How to Fix that Stupid Weak Hand! 

*I had the feeling that this video would help out a lot of people. Weak hands suck. So let's get to fixin' it!* 🤓🤘🏽🥁

The PILLOW was really useful. I usually cry into it...when I realise how much work I still have to do.

Developing speed (wrists); 5:33 Developing speed (fingers); 9:50 Developing rebound; 15:14 Developing control; 18:28 Developing power; 21:40

I'm 73 and still working on the weak hand, although with arthritis this will help loosen up both hands. Keep playing, moving and learning, it's great mental and physical exercise for us young guys! Great videos and thank you Rob!

Hi Rob, I from England, a 72 year old, self taught, ex semi professional drummer. I always had a great feel for the rhythm and groove but never really learned how to play correctly. Just lately I've been viewing some of your videos and I must say you have opened up a host of possible ways for me to improve dramatically, whereas before, to me, there was no hope of getting my singles and doubles right, let alone a proper, fast paradiddle which was out for the question. I am now working on these things and showing some immediate improvement. I shall continue to do so. You have inspired me Rob and thank you so much for providing these insights to drumming completely free of charge. I've met too many drummers over the years who want to keep these things a black art just to show off and be better than you. I thank you for your generosity in that regard.

Sounds silly.... but learn to brush your teeth with your weak hand. It helps reinforce the weak hand learning process

Thanks for your lessons. I,m homeless and play in the street. My drum pad is my bicycle seat When I go broke till summer and get my kit I will use your lessons to practice in a cemetery. Then take your knowledge I,ve gain to the public. Thank you

The idea of covering half of the pad with a towel is genius. Thanks a lot man, really helpful.

Totally love Rob Brown. He has such an easy going style and his stuff really works. I'm retired and new to drumming. Filling a life time desire and Rob helping me do just that.

Nothing like having a great instructor in ur hand at all times. Thanks Beatdown! 🙏🏼

By far the best instructional vid on youtube

I've been practicing with a towel on my practice pad for 20minutes My doubles increased from 180bpm to 230bpm... 😮

I've been playing drums since 1966 and I return to this video over and over again. It's the quest, the journey, not the end game fellow drummers, Rob rules.

Rob… I’d like to personally thank you for all the AMAZING videos you’ve published. I like everything about your approach to teaching. You’re able to keep it real, interesting and practical. Thanks again for all your inspiration!! You da BOMB!!

Ugghhhh....This video was meant for me Dr Beatdown. When I hit my snare or hat w my dominant paw, it sounds thunderous. When I hit w my weak paw, it sounds awful. Clicking play...hoping for solution. 🥁🤠🥁

Holy ****. I have UIL On Friday, { It’s Wednesday }, And I play snare, My left hand is weak. And within the first two exercises, I- I couldn’t tell the difference anymore, There was no high pitch with the left hand, There was no weak hand- I- Thank you man, You’re a lifesaver 🙇🏽‍♀️🙇🏽‍♀️🙇🏽‍♀️💚

So i have two week hands but one is left is weaker. Right hand has been fractured and two surgeries later I’m missing three bones and he had to grind some on the arm bone. I had an accident and cut my flexer and ulnar tendon and nerve on my left hand. Three surgeries and cutting my thumb tendon with a hatchet camping, my left hand is more comprised. I’ve been playing for many years and I’m finally learning how to play with the correct form. Thank you Mr B!!!!! You’ve helped me more than you can imagine! I’ve never takin a lesson but I can say I have now!! My drumming has never been so solid and most people never know I’m handicapped 🎶❤️🎶

Yesterday I dedicated 4 hrs of working on Rob's techniques. Man this works, my lefty is a monster now. It has awaken and has become the right! Thanks Beat Down!

wow THIS is JUST what i needed- right on time....thank you Dr Beatdown.

Rob, your a fantastic teacher and you have helped my playing immensely. Thank you.

Wow man . You're awesome. I'm a 61 year old busking drummer who just subscribed. Love it .

Rob, Love your approach to teaching and ability to relate to drummers like myself who need technique focus. I went through this exercise this morning and really felt the burn on my weak hand in a short amount of time. Very excited about seeing the results as time goes on. Thanks for being out there and serving the drumming community. Peace!

I’m going to give it a try to see how it works will live you feedback later about this training exercise. Thanks Rob awesome video!!!

I just got my kit 3 days ago and all I have been doing is following ur tutorials and playing all day long... I’ve learned a lot so far and am sure I won’t make any bad habits by learning it propperly from the start! Thanks mann!!

These videos are going to be so helpful to stay focused during all this down time. Thanks for keeping them coming!

This is super-helpful Rob, and now part of my practice routine. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us beginner drummers!

My god. I literally had an epiphany after tapping both hands in unison 🤯 Thanks Rob 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Yeah , also use your weak hand, in my case the left hand, to drink your coffee, open jars, etc., etc., The more you do, the more it enforces neural plasticity. Weird but true. I see a neural psychologist for chronic pain and anxiety syndrome who uses hypnotherapy. Neural Plasticity is part of the process. I do intend to try Rob's practices he shows in the Vid. Happy Drumming.

