Does playing faster come naturally, or is it a skill you have to learn? How fast is fast enough?
The answer to the first question is yes, it’s natural – but it’s also a skill. With persistence, you will play faster as the instrument and your favorite tunes become more comfortable. But you can also learn to play faster, and sooner than you might expect. That’s what this article and Playing Faster 2 are about.
As to the question of how fast you should play, this is a separate issue and will be addressed in Playing Faster 3.