Jared Falk  /  Hand Technique
The Power Of The Weak Hand
Many drummers often underestimate how much musical value their weak hand can add to their playing. Most of us have our weak hand mainly on the snare drum, so in this video I’m going to play along to some music and only change what my weak hand is doing while keeping my kick drum and […]

Claus Hessler  /  Hand Technique
5 Benefits Of Open Handed Drumming
Here are five reasons why you should consider drumming open-handed (instead of crossing over).

Chip Ritter  /  Hand Technique
How To Play A Snare Scratch
A snare scratch is a fun, simple effect you can add to your playing. By pressing one stick into the head of the drum and rubbing the two shoulders of your sticks together, you can pull out a cool sound that almost emulates a record scratch. Try it out on different surfaces! Oh, and the […]

Jared Falk  /  Hand Technique
Fastest Way To Get Faster #5: Crazy Crossovers
Get The Full Series! » Download the Sheet Music » Drumming isn’t all about crossovers and showmanship, but they sure look cool and are fun to practice! I don’t use crossovers that much while I’m playing the drums, but they’ve been extremely helpful for me while warming up or practicing speed – they’re a great […]

Jared Falk  /  Hand Technique
Fastest Way To Get Faster #3: The Forearm Crusher
Get The Full Series! » Download the Sheet Music » This warm-up is not something I created; I was first inspired to practice it when hanging out with Larnell Lewis (check him out if you haven’t). It’s a simple exercise that consists of one bar of single strokes, one bar double strokes, and one bar […]

Jared Falk  /  Hand Technique
Fastest Way To Get Faster #1: Paradiddle Madness
Get The Full Series! » Download the Sheet Music » Most of what we play on the drums is simply a combination of singles and double strokes – and that’s why I love the practicality of today’s Paradiddle Madness exercise. The first pattern is a triple paradiddle played around the kit, starting on the snare […]

Bruce Becker  /  Hand Technique
5 Truths About Hand Technique
With these 5 tips, your drum technique will improve at least fivefold!

Derek Roddy  /  Hand Technique
Derek Roddy’s Tips For Developing Blast Beats
Bass Drum Boot Camp » If you’re familiar with Derek’s playing, you’ll know that he’s all about balance! When it comes to blast beats and double bass playing, having all limbs on an equal skill level is crucial to having a consistent sound – so that’s exactly what these tips are based around. Let’s start […]

Brandon Toews  /  Hand Technique
How To Develop Right Hand Freedom & Independence
Independence Made Easy » Click Here For The Sheet Music » Limb independence is crucial to becoming a more advanced drummer. Today we’ll be focusing on the right hand with 3 concepts you can apply to ANY groove. Download the sheet music above and get started! Are you serious about taking your drumming to the […]

Eric Moore  /  Hand Technique
Adding Cheese To Your Blushda
Start Your FREE Drumeo Trial! The blushda is a rudiment you probably hear ALL the time but may not know how to play. Fear not! Eric Moore is here to give you the lowdown on this tasty chop. Below is the basic sticking for the rudiment, but watch the video to get orchestration ideas and […]

Robb Ryan  /  Hand Technique
Developing Your Weaker Hand
Here are some practical tips to improve your weaker hand on the drums.

Sean Lang  /  Hand Technique
Musical Left Hand Independence
Start Your Free Drumeo Edge Trial Practicing exercises to a metronome has its place and can definitely improve your playing, but sometimes we need to spice our practice routine up a little. Our solution? Play-along tracks. Music is why we started drumming in the first place, so why not implement it into our practice routine […]

Jimmy Rainsford  /  Hand Technique
How To Get A Fat Snare Sound
Start Your Free Drumeo Edge Trial! Planning to play a ballad or maybe some disco beats? You’re going to want a deep snare sound, and luckily Jimmy Rainsford is here to provide you with a simple trick to getting a low end, fat sound on demand. No specific drum heads required! Like what you see? […]

Jared Falk  /  Hand Technique
How To Hold Your Drumsticks (Matched Grip)
Learn how to hold drumsticks in this basic drum lesson.

Jared Falk  /  Hand Technique
Building Your Weaker Hand
Do these exercises for 10 days straight and you'll notice huge improvements in your weaker hand!

Adam Tuminaro  /  Hand Technique
“Sweeping” for Drummers
Sweeping - also known as split doubles - is one way to get more creative on the drums.

Tony Royster Jr.  /  Hand Technique
Tony Royster Jr.’s Double Stroke Roll Tips
Being one of the few bread-and-butter rudiments of drumming, the double stroke roll is a pattern that you should always be practicing. In this short preview, Tony will show you just how far he’s been able to take this simple combination.

Jared Falk  /  Hand Technique
How To Play Ghost Notes
Click Here To Download The Ghost Notes Worksheet I’ve always described ghost notes as being more felt than heard. It’s a very soft stroke – and it isn’t something you notice when it’s there, but it’s something you notice when it’s not there. In this video excerpt from my Successful Drumming curriculum, I’ll show you […]

Jared Falk  /  Hand Technique
Finger Control Technique
Click Here To Download The Finger Control Technique Worksheet Every time you hit the drums, there is a series of motions that your arms and hands make — and to perform the best, everything needs to be working in harmony… including your fingers! This lesson isn’t easy, and you’ll definitely want to work on it […]

Jared Falk  /  Hand Technique
Improve Your Ghost Notes Now!
Click here for the sheet music. I always like to work on my left hand control within ghost notes, so I’ve developed a workout for myself and I wanted to share it with you as well! Some days I’m better than others, but this workout has really helped me develop more control and independence. Give […]

Jared Falk  /  Hand Technique
Finger Control Technique
***Free Series: De-Stupefy Your Weak Hand*** A lot of my students want to build more speed, and they often ask me about finger control technique. So I wanted to share a video from a couple years ago to help you understand 1) what finger control technique is and 2) how you can develop it to […]

Mike Michalkow  /  Hand Technique
Developing Your Paradiddle Speed
***FREE SERIES: De-Stupefying Your Weak Hand*** I remember when I first started taking lessons with Mike Michalkow and he showed me a simple way to drastically speed up my paradiddles. So I invited him to our studio to shoot a lesson on the technique he uses. No matter what level you’re at, I recommend trying […]

Jared Falk  /  Hand Technique
Double Stroke Rolls On The Toms
Download The Sheet Music (PDF) ***Try Drumeo*** Here’s a great way to practice your double strokes to improve your speed, power, and control on the toms. Watch the lesson, download the sheet music, and try it out.

Jared Falk  /  Hand Technique
Go Blazing Fast Around The Drums
Download The Sheet Music (PDF) ***Learn Anything On The Drums With The World’s Best Teachers*** This lesson will show you a simple exercise I use to build speed around the kit. The lesson was inspired by a recent Drumeo Edge lesson by Steve Goold on “The Purpose Of Paradiddles” – and it will help you […]