Here is a lesson on the Traditional grip. Lots of you have asked for closeups of my left hand and I have addressed that here.
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@palfishessentials70422 жыл бұрын
Dear Rick, I have virtually no online footprint. No social media and I almost never sign into my KZfaq account. I think I have subscribed to maybe 3 or 4 channels. However I Gladly subscribe to your's. You are literally the best teacher on KZfaq. Many drum training videos are more show then substance. I salute you!
@snorhyveln Жыл бұрын
Same here 🇸🇪
@cristianmolina8637 Жыл бұрын
same here..
@totobs1Күн бұрын
word for word
@GregHurrell4 жыл бұрын
What a gem. KZfaq recommended this one to me a few weeks ago and I thought, "Gee, this is one of the clearest explanations of traditional grip I've seen", and Rick plays nicely. Then I got to the bit where he casually mentions making his own sticks and I think, "Woah, this guy is serious - I've never encountered anybody badass enough to make their own sticks". Then I start exploring the world of Rick Dior and I find he has videos on riveting cymbals, he's written a book, and has a huge backlog of great content published over years. What a teacher! I've spent so many hours watching drummers on KZfaq over the years and am quite amazed that I hadn't run across Rick until now. Thanks for the channel, Rick. It's great!
@rickdior4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words Greg and thanks for watching.
@spiratustreviso98853 жыл бұрын
This is the best explanation of Traditional grip I have ever seen. Thank you, Rick Dior! 5 Stars!!!
@SM-xt5gl2 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial Rick , I’m going back and trying to unlearn my bad habits . On a funny note , if your shirt buttons were solid black - you would look like your head and arms are floating or no body inbetween . Cheers
@davidmayse315 Жыл бұрын
Hey Rick, thanks for the refresher course, great information! I took my first drum lesson in 1967 while in the 5th grade, learning to play in the band orchestra. Your teaching took me back almost word for word the way I was first taught, I’m 67 years old and wondered if we are close to the same generation of drummers. Love the videos, keep them coming! David Mayse.
@rickdior Жыл бұрын
Hi David Going by your age we are of the same generation. The good old days! Thanks for watching.
@derrickholmes74164 жыл бұрын
This is great. Just what we beginners need to hear and see.
@markehm9412 ай бұрын
Thanks Rick. I appreciate making this public. 🙏
@richardburger3173 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Rick! Your channel has everything a Drummer is looking for to study. Normally I would have look in 4or 5 channels to look up topics I want to study. You are like a dictionary of Prercussion. Thanks again! God Bless!
@juniorwiley465610 ай бұрын
HAD to subscribe, excellent instruction and entertaining to hear the effortless chops, really shows the power inherent in the traditional grip for me.
@deppurple7002 жыл бұрын
2 words describe your technique " holy crap" many many many many hours of practicing right there my friend
@MrPetedrums4 жыл бұрын
Excellent demonstration! Thank you very much
@Kiko-we3td3 жыл бұрын
I haven't seen a simpler, deeper, and better explanation than this one among the plethora of videos I have seen about traditional grip. Thank you sir!
@jacksmith504514 күн бұрын
Fantastic explanation
@stevenelson35404 жыл бұрын
Rick, beautifully clear explanation & demonstration .. Thank you so much, man .
@dariodentino52793 жыл бұрын
A gem indeed. This is the best single video i have encountered on trad grip. Thank you!
@templejazz823 жыл бұрын
Rick, I just found your videos, and my god, this is the best percussion instructional series on the internet. The fact that you are just giving this information away for free is amazing. I would pay for this content. Thank you so much.
@clevermedia3 жыл бұрын
The Rolls Royce of drumming videos. Beautifully shot video and Rick’s explanations and demonstrations convey the overall concept and fine detail better than anyone.
@rickdior3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Clive I really appreciate your comment.
@dominikteyke53563 жыл бұрын
Best video on the topic of developing left hand in traditional grip by far.... again by far!!! Thanks Mr. Dior
@mattryan688610 ай бұрын
This is a fantastic resource for traditional grip. I will save and recommend this video. I’ve been working on traditional grip myself to badly emulate Levon Helm
@simonpaa90863 жыл бұрын
Thx. Watched a few videos on traditional grip. This one gave me the best understanding and fastes progress and success.
@johndiraimo14444 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rick .. this is such a great video.
