Co-ordination part 3, adding the left foot hi-hat on 8th notes

In this video, we'll be working on four-limb coordination between the ride cymbal, the bass drum, the foot hi-hat and the snare drum using quarter notes, eighth notes and sixteenth notes. Count aloud and pay attention to stick height while practicing, this will help you internalize and memorize the rhythms.
Coordination for drums refers to the ability of a drummer to independently control their limbs-both arms and legs-while playing. This skill is essential because drumming often requires simultaneous and different movements for each limb, maintaining separate rhythms and patterns that together create the overall beat and rhythm of a piece of music.
Here are the key aspects of coordination in drumming:
Four-Way Independence: Drummers often need to use both hands and both feet independently. For example, the right hand might be playing a steady pattern on the hi-hat or ride cymbal, the left hand might be hitting the snare on the backbeat, the right foot might be operating the bass drum, and the left foot might be working the hi-hat pedal.
Syncopation and Polyrhythms: Drummers often play syncopated rhythms (off-beat rhythms) and polyrhythms (multiple rhythms simultaneously). This requires a high degree of coordination to keep these rhythms distinct and precise.
Practice Techniques: To develop coordination, drummers practice various exercises and routines, such as:
Rudiments: These are basic patterns or sticking patterns (like single strokes, double strokes, paradiddles) that drummers practice to improve their hand technique and independence.
Exercises for Limb Independence: Practicing patterns that involve different rhythms for each limb. For example, playing a steady quarter note on the bass drum while playing eighth notes on the hi-hat and varying rhythms on the snare.
Metronome Practice: Practicing with a metronome to ensure that all limbs stay in time, regardless of the complexity of the patterns being played.
Dynamic Control: Coordination also involves controlling the volume and intensity of each limb’s actions. A drummer might need to play the hi-hat softly while hitting the snare drum loudly, which requires fine motor control and coordination.
Musicality and Flow: Beyond technical skill, coordination is about making the different limb movements sound musical and cohesive. This involves not just playing the right notes at the right time but doing so in a way that feels natural and enhances the overall musical piece.
Developing coordination for drums is a gradual process that requires consistent practice and attention to detail. Drummers often start with simple patterns and gradually increase the complexity as their coordination improves.