While advanced drumming involves a dazzling degree of complexity and taste, a beginner can start learning popular beats within an hour. In this sense, the drums are no more complicated than any other instrument to learn. The only way to get better is to practice, as is the case with any other instrument. Most of the time, improving on drums will not involve playing along with songs. You will need to devote time to practicing new patterns and techniques and building muscle memory. This makes your playing more automatic and creates a “toolbox” of skills to draw on when playing. Another fun challenge is building limb independence. Your left and right hands must be able to operate independently of one another and your left and right feet. However, even beats and techniques that feel awkward at first will begin to feel fluid and intuitive with practice, and the movements of your limbs will start to feel more connected.