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Like any new technique, things need to start out at a snail’s pace, and then increase velocity as you get better. Just as you did with matched grip, you’ll want to play single note strokes continuously until you feel comfortable with the technique. Again, it’s all a matter of preference, but you’ll see in the video the advantages of using the thumb to control the strokes. I dribble the stick with my thumb and narrow the motion to increase speed. My personal technique relies more on the thumb and then the index finger as almost a backup lever. Same goes for the middle finger, and the middle/index finger combo dribble. When using the index finger, again you’ll have to get comfortable dribbling the stick and accepting the rebound to get a clean consecutive motion.
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It’s all a matter of preference but I will show you all of them in the video below. Many players use the index and middle finger to execute finger technique, while others use the thumb and index as well. The traditional grip finger technique can span multiple fingers including the thumb.
#Drum stick technique how to#
Now let’s look at how to play the finger technique with traditional grip. Adding the pinky isn’t necessary, but it’s nice to give it a bit of love and incorporate it into the workout. Now that you have the middle and third finger going, you can also add the pinky to assist the movement. Since the motions are monotonous, you can focus on other things while you work on your finger technique.
#Drum stick technique tv#
I used to practice these exercises while watching TV when I was younger. When working on finger control, there is a lot of just playing singles with the fingers over and over again until you get the movement perfected. Once you are able to dribble the stick comfortable and evenly, you can start to increase the speed.
#Drum stick technique free#
I have a a video on how to play the free stroke, and encourage you to check it out if you’re not familiar. You’ll still want to be playing the free stroke for each dribble, meaning you want the stick to bounce back up into starting position each time. Finger technique is no different mechanically than a normal wrist stroke. Assuming your playing with your palms down, begin to gently dribble the stick with your middle and third finger to get the rebound going.
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So to get started we’ll begin with the finger technique in the right hand using matched grip. Incorporating more finger control into your playing will take your drumming to the next level. Before working on finger technique, it would be in your best interest to have very good control of your wrist technique first, as well as be at a comfort level where you believe learning finger technique is the logical next step for your playing. I’ll first discuss finger technique for matched grip, and later talk about finger technique for traditional grip. You must also learn to develop finger technique for different fingers, as well as different grips. To develop finger technique, you must first understand when to apply the technique.