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Transcription Challenge #1
For those who told me you wanted to work on your transcription skills, here you go:
Time signature = 4/4. The first note is the downbeat of beat 1, measure 1. There are 8 measures total.
These will get more challenging as we go along.
Assignment: transcribe this, send me a picture or scan of your transcription and I'll reveal the correct answer online this Friday (11/6/2020).
Student Video: Thomas L.
Here at groove, we use video a lot, because it is the single best tool for self analysis. Check out this play through video from Thomas L, covering “Rosanna” by Toto. This is a difficult song to play from both a technical standpoint and a feel standpoint, and takes a long time to get under control.
grooveTALK, Ep. 2: John Evans, principal timpanist Naples Philharmonic
John Evans, principal timpanist, is in his thirtieth season with The Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. He received a Bachelor of Music Education degree from The Ohio State University and a Master of Music degree from Temple University, where he was a student of Alan Abel, former associate principal percussionist of the Philadelphia Orchestra.
This is a great conversation that contains many lessons for aspiring professionals.
Wednesday Sermon: All That Matters
During the Wednesday Throwdowns, I try to lead the viewers through as many exercises as possible at varying tempi. Every so often a mini-sermon comes out, and this one I think is worth you time. (It’s all of two minutes long). You can tune in to our Monday live improv sessions and Wednesday Throwdowns on Twitch here.
grooveTALK, Ep.1: Michael Hall, Conductor Kennett Symphony
Kennett Symphony conductor Michael Hall joins Bryan to discuss his thoughts on being a professional musician, good work/rehearsal habits, and a bit of drumming talk as well.
Learn more about studying with Bryan at: http://grooveksq.com.