Left Hand Technique - GREYSON NEKRUTMAN

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[@Rogersdrumvideos]

Absolute best thing he says is … throw out the names and just play the drums.

[@ChaChaRealSmoothie]

It is proof, in my experience. Every show I've played and put over-thinking to the side, was always a fluid set. Have fun and explore when you have some free time alone.

[@FerranRomero]

"...but I just play the drums, that's it, I just hit this, I play musical, I play drums"..... So great, so humble, what Greyson says makes a lot of sense.... This guy is so good!

[@calebpikaahu1123]

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[@dangerics]

Don’t over think. 👍🏻

[@drj6418]

Having seen Buddy Rich in person, I think i can safely say that you are an incredible talent and the closest drummer to Buddy I have ever seen. Keep up the great work!

[@morbidmanmusic]

look harder.

[@eamonia]

This kid is seriously no joke. It's been a long time since I've seen a new guy that comes along and really shakes things up. I'm excited to see where this goes. Keep rockin', bud. You're alright...

[@drumcorpful]

@@morbidmanmusic STFU

[@DemonDog444]

@@morbidmanmusic says the karaoke singer. 😆

[@w.s6124]

looks like you dont know jojo mayer

[@darvidtorres]

"I just play the drums." Greyson Nekrutman

[@Emanresuadeen]

He’s a Nekrutmancer, a magician that brings the great drumming of the past back to life again.

[@leftyridey1570]

Yeah, this guy gets it. Clean. Pure. Talented. Humble. Chops. Percussionist. Musician. Musicianship. Artist. The “artistry” is gonna be off the charts in the years to come. Drums can be mesmerizing, & it’s fun & cool to watch the guys who can shred. Cheers!, & .... ‘git some!

[@Nowhy]

"artistry" isn't predetermined.. it requires guts, devotion and a certain willingness - and of course a certain life experiance(s)... Edit: spelling

[@Earthdogbonzo3]

Life experience is the crucible that burns away the excess leaving only what's crucial and necessary, strengthening character and vision

[@arnebey]

Brilliant...grounded and real ....and to think just 18 years old...amazing! What a great role model for young musicians everywhere!

[@twinvader_]

So insightful for any musician let alone (especially) drummers, feeling out what feels right > prescribed fundaments or forms. I can see immediately the relaxation/overall distribution of tension in the hand/wrist in your technique Vs. “wristing” it, and you can see the benefits of this. In singing, I can get caught up on placement and form which distracts from what feels right also, so it’s a great reminder to strike the right balance and not close off possibilities that feel good for your person/instrument in the song/performance. Very inspiring, thanks for the wisdom!

[@TreasureTrain]

His left hand at 6:00 is just outrageous

[@TreasureTrain]

Looks like an electrocuted tarantula

[@ChaChaRealSmoothie]

As a matched grip player, this blows my mind and inspires me to explore more open-handed/traditional techniques

[@freddieparrydrums]

I am 14 drums grade 7. You are insanely amazing, hope to be like you one day 👍

[@STSGuitar16]

Been waiting on a video like this from you for a long ass time now, my man lol. You killed it here, and I am looking forward to hopefully more vids like these from you! Just hearing you describe your own thoughts that pop into your head as you're playing is so valuable to all musicians on instruments. I'm mainly a lead guitarist, but I started out on drums (which I can still do a decent job of playing them now), and your playing and techniques absolutely blew me away just as soon as _I_ first discovered you on IG when your posts kept popping up in my ecplore page. You're by far my favorite drummer on IG right now, and it really feels like there is no parallel competitor in your age and stature right now. Seriously, you have the makings of becoming one of the greatest drummers ever out there, and you're definitely on the right track to getting to that level. Your verbal techniques can also be applied to other instruments very successfully; i.e. "don't overthink it," etc. Man, you got _IT_ . Glad to see you pursuing and living out your dreams and doing what you love to do. Keep up the great work, man!!

[@CaryCotterman]

Traditional left-hand grip has always fascinated me, and so few drummers use it anymore. Thanks for keeping it alive and explaining it so well. You are a prodigious musician and you are going places. I look forward to following your career.

[@JBPerraudindrummerOfficial]

I think I remember the video you speak about (about Louis Hayes), it's from drum solo he did the period of time he played with Cannonball Adderley... right? ;)

[@marcmyt]

"The biggest thing to learn from this - don't overthink it. I've never been the person who's like 'oh I'm using Moeller, oh I'm using fingers, oh I'm using French', I threw out the names many years ago, they're amazing but - I just play the drums. That's it. I just hit this, I have fun, I play musical, I play drums."

