What to Practice Ep. 10: Singles Between Hand & Foot

[@fadyrayes]

Its refreshing to see a solid drummer struggle through something.

[@BrandonScottDrums]

It’s real! We all struggle through things and have weaknesses. Not many people show it, but I’m not afraid to share it! It’s what real practice looks like.

[@kevinrichardson3961]

I agree. I understand even the best drummers struggle with something but it's cool to see the process to build to greatness

[@rhythmantic]

“Getting started “, yep that’s what it’s about, getting it accurate at the start. Your transparency is refreshing in how you reveal the process of learning a technique from the very beginning. Very appealing and human in scope and therefore it is encouraging, especially to beginning drummers.

[@BrandonScottDrums]

rhythmantic - Sal D'Amato Damn dude what a beautiful comment. Haha that’s exactly what I’m trying to convey with these videos. They’re not “lessons”, but instead an honest “Record” of the practice session and the issues I came across while learning something new. I’m glad people seem to be enjoying it and I plan on continuing to make more! Plus making these vids inspires me to practice new things as well so it’s a win for everybody. 😁🙏🏼

[@woody3650]

Besides seeing solid drummers struggle in practice mode. Which is very humble. Your a very funny dude. Love seeing new postings from you BS. Thank you!

[@BrandonScottDrums]

Jim Wood I try to keep it real man. Glad it is transparent. 🙏🏼 Thank you for watching!

[@DrumGalaxy]

This has always been one of the most "pain in the ass" exercises for me for years. So much work. Then trying to use it as a fill coming out of a groove and then back in on a dime is even more of a pain! Good stuff though. The tough stuff is always worth it.

[@dr.timschurig234]

Thank you, this is a very valuable lesson, because you don't present just the polished stuff like a lot of KZbin-drummers do. You show us how you struggle and fail - and how you solve your problems. Every beginner should watch this. And even the older guys like me can learn a lot.

[@BrandonScottDrums]

Dr. Tim Schurig I love sharing the process. Glad you are enjoying it! Thanks for watching.

[@dr.timschurig234]

Looking forward to new stuff, all the best from Germany.

[@CumulusSkies]

#1 I love watching you play. Your so smooth. #2 I also really like that you include your process and “mistakes” in your vids. It’s nice to see I’m not the only one with challenges and goofs on the set. Thanks, Brandon!🤘🏽

[@bradsullivan2298]

A very intense and creative challenge to practice! Thanks for sharing.

[@Dadedrums]

I always enjoy seeing drummers practicing, they always push me to practice a little bit more than I do!

[@johnrobinson8323]

Nice lesson Brandon! I'm now inspired to work on my floor tom bass drum singles! 🤣🥁

[@sunlit2590]

Nice! With all this recent free time I started practicing this last week on my electric kit, with the hi hat on the downbeat. I'm forced to use my left hand though because I hold the baby with my right arm lol. Good stuff!

[@kas36spires]

I’m on week 7 of this daily. Started it because I dig estepario. It’s been one of the most frustrating grinds of my drumming career. All I can say is keep track of your progress with a diary or video because the gains are so small there will be times when you don’t feel like you’re making progress even though you are getting tighter. Good luck everyone, stay strong 💪

[@nickfili9409]

Dude! I second Sal's sentiment, your vids are a ton of fun. It's like having a practice buddy to commiserate with while working out the things that require thousands of repetitions. Keep up the good work!

[@Heytones-1]

Love it. Keep these practice vids coming 👍

[@nelmergarcia9024]

Thank you for these videos! They really do help drummers like me that haven’t been to a school to actually practice something that will make us sound solid.

[@karriewallace110]

Another video where instead of helping the rest of us "get there' by breaking it down slowly, you're just basically showing off. You're really good though. Good for you! BRAVO 👏👏👏

[@chsemaphor]

After I found a good teacher, I don't have a "what to practice" problem anymore, lol. Great lesson! 💪

[@gitarphgcustom224]

Im just a beginner. I really love this. Thanks

[@serbantopolniceanu9716]

3:10 pure genius! I really felt that...

[@kariemE]

Can u do more of this please

[@YakLocal]

I truly enjoy your videos. Makes me want to practice more. Seeing you struggle and getting through and loving every second of it. Great stuff

[@MrMirks-lq1ti]

I love it and I get excited whenever I see your videos.

[@SimonRileyDrums]

Glad you made this video man! I REALLY need to work on this exercise. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@BrandonScottDrums]

Simon Riley Drums thanks for watching! 👊🏼

[@jolemite2639]

First saw this years ago in a solo Tony Royster Jr did in a video on YT and I was blown. For whatever reason I threw caution to the wind and set my benchmark at his speed which was insane. It took years to get there but the craziest thing for me is I can only achieve it going between (L hand R kick) or (R hand L kick). When I try it with the same limbs I bugger it up. Obviously, I still have work to do and your video has inspired me to sort my shit out. I REALLY like how you apply things in a groove and incorporate other techniques like 6 strokes & such into the lesson at hand. Really enjoy your vids man. Sorry for the long ass post and BIG THANKS.

