The Five Stroke Roll: Michael Carvin Breaks Down Drumming Rudiments

Master drummer Michael Carvin demonstrates one of the 26 rudiments of drumming: the five stroke roll.

Michael Carvin - Drums
Eric Suquet - Director
Bill Thomas - Director of Photography
Richard Emery - Production Assistant
Seton Hawkins - Producer

Recorded May 3, 2013

[FragginWagon]

"All drummers have educated hands and ignorant feet." Classic.

[mattc]

This is literally the best, most concise and impactful four and a half minutes of instruction I have ever heard on any subject from anyone ever.

[nebbykoo]

I took some lessons from Michael Carvin, many years ago in NYC. He could be intimidating, but also very warm. I will always admire him. He hold a mirror up to you so you can see yourself.

[caryd]

This guy is deep in the pocket when he’s just speaking! Wonderful lesson, thanks. I always run my 5 strokes together, without the pause in between the alternations. I’m going to practice the way you played it with that little break.

[robertducros]

There are teachers and there are players, with all respect you are both with style.

[matthewvanbueren]

This is literally one of the most insightful short videos for drummers

[davethompson]

a real teacher. demonstrating musicality on the drums. thankyou for that Michael

[vertigoat]

I'm confused. How did you get an hours worth of instruction into a 4:30 video? I think you might have changed my life.

[juscallmegrumpy]

I love Michael Carvin. He's Old School and teaches like my old Band Director and my Music Teacher. Drumming with common sense and developed skills. God Bless you Sir.

[joegaspari]

I really like his demonstrations and how he explains things.

[kamb]

After watching two videos I can tell Mr Carvin is a master. He may a bit older here but he's like Yoda. When he starts playing everybody's jaw hits the floor

[tedyarusso]

You are one sharp man! Thanks for adding the importance of the feet in drum set rudiment playing. Love your vibe and touch.

[markielinhart]

“Whatever you teach your hands, teach you feet” - best advice I ever saw✌️🌻

[lisaogrady]

I LOVE this man! (Female drummer, 57 yrs old) You're the boss, Michael. 👍

[drbobinski]

Thanks Michael, Amazing lesson and an infectious personality.

[demilichripoffdetector]

Your awesome. I am a metal drummer trying to get better at control and learning basics. I play very fast but have missed my rudements. Thanks

[detoxholmes]

"All drummers have educated hands and ignorant feet." That hit me hard!

[rmmccarthy]

Beautiful! A simple rudiment presented with sincerity, enthusiasm, and complexity. I am eager to apply your approach. Kudos and high praise for bringing excitement to the 5SR.

[josephgurzynski]

I've learned a lot from this talented and classy man.

[tobydogloser]

Good lesson. What pt of the country are you in? Real quick...For ME, after playing the rudiments a while they become a groove. What impressed me so much...Your rudiments are good, but after much time, I believe mine are quicker, and cleaner. However, when you swing, it's NICE! I need a teacher like yourself to "loosen me up" If I can use my "chops", and get swinging a jazz pattern, I feel that would help me greatly! For Funk, rock, pop, etc....I can feel it!, but never could feel the swing.