Jack (Giacomo) Lowry is a musician who works with developing innovations in world fusion music through a confluence of musical influences and chi energy. Being a percussionist from a young age, Jack developed a keen ear for rhythm. A guitarist in his youth, Jack has become proficient in Oud and Cumbus which he plays along with a mini 12 string guitar as well as his voice in the band Gypsy Funk Squad. Having been in the music business for over 30 years, Jack feels it is a form of prayer when he is able to connect and share his musical chi with the people of the Earth
“FUNky Drumming Games, and tricks for more fun!” We will start with a heart beat in 3/4 then Spice it up with with some back and forth call and response drum jams. Triplet solo breaks always stand out so let’s take turns playing some! Learn how to tease your drum and the grove with the power of space, hand claps and accents. Some practice tips for dexterity and timing will also be shared. How to play with your eyes too. Sometimes great Funk happens when we all play in unison together but leave some spaces too. Bring your drum if possible, but I will have a few to share All Welcome
More Fun FUNky Drumming Games, and Tricks Spice up your drum jams with some back and forth call- response techniques using 1, 2, 3 or 4 measure call and response or call and repeat. Drum circle is not your back up band but sometimes 1/4 note, 1/8 note triplet solo breaks are Fun! Let’s try some hand claps/shouts too! “Break it down” then “drop” it back in and see how less can make the more be more. Some practice tips for dexterity and timing will also be shared. Sometimes great Funk happens when we all play in unison together and leave some spaces too. Learn how to count it out! Try a 6/8 and 7/8 rhythm?? YES! Punjabi style? Sure! All Welcome
Intro to playing the Middle-Eastern Doumbek hand drum We will learn the three basic hits – Dum, Tek and Ka. Then we will put those together to make ayyoub, chiftitelli and maqsoum rhythms (maybe even masmoudi, beledi, and Punjabi rhythms too). If we are feeling ambitious we can even try some 9/8 rhythms; Karsilama; “Gypsy Nine”! Bring your frame drum, dumbek or any drum, I will have only a few to share. Rhythm notation sheets will be handed out. All Welcome