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Sarah Walker's practice diary: learning the drums

1 - Perfecting a paradiddle

'The lovely thing about being a beginner is that your mind is clear...'

Part one of Sarah's practice diary as she learns the drums for Get Playing.

2 - Sarah's finding it hard to find the time to practice

Drum practice pads are not just for hitting...

Part two of Sarah Walker's practice diary as she learns the drums for Get Playing.

3 - Time to make some noise

Moving onto the full drum kit...

Part three of Sarah Walker's practice diary as she learns the drums for Get Playing.

4 - Practicing drum-rolls

Putting it all together - time to play the Toreador Song!

Part four of Sarah Walker's practice diary as she learns the drums for Get Playing.

5 - From paradiddles to single stroke rolls - Sarah's going to keep playing

Getting ready to upload to the Virtual Orchestra

Part five of Sarah Walker's practice diary as she learns the drums for BBC Get Playing.