Developing Blast Beats The RIGHT Way - Tips From A Pro Drummer

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  • Derek Roddy has gained a reputation worldwide as an extreme metal drummer. And in this lesson he shares his expertise with regards to the genre and, specifically, with regards to blast beats.
    Developing blast beats the right way can be the difference between a basement drummer and a recording professional. Considering Derek has earned himself the nickname "One Take" for being able to record entire albums in a single afternoon, its pretty obvious which one he is. Derek will break down the mechanics of this technical movement and help you understand exactly how to set yourself up for success and get you blasting faster.
    If you're familiar with Derek's playing, you'll know that he's all about balance! When it comes to blast beats and double bass playing, having all your limbs on an equal skill level is crucial to having a consistent sound - so that's exactly why we are giving you these tips from a pro drummer.
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Komentáře • 119

  • @pasionciruja
    @pasionciruja Před 7 lety +188

    We disagree on the concept of "a little faster"...

  • @CyysVideos
    @CyysVideos Před 7 lety +189

    >little faster
    *triples tempo*

    • @littlebear2477
      @littlebear2477 Před 5 lety +3

      cyysv haha I chuckled at that when I saw this video

  • @AH.111
    @AH.111 Před 7 lety +183

    "A little faster" he says...

  • @YTPNoob
    @YTPNoob Před 5 měsíci +7

    I remember watching this dude's blast beat videos back in the early days of CZcams. What a legend

  • @lamueljsackson1376
    @lamueljsackson1376 Před 5 lety +116

    So Derek is the Thanos of drumming... "perfectly balanced, as all things should be" 😎

    • @woodenhoe
      @woodenhoe Před 5 lety +2

      he IS thanos

    • @woodenhoe
      @woodenhoe Před 3 lety

      @Steven Pounsett Yes he's more powerful and faster. But he's less creative (except his stuffs outside of Nile)

    • @woodenhoe
      @woodenhoe Před 3 lety

      @Steven Pounsett jesus fucking christ calm down dude

    • @woodenhoe
      @woodenhoe Před 3 lety

      @Steven Pounsett butthurt much?

    • @dcmastermindfirst9418
      @dcmastermindfirst9418 Před rokem

      Thanos is just a pale imitation of Darkseid who is superior in every way.
      Like George kollias.

  • @brandenlikesbeer
    @brandenlikesbeer Před 8 měsíci +5

    Wow it's been so long since I watched Derek Roddy's videos... please have him back for more content like this!

  • @dayoff5337
    @dayoff5337 Před 2 lety +8

    I like the advice on setting a time limit/ starting just above your comfort level/ and starting with the non dominant limbs

  • @UlfhedinnNorsk
    @UlfhedinnNorsk Před 5 lety +18

    Derek is such personable, patient and pleasant person! You would never think he plays this violent, dark, evil type of music! 😂LOVE THIS GUY! 🤘🏻🖤🤘🏻

  • @deliverance3931
    @deliverance3931 Před 7 lety +23

    I'm proud of y'all for putting "A debt owed to the grave" by Revocation in the little intro

    • @robbledot7290
      @robbledot7290 Před 4 lety +2

      Might have something to do with Ash Pearson 🤔

  • @lgab
    @lgab Před 7 lety +24

    What a gentle giant he is.

    • @Kasey_PVKD
      @Kasey_PVKD Před 3 lety +4

      He’s only 5,9.5 😂 and fast and fudge.... I’d consider giant as gene hoglen

  • @powgoodkat1
    @powgoodkat1 Před 5 lety +11

    What a surprise to know this was the man blasting on King of All Kings. What a legend.

  • @dougschrecengostii3656
    @dougschrecengostii3656 Před 4 lety +31

    This is extremely useful, thank you! Lead with weaker limb is great practical advice.... It works and I suggest why not extend the concept and brush your teeth non dominant? Brush your hair. Write... Our brains love repetition.

  • @drewharrito5705
    @drewharrito5705 Před rokem +5

    Awesome tips man. Very appreciated i love the channel. Been a guitar player for twenty years but by god I’ve always had the itch to do blast beats. Set up my electric set a few days ago. I’m about to get crunk 🎉

  • @alankofi
    @alankofi Před 3 lety +2

    The last tip is the best tip in the internet right now

  • @mathias841
    @mathias841 Před 4 lety

    Gorgeous kit !

