Finger Drumming Tutorial: Basic technique + pad layout

This channel is all about helping you to become a great finger drummer, making beats and playing realistic drums on an mpc style controller.

In this video tutorial I'll explain everything you need to know when you want to get started with finger drumming. How to set up the pads and how to play some basic grooves right away.

In the beginner course on my website I also give tips on what equipment and software to buy as well as advice on how to install everything, what to do when you're having problems and I'll teach you some nice tricks that make you progress better and faster when practicing finger drumming.

For those of you who already got all the basics down, I also have a completely free 6 week intense training course to take your drumming to the next level called "Grooving & Improving", so at some point that might be worth checking out as well.

Device used: Native Instruments Maschine mk3
Software used: Addictive Drums 2

And for the guitar people: The guitar is a Fender USA strat deluxe directly into the sound card, no amp, just a little ambient reverb.

The blog article of this video, with a picture of the pad layout:

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[BiggoSuave]

You’re the best teacher on this subject, shout out to you

[bawol-official]

I’ve been playing real drums for 14 years and this is my first year finger drumming on a Mikro mk3 and you’re videos are an invaluable resource...and it’s FREE!

I appreciate your expertise friend. I hope you have a good day.

[MrJerryHsu]

PLEASE KEEP IT COMING. THESE ARE ALREADY MY FAVORITE VIDEOS TO WATCH, ITS SO INSPIRING. THANK YOU FOR BLESSING US WITH THESE TUTORIALS.

[AntonyNorthcutt]

I've never subscribed to something so quickly!!

[renatoruk]

This layout is awesome! I immediately improved my playing by at least 50% by using this. It enables introducing some complex patterns I haven't been able to do with the default Maschine drum layout. Thank you very much, subscribed for more!

[michaelc]

I’ve had the Mk3 for over a year now and I love it! I haven’t had as much time as I wanted to mess with it though, but I have come a long way. I am mainly a guitar player who always loved finger drumming, so the maschine mk3 was almost too good to be true when I discovered it. For a one man band setup or a live jam or practice tool, it is amazing. Such a versatile piece of equipment. I have been searching and searching for the exact content that you are sharing (at no cost) since before I bought the MK3 and was unable
to find any content with a guitar player/finger drummer like me, until now. You’re doing a great service to us all. Thank you and keep on groovin’

[TheQuestforGroove]

Welcome everybody who came here via Koji Seto! I do not speak Japanese but I will try and use Google translate to read all of your messages. There are Japanese subtitles available for this video by the way, let me know if they are any good :-)

[necurrence]

I wish I've watched your video 2 months ago, that is how much I took to find the right midi mapping and finger drumming technique. well back to the blackboard

[aimhannah]

Thank you so much brother, you are amazing! Going to check your course!

[reesewaller]

This was KrAZY helpful! EZ & Superior Drummer are BANGING now. I'm getting MUCH better results with this layout.

[chaza.]

Dude, I just got to your free tutorial page. You are what makes this world a better place. Merry x mas to you all...

[MarkGenerous]

Really cool! Definitely incorporate some of these tips into my videos! Thank you!

[klaytonvonkluge]

This gentleman is also very coordinated, physically, and I'd bet has years of practice in; you ain't gonna get there without puttin in the work! Thanks for the video, OP

[RockinwithAviii]

I Loved The Performance 😍
Anxious to watch more

[Monster_Radio_Man]

Wow. Thank you so much for this video, I'm so glad I stumbled on this. I've been struggling with my finger drumming for a long time and this layout just immediately felt right and natural.

[xSanityControlx]

So been subbed for a bit but did not realize how criminally underrated this channel is. This is an amazing place to learn. Thank you!

[immersivenarrative]

Thanks man im really improving alot from this video! keep up the good work your the top dog for fingerdrumming on YT !!

[oliverbunte]

Hey Rob, you made my day. Thank you so very much. With this Video i was able to configure my Maschine MK3 with EZ Drummer and now i start to learn how to finger drum :) Excellent Video.

[Thebadpiper]

I just started your online lessons. Dude, thank you so much. Best finger drumming lessons out there

[MrMctwisted]

Thanks for these tutorials mate! Very thorough and helpful. Plz keep up the fantastic work you’re s credit to the YouTube community