Claus Hessler: Open-handed Drumming Secrets Revealed

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  • čas pƙidĂĄn 30. 06. 2024
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    Given Claus Hessler’s international renown as an innovator, an educator, and a performer, it should come as no surprise that he’s honed and developed multitudes of methods to improve your playing and expand your creativity. During a recent excursion to Sweetwater HQ, Claus Hessler and Nick D’Virgilio talked about all things tone and technique, with Claus revealing his secret to open-handed drumming. Check it out to learn more!
    00:00 - Intro
    02:58 - Pattern #1
    05:00 - Positioning the Hi-hat
    07:03 - Applying the Technique
    11:17 - Opening Your Pattern
    14:17 - Perfecting the Paradiddle
    17:00 - Mixing Techniques
    19:00 - Putting It All Together
    21:45 - Outro
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Komentáƙe • 41

  • @sweetwater
    @sweetwater  Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +6

    Which drumming techniques would you like to see explored in future videos? Sound off in the comments below, and don’t forget to swing by Sweetwater for all your drumming needs 👉 sweetwater.sjv.io/Drums-Percussion

    • @DavidOakesMusic
      @DavidOakesMusic Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +1

      Doubles. Purdie Shuffle.

    • @pablovazquez8386
      @pablovazquez8386 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +1

      Love that explanation. Claus Hessler is an amazing drummer (and Dom Famularo's continuation)

    • @cjueschke
      @cjueschke Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +1

      I’ve always wanted to develop the one-handed roll that Lenny White uses a lot in his grooves.

    • @keithpratt1849
      @keithpratt1849 Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

      Independence.

  • @SopranoPizzaJMFNJ
    @SopranoPizzaJMFNJ Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +8

    I was studying with Dom Famularo when Claus's first book came out. Claus is a great player and his book was a LOT of fun to work through!

    • @ClausHessler
      @ClausHessler Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci +1

      thanks so much - still working on the book 🙂

  • @TheMcSimons
    @TheMcSimons Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +5

    Thank you Sweetwater, again. Finland appreciates.

  • @BobSchoepenjr
    @BobSchoepenjr Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +5

    Claus is an inspiration

    • @ClausHessler
      @ClausHessler Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

      Thank you - much appreciated!

  • @businessconsultant7917
    @businessconsultant7917 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +3

    Very very nice lesson. Thanks to two very great and courteous players.

  • @alistairfletcher6187
    @alistairfletcher6187 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +2

    As a newb on the drums, open handed playing just feels more natural to me. I'm kind of used to playing different rhythms with each hand playing keyboards and guitar, and I'm used to pedals. I wish I had my current place 20 years ago, I'm playing nothing but drums. Too much fun.

  • @keithpratt1849
    @keithpratt1849 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +5

    Glad to see someone on the Mapex drums. Like Dom. They are really good drums. The finishes are also great.

    • @ryanboyce3365
      @ryanboyce3365 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +1

      They have come so far! Used to be pretty rough but now they are as good as any. A little like Meinl.

    • @ClausHessler
      @ClausHessler Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci +1

      the drums are really very cool - and the company just rocks. One of the best decisions I made ...

  • @drumlover1687
    @drumlover1687 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +4

    Great open handed drumming from Claus! And of course Nick is always great! And let me just add that the Mapex drums sound killer!

    • @ClausHessler
      @ClausHessler Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci +1

      Thanks man - Mapex has been sending such cool stuff for this session, sounded really great!

  • @CoredusK
    @CoredusK Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +4

    This guy is epic!

  • @StolomanVids
    @StolomanVids Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci +1

    Thanks for this video. I’m a cross-dominant person (not Ambidextrous) who has a set up familiar to Claus’. (Dominant right foot but rolls left on the toms.) Open handed to me is much more comfortable and ergonomically correct.

