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RTOM Dual-Surface DBS Practice Pad Review
In this video we’re looking at the RTOM Dual Surface DBS Practice Pad. This is a great new practice pad that provides two playing surfaces to help develop hand strength and endurance. If you are considering a new pad, this is a great option!
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VIDEO INDEX:
0:29 - Who is RTOM?
0:50 - RTOM Dual Surface DBS Practice Pad Features
1:32 - The Good
3:59 - The Bad
4:44 - Do I Recommend This Pad?
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How to Play The Paradiddle - Drum Rudiment Lesson
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What is a Paradiddle? In this lesson we will find out! Specifically, we’ll look at the paradiddle's notation, how to play it, and how to practice it with a metronome and with the Open, Close, Open method. VIDEO INDEX: 0:31 - What is a Paradiddle (Demo) 0:46 - How to Play a Paradiddle 1:06 - How to Practice - Steady Tempo vs Open, Close, Open 1:21 - How to Practice with a Metronome at a Steady T...
How to Play The Flam - Drum Rudiment Lesson
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What is a flam? In this lesson we will find out! Specifically, we’ll discuss the flam's notation, how to play it, and how to practice it with a metronome and with the Open, Close, Open method. VIDEO INDEX: 0:40 - What is a Flam (Demo) 2:07 - How to Play Flams with Alternating Sticking 2:27 - Flam Grace Note Spacing - Tight vs. Wide 2:57 - How to Practice - Steady Tempo vs Open, Close, Open 3:17...
The BEST Drum Practice Pad in 2024 for Hand Strength and Speed! RTOM Moongel Workout Pad Review
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In this video we’re looking at the RTOM Moongel Workout Pad. This is the best practice pad available for developing hand speed, strength, and endurance. If you are considering this pad or if you're simply looking at options, you've come to the right place! VIDEO INDEX: 0:29 - What is the Moongel Workout Practice Pad 2:09 - Features 3:07 - The Good 6:17 - The Bad 7:18 - Target Audience 7:55 - Do...
How to Play The Triple Stroke Roll - Drum Rudiment Lesson for Beginners
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In this lesson we will learn how to play the triple stroke roll rudiment. Specifically, we’ll discuss the notation, how to play it, and how to practice it with a metronome and with the Open, Close, Open method. Last, we'll look briefly at the Moeller Method. VIDEO INDEX: 0:41 - What is the Triple Stroke Roll (Demo) 1:25 - How to Practice - Steady Tempo vs Open, Close, Open 1:38 - Steady Tempo E...
How to Play The Single Stroke Roll - Drum Rudiment Lesson for Beginners
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What is the Single Stroke Roll? In this lesson we're going to look at how to play the single stroke roll drum rudiment. This is an essential rudiment that shows up all over the place in drumming. In fact, even if you don't learn any other rudiments, learning the single stroke roll will still set you up to be able to play a ton of fills and other fun things on the drums. VIDEO INDEX: 0:55 - What...
The Rudiments - What They Are, How to Play Them, and Why They're Important
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What are the rudiments? Why should I learn the rudiments? What are the most important rudiments? If you have ever asked yourself these questions, you have come to the right place. This lesson provides an overview of the drum rudiments and sheds light on why they are important. In many ways, the rudiments are to drummers what scales are to guitarists. They may seem academic or old fashioned, but...
Music Theory Basics: What Are Music Note Values?
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www.gattsdrums.com In this lesson we will learn about note values. Understanding note values will help you read and count through music notation. After watching this this video, please check out my other lessons on understanding rhythms in 4/4 time. You can find those videos out on my Website, gattsdrums.com or on my UA-cam channel main page. VIDEO INDEX: 0:50 - Measures, Pitches, and Note Valu...
The Triplet Crossover: A Simple Drum Fill That Sounds Hard!
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This video covers an awesome drum fill that sounds hard, but is actually quite simple. Hopefully you can take this and start using it if you don't already have something similar in your arsenal. This drum fill is based on a 16th note triplet pattern that moves around the toms. Please refer to the notation on my website, gattsdrums.com. 0:51: Example 1 - 16th Note Triplets with RLRLRL Sticking 1...
"Slow Motion" Metric Modulation Grooves Drum Lesson
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This drum lesson covers what I call "Slow Motion" and "Fast Forward" grooves. These concepts are inspired by something I've heard Marco Minnemann play numerous times in his videos and live performances. If you're a fan of Marco, you may recognize the ideas. In a nutshell, I discuss how to use polyrhythms on the drums to sound like you're playing in slow motion. This concept can also be used to ...
