Hey there! Whether you're a long time Member, or you've just signed up, I hope you're adjusting well to the new platform! I know it's a lot to take in, and we're doing our best to help everyone acclimate to this new (and very powerful) environment. ;)
Drop a line and say hello, and please let us know if you have any questions!
- Adam
Hello Adam! I am a new member and had to sign up because I love your style and I definitely have to learn a lot from you. In particular I like a lot how you have a nice style while at the same time you are very precise and clean. I searched for a lesson on that topic on your platform but I think there is nothing about it. Are you planning to do a lesson about precision and playing clean? I would be really interested.
Congrats on the new platform and great content!
Jorge
Hey Jorge!
So glad to have you in my friend, and thank you for the kind words! Much appreciated. =)
The idea of "playing clean" is not very simple. When you see someone who has clean or precise playing, it's usually a combination of things that make their playing sound or appear this way. Comfort, technique, dynamics, accuracy, feel, subdivision accuracy, overall timing, etc.
With that said, there are numerous lessons covering all these things on the site! I think the most applicable to your question would be the Ultimate Technique Lesson Pack, where I break down the 4 hand techniques that I use regularly. In combination, those techniques are what makes my hands "look" the way that they do when I play drums. Perhaps there are some subtleties you can find in that lesson that will help make your playing more "clean."
But again, clean and precise playing is the result of MANY skill sets working in combination. A lesson on "how to play clean and precise" would be about as a specific as a lesson on "how to play drums at a high level."
Virtually every lesson on the site will (in some way) contribute to this long term goal. ;)
Hope this helps!
Thank you very much for your reply Adam! It was definitely helpful. I will check out the lesson pack you mention.
Hello Adam,
First of all, congrats for your website and the excellent content, so rich, lessons, views and formats are just awesome! I wish I had this material when I was 15 ( let’s just say some years ago now! 😅, enough to let my kids get around the kit now..)
You just earn another French member, and get a Hugh from Paris!
Congrats again and keep up,
Cheers
Kevin
Hey Kevin!
Thanks so much my friend! So glad to hear you're digging the new platform. I also wish this was available when I was 15! Lol. The next generation of drummers are going to be absolute monsters, and I hope we can contribute to that in some a small way. The internet is mighty powerful, and the ability the share music education in this way is unimaginably exciting. (At least to this drum teacher!)
Sending love and well wishes from the US!
Hey Adam. Congrats on the new website and the new look. Very streamlined and easy to get around. Totally lovin the vibes.
Peace from New Orleans.
Hey Aaron! Always a joy to see you here brother!
I also still need to respond to your last email! Just swamped with the launch over here, but your insights are VERY much appreciated, as always. =)
Hope you're having a blast my friend!
Your playing inspired me to start playing again after a few year hiatus. I have enjoyed your you tube vids and can't wait to get started as a member. So much great content! Where to start!!! When do you expect to release the mobile app or is it already? Thanks again!
Nick
Hey Nick!
Happy to have you here brother, and so glad you’re enjoying the content!
So both the Android and iOS Apps are 100% done, and ready to launch. But when I submitted my final tax forms to Apple’s Developer Program, I had ONE typo that was mistakenly submitted.
Apple is very strict with the App Store (especially with tax stuff lol) and this single misspelling required that I resubmit several other tax forms, to verify my information. All corporate policies that have me jumping through hoops. FUN. Lol
I’m sending emails every day to Apple and our Developer to make sure we get the apps up and running ASAP!
This was an honest mistake, but also totally my fault. I apologize for the hold up, and we should most certainly be live by the end of May!
The new site is such an improvement. Congrats on the new digs here at Orlando Drummer!
While you're playing is precise, and your presentation is incredible, it is your gift of teaching that impresses me the most.
Since I recently started teaching (beginner drums) at a local studio I am working my way through your beginner content in hopes that your straightforward way of explaining concepts can improve my own instruction.