  • @steverichdrummr
    @steverichdrummr Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +1

    I absolutely love this, greatness! I now play both ways, but I have a different motive. I play mostly simple rock beats, and I like to twirl alternating sticks, so I switch back and forth continually. Also, in order to toss a stick in the air, my left (weak) hand needs to sound like 2 hands while my stick is in the air. That's been my motivation, but it's still so much fun. As I get better at it, for fun and visual entertainment, I switch as often as possible, often switching 2 times within a single measure. It's SO cool and fun. I mean playing strait rock beats can be a bit boring, but I'm now having a blast!!!!

  • @DP-wi6hm
    @DP-wi6hm Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +2

    Awesome ......very inspiring.

    • @ClausHessler
      @ClausHessler Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

      Thank you! Now back to the shed :-)

  • @hansvanhees5689
    @hansvanhees5689 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +1

    It's a great way to develop your weak left hand I think even wenn you stay a right handed drummer just a thought 😊

  • @RadioCamp
    @RadioCamp Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +1

    Bravo! Also, good to see you struggle a little bit Nick. ;-)

    • @ClausHessler
      @ClausHessler Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

      ... and don't we all struggle every now and then? We're human 🙂

  • @jnewman4033
    @jnewman4033 Pƙed 27 dny

    Would you recommend swapping the left hand crash for the ride cymbal?

  • @ChrisDorrmusic
    @ChrisDorrmusic Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +9

    I always knew I wanted to be an open-handed drummer so I decided to be born left-handed.

    • @keithpratt1849
      @keithpratt1849 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +1

      Cool of you developed your right foot. I applaud you.
      I went full lefty. It helps keep people off my drums.😂😂
      Playing open handed is really good.

    • @ChrisDorrmusic
      @ChrisDorrmusic Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +1

      @@keithpratt1849 It's pretty convenient for the times when I have to use a backline kit at a club or a festival. All I have to do is set up a left-side ride.

    • @ericstearns170
      @ericstearns170 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +1

      So you went the Carter Beauford road? đŸ€Ł

    • @RaymondPeckIII
      @RaymondPeckIII Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci

      Are you Ringo?

    • @ClausHessler
      @ClausHessler Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci +1

      Good choice! However it needs to be said that "handedness" does not automatically imply "footedness" ... so being left hand does not necessarily say you are also left footed. Most lefties I taught in the last 35 years considered themselves reather right footed; only very few really left footed ... foo(t)d for thought here 🙂

  • @Billbob14356
    @Billbob14356 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +1

    what is the sticking on this

    • @ClausHessler
      @ClausHessler Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci +1

      the initial sticking with the hand exercise is R L R LR - L R L RL ... consistently changing from hand to hand ...

  • @toothnail605
    @toothnail605 Pƙed 27 dny

    I guess the traditional grip players argument goes out the door on the open hand thang lol. Or the hard core traditional grip players would now have to use they're left hand leading using traditional if they stuck to their argument. Juss sayIN

  • @ThaBigBear
    @ThaBigBear Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci +1

    I’m 100% convinced that cross handed drumming is indeed outdated and should be phased out of instruction. Cross handed playing has absolutely no advantage over open handed playing. It’s like running a marathon with your shoes tied together.

    • @ClausHessler
      @ClausHessler Pƙed měsĂ­cem

      I like that shoe comparison 🙂

    • @toothnail605
      @toothnail605 Pƙed 27 dny +1

      Yes you have a great point, but most people probably 93% have to play cross handed because they are right handed and it's tremendously a lot easier. I say that because a lot of people start on the drums at age 15 or more - they've gone thru life doing everything with their right hand rarely using they're left hand. Now if you start a 5 - 12 yr person on open handed yep! Now you're talking.

    • @ClausHessler
      @ClausHessler Pƙed 27 dny

      @@toothnail605 Well, not sure if that works as a reason. Why are piano players then playing "open-handed"? I can follow your argumentation, although I doubt if things are that easy ...