ILPH 351 - Drumming Styles of Ghana

Institution:

Berklee College of Music

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Description:

Credits:1 credit Prerequisites:None Course Chair:D. Anderson Required of:Hand percussion principals Electable by:All percussion principals Offered:Spring, Summer, Fall Description An intensive study of West African drumming styles from the Ewe, Ga, and Dagbamba people of Ghana, West Africa. This course will emphasize three areas of performance techniques: straight stick, curved stick, and hand drumming styles. Repertoire studied will include Agbekor, Kpanlogo, and Damba. Teaching methods will incorporate call-and-response formats, videos, and transcriptions. Authentic instruments will be provided.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2007 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.berklee.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 747-2222

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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