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→ Solve your WEAK HAND, and build FAST FLUID chops you can apply to the full drum set with 3 daily pad exercises. Grab the free e-guide for the 30 minute daily practice routine!
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Hey Friend! If you find your thumbs getting sore after drumming - especially after playing loudly or quickly - Then you’re in the right place today!
Man, can I relate to this struggle. You’re frustrated because you know something must be wrong, but you don’t know what to change to fix it… which leaves you feeling completely incapable on your instrument.
I once had so much thumb pain after a gig that I knew I had to change something, and thankfully I discovered some big shifts you can make to avoid this struggle.
Most drummers reach for “grippier” sticks in order to avoid squeezing too tight (and that DOES help for sure!), but the core solution here is changing the way you grip so that you don’t have to squeeze as hard to maintain control over the sticks.
Today we’re breaking down 4 steps to solve this, and I’ll show you the exact “trouble-muscle” on my hand that “step no. 3” specifically solves.
We’ll also check out an amazing drummer who is the perfect example of how to play fast & loud extraordinarily well.
Let’s get you playing without pain and feeling more relaxed, so that you can have fun & focus on the music. YOU CAN DO THIS.
Check out a great video of Chad Smith playing right here…
youtu.be/HMBRjo33cUE?si=DMeKyDenhtL3V88H
I believe that YOU can become the drummer everyone wants in their band. 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!
SUBSCRIBE for more Non Glamorous videos that help you know what to practice so that you can gain confidence, nail songs, and be the drummer everyone wants to jam with.
Stay Non Glamorous,
Stephen
Check out thenonglamorousdrummer.com for more content, including free e-guides designed to fast-track your drumming progress!
→ Solve your WEAK HAND, and build FAST FLUID chops you can apply to the full drum set with 3 daily pad exercises. Grab the free e-guide for the 30 minute daily practice routine!
thenonglamorousdrummer.com/30-minute-pad-routine
Hey Friend! If you find your thumbs getting sore after drumming - especially after playing loudly or quickly - Then you’re in the right place today!
Man, can I relate to this struggle. You’re frustrated because you know something must be wrong, but you don’t know what to change to fix it… which leaves you feeling completely incapable on your instrument.
I once had so much thumb pain after a gig that I knew I had to change something, and thankfully I discovered some big shifts you can make to avoid this struggle.
Most drummers reach for “grippier” sticks in order to avoid squeezing too tight (and that DOES help for sure!), but the core solution here is changing the way you grip so that you don’t have to squeeze as hard to maintain control over the sticks.
Today we’re breaking down 4 steps to solve this, and I’ll show you the exact “trouble-muscle” on my hand that “step no. 3” specifically solves.
We’ll also check out an amazing drummer who is the perfect example of how to play fast & loud extraordinarily well.
Let’s get you playing without pain and feeling more relaxed, so that you can have fun & focus on the music. YOU CAN DO THIS.
Check out a great video of Chad Smith playing right here…
youtu.be/HMBRjo33cUE?si=DMeKyDenhtL3V88H
I believe that YOU can become the drummer everyone wants in their band. 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!
SUBSCRIBE for more Non Glamorous videos that help you know what to practice so that you can gain confidence, nail songs, and be the drummer everyone wants to jam with.
Stay Non Glamorous,
Stephen
Check out thenonglamorousdrummer.com for more content, including free e-guides designed to fast-track your drumming progress!
