“I first learned this technique from Joe Morello...” 😮
@josephbradetich15602 жыл бұрын
Excellent
@yoni24064 жыл бұрын
Hi Rick, have you heard about David Rich? He was also Joe Morello's student. He told me once, Muller didn't believe in Joe and even told him he won't become a drummer...but as we all know Joe didn't give a dam..
@rickdior4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I heard that but not from Joe who was not the type of guy to talk about himself much. There is no way to verify it but I know that Joe did study with George Stone and later Billy Gladstone and we talked about that quite a bit.
@Joshholbrook20243 жыл бұрын
I just lit my cigarette with your paradiddles
@TheUnwritersOfficialChannel3 жыл бұрын
Hello from Italy. Just to say that it's fantastic to see a terrific playing by a great drummer. This kit sounds so good. Many people forget that Hip-Hop, Funk, etc. come from Jazz. In this video you show it well. We are a small group, nothing special but our drummer learned these techniques in the 80s in Paris & he is more than a fan of Joe. It's not strange at all that these drummers who know this technique very well have an almost perfect playing: clear, precise, fast and providing incredible dynamics. The push / pull + Moeller techniques should be taught in all drums academy School. Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge, beautiful to see. All the best! Z
@jimbarcelona10783 жыл бұрын
What part of Italy?
@rockford394311 ай бұрын
I have to admit this is the umpth video I watched about the Moeller Technique and the first that really helped me understand. Thank you!
@mat44103 жыл бұрын
There’s a great story on how Moeller rediscovered if from very old Civil War veterans when the US army needed to rebuild for WW1. They shuffled down the hall, Moeller gave then some sticks and they just sailed like hurricanes and Moellers eyes popped out. The drums they used were a mahogany cannon with a few in the Smithsonian. Very rare!
@nkunal112 жыл бұрын
Beautiful hands
@humbly-soalejandro6898 Жыл бұрын
Video after video and can't seem to get this, I know it's me but I'd like to do it on a actually kit not my Alexis mesh kit so I know it's 100 me. It's feels so awkward, like I'm practicing in a way I never plan to play anyways , the way my hands are when I try, but I want to be able to do those nice hi hats for like the funky drummer break or and dfa1979 songs
@tortillasarenotbiceps76223 жыл бұрын
Steve Smith is a great example of a transitional type drummer who has eased into a more subtle, relaxed style as he's aged.
@johnwhitmore253111 ай бұрын
When you play high hat with crossed arms how can you execute this technique, don't flailing arms in the air not clash?
@BenJerry-vk4re3 ай бұрын
Game changer. Thank you!!!
@gutterisatool44893 жыл бұрын
Fuc!#% Amazing
@TheGuitologist Жыл бұрын
I need to apply this. Thanks!
@embarakasnerekete27493 ай бұрын
hello Rick, greetings, from Brasil! will be in the US in two weeks time and if possible would like to have one or more lessons with. My name is Alyrio Lima and I played percussion with Weather Report Jonh Maclaughlin , Carlos Santana etc... I like your simplicity, thank you. Drum set is my instrument since the age of 14. I went to NYC and studied percussion under Vic Firth and Frank Episteinat in Boston at the New England Conservatory. I would really appreciate to have some of your fundaments om my playing. Thanks and please let me know
@rickdior3 ай бұрын
Hi Alyrio When you are in the States, email me at rickdior@gmail.com, and we can set something up. Safe travels
@tambor766 ай бұрын
12:16 is that taken from a particular drum solo? Sounds familiar.
@gowensbach29982 жыл бұрын
More of a Tai Chi move than a Bruce Lee. I am returning to drums after a long absence. I really never learned technique and found that brute force is only getting just so far ( always pushing the stick ). Thank you for this video!
@Nagroddy2 жыл бұрын
Yep! I thought the same - Tai Chi for sure.
@thebeatlabmusic7494 жыл бұрын
Did you know Bob Hohner? He was a student of Morello, Able, and Hinger. Great videos by the way!
