Excepted from Accent Control Accents add color and dynamic variation to our drumming, and they’re an extremely essential aspect of every drummer’s technique. The 16th-note accent patterns that follow should be practiced using the four stickings shown: (a) alternate sticking leading with the right hand, (b) alternate sticking leading with the left hand, (c) single paradiddle sticking, and (d) triple paradiddle sticking. Work each exercise slowly at first and gradually increase the tempo as your fluency improves. Also, be sure to make a strong distinction between all accented and unaccented notes. Challenged and schooled by these exercises? Want more? You can purchase Accent Control—and many other deep-dive lessons—at moderndrummer.com/shop. Choose “Drum Books” and peruse the selections.

August 2021 Issue