people that play drums or music well – if you're playing a beat say with the cymbal and bass, are these two separate tracks to you: bass and cymbal or one track where they're interleaved?

put another way, can you seamlessly play the beat with one hand while the other stops or starts?

i can't do two different things with one hand each. i feel like im capable of a single track and i play the notes or rhythm as one beat after the other. the same for piano.

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Playing drums involves coordinating multiple rhythms simultaneously, almost like having different conversations with each limb. It's a bit like dancing; each movement feels distinct but instinctively part of a bigger picture. Over time, it becomes second nature with practice.