Here is a technique that I use quite often on Drum Set. It involves what I call a drop and grab motion which requires minimal effort and is useful for performing continuous 16th notes with one hand. This is a very important technique for playing Brazilian Music as well as Hip Hop and R & B. It’s also great for playing poly-rhythms since you can “set it and forget it” while your other hand plays something completely different. I first saw Kenwood Dennard use this motion with Jaco Pastorious when I used to go see them at the Bottom Line in New York in the 1980’s. This video is from my hand technique DVD which is available from me. You can email me at rickdior@carolina.rr.com if you want to purchase a copy.
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The Perpetual Motion Technique