Don't go fast until you have mastered the double stroke roll slowly. Patrick Kerin Remember always play with your wrists. You make a better sound hitting with your wrists than your arm. If you have a trapset don't play to hard or loud. Practice playing fast and soft.
Musicianship begins with listening.
Try to leave a gap between the thumb and index finger. Technique is relative, find one that suits you. I also listened to how the corps were arranging the percussion parts, Pit and Battery, so don't stop listening and watching, it helps. Parkway West High School, Ballwin Missouri Controlled speed, finesse, and innovative use of your set is the best way to get the applause, not how hard you can hit the drum. Don't limit yourself to what you can and can't do.