What the Snare Drum Knew Before I Did
Read OriginalThis article draws an analogy between the author's years of snare drum practice and the process of learning to code. It describes how drum rudiments (paradiddles, rolls) represent a form of preverbal, muscle-memory knowledge, contrasting with programming, which is entirely language-based and explicable. The piece reflects on discipline, listening, and the value of repetitive practice, ultimately connecting musical training to technical skill development. It is a tech-adjacent personal essay about learning and mastery.
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