Have you created any videos on your learning process/practice regimen?
Hey Nicholas!
Thank you for the kind words my friend! Very much appreciated, and we’re happy to have you on board!
You’re looking for the Practicing 101 Masterclass. In this lesson I take you through a structure for a practice session, and that structure can be applied to virtually anything that you’re practicing. It also includes some practice thoughts and philosophies, which I think are very helpful!
Let me know how you like it!
Hello Adam,
First of all, Congratulations on your new website.
I'm glad I signed up for this 🙌.
Got to know a lot more in depth of the Hand Techniques, techniques for playing the ride, crash etc.
This is such a cool website with loads of amazing content, masterclasses etc.
Thank you so much Sir!!
I had a doubt on the moeller technique.
Sir, while the two stroke version of the moeller technique (in German grip) is good for playing 8th note and 16th note grooves on the hi hat, using the three stroke version of the same in German grip for triplets might slow us down...
So, how do we develop the technique to play triplets (8th note and 16th note triplet) ?
Which technique should I go for then, for playing triplets ?
Do you use the finger method for playing triplets or the three stroke version of the moeller method in "French grip" ?
Which among the above techniques would be more effective and easier to learn and play triplets ?
So glad to hear that my friend! We look forward to working with you more, and awesome to hear that you're enjoying the content!
So the only difference between a 2 stroke Moeller, and a 3 stroke Moeller would be the "tap" that you play in the middle of the 3 stroke. It's one extra note, in the middle of the "wave" motion, which has less motion that the 1st or the 3rd note. (That's why we refer to it as a "tap" and not part of the "whip.")
As far as choosing a technique to play triplets... I wouldn't worry about this too much! There are certainly some scenarios where this could be a helpful way to think about it, but overall, I would not marry together the idea of subdivision and technique. There are too many variables to be overly concerned with this.
It's also important to remember that ALL techniques CAN be used to play almost anything. You can play 3 strokes with American, German, French, or Traditional Grips. The technique that you choose will come down to style, power, speed, and dynamic preferences.
3 loud strokes? Use wrists.
3 fast and quiet strokes? Use fingers.
3 strokes repeating? Use Moeller.
In my eyes, the ultimate goal is to have all techniques flowing together; so there is very little thought happening when you move from one technique to another. This comes with time, but the end result means that you don't have to put much attention on what technique is being used to play certain parts. Sometimes this happens, but it's very rare!
So with that said, my best advice here is to try all techniques in playing triplets, and allow yourself to naturally move towards what feels right! Let me know if this makes sense!
Okay sir, got it.
Thanks 😊
Hello Adam!
I'm Gilad, i'm new here, registered with no thinking, haha.
About two years ago, i watched you on the first time, on Youtube, that was the '13 Years of Drum Progress', I can still feel the influence it gave me. So much inspiration.
Then I started film my practices every day since then, and listening to them on my way to work.
It's been two years that i'm playing few hours, almost every day. Hard work i have to say.. But..
Today I can't stop playing for two days in a row.. And finally i'm listening to myself and i'm happy! it sounds the way i wanted to hear myself for years!.. (
Gilad
That's awesome Gilad! Thanks so much for sharing my friend, and the kinds words are appreciated! I'm also jealous of your E-kit! What model is it? Great groove ideas in this video!
Yay thanks a lot!! Actually when i play along with songs i work on not over-playing but find a smooth way to get things in. Found it as harder way of thinking, lot harder than just play freely and making lot of mess in what's going on..
And this is a Roland TD-17KVX, pretty simple kit but make it's job since i live in a little apartment at Tel-aviv.
Hi, sorry for the pain you've been through lately. Hope recoup is well on track. Is there an "Ask Adam" section?
—Bobby
Hey Bobby!
Thank you for the well-wishes my friend. Certainly doing much better now!
You're welcome to drop a line here anytime, or email me directly at [email protected] for questions related to the site. =)