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Any drummers out there in PD land? I find it is therapeutic but obviously I need to time my meds so I can make the best of my on times. I read Drum music and I find that reading and playing is good for me cognitively.

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I have found drumming difficult since my diagnosis last year. Left hand can't keep the beat and is slow to react to my instructions. I can rely on right hand so I carry on in this diminished capacity hoping to get by I often play cut time to allow for slow hands.

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I was playing some sixteenths today. Very sloppy.....

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I'm happy w triplets !!!!

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