AT 1740 - West African Drumming

Institution:

Landmark College

Subject:

Description:

Ensemble This course introduces students to traditional hand drumming techniques and multi-part rhythm structures from Guinea, Senegal, Ivory Coast and Mali. Students will learn to play in an ensemble to improvise and to care for and tune a drum. They will have the opportunity to perform in the community. In addition they will develop an understanding of the role of this art form in traditional West African cultures.Students need to have either a djembe, ashiko or conga drum. (Purchase or rental available locally.)

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.landmark.edu

Phone Number:

(802) 387-6700

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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