Stephen Clark

Stephen Clark

The Non Glamorous Drummer exists to help you learn the most important, core drumming skills so that you can make great quality music faster. Everything on this channel is geared toward helping you master the absolute most essential skills on the drums so that you can conquer drumming fundamentals and much more quickly reach your goals on the instrument. Here we talk about things like… How to practice in an apartment (how to create an apartment or dorm room practice setup), how to set up your kit comfortably (ergonomics!), how to strengthen your wrists and fingers for better doubles and overall chops, what to practice if you’re a beginner new to the instrument, how to tune your drums, how to improve your time and practice well with a metronome, and much, much more!

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  • @LisaKool-nz1ee
    @LisaKool-nz1eeМинут бұрын

    Yes yes yes. Repetition. I am going to start doing this as if I was a beginner again. Why do we always stop doing the things we learned at the beginning of drumming.

  • @nicolasbertin8552
    @nicolasbertin85527 сағат бұрын

    It's weird, your face looks AI generated.

  • @bejoyful7
    @bejoyful79 сағат бұрын

    Too hard to understand n follow. I m lost towards the end of the video

  • @williamhardy5591
    @williamhardy559117 сағат бұрын

    Hey bro just happened upon your channel and liked it right away. You don’t just start off playing like you’re showing off and you know, talk real fast like everybody knows what you’re talking about. You sound real down-to-earth and like I’m in the same room with you. Really approachable, major plus for me. I just liked and subscribed, and I do that very conservatively.

  • @sirtorndr
    @sirtorndr22 сағат бұрын

    Just curious... Is there a reason for not having a wingnut and foam for your ride cymbal?

  • @stix9641
    @stix9641Күн бұрын

    We all start somewhere playing grooves picked up from listening to music we like is fine solos are a serious study when your talent has grown and you have your own toolbox of solutions available to enhance the music your playing keeping it easy to understand ....thanks Steve we just did our call and response.

  • @flashfan1122
    @flashfan1122Күн бұрын

    It seems the slower I go on bass pedal, the harder it is to get the rebound. Been struggling with these triplets for months, hoping it helps me hone in on what is going on

  • @levaverbukh6507
    @levaverbukh6507Күн бұрын

    that is probably also because the hi hat is very light. try leaving such a hole on my HH Sabian fusion hh and you will feel the difference)

  • @user-ep2er4dn7n
    @user-ep2er4dn7nКүн бұрын

    This is of great value Thank you 🙏🏾

  • @frankspikes7858
    @frankspikes7858Күн бұрын

    I found out this formula a long time ago. Single ply coated heads on top. Single ply clear on bottom. Tune top medium high. Tune bottoms high. Gives warmth, and resonance. It's the old jazz method.

  • @NowOffTheClock
    @NowOffTheClock2 күн бұрын

    I'm Conflicted btwn the Neck of the stick striking the Edge of the Hats as VERBALLY Instructed, Versus the Shoulder of the stick striking the Edge of the Hats as Seen in the VISUAL Presentation. ?? 🤷‍♂️

  • @SteveFields-tm9je
    @SteveFields-tm9je2 күн бұрын

    😊

  • @suminshizzles6951
    @suminshizzles69512 күн бұрын

    Download the guide by entering your email address below. So you do that and are sent to a page that has nothing to do with the free 4 week PDF and instead prompts you to spend money. Classic switch and bait.

  • @bealightindarkness7285
    @bealightindarkness72852 күн бұрын

    I love the drums and i think your gift is amazing. Thank you for sharing your gift with us. God bless u up and down lol

  • @johnseabrook1562
    @johnseabrook15622 күн бұрын

    Take care when tuning the batter low and the snare side high…I did this and split the bottom head on the first rim shot…

  • @Definitely_Not_Angel
    @Definitely_Not_Angel2 күн бұрын

    Dude has been mewing since birth. Respect

  • @Lunkik666
    @Lunkik6663 күн бұрын

    I only have a practice pad and i can't get a drum kit there like $200 - $1000 how do i get better if i don't have any other drums?

  • @EphraimMiigho-jl7wb
    @EphraimMiigho-jl7wb3 күн бұрын

    I use heel down but when I want double tap with rolling I u heel up is that correct

  • @danlc95
    @danlc953 күн бұрын

    For #5, try keeping your thumb on the the sick, and letting your fingers relax. You aren't letting your fingers relax until you move your thumb. No reason to do that, just relax your fingers. For whatever reason you're restricting your fingers when you have the thumb in it's proper position. If you keep your fulcrum strong, and relax the fingers, you'll get proper wrist rotation, and rebound. This is the same trchnique Jeff Porcaro used.