[@DemonDog444]

Humble. Well spoken. Down to earth. Absurdly talented. Remember this kids name. He's just getting started.

[@OC1020]

I how how you're not a teacher but still putting spirit to teach your style 💙 Keep it up love your playing.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 What a real humble guy. 🙂

[@gregdes1385]

Best advice ever, "Just play the Drums and have fun"!

[@holden6104]

So young, with limitless potential. We are witnessing the next great one.

[@weaponsgrade47]

This man is going to go as one of the best… take notes… we’re lucky

[@johnxywu]

Been waiting for this for over six months! Thanks, Greyson you are one of my greatest influencers of all time!

[@earthorigins3509]

Thanks for being humble and honest with your presentation. Good luck to you in the future.

[@attrition71]

I've been drumming/touring for years and ive never seen that before. That was fucking cool!

[@jeffersonbraga6031]

Brazil congratulações

[@Ranger1216]

The opening statements are so true…..keep workin’, playin’, experimentin’ and select what works for you….

[@chsemaphor]

Just unbelievable how people are trying to overcome the obstacle that doesn't exist. Instead of playing matched grip you need to find, search, try, invent, experiment...

[@stella717]

I'm going to learn metal stuff and blast beat stuff and double bass stuff. And I'm going to do it all in traditional grip cuz I've never seen a metal drummer use trad grip. I'm also gonna do jazz stuff too

[@weezypeezy4366]

And he mentions Louis Hayes … goddamn son !!! U legit AF !!!

[@gregstirling7588]

Dude! I don’t even play an instrument and I watch your channel just to enjoy the beats and the education. Well done and thank you !

[@stixpooper3704]

Amazing control and technique. Closest thing to Buddy I've ever seen. And so young. I need a lie down!

[@antkneewolfdrummer]

I have been watching your videos on Instagram and just found you on KZbin. Your way of thinking is the biggest lesson of this video. Stay out of your own way and do what works without hurting yourself. You play amazing as well. I play everything matched grip and never questioned using traditional grip. Not that i think one is better than the other but thats the way i started playing. Great video and concept. I wish you continued success!

[@dylanbaldwin7934]

I wonder if he can do all of what he just did matched? Is it easier for jazz. I'm in my school jazz band I love it but I play matches I'm not sure of the benefits of traditional. My band director says the reason it's still used today is just because it looks cool. My soul is mainly in rock though I'd like to have the capability of playing low volume and having g the control to play jazz because i also really love that style and i think it will better me as a musician and will help in my normal playing which is usually classic rock single bass drumming.

[@gustavobodenmuller999]

Ave Maria mano, vc toca pra caralho! Eu vivia me questionando se minha técnica de mão estava certa pq eu percebia que misturava e trocava de técnica em cada mão de acordo com o momento, sempre foi de maneira natural, agora eu sei que eu só estava sendo eu na bateria. Abraços 👊🥁🇧🇷

[@healingsoundsnature5417]

Thank you for the beautiful drum video "❤". God bless you and all your family. Have a nice day. thank you.... 🙏 💕

[@MabuyoshiSenjutsu]

Learned a lot from this kid's insight. What genius this guy is!

[@nogoogleplus]

Awesome stuff man, subscribed! Would love to see a more detailed breakdown of “gears 3 and 4”

[@tooalienforearth5638]

I’ve never understood “wrong technique” isn’t what works best for you the best? Even if it’s unorthodox from traditional techniques?

[@ericmsandoval]

OR…….you could just play matched grip and STILL do the crossover with ease, except even faster ;)

[@johnmercurio8529]

Hi Grayson. I've commented on some of your videos before. Just keep doing what you do best. That is playing drums playing music and having fun!! Keep your core skills together at all times if you can. One of my teachers, the great Gary Chester, said to me what is true to your heart will always stay true to your heart. He also said be a human being first and a musician / drummer second!! Enjoy the ride my brother!! No pun intended. Haha ❤️🙃

[@Knurzysko]

thats why i always had a problem with people saying " work on proper technique". Whats the proper technique? its all about you being comfortable and what fits you

[@tristancassel8986]

"For first gear I can wrist it out" *plays as fast as I can under any circumstances*

[@luperodriguez7534]

Doesn't matter if you play match grip or traditional grip. JUST HAVE FUN.

[@drtrumm]

Simple! Play normal match´d or whatever you call it. You do not take an axe in a swiss grip....would you??? Killed in 10 sec back in hundreds of years Vikings era.

[@eamonia]

Man, you pretty damn good. You've clearly put in a lot of time in on those drums. Bravo sir, bravo.