@tmaddrummer Жыл бұрын
Rick, the content you demonstrate and the quality of this video is second to none. I think about how I first started on the drum pad at Summer School when I was about 9, and that was some 60 years ago. I took lessons, I learned how to read, and I played until around 71, and soon into the military I went. Life happens, I met my wife 51 years ago and we were soon married. I found myself dashboard drumming for the next 30 years and I really needed to play again. Christmas 2001, I got a kit, and I re-entered my drumming journey. I found that so many thing had changed during my drumming hiatus, and it was overwhelmingly fun getting back into drumming. Now I'm battling the effects of career injuries and age, and my hearing loss is really hard to deal with at times for me. I once heard you say "We don't retire, we just play until we can't play anymore" or words to that effect, and as far as I'm concerned, that is me, and I will play until I give up the ghost. Thanks and Blessings Rick, your lessons mean a lot to me, and I truly enjoy just watching you play. I hope to meet you some day!
@rickdior Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this I always enjoy reading your comments
@jauntyj3257 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Rick. You are the best on KZfaq!
@Chevyteddy4 жыл бұрын
Really great explanation of Trad.Grip. Best I've ever seen! It motivates to go on and dive deeper in! Tnx. for this vid.
@crobar_3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Finally found a great explanation. Been playing match grip for 11 years now and I've always wanted to get proficient at traditional.
@gman20133 жыл бұрын
Very informative, great video! At almost 60 I’m going take up drums...a bucket list thing. I love jazz drumming!
@lochday4 жыл бұрын
Best explanation I have heard and seen to date, esp as regards the 3 stroke roll in traditional grip : 2 bounces and one clinch (thumb plus bottom finger). Bravo and thanks :)
@MatthewBishopCounsellor2 жыл бұрын
Really helpful, Rick - thanks so much.
@blakek5llak5la4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, very helpful!
@reesehsu55774 жыл бұрын
After watching the vid once and playing through some of the exercises and fixing my technique I already sound better! Thanks!
@rickdior3 жыл бұрын
Hi Reese That's great! Thanks for watching
@rondeangelis73844 жыл бұрын
thankx for excellent video on this topic. so important to learn correctly. btw, i use cooperman which at persimmon, but due to supply and realiable matching they gave switched to hickory also. tim genis leggiero firth stick has a nice barrel tip also
@joshuaallen73852 жыл бұрын
Hi Rick, super helpful tutorial! I just realized that my issue with traditional grip is the action of the two bottom regulator fingers. Although I do incorporate them in clinching, I haven’t yet been able to get them to engage in that circular motion, which seems key. Thank you!
@gustavoborchert3 жыл бұрын
Excellent lesson. Regarding the type of wood, I loved those old Vic Firth Bolero (I still have a couple), which were made with completely different wood than the ones nowadays. Best...
@BRANDRUMZ2 ай бұрын
Awesome video!
@electraluxx3 жыл бұрын
This is a fantastic lesson for traditional grip. I am a lifetime traditional grip player. This lesson really pointed out a some ways I can improve my grip. Thank you!
@rickdior3 жыл бұрын
Glad the video will help you Thanks for writing
@barakdrums3 жыл бұрын
thank you master, this is priceless. very clear, professional, fun and relaxing to all levels
@brianstooksbury453 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for explaining this fully with great detail. I have been trying to learn traditional grip and now I am getting into rolls with it. This will definitely make me faster. Thanks again.
@rickdior3 жыл бұрын
Hi Brian Glad I was able to help Rick
@daviddylanharris2 жыл бұрын
Great lesson. Thanks
@csomi692 жыл бұрын
The Man with the best hand technic ín the business!
@TheQuestion313 жыл бұрын
Thank you, this helped out my doubles a lot!
@chappydrums3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rick!
@frednovaes58883 жыл бұрын
Great class!!!!! TY
@petegonewild2022 Жыл бұрын
What a great teacher!
@rickdior Жыл бұрын
Thank you Pete
@ricardoe.aliceanatal22872 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this Mr. Dior. I would really love to take lessons with you.
@snorhyveln Жыл бұрын
Great video.. I mean there's a lot out there but this one 'sticks' out!
@TheMASDrummer3 жыл бұрын
Those sticks look very interesting.
