My Top 3 Drumming Independence Workouts - Drum Lesson (Drumeo)

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A common question I'm asked by my students is "What are some good workouts to help with speed and independence?"

I've put together three of my favorite go-to concepts for building these aspects of your drumming. These might be hard to swallow at first, but just add one piece at a time! If you put in the work, the results will be well worth the effort.

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[pikey]

I think one of the most important things in this video is the idea of getting your feet used to doing things without your hands being involved. I assume most people are like me and suck at practicing, so when we do, we use all our limbs every time. Factually, this just creates muscle memory of our limbs always having to work concurrently rather than separate and independent. Thanks, Jared. I hadn't considered this until I watched this video, and I'm certain it will evolve my practice.

[DrumeoOfficial]

Here is a comment that I just posted on my Facebook page that I wanted to share here as well. The YouTube community - although harsh at time - has been incredible for me and my success as an educator, thank you!
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My Independence Made Easy course has been going on for a few weeks and I have never experienced such a massive amount of student engagement. In all my years doing this, we've released so many different types of educational products, but this one struck a chord.

What blows my mind is how the lessons have actually motivated students to practice harder and more than ever. The stories I'm hearing are just crazy. I'm so excited, so proud, and so stoked to continue pushing with these students to help them reach their goals.
With the internet, there are endless choices for drum lessons, but I am so very grateful that these students chose me. Thank you all so much! - Jared Falk

[robinsonkist]

#1 1:44 & 2:33 & 3:16
#2 4:31 & 4:48 & 4:59 & 5:13 & 5:33 & 5:57 & Demonstration: 6:29
#3 7:37

[PeefRimgarGames]

I feel like along with the drummers I listen to, Jared is the main reason I am where I am with drumming. His lessons always interest me and challenge me. I've watched Drumeo since before I even got a drum kit.

[andrewmcbreen]

Jared, as an Elementary School Music school Teacher and Musician / Percussionist, I loved Your performance!!! I think You were spot on when You said that You forget about the ostinato, While Your soloing over top of it. Great Job !!!

[fingerbang]

I've been playing for 25 years and I already incorporate a lot of this in my playing without really knowing what I'm doing. Being able to go back to some of these basics and being able to read music notation from my marching band days has has taken me to a place I wish I had been when I was touring with a band out of Orange County, CA. 15 years ago. I'm 40 years old now and just bought my first DW kit. Let me tell you.. another year of just going back and really studying and focusing on independence and I'll be ready to take any gig and start playing multiple styles. Thank you drumeo for taking me to that next level!

[RaquelRaquel-fbxp]

That kit though, I'm very jealous. Also Jared you are an amazing teacher!!!!

[xiomaraalfaro]

This kind of exercises make the drum play more versatile, thanks for sharing 👏👏👏

[DrumeoOfficial]

Hey you! Thanks for watching. Leave me a comment and tell me a little about yourself. - Jared

[MayerEO]

this is it. this is the exercise I've been looking for. Thank you, Jared! I need to practice this furiously! My independence is practically non-existent.

[batakoo]

6:44 Ghost notes went really seriuos there!

[SKragseth]

Just got my new Evans Heads in the mail today and this is gonna be the first video I watch while playing tonight, can't wait!

[RWgolfARG]

Many thanks for this videos. Great stuff. Cheers from argentina 🤘🏻

[CutandShootx]

I needed this! My Independence/Interdependence needs a lot of you!

[mkblack]

Hi Jared. I´m a long time fan of your work and I would like congratulate you, your team and the guest drummers (some of them drum legends) who has been teaching all this important lessons, concepts and experiences. Once you used a "samba pattern" on this lesson (even the video is about independence, not samba rhythm) I remembered ask you to invite some brazilian drummers as Kiko Freitas. It would be great ! Anyway good luck, success and keep the good work !!! Regards from Brazil.

[themusicx.plorer]

Nice excersises! I'll try them. By now I am practicing an ostinato with my double pedal on the quiet kick that I get from your give while I write this comment

[markhedges]

Thanks Jared, great introduction to this vital topic!🙂

[sJOAOs]

Esse é um ritmo brasileiro? Parece com samba, e samba é do Brasil. Parabéns, muito bom!!!

[josuii]

Hey, Jared. Can you make a YouTube video on drum theory/notation for those who play by ear?

[kingzor]

I feel like my independece gets nowhere regardless of how much i practice