Ian Dobson (Drumworldtv)'s Blog – February 2009 Archive (3)

Rhythm Trek forces you to walk before you run, but that's a good thing!

Ninan A sent me a youtube video that had a particular technique on it for playing double strokes. It seemed similar to the basic snare group technique. However, in reality it is a much more advanced technique. Very experienced percussion teachers like myself agree that there is a particular sequence of techniques to learn and master that will lead to the best technique. Each technique builds upon the last one. It is great to check out youtube videos on line, but try not to get ahead of… Continue

Added by Ian Dobson (Drumworldtv) on February 11, 2009 at 9:55pm — No Comments

Interlake Percussion Scores High at Solo Ensemble Competition

Both the upper class percussion ensemble and the 9th grade percussion ensemble did great at the Solo Ensemble Competition. Ceremonium earned a 1 and Dynamo earned a 1-. Solo entries did well also.

Great Job Interlake Percussion!

Added by Ian Dobson (Drumworldtv) on February 11, 2009 at 4:48pm — No Comments

Ninan A still in the lead for the prize, several days left if you want to try to catch up!

Here are the Expedition Points standings right now:

Student Name Expedition Points

Sean L 0
Patrick N 0
Jessica A 0
Alister L 5
David H 5
Shri N 5
Ninan A 9

The winner will be announced at the end of this week. There's still time to catch Ninan!

For guidance on how to get through the first 2 groups, talk to Ninan! He is an official guide for the expedition groups Snare Basics and Snare #2.

Added by Ian Dobson (Drumworldtv) on February 3, 2009 at 3:51pm — No Comments