June 1, 2006

Hi DruMMers Paradise People!

I Hope I find You ALL Well & Happy >>> I’ve Re~Visited a GREAT Rudimentary ExCercise ReCeNtly whiCh I thouGht would be Usefull to ALL You DruMMers & PerCussionists out there! >>>

BeCause of My New Endorsement with TRUELINE DrumSticks, I’ve been Really Enjoying Beating Out Rudiments on My Practice Pad.
To test out the BalanCe & Feel of My New StiCks I came baCk to a Rudiment ExCercise I’ve always liked a Great Deal >>>

It came from oNe of Simon Phillips’ Ideas which I caMe across Years ago oN a “Zildjian Day in London” Video >>>
I Very sliGhtly adapted the Snare Drum Rudiment He Played infront of a Live Audience to make it a little more “Do~able”!!!

So here it is…………”Singles~Doubles~Triples~Quads”

RLRLRLRL (8 Singles) RRLLRRLL (4 Doubles) RRRLLLRRR (3 Triples) LLLLRRRRLLLL (& 3 Quads)

Play this at aN EVEN, FLOWING Tempo as a Smooth Looping Figure. >>> If You are Left Handed Maybe start the Excercise from the LEFT HAND. >>>

I have found also that if You ADD a 4th QUAD the Rhythm will CHANGE DIRECTION & You will be automatically Leading from the opposite Hand!! >>> COOL HUH? >>> Like this…….>>>

RLRLRLRL RRLLRRLL RRRLLLRRR LLLLRRRRLLLLRRRR LRLRLRLR LLRRLLRR LLLRRRLLL RRRRLLLLRRRRLLLL etc.

I’ve put Spacing in this ONLY to make it Read Better!! >>> It is intended to be a Steady Stream of 8th Notes/Quavers. >>>

Playing this at a FiXed Tempo of Your Choice will open up Your Wrists & Help You to Develop More STRENGTH & SPEED in Your Hands >>> Helping the Muscles & Tendons in Your HANDS, WRISTS & FOREARMS to Build better Muscle~Memory!! >>>
WhiCh is ALWAYS a GOOD THING! >>> & with My TRUELINE “Power Grip” Sticks I can practically FEEL My Muscles Developing as I Play!!! >>>

Hope You have a Bit of Fun with this, Maybe try Playing along in Time to Your Current Favourite Track or Piece of Music!
How about Using the MP3 on this Very Site!!! Just a ThouGht!!!

PeAcE & Inspiring Rhythmic Ideas,

*** <<< SiMoN the DF >>> ***

5 Comments »

1. Cool rudiments - I’m going to give them ago as soon as I’m sat on me drum throne

   Comment by Jason West — June 1, 2006 @ 5:01 pm

2. hey,

   great idea putting exercises and rudiments on here. i always did like this particular exercise, but never thought about playing in-time with music, that will be interesting and it will mean that i can play it all the time!! i look forward to being reminded of some more “oldies”.

   louis

   Comment by louis — June 1, 2006 @ 6:50 pm

3. Glad You like the Idea Chaps!!! >>>
   This Rudiment Feature is a Blog Theme that I will Continue, So Keep Your Eyes Peeled Folks!!! >>>
   More COOL ExCercises COMING SOON!!!

   PeAcE Out,

   *** Si the FuNk ***

   Comment by DF — June 1, 2006 @ 8:12 pm

4. I really like this excercise. Those quads really let ya feel the burn when u get them to speed. My truelines make life so much easier though ;-D

   Comment by Marky — June 5, 2006 @ 8:25 am

5. GoOd MaN Marky!!! >>>
   KEEP the Faith & FEEL the BURN!!!!! >>>

   Phat & Fruity FuNk Vibes,

   *** The FuNk ***

   Comment by DF — June 5, 2006 @ 4:43 pm

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