Welcome to Percussion Land, where percussionists can find all they need to practice, learn, and hone their skills to become a killer drummer.
Warmups for drumline instruments, free online. Medium to Advanced ability, but would be fun to work through!
Click the button below to take you to a collection of current and/or possible drumline cadences for our drumline.
from Percussive Arts Society
This is a terrific website for percussionists of all ages! Under the "Education" Tab, you can find videos, play-along tracks, and explanations for percussion topics ranging from basic rudiments all the way to drumset playing. This resource is designed for percussionists to strive for excellence and true precision. If you are patient and diligent, this is guaranteed to take you down the path of being a stellar percussionist!
This site offers some free videos and resources similar to VicFirth, but explained in a different manner. It's a good idea to check out both! Here are some helpful links:
helpful rudiment videos free drum video lessons drumeo "beat"
I really like how all of the following websites explain, write out, and demo different grooves on drumset. Aside from "cute little rock beat" and your basic jazz swing groove, there isn't a "set pattern" for other grooves. There are similarities across the board, and components that they must have... These give you some GREAT ideas to expand your playing.
https://ae.vicfirth.com/education/groove-essentials/
https://rhythmnotes.net/latin-grooves/
https://www.drumeo.com/beat/drum-beats-everyone-should-know/#funk-drum-beats
WOW! This is a PHENOMENAL resource for learning scales, mallet technique, and becoming a keyboard superstar! Click on the pictures of the xylophones for different scale practice. They are separated by what scale is mastered.
When I student taught, I learned a lot from Dan. He is a very successful and active percussionist and teacher. He has provided a lot of resources on his website.