{"id":18704,"date":"2022-11-18T09:00:47","date_gmt":"2022-11-18T09:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/?p=18704"},"modified":"2022-11-22T11:48:24","modified_gmt":"2022-11-22T11:48:24","slug":"5-most-effective-warm-up-exercises-for-drummers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/5-most-effective-warm-up-exercises-for-drummers\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Most Effective Warm-Up Exercises for Drummers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/5-most-effective-warm-up-exercises-for-drummers\/#Single_snare_strokes\" >Single snare strokes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/5-most-effective-warm-up-exercises-for-drummers\/#Paradiddles\" >Paradiddles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/5-most-effective-warm-up-exercises-for-drummers\/#Single-stroke_snare_kick_drum_hi-hat_strokes\" >Single-stroke snare, kick drum, hi-hat strokes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/5-most-effective-warm-up-exercises-for-drummers\/#Triplets\" >Triplets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/5-most-effective-warm-up-exercises-for-drummers\/#Inverted_paradiddles\" >Inverted paradiddles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/5-most-effective-warm-up-exercises-for-drummers\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/5-most-effective-warm-up-exercises-for-drummers\/#1_How_should_I_warm_up_before_drumming\" >1. How should I warm up before drumming?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/5-most-effective-warm-up-exercises-for-drummers\/#2_What_muscles_does_drumming_work_out\" >2. What muscles does drumming work out?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/5-most-effective-warm-up-exercises-for-drummers\/#3_Should_I_stretch_before_drumming\" >3. Should I stretch before drumming?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/5-most-effective-warm-up-exercises-for-drummers\/#Recommended_products\" >Recommended products<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/5-most-effective-warm-up-exercises-for-drummers\/#i\" >WHD 10&#8221; Metronome Practice Pad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/5-most-effective-warm-up-exercises-for-drummers\/#Korg_MA-2_Digital_Metronome_BlackRed\" >Korg MA-2 Digital Metronome Black\/Red<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/5-most-effective-warm-up-exercises-for-drummers\/#Vic_Firth_MS5_Corpsmaster_Snare_Drumsticks\" >Vic Firth MS5 Corpsmaster Snare Drumsticks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/5-most-effective-warm-up-exercises-for-drummers\/#Finishing_touches\" >Finishing touches<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Warming up is an essential part of a healthy drumming career. Not only does it allow you to loosen up your joints, but it also reacquaints you with your kit layout. Before sitting down at your kit, check out our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/top-5-stretches-for-drummers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">top 5 stretches for drummers<\/a><\/strong>!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Throughout this article, I\u2019ll be using the official notation to explain some of the rudiments: <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Right = R <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Left = L<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Kick pedal = K <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hi-hat pedal = HHP<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Without further ado, here are the top five drumming warm-up exercises to try out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Single snare strokes&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Single_snare_strokes\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-19080 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/Pearl-Export-22-Rock-Drum-Kit-wStool-and-Sticks-Jet-Black-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Pearl Export 22 Rock Drum Kit wStool and Sticks, Jet Black\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/Pearl-Export-22-Rock-Drum-Kit-wStool-and-Sticks-Jet-Black-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/Pearl-Export-22-Rock-Drum-Kit-wStool-and-Sticks-Jet-Black-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/Pearl-Export-22-Rock-Drum-Kit-wStool-and-Sticks-Jet-Black-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/Pearl-Export-22-Rock-Drum-Kit-wStool-and-Sticks-Jet-Black-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/Pearl-Export-22-Rock-Drum-Kit-wStool-and-Sticks-Jet-Black-1-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/Pearl-Export-22-Rock-Drum-Kit-wStool-and-Sticks-Jet-Black-1-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/Pearl-Export-22-Rock-Drum-Kit-wStool-and-Sticks-Jet-Black-1-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/Pearl-Export-22-Rock-Drum-Kit-wStool-and-Sticks-Jet-Black-1-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/Pearl-Export-22-Rock-Drum-Kit-wStool-and-Sticks-Jet-Black-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/>Single snare strokes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW20983519 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20983519 BCX0\">A super easy warm<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20983519 BCX0\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20983519 BCX0\">up to start with is single snare stokes. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW20983519 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20983519 BCX0\">Start slowly and gra<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20983519 BCX0\">dually speed up. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW20983519 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20983519 BCX0\">Then, gradually slow down again<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20983519 BCX0\"> with RLRL strokes<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20983519 BCX0\">. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW20983519 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20983519 BCX0\">Repeat this four to five times to loosen your wrists and connect your mind and body.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW20983519 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20983519 BCX0\">This simple exercise is great to start off with as it helps you find your drumstick balance as well as familiarise yourself with the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed GrammarErrorHighlight SCXW20983519 BCX0\">drum <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed GrammarErrorHighlight SCXW20983519 BCX0\">head<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed GrammarErrorHighlight SCXW20983519 BCX0\">s&#8217;<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20983519 BCX0\">rebound<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20983519 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW20983519 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Paradiddles&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paradiddles\"><\/span>Paradiddles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW119124577 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119124577 BCX0\">A great rudiment to stimulate your control around the kit. Paradiddles are relatively straightforward to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW119124577 BCX0\">perform, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119124577 BCX0\">consisting<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119124577 BCX0\">of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119124577 BCX0\">an RLRR LRLL<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119124577 BCX0\"> st<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119124577 BCX0\">r<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119124577 BCX0\">oke pattern. