One way to apply ideas and exercises in a musical situation is to play along with songs. Using the metronome and studying drum books is essential during practice sessions, but in the end, you should also focus on playing music; just music, without reading.
Here’s a Spotify playlist that includes 10 songs without drums. I included various bands and styles (blues, rock, and jazz). These songs are a great way to play your ideas and increase your creativity by adding drum parts.
For example, “Life by the Drop” by Stevie Ray Vaughan is perfect for working on shuffle rhythms. On “Daydreaming” by Radiohead, you can play some 3/4 jazz-waltz stuff. Keep on drumming!
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