This is one of the best drum videos, and genuinely one of the best RU-vid videos of all time. Seeing the pure joy and passion, this guy has while playing is not only a joy to watch but is also inspiring. Not to mention, the drumming itself is outstanding. Even with a drum pad the groove is impeccable
I can't stop coming back to this exercise! So challenging but also a great exercise for my feet when slowed down. Quality truly stands the test of time!
Marcus is really, really good. He naturally covers the most important part-ENJOY IT! HAVE A GOOD TIME! Wonderful teacher, inspiration and role model for the new ones. Keep up the good work…the Old Drummer.
introduced me to a lot of great practical uses for paradiddles :) . also your speed and accuracy is insane. so immaculate. and how relaxed you are on top of all that
@Marcus, I’m actually getting back to snare drumming again - after 35 years off. And I couldn’t forget this inspiring video after seeing it last year. This is one of my favorite training sequences! I’m not there yet with the 32nd notes and the diddle combos. But each day I’m seeing a little improvement. Thanks again!
38 people, not knowing a thing about drumming and how to accomplish good hands, pressed the thumbs down button. I guess folks just troll You Tube randomly disliking videos. Can you imagine how senseless their lives must be? Great lesson here Marcus, thank you.
So glad i found your channel. I just started teaching percussion at a junior high. These videos are perfect for the kids to practice along with. Subscribed!
@@marcushawkinsmusic I've been using some of my coronavirus-enforced "vacation" time to do Stick Control exercises on the drum pad. Unfortunately they don't sound anything like yours!
Mr. Hawkins, love what you are doing with the Paradiddles. Hope you do the Single with one hand and the Double with the other hand and then add a Triple. This is just Great.
Defy Gravity it’s the same as race car drivers. They have work through the different speeds of driving and thinking at those speeds. I’ve just been through the same thing for drumming
marcus hawkins nice I got a drum set spot at Audio Theater in 2019 but I couldn’t do it because I didn’t have money. I’ve met Shane and the rest of the staff at Mystique they’re awesome, I’ve got a lot of friends that march mystique every season.