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MN 2764 - Global Drumming


This hands-on course examines traditional conga rhythms from Haiti, Cuba, Jamaica, Trinidad and Puerto Rico, samba percussion from Brazil, and djembe/djun drumming from West Africa. Students will explore a range of world rhythms on conga and djembe. In small group projects, the class will play these rhythms with existing/recorded music to assess the effectiveness for worship music and choral application. Participants will come away with an experiential understanding of effective sound production on the instruments, performance practice, and application of traditional rhythms in accompaniment of worship music. No previous drumming or music notation experience is required. 

Credits: 1



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