  • @EtVilia
    @EtVilia Před 6 lety +11

    I honestly expected him to finish up the faster demonstration, and then say "And here it is THE FASTEST"

  • @Psymon1471
    @Psymon1471 Před 5 lety +13

    another good reason to practice at least simpler songs with other foot/hand etc is when you lose a stick/beater. I once lost the beater from my right pedal and finished out the song using my left foot. Luckily it wasn't a very complex song or double bass reliant but it certainly saved my ass. Then i was able to re-attach and tighten the beater back to my pedal for the next song.

    • @warlord_drums
      @warlord_drums Před 2 lety +1

      Happened to me a few times too. Left foot can be a life saver!

  • @Stixxxxely
    @Stixxxxely Před 7 lety +27

    thanks drumeo

  • @EvoSvex
    @EvoSvex Před 7 lety +18

    Looks like a great instructor

  • @omarpeck4340
    @omarpeck4340 Před 7 lety +81

    can u maybe get danny carey and chris adler to do some lessons? that would kick ass! thanks for uploading drumeo

    • @SpiralstaticXX
      @SpiralstaticXX Před 7 lety +4

      Omar Peck Danny Carey please! I don't think he's the type to do this but I could be wrong. I would love to see him on here, that much I know.

    • @JesusLordOfLords455
      @JesusLordOfLords455 Před 2 lety

      Danny Carey please

  • @pnsmith2001
    @pnsmith2001 Před 6 lety

    ambidextrous drumming... Never thought that way.. totally have a whole new world to explore... Thx

  • @kaakatin
    @kaakatin Před 3 lety +8

    I don't even dream of playing that cleanly

  • @djahjeband7249
    @djahjeband7249 Před 7 lety +1

    Nice video, thanks for the help!

  • @dalewilsonkc7yfe721
    @dalewilsonkc7yfe721 Před 8 měsíci

    Hi Derek, the suggestion, I really like, of course, I like them all, is the one about using the weaker side. You see, I started out as a left handed drummer. and I am now working with the weaker right side. thanks for the video. That was some good stuff. Keep up the good work.

  • @MikeVoss
    @MikeVoss Před 2 lety

    This exercise helped a lot

  • @nikoma_
    @nikoma_ Před 11 měsíci +1

    Starting with the kick or the snare seems like a big overlooked topic.

  • @epiczeven6378
    @epiczeven6378 Před 7 lety

    Great exercise!

  • @ZDBT
    @ZDBT Před 7 lety +6

    I remember from 10 years ago he has a tutorial vid similar and more in depth somewhere out there

  • @DrewDrums
    @DrewDrums Před 7 lety

    You're really talented at this :D

  • @ShrinkRaptor
    @ShrinkRaptor Před rokem +1

    How do you break a hole in the space/time continuum? Put Roddy, Kollias and Rudinger in the same room playing blast beats at the same time.

  • @Mityob67
    @Mityob67 Před 7 lety

    Drumeo rocks thanks!

  • @totallynotaneel_8216
    @totallynotaneel_8216 Před 2 lety +2

    I think I’m going to set up home home drum set lefty style. Just to get better.

  • @Ali.Opera_
    @Ali.Opera_ Před 4 lety

    Thank you!!!

  • @fatyeet6882
    @fatyeet6882 Před 7 lety

    Exceptional vidd, dropped a like =)

  • @richharris9489
    @richharris9489 Před 11 měsíci +1

    All these dudes are professionals.

  • @kcbszone
    @kcbszone Před 7 lety +27

    That drumset is goddamn beautiful

  • @beetlejews
    @beetlejews Před rokem

    Amazing independence

  • @amac7706
    @amac7706 Před 7 lety +31

    aaand a little faster...my body says nope

    • @zb695
      @zb695 Před 7 lety +4

      Do it slow for long periods of time (I really pushed the limits a while ago, giving each of those coordination and endurance excercises 20 minutes of straight playing it, but 10-15 should be completely fine already), then increase the bpm slowly, about 5 bpm, every three or four days (If you are able to do this excercise daily. If you can only get to it once every few days, put up the Metronome once every two weeks or so). This really helped me with my legs at gaining speed (went from 170 to 220 in round about three and a half months) as well as getting proper control along the way.

    • @ryanreynolds9474
      @ryanreynolds9474 Před 2 lety

      It's also easier with those direct drive pedals.

