In my jazz percussion course, my instructor Dave Gray started throwing different styles at me, such as salsa and bossa nova rhythms. Just like jazz drumming, the focus of the ostinatos are shifted to patterns made by the bass drum, hi-hats, and ride, while the snare forms the feel. I had a week to try to get the bossa nova down, but it was rather difficult, but i know from experience that practice makes perfect so I practiced, sitting there in front of the tv, drumming like a drone while watching my shows every night, and waiving off the discouragements every time I stumble. It wasn't perfect, but it was enough to somehow have me nail it perfectly once I sat down on the throne in class.
Mr. Gray said to me, "you're the only one of my students that got it down so fast. You're coming along quickly."
Ego boost.
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