How To Develop Finger Control

[@jenko701]

As a self taught drummer at 60 years old ,when I watch you videos I clearly see why I have skill gaps in certain areas , but at 60 I’m still learning . Thank you.

[@MariaWulfMusic]

It's never too late to end each day better than the last.

[@jenko701]

@@MariaWulfMusic at 60 I’m not trying to compete with anyone with my playing , KZbin will show you really fast that there are 10 year olds that can clean you clock . I’m just trying to enjoy finding answers to why I could never play certain things . This video gives me insight into that . Thanks.

[@clxudzYT]

Keep learning! You're awesome!:DD

[@singaporeghostclub]

I am a self-taught drummer too. Great to know you are one of me too!

[@vickie269]

Me too go ladies

[@MJ-Drummer]

My finger technique is terrible, this is the absolute best video I have accidentally stumbled across. I wish I'd see this 3 years ago when I started playing. Thank you.

[@upendrakolte]

The video with no nonsense and no show off.. only teaching .. just great

[@douglashutchison3876]

This is amazing. So many vids basically tell you to do finger techniques, but don't actually break it down.

[@tjroy]

FINALLY, a "teaching video" that actually HAS TEACHING. WELL DONE. KUDOS

[@anthonya94]

finding good instructors on youtube makes me so happy. people that thoroughly explain every step with the why and the how is just amazing

[@christov4120]

Yeah it's hard to find quality videos like this. I subscribed instantly. Happy drumming my friend 😄

[@TAMSTERMAN]

I’m 52 and owned a kit and been a drummer for about an hour now and I know this is going to be invaluable already. Thanks

[@Tyrell_Corp2019]

Love the no frills, no backwards baseball cap, style here. These are the exact technique lessons my teacher taught me years ago. I was looking for a good refresher. Found it. Subscribed.

[@vincentbuonora8477]

What makes this video so excellent is that you continually show the stick and finger action when you explain. thank you will practice …

[@LimAlexis]

This is by far, the best lesson on basics on sticking and practice regimes. So simple and yet most practical. Very well presented. Thank you. 🙂

[@MariaWulfMusic]

Thank you very much. I'm glad you're liking it.

[@johnnyarrowthecryincowboy5017]

I was a self-taught drummer in my younger days. I haven't played in years. I'm 71 years old now and I bought a drum kit and I saw your finger exercises. The left-hand pinky exercise was sad due to arthritis. But as difficult as this was, it caused me to see how much work it will take to even become a mediocre drummer. But I'm sure that with practice and hard work I can learn to play again. Thanks for showing me where I need to concentrate my focus. Any tips would be appreciated.

[@janshelton189]

Go for it! I’m the same age and learned as a child. I’m about to get a set.😊

[@t-bone6467]

​@janshelton189 my kit sat unused for 30 yrs. Decided last year to drum again. I set realistic goals and focus on keeping it fun. Yes there's been some frustration, but then i have to remind myself I'm measuring my progress against myself, not professional drummers and stars.

[@alessiasalcedo1900]

From a lady to a lady, thank you! Your technic is very useful. Great channel.

[@iMobinator]

i really was moving my wrist too much and videos dont seem to point it out like you do, and it really helped me realize my mistakes, thanks!

[@michaelanderson2881]

This one video, 50 years ago. Would have changed everything.

[@Billy-cs4cc]

Share it to those children you know so they won't have to echo your sentiments

[@jluecking5596]

Oh, I am SO feeling that

[@waltonbrown]

Or, maybe availability of KZbin 50 years ago would have changed everything.

[@Maudongh]

Yup

[@farshimelt]

This information has been available for at least 50yrs. The problem was finding a teacher who taught it.

[@Pakmandesign]

Wow this is probably the best I have seen in this topic. very clearly explained! Thank you. I can’t wait to see the traditional grip!!!!

