I knew that this was going to raise eyebrows, and there are many ways to strike a drum.
There are a few posts here that support the idea, and a few that question it. Quite frankly I'm glad that there is some support here ha ha
Sciomako, This exercise does build control, power, and volume. I can play extremely light, with infinitely more control than I had before I did these. All I can relate is my personal experience. I feel in total control, able to play extremely lightly with precision, or much louder with the same precision. However the finger control exercises weren't included in this video, just the real killer exercises that gets your hands and wrists in shape. The finger exercises are where you get the real control from, but first the wrists and hands get developed. That's the concept.
Matt949: Yes it does feel unnatural when you first start it. You have to get past that, if you want to reap the benefits. You are forcing yourself into a certain form, and this tells me you are doing them right, because it does feel strange at first.
Casper, I couldn't agree more that your hands should always feel relaxed when you are playing. The thing is, this is not playing. It is strength and control building exercise only, and when you are trying to simultaneously strengthen and stretch muscles, it should create a sensation that could be described as pain, hence my grimaces.
I think it makes sense to have the wrist work like a hinge. During actual playing, the wrist doesn't assume the strict position of the exercise. You strive for perfect form during the exercise, during actual playing you do what comes natural, but you will notice increased power and control. I didn't quite understand the "where I'm hitting my snare" comment. I take it you don't like the ring, is that right?
Zambizzi, no disrespect taken. I am not one of these guys that gets upset if someone doesn't see things the same. That's why I put this video up, I want to debate! I want to hear opposing thoughts! I like a great debate, my feelings won't get hurt I promise!
Jazzin, Yours was the post I was most interested in hearing, I wanted to see if there was anyone else who knew of these. Thanks!
Thank you all for watching this. I have been wanting to do this for some time, and I've been wanting to hear everyone's thoughts on it. I will say it worked wonders for me.
I will put up another video explaining the other exercises, the one's that teach you the finer control of the stick. This exercise was really the "macro" exercise, there are some "micro" exercises which go along with it that complete the "system". Thanks again and keep the comments coming