[@onn.drummer]

RKRK. Eric Moore will be proud 💪❤️

[@benanderson5270]

Love the vid/lesson, my man. Also, congrats on getting a shout out from Gabe at Drumbeatsonline!

[@AlanDuffyDrums]

Great video Brandon, love your channel mate🤘🏻

[@BrandonScottDrums]

Alan Duffy Drums Thanks for watching bro! 👊🏼

[@ianburchall7966]

Haha I love it bro. I been working on this lately too, I really relate. Love that you are happy to show your weakness and laugh about it but work on it! Thank you 😊👌

[@Ashroyer86]

This vid was hilarious. Started the day laughing. 👍

[@roelkuiper9919]

Brandon, I really like the fun vibe of your videos and your self-effacing nature. Your edits and text inclusions always give me a good laugh. I’ve worked on this stuff too, it’s a pain in the ass, but I’ve seen it used by a few of my heroes, like Steve Smith and Vinnie. Btw, have you seen the clip that Gregg Bissonette did about Vinnie’s version of something similar? It’s a 16th note quad between all 4 limbs: RH LF LH RF, using a double pedal preferably, to get a nice full sound. Pretty challenging, but up to speed it sounds monstrous. Needless to say I don’t have it down. Works in triplet feel also and is actually a bit easier to master that way. Thanks for your lessons!

[@Usiv101]

Dude love it man😂

[@jonatancastano6268]

Excelente video, gracias

[@brucenguyen8343]

Another banger lesson 🙌

[@LukeDatema]

Love these lessons, man! Keep it up!

[@tReShertReSh]

Well structured mate! You inspired me to get back to it) I guess you can keep time on hat with left hand with ease. And it will add good layer)

[@BrandonScottDrums]

tReShertReSh you totally could do that! Your left hand isn’t really doing anything! Going to try that. OR you could play every 3rd 16th note w/ the left hand. 😱 Make a polyrhythm vibe! THINK OF THE OPTIONS!! Thanks for watching man.

[@stevenraparelli3396]

Strenuous workout with the 16th notes. Dialing up our blast beat stamina. Haha! Shout to all the metal drummers. Peace.

[@derekdpbbirkby]

Frame your CLINIC POSTER bro!! Awesome videos as always!

[@BrandonScottDrums]

Swaazi Arts I should! I need a frame haha

[@Arkdrums007]

Hey could you please make a video on how you tune and record drums what heads due you use your kit sounds amazing.

[@LorenScott69]

Here’s a five year-old video where he did talk about his gear and recording process. But, he’s definitely due to do an update, since at the end of that video he mentions that he just reached 1000 subscribers, and now he has over 60,000. So... ;). kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJ3SqZelf618bpo

[@theriphraff]

Know what I was just thinking... Dang, I can practice this today.

[@mrlurp]

Haha! Love this video man! Real!

[@rhinojimeneziii2750]

I'm.gonna practice this . i need it got back into drumming been away from playing drums for over 25 yrs bought old kit from a coworker and got my fire 🔥 😂 back and my inspiration from all kinds of musicians musical styles and drummers on KZbin videos . Anyways keep up great work bro .

[@BrandonScottDrums]

Crimson Rhino Jimenez III Now is a perfect time to practice again! Glad to hear you’re getting back into it!

[@afrohop]

I’m interested in foot technique while doing this (heel up/heel down), spring tension etc. Do faster tempos demand a shift in foot placement on the pedal? Could you touch on how you keep the dynamics consistent? Great stuff bro!

[@BobSchoepenjr]

From 4:00 you got it! ( I don’t yet). Playing a groove at 110 bpm and then implement your RKRK in between. Good idea👍🏾

[@MrDarkstar620]

Great presentation and practical nature of going through this. What's your foot technique in practicing this exercise?

[@BrandonScottDrums]

Christian Lee Honestly I’m not thinking about the foot too much. My heel is off the ground and at the higher tempos it is difficult to keep the volume up. Trying to strengthen the foot.

[@MrDarkstar620]

@@BrandonScottDrums Right on. Thank you Brandon.

[@traviskoh3318]

I click so fast. Thanks Brandon!

[@BrandonScottDrums]

TRAVIS KOH love you.

[@Damith140388]

This and R K L K is so good and soooooo freaking hard.

[@robvriens8812]

Awesome chop seems so easy but so hard to get it smooth and tight, right!?!

