The Moeller Technique Course for Optimal Drumming

In this video, you will learn how to cradle the drum stick using the German Grip. You will then practise the Drawbridge Exercise in order to solidify the sticks alignment.

In this video, you will work on establishing your middle finger fulcrum.  This element is key in order to make use of rebound.

Expanding on the hand alignment exercises, in this video, you will work on integrating the full range of motion that comes from the wrist.

In this video, we will collapse step 1 and step 2 and pull the stick up in one motion.

Building off of the previous exercise, we will catch the stick after the first rebound and let it rest inside our hand.

In this video, we'll work on creating a fulcrum point over the ring and pinky fingers. This will help solidify our connection with those often neglected fingers.

Here we'll connect the index and thumb to complete the formation of our German Grip. We'll practise playing eighth notes with Wrist-Drop-Turns.

We've come to a foundational exercise called Pick-Up Strokes. Building off the wrist drop turns exercise, we'll "pick-up" the stick immediately after it strikes the pad.

Playing a simple pattern, we'll practise combining Wrist-Drop-Turns and Pick-Up Strokes. The purpose of this exercise is to notice the common ground between each exercise and integrate the two motions.

In this video, we'll develop the use of rebound while propelling the stick from the wrist and balancing over the middle finger fulcrum.

Similar to the previous exercise, in this video we'll use the same technique but with the triplet subdivision.

In this video, we will work on the Moeller Controlled Strike which is designed for playing controlled accents. Using a whipping motion that is generated by elevating the wrist, forearm and elbow, we strike the drum in order to create an accent.  After getting a handle on this motion, we'll work on playing consecutive eighth notes by integrating an "Up-Stroke" after the Moeller Controlled Strike.

In this video, we'll work on playing Pick-Up Strokes followed by Moeller Eighth Notes. The purpose of this exercise is to compare and integrate the mechanics of each exercise.

In this video, we'll work on playing Tap Strokes. Tap Strokes are notes that are played close to the drum/pad and are designed to "fill-in."  They are unaccented and kept closely inside the hand. Tap stroke can be found in every type of rudiment or can be used to play ghost notes inside of a groove.

In this video, we'll integrate playing the Moeller Controlled Strike, the Tap Stroke and the Up-Stroke. Work this up with a metronome in 3/4 time to 110 B.P.M.

In this video, we will generate a whipping motion similar to the Moeller Controlled Strike. However this time, instead of controlling the accent after striking the pad, we'll let it pivot over the middle finger fulcrum. This motion will be very useful for generating speed while playing quick rudiments such as paradiddles.

In this video video, we'll integrate the Pivot motion, followed by the Drop and then the Up-Stroke. Similar to the 3-Note Controlled Strike, we now have an "elastic" 3-Note motion that allows us to take full advantage of rebound. Furthermore, we can now create 3 notes out of 1 motion. 3 Birds with 1 stone ;)

Practise this with a metronome in 3/4 time and work it up to 110 B.P.M.

Building of of the Pivot-Drop-Up, we'll turn the drop into a double. This gives us the proper mechanics for playing quick paradiddles with superior technique.

This exercise will help you develop the staircase-like motion of the wrist and forearm, which is essential for mastering the perpetual motion of the Moeller technique.

* This motion was a contribution from Freddie Gruber who insisted that the forearm should move upward when playing the Moeller Technique. 

** Jim Chapin insisted the forearm should remain low.

*** I've studied both approaches and found that the Freddie Gruber method works best.

Working towards playing the complete Moeller Flow exercise, we'll learn the 3-Note Moeller as well as the 4-Note Moeller. the Moeller Flow consists of switching back and forth from the various fundamental Moeller exercises.

In this video, we'll learn the 2-note Moeller.

Here, we'll combine the 3-Note, 4-note and 2-Note Moeller Exercises. Aim to practise this in 16th Notes at 50 B.P.M.

In this video, we'll learn the Herta Rudiment. Learning this rudiment can be a challenge, but it will allow us to develop our 2-Note Moeller more effectively.

We'll work on a really cool pattern that combines the 3 and 2-Note Moeller Exercises.

One hand plays the 3-Note Moeller, while the other plays Fulcrum Wrist Bounces. This gives us a six-tuplet pattern with one accent.

Aim work this up with a metronome to 50 B.P.M.

In this version of interlacing the 3-Note Moeller, we'll aim to use the 3-Note Controlled Strike in both hands. This is played a little bit slower than the previous version and gives us an accent in both hands. The challenge here is coordinate the two hands properly using the right motions.

In this video, we'll learn how to interlace the 4-Note Moeller with Fulcrum Wrist Bounces.

In this video, we'll interlace the 7-7-5-5-3-3-2 Moeller Exercise with fulcrum wrist bounces in the opposite hand.

In this lesson, we will learn the famous drum part of the song Wipeout, using the 3-note and 2-note Moeller techniques.