84 Basic Drum Set Coordination Exercises in Quartet Patterns

The first installment of basic linear coordination exercises for drummers may initially seem simple. Still, their goal is to develop precise rhythmic timing and establish the foundational neurological pathways and muscle memory. They are intentionally notated in quarter notes to align with the metronome clicks, helping beginners focus on the timing of the rhythmic patterns. Mastering accurate timing here is a fundamental skill that transfers to other subdivisions and timekeeping in general.

If you are unfamiliar with the fundamental drumming patterns, please review them to learn how they simplify and enhance the efficient development of drumming skills before continuing.

Linear coordination is a drumming technique in which only one limb plays at any time. The following exercises apply fundamental drumming patterns to develop coordination between two limbs. These drumming exercises incorporate many rudimental and stick control building blocks. There are six drum practice routines designed explicitly for linear coordination between two limbs:

Linear coordination between the hands
Linear coordination between the feet
Linear coordination between left hand and left foot (left side)
Linear coordination between right hand and right foot (right side)
Linear coordination between left hand and right foot (across)
Linear coordination between right hand and left foot (across)

If the current exercises do not align with your skill level or development goals, please visit our drum practice exercise library to find more suitable ones.

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Limb Notation Key

Limb Coordination

1 Left Foot
2 Right Foot
3 Left Hand
4 Right Hand

Basic Limb Coordination Group 4 Hands

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Exercise 1 Basic Hands Coordination Pattern ■○○○

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Basic Limb Coordination Group 4 Feet

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Exercise 1 Basic Feet Coordination Pattern ■○○○

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Exercise 2 Basic Feet Coordination Pattern ○■○○

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Exercise 3 Basic Feet Coordination Pattern ○○■○

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Basic Limb Coordination Group 4 Left Side

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Exercise 1 Basic Left Side Coordination Pattern ■○○○

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Exercise 2 Basic Left Side Coordination Pattern ○■○○

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Exercise 3 Basic Left Side Coordination Pattern ○○■○

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Exercise 4 Basic Left Side Coordination Pattern ○○○■

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Basic Limb Coordination Group 4 Right Side

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Exercise 1 Basic Right Side Coordination Pattern ■○○○

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Exercise 2 Basic Right Side Coordination Pattern ○■○○

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Exercise 3 Basic Right Side Coordination Pattern ○○■○

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Exercise 4 Basic Right Side Coordination Pattern ○○○■

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Basic Limb Coordination Group 4 Left Hand Right Foot

Attainment minutes 154

Exercise 1 Basic Left Hand Right Foot Coordination Pattern ■○○○

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Exercise 2 Basic Left Hand Right Foot Coordination Pattern ○■○○

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Exercise 3 Basic Left Hand Right Foot Coordination Pattern ○○■○

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Exercise 4 Basic Left Hand Right Foot Coordination Pattern ○○○■

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Exercise 5 Basic Left Hand Right Foot Coordination Pattern ■■○○

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Exercise 6 Basic Left Hand Right Foot Coordination Pattern ○■■○

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Exercise 7 Basic Left Hand Right Foot Coordination Pattern ○○■■

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Exercise 8 Basic Left Hand Right Foot Coordination Pattern ■○○■

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Exercise 9 Basic Left Hand Right Foot Coordination Pattern ■○■○

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Exercise 10 Basic Left Hand Right Foot Coordination Pattern ○■○■

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Exercise 11 Basic Left Hand Right Foot Coordination Pattern ■■■○

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Exercise 12 Basic Left Hand Right Foot Coordination Pattern ○■■■

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Exercise 13 Basic Left Hand Right Foot Coordination Pattern ■○■■

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Exercise 14 Basic Left Hand Right Foot Coordination Pattern ■■○■

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Basic Limb Coordination Group 4 Right Hand Left Foot

Attainment minutes 154

Exercise 1 Basic Right Hand Left Foot Coordination Pattern ■○○○

Target grade 70
Tempo 100 - 200 step 10
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Exercise 2 Basic Right Hand Left Foot Coordination Pattern ○■○○

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Exercise 3 Basic Right Hand Left Foot Coordination Pattern ○○■○

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Exercise 4 Basic Right Hand Left Foot Coordination Pattern ○○○■

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Exercise 5 Basic Right Hand Left Foot Coordination Pattern ■■○○

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Exercise 6 Basic Right Hand Left Foot Coordination Pattern ○■■○

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Exercise 7 Basic Right Hand Left Foot Coordination Pattern ○○■■

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Exercise 8 Basic Right Hand Left Foot Coordination Pattern ■○○■

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Exercise 9 Basic Right Hand Left Foot Coordination Pattern ■○■○

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Exercise 10 Basic Right Hand Left Foot Coordination Pattern ○■○■

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Exercise 11 Basic Right Hand Left Foot Coordination Pattern ■■■○

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Exercise 12 Basic Right Hand Left Foot Coordination Pattern ○■■■

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Exercise 13 Basic Right Hand Left Foot Coordination Pattern ■○■■

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Exercise 14 Basic Right Hand Left Foot Coordination Pattern ■■○■

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