Continuing Coordination
Here is the beginning of a very intense and creative form of drumset coordination. I've used these types of exercises, based on African rhythms, to extend my coordination and enhance my creativity. I will add more musical patterns here in the future, as I've always done. It's up to you to examine the applications of these rhythms and patterns after you work through the coordination, which may take some time!
Now, these exercises are difficult. They will definitely stretch your coordination and drumming skills. If you find them too difficult, there are many other lessons on this site than can challenge you.
In Exercise 1, I play the HH (top line) with my left hand. The small circle above the staff is where the hi hat needs to open. The F under the staff is where you close the HH with your foot, not your hand.
Exercise 2 adds the bass drum on the downbeats. As written, you can see the coordination between your HH foot and BD foot, while your hand (I use my left) plays the relatively syncopated rhythm on the HH.
Exercise 3 adds a backbeat on beats 2 and 4. Oops, I just noticed that the small circles denoting the open sound are not there. They should be!
Importante! Please revisit previous lessons here and here to get a background for the current lesson.
Next lesson, I'll add some more creative ideas here. Or...you may choose to incorporate some of your own. If you do, please send them to me so I can post them here! Cool!
As Always, Enjoy!
