Great videos and glad I found them all. I'm a beginner and having issues relaxing when I play. I'm always tense and not sure how to relax. Any tips? Also on my right hand (I'm left handed) when I try and play with just the fingers for some reason my fingers start edging up the stick. Does that mean I'm not holding it tight enough between my thumb and forefinger? Thanks
As a drummer from the U.S., I find it fascinating that you mentioned that the most common way Scottish pipe band snare drummers holds the drumstick w/ the right hand is in the “American position”. Typically, American marching snare drummers have a very tight, close grip on the stick w/ the right hand (as in there’s virtually no space between the stick and the hand), which is the complete opposite for pipe band snare drummers w/ them having a more open grip (as in there’s clear space between stick and hand). So, I think it more fitting to called this the “Scottish position” instead!
@@PipeBandDrumming I’ve been drumming ever since I was in 5th grade, starting w/ concert band percussion playing. As I got into high school, I got involve in the marching activity, being apart of the drumline for all 4 years. Started off playing cymbals, then moved on to playing marching snare for the rest of my 3 years. Currently, I’m not doing anything drumming related, but it doesn’t mean I haven’t been honing my skills, more than anything comparing myself now to myself back in freshmen year of high school, I’ve gotten so much better at rudimental drumming.
Love the detailed analysis in your videos, thanks mate!
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@@PipeBandDrumming I sure did! I appreciate all the effort you have gone to for us drummers. I have happily referred others to your facebook group
Perfect and inspiring teaching
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Thanks so much
Play more in these dear james
Thanks. Can you explain the angle of stick and contact/utilizing the tip shape for the correct way and sound?
Perfect explanation, James. Thanks so much!
Awesome! Im so glad it was helpful Peter. You're commitment to pipe band drumming inspires me!
Cheers for this, James! Incredibly detailed and helpful! :)
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@@PipeBandDrumming I have indeed, loving the content you post!
Great videos and glad I found them all. I'm a beginner and having issues relaxing when I play. I'm always tense and not sure how to relax. Any tips? Also on my right hand (I'm left handed) when I try and play with just the fingers for some reason my fingers start edging up the stick. Does that mean I'm not holding it tight enough between my thumb and forefinger?
Thanks
As a drummer from the U.S., I find it fascinating that you mentioned that the most common way Scottish pipe band snare drummers holds the drumstick w/ the right hand is in the “American position”. Typically, American marching snare drummers have a very tight, close grip on the stick w/ the right hand (as in there’s virtually no space between the stick and the hand), which is the complete opposite for pipe band snare drummers w/ them having a more open grip (as in there’s clear space between stick and hand). So, I think it more fitting to called this the “Scottish position” instead!
Honestly Pio, I have to 100% AGREE. I'd be all-for changing the terminology to scottish grip! How long have you been drumming?
@@PipeBandDrumming I’ve been drumming ever since I was in 5th grade, starting w/ concert band percussion playing. As I got into high school, I got involve in the marching activity, being apart of the drumline for all 4 years. Started off playing cymbals, then moved on to playing marching snare for the rest of my 3 years. Currently, I’m not doing anything drumming related, but it doesn’t mean I haven’t been honing my skills, more than anything comparing myself now to myself back in freshmen year of high school, I’ve gotten so much better at rudimental drumming.
Thank you for the video! Can I start studying with standard sticks or it's crucial to have pipe band's sticks? Thanks!!
Any sticks at all will be good to get your started!
Awesome :)
Thanks Kat. Have an epic week!
Great explanation. Thank you. !Saludos from México!!
You are welcome! Im so glad that it was helpful. What do you find most challenging about traditional grip?
Great video James. Any thoughts on why some left handed drummers reverse the sticking. Seems counterintuitive to me.
I have no idea - but it does seem like quite a popular thing eh