[@josephgiarraffa6379]

You already know what your doing and your gonna get better and better as u get older I mean ur excellent now Traditional grip is a grip that’s been dissolving with the newer generation but for me well I play both but mostly traditional I know your a Buddy Rich fan that’s a giving but we stride to be our own And that’s the hard part

[@bcoldwell1]

Joy stick! (Head slap). That's my problem - never been a gamer. 😊. Seriously, gonna try this stuff. Love watching. And getting props from SCopeland had to be sweet. Much deserved.

[@dilankarun9172]

To all the keyboard jocks, quite a few not even drummers saying this kid can't hold a candle to Jojo or Buddy, Really ? Watch this. Comparing All 3 of them in this genre of drumming. He's already surpassed Jojo IMHO in this genre of drumming. Here's Jojo in a Buddy Rick tribute. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIaqqGmYl76IpKs And here's Greyson. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6izdJWjib2mn6M And here's Buddy himself. kzbin.info/www/bejne/labKkJmbqJaZe6s And Grayson's only 19 ot 20 yrs old !

[@johngeorges1510]

Everyone who plays traditional grip has issues they have to manage. It's almost a full time job! Bravo to you for keeping the faith. I gave been playing for 50 years and am tweeking my left hand from time to time. Joe Morello would say, move to release the tension.

[@MDUBE5999]

WOW!! That's Great my alter ego would agree completely. Can't think about how it's performed; just go w/ the flow. INCREDIBLE!!

[@edd9590]

You should play feels good by Chuck Mangione when are my favorite songs

[@ArtGuitarLTX]

“…like playing guitar..” 😅 that is an INSANE technique 😅👍

[@LOFIAD]

Amazing, but is an Album cooking? , The real challenge is to get out there ( outside KZbin) and make some inspiring music. And that means finding other musicians too... Best wishes.

[@LuvBomLabs-cb7gd]

confused, this guy is playing metal now? - mind blown. need to know more

[@tophatjohnny]

I love this young man and he is now one of favorites right up there with Buddy Rich in my eyes!!

[@phillipmckeownakalucifer.6689]

Mr greyson... Your the new king of the 3piece kit. Just saw caravan. God damn what a ride that was.

[@JiTiAr35]

Technique is great. But I'm sure that pants helped.

[@Jtdubbzz]

I wonder if this dude rocks out with Sepulture before or after his golf tournament

[@larryherbert252]

Nice demo, drums sound good and l like what you said that you don't use any particular technique just dont get injured etc

[@Red80008]

I don't want to play Street Fighter with you anymore...

[@beastiebear7231]

What ever technique(s) get you to play your best. Who cares how you get there or what they are. The most you should care about is if it protects your wrists etc so you can keep playing whatever instrument into your old age.

[@0xmusou]

hey man how do you do the joystick technique with your thumb without it sliding out of place? having a lot of trouble with it

[@vincentbuonora8477]

Loved hearing your creativity solo just on snare. then on the set! Appreciate your generosity in sharing your special skills-may I add Yoni Madar, Reuben Spryker to the discussion -thanks for the video-shows so much..

[@BrentSteinberg]

Cool lesson it is very liberating in the sense that not all drummers are the same. What works for one guy doesn't necessarily have to work for me

[@UPdan]

Kind of what Joe Morello did with his left hand. He had about 3 different ways of finger technique for the left hand and would mix them for feel and speed when needed.

[@jbrightman88]

Thanks for sharing your technique. You're an inspiration to keep practicing.

[@stonerdrums]

If there is any dislikes on this. Its clearly from a vocalist.

[@jackbrown3270]

BRO YOU'RE FUCKING CRAZY!!!!!!! 10/10

[@areyoulying4937]

Gee Greyson, thanks. Because of you my kit took out a restraining order on me! 😂

[@levisalvini4110]

He is the reincarnation of Buddy Rich...

[@BEEFSERPENT]

always has been and always will be matched grip for me

[@luska_aquino]

Amazing 🔥

[@biodhya1080]

Yes it s wahat im doin tryin ti be relax and power by usin hands finger

[@jasonbain1301]

Good work on ya new gig. Expanding horizons

[@ACLOCKWORKDRUMMER]

Tony williams turned over his left hand all the time

[@WalterBlomquist]

Not to mention the right has to keep up with those insane singles.

[@yurib7067]

You’re my inspiration in life.

[@iTip28]

Down to earth, great technician that is also a great teacher.

[@drnknmnky69]

Rest of the fucking owl.

[@cookiebutter44]

Nothing short of a beast

[@unclechaelsneckvein]

What about the right hand technique?

