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cb122 - Sat, 02/06/2010 - 09:31 | 3,610 views

As an older drummer that has been away from a set for a while I have found that I have lost all limb independence. My right foot (bass) and my right hand want to follow the same rhythms and I have always had issues with my hi hat foot independence.

what steps can I take to try to break all of these bad issues.

Thanks

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Andrew Lacroix Says independence

Submitted On: Saturday, Feb 6, 2010 - 2:43 PM

It's the best...

Andrew Lacroix Says Re: independence

Submitted On: Saturday, Feb 6, 2010 - 2:10 PM

Turn your set into a left-handed kit. Do everything backwards. Left hand Ride, Right hand Snare, Left foot Bass Drum and Right foot Hi-hats...
Start with the simplest patterns and work your way up to more complicated patterns.

drumfreak Says Re: Re: independence

Submitted On: Saturday, Feb 6, 2010 - 2:24 PM

wow, I've not heard that before, but when I think about it, it would probably work.

drumfreak Says Re: Re: independence

Submitted On: Saturday, Feb 6, 2010 - 2:49 PM

I'm gonna do it today on my d-bop kit...

drumfreak Says Re: independence

Submitted On: Saturday, Feb 6, 2010 - 2:05 PM

cb122,

The best thing I found is to not "over think" limb independence... I found the more I thought about it, the more I screwed it up. That and some great exercises! Good Luck!

rkobat Says Re: independence

Submitted On: Saturday, Feb 6, 2010 - 1:57 PM

Start with the feet. 8th notes on the high hat while practicing various beats on the right. I love the book Syncopation that gives you tons of beats to practice to create independence of all your limbs.

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