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One thing that really sticks out to me about certain drummers beyond just how they sound, is how fluid they look when they play. Chad Smith is a great example of this. Look how fluid his right hand/stick is when he's keeping time on the hi-hat in this video. I want to look like that! But not just for the look, but mainly because it just seems like the more fluid you play, the more efficient it is.
So I'm wondering, what is it about Chad Smith that he's doing that makes his fluidity in his hands stick out? Is it just that he uses a lot of wrist? Is it loosening up the grip and more following the stick as it bounces instead of directing it where to go? Does anyone has any ideas as to any exercises to practice that would eventually lead to more of a loose technique like this? I'm thinking it's mostly just really getting those wrists working (or maybe it's more utilizing the fingers?), but I'd like to hear your thoughts.
So I'm wondering, what is it about Chad Smith that he's doing that makes his fluidity in his hands stick out? Is it just that he uses a lot of wrist? Is it loosening up the grip and more following the stick as it bounces instead of directing it where to go? Does anyone has any ideas as to any exercises to practice that would eventually lead to more of a loose technique like this? I'm thinking it's mostly just really getting those wrists working (or maybe it's more utilizing the fingers?), but I'd like to hear your thoughts.