DC, I'm still working on the basic singles and double, too. I like working on them and then just sitting down and keeping a steady rock beat and trying to add fills (still slow, but I am learning better stick technique which is helping). Like I've said elsewhere, I am self-taught so far, so I'm figuring things out by myself as I go, and from some of the things that I learn here. I've also started to get triplets on the kick as I keep a steady beat. I figure for eight weeks into my drumming, I'm doing pretty well all by myself. Now I can't wait to work with a teacher.
My one fear is that it might take some of the fun out of it for me. I remember loving to swim so much that I went out for the swim team in high school. Nearly killed the joy of swimming for me. I don't want that to happen to my drumming. I don;t think it will, though.
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