Use a Carpet – One way to make the set up of you drum set easier is to use a carpet or rug as a guide. Mark the carpet with tape or a marker in the locations where your bass drum sits, the feet for your floor toms, and any other hardware. Bring that carpet with you to your show, and follow the guide to your perfect setup.

Transcribe Music – Listen to music and try to pick out the drum groove. Listen to what sounds you hear and try to determine the drummers set up and what drums they have in their kit. Write down the pattern for each drum you hear. This will help train your ear and increase your ability to figure out drum beats on the fly.

Challenge Yourself – Don’t be afraid to try something new or difficult. If you only practice things you are already good at, you will not get any better. Just remember to start out slow and gradually increase tempo as you get more comfortable.

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