How to Play Virgil Donati's "The Thinking Stone" - Drum Lesson
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Welcome to my "Grooves" series! Here I will introduce you to my favorite grooves of all time and show you how to play them. The groove I discuss in this lesson comes from drumming legend Virgil Donati in "The Thinking Stone" by Planet X. Upon first listen, this song may seem less acrobatic than Virgil's typical playing, but the opening groove is a ridiculous demonstration of limb independence. ...
How to Play Double Strokes with Your Feet
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If you’ve never tried practicing the double strokes with your feet, you should. It’s challenging, but it's also lot of fun. Ultimately, the rudiments are tools that we can use to improve our technique however we wish, so why should we limit them to our hands? If you want to improve your double bass technique, what are you waiting for?! This lesson covers the Double Stroke Roll. This rudiment is...
Meshuggah Born in Dissonance Drum Cover & Tab
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This is a drum cover of Born in Dissonance by Meshuggah. I love Meshuggah and Tomas Haake. So, as soon as I heard Born in Dissonance from The Violent Sleep of Reason, I told myself I had to cover it. I like to transcribe songs before I play them. So, you can get my Born in Dissonance drum cover transcription on my website for free at www.gattsdrums.com! For this recording, I'm using a set of CA...
How to Play The Spiraling Void by The Faceless
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This is a drum lesson for "The Spiraling Void" by The Faceless. Please follow along with the notation, available for free at my website: gattsdrums.com/transcriptions/ VIDEO INDEX: 1:07 - Section A 1:32 - Section A Example 2:03 - Sections B & C 2:44 - Sections B & C Example 3:36 - Section D 3:53 - Section D Example 4:25 - Sections H & I 5:37 - Sections H & I Example 6:29 - Section J 7:01 - Sect...
The Faceless - The Spiraling Void Drum Playthrough and Free Tab
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Free Transcription of "The Spiraling Void" Available Here: gattsdrums.com/transcriptions/ I love The Faceless. In fact, this is the second time I have covered one of their songs. Not only does this song have some tricky timing, the tempo is ridiculous. I haven't played double bass this fast in a while (if ever), so I really had to keep after it. I worked up quite a sweat, so at the halfway poin...
Ellie Goulding - Aftertaste Cover by Geoff Gatts
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Ellie Goulding - Aftertaste Cover by Geoff Gatts
Strange Times by The Black Keys Drum Lesson
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Strange Times by The Black Keys Drum Lesson
The Weeknd - As You Are (Drums Only)
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The Weeknd - As You Are (Drums Only)
The Black Keys - Strange Times Drum Cover by Geoff Gatts
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The Black Keys - Strange Times Drum Cover by Geoff Gatts
The Weeknd - As You Are Drum Cover
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The Weeknd - As You Are Drum Cover
Time Signatures: Common Beats in 4/4
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Time Signatures: Common Beats in 4/4
Developing Singles Around the Drum Kit - The Best Way To Build Your Speed
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Developing Singles Around the Drum Kit - The Best Way To Build Your Speed
How to improve your Double Bass Foot Technique Fast with Mirroring
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How to improve your Double Bass Foot Technique Fast with Mirroring
Mind Spun by Animals as Leaders Playthrough and Free Drum Tab
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Mind Spun by Animals as Leaders Playthrough and Free Drum Tab
Animals as Leaders - Mind Spun Drum Playthrough
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Animals as Leaders - Mind Spun Drum Playthrough
"Harvey Wallbanger" by Chimp Spanner Drum Lesson and Free Tab
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"Harvey Wallbanger" by Chimp Spanner Drum Lesson and Free Tab
Chimp Spanner - Harvey Wallbanger Drum Playthrough
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Chimp Spanner - Harvey Wallbanger Drum Playthrough
Geoff Gatts - Children of Bodom "Halo of Blood" Drum Lesson and Free Tab
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Geoff Gatts - Children of Bodom "Halo of Blood" Drum Lesson and Free Tab
Children of Bodom "Halo of Blood" Drum Playthrough and Tab
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Children of Bodom "Halo of Blood" Drum Playthrough and Tab
The HAARP Machine "Esoteric Agenda" Drum Lesson and Free Tab
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The HAARP Machine "Esoteric Agenda" Drum Lesson and Free Tab