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW119124577 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119124577 BCX0\">This is best performed on the snare for ease. However, incorporating it<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119124577 BCX0\">\u00a0across the snare and toms will warm up your hand-eye coordination and control. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW119124577 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119124577 BCX0\">Perform this exercise for 30 seconds to a minute for the best warm-up results. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW119124577 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Single-stroke snare, kick drum, hi-hat strokes&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Single-stroke_snare_kick_drum_hi-hat_strokes\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19430  alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/BDK-1-FUSION-BL-G4m-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"The Gear4music BDK-1-FUSION-BL drum kit\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/BDK-1-FUSION-BL-G4m-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/BDK-1-FUSION-BL-G4m-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/BDK-1-FUSION-BL-G4m-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/BDK-1-FUSION-BL-G4m-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/BDK-1-FUSION-BL-G4m-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/BDK-1-FUSION-BL-G4m-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/BDK-1-FUSION-BL-G4m-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/BDK-1-FUSION-BL-G4m-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/BDK-1-FUSION-BL-G4m.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/>Single-stroke snare, kick drum, hi-hat strokes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Of course, it\u2019s easy to forget when they&#8217;re tucked away at your drum kit, but warming up your legs and feet is fundamental to efficient, healthy playing. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A great way to warm up your legs and feet is a left-right kick, right-left hi-hat pedal pattern: L R K, R L HHP and repeat. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Perform this pattern slowly to start with and gradually speed up to as fast as you can go. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not only will this exercise prepare your legs and arms, but it will also hone your hand-feet coordination, so you can get the most out of your drumming session. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Triplets&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Triplets\"><\/span>Triplets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW100267991 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100267991 BCX0\">Moving onto a slightly more <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW100267991 BCX0\">advance<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100267991 BCX0\">d<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100267991 BCX0\">exercise, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100267991 BCX0\">triplets will warm up your hands and wrists. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW100267991 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100267991 BCX0\">If applied to the rest of the drum kit, i<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW100267991 BCX0\">.e.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100267991 BCX0\"> rack toms and floor tom, triplets will also warm up your upper arms<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW100267991 BCX0\">and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100267991 BCX0\">\u00a0shoulders<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100267991 BCX0\">.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW100267991 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100267991 BCX0\">To perform the triplet, count your strokes like \u201c1 trip-let, 2 trip-let\u201d etc. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW100267991 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100267991 BCX0\">Each number is accented. This accent can be performed around the toms with the rest of the triplet performed on the snare. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW100267991 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Inverted paradiddles&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inverted_paradiddles\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-19076 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/Digital-Drums-200X-Electronic-Drum-Kit-by-Gear4music-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Digital Drums 200X Electronic Drum Kit by Gear4music\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/Digital-Drums-200X-Electronic-Drum-Kit-by-Gear4music-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/Digital-Drums-200X-Electronic-Drum-Kit-by-Gear4music-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/Digital-Drums-200X-Electronic-Drum-Kit-by-Gear4music-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/Digital-Drums-200X-Electronic-Drum-Kit-by-Gear4music-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/Digital-Drums-200X-Electronic-Drum-Kit-by-Gear4music-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/Digital-Drums-200X-Electronic-Drum-Kit-by-Gear4music-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/Digital-Drums-200X-Electronic-Drum-Kit-by-Gear4music-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/Digital-Drums-200X-Electronic-Drum-Kit-by-Gear4music-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/Digital-Drums-200X-Electronic-Drum-Kit-by-Gear4music.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/>Inverted paradiddles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Inverted paradiddles are a great finishing rudiment to perform right before you start thrashing the kit. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Although they sound daunting, they&#8217;re quite simple as they just start halfway through the original pattern. The notation for this is RLLR LRRL and repeat. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once this pattern is dialled in, gradually speed up and slow down your tempo and apply it to the rest of the kit. This will prepare your arms as well as your wrists and hands. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spend a good amount of time performing this until you feel loosened up and ready to start your drumming session. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;FAQs&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_How_should_I_warm_up_before_drumming\"><\/span>1. How should I warm up before drumming?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW88386159 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88386159 BCX0\">There are multiple drumming rudiments tailored to getting warmed up before playing. This article shows you the five key rudiments to perform that will warm up all the body parts used when drumming.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW88386159 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_muscles_does_drumming_work_out\"><\/span>2. What muscles does drumming work out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW248178461 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248178461 BCX0\">Drumming is extremely physical and, therefore, trains almost every single muscle in the human body. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW248178461 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248178461 BCX0\">The muscles in your arms are worked the most when exploring the drum kit. However, your leg muscles are<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248178461 BCX0\"> also<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW248178461 BCX0\">used <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248178461 BCX0\">significantly, especially with double kick playing, and your core muscles <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248178461 BCX0\">keep you balanced on the drum stool.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW248178461 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Should_I_stretch_before_drumming\"><\/span>3. Should I stretch before drumming?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW109279112 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109279112 BCX0\">Yes. Stretching is super important to do before drumming. It prevents any injuries occurring <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW109279112 BCX0\">d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109279112 BCX0\">uring <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109279112 BCX0\">your drumming session and optimises <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW109279112 BCX0\">your<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109279112 BCX0\"> playing abilities. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW109279112 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109279112 BCX0\">Our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/top-5-stretches-for-drummers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top 5 Stretches for Drummers article<\/a><\/strong> walks you through the best stretches to perform before beginning to warm up on the kit.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109279112 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src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/WHD-10-Metronome-Practice-Pad-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"WHD 10&quot; Metronome Practice Pad\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/WHD-10-Metronome-Practice-Pad-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/WHD-10-Metronome-Practice-Pad-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/WHD-10-Metronome-Practice-Pad-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/WHD-10-Metronome-Practice-Pad-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/WHD-10-Metronome-Practice-Pad-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/WHD-10-Metronome-Practice-Pad-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/WHD-10-Metronome-Practice-Pad-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/WHD-10-Metronome-Practice-Pad.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>WHD 10&#8221; Metronome Practice Pad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Drums-and-Percussion\/WHD-10-Metronome-Practice-Pad\/2Y0L\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WHD 10\u2019\u2019 Metronome Practice Pad<\/a><\/strong> is ideal for warming up. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Just apply some of the rudiments mentioned directly to the pad. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The built-in metronome works perfectly for keeping your rudiments in time. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Drums-and-Percussion\/WHD-10-Metronome-Practice-Pad\/2Y0L\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WHD 10&#8243; Metronome Practice Pad<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Korg_MA-2_Digital_Metronome_BlackRed\"><\/span>Korg MA-2 Digital Metronome Black\/Red<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61003361 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61003361 BCX0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-19193\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/Korg-MA-2-Digital-Metronome-Black-Red-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Korg MA-2 Digital Metronome Black\/Red\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/>Another great warm-up product is the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Korg-MA-2-Digital-Metronome-Black-Red\/2VRV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Korg MA-2 Digital Metronome Black\/Red<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61003361 BCX0\">. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61003361 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61003361 BCX0\">This is your standard digital metronome with extra useful functions included, such as \u201ctimer\u201d and \u201csound out\u201d modes. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61003361 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61003361 BCX0\">It&#8217;s great for getting<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61003361 BCX0\">\u00a0your mind into a rhythmic state and keeping your warm-up rudiments controlled and consistent. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW61003361 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Korg-MA-2-Digital-Metronome-Black-Red\/2VRV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Korg MA-2 Digital Metronome Black\/Red<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vic_Firth_MS5_Corpsmaster_Snare_Drumsticks\"><\/span>Vic Firth MS5 Corpsmaster Snare Drumsticks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75134697 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW75134697 BCX0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-19082 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/Vic-Firth-MS5-Corpsmaster-Snare-Drumsticks-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Vic Firth MS5 Corpsmaster Snare Drumsticks\" width=\"200\" 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The muscles in your arms are worked the most when exploring the drum kit. However, your leg muscles are also used significantly, especially with double kick playing, and your core muscles keep you balanced on the drum stool.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":43,"featured_media":19426,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Warming up is an essential part of a healthy drumming career. Not only does it allow you to loosen up your joints, but it also reacquaints you with your kit layout. Before sitting down at your kit, check out our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/top-5-stretches-for-drummers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">top 5 stretches for drummers<\/a><\/strong>!<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Throughout this article, I\u2019ll be using the official notation to explain some of the rudiments: <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Right = R <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Left = L<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Kick pedal = K <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hi-hat pedal = HHP<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Without further ado, here are the top five drumming warm-up exercises to try out.