[@JimmyRedondo-ui9nq]

Agreed. 1000%

[@sergio943]

Comecei a aprender a tocar bateria há um ano, aos 63. Um ano se passou e creio que tive progresso. Nunca havia segurado un par de baquetas antes. Continuo entusiasmado e desejando em breve tocar com amigos, por diversão. Adorei seu vídeo Maria. Muito obrigado.🎉

[@johngiganti879]

I’ve been playing for 20 years and this video was extremely useful in helping me break some bad habits. Thank you.

[@Chris-MusicTheoryAndFretboard]

This is an amazing channel. The level of detail is awesome. Thanks for enabling comments so that I could thank you for creating these thoughtful lessons!

[@MariaWulfMusic]

I appreciate the support, Chris.

[@terrellbrown8732]

So good I was waiting for the sales pitch. This channel is super awesome.

[@qwqwqwqw99]

I don't even play drums but I kept watching. Good video.

[@Maudongh]

Yup :))

[@wesleyoliveiradasilva4879]

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[@redfin382]

Thank you for this. I realized I was practicing control and rudiments in French grip and then when I actually wanna play, I play American grip. Now I can change it.

[@marduk6836]

I'm a metalhead and all (free!) finger technique tutorials online from the metal people don't even come close to detail and usefulness for a beginner as this one. That's a treasure.

[@blindwhitey9189]

Informative, to the point, smart, no BS, no commercial sell, pro level. Thank you.

[@JimBo-jf2qp]

Best drum teacher on KZbin, in my books! I'm really glad I found you early in my drumming journey :)

[@MariaWulfMusic]

Thanks so much.

[@ronfults3844]

Wow! Hands down the best finger control lesson I've ever watched! Thank you!

[@zacharybailey4580]

All I have rn is a drum pad but getting an electronic kit for Christmas, but have been watching TONS of videos on drums and technique, and this is by far one of the best ones out there. Thank you for sharing!

[@MariaWulfMusic]

Thank you. I'm happy to hear that it's been helpful.

[@Cloyd1]

I've been a drum teacher for years and have never heard of a lot of this advice. Thank you for these amazing tips; I'll have to show this video to my students!

[@stevrgrs]

Kudos for being a teacher and still looking to improve and find new ways to help your students ! :)

[@MassimilianoCerreto74]

It's my first time here and I took less than a minute to understand you really are an exellent drum educator. Thank you for your work and greetings from Italy.

[@MariaWulfMusic]

Greetings, and thank you.

[@frankblanchet9830]

There are many similarities to Zen principles here. I am 77 and I hope I keep learning until I pass. I am a beginning hand drummer and got hooked through boxing of all things. Great video!😅

[@Ricacardo]

Just wanted to stop by again and say the adding and removing fingers exercise is SUPER helpful. I remember someone talking about this exercise on reddit. Didn't think much of it at first but wow, just been doing this two days and I'm astounded by the results. Please make more videos like these!!

[@Ricacardo]

I'm in year 5 of my drumming journey and thank you so much for this video. I feel like this is really gonna help!

[@StinkerIStheVOID]

Can’t express how much I appreciate this! I laughed out loud when you said some drummers have to switch to French grip to play finger technique, that is EXACTLY what I’ve been doing! Time to practice this for the next 10 years 🙏

[@MarinedrummerSGT]

this is the first video I have found that really gives clear concise instruction on improving finger control, thank you Maria

[@MariaWulfMusic]

You are very welcome.

[@lucianoinso]

I'm learning by myself, and this is extremely helpful, thanks!

[@nickfine5808]

I've just discovered your channel from this amazing video. I'm sitting here with my practice pad in front of me learning things I should have known years ago! Truly excellent, your pace and presentation are spot on for me. I'm an intermediate drummer who is going back to basics to correct many years of self taught bad habits. I've subscribed, looking forward to your version of the video for traditional grip. Keep up the awesome work, and many thanks! Nick, London UK

[@MariaWulfMusic]

Thanks, Nick. I really appreciate the feedback because it helps me to know what's working and what's not. I actually go into detail on some finger control exercises in my Traditional Grip Exercises, here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGrKaKGsaLV2qMksi=_MB5skN3vi80bM9k. I also finally made a follow up here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqbTp52lYrasmdUsi=burdHOFr07ZZoaB0

[@eslamgaber2470]

I have been going through a lot of courses recently but never could have the benefits i had from the first time i watched yours , so helpful so practical . Plz keep going , looking forward more of this .