I love how you keep it simple and real , thanks man you have some great tips , broke my left wrist years ago then joined the army and didn’t play for 24 years got back into drumming and a band after I retired and had left hand week issues this is going to help a lot thanks

Nice! We are Starting our Own Drum Project, Thank You for The Knowledge!

This is an excellent lesson. Thank you for being so generous as to share it with all of us on the interwebs.

I love the way you teach! You talk and demonstrate at the same time! Absolutely brilliant! I wish all drummers would watch the way you teach. Keep it up! Your awesome and have helped me so much with my drumming.

I left handed my kit and have been trying to play left handed. I love watching drummers like Blake Richardson who switch from cross over to open handed in the middle of songs. It’s done wonders for my normal playing.

Hey Rob. I haven't played the kit in half a decade, and have been missing it dearly for a while now. I've had a practice pad for some time, but never got to using it. Ever since I was introduced to your videos I've been using it daily. Feeling the progress, the sticks feel good in my hands again. Can't wait to get back into playing properly. I want to thank you for helping me rekindle my passion for drumming. Your lessons are very insightful and informative, and funny too. All the best!

love these vids!! as a self taught drummer for 25 years i have learned more from your vids than any of the other instructors out there. I think its because you teach how to approach playing, giving practical advice. Your vid on the Purdie Shuffle is a great example.

Thanks for putting these videos out

Ive been playing for 15 years and just enjoy watching these videos even me being a experienced drummer im still learning 15 years later. your 100% with alot of stuff great work!!

Great advice! Thank you!

Thanks for your contribution man. Good video!👌🏼

I'll try it. Thanks Rob.

So thankful for you and your videos, Rob! 🙏🏼

Gonna start right away...thank you!!

Thanks Rob, started playin drums when the Beatles came out,many moons ago,never took lessons just thought all was cool.Now I am up in age and after playin guitar for a few years ,I have neglected my drumming. I dusted them off because a few guys wanted to jam on the Blues and realized how out of shape I am. Your videos are what i needed to retune my skills, and take an interest in them again. Thanks again and keep up the good work.

I haven't played drums in 20 plus years this is exactly what I needed thank you so much

Man, Iove your tips. Thank you!

At last! just been drumming for a couple weeks and my #1 issue is my left hand seems to belong to some else. Been through quite some online material online that's supposed to be for beginners, but nowhere I found somethins for this issue that I'm pretty sure hinders 100% begginers' progress. Big Thanks!

I have needed this Thank you

Thank you Rob..i have a weak hand ..what you just showed me will help me sooo much! Thank you!!! 😁🤘🏽🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱💜💜🥁🥁🥁

Super useful video as always man. Cheers!

I swear to god you have the best drum teaching youtube channel out there!

Very useful material, thank you!

I'll definitely give this a try! Thank you Rob Brown!

Thank you for this!

Great video man! Thanks!

This really helped thank you! I can left sided cerebral palsy so my hand is even weaker then the “normal” person I will definitely try these :)

This guys approach, simplicity and stripped down method is great, easy to follow, covers every angle and its free and gone are the feathered back mullets and monster sets with crazy wild solos and the step by step breakdown for two hours after the fun stops .What Bozzio and Weckyl certainly are amazing and impressive, their sheer wizardry can also intimidate drummers, this guy eases all fears and assumptions and clearly provides solutions to specific issues every drummer encounters , priceless solutions for free!

Great lessons man! Thank You!

Another exceptional tutorial. Outstanding, Rob! Thanks, mate.

Super cool exercises! Thanks man. 🥁

Quality stuff right here. Thanks man!

Rob, I appreciate you, man. As a drummer for 45 years, you teach me stuff with every video. WE CAN ALL LEARN FOR A LIFETIME. Thank you so much for your teaching!!! I love you, man!!!

I'm doing these exercises for both my weak hands haha! Love your stuff Rob, since discovering your channel a few months ago, everything drum related has changed with improvement!

Thanks for another terrific instructional video Rob. Proper and high quality drum lessons, for free! Too good to be true, you’re one of a kind bruv. 👏👏

Rob your lessons are amazing. Thank you for posting!

Your videos are great, man. Thank you. 🤙🏽

Thank you Rob! Your videos are helping me so much!!! Big ups for sharing!!!

Really nice one! Thank you very much!

Excellent instructions !!!

Great advice Rob, makes complete sense, been playing a long time and this has helped tremendously. Thanks again!

Thanks rob! I just recently lost the use of my left hand. Glad you gave me this advice! Thanks man!

Man I want to thank you so much I’ve been drumming 30yrs started taking lessons when I was 11yrs old I’m 44 now and you’ve helped me tremendously I enjoy watching your videos you give great tips and make everything simple to follow thanks for what you’re doing!

Right on man. Your lessons are very helpful. My favorite on RU-vid. Thank you!👊

Great one.. I started looking into your sessions lately. You get to the core of all drumming aspects and present it in a very understandable and practical way, and in my opinion, you are no lesser than someone doing phd. on drumming. I actually do find your sessions very encouraging. Keep it up. I shall be following always.😊

Very helpful video. Thank you.

