African Drumming Classes
Learn
to play a range of traditional West African rhythms on the djembe and other
African instruments.
Choose from classes at:
- VoyeuRhythmic, St Kilda
- Underbelly, Fitzroy
- Bendigo
- Mornington Peninsula
Unsure what standard drummer you are? See below for Drumming
Levels Explained.
VoyeuRhythmic, St Kilda Timetable |
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| Level | Day | Time | Teacher | Next Course |
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| Beginner 6 week courses |
Wednesday | 6.30 - 8.00pm | Simon Fraser | July 2, Aug 12, Sep 24 |
| Beginner 2 6 week courses |
Wednesday | 8.00 - 9.30pm | Matt Young, Simon Fraser, Bouba Gaye | July 2, Aug 12, Sep 24 |
| Intermediate 6 week courses |
Tuesday | 6.30 - 8.00pm | Alena Schneider | July 1, Aug 11, Sep 23 |
| Advanced | Monday |
6.30 - 9.00pm | Simon Fraser | Ongoing Classes |
Class Fees: $25/22 per class or $140/125 for 6 weeks. $30 for Monday Advanced. Note: Drums made available free for all classes in St Kilda. |
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Underbelly, Fitzroy Timetable |
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| Level | Day | Time | Teacher | Next 10 week Course |
| Beginner | Monday | 6.30 - 8.00pm | Alena Schneider | July 14th |
| Beginner | Tuesday | 6.30 - 8.00pm | Bouba Gaye (Senegal) | July 14th |
| Intermediate | Monday | 8.00 - 9.30pm | Alena Schneider | July 14th |
| Advanced | Tuesday | 8.00 - 9.30pm | Bouba Gaye (Senegal) | July 14th |
| Underbelly runs 4 terms a year. Each term
runs for 10 weeks. 2008 Term Dates
Bendigo Timetable |
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| Level | Day | Time | Teacher | |
| Beginner1 | Tuesday | 6.30 - 8pm | Nicole Lewis | |
| Beginner2 | Saturday | 10.30 - 12pm | Nicole Lewis | |
p. 5435 3298 Mornington Peninsula Timetable |
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| Level | Day | Time | Teacher | |
| Beginners | Tuesday | 6.00 - 7.00pm | Peter Lee | |
| Advanced | Tuesday | 7.00 - 8.00pm | Peter Lee | |
| Intermediate | Tuesday | 8.00 - 9.00pm | Peter Lee | |
Percussion Club
Ph: (03) 59 832 972
Mob: 0419 39 79 65
Percussionclub@hotmail.com
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Drumming Levels Explained
Beginner 1and 2
Suitable for: those with no or limited experience. These classes operates in 6week cycles. It is best to join at the start of a new cycle. i.e. July 11th, Aug 22nd
Expected outcomes
The emphasis at Beginner level is on:
- having fun
- learning to work together to create simple (and great sounding) rhythms
- developing an understanding of rhythm and the all-important pulse
- learning the basic technique for djembe strokes (bass, tone and slap) as well as bells and shakers
- developing an appreciation for the structure of traditional West African music and percussion
Intermediate
Suitable for: those who have completed at least one Beginner Course or those with some previous hand drumming experience. Also 6 week cycles.
Expected outcomes
The emphasis at Intermediate level is on:
- maintaining a solid tempo and holding accompaniment parts within polyrhythmic structures
- developing clearly differentiated tones, slaps and basses and the ability to play at faster tempos
- understanding the relationships between bell, dundun and djembe parts
- developing comfort playing rhythms in different time signatures
- preparing full arrangements for performance under the direction of a lead drummer
- learning simple solos
Advanced
Suitable only for: experienced and on-going students. This level is not for the faint hearted!
Expected outcomes
The emphasis at Advanced level is on:
- working towards becoming adept with complex traditional african rhythms
- learning complex solos
- preparing for gigs at local venues / festivals etc