@stevenwiedel31227 ай бұрын
I’m a sixty year old musician and a one year old novice drummer. This is the best KZfaq tutorial I’ve seen. It’s hard to find a good teacher. Where are you located? I’m in southern Oregon. Any teacher recommendations? I’ll continue to follow your videos, although I think it would be beneficial to have feedback first person. Thank you for this excellent video tutorial. Sincerely-
@Mudge073 жыл бұрын
The 1/3 point (approx) on the stick is where it’s natural fulcrum exists. Best way to check it out is that you get the most tip bounces at or very near gripping that place. This applies to all grips.
@scenicacoustic9533 жыл бұрын
Great video and helpful for my homework. I had a fantastic one to one online lesson earlier this week to. Thanks, Rick. Look forward to my next lesson.
@leviszendro3 жыл бұрын
So amazing video (all of them!)...i am re learning this as I have been taught the trad technique differently an never worked well.. so far is going ok but the bottom two fingers... just doesn't come with the right motion. :( thank you for these amazing video lessons!
@GSA_Drums2 жыл бұрын
Thankyou 👍😎
@michaelinglis8516 Жыл бұрын
This was truly very helpful for me. Im a guitar player of 20 years who finally picked up drumming around 7 years ago. Luckily i got to skip the phase where i didn't practicing routinely that i went through in my first few years of playing guitar lol. Its easier to learn new instruments when youve already taught yourself one i suppose. So ive been playing matched grip the whole time. And its like this, I naturally gravitated towards heel toe as my bass drum technique cause it felt right. But i knew the slide technique would add a new tool to use to broaden my technical and musical abilities only slide was very difficult for me to learn. For some reason it just didnt click and i thought maybe it was my longboard but a couple years ago the lightbulb went off and i finally got the slide technique down. Now I fluidly move between heel toe and slide and neither negates the usefulness of the other entirely. Some things are easier to play with heel toe and some with slide. Point being i have a feeling this will be the same with matched vs traditional. And like with the slide technique ive found traditional grip difficult to get a feel for. But when you broke down the 3 (or 4 if you want to get specific) playing positions i was instantly able to relate them to German, American and French grip and how in reality they are all fluid with one another. So now i have a much better understanding of how to properly utilize traditional grip and i can perform each position. So now as i practice each one ill work on fluidly moving between them. Anyways, this was a great lesson that instantly helped me and gave me a better understanding that with serve as a guide while i continue to work on my traditional grip. Thank you!
@rickdior Жыл бұрын
Hi Michael Thats good news with your foot technique. You might want to try to find a good local teacher who plays the trad. grip well to help you. Lots of things can go wrong with that grip and you will most likely need feedback from someone who knows how to play it so you don't develop any bad habits. Playing the traditional grip wrong over a long period of time can injure your wrist and elbow.
@phil-nz5nh2 жыл бұрын
Very nice 👍
@ourbrightnewworld4 жыл бұрын
great video and explanation indeed!. I 'm intrigued by the idea to be able to play double roles on a blanket, so without bouncing surface. I wonder if Rick's technique would allow that. Anybody? I watched the hilarious video about the blast push-pull technique of Wanja Gröger, playing it on a (practically) bounceless surface and wonder if Rick's applied techniques are suitable for that too. Anybody?
@noahclark83352 жыл бұрын
I have to stop my add from trying to find the outlines of the black shirt on the black background but I love your info
@rondeangelis73844 жыл бұрын
rick on your next video could you explain how to properly execute rim shots with traditional grip ?
@alazartessema34442 жыл бұрын
I really found the core foundation of this grip.
@benmccullough59623 жыл бұрын
I don’t comment very often but wow Rick this is a great explanation and demo. Plus you’ve got the skills to back it up. I’d be really interested in a pair of those sticks. I solely practice with Jim Kilpatrick KP2’s. also that pad looks great where can I get one?
@ochocabra15423 жыл бұрын
man those sticks are crazy
@howardmanley33884 жыл бұрын
Thank you for getting back to me rick about practice pad with drum head ...
@ericcarr47874 жыл бұрын
What kind of head is that??
@deportedtocanada86834 жыл бұрын
Wacky thing; I played trad professionally for 30+ years, but I make it work holding the stick(7a or 5a) right near the butt, and using the thumb or any other finger aside from the pinky as the real fulcrum. It's sort of like the thumb is just there as a slight guide for the stick. I have arthritis, so I had to learn how to use other fulcrums. I know I'm not normal, but humans figure things out to their needs. I did that for drum corps(got yelled at) and every other type of music. Just chiming in. Great video man! Inspiring. Hey, never missed a gig because of it :)
@deportedtocanada86834 жыл бұрын
I didn't explain that very well. I usually tell people to just videotape me.
