Push Pull Drum Technique Explained

A less than 2 minute guide to the mechanics of the the push pull double stroke technique. Unlike every other video I have seen on this, I actually explain it instead of just demonstrating it (otherwise known as showing off). Hopefully this helps you play faster and/or more efficiently.

[ikarooz]

I dig how your lesson took less than two minutes while some others take 7-15. TYVM

[milo]

This was the single video out of hundreds I’ve watched where I actually got the technique down.

[againstall]

Very informative, right and to the point, very articulate.. no need for a flashy intro... this is the epitome of a perfect tutorial! As a drummer who is wanting to always learn new stuff, I thank you !

[bymyself]

Very good explanation! Thanks for keeping it simple :)

[balachanderagoramurthy]

Thanks Ryan, I was practising French Grip and able to use my right hand only as of now. I am able to play to a 65-beat metronome as of now. I will start practising the push-pull technique from now as well. I get a thumb pain when I play the French grip fast. I am bit more comfortable with the push-pull technique now. Thanks once again. Bala.

[TatianaRacheva]

Thank you for explaining all three in a really quick way.

[balachanderagoramurthy]

Hi Ryan, I have a question, I am Bala and am practising various techniques on the Alesis Nitro Pro set. I am asking this question since I am visually impaired and not able to get the visuals. Do we play with the butt of the stick when we pull the stick in the push-pull technique? Awaiting your reply. Thanks in advance for your reply.

[bloop]

I own a guitar and after 2 hours of guitar videos I ended up here... good video though.

[nofuneral]

FINALLY a video on this concept that doesn't involve "so I kind flick my hand all weird off to the side..." like wtf? No it's a rebound stroke with a finger controlled 2nd hit as you raise your wrist. So many really wacky, breaks all the other technique you normally use, methods out there. This is the way to do it.

[johnflock]

Going to see you play at Jones Beach tonight. Can't wait to see you play in person!!!

[PaulClementeBenitez]

Asiento. Directo al grano. Breve. Directo. I like it!!

[schwarg]

My left hand struggles really bad with keeping up with my right in this technique.

[carwash]

I can play push pull slow, but when I try to do it fast it feels like I’m trying to do doubles and failing. Hopefully it gets better with more practice. I just gotta keep repping it slow

[peacefulbliss]

Thanks for this lesson. I still don't know if I am doing this correctly or not. Is it normal for this to start out as a push/pull and then as it speeds up, mine seems to become more of a pull/push or "snap/drop, snap/drop". Appreciate your time, thanks...

[vincentbuonora]

Excellent demonstration one seems to be single stroke roll and other the push pull

[raion]

Finally a video that shows it fast not after 15 min of talk 😂😂😂

[Foreverceltic]

Absolutely fantastic video. Thank you good sir.

[bigcoffinhunter]

Fuck man I wish I could show someone my left hand. I genuinely have no idea what my issue is. Appreciate the tutorial man, coming back to this video after a year to relearn this technique

[Plydrms]

Hi, is this basically the same as the "open/close' technique? Looks really nice. I have been working on Moeller and finger control for some time now. I was always taught to "pinch" the fulcrum of the stick between the 1st joint of the index finger and the thumb. Recently, I discovered a video by Gordy Knudtson that shows the open/closed technique. It looks like he is back on the second index finger joint and a looser grip. I think Dave Weckl is using this grip now.

[alexgebruers]

i've been trying this for months very slow, but can't do it faster, any advice?