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Part 2 to the video diary I made about the preparation / learning process of the production of CHICAGO I did in early 2023. (Maybe it'll help someone.) www.thedrummers.com.au

Part 1 to the video diary I made about the preparation / learning process of the production of CHICAGO I did in 2023. (Maybe it'll help someone.) www.thedrummers.com.au

Clips of me playing drums in a production of PRISCILLA Queen of the desert in 2022. The musical is based on the movie of the same name that came out in 1993/94. www.thedrummers.com.au

Some random clips of Gary playing with the band Sweet Buzz on new years eve 2021/2022. (www.thedrummers.com.au)

A video explaining two different ways you can use a Yamaha DTX Multi 12 percussion unit to control aspects of the music reading app Forscore.

Gary explains the tools, process and madness that allowed him to successfully restore a drum set with a holographic glitter finish. The accompanying PDF can be found at: www.thedrummers.com.au/drumsetrestorationproject

A video explaining and demonstrating the tradition of African talking drums. How those who are trained in it can use them to speak, message others and sing traditional songs.

New Rhythm Grooves … Playing with N.R.G is an instructional drumming video originally recorded in 1994 on VHS by renowned Australian drummer David Jones. David has kindly given his permission for this digital version to appear online for educational purposes. This video covers the practical application of polyrhythms and how to make them groove in a variety of musical styles. As well as providi...

I explain how I learnt how to play drums without owning a drum set, and how you can too.

Me playing drums and doing sound effects for a regional production of the Monty Python musical SPAMALOT in March 2020. www.thedrummers.com.au/

Clips of me playing drums in a production of Avenue Q in 2019 The band was on the right side of the stage next to the cast. NOTE: When this was filmed, unknown to me I had a broken bone in my right hand that I'd received after a fall. So I'm in pain, on pain killers hoping my hand doesn't seize up, which it was doing at random times. I got a phone call from the doctors a few days later saying t...

Clips of me playing drums in a production of CHICAGO in 2018. The band was on stage with the cast. The sound effect / sample unit (a Yamaha DTX M12) was used to make sure the sound effects in the show were consistent in sound, volume and timing. www.thedrummers.com.au/

I get asked a lot about how I tune drums, so I made a video about the concepts and ideas I use. Hopefully they're helpful to others. www.thedrummers.com.au/

Some clips of me playing in a production of Les Miserables (Les Mis) in 2017 The band was "Remote" meaning the band was in a different room / area, and the audience wouldn't have seen us (in this case we were backstage in a converted storeroom.) The vocal audio you hear is a monitor mix given to the band through speakers placed in the room so as the band can hear what's happening on stage. (It ...

Gary McDonald Drumming For The Musical ANNIE (2016) (Drum Cam) www.thedrummers.com.au/

Gary McDonald Drumming For The Musical WICKED (2017) (Drum Cam) www.thedrummers.com.au/