Here is another accent exercise that can be used as
a powerful beat when it is mastered. It combines #6 and #3 from Accent
Studies #1 in the first half, and #5 and#3 in the second half.This
exercise should be practiced with a metronome at a slow speed in the
beginning. (Gradually increase speed as technique improves).
- Sticking should be "HAND to HAND". eg: RLRLRLRL
- Hands should be closed on the sticks to allow wrist rotation.
- ACCENTED NOTES (should be a full 90 degree stroke).
- UNACCENTED NOTES (sticks should only lift 2 to 3 inches).
- Unaccented notes should be very quiet.
Add Bass Drum and Hi-Hat.
Move accented notes to Tom #1 and Tom #2.
Alternate beat...Right hand-Tom #2, Left hand-Tom #1.
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