The exercises on the drum notation are for grade 5-8 players. By reading the list of exercise below, you can begin to see clearly how easy they are. This exercise sheet can be used as a continuous warm up exercise.
The ability level would be measured on timing and speed. All drummers should begin slowly before building up the speed. A metronome is recommended.
The 8 Warm Up Exercises: Based on a drum setup with snare, tom 1, tom 2, and floor tom
Each exercise should be repeated as necessary, and could be started slowly and speeded up on repeat.
- Play 2 hits on each drum
- Play 3 hits on each drum
- Play 4 hits on each drum
- Play 6 hits on each drum
- Play 8 hits on each drum
- Play 2 hits on the snare, 4 hits on tom 1, 6 hits on tom 2, and 8 hits on the floor tom
- Play 3 hits on the snare, 6 hits on tom 1, 9 hits on tom 2, and 12 hits on the floor tom
- Play 4 hits on the snare, 8 hits on tom 1, 12 hits on tom 2, and 16 hits on the floor tom