HAND TO FOOT COMBINATIONS FOR DRUMS | Jazz Drummer Q-Tip of the Week

[@drumqtips]

Get 30% OFF of several drumless play along tracks that I designed specifically for us, DRUMMERS! Here's the link: Qsdigitaldownloads.sellfy.store/ LESSON TIME STAMPS 00:00 - Playing Intro #1 00:16 - Playing Intro #2 00:44 - Description of Lesson 03:42 - Three Important Hand To Foot Combinations 08:43 - Excerpts exercises from workout video

[@maskon1724]

Just got those sticks!! Thank you so much! They are beautiful sticks and have a wonderful weight and feel

[@austinmoore9101]

Perfect flow

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that Austin!

[@jimmyconway94]

thanks for the lessons , Quincy !

[@drumqtips]

My pleasure Raphael!

[@tomcarr4630]

Fun material, Q! These types of exercises are great for loosening up when just sitting down at the drums. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from San Antonio!

[@drumqtips]

Absolutely Tom! Happy holidays to you as well my friend.

[@joewar-booker5485]

Magnificent Quincy!. It is precisely these concepts that from my point of view interest those who love the old school of jazz. That way of playing that gives a certain feeling of elusiveness or ethereal to the band. My congratulations once again. Hopefully soon I can focus and get to work with the teachings of your website. I hope so... Kind regards, ...you are great.👈🏽

[@drumqtips]

Thanks as always for your words Joe! So glad you're enjoying my lessons.

[@JoelCarbonellGonell]

Amazing info ! I love that workout format! During the lockdown I watched my girlfriend who is a dancer do "dance workouts" along videos and I thought that it would be awesome to have the same for the drums. I'm doing a lot of work on your 30min Ride workout. Have you considered doing a "Hands technique workout" to play along to? Have a nice day, Joel.

[@drumqtips]

Actually, yes, I have thought about doing a hands technique workout. Stay tuned brother Joel! Glad you're enjoying the 30 minute ride workout.

[@jmfs3497]

I like working this exercise in as either fills or trading fours with a baseline Walk-The-Dog swing, just to keep me honest on getting in and out of both ideas. Great lesson.

[@brewstergallery]

Ned B from Spain here to say, great video once again, but don´t forget ya got lefty drummers out there too so they might have to work on a weak right !

[@ritabrooks9059]

Love it Quincy! More great stuff! Merry Christmas and thank you so much for all your video lessons this year. It has been a great help to me! Rita

[@drumqtips]

Happy holidays Miss Rita:) It’s been my pleasure to provide these videos all year. And I am especially happy you’re still enjoying them. One more to go before the new year👍🏾

[@ritabrooks9059]

@@drumqtips Another video !You are a machine! I'm hoping you're finding time to write new tunes for the next CD. My current fave is Slippery Slope. That's just great. Rita

[@manuelgchapajr2000]

I love this exercise I also have my students use both right and left hand lead to include right and left foot lead. Then we work up to doubles. These are challenging but lots of fun

[@drumqtips]

That’s awesome Manuel! It’s a great exercise for students for sure. Cheers!

[@jivanjordan]

Thanks Q! This lesson is so inspiring. Can’t wait to work on these exercises in the new year. Merry Christmas!

[@drumqtips]

Awesome! Have fun Ivan:)

[@patrickjade22]

Holiday greetings from Dublin Ireland Quincy. Great video once again. Hand to foot combinations would definitely be a weakness of mine and an area of my playing I'm working on in recent practice sessions. Do you have a preference with heel up or heel down? I can't seem to choose which approach to take at the moment. Thanks.

[@drumqtips]

For the bass room I mostly use heal down but if I have to play two notes quickly, or if I have to play really loudly on the bass drum then I will use heal up. For the hi hat, I use heal up mostly

[@alansmith7857]

Sorry,for the late comment.Always the most informative and best presented lessons,Quincy.Painting behind you reminds me of a Sandy Nelson album cover from the 50's and 60's.What do you think? Cool.

[@drumqtips]

Oh wow! I don't know Sandy Nelson. I'll check him out for sure. I think I got that painting from Home Depot over 6 years ago. Thanks for watching as always Alan!

[@mikeanscombe9883]

Another knockout lesson beautifully delivered! Thank you, guv’nor…😎

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that very much Mikey! Happy holidays sir!!

[@leonardocesari]

Hi quincy and many compliments. As usyally u r alle to combine the skills of a techer with the one of the musician and very fine drummer. What drum u use? By leo

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that Leonardo! Check the description box for my drum equipment.

[@michaelbens1885]

My teacher called this thing a Notestree ( in german language Notenbaum) I dont do it at time with hand footcombination!! Thank you

[@drumqtips]

Thanks for sharing Mike!

[@skdasdrums]

Great stuff man! I would love to see an in depth video on bebop tuning!

[@drumqtips]

That's a good idea Subha! I'll add it to the list of ideas. Cheers!

[@Jazzrob891]

Very good Quincy! (Tony Williams and Roy Haynes docet! And you naturally😉)

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that Roberto!

[@luiszuluaga6575]

You’re such a generous teacher, Quincy! 🤎🥁🥢✨

[@drumqtips]

Thanks Luis. I love teaching and sharing with others who want to learn.

