quarter note = 60-70 In all the preceding exercises I recommended practising at fairly slow speeds. From this exercise on try to start off using the same system, beginning with speeds of 60 to 70 so that you have time to get used to hearing what you are playing. Then move on to higher speeds. Remember that most of the music that you will be playing will be at speeds of between 80 and 130 for quarter notes. Be especially careful to avoid mordents! Combine eighth notes (two strokes per quarter note - "beat") and their application to the drumkit. Use this figure co-ordinating cymbal (Cym), bass drum (BD), snare (SN) and HiHat (HH). Practise the exercises ambidextrously on the drumkit. Apply patterns in 4-4. All these exercises require at least some daily practice. Remember my comments on earlier exercises. Set up a study plan for yourself. This is the best way of making sure that you benefit from the time that you dedicate to practising and that you progress rapidly. It is not always easy; break your practice time up into blocks dedicated to the different exercises and leave yourself some time for free practice, to play whatever you like. Remember that you should enjoy the experience of playing the drums. Have fun.