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Mar 16
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Mali Weave

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West African drums are not tuned to an objective note, but to a subjective pitch.

In other words…there is no right or wrong sound! 🎵
Djembes, bougarabou and dunun are tuned by weaving knots into the vertical ropes. Each knot increases the tension on the hide, raising the pitch of the drum. 🪘

The most common tuning technique is called the Mali Weave. 🇲🇱

Grab yourself a Djembe today.

Sep 02
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Continuing our 12/8 theme with a Short Bell Pattern

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Rhythmic Challenge for the morning is another 12/8 bell pattern ( to continue the theme for this month.)

Get familiar with the “short bell” pattern on one hand (or wok or any other kitchenware you have handy!) 

1 2 3 4 1
x . x . x x . x . x . x x

Now play away from the beat on your other hand.

1 2 3 4 1
x x . x x . x x . x x

You can see a diagram of the different bell patterns on last week’s blog entry, here!

It is tricky, but when you land it, it is so satisfying! Really does something to the pathways in your mind and body.
Something is growing internally and something is discovered, quite an exciting experience!

Hope to see you on Thursday 6:00pm – 8:00pm (and Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm) this week for four hours of rhythmic insight at Simon’s Dexterity Workshop. Dan will be supporting us all on dun as we go on a polyrhythmic journey into our bodies and minds to massage out the rhythmic gristle!