African Drumming

African drumming workshops use the basis of West African rhythms to introduce hand drumming techniques and group music making.

Workshops generally begin with a warm up involving rhythm exercises using clapping and body percussion or voice.

This is followed by introducing the participants to the instruments.

Techniques for creating the sounds using the Djembe hand drums will be introduced through a series of call and response rhythm exercises. A number of rhythms will be taught in sections and put together to form a polyrhythmic piece. Using a series of aural cues the music will take shape and participants will be encouraged to improvise within the rhythmic structure. A collection of hand held instruments would also be used. The united sound of drumming is a truly united feeling.

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