How to play drums - crossovers

Learning the crossover greatly increases flexibility - the ability to move around the set smoothly and at any speed.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Things You’ll Need:

• drum set and sticks

1. Start slowly with a triplet, on one drum or cymbal, on the left side of the set, beginning with the right hand. While maintaining the tempo, reach across and over to a drum or cymbal on the right side of the set.
2. Alternate your triplets right-side, left-side. Increase your speed and move around the set. Now slow back down while keeping it smooth.
3. Start again this time using the paradiddle. When comfortable, try switching from paradiddles, to triplets, back to paradiddles.