Rhythm Tip: Rushing Pickups

Most players have the tendency to rush (playing faster than the tempo and then commonly adjusting back into time where there is rest or long holds). Where is the most common cause of this?... pickups. Players tend to start their pickups slightly too early and play them too fast. In most cases rushing can be fixed by giving attention to slowing down when you start a pickup and keeping the rhythm of the pickup itself in check.