  • @user-vm9hy7qx7c
    @user-vm9hy7qx7c3 күн бұрын

    I found 3 things hinders me. 1.arthritis. 2.axis pedal direct drives. 3.electronic kit or pads

  • @thomasmoran1533
    @thomasmoran15334 күн бұрын

    I am sorry Stephen, but this is NOT Moeller. Your finger movement is backwards on your two stroke pumping/whipping motion. Fingers do not open on the way up, they close. Reference Chapin and Bruce Becker. Also your are not whipping the stick, you are pushing it. Your wrist collapses on your down stroke. That is not supposed to happen. Your hi hat is too low for your arm, your wrist should be flat, or slightly bowed down at downstroke position, not up. Watch your demonstration of Moeller Triplets that you played on this video, it's much closer to actual Moeller. On your double strokes. Your fingers are open at the top, this means they are helping your downstroke, your fingers need to open on the downstroke, so they can close on the upstroke. Wrist and or forearm turn for downstroke, close fingers once for upstroke going away from the drum. Your fingers are moving twice for each double, this is a waste of motion and energy. It is also not Moeller. Whether you apply it to Moeller 2's,3's, 4's. Or double stroke roll. Thanks for reading. If you have questions, please contact me "Watch for rhe squeeze" Jim Chapin

  • @jimmoore8951
    @jimmoore89514 күн бұрын

    Thanks Stephen. As an ambidextrous athlete, I've always struggled getting past the muscle memory ingrained from learning to play a traditional style. Muscle memory is a powerful thing and you're right, going back and starting over again by playing simple grooves open handed is the key to rebuilding your coordination

  • @chaam4736
    @chaam47364 күн бұрын

    Hey Steven, many thanks, excellent video and sound advice. I have wanted to try the drums for years but had no idea where to start. I've ordered a practice pad and a set of sticks, I'm on my way!

  • @jannatinkarlen8702
    @jannatinkarlen87024 күн бұрын

    When I learn something on the pad, I can't play at all on real snare

  • @Fiascopia
    @Fiascopia4 күн бұрын

    I been playing for 10 years and I needed this video. Luckily ABSOLUTE BEGINNER is a mindset and I'm happy to have it :)

  • @InnocentAbyssinianCat-eb7ge
    @InnocentAbyssinianCat-eb7ge4 күн бұрын

    You can plough through hours of videos on you tube looking for the right advice this is video everyone needs to watch

  • @zeppelinfan82
    @zeppelinfan824 күн бұрын

    Your snare sounds cheap. Put jingly thing on it . Great video🙄🙄

  • @Lunkik666
    @Lunkik6664 күн бұрын

    im not human i don't have a week hand

  • @matthewguzda4075
    @matthewguzda40754 күн бұрын

    I'll say this, as a former pitcher I know I could never throw a ball lefty as I do as a righty.

  • @jaderazor
    @jaderazor4 күн бұрын

    Nice lessons Stephen. Even though I always play open handed, to me that style feels more natural to me even though I'm right handed. it always has my kit split the down the middle of my body does. But I have all 4 limbs doing there thing without thinking. If I try and cross beats with left arm to right leg, the beat will, for me, fall short cause I have to think about it. I feel open handed you are able to play smoother fills, with little thought. But always great content Stephen. Even though I've never had a lesson, I enjoy listen to these and running with it.

  • @michaeljames8594
    @michaeljames85945 күн бұрын

    Brilliant insights as always from Stephen Clark, a true inspiration and guiding light. I began open handed drumming about a year ago after seeing Simon Phillips (an open handed drummer) explain the advantages of the open handed approach: kzread.info/dash/bejne/d4N9rreEfJDeqdo.html Another helpful tip from Simon is: always maintain an upright posture, straight back - when playing at the kit.

