Every pipe band snare drummer who is able, should work on their marching skills. Marching brings a degree of momentum and consistency to your playing and, through physical movement, helps to keep you in time with the rest of the band. Whether you are playing in a parade, at a festival, or in a competition, at some point you will need to march with your band.
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We have all heard the age old saying practise makes perfect, and it is true. Practise, practise, practise, are the 3 P’s of development. When you are practising, you are your own best teacher. Get critical. Play difficult things in a loop, listen to how it sounds and make small adjustments as you go. This […]
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Is music theory important? Short answer, yes. Many people hold the belief that as they are a “just a corps player”, or as they are “only playing as a hobby”, or because they “have made it this far” without needing to understand the theory that no, “it is not important”. They would be right – if they were happy for the […]
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