<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h3><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-19080 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/Pearl-Export-22-Rock-Drum-Kit-wStool-and-Sticks-Jet-Black-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Pearl Export 22 Rock Drum Kit wStool and Sticks, Jet Black\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Single snare strokes<\/h3><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW20983519 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20983519 BCX0\">A super easy warm<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20983519 BCX0\">-<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20983519 BCX0\">up to start with is single snare stokes. <\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW20983519 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20983519 BCX0\">Start slowly and gra<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20983519 BCX0\">dually speed up. <\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW20983519 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20983519 BCX0\">Then, gradually slow down again<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20983519 BCX0\"> with RLRL strokes<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20983519 BCX0\">. <\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW20983519 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20983519 BCX0\">Repeat this four to five times to loosen your wrists and connect your mind and body.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW20983519 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20983519 BCX0\">This simple exercise is great to start off with as it helps you find your drumstick balance as well as familiarise yourself with the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed GrammarErrorHighlight SCXW20983519 BCX0\">drum <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed GrammarErrorHighlight SCXW20983519 BCX0\">head<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed GrammarErrorHighlight SCXW20983519 BCX0\">s'<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20983519 BCX0\">rebound<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20983519 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW20983519 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559685\":720,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><hr \/><h3>Paradiddles<\/h3><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW119124577 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119124577 BCX0\">A great rudiment to stimulate your control around the kit. Paradiddles are relatively straightforward to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW119124577 BCX0\">perform, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119124577 BCX0\">consisting<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119124577 BCX0\">of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119124577 BCX0\">an RLRR LRLL<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119124577 BCX0\"> st<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119124577 BCX0\">r<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119124577 BCX0\">oke pattern. <\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW119124577 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119124577 BCX0\">This is best performed on the snare for ease. However, incorporating it<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119124577 BCX0\">\u00a0across the snare and toms will warm up your hand-eye coordination and control. <\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW119124577 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119124577 BCX0\">Perform this exercise for 30 seconds to a minute for the best warm-up results. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW119124577 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559685\":720,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h3>Single-stroke snare, kick drum, hi-hat strokes<\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Of course, it\u2019s easy to forget when they're tucked away at your drum kit, but warming up your legs and feet is fundamental to efficient, healthy playing. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559685\":720,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A great way to warm up your legs and feet is a left-right kick, right-left hi-hat pedal pattern: L R K, R L HHP and repeat. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Perform this pattern slowly to start with and gradually speed up to as fast as you can go. <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not only will this exercise prepare your legs and arms, but it will also hone your hand-feet coordination, so you can get the most out of your drumming session. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559685\":720,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h3><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-19076 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/Digital-Drums-200X-Electronic-Drum-Kit-by-Gear4music-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Digital Drums 200X Electronic Drum Kit by Gear4music\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Triplets<\/h3><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW100267991 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100267991 BCX0\">Moving onto a slightly more <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW100267991 BCX0\">advance<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100267991 BCX0\">d<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100267991 BCX0\">exercise, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100267991 BCX0\">triplets will warm up your hands and wrists. <\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW100267991 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100267991 BCX0\">If applied to the rest of the drum kit, i<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW100267991 BCX0\">.e.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100267991 BCX0\"> rack toms and floor tom, triplets will also warm up your upper arms<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW100267991 BCX0\">up and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100267991 BCX0\">\u00a0shoulders<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100267991 BCX0\">.<\/span> <\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW100267991 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100267991 BCX0\">To perform the triplet, count your strokes like \u201c1 trip-let, 2 trip-let\u201d etc. <\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW100267991 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100267991 BCX0\">Each number is accented. This accent can be performed around the toms with the rest of the triplet performed on the snare. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW100267991 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559685\":720,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><hr \/><h3>Inverted paradiddles<\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Inverted paradiddles are a great finishing rudiment to perform right before you start thrashing the kit. <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Although they sound daunting, they're quite simple as they just start halfway through the original pattern. The notation for this is RLLR LRRL and repeat. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559685\":720,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once this pattern is dialled in, gradually speed up and slow down your tempo and apply it to the rest of the kit. This will prepare your arms as well as your wrists and hands. <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spend a good amount of time performing this until you feel loosened up and ready to start your drumming session. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559685\":720,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><hr \/><h3>FAQs<\/h3><h4>1. How should I warm up before drumming?<\/h4><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW88386159 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88386159 BCX0\">There are multiple drumming rudiments tailored to getting warmed up before playing. This article shows you the five key rudiments to perform that will warm up all the body parts used when drumming.