groove from feel good inc. and didnt know what a paradiddle was. Been coming back to your groove lessons and brought a little knowledge from the way with me. Started a band project now, didnt go very far the last year but oh, well... more time on the practice pad! :D Just wanted to thank you for this amazing positivity you give out there, making hard exercises (like these) funny and entertaining. And also providing content for all skill levels. Its highly appreciated, since I can learn what i lvoe to do without having to afford music lessons I feel like drums is just the perfect instrument for self teaching. Much love from Germany

[@israelcrawford8734]

Was not planning on doing nothing but couldnt let you do it on your own lol that was pretty tuff ... hurts a bit to type on the computer but i would do this to practice thanks for the lesson

[@mikeslessons]

Thanks for joining me in the pain! LOL 😂🙏😂🙏 Mike J www.mikeslessons.com

[@charlestang1383]

That was incredibly informative, thanks broseph

[@dylanmccormickmoran3528]

Mike you trying to kill us? ;) Killer video man! Production value is insane! I already own a reflexx pad but I gotta say starting to fall in love with the blue one!

[@markk7731]

Thanks Mike!

[@joblesschris1400]

Im not a drummer but i still did it But still im thankful

[@bortalicious9379]

I'm a freshman in college and I've been challenged to play Jig 2, on the quints. I'm not normally a receptionist but I love the drums. I've been able to play everything perfectly until I get to this one part in the cadence. It's nothing but triplets going at a really fast speed. I've been given many different tips on how to do this. Besides the video, any other tips on how to do this?

[@boxmonkey7431]

Another thing that would help is switching stick heights, try with the sticks about 3 inches above the pad

[@mikeelliott4898]

Did it with you as fast as I could!

[@nunosarnadas]

That stick grab at the end, tho... Kudos. ;)

[@mikeslessons]

My reaction (and happiness) was 100% genuine. I was STOKED!!! lol

[@smalltownsmoker4331]

I’ve never been able to develop good speed, I don’t play with my thumbs on top. It’s been 20 yrs since I’ve picked up sticks this should be fun.

[@eugenemak2624]

Awesome!!! Mike do you use the Workxx side or the Flexx side on the reflexx pad for your practice??

[@mikeslessons]

Great question! I go back and forth between the two. Since the drum set has many different surfaces that all rebound differently I try to practice on as many different surfaces as possible. Hope that helps :) Mike J www.mikeslessons.com

[@AuroraClair]

3:08 I want to, I want to, but it's already 23:10 and my neighbours (apartment building) wouldn't be happy 😂😂 yes, practicing on a pad can be very audiable from a neighbours apartment when everything else is quiet xD But I can't help myself watch you go through the pain and wish I could practice along xD

[@jec406]

Hi, is the My Timer App available in Play Store?

[@libra8468]

I was a great drummer when is was 12 but now I'm becoming slower and slower that's why I watch your video

[@duckz4618]

Hi Mike what app did you used?

[@siraly415]

when i saw the raw suffer in your eyes i just smiled without thinking

[@Drumzmer555]

I tried this with marching sticks on my practice pad. OMG i nearly died

[@juliosantana5637]

I know you since aaaaaaalong time You are able to do that easy But you like to pretend lol I love your drumming mike you are awesome

[@katongoleabdulakaabduldogd4802]

What is the name of the app your your using for timing bro?

[@gilbertnogales7066]

Hi Mike...Whats the App that you use with the TalkingTimer? See you Next week. Gilbert Nogales here from Singapore.Thanks

[@mikeslessons]

It's called "Seconds" and the link for it is in the description :) Mike J - www.mikeslessons.com

[@InfinityShadow20]

I would feel bad if I just watch you so I tried to do what you did but for some reason I can't do "RR,LL" I can only do "r,l,r,l" also how long do I have to do this everyday?

[@alexmoraitis3786]

f!!!!!!!! my hands on fire omggggggggg

[@sidhusidharth316]

Which app for this

[@daviddebuhr8995]

Noticed you use a lot more wrist on your left than your right during doubles?