@rickdior4 жыл бұрын
I did not know him. Probably before my time. I studied with Hinger in the 80's and Joe in the late 70's through the 80's
@dominikn1921 күн бұрын
Dear Rick, I hope you’re having a wonderful time. I’m preparing for a series of lessons with Claus Hessler at the moment which is the reason I can’t stop thinking about the Moeller technique. Over the past 3 years, I worked really hard on my push pull technique. My playing changed a lot and I can express ideas I could only dream of 3 years ago. What I’ve learned from these countless practice sessions truly helps with understanding the mechanics of the Moeller technique, but the grip I use right now doesn’t seem to allow for heavy wrist movements. I trained myself to play French grip with an index finger fulcrum as cleanly as possible. I thought the most ergonomic way was to involve all of my fingers (equal distribution of weight). I feel very comfortable with this grip by now and it works incredibly well for subtle playing and quick rolls - in the context of jazz comping language for example. As far as I can tell though, the Moeller technique is only being performed in German/American grip with a middle finger fulcrum. Are both of these attributes essential for a proper Moeller stroke? Is there even such a thing like a French grip Moeller or an index finger fulcrum Moeller? Do I have to change my whole approach for this technique? Is there a combination of “fulcrum” and “grip” that works for everything? When I watch you play on the drum set or on the pad, I see an American grip with a middle finger fulcrum most of the time (if I’m not mistaken). It would be a dream come true to learn the historically correct Moeller and give my fingers a chance to shine at the same time. Well, this escalated quickly. Nevertheless, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your help, Rick. You changed me as a person and thus as a musician. Yours, Dominik
@rickdior21 күн бұрын
Hi Dominik I do not use a middle finger fulcrum. I hold the stick with my thumb and index finger and move the stick with the rest of my fingers. I keep those fingers close so it may look like I am holding the stick with assistance of my middle finger but I am not. The moeller technique is dependent on the rebound created with the primary whip stroke. The fingers are not moving the stick but are regulating the stick movement so it does not fly all over the place. No French grip is involved. Hope this helps.
@dominikn1920 күн бұрын
@@rickdior This is beyond helpful - I can’t thank you enough! Have a beautiful week, Rick!
@richmacdonald2 жыл бұрын
Great to see and hear that you are using the Moeller stroke with rebound. One of my teachers, Ed Soph, was a stickler about including the rebound. I also love the inclusion of the changes in stick height relative to speed. Excellent video!
@rickdior2 жыл бұрын
Doesn't get any better than Ed. Great player teacher and friend.
@Nagroddy2 жыл бұрын
Same here! I had the pleasure of studying with Mr. Soph when he lived in North Haven, CT!
@RayHennebeul Жыл бұрын
9/23 Rick, I am practicing your technique on the fast jazz ride cymbal. Is it normal to feel some strain in the hand and forearm? I am on my 3rd week of practicing. Thank you for taking the time to explain the steps. Ray Hennebeul Las Vegas
@rickdior Жыл бұрын
I would have to see you playing it. Can you send me an unlisted youtube video of you playing?
@RayHennebeul Жыл бұрын
@@rickdior Rick, thank you for the offer. I don't know how to do the video. I will have my son help me and send it. I appreciate this and I am obsessed with getting this and the sound of those 3 notes on the cymbal. Thank you
@Northeagle662 жыл бұрын
Very impressive and effective application of the technique. I learned a lot as this video helped me understand some fills I had never figured out. Thank you ! The Mueller technique is really worth the long practice it requires to master it.
@graememcdonald15474 жыл бұрын
The best demo/explanation of the 'Moeller Technique' I've seen yet. I sort of had to change to matched grip some time back and despite lots of left hand lead practice I just don't seem to get a relaxed controlled feel happening. My doubles and Paradiddles which were once pretty good are now shyte. I made my living as a drummer but now more of a "I can't quit" hobby. I'm 70 years old now. do you reckon it would be worth taking a Skype lesson (Or 100) with you. all the best to you.....Graeme from Australia.