[@geoffclapp3148]

Sometimes you forget how these simple exercises can kind of reset your technique and keep things even

[@drumqtips]

Absolutely Clapps

[@stormyrider76]

Just what I needed. Thank you! Merry Christmas

[@drumqtips]

Happy holidays and enjoy!

[@psnewsauditor-az5244]

Hey Quincy, nice to find a current drummer and videos. Subscribed

[@drumqtips]

Thanks for the sub! I won't let you down:)

[@MarioCalzadaMusic]

So so good man!

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that Mario!

[@dieterpapke8815]

Suggestion: Because in music the term “note” is traditionally used to define attributes of pitch (ie. cdefgabc) and time (ie. quarter, eight, sixteenth); perhaps you might consider using the term stroke (ie. used to describe hits in drum rudiments) to differentiate your foot/hand exercises. For example renaming one and two foot note exercises to one and two foot stroke exercises (e.g., single and double foot stroke). So doing is more in keeping with traditional music terminology.

[@drumqtips]

That's a very insightful observation Dieter. I think because I play piano and think of drumming on a wholistic music level, I tend to think of terms that are universal to any instrument, rather than drum specific terms. But I totally understand what you're saying and I will consider that for future videos. Thanks!

[@intervibe]

Different drums produce different pitches.

[@m-a.robinson]

Your parents named you Quincy Im good!!

[@drumqtips]

Named after the GREAT Quincy Jones:)

[@fronmauer-o7x]

I really appreciate your teaching style! Very clear

[@drumqtips]

Glad to hear that!

[@robvriens8812]

Great video once again Quincy!

[@drumqtips]

I appreciate that Rob. Hope all is well my man!

[@TheSnarestrainer]

We need the slipper cam for this one 😅

[@drumqtips]

Darnit! You are totally right. After I did the video, I realized I totally dropped the ball with not adding a slipper cam view.😌

[@alansmith7857]

Sandy Nelson was an LA pop drum star who recorded quite a few instrumental albums in the 50's and 60's.Not a jazz player, but the drums sounded great and he could swing with a good groove.Some of the stuff is pretty kitschy,but it can be pretty entertaining,kinda cool that the drums were front and center.Quincy,love that you are always flying the banner for musicianship and intent behind the drum kit,keep the videos coming.Thanks

[@clementeaccornero8900]

Grande Quincy !! Thank you so much Maestro 👏👏👏☀️🥁🥁🙏

[@JanHoving]

You are the best!

[@drumqtips]

YOU are the best Jan. Thanks for your continued support!

[@williamkleitsch1153]

Good lesson

[@drumqtips]

As always, thanks for watching William!

[@elwoodwhite7708]

Dope intro

[@drumqtips]

Thanks for watching as always El!

[@Hegelmusic]

Everytime i watch a QD video I feel excitement and want so sit behind the kit immediately. Thanks Mr. D for keeping it up! 🙂

[@drumqtips]

Mg pleasure my man!

[@CheckSSForm]

Ok here’s an oddball question. What kind of t shirt is that? Reminds me of the mossimos from target back in the day…liked the fit. Ty for the lesson!

[@drumqtips]

You’re right, super random question. Ha! I ordered a bunch of these generic brand T-shirts from Amazon a long time ago.

[@JunkerOnDrums]

Great lesson! Thanks again from Denmark. I have a strange experience with two hands/basdrum "RLB" or "LRB" - and it is that I can play the last one much faster than the first. Is it just a matter of practice you think?

[@drumqtips]

Yup, just practice the weaker combinations a lot and it will improve. I promise:)

[@johnanderson5192]

This is a great lesson. Thank You. I find using Stick Control and playing a ride cymbal pattern with the right hand, 2 & 4 on the hi - hat and then use the various hand patterns on page 5 etc and split them between the left hand and right foot

[@drumqtips]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing that John, and thanks for watching!

[@JanHoving]

Just by far the best content if it comes to drum lesson video’s. Just so good. I feel I am making progress! Thank you so mutch

[@drumqtips]

Love to hear that Jan. My pleasure!

[@georgemickel6608]

I've signed up via your website,, Thanks for the video and pdf! G

[@drumqtips]

Awesome, thank you George!

[@davidkral118]

Great lesson! I'm learning so much from you, sharing your expertise

[@drumqtips]

Awesome to hear that David!

[@jaime_coca]

Just what I was looking to work over Christmas! Thanks Q!

[@drumqtips]

Happy holidays and Merry Christmas Jaime!

[@AdrumaVictoria16]

So you da three 👣 man, great lesson. Thank you

[@drumqtips]

Thanks for watching brother Adruma!

[@insanedrummer89]

Linear is always fun 🥁

[@drumqtips]

Absolutely! Possibilities are endless!

[@craigwilliams501]

Awesome! Thanks as always, Quincy!

[@drumqtips]

My pleasure Craig!

[@alanarber6950]

What are the 2 cymbals to your right?

[@goseeaboutagirl]

They're in the video description

[@tofuleg]

Love these videos! Clear and useful

[@drumqtips]

Thanks for watching!