...One who knows the world through Drumming
One who knows the world through drumming Drumming is universal; it's experienced in all facets of life. Drummings' foundation is rhythm and rhythm exists in every living entity. The sounds from traffic, pedestrians, birds, waves all make rhythms, sometimes apparently and other times not so. Drumming is a cross-cultural experience and plays an important role in the development of a cultures, art, ritual and history. It brings people together, from various walks of life, as a supporting, supported group; creating a sense of community and belonging. Each individual adds their integral part towards the greater whole, all the individuals and all their parts are equally important to building a solid foundation. This foundation is rhythm and it exists in all types of drumming. This inherent quality of drumming makes it easy for us to create, since we are born with our own personal rhythms; our breath and heartbeat. Drums come in various shapes and sizes and are made from a variety of objects, man-made to nature-made. The drums we will primarily use are Djembes and Doun-Douns from West Africa. The technique we'll learn from is called "Say it and Play it". The workshops will focus on polyrhythmic drumming. This is drumming that involves multiple rhythms coming together to create a more complex rhythm. The classes will include, breathe work, physical warm-ups, techniques on the drums, rhythm vocalization and rhythm. We end each session with a cacophonous group composition based on listening and supporting using percussions as well as drums. These workshops are designed to suit the needs of the individual as well a group. Schedules Monthly Saturday workshops take place in Camden Town, London. We are privileged to use the Trinity United Reformed Church, which is a wonderful venue for the workshops.
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