[@themoonareahighschoolmarch387]

my arms are jelly haha

[@jobaecker9752]

Me: Just Watching video You: "Don't just watch the video, grab your pad and sticks!" Me: I think I'll just wat----OK, let me go grab my sticks and pad... You: "Holy Hellfire!" Me: My arms feel like a charcoal barbecue and I hate you.

[@tripple-_-d3719]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@harrydempster3578]

That hurt

[@oner64]

Want a challenge? Play at 1.25 speed🔥🔥

[@jhareddwaye5827]

I'm a pianist. Why am I watching this

[@drumma2k2]

Damn that hurt

[@jadden9789]

how can i buy the exercise pad?😅😅

[@mikeslessons]

The pad is made by REFLEXX :)

[@lorryharrison3046]

why did my doubles turn into parradidle

[@michaelscott981]

That heart soooooooooo much... being a 11 year old, this is the most pain I’ve felt when drumming

[@brandongreen224]

Him: "Don't just watch me Go get your pad!!!!!" My Fatass: *In the middle of stuffing my face with a chicken sandwich* I just came here to be entertained lol

[@markchaves6946]

that hurt

[@thephantomdx6433]

I’m not even a drummer and this pops up in my recommended. Is this a sign, KZbin, to become a drummer??

[@RyanxDunn]

Y Es

[@kinglee8105]

Yes haha

[@thephantomdx6433]

Jacob West uh i've been playing bass for over 6 years now

[@travisminardi47]

I did it with doubles on the kick!!! Phew that’s going to hurt later...

[@vedsrivastav3353]

I get that you have legs of steel eh?

[@blyeguffey7387]

It’s 3:30 am. I have school tmrw. I’m doing all i can to not get my pad and play with you

[@aincatoni]

Seeing you suffering like this is like watching deadpool playing drums !! greetings from Chile!

[@mikeslessons]

LOL! My favorite comment so far 😂😂😂

[@courtnrysalamone7677]

I thought that same thing actually haha, tho i am a total deadpool nerd so that might just be me

[@Eljotazx]

Ain Catoni Viva Chile Hermano, cuídate

[@brandonjohnson1805]

Ain Catoni REBOUND!

[@drummerdan95]

Biscuits Buttercups Blueberry Pies Bears Beets Battlestar Galactica

[@mikeslessons]

LOL! Well done indeed. Can I borrow those? :)

[@drummerdan95]

@@mikeslessons haha, of course!

[@SonorGeek05]

Can't have biscuits without gravy.

[@angelgringostarrgrajeda2381]

Badass! Lol

[@jonashellborg8320]

This guy is the best educator when it comes to drums. From someone spending a lot of time on form, but lacking speed, Mike’s “raw speed” phrase and this style muscle tear down exercise is just what I need. He always has something that I need, and an approach that makes it super helpful. Thanks Mike!

[@MDNDrums]

I got home from work at 10pm last night, after a 9 hour shift, sat down to relax and catch up on KZbin. This was probably the third or fourth video I watched, and when Mike said 'you have to do this with me' I initially laughed to myself, not today Mike. But then he guilt tripped us all and there I was, screaming at my practise pad, feeling my already tired arms burning in pain. As soon as this was over, it felt amazing, this is a great exercise. Just don't do it at nearly 11pm when you should definitely be sleeping.

[@parkermeredith6035]

I forgot my pad at my house, about to annoy the shit out of everyone on the snare😂

[@marcelszekowski315]

same 😂

[@tommuller3338]

My Arms and Hands are burning😂 But the feeling after those 3 Minutes is great

[@איילתדמור]

I watched it yesterday without doing it and I thought he was faking those reactions. Today I did it with him and boy it hurts

[@mikeslessons]

LOL! Well hopefully now you'll be on my side for the next video :)

[@elloguvna6820]

I feel bad for laying in bed...

[@KBakerDrums]

My daughter, “What are you doing!?!? He said, ‘Don’t just watch me, grab a pad!!’ Do it!!” Well, I only missed the first speed timer.