@rickdior4 жыл бұрын
Hi Graeme Thanks for watching I am still teaching Skype lessons so if you are interested contact me at rickdior@gmail.com. I have several students around your age and older. The lessons seem to be helping them. Thanks Rick
@vladtepes97Ай бұрын
2:23 cool trick
@jeffreywegener8841Ай бұрын
Pure gold . The story alone is worth millions 🙏. I doubt whether you’ll read this Rick but I’m obsessed by stick size at present . I’m 69 doing well playing and practicing but can’t play too light a stick like a 7 a . Same time I know you reviewed the Buddy Rich stick - love it but seem a slightly smaller stick helps me move around the kit .
@Six3rdy3 ай бұрын
Pardon my language......but, well damn! I came for a lesson on Moeller, and I left with a lesson on Moeller, AND some mean chops! That was some swagnificent kit work, man! Great groove, great fills, great feel!
@Musicman70072 жыл бұрын
Hello from Stamford CT. Enjoying your videos so much Rick. Teaching me a lot. Wanted to thank you.. :)
@davidbrown93953 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rick - inspiring. Def true re aging. Well into my 8th decade -shoulders need a lot of stretching. Am not deterred from working on Moeller
@rickdior3 жыл бұрын
Thanks David Keep on trucking. You inspire me
@mattycreek3842 ай бұрын
Stick Bounce
@williamchampion16514 жыл бұрын
Those toms sound phenomenal.. One of my favorite videos of yours - it strengthens my understanding of relaxed playing and teaching.
@rickdior4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Will Hope you and Chi are doing well
@neurocosm3 ай бұрын
Dude, you are so in a zone. Highly motivating. Even after playing 37 years of playing.
@jonhaslam36994 жыл бұрын
How could Joe learn something by watching if he was blind?
@rickdior4 жыл бұрын
He was not born blind. His condition worsened with age and by the time he was in his 40's he was legally blind.
@Cutis7732 жыл бұрын
HEY BROTHA! YOU TOTALLY RIP! That's some amazing teaching and drumming. Now i can play All of my favorite Slipknot Runs
@νικοςκαραμ6 ай бұрын
Hi what what type of practice pad is this?
@LukeTang-t8l3 ай бұрын
He says I. The description that it’s a quiet tone pad from the 90s
@awangendahl7 ай бұрын
you are an amazing teacher and drummer, thank you so much.
@maximkabalskis17233 жыл бұрын
Super!!
@jvz19703 жыл бұрын
You're an excellent professor!
@coalcreeker5832 жыл бұрын
“Really can’t play like I used to anymore”. Sounds plenty tight to me.
@mat44103 жыл бұрын
Moeller, Stone, Morello, Dior…love it. Learned from a Chaplin compatriot and I like Morellos comment on it to turn down the madness of it. “Leave the aerobics for the girls at the gym.” I like the Morello hybrid of Moeller.
@salthedrummer12 жыл бұрын
Nice work my friend.. Good playing too...
@jjfloyd6183 жыл бұрын
1 of my old instructors (not Joe Morello unfortunately) tried in vain to teach me this technique. He said it was like pulling teeth.
@jimbarcelona10783 жыл бұрын
Rick still got my original sticks Ludwig model 1B dont think they have that model anymore.Im a little Italian guy as well.
@oldmanfromscenetwentyfour8164 Жыл бұрын
Where do get those Sticks?
@rickdior Жыл бұрын
You can contact me at rickdior@gmail.com
@derekscherzerberlin4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your great videos! Fantastic playing! I learn a lot from your videos! Are you planning to make a video about finger technique? Or did you already made one (Couldn´t find it)? I like how you can control your strokes with the fingers at a low stock heigth! All the best from Berlin, Gemany!
@rickdior4 жыл бұрын
Hi Derek Yes that's on the list and I will get to it eventually. You may want to look at my Hand technique playlist as I work on that in many of those videos but I will do a video focusing on only that.
@timvivoda52083 жыл бұрын
You are playing poetry on those drums my highest respects .after thirty years I'm trying unlearn my bad habits .this was very helpful Tim from Australia .
