How To Play a Drum Roll | Stephen Taylor Drum Lesson

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How To Play a Drum Roll | Stephen Taylor Drum Lesson

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One of the biggest questions I get from new drummers is how to drum roll. Specifically, how to play a clean double stroke drum roll. This lesson will teach you the mechanics of a good drum roll, how to increase drum roll speed, and a link to a free program I have on increasing your drum roll speed.
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Hats:
16" EFX Crash on top
16" K Light Top Hat on bottom
18" Kerope Crash
22" K Custom Dark Complex Ride
22" Renaissance Ride
Drums:
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Sticks:
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Drumheads:
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Response 2 on toms batter
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@StephenTaylorDrums 5 жыл бұрын

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@tuesdaygrace1138 4 жыл бұрын

Lol

@TheRoseCurse 3 жыл бұрын

I don't even have cymbals...I don't have drums

@mitchb77 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheRoseCurse Because he stole them

@dannyclappperton4393 4 ай бұрын

This is sooo hard I’ve been drumming for 11 years and still can’t do it I don’t understand

@matt1267 4 жыл бұрын

I have been trying to get doubles for like a year and after watching this I said what the hell and got it in like 20 min. Something just clicked. Thanks so much

@StephenTaylorDrums 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that Matt!

@matt2362 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Man!

@insane_animator122 2 ай бұрын

Same

@thalloutboy 5 жыл бұрын

This takes me back to high school when I would sit in the back of the room and get yelled at by the director for practicing doubles on a pad while everyone else was playing.

@thalloutboy 5 жыл бұрын

That and one hand rolls. I would just go up to the snare and alternate hands practicing one hand rolls until I got kicked off.

@bradleestone5344 5 жыл бұрын

😄 💛 👍

@BryanMartinez751 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@ObliviousTeenager 2 жыл бұрын

Same here haha good times

@TheUnQuake 5 жыл бұрын

DAAAMN clean doubles

@StephenTaylorDrums 5 жыл бұрын

Isak Rousk thank you my friend 🙏🏼

@theevildrummingsithlord1492 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a self taught drummer. I have a lot of rhythmic experience from playing the tabla (Indian percussion instrument), and my way of learning was by playing to songs and applying what I learned in tabla to drums. I don't feel the best technically - I can't do all sorts of crazy chops and fills that easily now. It seems that this would be a great way to get started in that direction and learn more over time.

@tkenyon1988 4 жыл бұрын

I am in the same situation - Just bought a kit again, comes in couple days and rather than just go at it again with my old sytle of playing and learning, i am concentrating on becoming technically tighter (i lack a lot of the basic fundamentals that can't be picked up by just learning to play a long to tracks)

@theevildrummingsithlord1492 4 жыл бұрын

@@tkenyon1988 I see. Good luck with it!

@janvanaartrijk9673 10 ай бұрын

Great lesson. No showing off. The intention is to learn other people how to do this. Thank you very much.

@teacup2579 3 жыл бұрын

I like how I started using my sisters drum pad while she was gone just to mess around and see what I could do and eventually I got this down I guess but I watched this video and then realized- “oh- I already taught myself?- how- how literally how-“ and I was so confused yet proud of myself 😂

@davisknight7078 5 жыл бұрын

The 30 Days To Better Doubles works! And it's FREE!!! Put in the practice time and you won't regret it. Stephen Taylor is the real deal.

@StephenTaylorDrums 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Davis. Glad 30 Days helped you so much

@michaelyakson9953 3 жыл бұрын

He,s the stuff for be true

@ElvisRocking1 5 жыл бұрын

Wow. You impress me everyday. Back then i had quit drumming for x reasons but you would always upload videos that answered my questions and motivated me to play again. Recently i was thinking about how to do a proper drum roll technique and BAM, here you are. Thanks for everything.

@StephenTaylorDrums 5 жыл бұрын

Rocket__ so glad anything I’ve ever done has given you inspiration. And you’re more than welcome.

@MrGorgar66 5 жыл бұрын

I can only recommend that series. It had helped me so much. Not in 30 days, but this was my decision.

@renjo12 5 жыл бұрын

@@StephenTaylorDrums thanks man. U helped a lot, but where r the the rudamint to play them easier? Thanks, R3N

@omens_slays 4 жыл бұрын

Just now getting into drumming at 33 years old. I've always wanted to but finally got a practice pad and have been starting with tons of rudiments to try and get better.

@StephenTaylorDrums 4 жыл бұрын

No better time than now to jump in!

