Scored for two snares or snare & tenor, Tumbalaynie Tattoo, is an equal parts show piece evoking the famous Scottish Royal Tattoo enjoyed by thousands each summer in Edinburgh, Scotland. Optional movements such as a marching entry and switching parts add visual interest and give elementary performers a taste of pageantry. Rhythms include two eighth pairs, eighth triplets, groups of four sixteenths, and simple syncopation; rhythm syllables are often notated. The A - B - A form concludes with a stirring crescendo smartly finished with a dramatic flam. This little gem holds the attention with a balance of challenge and simplicity sure to provide a sense of accomplishment and fun.