This most useful triplet sticking will open the floodgates to more drum fills!

[@BobSchoepenjr]

Bedankt

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

Thank you!

[@BobSchoepenjr]

Ha I just noticed it says ‘Bedankt’ in my ( Dutch ) language. Anyway you deserve more money…

[@aidenpierce4796]

Hey! I heard Dave Weckl refer to you as a great drummer yesterday! I always knew that, but it was awesome to hear Weckl say it!

[@Dr_CoMFS]

Hey Steve, great playing, thanks for all the terrific insight, very helpful! Cheers!

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

Thank you!

[@clintcarlson5531]

Perfect drum video. No pretension. Just, here's how you do it. Love it.

[@malinwj1167]

Exactly.

[@aehsrose]

Fabulous playing! Great Tee!! If Buddy were still here, he'd be wearing a Steve Holmes Tee right now!!!

[@kevinhugh5411]

I feel like you are one of the few drum instructors consistently putting out stuff with doubles in it. It’s just refreshing to hear you play

[@lorke9855]

Great concept. Thanks Steve...

[@drbob1022]

'Scuse me, fellas. I gotta go practice for about a million years. Thank you, Steve.

[@timbretrent113]

prior to watching this I was starting to feel a bit of confidence on the drums lol

[@booneman4348]

lol

[@makeawish9563]

Ax men

[@Joeybaggadeez]

Haha! You win bro....you win! 😂

[@jaumepp1975]

So true haha

[@umphreak8911]

Dude, that's a solid lesson for free right there, ur stoked!

[@DakPlaysDrums]

Wow. You’re so good that my ego is completely dead. You’re my internet drum master. You’re so good! Effortless.

[@swangonzalez4797]

What a monster. And he's not even trying. He just is. Absolute Wecklmania. This is just toooo good to pass. You got me man. SUB SUB SUB. Taught the lesson clearly. No mystery here.

[@johnnydrumachine]

WECKLMANIA!!

[@CrochetNewsNetwork]

HAHA I love your phrase "Wecklemaina"--so true.

[@Mo_Ketchups]

This incredibly supportive, highly complimentary, thoughtful comment’s been sitting here *THREE YEARS* without a ❤️ from this guy … But, for an EMPTY $4 thanks from ONE year ago, he deigns to put a heart on it. That’s all *anyone* needs ta know about this cat’s “character.” 😖👎 🙄

[@JesusChristson]

I watched til the end a hybrid of weckl Gad and buddy

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

I wished I would have shown an example stringing together multiple group 1's which also sounds super cool (Bonham-ish of course). I showed multiple group 2's but not group 1's. You can hear what it sounds like at 0:07. The hands are split between the floor tom and snare but if you put them all over, it also sounds super cool.

[@drywizardinc]

I could never get tired of this.

[@damnnargles]

Unbelievable drummer. One of the very best on KZbin. Love your videos Steve.

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

Wow, thanks!

[@TheGahl09]

Nice!! ..and there's tons more permutations of this approach! Thanks for sharing Steve.

[@mikestevens5512]

Steve is the best educator! So many of my Chops have come from him! Thank you Steve

[@craigfrober316]

Your 16th note triplet lesson was a game changer for me years ago. I'm certain this will be the same!

[@billyyee1618]

Your motion, your sticking just smooth. Great lesson. Thank you

[@LayaLightning]

Totally over thought this whole thing!!! I seen you do it at the start and I'm like no way...then you broke it down and I'm like "I can actually do this!" Just gotta keep it cool and calm then slowly speed it up as I become more comfortable with it all. This is insane!!! Thankyou!!

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

Love this- let me know if you get it up to speed!

[@silverwing5706]

Drums sound awesome

[@chrisbackos6466]

So amazing Steve! I played drums as a teen. I performed some shows in LA Sunset Blvd., got married and focused on the business and stopped playing for way too long. Many years later I joined a country Rock band that I'm current in. We have opened up for some known artists which has been great experience. Other than keeping great timing and some basic fills here and there, I've never have advanced to the next level as a drummer. What you posted and how you demonstrated it for me, is so inspiring and will be the only what I practice until get it down fluidly. Thanks a million for posted this triplet sticking!

[@DRUMMINMOFO1]

So nice that you took the time to share, such a cool lick Thanks!!!

[@brandonlaws6636]

Whew, too good. Great lesson. Your hands are insane. Drum goals...

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

Thanks a ton!

[@glenndrums1]

Steve's tutorials are always Amazing. Thank you

[@TimTube522]

just awesome. best youtube lesson i've seen in a long time. great work. time to go practice

[@elijahcrane5059]

Dude, you're an excellent teacher and an amazing drummer as well. Please keep making videos!