@georgekondylis6723 2 ай бұрын

33 is young! I started at 49. 60 now and playing clubs, parties and weddings.

@edwhite7475 5 жыл бұрын

i just realized how close your name is to Steven Tyler...lol......but i bet you get that ALL the time- lol wow...out of ALL the videos ive watched on Moeller and doubles...DOZENS of them, THIS is THE best one EVER.....i am learning that EVERYTHING on drums is muscle memory, and you CANNOT go fast without going painfully and agonizingly slow FIRST.....AND using a pad....i gotta get a hard one like that....im wearing mine out.... THANK YOU for doing what you DO-

@muttbutt424 4 жыл бұрын

No one - KZfaq recommended at 12 AM - yes you like drum, yes?

@nadjakoenders5856 3 жыл бұрын

is that a chamberlain from dark chrystal reference because I read it in his voice

@brian96597 5 жыл бұрын

Problem I’ve always ran into practicing this is a pad just ain’t the same as doing so on a snare drum. Seems rebound is always more ample on the pad. When possible, spend as much time practicing this on the snare as well!

@benmills1837 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic advice!

@thalloutboy 5 жыл бұрын

brian96597 I always tried to get practice in on a snare, but there’s always someone there to yell at me for being too loud. In high school it was my classmates, in college my roommates, now it’s my neighbors. I can never win.

@jasmincastillo9969 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate this man because he teaches me more than my band teacher that was and graduated playing percussion and has a band but doesn't know how to teach so thank you very much sir

@martymartinez81 Ай бұрын

I don’t have my own set yet but I played my buddy just to mess around and I always struggle with this so super helpful

@rbnzo25 Жыл бұрын

1:25 it feels so cool to know what you’re talking about. I don’t know why I waited so long to start learning drums. Learning this drumroll is so fun

@Nmdixon-cu7vm 3 жыл бұрын

I know this is an old video but I just wanted to stop give my thanks for this video. I grew up before the internet really took off and you’d have to pay someone for information like this. My uncle was a master at playing the drums and always wondered about the “magic” of certain techniques. I saw this video and bought a practice pad and sticks and started practicing this. After just a few days I’m starting to get better. My biggest flaw is that I’m right handed and boy you have to be fluid in both hands. I actually do really good with my right hand because of it being dominant and having really good dexterity in it. My left hand, when I first started, was like trying to hold a stick with a brick for a hand. I subbed to your channel and I’m hoping I get really good at this. Thank you.

@StephenTaylorDrums 3 жыл бұрын

I'm really grateful for the internet in some respects. This is one of them. Makes my day to know it helped that much my friend!

@siralleycat9141 8 ай бұрын

I remember my music teacher in jr. high having drummers practice that. I wasn't a drummer at the time, but I remember him telling them "mama papa, mama papa".

@ohoto3896 2 жыл бұрын

you are an excellent teacher

@StephenTaylorDrums 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@mandersmanders 4 жыл бұрын

As a first-time learning drummer, 3:07 gave me...pleasure.

@kyleleonard2246 Жыл бұрын

Perfect description 👌

@sheryllynrivera6391 Жыл бұрын

I just started yesterday on my very first drum lesson. I just subscribed. Thank you! 🙏

@mafalda7647 4 жыл бұрын

Wow!! This is gonna help me soooo much! Thanks for making this 30day program free! I love you man

@StephenTaylorDrums 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it’s gonna help!

@marcelomeirelles4096 5 жыл бұрын

You're the best stephen! Please teach the closed roll i have no idea how to get them

@bradleestone5344 5 жыл бұрын

I had to watch this again just to see how you're holding the sticks. Subscribed.

@dehypnotizer 3 жыл бұрын

You're very sympathetic guy. Thanks!

@alexthompson8909 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephen! Some instruction videos seem like a chance for the creator to show their talent or how much they know but this felt like a genuine attempt to help fellow drummers. Can’t wait to practice now

@mattytee4514 5 жыл бұрын

Simple yet effective... and elegant. Can vouch for the 30 day to better doubles. Easy to follow and u will notice progress right away

@David-cx3fc 3 жыл бұрын

Just got a snare drum pad for Christmas and realized I needed proper instructions lol This helped so much, thanks!

@benatsea1 4 жыл бұрын

I a 46 years old, ordered a practice pad due to arrive tomorrow, I am very exited to learn to play the drums, and it looks like I found the right teacher.

