Makossa Groove

Quintuplets (groups of 5 notes) can be tough to evenly space in a beat. This exercise focuses on the... read more

A continuation of Patrick's four-limbs exercises, this week get all four of your limbs working independently with these fun... read more

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

This drumming music sheet is a practice sheet designed to focus practice on quarter notes, eighth notes and quarter... read more

This week, Patrick shares a bass drum warmup over some half-time shuffle rhythms on the cymbals. Check Out Patrick's Book read more

Patrick shares some basic hi hat foot patterns for building hi hat foot independence in this weeks exercise. read more

Patrick Marsepoil shares some paradiddle subdivisions. Great for coordination building! read more

Rythms from Mali adapted for the drumset by Pat Marsepoil read more

Finally wrap your head around the table of time with these exercises. Notes can be spaced a number of... read more

This week, Patrick incorporates the flam drag and 10 stroke roll into some great drum fills around the kit.... read more

Patrick shares some more great grooves. These are adopted from West African rhythms. read more

The last installment of the hi-hat foot exercises, Patrick whips out the "E" and "Ah" this week. read more

This sheet music accompanies Andy Zikers article on Free and Controlled Stroke Warm-Ups, techniques for warming up using selective... read more

This week, Patrick shares some great grooves for building jazz comping over the right stick ride jazz pattern. Check out... read more

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