Cowbell & Groove Drum Studies

Improving your time, groove, and feel is a lifelong practice, and these free drum exercise PDFs are here to support that journey. Whether you’re working on metronome control, rhythm accuracy, hand technique, coordination, or simply building a more consistent drumming practice routine, these sheets offer clear, practical tools you can use every day. Designed by drummer, educator, and Cowbell & Groove founder Alexander Cook, each exercise focuses on developing steadiness, awareness, and musical intention — the foundations of great playing and the key to developing truly solid timing. These printable drum warmups and rhythm exercises are simple, musical, and easy to integrate into your regular practice. Download what you need, revisit the ones you love, and keep strengthening your internal clock, one groove at a time. All in Good Time.

Beginner Exercises

Beginner Pad Warm Up

Accented 16th Notes Foundations

Must-Know Beginner Funk Grooves

Beginner Drum Set Solo Piece

Mixed Stickings for Triplets

 

Intermediate Exercises

Intermediate Pad Warm Up

16ths with Accents on 2 Notes

Intro to Paradiddle Grooves

Bass Drum Workouts

Paradiddle-Inspired Groove

Inverted Paradiddle Groove

 

Advanced Exercises

Paradiddle Inversions Exercise

The King Kong

6-Stroke Roll + Inversions

Paradiddle + Inversions Grooves