  • @jimmoore8951
    @jimmoore89514 күн бұрын

    I agree Michael. For me, watching Carter Beaufort play inspired me to start learning an open handed technique... it's like a cheat code that I wish I had been taught originally

  • @mecdrum7
    @mecdrum75 күн бұрын

    New breed books are awesome

  • @glennbeckman7815
    @glennbeckman78155 күн бұрын

    What I have done to help my weak hand and or fingers is to keep one stick in the car,and when safe, practice Moeuler and or fingers on a padded leather steering wheel. Play some music and practice one hand accents at the parts that make sense to do so. Do finger stick exercises. Do both hands, but 75% on the weak side. Thanks Stephen

  • @Bass-n-Boom
    @Bass-n-Boom3 күн бұрын

    😮Dude... 🤨 That's some good advice, that I hadn't thought of. Thanks (Stephen Too!😅). 😎🤘🏻

  • @DigThatDave
    @DigThatDave5 күн бұрын

    Love it. Folks new to drumming try a variant of the Harry Miree set up if you can--thats what i went with when i started and its fantastic imo.

  • @MS-gj7ni
    @MS-gj7ni5 күн бұрын

    This is a cool concept i’ve been playing in bands etc recording gigging for years etc … but when i tried this i thought looks easy ! ….. tried it ….. it’s not …. i felt like i was starting again …. i’ve been trying this for 15 mins a time ….. it does work ….my left hand is getting better thanks for the vid your lessons are great

  • @michaelrenzi2370
    @michaelrenzi23705 күн бұрын

    Stop taking so much get on with the lesson

  • @luigisavoia2401
    @luigisavoia24015 күн бұрын

    You can fast forward.

  • @Joseph-kp8iz
    @Joseph-kp8iz4 күн бұрын

    Theres fast forward

  • @Bass-n-Boom
    @Bass-n-Boom3 күн бұрын

    🤷🏻‍♂️Why don't ya bitch about the free teachin' your gettin', from a free teacher, who's obviously Better'n You Are & has actually taken the time ta record a free lesson...& can't answer back until it's over & done with...& only like this. 🙆🏻‍♂️Better yet, maybe Stephen'll record You, Your Own Lesson... without words... 🤷🏻‍♂️ Or perhaps create a Whooooole different channel called "The Mute Drummer". 😂🙄 🙋🏻‍♂️ Do I win the " Asshole Challenge" ya started now??? 😮😂😂😂😅

  • @michaelrenzi2370
    @michaelrenzi23705 күн бұрын

    .an you talk to much

  • @luigisavoia2401
    @luigisavoia24015 күн бұрын

    Fast forward is available.

  • @Joseph-kp8iz
    @Joseph-kp8iz4 күн бұрын

    Its possible to fast forward

  • @cafe.cedarbeard
    @cafe.cedarbeard5 күн бұрын

    No coordination issues here. I've put lots of lessons into practice, my intuition greatly tuned so watching vids like these gives me enough ideas that when I go to practice various things occur to me to even out my practice. I've been training more balance in left hand with just this sort of thing lately, and I can do kick with left foot, but still a great challenge for right foot to do anything other than sit out while left trains planting the kick as opposed to opening and closing hats. All my practice is tapping on thighs and tapping feet these days while I figure out a way to get my kit out of storage and back into play. Just this morning at coffee shop sit the sound system kicked up a late 50's track with a zippy BeBop beat and I found it joyously possible though just on the edge of not easy, to keep up with the music if not hit every note the drummer did. It was fun to discover all my slower tempo Jazz beat training keeping the structure of the feel of the groove of that musical style even at high velocity. I think it was Ella Fitzgerald but I didn't Shazam it and did not recognize more than it's time of recording, definitely late 50's BeBop. Art Blakey perhaps?

  • @cafe.cedarbeard
    @cafe.cedarbeard5 күн бұрын

    I had been following a video leading the first page of Stick Control, but even with the balanced patterns if right hand does exactly the same amount of work as left then left still lags behind right's advancement, thus I've spent some time each day twirling sticks through my left hand fingers and doing stick drills with left hand while right just sits out for awhile, as right leg has to do in order for left foot to get the knack of being the bomber instead of the sizzle controller. Currently if right tries doing a hat pedal move left goes right back to sizzle control and loses the bomber dropping feel.

  • @cafe.cedarbeard
    @cafe.cedarbeard5 күн бұрын

    I first learned how to coordinate my limbs to play basic beats, even Rush songs tapping thighs and feet when I was a teenage bass player, but did not begin playing kit often enough to break out of a very small drum vocabulary, and zero skill in doing fills without losing the beat until 2018 with kit in and out of storage the whole time with ongoing poverty an issue. Yet, a pair of sticks and a chair are all I need to keep my skills advancing in the time out. Even just slapping my empty hands is getting my single stroke rolls close to Buddy Rich speed, from not having the bounce assist of a practice pad or drum handy.

