The CORRECT Drum Posture, Balance and Throne Height - James Payne

Having a correct posture, balance and drum height on drums is something that affects our playing, timing, speed, sound, relaxation, physically and mentally, but how do we understand if we are sitting in the right position? If the height of our stool is correct? Let's understand together which is the right way of sitting, balancing our weight and to move on the drumset!
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[@thedrumman64]

This has been something that I've always struggled with to some extent throughout the 23 years I've been playing. Some practice seesions and gigs I feel in complete balance while other times I struggle all night. This is the best video I've ever seen on this topic! Thank you so much, from Canada! :-)

[@ajmbcr8965]

I've been struggling for my balance ever since, specially when I have to use my feet in unisson. It really affects my drumming. I don't use two bass drum pedals, just hh and bd, so I have the tendency to press on the left foot of the hh pedal, and that keeps me with a balance problem. Really the exercises on this video helped me to work on how to solve my problem in balance. Thanks for the help!!! (JR-PORTUGAL)

[@xenosis-americanprogressiv9934]

Your videos are great. You explain things I've been thinking about for years that no one talks about.

[@davidmedawar7187]

I've watched a ton of videos that just give generalized, non-specific tips, and often times, they are the preference of the drummer. I just subscribed because the way you describe it combines both immense detail and looking at it from an artistic and physics perspective. Absolutely well done

[@davidludman1]

Insightful video!! As a beginner, this has been my biggest challenge so far... Turns out i just needed to scoot my butt back a few inches... THANK YOU!!

[@7thotube]

This video is one of the most important drum videos I've ever seen. Thanks, James!

[@jibeji]

This is the best explanation ever! Thank you so much

[@CesarVesvre]

This is the best drum video.

[@michaelobrien9689]

The way you go in depth on your explanations is amazing. It really makes you think about what you are doing behind the kit, sometimes thinking about things you’ve never thought of before. I really appreciate your time and efforts James. Watching your videos makes me want to go practice!

[@alangage3581]

Thank you SO much for this video! After searching and trying to adjust my seat height and position, posture and so in this was the one that allowed me to FINALLY make the connection that I was missing. The way you explained how it felt to lean backwards then forwards helped me the most.

[@kiddynamite3931]

Right from the start you got my attention. Balance, and relaxation are happening when I'm into playing ok. When I can't get balanced it's not pretty

[@masonhamlin8239]

I recently started playing again after 15 years, in the first week, I destroyed my sciatica and havnt been able to play for a over a month 😅

[@theparrotdiddle2002]

This is so relevant to me right now. I am working on four-way independence exercises and I feel at times out of balance when I lift a limb. A fear of lifting a left foot. Thank you so much for this. It is time to strip down the kit. And think about balance. Awesome video. New subscriber here.

[@HDrums84]

One of the best instructional videos I've seen - helped massively with my stool height, posture and awareness of balance. Great stuff.

[@lildrummerboy0117]

Bro this is a big help for me cuz i struggle with my balance in playing drums. So i end up having knee pain and back pain. Thank u so much for this video!

[@Tamaradrummer]

George Kollias videos about the right posture from his clinic videos are super inspirational

[@skinslayer808]

James Payne's explanations are the best!

[@ThePaterThomas]

Thanks man! This helped me a lot. You cant believe how happy i'm now!

[@pumpdumpster]

Your insight is the most detailed and well thought I have seen so far. A lot of thanks for sharing. 👏👏👏

[@davidaustin9638]

Thanks James. Is there a recommendation by you to use a round drum throne versus motorcycle style seat and why?