Using interleaving to improve my drum practice | Big in Japan - Part 2

Can interleaving and a focused warm-up make a drum practice session more effective? In Part 2 of my attempt to learn Guano Apes’ Big in Japan on the drums, I explore interleaving: a practice technique that involves switching between different exercises, skills or sections instead of working on one thing continuously. I begin with several warm-up exercises designed to prepare my hands, feet and coordination for the music ahead. Rather than treating the warm-up as something separate from the song, I try to connect each exercise to the skills I will need during the practice session. I then return to the opening of *Big in Japan*, building on the chunking and slow practice used in Part 1. This time, I work on putting the opening eight bars together while moving between the song and the exercises that support it. As always, this is not a polished drum lesson or a perfect performance. I am documenting the process of learning, including the mistakes, frustrations and gradual signs of progress. Have you tried interleaving during your own music practice? Let me know what you switch between and whether it helps. PracticePad is a deliberate practice platform designed to help musicians set meaningful goals, choose useful strategies and reflect on their progress. https://practicepad.studio Helping musicians practise with purpose.