Got Rhythm?
People who score high on intelligence tests are also good at keeping time, new Swedish research shows. The team that carried out the study also suspect that accuracy in timing is important to the brain processes responsible for problem solving and reasoning.
Well that certainly puts a new spin on the old proverbial drummer’s joke. Got any good ones? Feel free to share in the comments. How many drummers does it take to change a light bulb?
May 2nd, 2008 at 7:01 am »
My friend/schoolmate is an excellent drummer. In his final year of grammar school his grades included 4 F’s, a C, and 2 D’s (I changed the “F’s” into “B’s” before he showed it to his father). He was such obnoxious kid they gave him his diploma anyway just to get him out of their hair! He also has 2 illegitimate children from two different woman. So much for “problem solving and reasoning”!
May 2nd, 2008 at 10:46 am »
This is not a joke but a true story:
I once played with a drummer who counted 7/4: one – two – three – four – five – six – se – ven.
M.
May 4th, 2008 at 4:39 pm »
How can you tell there’s a drummer at the door?
The knocking speeds up
May 6th, 2008 at 7:11 pm »
Dont forgot Neil Peart of Rush. As well as his amazing drumming, he writes most of Rush’s lyrics. He seems to be one of the most intelligent musicians ever.