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Dear Lav,
So I have this theory about skiing.
It seems to me that skiing is a lot like drumming in that you have to coordinate several different body parts to make it work. And those coordinated parts need to work together dependently and independently. Like, for example, poling and skiing (separate but coordinated) that must adapt independently to changing terrain or snow condition and subsequent changes in technique, i.e. speed, timing etc. As evidenced by isolating skills during practice. Each movement needs it's own identity and role in order to create a satisfying whole. Just like drumming.
The second part of my theory is that drummers make excellent mathematicians. And vice versa. After all isn't math, at it's core, patterns and rhythms that as a discipline is especially sensitive to discord?
Drumming and skiing are differential equations - for your body! As a mathematician yourself, LAV, perhaps you've notice the connection?
I guess my point is, I almost certain that when the Beatles went out for dinner, they handed the check over to Ringo to figure out the tip.
What do you think?
Big Fan,
Mathlete from Middlebury
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Dear Mathlete,
I must say, the first part of your theory with regards to skiing completely befuddled me so I'll leave that to internal musings.
Let's move on to the relationship between drummers and mathematicians. Nevermind, that's beyond me too.
I will say, however, that I've been musing over your question since you sent it to me (awhile ago, for my other readers' information). I almost skied off the edge of Eagle Glacier last week because I was so distracted pondering famous drum solos, unwinding the Black-Scholes differential equation, and trying to figure out how to ski. After a solid period of rumination I'm ready to present the most significant corollary to your theorem.
Corollary:
since (good mathematician)<=>(good drummer)
and (good drummer)<=>(good skier)
therefore, (good mathematician)<=>(good skier).
furthermore, since (LAV)=>(good mathematician)
then (LAV)=>(good skier)!
there's hope!
Thanks for the uplifting syllogism!
LAV
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p.s. LAV is accepting any questions that you may have on skiing or life! (email her: laura@lauravalaas.com)
So I have this theory about skiing.
It seems to me that skiing is a lot like drumming in that you have to coordinate several different body parts to make it work. And those coordinated parts need to work together dependently and independently. Like, for example, poling and skiing (separate but coordinated) that must adapt independently to changing terrain or snow condition and subsequent changes in technique, i.e. speed, timing etc. As evidenced by isolating skills during practice. Each movement needs it's own identity and role in order to create a satisfying whole. Just like drumming.
The second part of my theory is that drummers make excellent mathematicians. And vice versa. After all isn't math, at it's core, patterns and rhythms that as a discipline is especially sensitive to discord?
Drumming and skiing are differential equations - for your body! As a mathematician yourself, LAV, perhaps you've notice the connection?
I guess my point is, I almost certain that when the Beatles went out for dinner, they handed the check over to Ringo to figure out the tip.
What do you think?
Big Fan,
Mathlete from Middlebury
---
Dear Mathlete,
I must say, the first part of your theory with regards to skiing completely befuddled me so I'll leave that to internal musings.
Let's move on to the relationship between drummers and mathematicians. Nevermind, that's beyond me too.
I will say, however, that I've been musing over your question since you sent it to me (awhile ago, for my other readers' information). I almost skied off the edge of Eagle Glacier last week because I was so distracted pondering famous drum solos, unwinding the Black-Scholes differential equation, and trying to figure out how to ski. After a solid period of rumination I'm ready to present the most significant corollary to your theorem.
Corollary:
since (good mathematician)<=>(good drummer)
and (good drummer)<=>(good skier)
therefore, (good mathematician)<=>(good skier).
furthermore, since (LAV)=>(good mathematician)
then (LAV)=>(good skier)!
there's hope!
Thanks for the uplifting syllogism!
LAV
---
p.s. LAV is accepting any questions that you may have on skiing or life! (email her: laura@lauravalaas.com)
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