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Choosing my 3 favourite drum scores was a hard choice to make. In the end, it really came down to which drum scores are the most enjoyable for me to play. I decided on the scores that make up my current solo competition March, Strathspey and Reel element, which adds a nice touch in that it means I’m playing […]
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Any time we play, whether in performance, rehearsal or drum practise, it is always best to aim for a position that supports good posture and will not create unnecessary tension. This ensures that all angles and movements have the best chance of being reproduced in performance, making it much faster to establish a strong, consistent […]
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If you’re wondering how to gain more confidence in yourself while playing in a band, solo competitions are the best thing for it. People have asked me how competing in solo competitions can improve your playing in a band. Well here’s the thing, you have to take the time to sit down and look at […]
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When learning a new drum score, there are a series of common practice hurdles that you may have to overcome. Perhaps there’s a new rudiment or phrase that you’ve never played before, or maybe you keep getting distracted by the things around you. Whatever the case, here are some of my tips to help you around […]
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A few weeks ago, I was honoured to be given the opportunity to go behind the scenes and see the whole cast of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Melbourne rehearsing, only three days before they were to perform the first of five shows. The media wanted to use me in their television presentations and newspapers, […]
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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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