  • @swanny19881
    @swanny19881 Před 6 lety +2

    this guy is a fucking legend. he would be the best dad in the world

  • @bgryderclock
    @bgryderclock Před 4 lety

    I bought your book like a hundred years ago! :D

  • @predathor696
    @predathor696 Před 3 lety +1

    He is,
    Inevitable.

  • @rafaoliveira6498
    @rafaoliveira6498 Před 7 lety

    Awesome

  • @benduffy6219
    @benduffy6219 Před 4 lety +3

    The nicest person ever to get famous in a band with a name like "Hate Eternal."

  • @vitalr3mains720
    @vitalr3mains720 Před 3 měsíci

    This guy is the god of the blast

  • @Rodrigolatino1
    @Rodrigolatino1 Před 6 lety

    Roddy rocks !

  • @ZachBratland
    @ZachBratland Před 2 měsíci

    🔥🔥🔥🧨

  • @marcoantoniodiazcosta5154

    @Drumeo please please invite Mike Portnoy, I think I'm not the only one who wants to see him! Greetings from Peru

  • @bartmart1234
    @bartmart1234 Před 3 lety

    What’s the opening song? The one at the very beginning?

  • @abhijithaldar1014
    @abhijithaldar1014 Před 7 lety

    awsome

  • @matthewstewart2228
    @matthewstewart2228 Před 4 lety +1

    I can feel it coming in the air tonight .. dogoodogoodogoodogoodgoodogoodogoo

  • @jasonfick4506
    @jasonfick4506 Před 5 lety

    When are you going to bring on Dirk Verbeuren?

  • @SudeshGama
    @SudeshGama Před 7 lety +7

    Big follower of drumeo, had drumeo edge subscription but its bit expensive, if drumeo gives some good offers it would be great. Thanks.

    • @DrumeoOfficial
      @DrumeoOfficial  Před 7 lety +5

      What do you think is a fair price for the value we provide?

    • @SudeshGama
      @SudeshGama Před 7 lety +2

      That depends on person to person, I would feel close to 20 to 23 dollars per month is a fair deal, I would love to subscribe back again if I get some better offers just waiting for those!! Thanks for the reply,.. cheers!!!

    • @DrumeoOfficial
      @DrumeoOfficial  Před 7 lety +12

      An annual membership is $197 ($16.41 per month). So now you have no excuses. Also, if you sign up right now you'll get a free practice pad. drumeo.com

  • @singaporeghostclub
    @singaporeghostclub Před 4 lety +1

    He’s such a dad. 😘

  • @donwhildin6375
    @donwhildin6375 Před rokem

    So its tom then bass, or snare then bass?

  • @19MadMike95
    @19MadMike95 Před 4 měsíci

    What were the time limits?

  • @janivelic2316
    @janivelic2316 Před 3 lety +1

    Daddy Derek!👍

  • @aperry8810
    @aperry8810 Před 5 lety +1

    1:18 is like the intro to disasterpiece by slipknot

  • @mellindrums
    @mellindrums Před 4 lety

    There's actually 12 possible combinations when talking about limb pairs.
    RH LH, RH RF, RH LF
    LH RH, LH RF, LH LF
    RF LF, RF RH, RF LH
    LF RF, LF RH, LF LH
    RH = right hand
    LH = left hand
    RF = right foot
    LF = left foot

  • @austincox1709
    @austincox1709 Před 4 lety +2

    never seen a metal drummer use coated heads

  • @dannyburgoyne_drummer
    @dannyburgoyne_drummer Před 2 lety

    What 12” china is that above his rack toms? I know he plays Meinl, but that looks like a Sabian Holy China

  • @jdbarrett8248
    @jdbarrett8248 Před 4 lety +3

    The struggles of tryin to blast beats with one foot

    • @scottbrowne785
      @scottbrowne785 Před 2 lety +1

      start a blackmetal band, and don't duck walk. that's what I did. My band Illithid put out a self-titled, its all 1-foot. its not that fast but it definitely helped develop my 1-foot blasting, which really helped me get to a point where I could bomb-blast really easily, just add the second foot in at the same tempo and boom, you're bomb-blasting.

  • @dbsendyd
    @dbsendyd Před 7 lety +7

    He is beautiful man..

  • @DBSaiyanTim777
    @DBSaiyanTim777 Před 7 lety

    Expected much more from him.

    • @shinma989
      @shinma989 Před 7 lety +2

      More out of a 6 minute "quick tips" shoot? His advice is simple and honest.

