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, […]
Read more →The DrummingMad workshops that have been held at Brisbane Boys’ College recently leave a lasting impact on those who attend. Not only do they provide a whole day of learning and fun, they also provide excellent tutors to help all students. No DM workshop is the same, each focuses on a specific element of playing […]
Read more →My name is Monte and I have just started blogging for DrummingMad! I am 12 years old and have the best Skype lessons with Dean Hall to teach me how to improve drumming. I am currently the Australian D-grade snare drumming champion and play in the Scots School Albury Pipe Band. Currently, I am leading […]
Read more →WELCOME! Come in, come in! Take a look around, stay awhile, play longer and please, come back often – we love having you here! Welcome to what is phase one of some very exciting plans we have in store for the future of DrummingMad. Firstly, this brand new website with its updated look and feel, easier navigation […]
Read more →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.
Read more →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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