[@svtortuga8623]

Working on the same thing. I alternate between L and R hand on every quarter note. Also put HH on quarter notes. This silly thing is harder than it looks because the kick wants to migrate to the down beats.

[@bjbjbjFTW]

honestly check out El Estepario Siberiano, he`s an absolute beast at this and has some nice workouts on his instagram and youtube channel. Oh and great job Scott

[@BrandonScottDrums]

bjbjbjFTW he’s that crazy Spanish guy with the weight on his snare?!! HES FUCKING INSANE! So clean too... there’s some crazy cats out there...

[@LorenScott69]

Cool riffs that you created at the end there.

[@BrandonScottDrums]

Loren Scott thanks dad 🤗

[@shanilwicks7349]

Great job Brandon! I’ve been trying this for a sometime too after seeing Dave a Weckl and Vinnie Colauita play this super fast 🥵🥵🥵

[@luisfernando-mm3jt]

Nice work

[@jpipaj]

I suck so bad at this, thanks B good one ☝🏽

[@jayjay1drum1skate]

Were at the same speed man. RACE TO 180

[@BrandonScottDrums]

James Burgess You’re on!!! 👊🏼

[@MRRVADrums]

Sweet vid! Can I ask what mic setup you have and how you setup the interface to your MacBook?

[@giozenderan]

Que entrada! 👏🏼👍🏼

[@srikirangs]

Thank You!!

[@thedayones4918]

Awesome ty!

[@leozeros]

Try working on hand foot roll with alternating hands with reading Stick Control Book Patterns or try adding accents and ghosting in the roll. That’s what I’m into research ;-)

[@mikedakota]

Do a traditional grip vid

[@michelepantano]

I actually got good at this because i wanted to play the song "Naysayer" by Architects where the intro is basically fast alternating singles between hands and feet, you should try that even if you may not like the genre

[@BenjaminMScott]

Any tips on thinking of drum fills mid song?

[@BrandonScottDrums]

Ben._. Faded Maybe don’t think TOO hard... sometimes I often ruin fills by thinking too hard about them ahead of time. And it feels like that 4th bar is approaching and I get some kind of anxiety. I’ve learned to try and ignore it and just play. But you need to build up that vocabulary with your licks and what not that way you can let the mind flow... build a foundation of licks chops or whatever, and then learn to not think while playing. That’s the best I can explain it haha hope this helps! 🙏🏼

[@BenjaminMScott]

Brandon Scott great. Thanks!

[@shashwatrastogi3703]

@Brandon Scott help me I don't know why I have habit that if I try to mess with base like add one more beat my hihat stick just starts missing Bro how to get independent hand and leg

[@timsullivan2141]

Try throwing in a double on the right hand to end it. Will probably be easier at faster tempos.

[@Thayne2222]

This lick is the bane of my fucking existence

[@keithwilson9718]

Gregg Bissonette calls that the Bugga bugga bugga

[@BrandonScottDrums]

Keith Wilson sounds exactly like a bugga bugga bugga

[@miguelp.7602]

BRANDON´S GOT DRUMS

[@heinerbremer1895]

But ur playing 8th-notes at the beging or am I wrong?! Just 2 notes per beat... great idea though!!! 😷💕💪

[@namvuhoai5227]

Mann I just wanted to practice that and this video was coming out. Yeah!!

[@janzabel6760]

Strange!! Why don’t you start at 40 to 50 BPM. I practice that when playing bass. The microtiming boosts !

[@BrandonScottDrums]

Jan Zabel I’m too impatient for that hahaha I should though...

[@DrGray_Drummer]

I can think of 1, or 2 better ways. This should do the job though

[@JGBDYT]

What about left hand left foot Hate racism Love this vid btw

[@The33scap]

I expect 1 mil views from this, Brandon 🧐

[@BrandonScottDrums]

Kyle Wesson I anticipate 1.1 mil but who’s counting.

[@LorenScott69]

Kyle Wesson It would help if RKRK means something dirty in Portuguese, I’m guessing! ;) (Read the comments of the KRL video if you don’t catch this reference. Ha!)

[@musenbamiguez]

there's a guy, @elestepariosiberiano on instagram, who nails this, you should check it out

[@boobizzy4173]

🤣

[@jubeen1511]

Binod😭😭😭

[@caintherotking]

100th comment

[@benanderson5270]

Love the vid/lesson, my man. Also, congrats on getting a shout out from Gabe at Drumbeatsonline!

[@michelepantano]

I actually got good at this because i wanted to play the song "Naysayer" by Architects where the intro is basically fast alternating singles between hands and feet, you should try that even if you may not like the genre

[@BrandonScottDrums]

michele pantano Sounds intense haha I’ll check it out man! 👊🏼