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„The global rhythm“ II

Drumming with djembe, conga, cajon & co.

for intermediate drummers

 

We repeat the basic strokes and rhythms and extend our knowledge and playing abilities:

 

- More tones and strokes

- Global rhythmic paterns - from the afro-cuban clave to oriental Iqa’at

- More rhythms from the Carribean, South America, Africa, Asia and Europe

- Introduction to improvisation and soloing

- Introduction to Konnakol, the drum language from India, as well as the oriental way of singing rhythms. They will help us to understand more complex rhythms

- Playing together in more advanced arrangements

- More percussion instruments

 

In addition I tell you more about history and culture, as well as stories about musicians and from my personal experience as a working musician with people from all over the world. This will give you a deep understanding of music and drumming.

 

Previous knowledge required: basic strokes and rhythms

Duration: one or two days

Date and location: by arrangement or after announcement

Costs: on request

 

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„The global rhythm“ I

Drumming with djembe, conga, cajon & co.

for beginners

 

In this workshop you will find the answer to the questions:

 

- How to hold and tune your drum correctly?

- How to play the 3 basic strokes, that work on many kinds of drums?

- What is the „global“ rhythm?

- How to play a Calypso and Syrto?

- What is the „Clave“?

- Which other percussion instruments can we play together with our drum and how do their rhythmic patterns fit in?

- Why drumming together is so much fun?

- Why people from different cultures can understand each other easily with music?

 

In addition to that I will tell you about history and culture of the drums and rhythms.

 

Already in the first units we play the „global“ rhythm! You can find it in many cultures and musical styles. From there we will go for a trip through the world of music and rhythm.

 

Previous knowledge required: none

Duration: one or two days

Date and location: by arrangement or after announcement

Costs: on request

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