which is—“gradual, progressive practice.”
After consistent practice for a while, you can gradually expand the overall BPM range,
for example from 85–120, then up to 120–150. Actual speeds can be adjusted to your level—no need to rush too fast at once.
During the practice, pay attention to these details:
1. Focus on “slow and steady” first, then gradually speed up.
2. Watch the stroke height and try to keep left and right hands at similar heights.
3. Practice with even touch unless you’re emphasizing a specific technique; only then add accents or variations.
4. Keep your eyes on where the sticks fall and observe whether your hands are steady.
5. Gradual practice also strengthens muscle endurance, but if your hands hurt or your motions start to deform, rest up—don’t push through.
6. Stay focused during practice; don’t binge-watch shows at the same time… (just saying? XD)
Once you adopt gradual practice, you can also apply it to warm-ups before playing.
For example, if a song is at BPM 120, I usually start at BPM 110 and gradually work up to BPM 130.
First let your hands adapt to speeds near the song, then start playing; you’ll usually enter the groove more easily.
There’s a saying:
“Steady four-note groups, worries lessen when practicing drums!”
Let’s push forward together and gradually build up the speed! 🥁