Thanks Rob - this will really help - always appreciated 🙏🏼🥁🇦🇺

Thanks Rob, this helped me immensely

You are a great teacher Rob! Thank you!

Great video Rob. Awesome lesson.

About 2 weeks ago I watched a vid from another drummer (Richard welsby, he does cool stuff and makes some good drum vids) who was doing a drum cover of "rock n roll" by zepplin. In that song Bonham is playing 8ths with both the right n left hands . this is very important to the feel of the song. Now I'm 58 and have struggled with my left hand cordination from the start. And after all to get both hands evenly as strong and as tight as each other is like trying to write your name with a pen as evenly and clearly. Very tough to do for me. So when I went to play the zep song I realised just how bad lefty was. I couldn't keep up with the time. So I've been really digging in and working to get lefty up to scratch with the right. It changes everything. Before I'd often had muscle tightness and slight pain in my left trapeseus from overcompensating on my left side. I'm more aware of how I feel playing . so that's better. My dynamics are better. And I've always tried to let how relaxed and how proper the mechanics on the right teach the left. I don't know if it'll ever reach being as good and natural as the right hand but it's better and I can do the 8ths in time with the speed of the song now. I just know this has always been an issue for me highlited by the rock n roll video and Rob in perfect time did this vid while I've been working on just this issue. Thanks Rob and your esp. To me mechanics are vital and watching cats play with proper mechanics speaks to me so much more then other aspects of learning the instrument.to play with maximum sound and dynamics with using the least effort is how I try to play. You may see guys playing where their sticks and hands are way over their heads and all this huge movements but you don't need to do that for power . I see it like a pro dancer. You need to work up to those things and guys like Thomas pridgein can do it easy but that's Thomas pridgein. So this is an issue close to me and I wanted to tell my story even at 58 so y'all know it's a long tough issue for some but an important one that can lead to overcoming the yips and troubles of your weak hand. Thanks Rob you rock and are 1 of my fave teachers on you tube "and I always try to mention u and for other drummers to check out your channel. Cheers all thanks

Thank you. Good stuff !

Brother Brown lesson learned much thanks please keep helping us 🥁

Man your awesome bro....much luv. Thanx!!😎💯💪🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

you're a very good teacher. Thank you so much

Hey Rob - digging your channel champ! You are making my second run a music sooooo much fun! At 60 - you learn things sooo much faster than when you are a teenager. I have been doing strength and conditioning for Athlete’s for over 40 years! I’m applying many of the strength training principles I use with my athletes to drumming and they work - from progressive over load to contrast training - they work. Also - the principles we use to teach fast-feet and movement patterns - they work too. Maybe at 65 or 70 I will have a system to teach old new drummers to learn and get better faster! Bigger, faster, stronger has become faster, funkier, smoother! LOL Keep it coming kid - now I’m buying a shirt!!

Thank you Rob, as an intermediate drummer your videos are fantastic. I've drummed for decades but I never was good, mediocre at best. After 18 years being behind a set I settled on a farm and bought an entry level kit and I'm working on things now that I never have before. I really want to get better than I ever was but at 52 it's just a hobby for now but eh... Your videos are great resources for ideas and practicing. Thanks again!

Rob your the Best.... , your Style , personality ,,, Great coach/ teacher .... Thanks so much

Really, really helpful. The 1st exercise is great, builds speed but has a great natural grove so its easy to tell when it gets sloppy. Best video I've seen since Pocaro's break down of the 1/2 time shuffle

Hey Rob - thanks! I only have a snare drum to worry about as I play in a batucada group, but I still have the weak hand problem. Have noted your tips and am getting to work! Hi from France.

I’ve watched a bunch of your videos. You’re super smart, great player, cool guy and articulate information well. Thanks man!!

Great channel, Rob!

After years of the struggle, I figured out why my left hand couldn’t keep up I spent all my time riding with the right hand while the left played backbeats. I started playing open hand, playing ride patterns on the hi hat with left hand and on the ride with the right. I started teaching all my students like that and it works really well. Your dominant hand still pulls ahead naturally, so some of these exercises are good to bridge the gap. There is a book called the Weaker Side that addresses it with specific exercises.

Thanks Rob. Friday night, in my garage at about 10:45 pm and watching a number of your videos.

Thanks Rob! I really appreciate these fundamental videos. I just grabbed a new kit for the first time in 12 years because of kids and time! I’m wanting to start off better. Appreciate your help!

Rob you are great! I'm a begginner drummer (a bass player who dreamed 16 years about playing drums), this is the most usefull video I've watched lately. My left hand is terrible, and now I have something to practice with. Thanks a lot dude!

Great video Rob, thank you for this one! Regards from Velence, Hungary!

Great information Rob! This has been a big problem for me, having what I call a lazy hand.

Hey Rob I want to say thanks for all your videos. My drum professor says you speak the truth and I find your lessons very helpful and fun! Keep it up and greetings from Costa Rica!

Thaz cool Rob.Thanks

Thank you for this it really helped

I love your videos man!! Thanks for doing all you do! Appreciate the hell outta you dawg