[@josemiguelcruz8158]

Thanks.one of the most clear and useful explanations ive seen

[@brianchisnell1548]

A nice change from all the matched grip single strokers. Rudiment expertice is the key!!

[@paullevinsky5256]

Does KZbin need another drum video? Yes! When they are yours! You are the only drummer on KZbin demonstrating licks and technique for the advanced drummer. I appreciate it immensely.

[@doubts]

Great lesson, thank you. You can hear Gadd had such an influence on guys like Colauita, Weckle.. and the rest of us mortals. Beautiful how drumming gets passed on through the years.

[@kevinfrazee7690]

Omg another incredible lesson from an incredible musician. Steve, you have changed my drumming world, and I can't say thank you enough!!!

[@matthewguzda4075]

I haven't played in a few years now and your vids have inspired me to practice. I end up hating what i play but then i see some videos that make me think, ok if i practice some simple things maybe ill like what i play and start playing again. You know you can hear the same message from 10 ppl but sometimes it just takes the way someone explains things to make it get thru to you. Cheers bro and thanks. Ive never been great but occasionally i can be ok.

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

Don't compare yourself to others too much. You can drum and benefit from it and that's a success in and of itself.

[@DonSandersonDrums]

Beautiful playing and an exercise I will develop for my soloing. Thank you!

[@ToddAlanSloane]

Beautiful example of some simple motifs that you've put together in a very musical way. Applications here are really endless from face melting combos to beautiful melodies with well tuned drums. Thanks man! Very inspiring

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JB-pg6ju]

Wow....so simple yet sounds so awesome

[@tomelizalde7838]

Your drums have gone to another level of great sound !!

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

I appreciate that!

[@gloriamenezes1924]

Fantastic sound & playing Steve 👌

[@cmorebalute2777]

Yea how did you dial in that drum tone? Each sounds phenomenal!

[@ivannio4783]

Yep!

[@steinerair71]

Awesome!! Thanks for the pro tip in the triplet linear fills

[@Gadzodrums]

Simple and very fluid. I love it. Thanks Steve !

[@BobSchoepenjr]

When Steve shows up my weekend is fine👍🏾

[@mrski4945]

Gave this a thumbs up because there's no "love it" option. This is a great lesson, thank you very much for posting!!!

[@philatkinson3955]

Wow, I have been surfing videos today...this cat is dynamic, clean, and the fluidity is super clean. Thank you man. Great teaching!!!

[@garymutch6655]

Yes, you have god like chops but it sounds musical. It's not fills for the sake of fills. Bloody outstanding, Steve. Can't wait to get behind the kit, once I've got over Covid.

[@nicowgn]

Best wishes Gary

[@sanityinaseaofmadness7353]

Good luck, Gary. Get healthy soon...

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

Did you get some traction with this Gary??

[@garymutch6655]

@@SteveHolmesDrums absolutely 💯 and thank you Steve. Blessed to see your content 🙏

[@zumb42]

A year a half ago, I began practice drums with some of your videos. Very useful for me. Thank you.

[@ryanspeed4671]

Very nice lesson & I appreciate the video. The explanation was very simple and easy to follow. Thx

[@kurtthedrummingplumber]

KZbin suggested this.. Great find. 😉 Great lesson.

[@samhenry6593]

Love your stuff steve !!!

[@christiancanalita6487]

YES!!! It's been awhile but so glad to get a video from you Steve! Love your playing and lessons!

[@lavishd.4347]

So happy to see Steve posting again 😀

[@Diatonic5th]

Another excellent lesson! Well done.

[@MatthiasKnorrMusic]

great lesson! Man that 16" Floor is dialed in perfectly. Sounds big fat & warm. Amazing!

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

Thanks Mathias! I keep whacking my rack tom mic! I think I need some new ones soon.

[@MatthiasKnorrMusic]

@@SteveHolmesDrums yes the small Shure Beta 98amp/C are not as easy to hit I guess 😅

[@J.P.Lindsay]

🙂👍That Lick's very similar to the "Gaddamaque". Love it!!!

[@CristianColusso]

Hi Steve! Good job! Greetings from Italy.

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

Thank you Cristian.

[@tjthorn9703]

Nice lesson. Very smooth chops. Thank you

[@dostmusician]

Steve you have to be one of the most under rated drummer in the history,don't get me wrong you are still quite known but the kind of skills you possess you need to be up there with one of the best drummers of this generation.

[@joelbroyles6611]

Beautiful execution and communication!

[@handsomekam19]

Super helpful! The title does not disappoint!

[@Oliasn8]

Thanks very much Steve. Valuable insights here. One of the most “striking” being how relaxed this approach can really be. The power comes along as well, but so much more fluid and creative. Keep up the great stuff! 🙏🏻

[@rhythmetist]

Excellent as always, Steve. Going to work on that tomorrow!

