In case you missed it, you can play along here:
Announcing the grooveKSQ 2021 Virtual Percussion Competition
There are instrument competitions for every type of musical instrument imaginable. These competitions provide a framework for students and performers to hone their skills, and grow as performers. The 2021 grooveKSQ Virtual Percussion Competition is designed to provide that environment for high school aged drum set, rudimental and mallet percussion performers throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland.
Answer Key for Transcription Challenge #2
For those of you playing along at home….here you go! This challenge included 7 stroke rolls and also there were a couple of “odd” groupings of single 5s and single 7s in there to keep you on your toes.
Next time, we break rhythms up around the drum set. First the video, then the score:
Wednesday Throwdown Video
If you missed this week’s Wednesday Throwdown, here is your chance to play along:
This Month's Virtual Vinyl sponsored by Electric Avenue Music!
This month’s edition of Virtual Vinyl is sponsored by Electric Avenue Music in West Chester. Electric Avenue is a supporter of the arts and we are grateful for their support.
CLICK HERE to register for this month’s get together on December 15th (remotely via Zoom of course).
Go visit Jason at Electric Avenue and use the discount code GROOVEKSQ to get 20% off your order! This is a great benefit if you are a vinyl collector (they have many other things there also!).
Transcription Challenge #2
Back again with another Transcription Challenge. Watch the video, write down what you see and hear. We are in 4/4. It is 6 measures long. Note the sticking in particular!! I’ll post the answer key this weekend.