@Sloanpierce2224 жыл бұрын
Hey Rick, have you ever played in a pipe band? I feel like there is a lot of cross over in your hand technique
@rickdior4 жыл бұрын
I have never done that on a regular basis but I have studied the technique and also performed some ceremonial music with several bagpipe groups. Those guys are just great.
@rondeangelis73844 жыл бұрын
Nice Rick. I liked the overhead side view tonsee your hands . First time in your vids you had this view i think 👌
@rickdior4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ron Not a real good view of my scary facial expressions but folks have been asking for that side so I hope it's working.
@rondeangelis73844 жыл бұрын
rickdior we are so intrigued with what you playing not looking at face lol 👌
@rickdior4 жыл бұрын
That's a relief
@drumhead90342 жыл бұрын
Thanks! All of your videos are really good . Like going back to the real thing about learning.
@gballmaier2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like there's wood under your snare head?
@rickdior2 жыл бұрын
Hi Greg That's a quiet tone practice pad
@gballmaier2 жыл бұрын
@@rickdior Thank you for letting me know. Great lessons!
@patrickivors3232 Жыл бұрын
It's 9 30pm ireland That's amazing drumming I could watch you all day
@rickdior Жыл бұрын
Thanks Patrick
@christopherallen78123 жыл бұрын
"kind of a Bruce Lee move" LOL! Love it Rick! I'm a huge Bruce fan.
@rickdior3 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris Hope you and the family are doing OK.
@christopherallen78123 жыл бұрын
@@rickdior We're doing OK given the circumstances. Been checking out your channel since quarantine hit. Great stuff! Many thanks!
@salvogiugno55842 жыл бұрын
very interesting. Thanks professor Rick Dior. I would like know the model your ride near tom 12",. Thanks very much
@rickdior2 жыл бұрын
Hi Salvo You will find all of that information in the description for the video if you click on the down arrow.
@jimbarcelona10783 жыл бұрын
Hey Rick using moeller technque works well but had shoulder surgery a few years back but been playing since 1966 on and off but since early 2019 ive devoted 4 hours plus a day but occasional pain in shoulder but using a 70 gram stick and later go to 5a or even 7a speed is there but im 67 yrs old and having to be careful Im strickly a traditional player. The faster the easier . Any hints would help. Thanks Rick and just an additional i stretch prior to my work outs and very relaxed when I play. i play alot of Rich style.
@rickdior3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jim I have gotten some other questions on this and will address it in a question and answer video soon. You will want to do the lower, sidearm version of the Moeller technique instead of the original high sticking version. In other words come in from the side instead of the top. I have 2 partially torn rotator cuffs and I can do that without too much trouble.
@renostarman4 жыл бұрын
WOW ??? WOW how many people can say that they studied with Morello? I just stumbled onto you// -you look and sound great also. I doubt if I could have picked up one of his sticks had he dropped it. I'm 67 now and hadn't sat behind a kit since my 20's, BUT I grew tired of playing my dashboard so I recently bought a new kit and I'm having a ball. I'm still far far away from having the ability to take lessons from you--I'm back to paradiddles with the metronomes' but I put the headphones on and pretend of what might have been had I actually had talent.
@rickdior4 жыл бұрын
Hi So glad you are playing again. Joe had many, many students. I would guess thousands over all the years. That speaks to his great personality and kindness as well as his obvious genius on the instrument.
@alancuthill74324 жыл бұрын
hello. please tell me what snare practise pad you use in your videos. i see you list “pad quiet tone”. a quick search revealed this to be a mesh product by sabian. is this correct? it’s just it sounds like a rubber compound to me??? i must say, it looks like a great practise tool, and i’d like to track one down. ps fantastic videos. inspirational, in-depth but lean - no unecessary waffle. breath of fresh air. huge fan. so much material ! thanks, you’re doing a GREAT job sir.
@rickdior4 жыл бұрын
Hi Alan Thanks for watching. That is an older quiet tone pad. The new ones are made by Sabian. They are not mesh. It is a real drum head. Never use a mesh head for practicing as the response can do some serious damage to your hands over time as well as sanding down the tips of your sticks.
@joshuar36323 жыл бұрын
Is at 920 your stuck rolling in your fingers?
