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Exercise for Drummers

Four Strength-Training Moves to Improve Bass Drum Speed and Endurance

by Brandon Green
Sep 30, 2019

Drumset Ergonomics - Part 6: Positioning Secondary Suspended Instruments

In this final installment of this series, we’re going to address how to position the instruments that we only play five to thirty percent of the time, such as splashes, Chinas, cowbells, electric pads, additional rack toms, and auxiliary crashes.…

by Brandon Green
Oct 30, 2018

Drumset Ergonomics - Part 3: Pedal Placement

In Part 2 of this series, we discussed the importance of setting your throne height to a position that will be optimal for your body to be comfortable and strong for a lifetime of playing. This time we’re going to…

by Brandon Green
Jul 31, 2018

Drum Athletes Part 4: Dynamic Stretching

Talk to any professional drummer who travels on a regular basis, and he or she will testify to the benefits of staying healthy on the road. Many touring musicians understand the value of getting enough sleep, drinking a lot of…

by Billy Cuthrell
Oct 30, 2017
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