@StephenTaylorDrums 4 жыл бұрын

Let me know how I can help!

@benatsea1 4 жыл бұрын

@@StephenTaylorDrums Thank you I will do. I going to enroll in your online classes asap

@remygaron8311 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome on every level thanks👏👏🥁🥁🇨🇦🇨🇦

@Huntarding66 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Stephen, I've just downloded it. Gotta keep it grooving.

@blueshark928 5 жыл бұрын

Great lesson Stephen. Thank you for posting. Developing doubles reminds me of my golfing days and the pursuit of the perfect swing. Developing both takes a long time and alot of practice. At least drum sticks are cheaper than buckets of balls.

@andddyw88 5 жыл бұрын

Being able to speak and read when doing double stroke roll really helped my speed, I've gone from 120bpm to 200bpm ina few weeks

@ezek7 Жыл бұрын

I just found Stephen's channel and subscribed. Thank you, Stephen for being very generous and helpful to us.

@StephenTaylorDrums Жыл бұрын

So glad to have you hanging with me!

@edwardbradshaw8523 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all you do for the craft, a true inspiration.

@davidhellyer5353 5 жыл бұрын

I'm hitting the pause button now to run over to my set and practice these!

@Strellock 5 жыл бұрын

3:53 "Stir the pot"! :D Buddy Rich used to do that; but definitely not as an exercise!

@CamBaldeon 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks! I’m a guitar player not a drummer, I practiced for a few hours after watching this aaand now I’m a drummer.

@user-bu6ng6lp6x 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video

@joshuafitzgerald3311 3 ай бұрын

Love the accent wall behind you! Let me know if you want to replace it!

@lightfootmusick 5 жыл бұрын

I am finally in another band, I don't know the name though. Rock on for ever !

@lucaswedderburn Жыл бұрын

You’re a very helpful man thank you

@betterguitarthanyesterday3232 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Stephen!! As begginer this technique has been driving me insane with frustration!! I think I had an "ah ha!!" moment. I couldn't understand what was meant by bounce. I thought you had to let gravity just drop the stick which made absolutely no sence to me because speed would be completely governed by terminal velocity!!! I knew there was something else going on. I got so frustrated with my friend who was trying to teach me saying "You JUST bounce the sticks" I whacked him with the sticks!! 😂

@pozzeethedrummer8449 3 жыл бұрын

This is so amazing......I think now I will try on the same ....thanks for this video

@VegetabIeMan 5 жыл бұрын

The circular motion derives as the Whip Cream roll Buddy Rich learned from the New Orlean drummers. That style of roll has been around for a hundred years now.

@StephenTaylorDrums 5 жыл бұрын

PanchoPlant sure, totally agree. I lived and gigged in NOLA for 3 years so I’m very familiar. And that circular motion is very common in creating a smooth buzz roll (something the drummers down there are insanely good at). But, it is much harder to get a consistent and even double stroke roll by adding a whipping, circular motion. Ive listened and studied most of the drummers from that area. And if you go in to a drum line situation, orchestral, etc. you need to know how to perform a traditional double stroke roll. So when I teach, we start with the basic mechanics as I broke out here. Learning hybrid ways of rolling later down the road is great. But they help little if you can’t play an even double stroke roll. Circular motions will only compound the issue at the start. building off of a good foundation is also key. Great discussion though.

@Dan1loBC 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing video! Something that always bugged me when going for RRLL stuff was people telling me "you have to aim to make your Rs sound the same as your Ls", but in this video we can clearly differentiate one side from the other. I also reckon that due to a lot of subtle differences (like where exactly we end up hitting the drums, angle, acoustics), it SHOULD be incredibly hard to have the same sound from the two different strokes. Not to mention the difference in thee drumsticks themselves. So my biggest question is: should we really aim for that "same sound" feeling? Or should we focus on our subjective power and tempo more? (on that regard, I think the latter is better than the former ^^, but I want to hear more ideas!)

@StephenTaylorDrums 5 жыл бұрын

DanBC people differ on their opinion with this. Although I’ve never heard a drummer whole left sounded like their right. I think you should strive for evenness in your rolls. But to me, your hands will sound different because they are different. I tried for years to have my right sound like my left and vice versa. But they are different hands and they will sound slightly different. That being said, the goal is a smooth and even roll. Good discussion though and one I’ve thought a lot on.

