If you're running into roadblocks getting your Paradiddles up to speed, I've got some great tips to help you break through the barrier! www.grantdrums.com/home
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@larryemas22673 ай бұрын
I remember for years starting in 1984 playing the stick control book over and over.
@mtb_hucker3 ай бұрын
An awesome book for building hand technique!
@andersdo29254 ай бұрын
When I was 9 I practiced every day - EVERY day! That was my system! 😁 Every with a system! Relax, don’t tighten your grip, and be patient! It will come with a little bit of blood sweat and tears!
@grantcollins4 ай бұрын
That's Awesome! Yes, being relaxed and patient are definitely are definitely part of the journey.
@MaartenVHelden4 ай бұрын
Those are really good tips. Never realised that about the volume of the doubles in between! That's gonna be a key to get a step further. Thanks!
@grantcollins4 ай бұрын
Yes, the low volume doubles seem to be something not everyone is familiar with. I’ll do a video on these as they’re such a vital ingredient to playing with dynamics. Glad you liked the tips!
@steffenbalzer_on_drums3 ай бұрын
Great lesson and really helpful tips. Thank you, Grant!
@grantcollins3 ай бұрын
Thanks Steffen. Great to hear it was helpful. Have fun with your Paradiddles!
@JasonSmith-ot5pq4 ай бұрын
I have been struggling with the ghosted double notes and this video is just what i needed. Thanks
@grantcollins4 ай бұрын
That's awesome Jason! Have fun with them :).
@alwilliams19976 ай бұрын
Great lesson Grant, cheers
@grantcollins6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it and I hope it helps you get your paradiddles faster!
@benaberry5786 ай бұрын
Good to see ya Grant
@grantcollins5 ай бұрын
Right back at you :)
@akagordon4 ай бұрын
The method used by drum corps to build strength, control, and speed with rudiments is rudimental breakdowns. Just like singles or doubles may be focused on by one hand, we can do the same with rudiments. Practicing this way, with a metronome, from slow tempos to fast allows for easy analysis to detect errors in playing as well as a good workout. It's generally easy find plenty of these exercises for individual rudiments free online. Alternatively, Bill Bachman wrote a book called "Rudimental Logic" that chronicles all the PAS rudiments, plus a few common in drum corp.
@grantcollins4 ай бұрын
I'm totally with you on the isolation of the hands as I demonstrate in the clip. I was introduced to this concept after watching Jeff Queen's VHS (many years ago:). It was such a clear and easy way to get things working. I love what Bill does too!
@SteveCrooksScratch3 ай бұрын
Nicely done - helpful!
@grantcollins3 ай бұрын
Thanks Steve! I hope it helps you to get your paradiddles up to the next level.
@tmaddrummer5 ай бұрын
Great tips Grant! (new sub). That's a beautiful set up behind you!
@grantcollins5 ай бұрын
Thanks for subscribing :). Yes, it's an awesome kit! There's a tour of it on my channel if you wanted to see everything that's in the set up. Have an awesome day!
@williamheckman45974 ай бұрын
Great Tip!
@grantcollins3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@JLThisisMe5 ай бұрын
Outstanding insight. I see a lot of videos that focus on upstroke and downstroke for the paradiddle -- and, of course they're important as well -- but I would be willing to bet it's the control of the double stroke that holds most people back. I know it does in my case. Thanks for this.
@grantcollins5 ай бұрын
Thanks Jonathan. Yes, it's definitely the hurdle most of most students have with the control of the doubles. I hope it helps!
@JLThisisMe5 ай бұрын
Me too. This has long been a source of frustration for me. @@grantcollins
@davemieze90215 ай бұрын
It all starts with sticks and a pad and rudiments. It’s easy to pick out a drummer that didn’t take this path. Thank you sir.
@grantcollins5 ай бұрын
Ah, you get it!
@jc3drums9166 ай бұрын
A couple other things I found to look out for are 1) the transition from accent to diddle - making sure you're in full control of the rebound from the accent, and 2) not being late on the upstroke. The first inversion, which puts the diddle in the opposite hand as the accent, and combines the diddle with the upstroke, is much easier for me.
@grantcollins6 ай бұрын
That's great that you are doing the inversions! I love mixing the inversions together to change up the accents and create different phrasing. Enjoy your paradiddles!
@ashcurt665 ай бұрын
What???
@grantcollins5 ай бұрын
Exactly! @@ashcurt66
@alwilliams19976 ай бұрын
Could you do a lesson on the best way to practice your doubles on all surfaces? including toms
@grantcollins6 ай бұрын
Great suggestion and I'll add it to my list!
@thatboiewanc164514 күн бұрын
Unpopular opinion: you dont need this, just do fast singles/doubles
@grantcollins14 күн бұрын
Fast singles/double rock! A paradiddle is just singles and doubles so we're all together on this!
@JoeyRam.5 ай бұрын
The other hand goes when the first one finished the 4 beats?
@grantcollins5 ай бұрын
You still need to play the paradiddle sticking; RLRR LRLL. If you break it down, each hand plays the same rhythm. When you get them up to speed individually, it’s a matter of applying that same technique and putting the hands together. I hope that helps!
@hauntedhose4 ай бұрын
It’s tricky to incorporate the bounce in between normal strokes 🤔
@grantcollins4 ай бұрын
Yes, It can take a bit of time but that's part of the journey. You can practice them individually first to be super comfy with the bounce strokes, so that they will be easier to combine with the normal strokes.
@muffinman43536 ай бұрын
I seem to play them faster when I switch to conventional grip...
@grantcollins5 ай бұрын
I also play traditional grip and you can definitely get them up to top speed with this grip. The same principle applies for using the multiple bounce doubles when it gets faster. Enjoy!
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@grantcollins5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@garyasmussen72135 ай бұрын
My question is : why?
@grantcollins5 ай бұрын
Of course it's always a personal decision. I have many students wanting to play their paradiddles in different songs but are challenged getting to the tempo. This tip helps them develop the skill they need to execute it so they can use them in their music for grooves and fills.