Alec was a brilliant and known worldwide for his skills and techniques in drumming. Alec's father taught Alec how to play the drums. His father was bass drummer and served with the 8th bn Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders as bass drummer during world war 1. Alec was my late mother's cousin, her maiden name was also Duthart.
I’ve only seen one other person do the stick clicking although I’m sure lots of drummers do it now. That was back in 1977. I thought the guy, who was visiting our band, was amazing. Our band was a grade 4.
I had no idea there were drums that old with dual snares. So why did no marching bands in my day not use them '79-'82? That said why are US schools not using them now? I have wondered why when everything went to high tension snares they opted to stay bottom snares only. I feel the US misses the mark on more than a few things...
I'm originally from the Philippines and now living in New Zealand. I have been in the pipe band as a Drum Sergeant and this is Brilliant! I listen to it at least every week.
I am drummer in a little pipe band in France. J'ai vu Alex, in Scotland, play this score. It was fantastic. I often listen to me toi. I Always try to play this score but it's difficult.
I was privileged to have been a piper (1978 to 1986) in B.Cal., and was thrilled when we were told that Alex Duthart was joining us. He had been an idol of mine, since I was a teenager - a great innovator and pioneer of the complex drumming played today.
Hi its great to see Big Alec. Alec was and remains the KING OF PIPE BAND DRUMMING I SAY YOur a guttless wonder any1 that puts a thumbs down shame on you.!!
I had the pleasure of being a student of his, around 1980 or '81. He taught a course one summer at Northern College in South Porcupine, Ontario, Canada. He had very strong hands, I remember! I didn't know at the time that he was a blacksmith!
Me too my name is jason im from huntsville ontario i was up there i got the scholarship and was back the following year but alex had passed away so it wasnt quite the same
is that with wire wrapped cotton snares or with regular steel snare wires??? got my hands on a similar ajax parade/marching/military snare 14x12, still has everplay heads. and wires like i mentioned above. bullet lugs. oval ajax badge. maybe you could help me approximate the date on it too? thnx
a lot of my music teachers spoke highly about Alex Duthart. I used to think he was New Zealand because ive heard so much about him. he has to be one of the greatest drummers in the world. regard, New Zealand Drum Core
Thank you for sharing this video - I've only just discovered this wonderful gentleman Alex Duthart and his brilliant drumming legacy - so enjoyable to watch and listen to !
The 1950 Angel recording "Scots Guards Pipes and Drums" seems to have dual-head snares, and given the status of the Scots Guards. I knew a Scots regimental drummer Freddy Sangster who was still of the rope-tensioned animal hide head era but played on 2-head snares. 2 links, and I will appreciate informed comments: RU-vid pzozDXpX5wM, and from the flip side, a cut hardly anyone will listen to: CjWiGsjH5qw
Sorry for the tardy response. I have to go in the attic to find it and make sure that is the make the of the drum. I used to play in a pipe band as a drummer and retired due to MS. Can't play anymore, but I do still love watching them.
Sounds great with the coretec. I would personally prefer the top snares not quite as tight but still sounds good. Also nothing beats the old school red and blue TG sticks.
