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About Course

Pad and Kit is a focused course designed for drummers aiming to build speed, control, and endurance for high-BPM performance. Led by John Longstreth, this course guides students through a structured practice regimen that begins with pad exercises and progresses to full drum kit application.

Throughout the course, students will develop techniques to enhance their drumming proficiency, emphasizing the importance of consistent practice and gradual progression. The curriculum is tailored to help drummers achieve precision and stamina, essential for intense musical passages.

By engaging with detailed lessons and hands-on exercises, participants will establish a solid foundation in high-speed drumming, enhancing their overall performance capabilities.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Effective practice routines for developing speed and control
  • Techniques to transition from pad exercises to full drum kit application
  • Strategies to build endurance for high-BPM drumming
  • Methods to improve precision and timing
  • Approaches to maintain consistency during intense performances

Course Content

Practicing on Your Pad
This section is dedicated to rudiments, flams and diddles on the practice pad.

  • John’s Three Go-To Rudiments
    06:50
  • Unisons and Flams
    18:27
  • Dropping the Diddle
    14:29
  • Dry Run
    12:19

Different Types of Grip
John explains the different types of Grips that you can use and shows some exercises for them.

Posture and Breathing
John does a rundown on posture and breathing for avoiding injuries and for better stamina.

Footwork
This section is dedicated to different patterns for the bass drum.

Double Stroke Foot Technique
John advances the knowledge of the previous one and focuses on the Double Stroke foot technique.

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