Special Sounds With Brushes: No. 1 The Flex Stroke
February 9, 2010 3:00 am in Drumset by Florian Alexandru-Zorn
Hey!
In this video I’m explayning the Flex Stroke -- hope you enjoy it.
Feedback always welcome!
…F.A.Z.
3 Responses to Special Sounds With Brushes: No. 1 The Flex Stroke
Hello Tom
Thanks a lot for answering. On a side note, I checked your website, loved the articles…and couldn’t stop laughing with this:
“One night I started hearing what I can now describe as some of the best drum solos I ever heard coming from that washing machine motor.” …this right here, is gold.
take care
Yes, you can do it with traditional grip. You have to get below the rim and come up.
Hey Florian
First of all I’m thrilled to know that you are a part of the exchange. I started playing brushes a couple of months ago, and I have found that you are one of the most inovative brush players I’ve seen and heard. Your approach to the brushes is awesome. So learning from you is a privelige
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- About the flex stroke. Would it be possible to use it like a single stroke roll between the two hands? What about possible applications with rudiments, besides the single stroke roll?
- Is it possible to play the Flex stroke with traditional grip?
- I see that you use the heritage brush. Is it possible to use all the other Vic Firth brushes to obtain the same result with the flex stroke?
thanks Florian