Drumset Warm-Up PDF
Drumset Warm-Up PDF
Drumset Warm-Up PDF
DRUMSET WARM-UP
JOHN RILEY
Jazz Drummer, Vanguard Orchestra
Drumset Instructor, Manhattan School of Music
These jazz drumming exercises from are designed to reinforce the swing ride cymbal pattern and develop left-hand indepen-
dence. Practice at various tempos (e.g., MM = 70–200) and using various dynamics. Play each exercise softly so that you
don’t lose the focus on the ride cymbal. The bass drum part should also be played very softly.