Hand Drumming Course Grades 4-8
The Hand Drumming Course will introduce students to West African, Brazilian, and Cuban musical traditions. Participants will experience a hands-on approach singing and playing drums, rattles and bells.
Students will acquire specific percussion techniques as well as working on fundamental musical skills, such as listening, keeping steady time, developing musical dialogue, and improvisation.
See Course Schedule for course dates and times.
Teacher: Derek Gray
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Our current hand drumming course
Starts Tues Sept 29, 2015. for Grades 4-8
Our instructors Derek Gray is a widely recognized drummer who also specializes in hand drumming traditions. Here's Derek Gray's website.
HOW TO REGISTER
Simply call us or send an email
Tel: 416-266-8352
Email: info@bluffsmusic.com
Cost: $25 for each 10 week course
The cost is payable when registering.
* Generously supported by The Toronto Arts Council and the Ontario Arts Council. *
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Group Drumming
This introductory course uses Wakaa, a secular musical form of the Ga ethnic group (southern Ghana), to convey the essence of African group drumming. Students learn the proper techniques of various percussion instruments and are exposed to the core concepts of this music, including melodic rhythm, musical dialogue, and polyrhythm. Further emphasis is put on time keeping, listening, hearing, and creative improvisation!
Level II builds upon the fundamental concepts covered in Level I. Through exposure to Agbadza - Ewe (south-east Ghana) dance-drumming - students will further their comprehension of musical pulse, rhythmic interplay, polyrhythm, and improvisation.
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