The drum set is a very physical instrument. That’s why it’s so important that you warm up thoroughly before a gig or a practice session. This will help you avoid injuries and make your playing that much more relaxed, fast, and controlled.

In this free drum lesson, Dave Atkinson teaches you how to play five cool warm-ups especially designed for your feet. Even if you don’t have a double bass pedal or two bass drums, you can still use these exercises with your hi-hat pedal and single pedal combo. More »