About Course
Pad and Kit is a focused course designed for drummers aiming to build speed, control, and endurance for high-BPM performance. Led by John Longstreth, this course guides students through a structured practice regimen that begins with pad exercises and progresses to full drum kit application.
Throughout the course, students will develop techniques to enhance their drumming proficiency, emphasizing the importance of consistent practice and gradual progression. The curriculum is tailored to help drummers achieve precision and stamina, essential for intense musical passages.
By engaging with detailed lessons and hands-on exercises, participants will establish a solid foundation in high-speed drumming, enhancing their overall performance capabilities.
Pad and Kit is a focused course designed for drummers aiming to build speed, control, and endurance for high-BPM performance. Led by John Longstreth, this course guides students through a structured practice regimen that begins with pad exercises and progresses to full drum kit application.
Throughout the course, students will develop techniques to enhance their drumming proficiency, emphasizing the importance of consistent practice and gradual progression. The curriculum is tailored to help drummers achieve precision and stamina, essential for intense musical passages.
By engaging with detailed lessons and hands-on exercises, participants will establish a solid foundation in high-speed drumming, enhancing their overall performance capabilities.
Course Content
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John’s Three Go-To Rudiments
06:50
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Unisons and Flams
18:27
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Dropping the Diddle
14:29
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Dry Run
12:19
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The German Grip
09:02
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The French Grip
06:54
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The American Grip
07:04
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The Dreaded Fingers Exercise
15:17
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Proper Breathing
06:40
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Proper Seating to Snare to Pedals Set-up
14:30
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Proper Posture
07:23
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Heels Up Footwork
08:34
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Heels Down Footwork
04:35
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Swivel Technique
14:38
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John’s Double Stroke Foot Technique
07:31
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Dominating the Double Strokes
11:37
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Different Patterns for the Double Stroke Foot Technique
12:12
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Exercises for the Double Stroke Foot Technique
05:21
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Role of the Hi-Hat in the Double Stroke Foot Technique
05:31
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Shuffle Beat with the Double Stroke Foot Technique
07:40