    • @DBSaiyanTim777
      @DBSaiyanTim777 Před 7 lety +1

      More advanced i mean.

  • @shaquaviousbingletoniv521

    heeeeeeey i think i know that guy!

  • @TheArizonaAssasin
    @TheArizonaAssasin Před rokem

    Believe it or not, driving a stick helped me develop my left foot but I’m not anywhere close to here yet.

  • @HKKongou
    @HKKongou Před 7 lety +2

    motor lag

  • @bryanharrison3889
    @bryanharrison3889 Před 4 lety

    They turned the left kick Mic way down

  • @roszj9484
    @roszj9484 Před 5 lety

    Late to the party but...
    *OKAY.*

  • @andrewdylan9646
    @andrewdylan9646 Před 7 lety

    Anybody know the bass drum head for that sound, would love to try that out

    • @zamek4744
      @zamek4744 Před 5 lety

      I think it's Remo Powerstroke 3. I might be wrong.

  • @claytonwalter8700
    @claytonwalter8700 Před 3 lety +3

    On record: Sounds like Satan plays drums. On video: Talks like John Denver.

  • @zakkmiller8242
    @zakkmiller8242 Před 2 lety

    At which part did he explain how to do a blast beat? lmao

  • @onesyphorus
    @onesyphorus Před 2 lety

    with one foot jesus

  • @patrickwilliamson29
    @patrickwilliamson29 Před 3 lety

    Lol that ralph lauren polo

  • @HidefVince
    @HidefVince Před 7 lety

    Did DW sent this Champagne sparkle per order? or do they just sent the artist drum sizes etc... but pick a particular color model regardless of the genre of the artist? because it's (at least for me) strange seeing a Thrash, Metal, Hardcore ect... drummer ask for a drum wrapping more associated with a jazz or Big band Gig.

    • @DrumeoOfficial
      @DrumeoOfficial  Před 7 lety +2

      We had to pay to rent it through backline and this is all they had. I like the look of the kit.

  • @opnoah2085
    @opnoah2085 Před 7 lety

    YALL NEED TO HAVE MATT GREINER!

    • @MYST1CALPANDA
      @MYST1CALPANDA Před 7 lety

      Master Nøbe GEEZ YES HE'S THE GOD OF DRUMMING

  • @rachelpurity1
    @rachelpurity1 Před 5 lety

    Yo that bass drum sounds like a CoD hitmaker XD

  • @EVEROSFP1
    @EVEROSFP1 Před 2 lety

    Funny thing that the way he talks and explains reminds a jazz guy...

  • @tiuhti__
    @tiuhti__ Před 3 lety +1

    Hey it's that one dude who didn't make it into Dream Theater!

  • @micahortman6888
    @micahortman6888 Před 7 lety

    2nd

  • @dangabbay1
    @dangabbay1 Před 5 lety +1

    immigrant song ftw

  • @playgroundofmischief9837

    i dont see any kind of blast beat here

  • @drhambone1598
    @drhambone1598 Před 7 lety

    all those cymbals and they're never used lol

    • @Eleutherarch
      @Eleutherarch Před 7 lety +4

      Does he need to hit every cymbal to illustrate the points he's making in this lesson?

    • @richardaaron4454
      @richardaaron4454 Před 7 lety +2

      Actually I've seen him play and use even more cymbals and like 5 or 6 pedals before in songs, it was ridiculous.

  • @kskslslslsoooao
    @kskslslslsoooao Před 4 lety

    Proof of how difficult it is to play with your weak foot: 4:56 and onwards is really sloppy.

  • @kaiquemenezes6845
    @kaiquemenezes6845 Před 7 lety

    first

  • @raybardositumorang9404

    a little faster?? really??
    come on, don't be sarcasm.

  • @Carriesaglock
    @Carriesaglock Před 3 lety

    Not digging the vintage drums in a death metal setup.

  • @someguy5035
    @someguy5035 Před 2 lety

    The video never answers the fundamental question - why do "blast beats" even exist in the first place?
    They are just a slightly more refined version of what a 9 year old tries to do the first time they sit down at a drum set.

    • @austinlincoln3414
      @austinlincoln3414 Před 2 lety +3

      Theyre for exteme metal

    • @t3hgir
      @t3hgir Před 2 lety +1

      wow a dumb comment by some guy who'd have thought