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  • Playing with heavier sticks and playing on a pillow are just a couple of the things I did to develop my speed on drums. Hi my name is Camellia Akhamie Kies (CAMI) and I just wan to thank you for watching my video. Please feel free to like and subscribe. Thanks for the love and support.
    Here is a link to the wrist weights I recommend, but please use whatever feels comfortable.
    www.amazon.com/fit-Wrist-Weig...
    Mastering the drumming stick control is the best way to increase speed. It’s all about making your hands do exactly what you want when you want. As a drummer, it is so important to control the sticks at all times. You can improve the drums stick control and practice how to drum faster with some hand speed drills and exercises that will work on the essential elements for speed drumming. Text me if you're interested in on-line drum lessons 202-505-0510.
    I would love to help you develop your technique.
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Komentáře • 128

  • @jahleeleli3280
    @jahleeleli3280 Před rokem +7

    EXCELLENT ol' skool technical approaches! I vividly remember my high school band director back in 1981 (Memphis Melrose High School) taking the marching drums away from us for 2 weeks during summer band camp & he made all of us play rudimental drills with our sticks, bass mallets, & tenor mallets on pillows!!!! By the time we finally got to "strap up", we could feel & hear a significant difference in both techniques & timekeeping (we ran the rudiment drills with an overhead speaker metronome). As veteran drummers/percussionists, we lose muscle mass & joint strength as we age, which is why I still do rhythm & rudiment drills on a pillow still today; the only difference is, I flip my marching sticks to use the butt instead of the tip: match grip style.
    THANK YOU young lady for this video. 👍👍👍🌟🌟🌟🌟

  • @jenko701
    @jenko701 Před 2 lety +7

    You are so correct with every thing you said.

  • @angelozollo9506
    @angelozollo9506 Před 11 měsíci +4

    First, Thank you for your service.
    Second, Thank you for always providing quality content
    Third, Thank you for pushing me forward

    • @camiloops.official
      @camiloops.official  Před 4 měsíci

      Heyyyy thanks and truly an honor. Happy to help share some drum information to make life easier. thanks for the comment, happy drumming. God Bless 😁

  • @derekbanas
    @derekbanas Před rokem +11

    Your videos are spectacular!!! Thank you for taking the time to make them.

    • @camiloops.official
      @camiloops.official  Před rokem +2

      Hey, thanks for watching. I’m just happy to to share. 💯❤️

  • @lbjmuzic
    @lbjmuzic Před 11 měsíci +2

    Got the heavier sticks and my finger technique started happening. Awesome...

  • @kingfrank01
    @kingfrank01 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I'm planning to get a pair of marching sticks today! 50yr old just starting to play (4months in) and I love it!

  • @DennisJohnsonDrummer
    @DennisJohnsonDrummer Před rokem +2

    We used a super heavy Slingerland Densiwood model back in the day and played on pillows. No pain no gain was the motto.

  • @theriphraff
    @theriphraff Před rokem +3

    I'm on this! I thought heavier sticks and stuff would work in theory. But you just convinced me. Thanks!

  • @ElSings
    @ElSings Před rokem +2

    You have got to be one of the coolest people I think I’ve seen on CZcams. Not really sure what it is, you just seem so confident and really good at what your doing:)

  • @galwaytribesman9289
    @galwaytribesman9289 Před 2 měsíci +1

    It's like train hard fight easy.

  • @starbright523
    @starbright523 Před rokem +3

    Yes your tips are very helpful !!

  • @briiakarii
    @briiakarii Před rokem +2

    I'm so glad I found you, you are helping me in ways I didn't even realize I needed. And I am absolutely INLOVE with that drum set!

  • @Kehlst
    @Kehlst Před 11 měsíci +2

    Thank you, again.
    I'm loving your logic and simple teachings.

  • @james22939
    @james22939 Před 2 lety +1

    Sounds amazing

  • @CharlesEBusa
    @CharlesEBusa Před 9 měsíci

    Great tips! Thanks a lot!

  • @marleiserashford396
    @marleiserashford396 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you. Love ur lessons.

  • @shlxng1787
    @shlxng1787 Před 6 měsíci +1

    This kind of studio is just a sweet dream 💭

  • @kevincartagena396
    @kevincartagena396 Před rokem

    I used to go to school with Ralph. Hes a awsome guy

  • @marioveerle2970
    @marioveerle2970 Před 2 lety +2

    I saw the video and immediately ordered wrist weights
    thanks for the tip and the good explanation as always!

