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Thomas Pridgen

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Moving DoublesThomas uses these exercises to help develop single-foot double strokes on the bass drum.

Thomas demonstrates this technique in the following solo:

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Getting Around The KitThomas uses these exercises to help develop speed around the kit.

Open-Handed PlayingThomas plays the following grooves leading with both right and left hands.

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