Many drummers I see in my lessons are struggling with a number of things, and the root cause is bad full strokes. Full strokes are the most fundamental stroke type to really understand, and without using them properly, we sacrifice speed, fluidity, sound quality, and control. This drum lesson takes you deep into the mechanics of full strokes, and shows you what to avoid!

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:19 Full Strokes
0:40 Technique Breakdown
2:04 Exercise
2:26 What To Avoid
2:29 Stopping The Stick
3:00 Lifting
3:10 Back of the Palm
3:28 Common Issues
3:32 Finger Issues
3:58 Rotation Issues
4:08 Wrist Issues
4:26 Control Issues
4:34 Practice Tips

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