[@pavlonwilcz5650]

great bottom line! great drummer!

[@BEEFSERPENT]

man those are some gorgeous cymbals

[@jumpingjack2605]

Great technique, great advice

[@etilcareh]

You definitively killed me...

[@asimnicholsmusic]

Amazing Greyson!

[@benjamingaray5660]

Dude what? I’ve seen you use the pointer before and tried it in unison with my thumb i but it didn’t make much sense. Never realized there was alternating going down. And I love how you look at things as “gears” makes so much perfect sense to me

[@benjamingaray5660]

This video was just awesome. Never sent this much on traditional grip. I discovered you seeing your cover of two bass hit. Was insanely impressed. I sometimes get injured because I never learned traditional grip very well. I was close to throwing it out but this gave me the courage to try and fix a few things and keep playing the grip I love.

[@jonathancastellon5205]

bro got gears like luffy

[@stevekulacz7235]

My goodness your only 18 when did you start playing when you were in diapers you probably already know this but when ever people are talking about the greats ie; Buddy, Krupa, Peart your name will be right there with them

[@GreysonNekrutmandrums]

Thank you!

[@R0senK]

Dear Greyson, you're making history 🪄 Thank you!

[@olinkoatl1764]

YOU BLOW MY MIND CABRON !!!

[@peterarmstrong6928]

Amazing energy dude 👏 🤘

[@deanallen927]

Great lesson. I'm a guitar player but I'm always fascinated with great left hand technique with drummers like Billy Kreutzman, Joe Morello and others. Great job.

[@snowtime5500]

Can you play Slipknot?

[@roybeckerman7843]

And only needing 4 drums to play great..HALLELUJAH…. I’d love him to sit in with the BUDDY RICH TRIBUTE BAND., as a guest drummer.. Would they let him ….😊

[@millibarman]

Great video! Excellent job of explaining the details of what you do, and even what you omit. I got locked into a very rigid traditional grip when I first started playing at 16 many years ago, and my left hand never developed into what it needed to be, so I gave up in frustration thinking that was the only ‘correct’ way to do it, and I must just be lousy at it. Have just played match grip all these years, but because of KZbin, I’m finally at point my life where I can circle back and figure out how to make this mine and go forward. I’ve already picked up some great tips from you and others, all of which was never addressed when I was 16.

[@soyurbrother8843]

es una BESTIA

[@r.b.ratieta6111]

My drum teacher taught me traditional grip when I was 15. He also taught me to made use of the pointer and middle finger for added precision and wrist comfort. Can't roll nearly as fast as you can single-handedly with your "spider web" technique, gotta teach myself how to do that. My drum teacher had a similar technique to get super fast, but his involved turning the hand upside-down and using the thumb as a fulcrum while tapping the stick super fast and relying on snare bounce. Also, similar to what you said, something he told me when I was trying to get it down (it took me between one to two months with weekly lessons to finally "find my grip") was "You'll know when you've found the right grip. The stick will feel natural to your hand. Then you'll arguably never go back because it's more comfortable on the hand than match grip." My family sold my acoustic drum set from teenage years without my permission >:(. But my friend recently gave me his old electric set, so I'm looking forward to getting back into the groove. I'm actually kinda stoked because I can play with headphones and not piss off neighbors while having a little more bounce in the drums than the conventional acoustic setup. Anyway, point being, your videos have made me excited about drums again. I'm glad to see the craft of Buddy Rich-level technique lives on in the new generation.

[@Maelthorn1337]

Thanks for making this. I started playing on a cheap electric set and quickly found my left hand couldn't keep up with my right. I'll start experimenting with different grips and techniques.

[@vaporrub4184]

Love watching this guy play drums.

[@thejonathandoan]

04:37 This type of left-hand style - using your digits to control the drumstick - reminds me of my favorite Buddy Rich video (the "stick trick" solo on Johnny Carson, circa 1978) where he demonstrates a similar pattern using his digits while playing a one-handed roll: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4DUo2ifrs-tkLs

[@diegopinto2721]

hello greyson, I've been following you for a while and I really find you very talented I apologize for my bad English but I hope you understand the idea I'm Chilean hehehehe, I like watching your videos and I know I'll never be able to reach your level but I'm going to go back my drum studies with your tutorials at 33 years old, I started following you because you did a cover for jose pasillas which is my reference, I just hope one day you can read this, however, keep going you are a very good indeed wonderful, I hope also that in the future you don't have to care so much about what you say when you explain your techniques hehehe I mean people who only criticize, you are a very good communicator and I understand your explanations very well, go ahead and thank you for your information.