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  • @hauntedhose
    @hauntedhose 5 днів тому

    This pad is like lifting weights for drummers

  • @jerh3464
    @jerh3464 15 днів тому

    Hi

  • @HrSamstag
    @HrSamstag Місяць тому

    Two 15s long ads without possibility to stop them - consider me gone.

  • @bodyshampooLotion
    @bodyshampooLotion 2 місяці тому

    Do you think moongel practice pad are not friendly for double stroke? As i saw some are saying the pad is a pain for push pull technique which it doesnt develop the skill yet it will harm our muscle Sorry about my english

    • @GeoffGattsDrums
      @GeoffGattsDrums 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for your question! I don’t think the moongel pad is inherently bad for double strokes or push pull finger technique, but it may require you to slightly change your technique or to work harder to bring the stick back up after striking the pad. However, this feels to me like the main purpose of a workout pad like this and I think that if you can get your doubles and push pull technique going on a pad with little to no rebound like this, then you’ll be flying on a real drum! And, if you introduce it to your practice routine a little at a time and warm up at slow tempos and gradually work your way to faster tempos, I don’t think you run the risk for injury. I hope this helps!

  • @YeseniaV92
    @YeseniaV92 4 місяці тому

    Great work!

  • @RTOMCorporation
    @RTOMCorporation 5 місяців тому

    We are in the process of developing a stand for the DBS pad...stay tuned!

    • @GeoffGattsDrums
      @GeoffGattsDrums 5 місяців тому

      Very excited! This will be a game changer!

  • @matenorth
    @matenorth 6 місяців тому

    Hello great cover man. Do i have to memorize the kicks completely or is there a hidden polymeter to make things easier?

    • @GeoffGattsDrums
      @GeoffGattsDrums 6 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. Unfortunately, there's no polymeter or hidden pattern that I'm aware of. If you find one, please let me know!

    • @matenorth
      @matenorth 6 місяців тому

      @@GeoffGattsDrums Thanks, this is the problem I have with this music, the tabs are in 4/4 without telling you the secondary rhythm so you have to memorize a lot of different and random bars.

  • @n3crowarlvck
    @n3crowarlvck 7 місяців тому

    As someone that’s into extreme metal drumming (blast beasts and the likes) I may need to pick this up. Playing with speed and accuracy is the biggest thing for me when learning how to play in this style and I feel like this will help me build on that strength. I haven’t been able to play my actual set because my family has a new dog that freaks out with loud sounds so any way to get my chops in the better

    • @GeoffGattsDrums
      @GeoffGattsDrums 7 місяців тому

      This pad is great for developing blast beats! That’s one of the things it has helped me with most. Now if only I could just get my feet up to get same speed as my hands 😂 Sorry to hear that you can’t play your set. I haven’t been able to play my set for a while either, so I’ve been trying to make the most out of a pad set up as well. It’s not the same, but it’s better than not playing at all. Best of luck my man!

    • @n3crowarlvck
      @n3crowarlvck 7 місяців тому

      @@GeoffGattsDrums definitely same to you we drummers will always find a way to keep hitting the skins

    • @hauntedhose
      @hauntedhose 4 місяці тому

      @@n3crowarlvckmy dogs hear the kick and boom they’re gone 😬

  • @user-lb1bh4df6b
    @user-lb1bh4df6b 8 місяців тому

    Good for a little drum setup like this 🤘🏼

  • @JamieDrumz
    @JamieDrumz 11 місяців тому

    I realise this is 8 (!) years old, but thank you! Clearly a lot of work put into this

  • @Isaiah_berbs
    @Isaiah_berbs 11 місяців тому

    I didn’t know Ryan remolds played drums

  • @sabrina8582
    @sabrina8582 Рік тому

    Thanks so much 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @aeko
    @aeko Рік тому

    Great video, thanks for the break down

  • @LitteralBeans
    @LitteralBeans Рік тому

    All I have is 2 drum sticks and a hard-back book so rudiments are my only options

    • @JamminWithJer
      @JamminWithJer 10 місяців тому

      How’s the progress coming?

    • @LitteralBeans
      @LitteralBeans 10 місяців тому

      @@JamminWithJer learned my triple stroke roll

  • @midinerd
    @midinerd Рік тому

    starts groovin' as an mf'er round 9:19 ! a pleasure to listen to man

  • @delusionwalker8852
    @delusionwalker8852 Рік тому

    Why do I discover this video just now? Dude great work. It's it possible to get your drums track solo to play along?

