Play this exercise with your hands on your legs (without the sticks), or with sticks on a pillow. Start as slow as necessary to produce quality double strokes on each hand (where every stroke sounds exactly the same), then gradually increase the tempo, using a relaxed wrist and finger motion for the second note of each double.

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These exercises are excerpted from Mark Wessels' book, A Fresh Approach to the Snare Drum – the most comprehensive method available that simultaneously provides instruction for rhythm reading, technique fundamentals, rudimental training, coordination and musicianship necessary for today's well rounded percussionist!

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If you like these exercises, we hope that you'll consider purchasing a copy of the book for yourself. Ask for it at your local music store, or order online at http://www.mwpublications.com.