Common Problem
Why Do I Rush Drum Fills?
Rushing fills means involuntarily increasing tempo during complex patterns.
What causes this
Drummers anticipate the next note instead of listening to the beat.
How to diagnose
Record groove-fill-groove transitions and check whether the fill speeds up.
How to fix it
Practice fills at 70% performance tempo and loop the transition back to groove.
- Start slow enough to stay relaxed.
- Record or measure the exercise.
- Increase BPM only after clean repetitions.
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