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW88386159 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559685\":1440,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">2. What muscles does drumming work out?<\/h4><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW248178461 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248178461 BCX0\">Drumming is extremely physical and, therefore, trains almost every single muscle in the human body. The muscles in your arms are worked the most when exploring the drum kit. However, your leg muscles are<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248178461 BCX0\"> also<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW248178461 BCX0\">used <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248178461 BCX0\">significantly, especially with double kick playing, and your core muscles <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248178461 BCX0\">keep you balanced on the drum stool.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW248178461 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559685\":1440,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4>3. Should I stretch before drumming?<\/h4><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW109279112 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109279112 BCX0\">Yes. Stretching is super important to do before drumming. It prevents any injuries occurring <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW109279112 BCX0\">d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109279112 BCX0\">uring <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109279112 BCX0\">your drumming session and optimises <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW109279112 BCX0\">your<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109279112 BCX0\"> playing abilities. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109279112 BCX0\">Our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/top-5-stretches-for-drummers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top 5 Stretches for Drummers article<\/a><\/strong> walks you through the best stretches to perform before beginning to warm up on the kit.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109279112 BCX0\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW109279112 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559685\":1440,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h3>Recommended products<\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There's a variety of products out there that are dedicated to warming up with and practising the drums.<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-19081 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/WHD-10-Metronome-Practice-Pad-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"WHD 10\" Metronome Practice Pad\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>WHD 10'' Metronome Practice Pad<\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Drums-and-Percussion\/WHD-10-Metronome-Practice-Pad\/2Y0L\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WHD 10\u2019\u2019 Metronome Practice Pad<\/a><\/strong> is ideal for warming up. Just apply some of the rudiments mentioned directly to the pad. The built-in metronome works perfectly for keeping your rudiments in time. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Drums-and-Percussion\/WHD-10-Metronome-Practice-Pad\/2Y0L\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WHD 10\" Metronome Practice Pad<\/a><\/strong><\/p><hr \/><h4>Korg MA-2 Digital Metronome Black\/Red<\/h4><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61003361 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61003361 BCX0\">Another great warm-up product is the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Korg-MA-2-Digital-Metronome-Black-Red\/2VRV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Korg MA-2 Digital Metronome Black\/Red<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61003361 BCX0\">. <\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61003361 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61003361 BCX0\">This is your standard digital metronome with extra useful functions included, such as \u201ctimer\u201d and \u201csound out\u201d modes. <\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61003361 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61003361 BCX0\">It's great for getting<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61003361 BCX0\">\u00a0your mind into a rhythmic state and keeping your warm-up rudiments controlled and consistent. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW61003361 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Korg-MA-2-Digital-Metronome-Black-Red\/2VRV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Korg MA-2 Digital Metronome Black\/Red<\/a><\/strong><\/p><hr \/><h4>Vic Firth MS5 Corpsmaster Snare Drumsticks<\/h4><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75134697 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW75134697 BCX0\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-19082 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/Vic-Firth-MS5-Corpsmaster-Snare-Drumsticks-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Vic Firth MS5 Corpsmaster Snare Drumsticks\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Last but not least<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75134697 BCX0\">, there are the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Drums-and-Percussion\/Vic-Firth-MS5-Corpsmaster-Snare-Drumsticks\/2PFW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vic Firth MS5 Corpsmaster Snare Drumsticks<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75134697 BCX0\">. <\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75134697 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75134697 BCX0\">These are designed specifically for marching snare drums. <\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75134697 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75134697 BCX0\">They're <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75134697 BCX0\">great for warming up as they're designed for speed, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75134697 BCX0\">agility,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75134697 BCX0\"> and balance. <\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75134697 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75134697 BCX0\">And they'll <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75134697 BCX0\">make performing the warm-up rudiments effortless, meaning you'll be ready to play in no time. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW75134697 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>Shop now | <span class=\"TextRun SCXW75134697 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75134697 BCX0\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Drums-and-Percussion\/Vic-Firth-MS5-Corpsmaster-Snare-Drumsticks\/2PFW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vic Firth MS5 Corpsmaster Snare Drumsticks<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><hr \/><h3>Finishing touches<\/h3><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW69894367 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69894367 BCX0\">Now that you\u2019re all warmed up, you\u2019ll be less prone to any injuries whilst drumming. Plus, you'll get the most out of your drum kit and drumming technique. <\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW69894367 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69894367 BCX0\">Warming up on your kit has two key purposes that make it essential to all drummers. 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