Welcome to Enrico's drum school. On this page you can try one of
our latest courses. If you enjoy it, feel free to write Enrico
a feedback and share your progress.
We also offer online chat sessions in Italian or English with
Enrico, covering topics such as sight-reading, hand technique,
coordination, rhythms or playing specific songs. Just get in touch
with any question or request.
Importance of Coordination
In this course we explore the foundations of drumming by improving
hand technique. The content can also be used to develop
coordination between hands and feet — the true core of drumming.
The exercises are written for the hands, but you are free to swap
hands with feet if you prefer to focus on foot technique.
Drumming requires precise, independent coordination between your
hands and feet. A solid foundation is essential for playing
fluidly and expressively.
Requirements
A basic understanding of solfeggio and sheet music reading is
required. Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions about
this — feel free to reach out for advice, clarification, or
support at any time.
If you are considering buying a drum set, take your time. Drums
are not required to do the exercises: you can use drumsticks on a
practice pad, tap your feet on the floor, or even clap your hands.
A snare drum, a double pedal, or two kick drums can come later, if
and when you decide to take that step.
Practice and Progress
The key to success is consistent practice. Plan your schedule by
deciding which exercises work best for you, how many sessions per
week you can commit to, and how many repetitions per day.
Try the latest course for free by watching the supporting videos
below. If you enjoy it, you can purchase
Fundamentals of Coordination — the full drum method.
Conclusions
Thank you for being here. We hope this course helps you build a
solid coordination foundation on your journey to becoming an
extraordinary drummer. Don't hesitate to reach out with any
questions or doubts.
Fundamentals of Coordination
This book takes the drummer on a complete journey: from essential
theoretical foundations to the complex world of polyrhythms,
building a solid and versatile understanding of rhythm every step
of the way.
Preliminary rudiments
Mixtures of single and double strokes ("stickings")
Coordination and independence exercises ("tricky" workouts)
The drum course aimed at improving lower-limb coordination uses pages
extracted from the new method Fundamentals of Coordination.
I created a course on double bass pedal technique using a method
originally designed for hand coordination. The exercises are adapted
for the feet to develop independence, precision, and timing.
Demonstrations include voice and hand readings to internalise rhythms
before applying them to the pedals.
Check out the new "Double Pedal for Beginners" course
— completely free!
Start the Course for Free!
Double Pedal For Beginners – pt 1
Double Pedal For Beginners – pt 2
Double Pedal For Beginners – pt 3
Double Pedal for Beginners – No Drums Required
Welcome to Double Pedal for Beginners, a course designed
to improve your coordination skills. The new approach introduces
drumming with the feet — no drum kit needed.
We recommend three performance modes for each exercise:
1. Tap your feet on the floor and clap your hands.
2. Play on a practice pad with drumsticks.
3. Play on a full drum kit.
The only prerequisite is the ability to read basic sheet music:
quarter notes, eighth notes, and sixteenth notes. Don't be
intimidated — contact Enrico if you have any doubts.
Enjoy the course! — Enrico
Course Video
No drums required – pt 1
Course Video
No drums required – pt 2
Double Pedal For Beginners – On the Drums
Remember to always alternate your weaker foot (or hand). In the
demonstrations the tempo is set to 74 BPM with eighth-note
subdivision.
It is suggested to practise each exercise 3–4 times per week in
20–30 minute sessions, increasing the BPM by 10 points every 2
minutes, and logging progress in a diary each week. Keep repeating
the exercises as you raise the tempo.
Course Video
On the drums – pt 1
Course Video
On the drums – pt 2
Double Pedal For Beginners – Double Pedal
Here is the course video tutorial written on page 6 of the method.
The method contains:
Preliminary rudiment exercises
Endurance exercises to build muscle strength
Mixtures of single and double strokes ("stickings")
Coordination and independence exercises ("tricky" workouts)
When playing with your feet, alternate the motion using the ankle
or the thigh muscle. Feel free to ask if you have any doubts about
technique.
In this video the exercises are performed on a kick drum with a
double pedal at 70 BPM. A metronome track is available at
babunker.com. Keep repeating the exercises and gradually increase
the BPM.
Technical resources & Linux audio experiments
Open-source drum setups, low-latency audio, tutorials. Read the detailed guide →
Polyrhythmic Web Drum Machine
A browser-based drum machine for exploring mixed time signatures.
Each bar has its own time signature (4/4, 3/4, 5/8…) and a
16-step sequencer. Built with the Web Audio API — no installation
required. Try it yourself →
