Hand Technique and Time Function Coordination

Ralph Humphrey is joined by several guest instructors in this comprehensive course. You will learn the fundamentals of your hand technique using methods developed by the forefathers of our craft such as Henry Adler, Sanford Moeller and Jim Chapin. Ralph will break down not only the mechanics of the motions you will be learning, but he will also apply them to the drum set as well as the practice pad.

Course Content

Holding the Sticks

Wrist Turns

A Warm-Up Exercise

The Bounce Stroke

Bounce Stroke, Full Stroke, Tap Stroke, Full Stroke

Wrist Turn Definition

Snap-ups

Bounce Stroke Exercise

Down Stroke, Tap Up Stroke

The Outside Release Motion

The Outside Release Motion (2-Stroke)

The Outside Release Motion (3-Stroke)

The Outside Release Motion (4-Stroke)

The Outside Release Motion (3-Stroke w/ 2 Stresses)

The Outside Release Motion (4-Stroke w/ 2 Stresses)

The Outside Release Motion (4-6 Stroke Motion)

The Outside Release Motion (3-Stroke) on Drum Set

The Outside Release Motion (4-stroke) | Drum Set

The Outside Release Motion (3-Stroke w/ 2 Stress) | Drum Set

The Outside Release Motion (3-Stroke w/ 2 Stress) Exercise

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