The 4 Hand Techniques Every Drummer MUST KNOW!

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0:00 Intro
1:29 How to hold the sticks
1:48 German, French, and American grip
4:14 Wrist strokes
4:31 Finger strokes
5:43 Whipping strokes
8:25 Push/pull strokes
11:45 Outro

[hatefuleightyseven]

This video about 4 Hand techniques is useless to me, because sadly I've only got 2 hands.

[jessemanley]

I've been a drummer for 20 years and have had to pour through various media... books/teachers/videos to learn alot of what you teach in this 12 minute video 👏

[ndykema]

Dude, this feels like the most productive 12 minutes of drum tutorial I’ve watched….thank you!

[Richard]

Jeff is hands down the best beat teacher around here! Clarity + brevity + practicality!

[BrianTCarter]

As a teaching drummer of over 30 years, I have to say Jeff that that is some of the best teaching of grip and techniques I’ve ever seen. I love what you left out as well. No talking about where on your index finger the stick should stay, just get it on there. A lot of the grip has to be discovered. I like the golfer Ben Hogan’s quote it’s something like, “the answers you seek are in the dirt.” Your playing sounds amazing and your production is over the top. Congratulations man for making amazing videos and thanks for sharing your knowledge and your enthusiasm.

[larrydicus]

Wow
A teacher who actually teaches and not just wanting to show off.
Thanks for the lesson

[billlynch]

I once heard a wise man say, "Break it down to me like I'm a three year old!" Jeff, thank you for simplifying the art of drumming! You have taught an old dog new tricks! 👍🏽💯

[stevejones]

Now this is a proper teacher, doesn't scare you but Inspires you 👌

[mava]

My father just taught me how to read sheet music and the basics to start with rhythms before he died, and I had my doubts about how to hold the sticks, and with these techniques you helped me a lot. Thank you!

[patrickdevlin]

Not a drummer, but LOVED this demo... nicely done, sir!

[Oopstho]

This is the first video that I’ve seen someone explain the push pull method this way and I been trying to learn it for months and with this video it took literally 5 minutes. THANK YOU

[gesamtkuntswreck]

I played many years as self taught I was basically trying to reinvent the wheel throughout. Since I plateaued and started to cycle back to the bare basics this video was the best, most straightforward, didatic and clear that I found. Thank you

[mnkrck]

So great someone finally stepped up and did this video. I am really happy for every beginner to now have access to a lecture that brings together what I had to condensate by myself over the years watching hours and hours of videos on hand technique. You were able to accomplish that in 12 minutes, which is a big deal! You are really doing an excellent job at preparing and presenting your material. Youtube education par excellence! 👏

[jamesdehart]

I’ve been playing for 40 years been on here on YouTube for years never commented about drum videos but I have to say this is the best thing I’ve ever seen on here as far as clarity techniques explanation not to mention you are an incredible drummer well done my friend

[SuperWhiteNinjas]

I've actually never heard some of these techniques explained so well. In my own personal experience these techniques require skill and experience, and I gained them and subconsciously applied them naturally after time, more and more efficiently by the year. This is a great launching point.

[scottmosel]

I love this lesson! I have watched many lessons, for I am 53 and just beginning, but your finger squeeze on the push pull has never been explained so well. Thank you!

[gurnblanstein]

The best part about this lesson that I learned in the first few minutes is that you don't have to commit yourself to one or the other grip lol. You use them both or any portion of the gray area.

[francescoometto]

Very well done. Condensed in one video all the must known drummers hand techniques. Thank you very much Jeff

[stevehlabse]

Never too old or play too long to learn something new or refresh something. Great teaching

[keithreid]

This is a brilliant video. So inspiring to see drummers who have obviously worked so hard to achieve where they are, sharing insight and techniques for many to benefit. I love the drumming community! Cheers Jeff!