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So, what are unisons? Why do we play them? And where did they even come from? “Unisons”, also known as “chips”, “fortes”, “ins and outs” and many other names, have not always been played the way we play them today. Like most things, they have evolved with the times, the music and the instruments. They have […]
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With the launch of our new website, we also have a brand new blog. With our brand new blog, we also have brand new DrummingMad Bloggers! Through our DrummingMad blog and and DrummingMad Bloggers, we aim to provide informative, relevant and entertaining tips, tricks, resources and general information all around the topic of pipe band snare drumming, […]
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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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