8 Simple Left Foot Independence Exercises You Should Be Doing! (Practice Aid Video)

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[@RobBeatdownBrown]

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[@chodish1]

I can't thank you enough for this great lesson. I've been playing over 50 years; still gigging, still shedding. Pretty good but never really developed full independence with left foot. Tried 4-way Coordination, Linear Concepts and applying Ted Reeds Syncopation to feet. Never really clicked. Okay, worked on this lesson real slow until the groove felt good. So easy and relaxing to play these 8 exercises. YOU OPENED UP THE DOOR!! I never felt more comfortable keeping time with my left foot to free up the bass drum. Going back to some grooves I always used and they now have a new sound. A great teacher gives you the tools to explore and create ideas, regardless of what you thought your limitations were. I love your videos, by far best online. Rob, you've got the gift: Great drummer, great teacher.

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[@snarecat3441]

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[@KalleBlixtHagholm]

I started doing these exercises tonight and exercise 3 kicked my butt hard! I knew I needed to work on my left foot but man. Just feet was fine (at 70 bpm at least), but with the hands I messed up every single time the patterns switched. I’m really going to grow with these exercises! Thank you!

[@colleensweeney1051]

Hi Rob, I'm a new drummer and I can't even tell you how much I enjoy your videos. Even when I'm not in front of my drums I keep your videos on in the background when I'm working on my computer and it makes me happy.

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

Ha! That’s cool, man. Thanks! 👊🏽

[@katiajirasova132]

THE BEST EXERCISES, you are humble and fun. We adore you !!!!!!

[@learnngwell]

I’ve subscribed and been watching your channel for about a year, but this might be the first time I’ve commented. How could I not? This lesson spoke to me, friend. It’s both simple and sublime, fundamental yet profound. I’m no pro (never will be), but I already know working on this daily in my warmups is going to goose my groove. Thank you deeply, Rob.

[@MsKblackburn]

Thanks!

[@rorymcclellan3740]

The shoes really are popping just like the snare in this one!

[@1TrueSelf]

Super rookie here, new subscriber, left handed, no kit yet, and I pay to go to rehearsal studios for practice. Your lessons have really helped me, this one here slapped me, 💥🤚🏾and said stop being stubborn/reluctant, and switch that kit around at the last 20 minutes of my session. Everything woke the hell up. Didn't get that much time to get on these lessons but the way I was able to express what I was thinking, and maneuver around the kit really woke my game up. Hope was always there but for this lefty this exercise broke me out of trying to make something work that never was going to. Thank you Mr. Brown for your time.

[@jatarcha]

Amazing technique, and clearly demonstrated. Thank you, Rob!

[@jasonrobley2109]

Are you slowing down in real time, as you're playing, or are you slowing down the video? Either way it's awesome. Thanks

[@jev2damaximum934]

I've improved more as drummer in the past two weeks of watching your videos than in the past 1.5 years.

[@VictorNickel]

That offbeat hi-hat is such a great tool, forces to clean up everything, and makes Go-Go-like beats (with that implied 3 over 4 due to parts of the kick patterns) really really moving. Practice-along videos are such a great tool too, and since you're Weckl-fluid, it rubs on our playing. Thanks so much!

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Sir, if you had not met me through videos, I might not have been able to play drums, but now I have found the God of my music, in you I feel like I will be able to play drums well, thank you sir.🙏🙏🙏

[@sottozen]

Thank you so much for this! so helpful!

[@EMP5454]

Hell yea Beatdown. I’ve been playing a loooong time, and these are still such dope exercises for raising that game up. Thank you for sharing my man!

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[@michaelfraters831]

Rob, I know this is an older video but you’re the best! Simple comments like “you don’t have to be Thomas Lang or Antonia Sanchez” are just encouraging enough and convey the message that we can all do this if we work at it. Thanks for all your time and effort to help us out here in the trenches.

[@gotmama2]

As a rank beginnner who just got my first eKit for Christmas at 57yo, Mr. Brown, your lessons are primo! I did play principle percussionist in college in the symphonic band and orchestra, but that was years ago, and I never learned to play a kit. Left foot independence wasn't an important consideration...

[@mr.d7429]

Dude thx for this! I have been drumming for a while but when I went to try this out it was like my first time behind the drums.

