2nd Edition (with revisions) *Updated repertoire Learning to play the drum as a member of a team in a pipe band is an amazing journey with learning outcomes and experiences that go far beyond musical performance. The Drummers Launch Pad is the first step of this amazing journey for the complete beginner, teaching project, or ambitious pipe band that requires a grass roots training programme and feeder system if it is to achieve long term, sustainable success. Designed for teacher and student, this book provides set goals, a road map for instruction, an incentive to practice and a means by which to monitor progress. A great tool for teacher, student and band.