Switching Gears, Part 2
Once you feel comfortable with the subdivisions from the previous exercise, go through these pages to switch between all of them.
The Rudiments’ Greatest Hits
One of the many benefits of practicing the rudiments is the control and coordination that you get by applying accents, flams, and drags to various stickings. These exercises extend that concept by using triplet marching grids.
Intro to Jazz Drumming
This is an introduction to playing jazz swing time on the drums. These exercises will give you the basic independence needed to play jazz.
Mastering The Metronome
Working with a metronome will help to improve your sense of time. Include it in your practice routine. Here are some tips to help.
Your Drum Diary
Keeping track of what you practice can show you what needs attention and give you the motivation to keep going. You can use this log below to keep track of your progress. Write down when and what you practice, metronome settings, and other info.