Jack 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 in drum circles. A guitarist in his youth, Jack has become proficient in Oud and Cumbus which he plays along with mandolin 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
“Intro to playing the Middle-Eastern Doumbek (goblet) 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 and beledi rhythms too).! Bring your frame drum, Doumbek or any drum, I will have only a few to share. Rhythm notation sheets will be handed out. All Welcome. Sirius Rising: Tuesday, July 18
Middle-Eastern Doumbek (goblet) Hand Drum” part 2. 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 saidi rhythms too). If we are feeling ambitious we can even try some 9/8 rhythms; Karsilama; “Gypsy Nine”! Bring your frame drum, Doumbek or any drum, I will have only a few to share. Rhythm notation sheets will be handed out. All Welcome. Sirius Rising: Thursday, July 20
“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. Learn how to tease your drum and the drum circle with the power of space, hand claps and “break downs” and how less can be more. Some practice tips for dexterity and timing will also be shared. All Welcome. Sirius Rising: Saturday, July 22