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:
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.
Giving Thanks
Thanksgiving is approaching, and as grooveKSQ enters its third year (already!), there are many things and people to be thankful for:
The students, who work hard to get better every week, and come up with interesting ideas for material to develop;
The parents, for supporting the students, bringing them to and from lessons, and reminding the students to practice;
The donors who have made financial contributions to assist in carrying out grooveKSQ’s programming; and
The business partners who have sponsored events, or have participated in projects with us.
THANK YOU ALL, without this tremendous growing community, none of our programming would happen. There are big plans for 2021 that I will share with you in the coming weeks. Until then, I hope that you all stay safe during this challenging time.
November Transcription Challenge Answer
My friends, we have talked about this month’s transcription challenge in our lessons, and now finally, here is the answer key below. We will do another one of these in December.