The Moeller Technique in Detail #2, Free Drum Lesson with DrummerJaiEs

[@dontothepiano]

Hey Jai! I'm studying Jazz Drums, and even though I've been involved with my Instrument for years, I could never quite "unlock" my left hand. I was mainly using my wrists, which made playing fast impossible for longer periods of time. I mean it was sort of possible, but I had to use so much more effort than needed. Your explanations opened new worlds for me. I'm reaching speeds I could've never dreamt of, my rudiments have become much cleaner and my hands are a lot more even than they were before. You're a great teacher and even though this is only an online explanation, you've helped me a lot on my path. Kudos my man!

[@frankburdodrums8984]

One thing I can say is this video is unique how he says the wrist action is in the doubles like on the hi-hat. All other videos that I saw explained the technique as a triple only motion. No single or double. I'm not sure if you're right or everybody else is but I see your way just as valid and enjoy doing it both ways.

[@mitsuroKB]

its filmed in wrong speed; you cant see the real movement.

[@stevelk1329]

Hi. The rolls have a kind of 'chugging' quality to them. Is that rhythm for demonstration? I'm not hearing a clean single stroke roll. thanks.

[@DrummerJaiEs]

Yes, to hear the actual flow of movement.

[@randomsomeguy156]

That's also a main component of moeller, accenting. The downstroke will always be louder, especially at low tempo but as you speed up the difference becomes insignificant.

[@DezeDrummer]

okay, so what I really need to practice are these alternating 16th´s with the moeller technique. every time I start alternating I just use wrist without the moeller motion..

[@DrummerJaiEs]

;)

[@wadegreg4680]

This has been the best explanation I’ve seen yet, and I watched, Jim. I just hear and see it differently here. This actually helps some of what I didn’t understand watching, Jim’s first video. You actually compliment each other rather nicely. 🙏🏾

[@matthewallegretto6702]

JAI ES, You disappoint me! I told my wife that you are very detailed in your teaching, however, You said we'll do it at 80, 100 &120 bpm THEN we'll TALK ABOUT the single stroke roll, but you didn't you went right into the single stroke roll w/o explaining what the hell you are doing! I am just starting drumming, nowhere near your level of playing the drums, I can't slow the video down to figure out how you are playing the single stroke! Are your hands going (rh) down (lh) down (rh) up ( lh) up, or (rh)down & up then (lh) down & up alternating?

[@subamak9782]

hi thanks for your lesson! i can not understand how the single stroke roll is going 6:13, how you connect right and left hand ?

[@Olhead718]

Thanks for the video. Well detailed..I am definitely a student of yours now lol this video is 4 yes old I wish there was KZbin in 80s I would be more advanced. Thanks again

[@patrickperkins5256]

Your elbows not moving

[@randomsomeguy156]

It doesn't *need* to and it's probably better if you're not flapping your arms out every stroke. I'm guilty of doing so and if definitely slows me down Edit: you can definitely see his left elbow moving in and out on the rolls

[@btownshreds1]

Been so tired of people teaching it on a damn pad but not showing how to on a kit or in a routine of practice. I'm a professional touring drummer and have been waking up and not being able to make a fist in my right hand. It's because of my technique. Awful.

[@DrummerJaiEs]

What's up with your wrist? Which side?

[@dunkilunken1]

Should the fingers always touch the stick?

[@DrummerJaiEs]

Not at all.. all depends on the specific stroke… and the dynamic range of the stroke.. You can also use the Moeller in all 3 main grip positions. Mid to high Strokes I have more of an open hand, low, lighter playing I use a more "lightly" closed "type" of grip.. meaning it fluctuates between its tension here and there.. make sense?

[@dunkilunken1]

Jai Es Yes, absolutely. Thank You

[@littlebear2477]

That left hand angle really helped

[@nownow1950]

thanks so much,, great

[@btownshreds1]

Sick

[@doooombqq]

i purchase 'live loud n drum healthy' part 1 that is on your website :)

[@DrummerJaiEs]

Thank you! Download link in your PayPal receipt :)