Dignan
Silver Member
So I've been on a Jeff Porcaro kick lately, watching some old videos of his on youtube and trying to play along to some of his stuff. I'm having trouble keeping up with his 16th notes on the hi-hat. Think "I Keep Forgettin" by Michael McDonald or Peart on "Tom Sawyer." Now that's a solid groove.
Is he doing a moeller type stroke on this song? Here's a video I found. Jeff talks about his technique and grip at about 11:45 into the video. He also talks about his reasoning for this hihat pattern in the Michael McDonald song in this video.
How much does stick type matter for being able to execute a fast single handed 16th? I'm using a pair of ProMark TXR5AWs. They seem a little more sluggish (front balanced) than my Vic Firth 5As.
Does anyone have any suggestions on exercises to help with my single handed 16ths? I just can't keep it going for very long before it gets sloppy and my arm is tired. I'm sure it's just an economy of motion issue which my arm and hand haven't figured out yet. Any suggestions or recommended practice routines I could delve into?
Is he doing a moeller type stroke on this song? Here's a video I found. Jeff talks about his technique and grip at about 11:45 into the video. He also talks about his reasoning for this hihat pattern in the Michael McDonald song in this video.
How much does stick type matter for being able to execute a fast single handed 16th? I'm using a pair of ProMark TXR5AWs. They seem a little more sluggish (front balanced) than my Vic Firth 5As.
Does anyone have any suggestions on exercises to help with my single handed 16ths? I just can't keep it going for very long before it gets sloppy and my arm is tired. I'm sure it's just an economy of motion issue which my arm and hand haven't figured out yet. Any suggestions or recommended practice routines I could delve into?