  • @rayboreham2648
    @rayboreham2648 Před rokem

    Very useful. Thanks.

  • @magnusvanttinen7855
    @magnusvanttinen7855 Před rokem +1

    Thanks a lot for this great lesson.

  • @lionheartroar3104
    @lionheartroar3104 Před 2 měsíci

    Love you videos. Thank you.

  • @danshapiro7346
    @danshapiro7346 Před rokem +1

    You are an awesome teacher!

  • @djojohann
    @djojohann Před rokem +2

    Been playing for 25 years and never flipped the stick around practiced on my forearm. Awesome tip, I'll be using this a lot.

  • @thomasosborne8579
    @thomasosborne8579 Před rokem +2

    You are a great instructor. Keep up the great work!

  • @Scorby1965
    @Scorby1965 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow, awesome Cami! 😎🤙🥁

  • @momseasytocookrecipies706

    You are such an awesome teacher ❣️

  • @UpesDioniel-ad63
    @UpesDioniel-ad63 Před 11 měsíci

    Fantastic

  • @jfrracing1
    @jfrracing1 Před 8 měsíci

    thanku for taking the time to do this.

  • @ernestroger3326
    @ernestroger3326 Před rokem +1

    Absolutely the best teaching and teacher !

  • @Cthylla417
    @Cthylla417 Před rokem

    such a helpful video thank you!

  • @bern543
    @bern543 Před rokem +1

    Amazing ! ❤ good Job !

  • @shatteredstiks7392
    @shatteredstiks7392 Před 8 měsíci

    Great tips and I likeb that drum set

  • @DrummerDudeRon
    @DrummerDudeRon Před rokem

    Great lesson.... Thanks!

  • @82706527
    @82706527 Před rokem +2

    Great lesson, Cami. I also like to drape a dish towel over my SD, held in place by a clamp-on muffler, and also practicing Wilcoxon/rudimental stuff with brushes…Cheers!

  • @Vladriguez
    @Vladriguez Před rokem

    Much appreciated.

  • @DS-jw1jk
    @DS-jw1jk Před rokem

    ❤‍🔥
    thank you very much.
    god bless.
    ☝💯💪

  • @alessandrotucci2061
    @alessandrotucci2061 Před 7 měsíci

    Bravissima e grazie dei consigli

  • @inlovewithmycar
    @inlovewithmycar Před rokem

    Great tips

  • @oniondidgeridoo9720
    @oniondidgeridoo9720 Před rokem

    excellent teacher ,nice 1 mate

  • @FadjarMoeljarto
    @FadjarMoeljarto Před 2 lety +3

    Good lesson sticking 🥁👍

  • @jeffgreen4903
    @jeffgreen4903 Před 2 lety +6

    Awesome and very inspiring tips.. I feel like these are really going to change my practice and improve my playing. Thanks so much for sharing ❤️

  • @jarrahdrum
    @jarrahdrum Před 2 lety +1

    Gorgeous sounding and looking kit,

  • @TribeOfGaia
    @TribeOfGaia Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you!!
    And a nice studio you got there🤩😁👍🏼

  • @ccandersondottin548
    @ccandersondottin548 Před 2 lety +2

    nice my friend continue to keep the good work up blessing and guidance, will try alot of that

  • @edwinmassop5377
    @edwinmassop5377 Před 8 měsíci

    Keep up the good work ❤

  • @markburton3010
    @markburton3010 Před rokem

    Great tips your awesome

  • @eltonester6531
    @eltonester6531 Před 2 lety +2

    This is good stuff

  • @miguelsanabria2663
    @miguelsanabria2663 Před 2 měsíci

    Love the tips...just subscribe, Thank you

  • @Tagger0325
    @Tagger0325 Před rokem

    Thank you Cami

  • @tammyd.5812
    @tammyd.5812 Před rokem +4

    I just love the way you explain everything make sense, understandable. Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @bobweber4140
    @bobweber4140 Před rokem

    Great ideas thankyou

  • @darius5909
    @darius5909 Před 10 měsíci

    You're great I like your drums color.

