Adaptive Drum Instructor

Warm-Up

Standard (5 min) · 5 minutes

Body Scan

Sit on throne. Close eyes. Notice tension in shoulders, jaw, hands. Release it.

20s

Shoulder Rolls

5 forward, 5 backward. Big, slow circles.

20s

Wrist Circles

10 circles each direction per hand.

25s

Finger Stretches

Spread, hold 5s, release. Then make a fist, hold 5s, release. 3× each.

25s

Grip Reset

Drop sticks, pick them up fresh. Find the fulcrum point. Tap gently—feel the bounce.

20s

Free Singles

Alternating hands, no click. Match volume. Say 'Du' on each hit.

40s

Controlled Singles @ 50 BPM

Turn on metronome at 50. One hit per click, alternating. Land with the click.

45s

Accent Patterns

LOUD-soft-soft-soft per hand. Then LOUD-soft-LOUD-soft. Feel dynamic control.

35s

Double Bounce

Let stick bounce twice naturally per stroke. Don't force the second hit.

30s

Injury Prevention: Cold muscles and tendons are more prone to strain
Better Technique: Warm hands = better rebound control and grip sensitivity
Mental Focus: The warm-up transitions your mind from daily noise to practice mode
Consistent Sound: A warmed-up drummer produces more even dynamics from beat 1

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