How To Develop Finger Control

Fingers are one of the three main mechanics of drumming. It’s important to do exercises that isolate the fingers to develop better control and awareness of movement. Application is often the most difficult part of this technique. This video demonstrates isolation and dexterity building exercises along with useful ways to apply the technique. 0:00 Introduction 2:41 Exercise 1: Shifting Fingers 4:00 Exercise 2: Adding and Removing Fingers 5:55 Exercise 3: Reverse Sticks on Forearms 7:05 Exercise 4: Switching Fulcrums 8:43 Exercise 5: Rapid Fire 10:22 Application: Relaxing the Wrists 11:18 Application: Rotating French Grip to American Grip 11:50 Application: Single Stroke Roll Combinations 12:24 Application: Single Stroke Four 12:56 Application: Double Stroke Roll 13:26 Application: Ride Cymbal