Drum exercises are rhythmic patterns that develop your drumming coordination and independence. In this article, we're going to take a look at a wide range of exercises that are fantastic for beginning drummers and even the most advanced players. Ready to improve your drum skills? read more
Since snare drumming utilizes mostly your arm muscles, most arm exercises are beneficial for snare drum. read more
Much like the snare drum independence exercises, I recommend that beginners focus on just two voices on the drum set (bass drum and hi-hat) before adding the third (snare drum). Check out this video from Online Drummer and accompanying sheet music (below) for a series of great bass drum independence exercises. read more
As for exercises: Paradiddles: this is probably the hardest for some people. The way I approached it was to practice it in any way I could, not just when I had drum sticks and a practice pad. Once your brain clicks with the RLRRLRLL rhythm, you'll have a “ah ha!” moment. read more