  • @360.Tapestry
    @360.Tapestry5 күн бұрын

    thanks, stephan! i definitely already have 8, 9, or 10 different things to work on haha now i have to give them their due diligence and proper practice - minimum half a week of 15 minutes a day just to introduce each technique. once they're in my vocabulary, i'll have to intentionally use them to become proficient. thankfully, no one's rushing me to get better. my band only cares that i can hold a steady beat lol so i can start implementing each new bit as i become comfortable

  • @jeffsr8300
    @jeffsr83005 күн бұрын

    Just a note folks, do not give up on this remember Joe Morello could play 3 different time signatures at the same time.

  • @jimlaw8199
    @jimlaw81996 күн бұрын

    Hey Stephen, your constant turning to look at your notes is SUPER distracting and engagement-breaking my man. You need to put it beside or above the camera, or get a teleprompter setup. Just a suggestion from a long time watcher of your channel. Love your content. Cheers mate

  • @johnrobinson8323
    @johnrobinson83235 күн бұрын

    Actually, never bothered me. In fact. This is the first time in 5 years of watching that I have even thought about it.

  • @expurple
    @expurple5 күн бұрын

    I disagree, it's always quick and doesn't distract

  • @BimmyRee
    @BimmyRee5 күн бұрын

    I agree with the other comments, never really noticed it. If anything, it adds to the feeling of a one-on-one lesson.

  • @luigisavoia2401
    @luigisavoia24015 күн бұрын

    You should be watching his hands and feet not his head. Just saying.

  • @jonbarto9146
    @jonbarto91465 күн бұрын

    Hey Jimlaw, You’re kinda getting blasted for your comment - and while it seems nit-pickey to some (myself included) that doesn’t mean your concerns are any less valid than someone else’s. If it’s “super distracting” to you, then it’s super distracting. Unfortunately I think his setup is that way for a reason - but maybe he will take your thoughts into account and change the setup. Doubtful though as having access to the keyboard is probably why the laptop is nearby and to the side.

  • @dobleclanger
    @dobleclanger6 күн бұрын

    There must be some good points amongst this video but I gave up around the 5min mark. So much waffling on and rocking back and forth. I just wanted the title A, B, A demonstration. I guess I can look at the menu but lost interest.

  • @parocker17111
    @parocker171116 күн бұрын

    I love every one of your videos! Amazing!!!

  • @Leanneharris995
    @Leanneharris9956 күн бұрын

    I've only be drumming for a couple of months and I can't explain how much you've helped me to progress in between lessons. Thank you SO much!!! 🎉❤ Edit : Typo!

  • @Kostis_playsDrums
    @Kostis_playsDrums6 күн бұрын

    "Don't stop believin' " by Journey is a great song to practice open-handed playing. 🙂 I've recently covered it (got a video on my channel) and I must say that it was challenging enough!

  • @FrankPCarpi
    @FrankPCarpi6 күн бұрын

    I thought that open-handed drumming allows you to switch from right rhythm lead to left rhythm lead seamlessly, not only the ability to move more freely around the instruments on your left. I have an enormous kit and I have been forced to learn how to drum open-handed as the song demands. Simon Phillips has a video where he discusses exactly what I was talking about.

  • @scottdinges
    @scottdinges6 күн бұрын

    Ughhhh. I personally can't stand 80's low tuning. I prefer super high jazz tuning.

  • @mcmastermouss
    @mcmastermouss7 күн бұрын

    Don't understand why some notes for the kick drum are noted the "x" on the sheet for this exercise. Why some "x", instead of a regular note ? they seem to be played... I'm confused here 😵‍💫 can anyone help please ?

  • @macallandrinker
    @macallandrinker6 күн бұрын

    X is the hi-hat near the bass drum notes

  • @Lunkik666
    @Lunkik6667 күн бұрын

    20:45 is funny

  • @MPLSrep612xx
    @MPLSrep612xx7 күн бұрын

    Isn’t the second note supposed to be more accented by snapping the stick back with the fingers? Just comparing this video to the methods I’ve learned from other videos that seem to emphasize accenting the second note