  • @ubirajaraferroni7158
    @ubirajaraferroni7158 Před rokem

    Gratitude here and from Brazil I love you and your classes God bless you forever

  • @charlesfarrugia7898
    @charlesfarrugia7898 Před rokem +1

    I did buy marching sticks. Your very awsome.

  • @StuartJrBarrett
    @StuartJrBarrett Před rokem

    Great video!

  • @moradchatioui8705
    @moradchatioui8705 Před rokem

    Thank you sister

  • @mickparkinson5691
    @mickparkinson5691 Před rokem +1

    I will be getting some marching sticks and doing the exercises. Brilliant informative video Cami thanks so much. P.S. the drumkit sounds ace.

  • @andyschweigel8749
    @andyschweigel8749 Před rokem

    you are great !

  • @sugarsticks5970
    @sugarsticks5970 Před rokem +4

    Thank you so much for the tip I love your videos you’ve been helping me a lot much love🥁💙✌🏾

  • @user-ng4ck2gq2p
    @user-ng4ck2gq2p Před 9 měsíci

    Nice one 👍

  • @miker5233
    @miker5233 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for the video they're always very helpful your excellent drummer I'm sorry percussionist

  • @nunyabusiness9910
    @nunyabusiness9910 Před rokem +6

    You are amazing! Thank you so much for your training tips!

  • @alhixon3984
    @alhixon3984 Před 11 měsíci

    I've been playing pro for over 60 yrs...
    This is AMMAZING!!!!

  • @petemacarthy2016
    @petemacarthy2016 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you

  • @williewhite1161
    @williewhite1161 Před rokem +1

    Love you Cami

  • @JulianFernandez
    @JulianFernandez Před 2 lety +1

    thanks!

  • @Gorgonzola0987
    @Gorgonzola0987 Před rokem

    Good video!

  • @OG_Mereles
    @OG_Mereles Před 9 měsíci

    Also known as the Rock Lee training rutine.♥

  • @drummermomcjs
    @drummermomcjs Před rokem +1

    Great video. I use Acquarian 2b synthetic sticks to do my pad work with and then when I switch to my 7a sticks for the kit, they feel so light and effortless.

  • @retired_man_about_town
    @retired_man_about_town Před 2 lety +2

    thank you for the tips.... loved the groove on the Tama kit!

  • @Logicsimple
    @Logicsimple Před rokem

    Yeah! And keep your pillows clean out of mites at the same time! Genius. 😁👍🏼

  • @johnvanboolen7820
    @johnvanboolen7820 Před rokem +1

    Hi Cami, I really wish that sort of advice was around in the 60's ha ha, I'm 71 now but still practice everyday, I do understand your logic with the soft pillows and have always used them on my practice kit....although this is a wierd system using washing up sponges and stuff ! Thanks to you x

  • @edwardthegreat3954
    @edwardthegreat3954 Před 2 lety +8

    great. i do it every day. you work silently so you don't have problems with neighborhood 😆 and you build power. so is an advantage playing on non rebound surfaces

  • @zackyjacky2078
    @zackyjacky2078 Před 2 lety +1

    Hello! Cool video

  • @milena7101
    @milena7101 Před 2 lety +4

    Thank you so much. You always explain technic so good and easy. You Tutorials are so much fun to watch and they help so so much. Here i have to smile because i really like Taylor Hawkins and Dave Grohl. And Dave Grohl once said that as a Kid he learnt playing the drums on pillows. He orderded them like a drum set and played with these fad Marching sticks to Punk rock. So you can think about him whatever you want, but he is a powerful great drummer.
    So thank you for this Video. I will practise like you told us because i cant speed up very good...😉😊
    Greetings from Germany....

    • @camiloops.official
      @camiloops.official  Před rokem +1

      That's so awesome!! Dave Grohl is such an amazing drummer and musician and Taylor Hawkins is definitely missed. Thanks for sharing ❤

  • @hecbiz75
    @hecbiz75 Před rokem +1

    I just found your video today. I got me a pair of Scorpion practice sticks. They're heavy and don't even taper out in thickness nor have a tip. Just straight from end to end. I've been using them on a pillow and it's a HELL of a workout. I think you have your pillow too high. It's gotta be more or less where the snare would be. I put my pillow on my snare stand.