[@yarapolana]

Been trying to get confident playing metal faster and I’ve never seen such a great break down of the finger techniques, also didn’t expect adding the pinky in. Thank you for making this video!

[@Hanzsolomusic]

Thank you so much! That video was awesome! That was the best explanation of finger style playing that I've ever heard!

[@tcunill]

Thank you! This instruction is what finally made me understand (and feel, which is the most improtant) the reason why my left hand was unable to even get close to the right hand ability when doing 3 or 4 consecuituve note patterns in the first page of stick control. I have been trying to address this for some weeks now, and now I have a clear path for practice. Will keep focusing on these excercises. Really hope that another gem of a video like this pops up in the future.

[@justincartmell3771]

Now can you do that even faster? He he he, the struggle never ends! Nice video, thanks for posting! You forgot to stretch those fingers first....

[@jimmymurphy7789]

You are a wonderful young Teacher - Thank You.

[@GMOORE494]

I don't have any musical instrument practice except acoustic guitar for 6 months and i always find myself watching a ton of drum videos. It looks so fun and honestly i think i really want to try. Thank you for this video because it will be awesome to practice this when i get some stix on my hands.

[@lindasmith6668]

This video is just great! Thanks so much.

[@Naveh_O]

This is probably the best and most practical way I've seen it explained. Good job!

[@PinkyMB]

This is simply one of the best drum technique lessons I've ever seen! Thank you!

[@MariaWulfMusic]

Thank you, I truly appreciate it.

[@Sand_superglue]

I got sobertwelve years ago and this is another one of those awakening moments for me. I knew it was coming that my pinky is in denial.Wow thank you !!!God bless

[@steverlord]

Thank you Maria. I'm a fellow instructor as well and it's great to finally see a drummer who knows exactly what to do, how to do it and explain it so anyone can achieve it. Too many self proclaimed pros swamp the Internet with misinformation. It's refreshingly good to see someone presenting the correct way. Anyone reading this comment, understand this video is the end of your search on how to gain finger control. Do exactly what Maria says and you'll gain much finger control. Thanks again Maria!

[@MariaWulfMusic]

I really appreciate it. I know these types of videos aren't for everyone, therefore, you're my target audience.

[@MrMeecles]

Thank you so much for this video. Was struggling past couple months with getting my left and right hand equal after some time off drums. Realised it was mainly my fingers on my left hand. tried mainly different left leading patterns and playing chains of quavers and semi quavers on it. After a single session can already feel improvement. Could barely hold the stick steady in my left hand with just the index and pinky finger. left hand starting to feel natural again.

[@Kati2295]

I have my first drum lesson tomorrow and I'm so glad I found this video before I get into the habit of playing any kind of technique. Otherwise I always find out about something like this years later 😄

[@dieklucero1935]

Looking forward to the upcoming practice video!

[@s4lroachclip]

I have had lessons from a city orchestra percussion leader, another guy that only put me on stick control on snare, only. I lost interest in him, I was 11. Lessons from a decent teacher from a music store, and also from a multiplatinum celebrity drummer, and maybe someone I am spacing out, then I worked in a music store with a daily visit from various pro's that would hang out, do clinics, and many drummers on a daily basis, still it was this video that finally showed and explained this technique and how to practice it. Great lesson, thank you.

[@BatColonyEvictor]

Great video!

[@professorsc213]

Thank you so much! This is one of the most detailed, carefully explained videos I've seen so far! Your students are lucky to have you!

[@TheFrancoprincipe]

thanks so much for sharing! this is really good. you've made me realise where my bad technique I've developed over the last few years has come from now. I will work on my control again as per your suggestions! Something like 50 years of playing and instead of improving I've been deteriorating. Thankyou! So excited to try this out tomorrow!

