DRUMMING STRONG & BALANCE SKILLS
DRUMMING STRONG & BALANCE SKILLS |
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| Drumming Strong emphasizes a muscular endurance training program. A general rule of thumb for this type of training is to perform each exercise (15 – 30 repetitions) for 1 – 3 sets. However, in the Golden Beats program of drumming with music, follow 4 sets of 8, or 16 sets of 8.
Beginners should select 6 -8 of the following exercises in order to achieve this goal. Safety Tips:
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| Wide Squat Drumming
Wide Squat – Correct posture is essential when performing the squating series. Make sure that the knees are facing forward and in alignment with the feet. The Knees should not be forward of the big toe. Back is straight. Begin drumming with 8x Side Beats, 8x Overhead Clicks. Repeat. Reduce this pattern. 4x, 2x, 1x. |
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| Side Squat Drumming
Side Squat – Correct posture is essential when performing the squatting series. Make sure that the knees are facing forward and in alignment with the feet. The Knees should not be forward of the big toe. Powerhouse/Core is active and back strong. Begin drumming with 8x Side Ball, 8x Overhead Clicks. Repeat Reduce this pattern. 4x, 2x, 1x.
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| Front Squat Drumming
Front Squat- Correct posture is essential when performing the squatting series. Make sure that the knees are facing forward and in alignment with the feet. The Knees should not be forward of the big toe. Back is straight. Begin drumming with 8x Side Beats, 8x Overhead Clicks. Repeat Reduce this pattern. 4x, 2x, 1x. Tip: Combine the Squat Drumming – 8x Wide Squat, 8x OC, 8x Side Squat, 8x OC. Reduce this pattern. |
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| Front Squat Knee Lift Balance
Step forward in a parallel position; bend the knees making sure that they are in proper alignment with the foot. Maintain correct posture; back is long and extended. Drum 8x Side Beats. |
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| Lift one knee up to a comfortable position, raise the drumsticks overhead. While maintaining proper posture begin with 8x Overhead Clicks. |  |
| Rotate the torso and face towards the side while continuing to balance on one foot. Eyes are looking to the rotated side. Sticks are held in an open position. (8 cts.) |  |
| Return back to a forward facing position. Knee is still lifted up and back is straight. Focus is towards the front. (8 cts.)
Repeat other side. Continue on the Right and Left sides. |
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| Begin in a forward facing position. Knee is lifted up and back is straight. Focus is towards the front. Please follow safety tips. | |
| Begin with Single Beat Drumming. Once this position is able to be maintained without trouble, begin to lean slightly forward always maintaining proper posture while continuing to drum. (8 cts.) |  |
| Continue leaning forward while performing Single Beats. Remember this is an advanced move. (8 cts.) |  |
| Slowly return back to an upward forward facing position. Knee is still lifted up and back is straight. Focus is towards the front.
(8 cts.) Repeat other side. Continue on the Right and Left sides.
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| Safety Tip: Always keep safety in mind!
If participants have balance issues, please provide modifications (such as touching the tip of the toe on the floor). If participants have balance issues or vertigo this may not be the right exercise for them to perform. Advanced students may try to perform this exercise series with a floor mat or balance pad under their feet. |
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