Part 3. Spinning sticks is cool!

Stick tricks and showmanship

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This video shows you how to have fun spinning your drum sticks. Simon also references drummers that tastefully blend showmanship with the most critical task of all - being a musical, solid drummer. His examples are Rich Redmond (Jason Aldean) and the late, great John Blackwell Jr (Price, Justin Timberlake). Have fun, and enjoy the challenge!

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Lessons

Developing great technique
Developing great technique
Part 1. The essentials of grip, foot technique, set-up, and posture
Part 1. The essentials of grip, foot technique, set-up, and posture
Part 2. Don't forget the fingers
Part 2. Don't forget the fingers
Part 3. Spinning sticks is cool!
Part 3. Spinning sticks is cool!
Part 4. The old-school way of holding sticks, and why it works
Part 4. The old-school way of holding sticks, and why it works
Drum set rudiments that will transform your drumming
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Part 5. The single stroke will power your everyday drumming
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Part 6. The double stroke is a total game changer
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Part 7. Turbo charge your double strokes
Part 7. Turbo charge your double strokes
Part 8. Making an impact with the flam!
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Part 9. Adding drags transforms beats and fills!
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Part 10. Paradiddle power!
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Part 11. A new twist on an old favorite - flam accents
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