[@themole2024]

foot right left. right left left. that's it... You nailed it Steve. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@jeremysimoneau3387]

Holy wowsers...gonna try this during my next practice. Great video!!!

[@ScottDeSapio]

SMOOOOOOOOOOOOTH. Absolutely beautiful. So well done, Steve. Hats off.

[@テイラーサム]

I love finding videos like these. Opens a ton of new ideas

[@ubentmywookie]

Super cool way to play those triplets.

[@pdxdrumtech]

Excellent walk-thru, my man! I've been playing for years and hadn't gone down this road with switching up the sticking on triplets the way you described here. Very smooth and very helpful. Thanks for posting!

[@bubinga_basher]

Great lesson! I never intentionally put those stickings together

[@dadopasqualini]

Thank you Steve. Excellent!

[@NUCCIMC]

3d short I picked up on you Steve, just got back in the groove, really enjoy your lessons!

[@richspicer7818]

I love this combination but now adding both feet at the beginning of the lick. Sometimes on my double bass pedal and sometimes the Hi Hat with the left foot. It now makes it a 7 note fill.

[@PNW_Sportbike_Life]

Great lesson and absolutely SICK sounding kit!

[@richardstardust2355]

Hi Steve. Great lesson again. B.t.way the Hihat variation (left foot r/l) i was familiar with thanx to Rene Creemers a drummer/teacher in the Netherlands and one half of the drum-duo: the DRUMBASSADORS. He also used the Stick Control book as inspiration, meaning pages with groups of three and two. Play eightnotes groups of 3 like Brl or Hrl, 1 group of 2's as rl (unaccented snare/Hihat notes), than 2 (following) groups of 2 played as RlrB (1 accent on the R the first note). It's a different way of using these exercises (out of stick control by G.L Stone), speaking about floodgates.

[@sambiancuzzo7264]

great chops thanks

[@dmcgwhisper5945]

Kit sounds awesome!

[@4ndyys]

Sounds great! The drum sounds too!

[@vladeguignimusic]

Great! I use these ones a lot!

[@giulianosfichi1507]

Great teaching. Thank you.

[@christophersmay4508]

Subscribed. Such liquid effortless playing!

[@dieguitoargalpha]

Ever nice lessons.Keep it playing!

[@ebaykevin]

Great job breaking that down and showing the applications.

[@ahchv]

Awesome lesson thank you keep them coming !!

[@antoninosalles91]

thanks for your greatest lessons. you are a great teacher.

[@phillippeharris5557]

Great lesson!!! I really enjoy how you break things down and how you get a lot of mileage out of different stickings

[@mikezes]

As always, well explained and well executed! Thank you Steve!

[@drumdalf]

thank you for your explanation and examples!

[@markroberts3277]

Fantastic, Steve.Can't thank you enough for this.

[@ioannisagriodimos9054]

Man i got to say, since i saw your video i play ideas like these all the time, it came so natural to me. Thanks a lot , great content!

[@nellodandrearicchi2708]

Thanx Steve, very interesting things and super execution! 🤟🤟

[@Coin3103]

Nice ideas and excellent sounding drums !

[@sanityinaseaofmadness7353]

I've been watching you for a while Steve. You were always competent and better than I am, but it's been awesome watching you get *really* good. This lesson is a great example of how (I think) your playing has improved: it's slick, relaxed and creative. I'm totally practicing this - thanks for adding to my drumming vocabulary :)

[@Marreroortiz]

Thanks for your time and videos! Gos bless you and your family!

[@chrisa6836]

Steve, as usual, just brilliant.

[@1life2pono]

You make it looks so easy and so relaxed and an easy to understand teaching method. Absolutely wonderful! Thank you!

[@AlexRamirezDrummer]

Great quality stuff! Thank you very much for sharing it!!!!

[@adambloodfist3368]

It’s been a long time since I first caught your playing on the original blush-dah video, but your playing still blows me away everytime.

[@steveames5797]

Your playing is top-notch! Subbed.

[@yarpyarp85]

Wow! Great lesson!

[@richspicer7818]

Awesome fill...Love it!

[@jodywhite1971]

You incredibly smooth technique. Thank you for the video on a pretty classic chop. It revived some ideas and gave me some new ones!

[@davidwilcox9944]

Awesome pattern! Going to work on this!

[@mikeking4666]

Hey Steve thanx man! Picked up so much from yur vids that's stuck that I actually can use practically. Practice practice no easy way.

[@pdvirus]

Excellent fill. I use the same sticking, the difference is I play the kick as the last note. so it's RlrllK. Will try this as well.

[@drewgithinji]

Nice.. please do a lesson on left foot independence