@Nick-of-Tyme4 жыл бұрын
Kudos for another informative video. You can really sing Sing SING on those drums!!! Are Mini Hats cymbals different from Regular Hi-Hat cymbals (besides the size)?
@rickdior4 жыл бұрын
Not really The bottom is not as heavy as the usual pair.
@Noah-gq7pq7 ай бұрын
great watching,you can play for sure
@jacksmith50453 ай бұрын
Incredible, great explanation!
@ICT_Anton2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Extremely helpful for a self taught drummer that's been playing a long time but finding myself stuck due to not taking the time to learn all the techniques like these. Thank you so much
@rickdior2 жыл бұрын
Your welcome. Thanks for watching and hopefully I will not need the services of your company.....
@sebastiancuthbertmusic2 жыл бұрын
Great Rick!!! Very helpful! Great player
@andrewspaulding79708 ай бұрын
Brilliant, you're fun to watch!
@gregarious75732 жыл бұрын
Very smooth and fluid. You make it look effortless. Thanks!
@joeyd33247 ай бұрын
are you from the Bronx..?
@rickdior7 ай бұрын
I am from Brooklyn.
@joeyd33247 ай бұрын
Cool...Great Video...will check out more ..Thanks...@@rickdior
@salvogiugno55842 жыл бұрын
thank very much! thanks for all!!!
@Fr3akyPL4 ай бұрын
soooo good material. thanks!
@thomasnichol41382 жыл бұрын
I had no idea Joe Morello was blind!
@jimbarcelona10783 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rick for the return yes me too with partial torn rotator. I was laughing. About you playing the paradiddle in a wipeout form. Looking forward to see the video. Going around the set with a pataflafla was the problem child with the shoulder. Meantime im using that side angle motion. Thanks Rick. I really enjoyed your Krupa interlude and adding your more modern interpretation. Thanks again.If you dont mind , how old are you?
@rickdior3 жыл бұрын
I am 57 years young
@jangobango28473 жыл бұрын
@@rickdior still crushing it! Making us young kids sound sloppy
@jeremyhagefino944511 ай бұрын
Wow... that was awesome. Rate it 5 star.
@thenel21623 жыл бұрын
this guy is a beast! I have really enjoyed your videos!
@Noah-gq7pq7 ай бұрын
great kit looks like a sonar
@luigicordaro39572 жыл бұрын
👏👏👏👏👏🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁 Sticks model?
@tmaddrummer2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rick, I really enjoyed it! Great sounding kit and cymbals. Too bad the Quiet Tone Drum Pad is not made anymore.
@@rickdior I'm actually a little ticked off I've not seen or heard of you before now. Keep up the great work. Do you gig any? If so, where can I see those dates?
@wedieritrea1312 жыл бұрын
GREAT JOB, THANK YOU
@tuslokbaki95792 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir!
@edoardozampetti4601 Жыл бұрын
Very good job sir
@bruceyork64053 жыл бұрын
Really great! Love it!
@molonlabe34563 жыл бұрын
You, Sir, are a badass
@toddgraham60063 жыл бұрын
thank you Rick!
@jvz19703 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@craigyost84432 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@markshina35114 жыл бұрын
Did not know Joe was blind
@Nagroddy2 жыл бұрын
I Love it! "Kind of a Bruce Lee move..." In fact, at the very slowest speed, with the large motions, it is identical to Tai Chi movements! And I wonder whether or not that Moeller was aware of that. Tai Chi has been around for at least hundreds of years and there have long been serious practitioners in the NYC area, where Moeller eventually resided, after growing up in upstate NY. Two of his students were Gene Krupa and Jim Chapin (Harry Chapin's dad, BTW). I learned this technique from the great jazz drummer, Ed Soph, who stressed the importance of remaining completely relaxed at all tempos. Although Mr. Soph merely demonstrated Moeller tech to me a couple of times, I went on to explore it in depth, on my own. Lastly, the I believe that the photo on the cover of the book "Syncopation" shows the Moeller technique being done. Thanks very much for this great video!~