Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
👉 BEGINNERS! Play your favorite songs by knowing what GROOVES & FILLS to play. Cheat the process with my “25 Practical Rock Grooves & Fills for the Beginner Drummer” free PDF e-guide: thenonglamorousdrummer.com/25grooves
0:44 - There’s a secret that every sticking is holding…
2:27 - Most drummers assume that rudiments and stickings are dry and unmusical
5:06 - The SECRET underneath every sticking…
7:57 - 3 simple sticking patterns that create musical grooves
7:58 - Sticking 1 (The “Paradiddle”)
13:58 - Sticking 2 (The “Funky”)
21:13 - Sticking 3 (The “Swampy”)
28:23 - So what’s the biggest takeaway here?
29:29 - Question for you:
WHAT I BELIEVE ABOUT YOU…
You are closer to professional level drumming than you think. You just need a nudge in the right direction.
The truth is anyone can learn the drums, and you’re far more capable of mastering this instrument than you think you are. Don’t sell yourself short!
Here at the Non Glamorous Drummer we’re all about helping self-taught drummers know what to practice and how to practice so that they can nail songs and become the drummer everybody wants in their band.
If you want to dip your toes in the water here, dive into our hundreds of YouTube lessons on every drumming topic imaginable.
Stay Non Glamorous,
Stephen
P.S. - Check out thenonglamorousdrummer.com for more content, including free e-guides designed to fast-track your drumming progress!
👉 BEGINNERS! Play your favorite songs by knowing what GROOVES & FILLS to play. Cheat the process with my “25 Practical Rock Grooves & Fills for the Beginner Drummer” free PDF e-guide: thenonglamorousdrummer.com/25grooves
0:44 - There’s a secret that every sticking is holding…
2:27 - Most drummers assume that rudiments and stickings are dry and unmusical
5:06 - The SECRET underneath every sticking…
7:57 - 3 simple sticking patterns that create musical grooves
7:58 - Sticking 1 (The “Paradiddle”)
13:58 - Sticking 2 (The “Funky”)
21:13 - Sticking 3 (The “Swampy”)
28:23 - So what’s the biggest takeaway here?
29:29 - Question for you:
WHAT I BELIEVE ABOUT YOU…
You are closer to professional level drumming than you think. You just need a nudge in the right direction.
The truth is anyone can learn the drums, and you’re far more capable of mastering this instrument than you think you are. Don’t sell yourself short!
Here at the Non Glamorous Drummer we’re all about helping self-taught drummers know what to practice and how to practice so that they can nail songs and become the drummer everybody wants in their band.
If you want to dip your toes in the water here, dive into our hundreds of YouTube lessons on every drumming topic imaginable.
Stay Non Glamorous,
Stephen
P.S. - Check out thenonglamorousdrummer.com for more content, including free e-guides designed to fast-track your drumming progress!
