I think a lot of people get the wrong idea about rudiments.

They think rudiments are either boring, and something they have to just repeat over an over, and they'll show up in their playing eventually.

Or they think rudiments are essential hand technique training mechanisms to open up skills, but they miss the point of how to use them musically.

And if you do practise rudiments the wrong way, that's true.

If a someone comes to me to improve their hand speed, why on earth would I recommend students focus at least a third of their time on creativity when working on their rudiments, rather than doubling down on repetitions on the pad?

Because it leads to faster hands, while ALSO developing your creative freedom on the drums, that means you can actually USE those rudiments in your playing. (And it's more fun)

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