One simple, very effective technique is linear coordination. Through this technique the most ingenious fills may be expressed. Linear coordination means harmoniously dividing a rhythm on different parts of the drumset, to be played by hands and feet in a uniform, straight pattern. I have written combinations A, B, C, and D, that develop a four-way linear coordination around the drumset. Practicing these exercises will not only improve your vocabulary of drum sounds, it will better your four-way independence.   Basic Pattern: Take one measure of sixteenth notes with some displaced accents and apply compound sticking to fit the accents. Play with the right hand on the hi-hat and the left hand on the snare drum for a two-way linear coordination. The sound will be one of today’s favorite funk-rock patterns. Combinations: The following combinations have been written with the above basic pattern in mind, and provide for fourway linear […]