am watching the rememberance service and was just wondering as it always looks so funny
2006-11-11 09:28:57 · 9 answers · asked by ayam86 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
It is showmanship for a marching band. For a military band I think it is equal to a salute.
My 11 year old is a drummer but he does not do this, he is more into rock music.
Hope this helps
2006-11-11 09:31:37 · answer #1 · answered by starman 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's to show how good there precession is without looking at the drum and to line up with the centre of the drum, to get the correct tone for that Peace of music,even on a simple drum you will get a different sound from a different striking place on the skin.
2006-11-11 11:23:38 · answer #2 · answered by El Lobo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The military is all about discipline... marching in step and uniformity in how they handle their rifles, for example. Drummers in the bands and how they handle their sticks is another example.
2006-11-11 09:34:39 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coz when they're holding two drum sticks they've no free hands to get the tissue out of their pocket!!!
2006-11-11 09:39:12 · answer #4 · answered by hoovrinin 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They're picking boggles out of their noses!
2006-11-11 09:34:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Must be to kep them out of their way while their walking!! Perhaps to do with timing too??
2006-11-11 09:33:03 · answer #6 · answered by kikianna 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cos it can hurt if they just hold them down by their sides.
Ouch!
2006-11-11 09:44:43 · answer #7 · answered by nev 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
to clear the bogies
2006-11-11 09:58:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
for a better beat,for a better beat
2006-11-11 09:31:47 · answer #9 · answered by romancer 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