@elijahbreakbee82173 жыл бұрын
Mr. Dior, thank you so much for this lesson. one of the most in-depth videos on trad grip technique i've watched. Sticks seem to be great. Are you making them for sale?
@rickdior3 жыл бұрын
Hi Yes, I make them You can contact me at rickdior@gmail.com Thanks
@miguelalfoya20314 жыл бұрын
Hi, lovely video, I really need to Master my traditional grip, I feel I'm not doing it right :(
@danlc952 жыл бұрын
I feel like I need to send you some money. Not often I come across this high of level tutorial. You remind me of the great working drummers / instructors around Metro Detroit in the 90's, like Miguel Guiterrez, Joe Chila, Billy Cairo, Todd Degg, etc, etc.
@rickdior2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate that. Instead of sending me money please donate some to a food bank near you. Take care Rick
@danlc952 жыл бұрын
@@rickdior - Will do, Rick! Thanks so much!
@DannyNatale4 жыл бұрын
I’ll come back in a month and hopefully have an improved grip.
@todounpalopercusion56123 жыл бұрын
genio
@TheMrBobC2 жыл бұрын
Referring to solid practice sticks
@kp68802 жыл бұрын
What a great lesson, thanks! I am transitioning from matched grip to traditional. The second one, controlling with just the thumb, is way harder for me than the third (top 2 fingers.) Wondering if anyone else is finding that?
@YanickDrums2 жыл бұрын
I think its different for everyone.
@longtallshorty83404 жыл бұрын
For the face down palm technique, can we use our fourth finger to help pick the stick up?
@porsche911power Жыл бұрын
Great Presentation. Superb Control and just a beautiful sound from your drum head. Does anyone know which one it is and where you can purchase it. Is it just a ring that goes around the periphery of the snare or something different. I would appreciate your help in finding the answer. Thank You for your cooperation. Kind Regsrds,
@KinoHaitsma2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, thank you! Can you do a vid on single strokes traditional?
@rickdior2 жыл бұрын
Hi Kino You can check this video out kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d7B7YMiAlrOxn6M.html as well as many videos in my hand technique playlist where I show you how to play fast singles. These 2 come to mind kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kL9-hZaSvdbFo2g.html Joe Fingers kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rMx3qdt4qdTFgH0.html Ricks Chop Builders
@KinoHaitsma2 жыл бұрын
@@rickdior thanks!
@arthurfranca55163 жыл бұрын
wow
@jamiebrillus7554 жыл бұрын
I'm trying to use my fingers as best I can for traditional grip when playing doubles, however it still seems that my second note is quieter then my first note. Is there a motion from the wrist that helps with this? or is it just fingers? Awesome video by the way 👍
@rickdior4 жыл бұрын
Hi Jamie It's probably the distance between your bottom 2 fingers and the stick. Those bottom fingers regulate the amount the stick bounces. They work with the top 2 fingers to create space so the stick can bounce. you shouldn't lose any volume on 2 strokes but anything after that you will, so then you would use more fingers. Also if you use too much wrist and not enough bounce that would cause the problem you are having. I teach Skype lessons if you are interested and then I could see whats going on. rickdior@gmail.com Thanks Rick
@DerMensch12 ай бұрын
What the heck am I doing wrong if I practice the two techniques in the karate chop and thumb position and the stick still keeps sliding away from me (i.e. so I wind up holding the end opposite the tip)? Just not gripping hard enough, I suppose, huh? Even when I adjust to hold it a little close towards the tip it happens-no matter how much I practice this. Anyway. Thanks for any reply. Fantastic video.
@rademasi3 жыл бұрын
rick - i keep finding myself going back to this, i have a few questions - for the left hand two finger exercise, is the left bowed backwards / upwards, or just like it is when playing; ie, flat/straight. also, in general especially for left arm, is the elbow bent outwards so there is a gap between your left arm and left side, or it tucked straight against the left sode of your body? lastly, does the right stick motion go at a 90 degree angle to drum head, or straight up and down, with a more angled drum, i often see people angling the right hand, almost like a side armed pirching motion? thx again for all of your posts.
@rickdior3 жыл бұрын
Hi Ralph Left hand is up. If you just turn over your normal grip and lift the wrist slightly you will have the position. Do not tuck your left hand in to your body. There needs to be space there to facilitate motion. The sidearm thing for the right hand would only be used for the Moeller technique and then just slightly. Otherwise it is straight up and down.
