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‘After years of working with the deaf, I have realised the importance of highlighting their abilities rather than their disabilities,’ says Lee . Photos: The Star/Chan Tak Kong
“I started out as a DeafBeat volunteer coach and drummer when I joined contemporary drumming movement Hands Percussion in 2006. The following year, I helped Hands Percussion founder and artistic director Bernard Goh to coach DeafBeat members, and became the group’s main coach six years later . They play certain instruments by feeling vibrations, using visual cues and exploring the tactile aspects of instruments.
“When the deaf start learning drums, we teach them basic music scores so they can understand the drum pattern. Deaf drummers can touch the drum surface to experience vibrations. Sometimes, we pat their back so they understand how fast or slow the tempo is. “It encourages attentive and visual communication, where I must closely observe to fully understand the deaf’s intended message.”When Lee first started coaching the team, the primary goal was to inspire his students to play the drums with the same prowess as their hearing counterparts. At that time, their primary focus was to demonstrate that their disability should not stand in the way of reaching greater heights.
“Every drummer has a different method of learning, and my biggest challenge is to observe their respective styles. Another issue is getting them to play in unison. This requires lots of patience and time. DeafBeat members have also extended their reach by organising workshops and sharing their expertise in playing the Chinese drums across the country.
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