SATURDAY August 9 AND SUNDAY August 10
Beginner Class 11am-1pm (both days)
Intermediate Class 2-4pm (both days)
IN PERSON at Drumlady K's Rhythm Room (inside the School of Musical Traditions), 7112 Willow Ave, Takoma Park, MD
ALSO ON ZOOM
Register at: www.drumlady.com
**No one will be turned away due to lack of ability to pay the full amount. If you need to pay on a sliding scale, feel free to show up to your session at least 15 minutes in advance to pay-what-you-can via cash, check, credit, Venmo, Cash App or Paypal. **
Class Descriptions
Beginners:
Drumlady Kristen Arant will teach you how to SPEAK DRUM in this one of a kind class modeled just for beginner players!
Many of us have become witness to modern day fascination with the djembe and hand drumming in general re: drum circles. This is in part due to how playing these drums, especially in groups, enhances joy, releases stress and frustration, and begins to heal us via the very first sound we ever heard - the heartbeat. There have been medical studies done in recent years espousing a range of other health benefits as well, for those who drum on a regular basis.
Learn all about this beautiful goblet membranophone native to the Mande people of West Africa, including a basic review of the drum's history, its purpose, and the role it played in the cultural life of the Mande people. Those interested in learning dununs (bass/stick drums) are also welcome. Kristen will provide an intricately detailed description of the proper technique for playing both the djembe & dunun drums.
We will then learn a group polyrhythm and experience the feeling of playing different parts that interconnect like pieces sewn one by one to create a beautiful rhythmic tapestry.
All are welcome, however this class is best for adults (though kids 10 and up are welcome)
Intermediates:
For djembe & dunun players who have some time under their belts, Drumlady K will help you STEP IT UP with more difficult rhythms, plus solo techniques and rolls, and instructions on how to play more efficiently and with more speed. We will also delve into improvisation, especially how improvising can be used during drum circles or other group drumming and/or musical activities.
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