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Marching drumming is as different from kit drumming as bass playing is from the guitar. Sure there are a few basic principles that both use, but they are fundamentally different instruments.
If you want to learn how to be a marching drummer, or if you already are a marching drummer looking to improve your skills, this is the perfect workshop for you. During this free workshop, John van Niekerk, leading tip for the Cape Town Caledonian Pipe Band, will teach you some of the basic rudiments and exercises you need in order to become a great marching percussionist.
Where: Paul Bothner Music Claremont
Shop PO 01, Stadium on Main
Corner Central & Hawthorne Road
Claremont
When:10am, 25 August 2018
What to expect
- Basic rudiments as tools for the modern drummer
- Moving to more advanced rudiments
- Creating primary phrasing as a practice tool
More about John
John has been Highland drumming since the age of 12. He won the 1999/2000 national championship for South African solo drumming.
He is currently the drum sergeant and leading drummer of the Cape Garrison Artillery Pipes and Drums, and The Cape Town Caledonian Pipe Band.
