Rhythm Wave

This year during my time on the HNC music performance course, I joined Rhythm Wave, the samba band at Perth College. Joining the band has been a great experience as it has allowed me to broaden my skills as a drummer by practicing rudiments in a genre I have never played before. I had to adapt very quickly when joining the band as I was given one of the main parts and there were a lot of songs to learn. With the help of my close friend Jennifer I have been able to pick up the drum rudiments very quickly and improve on them every time I rehearse with the group. By being able to pick up the role of the Rapiki player so quickly it shows I am good at adapting to rhythms I am not usually used to playing. This in turn has improved my confidence as well as my technique as a drummer because the rudiments I have been learning are fast which have aided me in first study. As a result of joining Rhythm Wave I have been fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to play at Glastonbury as part of the band, I look forward to playing with the band and enjoying the festival. I also look forward to learning from this fantastic experience and applying what I have learned from the experience in all aspects of my drumming when I get back.