  • @peepintom7098
    @peepintom7098 Před 9 měsíci

    Thanx ,

  • @tunneltu
    @tunneltu Před rokem +2

    I’ve noticed that if I play with my left hand alone it’s so hard - but if I play with my right hand at the same time the left is more coordinated, stronger and faster. Gonna play a lot on the pillow with my left hand to make it stronger ❤️

  • @Jgarseeya25
    @Jgarseeya25 Před rokem +3

    Thanks for the quick lesson on doubles at The Black Monk Saturday after your amazing performance!
    Now that I've had time to watch these videos I realize just exactly how weak my left hand is when turning
    the stick around to hit my arm like you demonstrated. It's silly how weak it is compared to my right. Now
    I know what to work on. Waiting on Marching Stick to come in and I've already started on the pillow.
    Rock on and thanks for your generosity with your time!

    • @camiloops.official
      @camiloops.official  Před rokem

      Hey, thanks so much, great chatting with you the other night. I'm glad I could help. Happy Drumming! God Bless. 😃

  • @eppieppi
    @eppieppi Před rokem

    awesome, I forgot about the pillow, my teacher told me years ago, or use a curtain hhh

  • @venelpierre4738
    @venelpierre4738 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for

  • @eldiablo3794
    @eldiablo3794 Před 10 měsíci

    I heard about practicing with a pillow through Dave Grohl. For me it really helped with knowing and feeling how hard or soft you have to hit in order to bring out accents.. and stick control.

  • @Chris_Stanley007
    @Chris_Stanley007 Před rokem +1

    I like the SD1 Generals by Vic Firth myself, but to each their own 👍

  • @TheSPACEDIEVEST1
    @TheSPACEDIEVEST1 Před rokem +1

    I think practice rudiments with a metronome is enough to develop speed. It takes a while to develop speed; it doesn’t happen in months, more like years. Anyways I appreciate your approach.

  • @ScottHunterBooks
    @ScottHunterBooks Před 9 měsíci

    Hi Cami - really interesting that you utilise wrist strokes as a key component of your technique - I've neglected this so far in my playing but I can see the benefits from your demonstration. I'm on it ... will let you know how it goes :)

  • @ASBOmarc
    @ASBOmarc Před rokem +1

    Hi Cami, how long would suggest daily pillow practice? Love your videos.

  • @giordano.rizzardi
    @giordano.rizzardi Před rokem

  • @user-sz1ny1ep2x
    @user-sz1ny1ep2x Před 10 měsíci

    great miss

  • @sanpanyanetinad4357
    @sanpanyanetinad4357 Před rokem

    I love this great excercise,I am amateur drummer,beginner level,could you please
    advise me marching sticks(as using),what no./brand/etc
    Thanks

  • @brentdrummer5177
    @brentdrummer5177 Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks for your vid your fast hey I've done the pillow practice over the years off and on bout 10mins tomy royster was saying practice for long periods, was watching a video of rob brown saying if you do it long a enough it can lead to tendnotis?maybe that's just his opinion some feed back would be great?

  • @niyamimbi1179
    @niyamimbi1179 Před 7 měsíci

    thanks! heavier sticks it is

  • @patrickwade757
    @patrickwade757 Před měsícem

    Hey Cami. you pretty much rule!!!

  • @sticksbass
    @sticksbass Před rokem

    pretty green. whats that called?

  • @VRAD1981
    @VRAD1981 Před rokem +1

    I've been working on my fingers. When I try and do a single stroke roll the fingers want to follow one another. Left hand fingers want to always follow the right hand fingers. Any tips of learning or teaching the fingers to alternate between the hands?

  • @_prodkada
    @_prodkada Před 2 lety +1

    Can you do a vid with developing independence on the kit, I think that’s a problem I mainly have and I don’t know where to start with it☝🏾

  • @johansteenhuis6813
    @johansteenhuis6813 Před 9 měsíci

    hello, i'm a beginner snaredrum player. Witch sticks would you advice?

  • @bigben046
    @bigben046 Před rokem

    Would you show us how you grip the sticks. I have a problem with my thumb joints. You don't appear to be using the thumb and index finger fulcrum. Thanks

  • @calvarychristianfellowship4501

    What pad are you using?

  • @shatteredstiks7392
    @shatteredstiks7392 Před 10 měsíci

    The same is for the legs apply same principle