10 tips to learn a complex drum rhythm.

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1. Believe that you can do it – You can learn anything as long as you believe that you can, it may take you some time, it make get a little frustrating at times, but enjoy the journey of getting there and you will be glad you did.
2. Take it as a personal challenge – Be your own enemy, challenge yourself to make it happen and see the results for yourself.
3. Break the rhythm into smaller bite sized pieces - split the rhythm into its smaller segment and practice segment by segment.
4. Start slow – give your brains some time to get used to the rhythm by practicing slowly, speed will come once you get the rhythm muscles working.
5. Be consistent – consistent playing is more important than speed when you are learning a new rhythm.
6. Do not give up - need I say more?
7. Pace yourself with a metronome - use a metronome to help you in getting a constant tempo during the learning session.
8. Take a break – reward yourself for taking the time to learn the rhythm, rest and relax for awhile before resuming.
9. Give yourself a pat in the back - you deserve it!
10. Try, try, try again – You will get it eventually! Enjoy the process!