Month: October 2023

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Taking shortcuts in your grip

The grip Murray Spivack taught me

Taking shortcuts in your grip can lead to not only shortcomings in your drumming skills but also the risk of injury. For drummers, the way you hold your drumsticks is a crucial aspect of your performance. A proper grip not only makes your drumming smoother and more effortless but also helps prevent potential injuries. Conversely, an incorrect grip can not only make even simple beats seem impossible to execute but also increase the risk of strain and injury. This is how Murray Spivack taught me to hold a drumstick.

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Taking shortcuts in your grip leads to shortcuts in your drumming.

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How Murray Spivack taught me drums

How Murray Spivack Taught Me drums through ‘Stick Control’ Many drum enthusiasts have delved into the timeless classic ‘Stick Control.’ However, Murray, a personal acquaintance of the book’s author, had a unique perspective on its teachings. He believed that most people approached it incorrectly. Regardless of whether his interpretation was deemed right or wrong, Murray’s approach to ‘Stick Control’ had a profound impact on my drumming journey and significantly improved my skills.

Stick Control Spivack Method Exercise 1

How Murray Spivack taught me drums

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How Murray Spivack taught me drums
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Selecting an ideal pair of drumsticks

Selecting an ideal pair of drumsticks for your drum lessons. This process is rooted in the Murray Spivack Method I went through. And Murray’s is not just about balance and size; it’s also about density. Murray’s deep teaching approach, emphasizes subtleties in pressure control and grip. I recommend choosing drumsticks with closely matched densities. This ensures that you can work on the nuanced variations in pressure. Which means the ability to hold or squeeze the drumstick with precision. The right density will allow you to explore these subtleties, enhancing your control over the instrument and refining your techniques. These drumsticks, carefully chosen for their consistent density, will serve as invaluable tools in your journey toward mastering hand control. Let’s embark on this rhythmic adventure together, armed with the perfect pair of sticks.”

If you are considering a drum lesson please understand a few things. The lessons I teach are not for the casual drummer. And the drummer that wants these lessons is one in a million. So unless you are all in, don’t contact me about lessons.

You can’t learn the drums if your drumsticks are not matched.

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