[@TheYeetusLord]

WHY IS IT that the right and left hits sound different to each other?? I’ve wondered this my whole life haha

[@mikedakota]

I always thought 1 is higher than 2 and 3 higher then 4 so when I do rr it’s 1 then ll is 2 which is lower. Idk tho lmao

[@toxicheroband1718]

I saw Tommy Aldridge play and his didn’t. They were identical. So to answer your question I think it’s just practice and skill. Ps. Mine sound different also 🙃

[@matushorvath3203]

Hi guys my double are terrible as well...but try to look at Thomas Lang video...He is a Master of doubles and triplets..😱😱😱He goes like crazy but so clean musically.... All I can say is: We just need more practice,practice....and practice!!🎼🥁❤️👍🏼

[@noahsadler6632]

I know for like marching band sometimes if you have a dead/broken stick the sound quality drops massively

[@rakeshchamoli2818]

HIIDT - High Intensity Interval Drum Training

[@mikeslessons]

Exactly! :)

[@patriotnorthgaming9122]

The fact that you can even talk during max effort patterns like this is awesome. Helpful video!

[@rdrumbeats]

Him: your gonna go through some pain! Me and my stupid music jokes: RATHER FEEL PAIN THAN NOTHING AT ALL!

[@jerrydilger]

This was the most fun I've had with one of these vids in a long time 😂 I was actually laughing along with you while killing my forearms with this exercise! Thanks Mike! Great exercise and very entertaining 😄

[@kentarnold5688]

It doesn’t hurt for me. I’m not sure if I’m doing my closed doubles correctly.. 😅😅

[@roblosh8417]

I did it along with you! I don’t think I’m getting enough stick height. I definitely felt in my forearms, but I think I’ve been doing more of a quiet buzz roll, I’ve gotta learn to do it with that stick height!

[@kshepthedrummer]

The text overlays in the recent videos are great lol "HAHHH that's pretty fast"

[@mikeslessons]

Glad you like them my friend :)

[@FootyEmpire]

Great lesson...I’m going to do this exercise every day.

[@mikeslessons]

That's wonderful to hear Dino! It works great for the feet too!

[@althafkhann9769]

Awesome way to make hands faster,, but u are awsome u are too fast

[@y.vsofia4060]

I’m gonna be honest I watched you suffer for 5 seconds and then joined you so I didn’t feel guilty and I actually quite enjoyed it but it hurt a bit.

[@koshey245]

shoutouts to being bored in highschool aand doing a warmup like this, but keeping the tempo constant, do eighth note doubles for cooldown and 32nd diddles for fast

[@carwag2378]

SKIDLEYBOOP!! Ouch!!!. Reminds me of marching snare "PLAY THROUGH THE DRUM". Please continue the professional, positive, and motivating content. You are a gifted teacher!

[@renatocosta5601]

Hey! Great exercise! I did it with singles. My singles are a lot worse than the doubles, thanks 😊

[@mikeslessons]

NICE! This exercise works for anything that you have memorized :)

[@nissaniatrujillo]

I like the way you speak in pain..lol... That workout was crazy.. definitely gonna do it again!

[@Mynameisnumber5]

I was eating breakfast while watching this.

[@rokmosokmo1585]

Did your throne just squeak

[@nealsausen4651]

You make perfect sense, talking about pattern recognition

[@2905dwayne]

I started out pretty decent but in the end my fast and slow ones were on the same speed.

[@bradleygilmer441]

Did it with ya while working graveyard, Albeit without sticks Drumming on my sternum, My shoulders were on fire as well...Bad Technique ,But I couldn't let ya suffer...

