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Sometimes it is easy to get all tangled up when trying to get around the set quickly. I know you've done it before...trying to cross the sticks over, reaching for a cymbal, or just moving from drum to drum. Here is an exercise designed to help make moving around the set a little less messy. It can be a bit tricky to start with but take it slow and be patient. Soon you'll find that it flows quite nicely.
Let's start with this triplet based pattern. You should practice each measure alone first and then try it with the two measures of time out front. These exercises are intended for two cymbals. Cymbal notes that fall on the right hand should be played with a cymbal on the right side of the set. Cymbal notes falling on the left hand should be played by a cymbal on the left side of the set. These work well with more of a jazz beat:
Now let's put the same idea into a sixteenth note subdivision.
check out audio example 1! I hope that by the time you have these exercises down you will have expanded your ability to move around the set with greater finesse and ease. Feel free to email me questions and comments, I'd be delighted to hear from you! Happy playing, |
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