Pad and Kit
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.
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.
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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.
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The German Grip
09:02 -
The French Grip
06:54 -
The American Grip
07:04 -
The Dreaded Fingers Exercise
15:17
Posture and Breathing
John does a rundown on posture and breathing for avoiding injuries and for better stamina.
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Proper Breathing
06:40 -
Proper Seating to Snare to Pedals Set-up
14:30 -
Proper Posture
07:23
Footwork
This section is dedicated to different patterns for the bass drum.
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Heels Up Footwork
08:34 -
Heels Down Footwork
04:35 -
Swivel Technique
14:38 -
John’s Double Stroke Foot Technique
07:31 -
Dominating the Double Strokes
11:37
Double Stroke Foot Technique
John advances the knowledge of the previous one and focuses on the Double Stroke foot technique.
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Different Patterns for the Double Stroke Foot Technique
12:12 -
Exercises for the Double Stroke Foot Technique
05:21 -
Role of the Hi-Hat in the Double Stroke Foot Technique
05:31 -
Shuffle Beat with the Double Stroke Foot Technique
07:40