    • @GeoffGattsDrums
      @GeoffGattsDrums Рік тому

      Thanks! Unfortunately I don't have the raw audio or video files anymore, so I can't provide the solo drum track. But, if you want the sheet music for the drums it's available here: gattsdrums.com/transcriptions/. I hope that helps!

    • @delusionwalker8852
      @delusionwalker8852 Рік тому

      @@GeoffGattsDrums hey thanks man it sure does help because it's a great starting point to write the midi drums myself 👍

    • @GeoffGattsDrums
      @GeoffGattsDrums Рік тому

      Awesome! Let me know if you need anything else!

  • @NormisDays
    @NormisDays Рік тому

    Ахует

  • @edwardbarth8237
    @edwardbarth8237 Рік тому

    Awesome-sounding kit. Especially the snare! Thanks for the lesson.

  • @cjw6659
    @cjw6659 2 роки тому

    this is excellent - thanks man

  • @mrjavan
    @mrjavan 2 роки тому

    solid 💪🏾

  • @timingismyendgame
    @timingismyendgame 2 роки тому

    Cool. Just curious about the roll you did in this video. How fast did you get.

  • @timingismyendgame
    @timingismyendgame 2 роки тому

    I've been playing in bands for a while but I just started taking lessons to improve my technique. My instructor has me working on rudiments and led me to your videos. This is really helpful. I've also been working with your videos on the single stroke roll and triple stroke roll. Are you going to do a tutorial for all the rudiments, or at least the 7 basic ones you refer to in this intro?

    • @GeoffGattsDrums
      @GeoffGattsDrums 2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching! Yes, I am creating videos for the 7 rudiments I mention in this video. They’ll be available on my channel in the next few weeks.

  • @kylemansfield3630
    @kylemansfield3630 2 роки тому

    Very helpful thanks 🙏 good stuff for aspiring new drummers 😎

  • @gaspar-animal-ribeiro5414
    @gaspar-animal-ribeiro5414 2 роки тому

    Came here to watch you play after getting your drum scores for this song. I'm learning this song right now and your notations are priceless! Thanks so much for the content! Very much appreciated!

    • @GeoffGattsDrums
      @GeoffGattsDrums 2 роки тому

      Thanks! That’s awesome to hear and I’m glad they’re helpful! Good luck with the song!

  • @robertpien8708
    @robertpien8708 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for breaking down so amazing music it really helps when you can see the magic take place behind the Mystery . Being a advanced musician sometime we also need to work on more advanced concepts and ideas . This really helps expand our creativity to a whole new level.

  • @MrRichTBiscuit
    @MrRichTBiscuit 3 роки тому

    The rock beat at 3:00 its 4:4 but with the 8th notes the signature is 4:8 ?

    • @GeoffGattsDrums
      @GeoffGattsDrums 3 роки тому

      No, but good question. It's all still in 4:4. I was trying to say that when you see 8th notes you can count them by saying 1 "AND" 2 "AND" 3 "AND" 4 "AND." But, even though we're counting 8th notes, the rock beat is still in 4:4 time. In contrast, a 4:8 time signature would mean that you have only 4 total 8th notes in the measure. Technically, you could say that 4:4 is the same as 8:8 time, in which you would count to 8 and each of those counts would be an 8th note, but I don't think anyone really does that in practice. Hopefully that wasn't too thoroughly confusing :) Let me know what other questions I can try to help with!

    • @MrRichTBiscuit
      @MrRichTBiscuit 3 роки тому

      @@GeoffGattsDrums it was because I had told my daughter she had learned a 4 4 beat and she told her friend, who is having drumming lessons... She hadn't heard of it which is why I questioned it (thanks for the video BTW) . But I'm glad we're all right. I think lol

    • @MrRichTBiscuit
      @MrRichTBiscuit 3 роки тому

      It's 4 4

  • @adobiefamilychanel6136
    @adobiefamilychanel6136 3 роки тому

    Nice video keep it up

  • @cjrdrums1
    @cjrdrums1 3 роки тому

    Is the tempo 157 BPM? Sites are saying 106 and I'm like, whhat?

    • @GeoffGattsDrums
      @GeoffGattsDrums 3 роки тому

      Hey dude! Yeah, I definitely think it's right around 157 BPM! I wonder how others are getting 106. Weird!

