Finger twirls take a lot of practice so be patient and you will CRUSH IT.īreaking Into a New Groove: Drummer JWhite incorporates heavy metal drumming into hip hop songs – and people are listening.Unless you are ambidextrous, your dominant hand will automatically be favored so be purposeful about practicing with both hands equally.
The 5A-R’s suit me because the weight rests comfortably in my hands and the extra length gives me the perfect reach. Personally, I exclusively use and endorse Collision Drumsticks. Use a stick that is a good fit for you.Eventually (if you’ve been alternating between both hands) you can double your fun with the two-hand finger twirl. With dedication and practice, you can learn to do your stick tricks without even looking at your hand. I personally feel that nothing says, “Talented Musician” like a drummer who – regardless of the complexity of the drumbeat – can throw in a stick trick or two … or more. Initially, this movement will be unceremonious, but I promise you that with practice it will become seamless (see video). Lastly, close your hand as you grab the stick in one fell swoop. When you cross your ring finger behind your little finger, the stick will rise a little (due to the inflexibility of the ring finger). The top of the stick will again sway easily to the right and up. Raise your little finger while sliding your middle finger from under the stick. The top of the stick will sway effortlessly to the right and up – while the sticks bottom will swing in the direction of your now lowered little finger (photograph 2). Then as you slide your index finger from under the stick, quickly raise your ring finger. As you cross your index finger behind your middle finger (photograph 1) place your ring finger under the stick (this will take practice because the ring finger is inflexible). With your right hand* palm up, place the stick (at the first joint) between your slightly bent index and middle fingers. Once you have developed finger control of your stick, the twirl is simple because of Newton’s First Law of Motion (an object in motion, stays in motion). Mastery is achieved when your stick can rapidly rock back and forth comfortably between your fingers for several seconds. Practice this exercise until you are able to pivot your stick without it slipping. Repeat again, this time using your ring and little fingers. Next, move the stick between your middle and ring fingers and alternate lifting then lowering these fingers. Now, alternate lifting then lowering your index and middle fingers causing the stick to sway from side to side. Locate the fulcrum of the stick so that it feels leveled and pivots freely. With your hand palm down and perpendicular to your body, bend your fingers slightly and place your drumstick between your index and middle fingers at the first joint (closest to the tip). I do a quick exercise drill every day for a few minutes (while watching television or something) to maintain my finger control. Before attempting the finger twirl, you need to prepare your fingers.
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