Drum Set Curriculum
Level 2

Independence

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Checklist

  1. Play 8th note stickings with the feet: R = bass, L = hi hat (or left bass pedal)

  2. Play 8th notes on the ride with a 2 and 4 back beat on the snare, over the foot stickings

  3. Play quarter notes on the ride with a 2 and 4 back beat on the snare, over the foot stickings

  4. Play offbeat 8th notes on the ride with a 2 and 4 back beat on the snare, over the foot stickings

  5. Play 8th notes on the ride with a half-time back beat (beat 3) on the snare, over the foot stickings

  6. Play quarter notes on the ride with a half-time back beat on the snare, over the foot stickings

  7. Play offbeat 8th notes on the ride with a half-time back beat on the snare, over the foot stickings

  8. Play 8th note stickings with hand / foot unisons

  9. Play with a click at 80-120 bpm

  10. Record 3 different foot stickings, with one of the hand patterns