@Dan1loBC 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Cheers!!!@@StephenTaylorDrums

@kstogie 5 жыл бұрын

If your hands sound very distinctly different, something is off. Everyone is weaker with one hand and you may be closing the diddle or getting a weak second stroke with the weak hand. Focusing on smooth, open, and even strokes will help the hands sounds similar enough. A good open double stroke should sound like a single stroke of the same tempo. If they don't, you are likely having the above mentioned problems (closed diddles and/or weak second stroke).

@aanderson714 2 жыл бұрын

this video is very helpful. thanks for the tips!!!

@tomerix51 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Steven!Great lesson,as allways!I have struggled whit many basic things so long.That now i think its time to change.So Thank you!

@Elwrt455 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome drum roll tutorial

@StephenTaylorDrums 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@areaboy777 5 жыл бұрын

Great lesson, thanks.

@gilesmohammed1994 3 жыл бұрын

this helped me so much i just wanna thank you by the way i love you videos

@StephenTaylorDrums 3 жыл бұрын

Makes my day to hear that my friend!

@tiphaineluccy3795 4 жыл бұрын

wonderful job. Drums are great. 💞

@chuymtzquiroz5844 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you a lot! I'm a beginner drummer and this really helps

@jackgrasseljilljensen3076 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Sunnyxyclips 5 ай бұрын

I would like the classes for doubles, please.

@soulrockacpadman 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this free lesson. I really appreciate it.

@StephenTaylorDrums 5 жыл бұрын

Solrac Daplas you’re more than welcome my friend

@apolloeliascreed82 5 жыл бұрын

Great lesson

@johnjayjones7467 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@StephenTaylorDrums 4 жыл бұрын

You bet

@zkoziejdudytraba 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not a drummer at all but the speed of the doubles fascinates the shit out of me!

@pameladiez4933 3 жыл бұрын

A great lesson.thank you.🎊🌟🎉🤪😁💡🤘

@georgefraga4262 5 жыл бұрын

Ha! Worked on dbl and triple strokes yesterday on pad. Gonna look for your Dbl video or send me a link. Good lesson

@MitchellCollardPercussion 5 жыл бұрын

This is such a great video! Amazing explanation and broken down process. Just shared it to one of my young beginning students. Thanks for making this!

@thetruth156real3 3 жыл бұрын

He’d got on with my Misses this bloke,,,

@marie-eveblais6731 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful

@andreumateulamas 5 жыл бұрын

THAT WAS SO COOL.

@declanwrightmusic 5 жыл бұрын

0:51 Hey Stephen! A video for troubleshooting your open rolls would be amazing!

@StephenTaylorDrums 5 жыл бұрын

Declan Wright got one already filmed and coming

@redrum567 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation and demonstration 🎼 \m/ 😎 Thank you.

@StephenTaylorDrums 5 жыл бұрын

You bet!

@markwoldin162 Жыл бұрын

Thank ypu, Sthephen. Can you re-up the 30 min exercise?

@jdurfer 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephen

@StephenTaylorDrums 5 жыл бұрын

Mike James - Drummer, Regina, Canada you bet Mike

@clinton8318 3 жыл бұрын

Can anybody tell me what pad hes using in the video I cant seem to find it in the description?

@kyariscar 4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much !!!!!

@whoopTTV 2 жыл бұрын

Wow

@SewardWriter 3 жыл бұрын

1. If I start learning with chopsticks on convenient flat surfaces, how much trouble will I have moving to sticks? 2. I have arthritis in every joint (genetic disorder thing). Is it a bad sign that a few minutes causes me pain and joint fatigue, or is that normal for beginners? Thank you so much! I've wanted to learn drums for a good 40 years, and I'm trying with what I've got.

@Stars-wk5ie 2 жыл бұрын

Hope I’m not too too late to responding. (I’ve been a percussionist for about 7 years now) 1. Even with no experience moving drumsticks isn’t too difficult but since you’ve been practicing that way you should already have it down. Obviously though the drum sticks are going to be a bit heavier and bigger so those should be about the only differences. 2. it was pretty normal for me to get pain in my wrists when I was starting off but you should become numb to that pain pretty quickly.

@graemeozzie2251 Жыл бұрын

This is helpful but I the actual wrist technique was not given much time in this video. I'm still struggling with understanding that. There's a LOT of mechanics going on that I think a seasoned drummer might just take for granted. What exactly does "bounce" mean? How exactly are the fingers used? The stick hold, grip firmness at different stages of the strokes. I'd like to see an intense focus on that hand technique the same way guitarists deep dive into pick angles, wrist movement etc.