[@mikeslessons]

Thank you very much for joining me in the pain, lol :)

[@bradleygilmer441]

@@mikeslessons -You should definitely make Alot more vids. As you have a nack for teaching-kids are so lucky to have All of this for free,cause of the internet age-i took a decade or longer Hiatus from Playing drums/Holding sticks/Or even Sitting Behind a kit-Let alone playing w/ others.Then a back fracture along w/ partial paralysis (left side of spine waist down)Which Further set me Back.(I went from playing since round 5 yrs. Old -Punk Bands By 12-Touring By 15)To just Nothing.DRUGS ARE REAL KIDS. Moral of the story ? Or even point? 1)Dont do drugs kids.2)Never stop playing-Cause music is the purest form of Release/ Natural High Available. 3)Your a GREAT TEACHER.KEEP TEACHING.(I hated mine therefore retained ,almost none of the technical knowledge one requires in music)Oh...in case anyone reading wondered: I made full recovery. Can walk.And most importantly Have been back behind the kit For 3 +years w/ 2 Bands ,and 5 projects)And vids like this are helping To build The Dexterity Back into The left side of my Body...Thank You.

[@vedsrivastav3353]

Is it just me or anyone else hear the "METRONOME LADY" say *Go Ballz* in the Intro?

[@dorintapu]

I'm just watching... I like the way you struggle. :))) Sorry, but it's funny :)))

[@makaylacasola4593]

do you get bubbles on your fingers?

[@maddenOgod]

I would have completed it with you but i'm at work but when I get home. I will play 2k. Lol.

[@gsmith207]

Watched it 20 times Mike and I’m getting really good at the down beat stick to the floor trick! Haaaa! Seriously tho, great practice video. Great to follow along and motivates me to go in the beat lab and practice practice practice!

[@fsrollr]

4:34ummmmmmmm... help meeee

[@feinchan]

I'm using this but with my hands and a table for maimai lmfao

[@jambybalaoro3294]

Thanks , btw my arms is burning while keeping up the tempo with you

[@IsaacWale2004]

3:20 exercise starts here (Left this here for myself)

[@MDNDrums]

I just uploaded a video of myself failing miserably attempting to keep up with Mike doing this, if anyone wants a laugh in these quarantine times!

[@Arbigale]

Ok, after I do my burgees (burpees while thinking burgers) and knee raises, double strokes here we go

[@jasonschenk3285]

Burgees! I love it! HAHAHAHA! xD

[@alternantherasix7five834]

Sorry I just sat and watched you in pain🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@KENTEKELLER]

I hope no one was listening to my precision on thost last two sets. I was so right handed!

[@jasonturnier]

I thought Tabata's sucked at the gym... whew! It took a few minutes of recovery before I could type a comment! Great idea, Mr. Johnston.

[@Justchill13548]

Now Im able to imagine how hard it was for whiplash guy!😂

[@gianlucapedone679]

OMG what an exercise!!! I love the drum pad 😎😎😎

[@fzer2400]

99% of people watching this watched this to see him suffer

[@sangarvachakraborty2448]

It is actually a very useful technique thanks Mike

[@rhynaglaban6909]

I dont have drumsticks and pad but i still did it with you😠

[@benhicks_music]

I hurt watching this

[@jovanblacevic6470]

hahahahaha, yeah. fuck me

[@drew-shourd]

Great video, great channel....getting back into this 40 year obsession after 21 surgeries on both feet, lower back and both thumbs...(ya, I know.....good luck.) I am blessed to have found your channel and I cannot believe I did the entire 3 minutes with you. I just bought a Roland TD11KV after almost three years of holding sticks, videos on my page here...also of us (SWARM) opening for Cheap Trick, The Romantics and Berlin in L.a. in 2009. Once again HUGE thanx to you sir....we are truly blessed by your energy.

[@billypappas8370]

Like CrossFit intervals training on drums with drum chops amazing way to grow our skills!!!!!!!!👏😀😀💪

[@mikeslessons]

Exactly! Like I say in this video, it's not how I want you do do everything, but when it comes to building raw speed this method is great!

[@billypappas8370]

@@mikeslessons Great tips!!!!!!!You are the Master Sir!!!!!!!!

[@davidespinosa1910]

It's hard to believe that strength is the key to speed. I watch guys playing with finger technique, and their hands hardly move, let alone their arms.

[@mikeslessons]

Strength is definitely NOT the key to speed.

[@Robot_Boii]

Thanks for this 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 it burns but helped !!! Love from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@brayn2318]

Hey bro can you explain us about your app so when can buy it