That would depend on what style you were used too. I was always doing more open roll and single stroke rolling in band before the pipe and drum. Some of the rudiments are noted the same but differ in how they are actually sticked and sound. More rolls are played closed or Mashed...buzzed. If you have a good grasp on the essential rudiments...I dont think you will have a problem converting from each style.

Ooh. And also, the fact that they are a PIPEBAND makes me picture a band with an aura of unapproachable pride and honor. Are they nice? Are they induction-friendly (in the sense that it's not completely impossible as the President's Own seems)?

Silver Thistle - www.silverthistle.org - that's my band.

Mike

You are absolutely right. Also, pipe bands really practice efficiently for an outstanding performance. I have seen a pipe band march in a parade,and they were outstanding.

that's really cool. They have it for all ages?

yep, it's for all ages. we have people in our band ranging from 9 to over 50

and they are common in united states?

I wouldn't say pipe bands are common in the U.S., but they're not extremely rare, either.

If you're in Northern California, try to make it to Pleasanton on Labor Day weekend to check out the Highland Games at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Plenty of good drumming to see there.

how informative. thanks

also seek out a local scottish games and check it out....go to www.euspba.org for EAST COAST....WUSPBA for WEST COAST.