Ive been playing drums for lile 9 years and always played match grip. I just recently joined a marching band and till now always match grip there too. But because everyone else plays traditional i want to play like that too. Your video has been a huge help. Thanks
This summer I was practicing snare because I am getting enrolled to the drums today but I watched this video a few months ago and it helped me be able to have proper grip, so I will be learning the drums and this helped thx :)
I'm an experienced 'conventional' drummer (match grip, full kit) but have absolutely never managed to wrap my head around traditional grip. I've been playing a lot on my pad lately and want to drill the basics. Rudiments, technique etc, and this has gotten me interested in military snare technique, naturally leading me to trad grip. Thing is it makes me feel like a novice again haha But I'm willing to learn! Problem I'm having after following this tutorial is that when I strike my pad with my left hand the stick tends to 1) move around in my grip unless I hold the stick tight, which means I lose all bounce because I'm rigid, and 2) the stick constantly strikes my ring finger on the part where the nail joins the rest of the finger, i.e. where you said the stick should rest. So I'm a little confused about what to do or how to adjust. If the stick is supposed to rest there, it's just gonna keep hitting my ring finger. I think I noticed you actually move your ring finger out of the way when you're actually playing, but you didn't mention that, not that I noticed at least. But even then the only way I can do it is by almost completely opening my fingers up, like you demonstrated when you had a completely open palm. Basically the same thing, only gripping the stick with my thumb, and all the fingers completely out of the way. I do think this was a great tutorial, but maybe I just have a lot of difficulty with this because I still have so many questions and still feel confused about, well _how_ to do it correctly. I feel like I'm doing it incorrectly still and I don't really want to start sinking hours into practicing without fully understanding the technique and knowing I'm not teaching myself incorrect technique.. Thanks for the video though, it did help significantly even if I am still struggling haha
Amazing lesson, just started in a drumline and you are able to teach so fluidly and make it all make sense! Really helped me to understand what im doing wrong and why i need to change it.
Great beginners lesson. 👍. My little lad is 7 he has followed the lesson really closely worked on his basic technique. He can't wait to get back to his band. Thank you.
Thank you so much for the lesson. I am 38 and finally starting my dream of playing marching snare. The I ly questions I would have are: 1- placement on the stick itself for ideal bounce and control or is it mostly a comfort thing? 2- are there any stretches you would recommend for loosening up the left arm. I have a really hard time reaching full height.
1. think about how a scientist would make the most efficient movements. Then how an instructor woul alter if needed to make 6-10 people all look the same then how players migh adjust a little for comfort and then you have a great starting place. 2. I personally dont stretch but assume that stretches would help the ligaments get a better turn.
If you use Vic Firth sticks the best spot to hold the sticks is at the American flag. Left hand put the stick on your hand at the American flag. Right hand grip the stick with thumb and index finger in almost a pinch fashion. Let the other fingers curl around the sticks naturally.
I’m 62, and finally starting my dream of playing marching snare. I’ve watched quite a few RU-vid videos on the basics, like hand grips, and I found this one to be more informative, and easier to follow better than all of the others. Just sayin’.
This is great!! Exactly how I explain holding the sticks, both the right and the left! You’ve done such a great job here. Thank you. I just sent this out to my entire snare line!! 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁👍🏼👍🏼 One already wrote back and said “Epic!”
The nieghbors son just got a set, it's on their front porch. He is learning, my wife doesn't like it. I learned to play wipeout at 10 yrs old. So I've been helping, wish we had youtube. In a gadda davida someday maybe.😂🎉
Thank you. Old guy here. I’ve just started this exercise as I’d like to play the military side drum, just as a hobby. I’m perfect with my right hand but struggling with my left a little.
That marching drums were traditionally angled, I never knew, thanks: I use that left hand grip on both hands, chopsticks fashion. It give greater height in attack
I am 56.....is that too old to start learning this instrument? I love music....don't care for words...but a good beating & rhythm will give me energy for the day.
Aww thank you so much! I am in 10th grade, and actually played a different instrument during middle school. But i wanted to do drumming so much. I have to catch up a lot...
Omg me too I just started. How far have you made it while playing? I want to learn as much as I can so I can get a spot once marching season comes up, but I have been feeling discouraged since I barely started learning.
@@carlattaponce5500 its been a year aince i made that comment, and i will say somethings have changed. i learned a different instrument, the keyboard. i had no keyboard experience, but i really wanted to play it so i practiced and got the spot. its different from the snare, but i will say, that if you practice hard and are ditermined to get the instrument, you will probably get it. good luck
@@betlaux656 I’m here cuz for seventh grade next year I need to choose electives and I wanna go with band and I want to go snare, I have been wanting to be snare for a while and my uncle was the best drummer In line and he is an amazing teacher but he doesn’t always have time so I am hopping can live up to expectations, keep me updated though
I've been playing drums for a long time, but starting this year I decided to go back to basics and this video has been great for doing that. Thanks brother
I'm currently planning on switching from marching saxophone to marching snare next year (my sophomore year), and I'm honestly getting very nervous because it's a lot to learn, any advice?
remember how you learnt sax? lots of hours.. practice practice practice.. snare is the same..... start setting aside at least 15 min every day to practice snare. find reputable people to learn from. try www.freestylerudiments.com its a marching academy and will teach you all the basics you need. and speak to the others who are or will be on snare.. tel them you want to switch and see if one will start drumming with you..... was in the pit not enjoying playing glock for a year or two before I finally had the guts to ask to go on bass drum, then tenors..... what they didnt know is I had been practising on the quiet for those two years when I was at home, so for that standard I was pretty good as soon as I made the switch. If I had told them from the start I might have been able to learn so much more.
im in indoor percussion and play cymbals (i dont get along with any of the other cyms in my line) so im trying out another instrument. i know its unlikely that me (a ninth grader whos on her second year of indoor drumline) to get snare, but im really trying. does anyone have tips?
Brilliant Geoff been watching your vids for years when you used to post on Mike Dolbears forum! When did you get into rudimental marching drumming or have you always been into it?
Hey dude, I used to love that forum! Cant help think forums were better than any social media. I got into marching drumming b4 drum kit tbh. I "aged out" there was a 21 year old age limit to the competitive activity, so I went all in on drum kit. how about you?
What kind of sticks are these? I've bought Promark 2B drums sticks and they are not even close to be thick and long as these. Some special kind for marching drums?
Hey, freestyle rudiments! I want a marching snare but it is WAY too expensive! I see you are using some sort of practice pad/drum thing that sounds like a marching snare. what is that and where can I get it?
say this out loud, and pause slightly when you see dots..... " One.. Bucket of fish,..bucket of fish.. bucket of hickory dickory" now tap the rhythm out to those words/syllables and you have got it down lol.
If you play matched…makes no difference. But if you want to play right handed like all the marching drummers then DO SO. You will learn right handed as effectively. Have you noticed how many home run hitters were righty but bat left for an advantage? I suggest practice Right Handed since all the instruction is such…..your brain will quickly adapt….it is very flexible….ask any neuro scientist. Go for It!
