The first summer that Elspeth was home we all went to the Highland Games for Katrine’s dancing. It can be boring for a wee one to sit on a blanket and play so Glenn took her for walks. Her favourite destination was always where the bands were playing. Everytime the mass bands played she beamed and pointed to the drummers; well one type of drummer in particular -a tenor drummer. I had some pipe music out over the break and Elspeth asked again about the “Twirly Drumming” and could she learn. Off I went to do some research and I found out that the Richmond Hill Pipe Band offers drumming lessons. Additionally, they were willing to give this four year old a go.
As a result tonight we headed off for her first drumming lessons. She had a blast! It will take a while for there to be any level of skill but it was awesome to see her so happy and proud of herself. Her Great Grandpa would be very proud of her (he was a flourish drummer too).
No flourishing in this photo. Just some good old fahsioned drumming.