Pollyanna
Platinum Member
I've noticed that ever since I've really gotten back into drumming my tennis playing has really improved. I don't think it's a coincidence. A lot of drum solos are like a circus acrobat show embedded in a song more than something really musical (not all, though).
I don't do many things in "real time" in my life, where I have to retain a steady focus and aim for perfection (which of course never happens). Even when I drive I don't try to do it perfectly, just good enough to get from A to B without hassle. When I'm at work or drawing cartoons or reading or writing I can generally tune in and out when I please.
Another thing: the scale of movement in drumming is probably greater than other instruments, so it's probably more like sport than they are. Dooes anyone else have that feedback loop between sport and drumming?
I don't do many things in "real time" in my life, where I have to retain a steady focus and aim for perfection (which of course never happens). Even when I drive I don't try to do it perfectly, just good enough to get from A to B without hassle. When I'm at work or drawing cartoons or reading or writing I can generally tune in and out when I please.
Another thing: the scale of movement in drumming is probably greater than other instruments, so it's probably more like sport than they are. Dooes anyone else have that feedback loop between sport and drumming?