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Intro to West African Drumming

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January 28, 2020

Location: Penticton Recreation Centre, Rm 4.
Address: 325 Power St, Penticton, BC
Time: 7 pm - 8 pm

2020-01-28 19:00:00 2020-01-28 20:00:00 America/Vancouver Intro to West African Drumming Learn to play traditional West African rhythms on the djembe (a goblet-shaped hand drum). This introductory series is aimed at complete beginners. It will teach you how to play the three basic sounds, develop a sense of rhythm, and play authentic West African rhythms in a group setting. Later in the series, dunduns (bass drums played with a stick) may be introduced to complete the musical ensemble. Next session: Jan 28 - Mar 17 (Eight Lessons) Time: Tuesday evenings: 7-8 pm Location: Penticton Recreation Centre, 325 Power St in Meeting Room 4 Loaner djembes are available for the first twelve registrants. Participants are welcome to bring their own djembe* as well (please let staff know when you register so that the loaner drum can be assigned to someone else). *djembes only please; other types of hand drums are not suitable Instructor: Drew Makepeace. For more info contact Penticton Rec Centre at 250-490-2426, or in person at the front desk. See page 62 of the Recreation Guide Penticton Recreation Centre, Rm 4. 325 Power St, Penticton, BC [email protected]
Learn to play traditional West African rhythms on the djembe (a goblet-shaped hand drum).
This introductory series is aimed at complete beginners. It will teach you how to play the three basic sounds, develop a sense of rhythm, and play authentic West African rhythms in a group setting. Later in the series, dunduns (bass drums played with a stick) may be introduced to complete the musical ensemble.
Next session:
Jan 28 - Mar 17 (Eight Lessons)
Time: Tuesday evenings: 7-8 pm
Location: Penticton Recreation Centre, 325 Power St in Meeting Room 4
Loaner djembes are available for the first twelve registrants. Participants are welcome to bring their own djembe* as well (please let staff know when you register so that the loaner drum can be assigned to someone else).
*djembes only please; other types of hand drums are not suitable
Instructor: Drew Makepeace.
For more info contact Penticton Rec Centre at 250-490-2426, or in person at the front desk. See page 62 of the Recreation Guide



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