Limb independence

Limb independence is a term commonly used by drummers to describe the coordination ability that is necessary for the physical multitasking of advanced drumming. Drummers use four limbs when they play. The left foot on the hi-hat (sometimes on another bass drum if double bass drums are used), the right foot on the bass drum, and the two hands on other cymbals and drums on the drum kit. Limb independence allows them to play different rhythms, without having to consciously focus on each one individually. This is especially important in jazz and latin based drumming. It is also one of the more difficult parts of learning the drums, since it is harder to process.

Rudimental percussion

Technique	Drum cadence Limb independence Matched grip Moeller method Open, closed, open Snare technique Traditional grip Finger control

People	Tom Float Ralph Hardimon Marty Hurley Fred Sanford George Lawrence Stone Sanford A. Moeller Paul Rennick Larry McCormick Bobby Thompson Jerry Schellmer Frank Arsenault Dennis DeLucia Dr. Fritz Berger Alfons Grieder Mitch Markovich Michael McIntosh

Organizations	Drum Corps International Percussive Arts Society Winter Guard International National Association of Rudimental Drummers (N.A.R.D.)

General	Drumline Front ensemble Marching percussion