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Posts by Jared O'Leary //Multiplicity

100 hybrid rudiments in a row | 40-160 bpm play-along
100 hybrid rudiments in a row | 40-160 bpm play-along YouTube video by Jared O'Leary //Multiplicity

100 hybrid rudiments in a row

#drumline

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18 hours ago 0 0 0 0
How to play clean diddles every time
How to play clean diddles every time YouTube video by Jared O'Leary //Multiplicity

How to play clean diddles every time

#drumline #drumlesson #drumlessons

youtu.be/WpqyteNBbko

2 days ago 0 0 0 0
Is it ok to require the packet is memorized at auditions? (and other teaching tips)
Is it ok to require the packet is memorized at auditions? (and other teaching tips) YouTube video by Jared O'Leary //Multiplicity

This week's #drumming tips:
-Is it ok to require the packet is memorized at auditions?
-Think years down the road with auditions
-Instructors should make videos for auditions
-Tracking might not help your students

#drumline #marchingband #musiceducation
youtu.be/TVRCRW3QhVY

5 days ago 1 0 0 0
How to fix weak sounding drum rolls
How to fix weak sounding drum rolls YouTube video by Jared O'Leary //Multiplicity

How to fix weak sounding drum rolls

#drumline #drumlesson #drumlessons

youtu.be/mBIYJtl_aVg

1 week ago 0 0 0 0
How quickly can you grow world class chops?
How quickly can you grow world class chops? YouTube video by Jared O'Leary //Multiplicity

This week's #drumming tips:
-How quickly can you grow world class chops?
-It's not "talent"
-Schedule breaks throughout the day
-The importance of feedback
-Finding ways to stay motivated
-Getting more hours in means more sacrifices

#drumline

youtu.be/7GB-iX39Bto

1 week ago 0 0 0 0
How to keep your feet in time while marking time
How to keep your feet in time while marking time YouTube video by Jared O'Leary //Multiplicity

How to keep your feet in time while marking time

#drumline

youtu.be/ehX3IRTx8zo

2 weeks ago 0 0 0 0
Composing for instruments you don't play (and other composing tips)
Composing for instruments you don't play (and other composing tips) YouTube video by Jared O'Leary //Multiplicity

This week's #drumming tips:
-Composing for instruments you don't play
-Looks great, but how does it sound?
-How to compose an innovative solo for timpani (and other instruments)
-Think concert bass drum isn't interesting?

#drumline #percussion
youtu.be/CAP1QHKhD8A

2 weeks ago 0 0 0 0
Stop looking for the "right" way to play drums
Stop looking for the "right" way to play drums YouTube video by Jared O'Leary //Multiplicity

Stop looking for the "right" way to play drums

#drumline #drumlesson #drumlessons #drummer #drumming

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3 weeks ago 0 0 0 0
3 weeks in Japan (we can't wait to return)
3 weeks in Japan (we can't wait to return) YouTube video by Jared O'Leary //Multiplicity

3 weeks in Japan (we can't wait to return)
youtu.be/yjRisHabB30

4 weeks ago 0 1 0 0
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How to look relaxed when drumming
How to look relaxed when drumming YouTube video by Jared O'Leary //Multiplicity

How to look relaxed when drumming

#drumline

youtu.be/yabro6Z4qgg

4 weeks ago 0 0 0 0
How to get a click with traditional grip sticks in (and other drumming tips)
How to get a click with traditional grip sticks in (and other drumming tips) YouTube video by Jared O'Leary //Multiplicity

This week's #drumming tips:
-How to get a click with traditional grip sticks in
-What to do when your hands stay in time, but your feet don't
-Why do I play matched grip when I marched traditional grip?
-What drum corps has the beefiest music?

#drumline

youtu.be/iZEjFrbibYM

1 month ago 0 0 0 0
How to play relaxed accents and taps
How to play relaxed accents and taps YouTube video by Jared O'Leary //Multiplicity

How to play relaxed accents and taps

#drumline #drummer #drumming #drumlesson #drumlessons

youtu.be/MJKSUAXnfXM

1 month ago 0 1 0 0
What to do if you spiral after making a mistake (and other drumming tips)
What to do if you spiral after making a mistake (and other drumming tips) YouTube video by Jared O'Leary //Multiplicity

This week's #Drumming Tips:
-What to do if you spiral after making a mistake
-Should drummers go to the gym?
-How to recover after playing drums
-Why do I do static stretches instead of dynamic stretches?

#drumline #drumlesson
youtu.be/J_dGF3q4kCo

1 month ago 0 0 0 0
How to fix slicing on drums
How to fix slicing on drums YouTube video by Jared O'Leary //Multiplicity

How to fix slicing on drums

#drumline #drumlesson #drummer #drumming

youtu.be/YNcxwMkYvL0

1 month ago 0 0 0 0
Quick question about making progress when you're distracted and feeling burned out
Quick question about making progress when you're distracted and feeling burned out YouTube video by Jared O'Leary //Multiplicity

This week's #drumming tips:
-If you're tired of practicing, I have bad news...
-Using progress journals to get good
-Finding guidance when there's too much to practice
-What counts as practicing?
-Progress comes with sacrifice

#drumline #musiceducation

youtu.be/sTMXKlQSUtg

1 month ago 0 0 0 0
How to drum louder without slowing down (the physics of velocity)
How to drum louder without slowing down (the physics of velocity) YouTube video by Jared O'Leary //Multiplicity

How to drum louder without slowing down (the physics of velocity)

