I are heretic V_V

[crazyguy832]

Eh... if you haven't at some point, I actually reccomend taking a break from drumming every once in a while.

Taking a week or two off gives your mind time to cycle through what you've been sending it and just generally reset itself. For example: I was having trouble with my left foot doubles. After I returned from Brazil over Christmas, it took about another minute of practice before I got them to where I was aiming for (and struggling) before Christmas.

Don't overexert your mind, give it a break just like your wrists (and, speaking of wrists, watch for tendonitis :p ).

:chug:

[Retarded Chipple]

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Little and often is the way to go.

[Zildjian]

good post man. I totally believe after taking a little break my playing is alot better

[poopoogaypoonn]

Tell *insert monster chop player here* this and he'll think your crazy.
Ex: Crzyguy: Hey Virgil, take a two week break off drumming... you know to get better at drumming??...
Virgil: Nigga r u crazzzy!! *pulls out gun*

[fishbulb]

I don't ge tit poopoo...

I usually play about half an hour a day and then up to 2 hours with guitarists and things like that so i don't think that it will be very beneficial to my drumming to take a break since i don't overplay as it is.

Great insight!

[crazyguy832]

poopoo - meh to you I say. Meh to the you. For some people, practicing something until their arms drop off is the way to go... not for everyone (such as me).

fishy - props to you ^_^

I suppose I should make it clear: taking a break isn't all that appropriate every few months. Maybe once a year or so, however. Twice tops.

[santi3hg]

Dude Tendonitis is from extreme overuse or extension of your tendons. And usually a very hard hit causes it.

[crazyguy832]

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I know that...

I was just adding it as a tiny little side comment... just... really... cause...

[The Ska Man]

I agree completely, crazyguy. It helps not only renew your mind, but also your body. I know my arms/legs feel at least bit tired all the time. My ears need breaks, too.

Good post.

[FockerTheLopper]

Tell *insert monster chop player here* this and he'll think your crazy.
Ex: Crzyguy: Hey Virgil, take a two week break off drumming... you know to get better at drumming??...
Virgil: Nigga r u crazzzy!! *pulls out gun*

lmao I'm chuckling great post!