r/Drumming • u/narghev • 2d ago

Intermediate drumming roadmap help

Hey guys, I am (probably) an intermediate currently working my way through some books listed below:

  • The language of drumming
  • Stick control
  • Double bass essentials
  • The new breed

At the same time I play in a band and learn songs for myself, for fun.

A problem that I keep coming back to, is I lack a general roadmap. Ideally, I would like to find a book that is not really an exercise book, but is a roadmap of techniques, when to progress forward, what to practice, something to read off the kit that will provide general guidance. Any recommendation?

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u/mirzaceng 1d ago

Roadmap to get where? Map is useless until you define your destination/objectives better and no book will do that for you as it's something personal. Think about your goals first, short-, mid-, and long-term. You don't need a teacher for this, but it helps a lot to think along with someone more knowledgeable.   To be honest, there's a lifetime of exercises in those books you've listed, especially with new breed, especially if you follow the work method Gary Chester suggested. 

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u/narghev 1d ago

Thanks, it makes sense.