Push Pull Technique (The Secret One Hand Roll)

In this video I deconstruct the grip, motions and intricacies of "Push Pull" in both matched and traditional. These techniques allow for incredible hand speed with the smallest amount of effort.

0:00 - Intro
0:39 - Thumb Drive (French)
3:18 - Random Objects
4:00 - Classic Push Pull (German)
6:44 - Traditional Grip Push Pull
8:37 - Swivel (Han Bennink)
10:43 - Drop Bounce
11:47 - Gravity Blast
13:18 - Fast Singles/Flams

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[mattocaster]

this is the best summary of all of the jojo mayer/ steve gadd/ buddy rich things ive seen over years. Thanks so much

[calvinpham]

I love the fact that you made it like “no big deal, just practice it enough and you’ll get it too”. Thank you for the tips ❤

[slankan]

haven't seen/heard anyone else on yotube go to the extent you have with all these push&pull technique. you've honestly helped me so much

[restedjazz]

Reub!
Your ability to teach these various strokes is just what we needed. You don't "over complicate" the lesson, yet you give exactly what we NEED to know! Many Thanks!
~s.

[johnrodriguez]

You are the first person to give this in detail, incredible tutorial. The left hand is technique is going to improve my playing

[GarryChecora]

Han Bennink is absolutely one of my favourite players of all time. Thanks for the insight into his left hand technique.

[stevek]

Wow Reuben, this is amazing. I'm turning sixty and refocusing my life to be a musician. Been doing these exercises several hours everyday for a month. So far I got the technique but I can't say I'm much faster using push pull however, I can hold my rolls and add accents significantly better and all around it has helped my playing significantly. Excited to see what these old bones can do. Thanks for the video.

[jaygee]

Best video I've seen on push/pull technique.

[leenoyes]

Glad to see Han Bennink get some love!

[TrentYurkovitch]

One of the best lessons ive ever seen.

[John.Longstreth]

i bet death metal drummers just love you! fantastic break down! Thank you, from a death metal drummer! :D

[mullhollandmace]

Very clear an thorough demonstration, thanks 👍

[gazlloyd]

Absolutely amazing thank you so much - its a great party trick!!

[jeffreywegener]

Thanks . And great you acknowledge Han . He just turned 82 years young . Still so creative. Btw there are clips of Han playing more conventional jazz on YouTube. Swings like a 😈.

[SebasAgusti]

definitely, Classic Push Pull (German) ¡¡ Thanks for your input. I love your sound. You have earned a fan, greetings from Buenos Aires City, Argentina.

[paulnieftjr]

Reuben, you have done an excellent job of explaining these techniques.

[ChanceLima]

Thanks mate, thorough and easy to grasp. Just what I was looking for to refresh my drumming!

[lordmarco]

Thank you for making this video! Awesome technique

[seacaptaindw]

Reuben, Excellent instructional video. Time for me to get busy.

[sorrentinodrums]

Beautiful technique! Well demonstrated!