  • @john-nx4xn
    @john-nx4xn 3 роки тому

    Play the beat that runs in the background

  • @dsmojo7211
    @dsmojo7211 3 роки тому

    Not bad homie.. question- Are you right or left handed, or ambidextrous?

    • @GeoffGattsDrums
      @GeoffGattsDrums 3 роки тому

      Thanks! I’m right handed. My teacher suggested playing open-handed (with my left hand on the high hat) when I started playing the drums. I also got really into Mike Mangini and other drummers who were big into independence and symmetrical kits, so I’ve tried to focus a lot on my left side over the years :)

  • @audenoakes
    @audenoakes 4 роки тому

    1:45

  • @glennbarnette6659
    @glennbarnette6659 4 роки тому

    Oh yeah?! Well, I can cover white stripes on drums! LOL

    • @GeoffGattsDrums
      @GeoffGattsDrums 4 роки тому

      Glenn Barnette Ha! Hey, I’d love to see it! Thanks for watching!

  • @groggle_noggle3348
    @groggle_noggle3348 4 роки тому

    Thanks for discouraging me to start playing well by escalating too quickly and having the annoying background music accompanying it.

  • @margaritayarabi661
    @margaritayarabi661 4 роки тому

    Excellent video content! Sorry for the intrusion, I would love your initial thoughts. Have you heard about - Riddleagan Piano Master Remedy (google it)? It is a smashing one of a kind guide for revealing an easy way to learn the piano minus the normal expense. Ive heard some incredible things about it and my work buddy after a lifetime of fighting got great success with it.

  • @saranath0317
    @saranath0317 4 роки тому

    awesome man

  • @duckdrummer7584
    @duckdrummer7584 4 роки тому

    Can you share the Transcription of this Please ? Thanks !

    • @GeoffGattsDrums
      @GeoffGattsDrums 4 роки тому

      DuckDrummer Sure! It’s on my website: Gattsdrums.com. Take a look at the transcriptions page. Thanks!

  • @jamesstreeter1774
    @jamesstreeter1774 4 роки тому

    Great drumming

  • @RevolutionKangleipak
    @RevolutionKangleipak 4 роки тому

    whats that background drumming called..?

    • @GeoffGattsDrums
      @GeoffGattsDrums 4 роки тому

      I‘m not sure if it really has a name, but it might fall into the category of funk. I just made it up and thought it sounded cool! Thanks for asking!

  • @slowswimmer9169
    @slowswimmer9169 4 роки тому

    Thanks!

  • @lindaclifford3883
    @lindaclifford3883 4 роки тому

    The background track is ridiculous in this use. Distracting!

  • @KarasamaBeats
    @KarasamaBeats 4 роки тому

    Not exactly precise but hey thats what tutorials are for ! Once you get hold of the basic pattern u add up the rest. Really great tutorial to get the main idea going on. Thanks !

  • @philspill6854
    @philspill6854 5 років тому

    Wish there was a version with drums only

  • @mlodyimbir
    @mlodyimbir 5 років тому

    what are those

  • @rammstein1985234
    @rammstein1985234 5 років тому

    What snare drum is that of you don't mind me asking? Great video btw.

  • @TheProphetsWhisper
    @TheProphetsWhisper 5 років тому

    im surprised not more people use those CAD drum mics. I have the same set i think. they sound great honestly esp if you trade the overhead mics for others and add a room mic. You delivered the goods in this one.

  • @emilyfarrior9307
    @emilyfarrior9307 5 років тому

    music starts at 2:20

  • @lotuseater9364
    @lotuseater9364 5 років тому

    bruv u killed it. kudos

  • @rowancooke8378
    @rowancooke8378 5 років тому

    Great lesson

  • @fluffypuppy720
    @fluffypuppy720 5 років тому

    You are the first person who has explained this in a way I can understand. I have been playing music for 30 years, been in multiple bands, toured, cut Albums, and I have never learned jack about music theory. But This was a big help! Thanks!

    • @GeoffGattsDrums
      @GeoffGattsDrums 5 років тому

      Thanks for letting me know! I'm glad you found it helpful!

  • @sytock
    @sytock 5 років тому

    I don't understand shit, but can you play Meshuggah?

    • @GeoffGattsDrums
      @GeoffGattsDrums 5 років тому

      sytock Ha, yep, I covered Born in Dissonance. Check it out here: ua-cam.com/video/J3W4hfundqE/v-deo.html

    • @MypasswordisNewMedic
      @MypasswordisNewMedic 5 років тому

      sytock yeah that’s what brought me here too