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Finger independence

12 independence lessons for MIDI pads and your keyboard, 66–92 BPM, starting at intermediate level. 2 free to play, with feedback on every hit.

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  1. 1Hands togetherFreeBoth hands strike at the same moment, on every beat.70 BPM · 4 min · Beginner
  2. 2Hands alternatingFreeLeft hand on the beats, right hand on the "ands".70 BPM · 5 min · Beginner
  3. 3Moving kick, steady hatsProThe hats never change while the kick moves between two bars.76 BPM · 6 min · Beginner
  4. 4Ride and bellProRide 8ths with the hat pedal on the "ands", then bell and ride split.80 BPM · 6 min · Beginner
  5. 5MirrorProBoth hands play the same tresillo rhythm, then end on the toms.72 BPM · 6 min · Intermediate
  6. 6Left-hand sixteenthsProRight hand plays the groove; left hand adds soft shaker 16ths.72 BPM · 7 min · Intermediate
  7. 7Hand-to-hand fillProFour bars with a two-beat fill, left snare against right toms.78 BPM · 8 min · Intermediate
  8. 8Paradiddle grooveProRLRR LRLL between hat and snare, then the same sticking on the toms.66 BPM · 8 min · Intermediate
  9. 9Upbeat hatsProKicks on the beats, hats on the "ands", snare only on 4.88 BPM · 6 min · Advanced
  10. 10Left-hand shakerProA left-hand shaker ostinato under a right-hand groove that changes.86 BPM · 7 min · Advanced
  11. 11Clave against fourProRumba clave on the rim against four-on-the-floor kick and a clap backbeat.92 BPM · 7 min · Advanced
  12. 12Second-line street beatProFour bars of New Orleans second line, ending in a full-bar fill.86 BPM · 9 min · Advanced