The best feature of drum kit and percussion is that you can practice without your instrument at hand.
Here are some ways to practice drums without a drum set:
Practice pad:
A quiet way to practice rudiments and sticking exercises. Practice pads are available in different shapes and sizes, and some can be mounted on a cymbal stand.
Household items:
Use household items to create a drum kit, such as pots, pans, cardboard boxes, or a plastic container filled with rice or beans. You can tape the ends of drum sticks or a towel to the pot to reduce the volume.
Body percussion:
Drum out rhythms on your body. You can put loose coins or keys in your pocket for a snare-like sound.
Beatboxing:
Make percussive sounds with your mouth.
Floor and knees:
Tap the floor with your feet and your knees with your hands to practice coordination.
Pillow:
Practice on a pillow with drumsticks or long cooking utensils.
Mesh drum heads and low volume cymbals: Use mesh drum heads and low volume cymbals.
Electronic drum kit: Use an electronic drum kit.
Practice pads are ideal for practicing when you don't want to be too loud. They're simple tools that help you focus on one thing.
Your Car
The dashboard for your car while waiting at traffic lights (using your blinker/indicator as a click track…this makes waiting for a green light fun!
Mark Campbell at Symmetrical Drumming Australia (drum lessons for Canberra and the planet) promotes safe driving…dont practice while you are driving…..Only when stationary and safe to do so,
But!…please practice anywhere and everywhere you safely can do so,…build up those minutes of ‘myelination’ every day!
https://symmetricaldrummingaustralia.org
