Four Limbs Independence Exercises 2

This week, Patrick takes exercises from the ubiquitous Stick Control drum book and moves them around the kit. This... read more

A snare drum warmup that focuses on diddles. The same general pattern throughout, each measure adds one more... read more

This beat sheet is designed to focus practice on reading and playing 16th note and 8th note combinations along... read more

Patrick Marsepoil throws down another great linear pattern exercise. Take these slowly and gradually work your speed. Great coordination... read more

This week, Patrick slams some triplet paradiddle ideas to create a slick African groove feel. Check Out Patrick's Book! read more

Get your sticks out and add this funky groove to your drum beat repertoire. This week's Thursday lesson demonstrates... read more

This is the first beat sheet in a series designed to develop jazz drumming skills. Starting from simpler... read more

This sheet music is meant to give a drummer that can already read and play around eighth rests further... read more

Our 5th The Pad Exercise concentrates on syncopation. Appreciate those Es and Ahs! read more

The first of a series of Practice Pad exercises designed to build speed, control and coordination when you're away... read more

Have some fun with a fresh cocktail of rudiments. A touch of single-stroke three mixed with single-stroke four blends... read more

Patrick brings us part 2 of the Tresillo Cubano grooves. Enjoy this slick groove! read more

In this exercise example, Patrick lays down some wicked grooves with a latin spice. These are great coordination exercises.... read more

This is the fifth beat sheet in a series designed to devlop jazz drumming skills. Starting from simpler beats... read more

Need to improve your coordination? Patrick shares a great piece to build the independence we're all trying to achieve. read more