[@Luci-zr5jk]

Bro is literally the GOAT 🐐

[@clintoningold4691]

Absolutely what I have searched everywhere for, thanks so much for sharing

[@euniceunlayao9355]

Awesome lesson! With the ability to concentrate this lessons would be fast to learn. Also this guy is a good teacher. You have to be diligent and practice all the time and you’ll learn.

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Thank you for sharing this video!

[@snarecat3441]

Awesome like always Rob 🥁

[@jarlsoars1150]

Wish I'd of had these lessons over 20 years ago. Never used my left foot for hat work other than to bark on some 16th note rhythms. Thanks!

[@voidfahrenheit105]

thanks Rob! watching your drum lesson videos with my son so he can practice it daily

[@therealshaad]

Ayyye! That “#3 Alternating 2-bar flip” had me 💀💀😂😂😂. I appreciate your teaching. Keep it coming❤

[@Luci-zr5jk]

I wish I was this good 👍 😮❤😊

[@johndough7160]

God Rob, you make this look so easy. I’ve been faking it for over thirty years. I’m not a bad drummer but I do have a problem with the math part of percussion. The half time shuffle is so difficult for me. I can’t get my left like my right. And now I’m old so the arthritic pain is full time now. It sure is fun watching you lay down so many different grooves. No matter if I figure it out or not, I’m still happy with what I have learned. Drums are so satisfying. No chick ever made me feel as good as a quality kit. I love drumming. It’s tribal. It’s loud and effective in reducing anxiety. 🤣

[@dcbedeker]

Excellent instruction. Thank you!

[@jeremyredd4232]

This is AWESOME! I can't wait to practice all these things!

[@wayanoiddrummer2998]

Killer lesson, totally need this! Thanks man!

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I love drumming but let's be real be nice to get a few ducktets of appreciation from an establishment as part of a group. Those first slices of cheddar. Dedicated to you!! Really feeling like a dream can be achieved if I just follow Rob's teaching...

[@johnd9481]

Excellent video Rob. You've got a real knack for breaking stuff down into manageable bites. Super helpful man, thanks!!

[@vinaypercussionist]

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[@Luci-zr5jk]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 me too girl yep

[@ShadowXero]

Love the sound. This will be a fun exercise. I’m still kinda new to this and still having trouble with my independence. I had a little trouble after 3.

[@stephenmahlstedt7276]

I enjoy all of your videos, Rob, but man, I absolutely love this one! This is now part of my standard practice routine when I’m on the kit. Not only are they incredibly helpful exercises, but they are really fun. Cheers!

[@LaurenceBichon]

Nicely taught to beginners Rob !

[@sreeragkuriyedath9778]

Thanks rob for this lesson 🤝🏻

[@HeinekenPete]

...I really dig how the subtle snare taps/ghost notes make these exercises swing in the opening segment & again with Exercise 5 around 11:00 mark.

[@Lowkkk_]

These are so GOOD sir. I still have no kit yet but I'm so excited to try this practice if ever I got my own drum set! :)

[@malcspring448]

Love playing the upbeats on the hats. My old drum teacher taught me how to do them. Brilliant.

[@SamTsungal]

Dude your drum videos are cool im just starting out learning and I like your videos relaxed n well explained and enjoyable

[@AnKlMa]

Those grooves sound great on itself, not just for foot practice!

[@StephenNapurano]

Just the lesson I needed to see to help my coordination... excellent!

[@PhilWilkinsonMusic]

Man these are awesome. Thanks for the advice. Started to click after a couple of days then it got me thinking, could I do some basic rudiments with the foot patterns going and down the rabbit hole I went, came out 6 hours later 😂

[@Rocking-on-with-Frits]

Thanks Rob, very usefull

[@ToriGirlytar]

Just the lesson I needed! Thanks Rob!❤🎶

[@rudysnell5079]

Outstanding, Rob! So well thought out. Exactly what I need to work on.

[@brentdrummer5177]

Ur definitely a good drummer I like ur style cool and relaxed.

[@seventhquarter]

Hi Rob, you are way too good in your presentations. Have been looking out everywhere for such lessons since the advent of IT and all such media in hand just to pick up where I left over. You broke it all for me now. I find you adorned with a nice mind more than your muscle memory.😊😊😊

[@ralphalcock4922]

Rob you’re a great teacher thanks for these exercises

[@pelpetia]

Thank you so much for this. Can you upload more videos about this topic?

[@chad-tacular]

🔥🔥🔥 Thanks Rob!

