In his book "Indifference" (available in PDF format), Sammut outlines a series of exercises and approaches designed to help percussionists cultivate a sense of indifference in their playing. Some key takeaways from the book include:

As a percussionist, Eric Sammut has made a name for himself with his innovative approach to rhythm and technique. One of his most notable contributions to the world of percussion is his concept of "indifference," which challenges traditional notions of musicality and expression. In this blog post, we'll explore Sammut's idea of indifference and how it can be applied to percussion playing, with a focus on his book "Indifference" (available in PDF format).

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In his widely discussed writings (often circulated as a PDF titled something like “The Sin of Indifference” or similar), Sammut argues that modern society has elevated “not caring” to a virtue. We call it “tolerance,” “open-mindedness,” or “mindfulness.” But Sammut insists: indifference to truth, to God, or to the suffering of others is a deliberate refusal to love.

, though many consider "Indifference" to be even more technically demanding. Indifference (Colombo/arr. Eric Sammut) - Mostly Marimba

One of his most captivating works for solo marimba is Here is a deep dive into the piece and what you need to know before diving into the score.

Below is an engaging feature based on his themes: