Chords for DRUM LESSON- get FASTER HANDS with the FINGERS TECHNIQUE

_ _ _ _ _ _ [C] Hi _ everyone _ _ _ _ _
[N] _ and welcome.
_ Today I want to talk about an [Eb] important mechanics that will help
you improving the technique, the fingers [G] exercises.
The purpose of this technique is to develop
the strength of your fingers.
Developing fingers muscles allows you to play faster with less
efforts and to control much more your playing and your nuances.
So let's get started.
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Hold your stick with your thumb and the first joint of your finger, then wrap your other
fingers around the stick.
Don't squeeze, then turn your wrist up, your thumb is now
facing up.
This position is called the french grip.
_ Now just remove your thumb to let the
stick bounce freely.
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This first step is an easy way to get familiar with the rebound
feel.
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_ As I'm playing faster I am not changing it into a steady motion.
We need more control
to bounce the stick only once.
So I'm starting using my fingers to gently push the stick
up while my thumb keeps a slight contact with the stick. _ _ _ _ _
Stay relaxed at all times. _ _ _ _
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I highly
recommend to practice any mechanics and rudiments with a mirror in front of you.
This way you
have a clear view on your positions and motions, [N] and the ability to correct them if needed. _ _ _ _
Losing the stick grip is a really frequent issue for anyone that never practiced this
kind of exercise before.
The reason is almost always the same, your thumb doesn't hold a
steady pressure.
It results that the stick moves all the way around, or even worse, you
keep losing it.
So here is a little tip to avoid this.
Get a piece of cardbox, a book,
or anything that has a flat and hard surface. _
Then place your hand against it.
The surface
will help you keeping a steady position to practice.
_ Don't hesitate to spend some time
practicing this way.
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_ _ _ When you feel more comfortable, remove the surface and practice without it.
_ In order to get a stronger grip, here is an exercise to work on your thumb muscle.
Spread
out your four fingers.
Place your thumb between the second and the third finger.
Hold your
stick in front of you.
Then push the stick towards you using your two upper fingers.
Then push on the other side with the two lower fingers. _
Repeat those wide motions slowly. _ _ _ _ _
_ _ You should feel a burning sensation quickly, meaning that your muscle is working out.
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soon as it burns, stop the exercise, stretch, and wait before resuming to avoid any injuries. _ _ _ _ _
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_ _ _ To improve my fingers technique, I like trying different variations during the practice routine.
Here are some of them that I find really efficient.
_ [B] Instead of keeping steady sixteenth notes,
try to switch to different [Eb] subdivisions such as triplets or _ _ _ _ _ _ [F] sextuplets. _ _ _ _ _ _
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_ _ I love this one.
By practicing groups of notes, gaps between notes vary, requiring more control from your
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_ Removing the first [Abm] finger is a great challenge to work on the three last fingers. _ _ _ _ _ _ _
[Eb] _ _ _ _ _ A great way to work on every fingers separately.
Practice slow.
Start 8 times each, _ _ _ _ _ then reduce
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_ then 2 times each. _ _ _
_ _ Turn your wrist, your thumb are now facing each other.
It makes
the exercise harder.
Don't use your wrist. _
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_ Try with and without your first finger. _ _
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