In this course we are going to look at a range of music written for un-pitched percussion instruments; from the 'tabla' of India, to the Djembe of North-Western Africa and everywhere in between. We'll study and play music in a range of styles and have fun while we develop a broad range of musical skills as a music ensemble.
Watch this selection of videos below. Which performances or styles appeal the most to you? Why?
How would YOU go about learning a piece for performance? What are some of the performance elements the drummers in these videos have had to consider or work on?
Northwestern Africa
Japan (Taiko)
Drumline (Europe)
Bucket Drumming
Rarotonga
USA
India (Tabla)
Ireland