@jedi_4172 жыл бұрын
I think marching band messed up my idea of traditional grip. I was taught (especially my college instructor) was strict about the thumb and index finger always touching with the thumb pad being on the little joint of the index finger. But I’ve seen so many great players who had a more relaxed and free left hand on the drum set.
@rickdior2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jedidiah That is the case for many young players these days. Hours and hours using that tight grip will definitely hinder your ability to play relaxed and expressively. Most notably on the drum set.
@ChuckBarchuk2 жыл бұрын
@@rickdior Well I would say you play a more "Scottish" version of traditional grip which is almost entirely based on the thumb. I learned traditional grip from a gentleman in the US Army Band who taught me as well to keep the thumb pressed against the index finger. I use both approaches these days depending on what I'm doing. When I need greater control the two fingers are better than one in my view. When I need more volume and height then I will usually break that connection. Both work at the end of the day based on what you're more comfortable with. Cheers.
@pedrocanicas5291 Жыл бұрын
Hey Rick, do you have any video talking about playing a single stroke roll and adding accents within that? I've been practicing the Moeller in my right hand and it's feeling pretty good, not so much for my traditional grip, I'm not very sure about how the motion works. Cheers!
@leandrogomes45844 жыл бұрын
🇧🇷🇧🇷 Nice video, I'm talking about Brazil.
@glennracoma74813 жыл бұрын
What may be your thoughts on practicing with the Moon Gel (non-responsive resistance) for strengthening? and normal practice responsive pads for the bounce technique. Thank you.
@rickdior3 жыл бұрын
Hi Glenn I only practice on a real drum or a pad with a real drum head. I do not like playing on anything else and I attribute my problem free 50+ year playing to this.
@osumdman4 жыл бұрын
So for every double stroke with the left, I get that the bottom fingers regulate the stick, but do the top fingers clench down while doing a double stroke or do they just rest? Thanks.
@rickdior4 жыл бұрын
They just rest and create a space for the stick to bounce between. Those top fingers should just barely be touching the stick when it bounces up. The bottom 2 fingers are moving in a small circle. The space between your fingers is what regulates the stick and creates an even bounce.
@pacmanlp88764 жыл бұрын
Nice video. How did you make that snare sounds like a practice pad?
@rickdior4 жыл бұрын
Hi That's an old quiet tone practice pad. They are now made by Sabian.
@tonysnow83592 жыл бұрын
Excellent!!! I’m a new subscriber.what brand,drum mute is on that snare?
@rickdior2 жыл бұрын
That is an old Quiet Tone drum mute. Sabian makes them now.
@tonysnow83592 жыл бұрын
@@rickdior thank you!!
@josefinacupido9872 Жыл бұрын
Hi Rick My stick keeps slipping when I isolate each component?
@user-se7yz5mw2h Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video! It is very interesting. However, Flam tap etc., I would like to see by slower tempo. I don't understand what is going on with some stuff you showed us because it is too fast.
@rickdior Жыл бұрын
You can slow the video down using the video settings on youtube.
@user-se7yz5mw2h Жыл бұрын
@@rickdior OK. I will try. Thank you!
@owendurkin62923 жыл бұрын
mind blown @ 20:33
@Maurio1996 Жыл бұрын
Where are the main points of control for left hand
@Rogersdrumvideos4 жыл бұрын
Hi Rick Which model Reamer stick offered today is closest to what you have there ?
@rickdior4 жыл бұрын
Hi Anthony That is not a Reamer stick....those are sticks that I make (the wood is Zebrawood). They are heavier because I use South American, Australian and African hardwoods that are generally much more dense than North American woods (except for Persimmon) If you want the Reamer sticks find some older ones made of Persimmon wood ( not Hickory). That is what I would recommend. Either the Reamer concert stick (they are lighter, around 60-65 grams) or the thicker Alan Abel model (around 68-74) grams.
@Rogersdrumvideos4 жыл бұрын
@@rickdior you showed a Reamer stick ... do you know which one made today is closest to the model you bought all those pairs of 30 years ago?
@rickdior4 жыл бұрын
That would be the Reamer concert model. They are now made only in Hickory so your mileage may vary. I also have several pairs of the Alan Abel model which is thicker and heavier.