[@MariaWulfMusic]

Thanks so much. I'm glad you're finding this helpful.

[@mg10056]

I wish this was available 42 years ago. One of my past drum tutors is a brother of one the world's top drummers. I never had these techniques explained as well as you have here. Your teaching here, is absolutely foundational to proper control and speed. You're outstanding !

[@MariaWulfMusic]

Thank you, I really appreciate it.

[@jasoncary6287]

So helpful!

[@budokaiboy]

Another great lesson! Thank you so much for doing these! Looking forward to the traditional grip exercise.

[@MariaWulfMusic]

Thanks Greg, this is good inspiration to get started on it.

[@76691]

Mind blowing. Patient. Technical. Precise. Just outstanding.

[@capitalschool8765]

Lady, that was excellent instruction all the way through.

[@julianarocky]

This is the first video that really helps to feel fingers, thanks a lot!

[@uzumakicheti]

finally a video explaining in detail thx!

[@Drummy-ty8vs]

Reminds me of my first class. Beautiful memories🙏🏻Lots of practice every day🥁❤️

[@pccoder]

Two reasons why I subscribed. First and foremost...you did NOT ask me to. Nothing is more annoying than people who say, "please, subscribe and like!" Drives me crazy. Next, your content is very helpful. Playing now for about 3+ years I'm learning speed is really difficult to harness without some good technique. It takes a ton of practice. And you really break it down making it fun to learn.

[@jean-marc_m]

Finally a video that shows how to succeed in doing what we have to do. Many thanks Maria !

[@MariaWulfMusic]

Thank you

[@mmymmy315]

such a good video. I'm just starting to pick up the drums again, but still a beginner. Thank you so much, you have just saved me an enormous amount of time and confusion

[@erichfranz08]

WOW! I really appreciate your class, because with a few minutes for a few days I have considerably improved my way of playing, because I see that it is not the use of the arm/wrist but the fingers. Your class is a treasure for us beginners! And I am already one more subscriber to your channel. Until the next class. Thank you very much.

[@nate_wil]

LIked and subscribed... after I rubbed my hands from being so sore after 5 mins!!!

[@BobLoeber]

Thank you!!!! I have been meaning to address this challenge for years and I will use this lesson to help me!!! I appreciate you!! 🥁

[@CaponordRevHappy]

I am struggling with finger dexterity and control, much to learn and practice. Thanks for the lesson, it's brilliant.

[@人参コウゲキ]

I’ve watched so many videos trying to figure out how to play double and triple strokes and all these other teachers just say “use your fingers”, “watch my fingers”, “just use finger technique”. THANK YOU for actually explaining how this magical unicorn technique is used❤❤❤

[@urb8936]

Great stuff for a self taught first year! Thanks Maria

[@MariaWulfMusic]

Thank you.

[@AppleZaider]

This was amazing!! Thank you so much for sharing and being so clear and concise on every detail and warning!!

[@drumsbyjwh2274]

This is great detail. I'm working with it now. I studied with a finger control teacher (Freddy Gruber) so much was familiar, but you laid it out. But, like others, I could have used this video 50 years ago. I have to admit I'll be using the pinky fulcrum next time out. Just to freak out some band mates.

[@pd-jb5xv]

As a previous professional violinist this focus on technique really rings true for me. I began playing drums 4 years ago @60. Thank you so much!

[@sanityinaseaofmadness7353]

I stumbled across this vid after following the KZbin recommendation rabbit-hole... I confess that as a drummer of several decades, my first instinct was that I *didn't* like the cold clinical approach of this video. However, after watching it for another minute, I came to appreciate your approach here; it's clinical but very useful/applicable. Some of this utility comes through in watching you accidentally click your sticks. There's no (little?) editing being done to clean things up; it's a *practical* lesson. There's a ton of detail about how to practice, both in what is presented intentionally and some in what's not. Kudos! This is super helpful.

