Coordination

Introduction

Two hands, two feet’s, that adds up to four limbs that a drummer have to move independent of each other. For all drummer this is a never ending challenge, we all want to get better at it. In this chapter we present some challenges four you that might push you all little bit further in your development.
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Doublestrokes Bassdrum

This exercise makes your bassdrum doublestrokes feel comfortable in every time-segment of the groove. Better independence will improve your overall relaxation and move your concentration from your personal mechanic movements to better interaction with the other musicians.
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Basic Snare And Bassdrum

Learn how to keep quarter notes on cymbal and eighth notes on hihat at all times. Choose a basic rhythm and play it between your snare and bassdrum. Alternate so every other stroke is played by bassdrum LH+RF+LH+RF...... and so forth! Listen to audio example!
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Advanced Snare And Bassdrum

Now lets add some 16th notes. Keep quarternotes on cymbal and eighth notes on hihat at all times. Choose a basic rhythm and play it between your snare and bassdrum. Alternate so every other stroke is played by bassdrum LH+RF+LH+RF...... and so forth! Listen and learn!
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Around The Kit Coordination

Sometimes it can be difficult to play separate figures around the kit with both hands at the same time. Explore this drumlesson and try the challenge, it helps! Keep the bassdrum on quarter notes and hihat on 2 and 4. Listen to audio example!
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Off The 8th Note

For most drummers it’s easy to play strokes that happen at the same time with both hands and feet’s. The difficulties begin when we place the strokes between the 8th notes. Here are some exercises that will improve your coordination! Listen and learn!
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