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    Pipe band drumming is some of the most demanding and difficult drumming you'll find. (Just try holding a tight press roll through a slow tune.) Also, look at some of the work being done by Tyler Fry and Jim Kilpatrick with the midsection and the innovations they've introduced there if you think drumming is easy or for non-musicians.

    Drone on!
    WSG

    Quote Originally Posted by Planopiper
    I thought we just had this question a little while ago. Anyway, for those who say they have no musical talent, pipe band can always use drummers.
    The tradition continues!
    The Pipers Gathering at Killington, VT

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    I can't carry a tune in a bucket and I'm somewhat tone deaf.

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    Smile Pipe band drumming is hard

    Lighten up, Dude. Didn't you see the smiley face? I was a side drummer in Michigan for a few of years before I ever started learning piping, so I have a clue what's involved. Most band members recognize a certain ongoing, good natured rivalry between the pipers and drumbos, sorry, drummers. It's all in fun. If we didn't have that, we'd have to start making fun of how people look, or their lack of social skills, or how quick tempered they are.

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    No worries dude! One of my best friends is my lead tip, and I get a bit touchy when folks start to bust drummers. (quick tempered.......hah......you should see me when I really get going!)

    Drone on!
    WSG

    Quote Originally Posted by Planopiper
    Lighten up, Dude. Didn't you see the smiley face? I was a side drummer in Michigan for a few of years before I ever started learning piping, so I have a clue what's involved. Most band members recognize a certain ongoing, good natured rivalry between the pipers and drumbos, sorry, drummers. It's all in fun. If we didn't have that, we'd have to start making fun of how people look, or their lack of social skills, or how quick tempered they are.
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    The tradition continues!
    The Pipers Gathering at Killington, VT

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    I've been playing for about 3 months again after a break of 17 years! (growing up ,divorce, marriage kids, you know the stuff)
    I played in a pipe band and was taught by my father who was the pipe major.Have 11 years of piping experience.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ranald
    I've been playing for about 3 months again after a break of 17 years! (growing up ,divorce, marriage kids, you know the stuff)
    I played in a pipe band and was taught by my father who was the pipe major.Have 11 years of piping experience.
    Your new neighbors must adore you.

    Sherry

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sherry
    Your new neighbors must adore you.

    Sherry
    Why do you think I moved to Scotland..Acceptance..I think not, helps but not entirely neccasary.
    I'm a bit of a noise maker anyway what with doing metal work so we've been trying to find a place with no neihgbors...Easier said than done.

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