[@KbeezyThe]

Thank u brother ❤

[@jt-ow7mh]

Beginner here and I'm really trying to relearn drums the right way. Can't seem to get pass exercise #2😅 but it's okay. I just gotta practice more. Thank you for your videos! Stay safe!

[@pelhamonetwothree1239]

THAT IS A REAL NICE GOOD LOOKING SHOT FROM BEHIND I MEAN THE ANGLE IS JUST PERFECT

[@tmaddrummer]

If only I had you Rob as my Drum Teacher when I was a kid....... so what if I am a 66 year old kid! Thanks and Blessings!!!

[@TD12KX]

Wow! What a great lesson! This will keep me busy for a while!

[@tonyaosterday5495]

awesome! my left foot needs to watch this. love all your vids. pauly

[@mirconiero9751]

Very fun and musical exercises! Thanks!

[@rbjax2001]

Damn that is a fierce groove out of the gate!

[@aschkanroozitalab1975]

Those Ferrari shoes are just like characters and you know how to motivate me Love that

[@cubedoc3660]

KING 👑

[@Will-bn3hq]

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[@jacksonwong2854]

awesome lesson!

[@MaxDaga-dh6ze]

I really admire people play drums how I will pay best like them

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Where to find the deadening material that's on your walls and how much did it cost you

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Thank you Rob 👍🏻🤙🏻 Sebastiano - Italy

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Thanks this is the type of training I need

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Dayum! Now I gotta get a new shirt, A&F, and killer drum shoes...

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Lmao those shoes are Ferraris

[@microchrist6122]

16th note ex 3 is fire

[@davidbrown9395]

Fabulous lesson. Could you advise how to count out the slide over? How to resolve end of measure or beginning of first measure.

[@ThePsydrummer]

A great lesson again Rob, cheers from a long time follower, hails from Chile.

[@areaboy777]

Those are some sick grooves, especially the ones from #6 and on. I'm loving it.💯%. Thank you, bro.

[@knun6227]

Gracias, pa. Estuvo bueno

[@Marrero1]

Are you planning on doing more workout videos? I play along to your 5 minute workout all the time, I can only find a few of them. Some new ones would be cool! By the way those Ferrari shoes are 🔥

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Muuuuito obrigado!!! Esses técnicas vão me ajudar bastante...!!! Bom trabalho!

[@adesiodossantos6401]

I am Brazilian!

[@TheMrChugger]

I've been playing triplets on the kick over straight 4/4 on the hi-hat for just like an hour straight a day, glad to see I was more or less in the right ball park, from watching this video

[@cskeise]

At last I've been waiting for this...💙👊😎

[@JuanAndres-fs7js]

Thanks for the vid man cuz I was about to chop that foot off! 😆

[@danasmith8557]

Ok that makes me want to go practice now lol thank u Rob for these Awesome videos God bless you man ❤

[@xXEvangelXx]

I like referring to holding down a groove with the hi hat foot as COOKIN you aren't cookin until that hi hat comes in

[@kas36spires]

It's just makes the groove feel better to play too! I remember for years I wouldn't use my left foot for anything besides holding the hats together. It's a bad habit many drummers are getting into these days!

[@axelbach3105]

@@kas36spires Its still a bad habit I'm trying to break. I hope with Rob's exercise, I will keep time with my left foot, but its not easy.

[@bronzemv4440]

I needed this. Thankyou, sir!!!

[@Broyale26]

Nice drumming, nice kicks!

[@SaintThomas13]

I just bought my first set the other day, and when I seen that shot off your legs moving I said Omg this might be hard for me😮

[@louisthomas3840]

Thank you

[@Pearl3Drummer]

Fantastic tutorial!!!! Also what kind of ride is that?

[@AmitPatel-fr1mu]

Awesome trick Sir...🙏

[@chiefwarrior2567]

Bro forget this lesson them shoes are clean!!!!! Lol!!

[@donluigimx]

I thought the same hahahaha

[@meepmeep3874]

That's the real secret to it!

[@2013ms3]

Thanks very much for such an in depth video on it, its already helped me to understand what I'm doing wrong, can't wait to get behind the kit and practise it. Did you by chance work at the long and mcquade in Oshawa years ago?

[@williammills1026]

Always interesting!

[@stevenspirito5672]

thx rob!!!!

[@nickgivent3157]

Thanks man!