How do I improve on drums. My arms get tired when trying to play

>>18062205
Use minimal movements. You should be focusing movement in your wrists and not your arms.

I haven't played in like a fe5cade though so I've forgotten a lot. I was alright though.

Play for as long as possible, until your arms are literally rubber bands.

Do this at least 5 times a week. Add 3-5 minutes on to every session until you can play for an hour nonstop.

Endurance training OP, get with it.

>>18062209
When you say using the wrist you mean to move the wrist up and down instead of at the elbow which is causing it to tense up? Would learn rudiments help me play faster and more consistent

>>18062214
Just practice hitting the snare keeping your arms and shoulder still. You should see what I mean by doing that.

>>18062226
Thank you

>>18062205
>My arms get tired when trying to play 8th notes and anything quicker on the hi hat.
That's cause you're using them. It should be 90% in the wrists. Do some serious endurance training while you work on your technique.

>I don't know any rudiments I've been playing for 5 years and feel like I am the same.
It's like you're starting to answer your own question.

>>18062240
Yeah I'm getting a book on it tomorrow. I am just used to using my whole arm when I play.

>>18062254
That's cool, and yeah you'll use your arms to some capacity but when you start nailing the basics with your wrists you'll start to notice more endurance in your playing.