Really enjoyed my first day with my first class on Friday. We managed to cover a few of the basic hand techniques for playing the djembe and eventually got everyone playing Kuku, a circle-dance for the woman, celebrating the men returning from fishing.
Although we only played the first 2 djembe parts interspersed with a guiding Dunun and Sangban rhythm, we managed to keep the tempo constant and experience our first African multi part rhythm as a group. Amazing really as most of the group had not played before.
Looking forward to next week :)
Although we only played the first 2 djembe parts interspersed with a guiding Dunun and Sangban rhythm, we managed to keep the tempo constant and experience our first African multi part rhythm as a group. Amazing really as most of the group had not played before.
Looking forward to next week :)
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