Welcome to my second group of warm up exercises. The common theme in this group of exercises is accents. Remember to always practice with a metronome. Not only will this help you work on your timing; it can also help you keep track of your speed. Remember to start off at a slower speed, then once the warm-up is learned, increase the tempo. Pay close attention to really bring out the accented note.

The first warm up is a two bar repeating pattern:

Use the following stickings as different ways to practice this exercise:

(1) All right handed

(2) All left handed

(3) Alternating strokes

(4) Both right and left hand at the same time

(5) Double strokes on the accented note

(6) Paradiddles (for a little challenge)

The next warm up is a three bar repeating triplet pattern:

Use the following stickings as different ways to practice this exercise:

(1) All right handed

(2) All left handed

(3) Alternating strokes

(4) Double strokes on the accented note

(5) Both right and left hand at the same time

The last warm up is a sixteen bar repeating phrase:

Use the following stickings as different ways to practice this exercise:

(1) All right handed

(2) All left handed

(3) Alternating right and left hands

(4) Double strokes on the accented note

(5) Paradiddles