Workshop - African Drumming

• Drumming is an essential component of African dance. The energy of the drums forms a triad of music, dance and song which is very important in African Tradition. There is a certain heartbeat you feel when you connect with the rhythm of the drums.
  African rhythm activities use traditional instruments – Zinli drum, Beoun Beoun drum, Kpawle drum, Djembe drums, cascagnetes, gongs, balafon, talking drum, and water percussion. If resources are available, students can create their own instruments
• workshop overview

  In principle, the Djembe (African drum) has three tones. During the first phase of this workshop students will be taught to produce the tones correctly. Once this has been mastered, different rhythms can be learnt. Other instruments will then be added and complex beats and sounds formed.  

  Student will be supplied with Djembes and other instruments. This will include Shakers - this instrument is shaken and principally used as a rhythm instrument.

  Cow Bells are also supplied - The instrument consists of two metal cones. The clapper-less bells are struck rhythmically with a stick.

  Group Info

  Half day (a maximum of 4 groups per day)

  Full day (a maximum of 6 groups per day)
  
  Suitability: All Key Stages
  
  Max group size: 30

  What we need from you

  • CD Player
  • 1 hall/gym/dance studio
  • Rooms must have chairs/benches that can be arranged in a semi-circle
  • Minimum 45 minute lunch break for workshop leaders