Hand Coordination Workout #1
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This is the first in a series of posts I’ll be doing on hand coordination.
In 1-3, each hand plays separately, so not much coordination involved there. Focus on getting the sticks to bounce in a straight line, with the stick finishing at the same point that it started — if it starts at 90°, it finishes at 90°. Make sure you’re keeping a consistent rhythm. You play the “1 e +” and rest on the “a”.
Where things get tricky is in 4 & 5. Your goal with these exercises is to get both hands working together — no flams! Be strict with yourself and take it slow.
As always, I recommend practicing with a metronome. Start at a slow tempo and gradually increase the speed.
In part two, we take these exercises to the drum kit.
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