@Rogersdrumvideos4 жыл бұрын
@@rickdior thank you Rick... I'm interested to look into those
@Bebopin-692 жыл бұрын
Hi Rick, when you let the stick bounce, should i expect the same bounce from the center of my snare drum?
@rickdior2 жыл бұрын
Yes, but it depends on the tension of your drums. The center of a drum is the tightest point and also will have the driest sound. You can see and hear this when you play on your floor tom.
@kyles3124 жыл бұрын
hey rick! i’m very new to drumming and i love your stuff! in your video you said you wish you had learned match grip first. i’m starting with traditional grip. do you think i should stop and go back to matched while i’m still new?
@rickdior4 жыл бұрын
Hi Kyle That's a tough question. If you have a good teacher who is well versed in the traditional grip you can start with that. There are a lot more "moving parts" with the traditional grip so more can go wrong if you learn the grip incorrectly. Matched grip is easier to learn for a beginner. The most important thing is to find a good teacher with good technique so you have something to model your own technique after. You should eventually learn both grips but if you are planning on playing other percussion instruments as well as heavier rock drumming you should learn the matched grip first (in my humble opinion)
@nicksaume51922 жыл бұрын
Ric can I purchase a pair of your sticks and how much are they. Lessons with you is all on line
@rickdior2 жыл бұрын
Hi Nick Please contact me at rickdior@gmail.com
@akmalaslam31672 жыл бұрын
Hello sir I'm following your lessons. Unfortunately I don't have a drum kit right now. May I practice this on my pillow.. Thank u
@YanickDrums2 жыл бұрын
You can maybe first get a practice pad? That way you can already practice these things.
@akmalaslam31672 жыл бұрын
Would be a good idea But as long I start iam following my pillow . No offense on practice pads ! 😊
@juniorwiley465610 ай бұрын
Rick, when you do the overhand thing, at around 5:40, when you use the index and middle finger to move the stick, what makes the stick go upwards? I can't see it or get it.
@rickdior10 ай бұрын
Hi The stick is bouncing so you drop it for the first bounce, and it bounces up. You then use the first 2 fingers to move the stick down each time it bounces up. It's tricky but keep trying and you will get it!
@juniorwiley465610 ай бұрын
@@rickdiorOkay, thanks.
@Downshift1-6 Жыл бұрын
Is it common to get bruising on the thumb webbing?
@TheMrBobC2 жыл бұрын
What's your thoughts on aluminum and brass sticks?
@rickdior2 жыл бұрын
I have some old hollow Hinger Touch Tone aluminum snare sticks that are ok. I general I do not like the way metal sticks feel in my hands.
@RigSMP100 Жыл бұрын
Great demonstration however when I try and replicate what I see you doing the stick literally slides forward through my thumb so The degree of friction or the degree of compression is not clear from your demonstration what do you recommend?
@rickdior Жыл бұрын
You have to develop strength in the traditional hand so that the stick will not do that. Spend lots of time on the grip exercises I show you....especially the first one.
@robertwaldman9919 Жыл бұрын
Where can I purchase your books?
@wormtownpaul2 жыл бұрын
Who makes the Drum Mute pad you are using? Thanks.
@rickdior2 жыл бұрын
Sabian makes the new version. Mine is the older quiet Tone Drum Mute.
@eliminshrintar4 жыл бұрын
Damn. Have you ever had a student NOT pick this up very well? I have played along for over four hours, including an hour of just very slow doubles and I simply cannot get my ring and pinkie finger to be the "regulators". I can control everything well with my thumb, my pointer and middle finger and combination of those three, but when I try to do the circular motion with the other two, it gets all thrown off horribly and I am just hacking at the pad at that point. It doesn't feel right and it doesn't sound right, so I know I am doing it wrong.
@rickdior4 жыл бұрын
You may want to take a skype lesson so we can see whats going on there.
@howardmanley33884 жыл бұрын
I don’t have a drum as of yet , can I practice these techniques on a practice pad? Thanks Howie
@rickdior4 жыл бұрын
Yes but try to use a pad with a real drum head. Watch my video on practice pads and practice sticks for more info. Thanks Rick
@constantkiffer79243 жыл бұрын
Hi Rick, would like to buy your book. Where to order and how to pay ? Thank you 4 your response .. and your great videos ! Constant
@rickdior3 жыл бұрын
Hi Constant Contact me at rickdior@gmail.com and I will help you out. Thanks Rick