Rich Redmond The Forgotten Foot

[@garye4678]

Great video Rich. I've noticed the same thing myself. I've been using the hi hat foot for years. I love splashing it because you're sort of getting a free hit. You can splash with your foot freeing up a hand, leaving you with a fuller sound. It's great for creating extra drive on up beat shuffles or any genre of music when needed. (Choruses or the bridge sections).

[@samuelverastegui6907]

Rich has skills for days.. Such a solid drummer

[@richredmond]

Thanks Samuel!

[@RELIC3862]

I'm not crazy about the sound in his videos but it's good to see someone who isn't relying on double bass drum and crazy fills. Sometimes all you need are simple beats.

[@ayatola86]

hey men this guy has a nice way to explain how to use your weaker foot, it's simple, easy and functional.!!! GREAT VIDEO!!!ª

[@colmcb311]

"powerful and colorful instrument..." well put!!!

[@rhythmantic]

I love the left foot, use the hi-hat all the time, it's my metronome. In jazz and in ballads I use it to play 6 over 4 patterns and other syncopated beats. Playing it on the "ands" of the groove locks in beat and creates a nice flowing feel. Check out my covers of "Let It Rain" and "Layla" for examples. Also use it as a ride such as in U2 cover of "With or Without You" toward the outro.

[@tristanhelms1132]

I never forget my high hat

[@frankkaramanos8478]

Beautiful hi- hat technique. You are one of a million. Thank you rich for your inspiration.

[@b.c.goldprospecting1724]

Thanks Rich

[@CCDRUMS]

Geez, so much negativity here!!! Hmmmmm, let's see.....Rich plays stadiums, been on gold/platinum albums, is endorsed AND makes a living playing music. He must be doing something right. Awesome video Rich.....thank you!!!!

[@xEverAfter]

right when you said "the boom shmack" i FREAKIN THREW UP.

[@DrQuantum27]

Hey man great videos just watched a few and sub'd Many drummers just starting out would do well to "not forget" the high hat foot!

[@Thelearner1000]

Awesome control!!

[@GroundRattlers]

I like the last two for sure.......that is powerful stuff there!

[@EliezerMercado1975]

Great video.Thanks for posting.Kind of sad to say but im one of those drummers that got lazy and never worked on my left foot.I'll definitely work on it for now on.

[@allmetaliswelcome]

skill.

[@airborneassasin]

I noticed here you're using an Ozone cymbal here, but you use a china now. when did you make the change ?

[@richredmond]

I use Chinas live an dozens in the studio :)

[@michaelthe13th]

TO ALL HATERS..yes we know you guys are jealous of Rich. yes we know you probably arent good at drums and your also probably mad that a drummer in a country band is making some drummers look stupid. the points he is making are true. he is very well educated. he knows how to lay it down. he is teaching you something important.smart ass remarks are annoying. if your gonna put down good advice and a good teacher, then your ignorant and have no buisness commenting on the video.

[@Unfunny_Username_389]

I really love this style of play, and I do firmly believe that there are WAY, WAY too many drummers on youtube who are inextricably bound up with complex approaches at the expense of laying down a big, bullshit free beat that anybody can feel the one of. However, I have to say I don't get this putting the hat on the 2 and 4. Cos that's where the snare is and I simply can't hear it. I don't think the snare needs any more emphasis - especially not when it's given the pounding this guys metes out.

[@richredmond]

But you can FEEL it.

[@1959mstone]

you shred

[@richredmond]

Thanks!!

[@marscristIs]

i bet this guys is from jersey

[@richredmond]

Connecticut :)

[@SegaCreamcast]

Feels like he's trying to sell me a used car or some type of insurance...

[@SuperCMusic]

my god, people are so damn picky on youtube. in my experience you just can't win on here. People will love and hate you, and think they can say any kind of nonsense and hide behind their username. Just pick up some sticks and practice, it's a better use of time than complaining about a video

[@GamingDrummer89]

Awesome drummer, awful audio.

[@swabbles808]

@thecravenator42069 He is very informative, but you are annoying . . . just my opinion though.

[@TheLazynutcracker]

ride sounds awful