Something Old Something New, affectionately known as SOSN, is a one of a kind “training course drumming book” for Pipe Band Snare Drummers with a super concept. It is the only book in the world where the scores have all been written to three different difficulty levels. It all started back in the mid 1970’s […]
Read more →How many times have you shown up to band practice and opened your music book, only to realise you don’t have the score you need? You left it at home, you have an old version, or the one you are currently reading off is so scribbled on with so many changes that you can no […]
Read more →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 […]
Read more →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 […]
Read more →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 […]
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 […]
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