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Drumline Exercises

Marking Time Through Odd Times (drumline exercise)

The drumline really likes things in 4/4. As a second choice, the drumline likes things that are even. We have

A little exercise that keeps the same sticking and rhythm in order to build confidence in timing and control. Specifically,

An exercise I played in high school. Using the percussion pattern from the beginning of a Phantom Regiment show this

This exercises can be 15 seconds long or last over an hour. If you need to work on a variety

Here’s the secret formula to playing faster singles. This doesn’t matter if you’re in a bass line and trying to

Score and parts for T.F. North Stick Control. Keep the 16th note check pattern constant and the hands flowing. Make

You might’ve seen the PASIC video of The Boston Crusaders playing through the Rudiment Sheet. It’s run through 40 rudiments,

This is an exercise to work on the timing of single stroke fours, or playing 16th note triplets starting on

This exercise uses two sticking patterns for the same rhythm in order to get better control of your triple strokes

You can have thousands of exercises for your drumline that will isolate and work each possible rhythm and diddle pattern,