#drumline #drumlesson #drumlessons #drummer #drumming

youtu.be/eVhKlS-jeE8

1 month ago 0 0 0 0
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How to figure out what to practice (and other drumming tips)
How to figure out what to practice (and other drumming tips) YouTube video by Jared O'Leary //Multiplicity

This week's #drumming tips:
-How to figure out what to practice
-How do you break down a difficult drum part?
-How to balance practicing multiple techniques
-These are better than practicing with a metronome

#drumline #drummer #drums #drumlesson #musiced
youtu.be/bombpwyu7PM

1 month ago 2 0 0 0
Why tenor drummers are always tuning their drum heads
Why tenor drummers are always tuning their drum heads YouTube video by Jared O'Leary //Multiplicity

Why tenor drummers are always tuning their drum heads

#drumline #tenordrum #tenordrums

youtu.be/y172_doSo80

1 month ago 0 0 0 0
Why I stopped attending award ceremonies as a percussion caption head (and other teaching tips)
Why I stopped attending award ceremonies as a percussion caption head (and other teaching tips) YouTube video by Jared O'Leary //Multiplicity

This week's #drumming tips:
-Focusing on process in a competitive activity
-Drumline isn't fair
-What do you practice as an educator after aging out?
-How do you practice teaching drums?
-Bass drum parts with two different melodies

#drumline #drumlesson
youtu.be/1-u522Yj-2o

2 months ago 0 0 0 0
How to move faster around tenor drums
How to move faster around tenor drums YouTube video by Jared O'Leary //Multiplicity

How to move faster around tenor drums

#drumline #tenordrums #tenordrummer

youtu.be/c9H2EcVJ0a0

2 months ago 0 0 0 0
How to practice listening in at home (and other drumming tips)
How to practice listening in at home (and other drumming tips) YouTube video by Jared O'Leary //Multiplicity

This week's #drumming tips:
-How to practice listening in at home
-Why it's hard to clean a drumline
-Why did BD score low in drums in 2025?
-What to get to get better on drumline
-Traditional or matched grip for marching snare
#drumline #marchingband

youtu.be/YavGYRW-vYY

2 months ago 0 0 0 0
How to create tenor splits from snare sheet music
How to create tenor splits from snare sheet music YouTube video by Jared O'Leary //Multiplicity

How to create tenor splits from snare sheet music

#drumline #tenordrums #tenordrummer #quaddrummer

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2 months ago 0 0 0 0
Teaching tips for new drum instructors
Teaching tips for new drum instructors YouTube video by Jared O'Leary //Multiplicity

This week's #drumming tips:
-Tips for new drum instructors teaching new percussionists
-If you're feeling imposter syndrome as an educator
-Evolving your teaching over time

#drumline #drummer #drumlesson #drumlessons

youtu.be/ujOM7iR_g1s

2 months ago 0 0 0 0
Fix your tenor playing zones to drum faster
Fix your tenor playing zones to drum faster YouTube video by Jared O'Leary //Multiplicity

Fix your tenor playing zones to drum faster

#tenordrum #tenordrummer #tenordrums #drumline

youtu.be/H8GF7GNcBbo

2 months ago 0 0 0 0
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The problems with perfectionism as a drummer and instructor
The problems with perfectionism as a drummer and instructor YouTube video by Jared O'Leary //Multiplicity

This week's #drumming tips
-Perfectionism is great, until it slows you down
-Sometimes it's better to ignore the dirt
-What's the best use of time/energy in rehearsal?
-The most important thing to teach
#drumline #drumlessons #drums #musiceducation #mused
youtu.be/mPlyBY9cJqY

2 months ago 1 0 0 0
How to speed up ANY rudiment
How to speed up ANY rudiment YouTube video by Jared O'Leary //Multiplicity

How to speed up ANY rudiment

#drumline #drumlesson #drumlessons #RLRR #drummer #drums #drumming #percussion #musiceducation #mused

youtu.be/mIQU6ixGldc

2 months ago 1 0 0 0
Balancing practicing to improve vs practicing for fun (and other drumming tips)
Balancing practicing to improve vs practicing for fun (and other drumming tips) YouTube video by Jared O'Leary //Multiplicity

This week's #drumming tips
-Balancing practicing to improve vs practicing for fun
-If you have to play music you don't like and it's burning you out...
-What happens to your brain when you stop practicing?
#drumline #drummer #drums #drumlessons #drumlesson
youtu.be/IQBd3y61MuE?...

2 months ago 0 0 0 0
How to cross your hands on drum kit (without hitting your sticks)
How to cross your hands on drum kit (without hitting your sticks) YouTube video by Jared O'Leary //Multiplicity

Struggling with cross-handed drumming limiting your power and speed? This video breaks down the pros and cons of common drumming techniques, analyzing how different crossovers lead to accidental stick clicks and awkward drum ergonomics. #drumset #drumkit

youtu.be/qcHVQIdM14s

3 months ago 0 0 0 0
1 chart. 62 limb independence variations.
1 chart. 62 limb independence variations. YouTube video by Jared O'Leary //Multiplicity

As a rudimental and concert percussionist, limb independence is something I've spent very little time learning. So I challenged myself to play all 62 of these variations in one drumming livestream. youtu.be/-dBsg3NjWY4?...

3 months ago 0 0 0 0
How to play crossovers on tenor drums
How to play crossovers on tenor drums YouTube video by Jared O'Leary //Multiplicity

How to play crossovers on tenor drums

#tenordrums #drumline

youtu.be/3LUvuEotp2A

3 months ago 0 0 0 0