HOW TO PLAY SPLIT-SINGLES ON A BASS DRUM

In this video, you'll find a ton of info on how to work on establishing to rhythms necessary to play a split single, as well as info on how to get better sound quality and projection out of your splits. As always, please post any questions you have in the comment section below!
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[@richbrass12]

this is so detailed! like where were you 15 years ago when I wanted to play marching drums? I aged out on horn but goodness this is good

[@ATLDRUMACADEMY]

We love these videos as we are trying to teach our bds how to play splits 🙌🏾❤️❤️

[@dreadful2509]

I saw you at SCPA because I was charging my phone 😂 i was too scared to say hi. lol.

[@johngalt2715]

We need more videos! This is a great resource!

[@BASSDRUMGROUP]

Thank you! New video coming out this week so stay tuned!

[@rvvids]

Great idea on isolating the attack of the split!

[@Eizton3]

Excellent video! Great content and efficient delivery.

[@turtleburns2224]

4:30 Steak knives!!! The eighth sin!

[@pukc7232]

holy crap! this helped me so much even though its so easy

[@clarkbolding5161]

I love your videos!

[@mikoto910]

Mine is stacked bass drum

[@jaredchacon2645]

Hello I just recently got into my high school bass line and I’ve never played bass before what do you think is a good way for a beginner to learn splits in fast exercises

[@jasoncrocker881]

This is probably kinda late, but i learned just by doing it a lot. I play 4thand had singles during our feature with 5th, so we always just played the singles whenever/wherever we could. Eventually, I got super consistent, even though I couldn't hit it at all at first.

[@bawshawg4344]

"Attack first upbeat with a relaxed approach" 6:51. If you want to take your players to the next level, you need to define those upbeats as well instead of just throwing them in, relaxed or not. Watch a top level line play a simple 8's split and just focus on those upstrokes. They are going to be as evenly spaced and defined as the notes themselves, with the mallets coming out an 8th note before their actual note. If your kids have the ability to do things like that, these kinds of splits basically play themselves.

[@oscarguzman565]

Can u teach how to split an eight note triplet with 3 bass drums

[@maynoryanes]

what if the split is a metric modulation? I tagged you in a video I posted on instagram yesterday. is it fine I could get tips/advice on it? but anyways great video

[@maynoryanes]

and I ask about the metric modulation because of stick heights

[@johnathanwhite4878]

Use a Met and break it down. See which parts of the bar are not metric modulations and practice those parts with a check pattern. Repeat for each modulation then put it together. Check stick heights when doing the check and apply them to the full modulation

[@savannahwise7058]

When I try to play the upbeats on the split singles, I tend to start out on the correct rhythm, but subconsciously go back to the downbeat. For example, if I'm playing 32nds, I would start out on player 2s part, but morph back into normal 16th notes with the metronome. I don't know how to fix this. I've gone super slow, but no matter what, it's like I've been programmed to play on the metronome clicks no matter what.

[@TylerDunphy]

Completely tune it out and focus solely on the hands maintains constant motion

[@jacobsheets2133]

Where's that store at? I'd love one of those hats!!

[@jcgaming5555]

Jacob Sheets you can find it on their website

[@turtleburns2224]

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[@RobertWrightOneManCovers]

Absolutely FANTASTIC video!

[@Odthean]

Why do marching bands bother playing split singles? Is it just a fancy/impressive display of skill? Or does it sound distinct to the audience verse a single stroke roll?

[@dogado4255]

where is there website? i cant find it anywhere, please answer me

[@projectstone8553]

I went to the store and was really wanting to find the black bdg pad, is there anywhere I could buy that or is it custom? I did buy a tank though

[@masonendsley]

It is an Offworld Percussion Invader V3 pad. You can find it at www.lonestarpercussion.com/Practice-Classroom/Snare-Practice-Pads/Offworld-Percussion-Invader-V3-Practice-Pad.html

[@DRO_WRLDXX]

Bro keep doing videos please

[@GraffyCo]

still cant to spilts

[@YouCrossedMyPath]

Why'd he start all these single exercises so fast 😩

[@rubiesteban3954]

Time stamp 2:32

[@rubiesteban3954]

Tap pyramid 4:18

[@germanmontenegro3249]

Subtitles in spanish please

[@josephvlawmpuia9480]

Just do the damn thing without talking