Thread:DancesWithGoats/@comment-29193085-20170317143152/@comment-29193085-20170319190355

Oh my gosh...you're right!! How weird is it that I make a reference on the day of Chuck Berry's death. Wow...that wasn't even planned. (goose bumps) And, yes, RIP Chuck Berry!!

I get what you're saying about conductors! My HS band teacher (whom is also a master percussionist) used the tiniest wand and was very precise and made small movements in his patterns. My MS teacher used her hand(s) and her movements were large. That is the way I do it. lol

I cannot take the heat anymore, either. It tends to make me pass out. I guess it's a reaction to one of my autoimmune diseases.

I started out playing solely the snare drum. Eventually, I learned how to play (just about) every percussion instrument. The most exotic instrument I learned how to play was the marimba. Gosh, that thing was huge and long. My teacher had me playing with 2 mallets in each hand. It was pretty neat. I also played a steel drum. I love that reggae sound. Primarily, the snare drum is my strongest instrument and dearest to my heart. In marching band, we had cymbals attached to our snares. That was jazzed it up a bit. (Extra weight to carry, though!!)

I don't play anything anymore. I don't really think I have forgotten anything I'd learned, though. Certainly, I'd need to brush up on my wrist movements and rudimental skills. I'll get off the "band wagon" now. 😉

I hope you had a relaxing evening last night! I wish you a wonderful day today, DWG!! 😊💖🌺🌱