@handler803 5 жыл бұрын

I dunno if its your thing but can you do a lesson on "hip hop grooves"? I know it isn' t every drummer's cup of tea but its something interesting and fun to learn

@tuesdaygrace1138 4 жыл бұрын

I play the flute but I'm also interested in the drums because my dad is really good at it

@milanasonn 3 жыл бұрын

Where my female drummers at? Like or comment. Also dude, THANK YOU IM IN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND WANNA IMPRESS MY BAND TEACHER

@StephenTaylorDrums 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@BryanMartinez751 3 жыл бұрын

So true me too

@Justme77400 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not a drummer but I love doing drum rolls. On pots and pans, with wooden spoon handles. LOL!!

@twone0445 5 жыл бұрын

This is what my band teacher was talking about

@panthaganiraja6945 3 жыл бұрын

Brother I have problem to play rolls can u show me individual for steps

@Totaldeltako 2 жыл бұрын

I can't do it easily with my left hand. I have nerve damage making it hard to properly move my left hand so it will take a while before I can do it well

@chrismosquad1056 3 жыл бұрын

How do you get a better recoil on the drum head? I never feel like i get the bounce I get off of the pads.

@collincoolisGOATED 2 жыл бұрын

Shit my guy your a genius! I can’t thank you enough!!! 🔥 🙏

@StephenTaylorDrums 2 жыл бұрын

👊🏻

@collincoolisGOATED 2 жыл бұрын

👊🏻

@elliotlee9099 3 жыл бұрын

How should I hold the stick to get nice even bounces, and also one of my hands seems to be less bouncy...

@blazecomedyfilms707 2 жыл бұрын

,hw can learn how to role drums on multiple sounds

@purpleheartscott8553 4 жыл бұрын

Stephen, middle aged guy retired from military not to long ago. Wife getting me drum kit for Christmas, I’m a guitar player but wanna learn drums now. Is my best avenue to subscribe to your monthly program? Thanks.

@StephenTaylorDrums 4 жыл бұрын

That’s def one avenue that I would recommend. If you are wanting to take from me, yes, that’s the best avenue. I would be happy to have you in the program. Also, thanks for your service 👊🏻🙏🏼

@pulkit6000 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Sir, i just want to ask how to fix drag in double strokes. Whenever I try to play it fast i get a lot of drags in my left hand:(

@_wimza_7983 3 жыл бұрын

I have no drums, no sticks. I do have kids and they have play golf clubs i can take the heads off. Any tips?

@hansgrueber8169 5 жыл бұрын

I learned fast doubles by using the xlr port on the back of my head, same way I learned kung fu...so easy!!

@StephenTaylorDrums 5 жыл бұрын

Hans Grueber oh, for sure. The matrix changed my practice game for the better.

@Cookingkala_ 4 жыл бұрын

One of my stick has it's head taped a little bit. Can the accent problem occur due to that?

@areaboy777 5 жыл бұрын

What is a good BPM to start with? Thanks.

@StephenTaylorDrums 5 жыл бұрын

Ron Jean-Pierre super slow. 16th notes at 40 or 50 bpm. Once they’re even at that speed, increase by 2-3 bpm at a time. Stop when the doubles become uneven or inconsistent. Take the time to build a solid foundation. The speed comes naturally once you get the mechanics down with good technique.

@areaboy777 5 жыл бұрын

@@StephenTaylorDrums Thank you, bro, you da man.

@areaboy777 5 жыл бұрын

@@StephenTaylorDrums The video of the lesson is da bomb. Thanks it's going to help a lot.

@giftebuka2971 Жыл бұрын

Please 🙏 teach me

@josteinv.jordet257 4 жыл бұрын

What pad is that?

@thecorruptversion 5 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to download it, but when I click the link it appears "Error establishing a database connection".

@AlbinoJedi 5 жыл бұрын

Please help. I tried doing 8th note doubles just like you showed at 60bps and my left hand is hurting after a while. I thought I could go for an hour since 60 would be so slow and relaxed but my left hand won't let me rebound properly. Trying to do the relaxed motion you showed, the stick flops around and is on the verge of just dropping. It feels like it's too late to retrain my hand to hold a stick properly when I;m only 26 but it's felt the same way for years.

@StephenTaylorDrums 5 жыл бұрын

Albino173 you’ve got a technique issue. It’s both simple and complex. Simple because you know its technique. Complex because technique takes a while to work. I’ve got a full course on hand technique in the members area on my website if you need a resource.