I was never a good sweeper. Just never pannd out for me even with consistent practice. It's a lot better than even a year ago. As far as tapping I use a thing I call Triad tapping as it outlines certain traids and gives you a more intervallic sound. I've also been working on the Greg Howe hammer tap concept which is liberating and frustrating all at the same time :)

Gotta keep taking whacks at it.

All the best,
Joe Pinnavaia
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