[@f.f.6323]

I learned why I was having trouble with traditional grip in 3 minutes from Maria that I did not learn in 3 days of various other videos. Wow! So these are the fundamental mechanics essential to quicker progress? My left hand says, "absolutely." Maria, you're awesome!

[@blueberrypie3374]

thank u so much, so incredibly useful

[@genewilliams617]

Finger control is awesome. I was fortunate enough to sit under Preston Thomas's exceptional teaching, in college, after to many years of not using finger control.

[@NP-137]

Thank you for the lesson Maria!

[@raulmora8578]

Thanks a lot Maria! I have watched loads of videos to isolated my fingers but yours made the different! So easy to follow and amazingly explained! You rock!!

[@Tanya-vl5ub]

I'm just learning, at 57, so am also very pleased to have come across your channel. I'm now a subscriber with you as my new teacher - thank you 😉

[@happyindie7950]

Excellent video, as a beginner it's very useful for me, thanks a lot, greetings from Mexico

[@nickruggieri2597]

Fantastic! You covered everything in a thorough and useful approach. Many great ideas with all the finger’s being incorporated. Kudos!

[@SopranoPizzaJMFNJ]

Nice Work Maria!

[@DennisCadigan]

🎉thank you for the most concise demonstration I have seen!

[@benjaminlehrer5735]

Thank you so much for taking the time to explain finger control. Many people basically just tell ya to use your fingers off of the rebound... These exercises should definitely help my weak hand! Thanks!

[@xxkrnplaysxx1683]

Excellent, fantastic! I hardly see or find other drummers that preach hand control which is the most important technique to master

[@DarthHumongous]

Wanted to thank you for this video and the press roll video as well. It seems like you explain things fully and don't hold back info. So glad you randomly popped up in my videos.

[@klaymanklogg8459]

Seriously, in just the first 3 minutes I found out what they have not mentioned in other tutorials. Its all about the thumb roll snap back. The other tutorials just say let it snap back, Im thinking, "well it doesn't". So you show that it takes the additional action of the thumb roll back I think will be a game changer for the technique. I really do appreciate this video!!!!!

[@MariaWulfMusic]

Thanks for the feedback. I learned through years of trial and error and working with students on the concept.

[@lizardears4861]

I learnt some new ideas here, thanks for sharing 👍

[@truestorygents]

For the last 2 months, I've been wondering how to actually practice this. This is the only one that breaks downt he mechanics and how begin training it. Thank you, I really feel like my drumming will improve with thi.

[@tomooabbruzzese]

Thank you so much, Maria. As others are saying, this video is an eye-opener and so different from the other drum channels in the world. So much details so easy to understand. All we need to do now is practice.................... which probably is the hardest part. Thank you from the far east (Tokyo).

[@jsmusicanddrums]

Also self taught, never learned this stuff, so thank you.

[@jameswood4344]

Really great -- thank you

[@novadude75]

Thank you for this great information! I just picked up drumming again after decades off and this is one area I am really weak at. The perfect video at the perfect time!

[@JoeyRam.]

I have the same pad as yours and had the exact orange like discoloration. All you need is an orbital sander with 220 grit and move in circular motion all the time. It will go back to the creme color when new. Mine is a second hand, from the year 2000. Lately I did what I recommended you and looks in great condition. 👍🏻

[@terryklender4209]

Very good instruction every drummer needs to practice

[@johnvanboolen7820]

This is a great video, in my experience a lot of teachers gloss over this .

[@nemuirostorageroom]

another thing to add, you can do the "adding/removing fingers" exercise in american grip directly. I am new to drumming (started a week ago), and i just figured it out after a frustating attempt at the exercise hahahah 😅

[@annebailey6261]

Your lesson is spot on! You explained every challenge there is to developing finger technique and how to remedy it. I look forward to seeing more of your videos. Thank you!

[@lolbacon1234567890]

Thanks Maria, I just started on the drums and really appreciate the time and effort you took to make this video.

[@cassandraarnold7439]

Thank you SO much! This was eye-opening for me, and really helpful. Just started learning to play drums at age 56, gah, appreciate your taking the time to go through all the techniques.