Exercises for strength and fitness

[James]

Do people have any exercises they use to improve fitness and strength. I know the best thing is just endurance practise, starting slowly, speeding up to a fast speed and holding it etc.

I was wondering if there were other exercises that could build up strength in partnership, like push ups or something? What do you think?

How about walking around all day long tapping my left hand up and down for bell endurance

[Osadha]

Hi James

Moussa Sylla gave me this one...
starting slowly play SSTSSTSSTSST and gradually build up the speed. Moussa said to start by aiming to keep it up at a good speed for 5 minutes. Over time increase the amount of time you do it for, until you can do it for a good 20 minutes. It's a good way to work on your sounds as well.

Obviously boredom may get the better of you after a while but there you go.

Have fun!
Osadha

[drummer]

everyone that I play for says that I play good a lot of the time i don't think that but since everybody else says I guess I've got to believe them and don't usually do any exercises.So I don't really know.

[seeker]

One of my mentors recommends playing BBBTTTSSS over and over. Naturally, start slowly, paying particular attention to getting exactly the right sound from each stroke, then build speed. Play for five minutes at a time until you're playing at a good speed. I aim for 16 strokes per measure, playing 4/4 at 90 beats, if you're technically inclined. Increase time to train for endurance.

The more you focus on getting precise sounds, keeping a steady rhythm, and avoiding slapping your own hands, the easier you'll find playing in general.

[Dugafola]

everyone that I play for says that I play good a lot of the time i don't think that but since everybody else says I guess I've got to believe them and don't usually do any exercises.So I don't really know.

you must be a drum prodigy at 11 years old!!! you should post some videos of yourself playing on youtube!!