SOUNDFORMATION
Presents:
GROUP DRUMMING SERIES
1. FUNDAMENTALS and DRUM LANGUAGE:
• Proper hand positions and sounds
• Drum language
• Pulse and "time"
• Bell patterns
• Structure of 2 traditional rhythms
• Cultural history of rhythms
2. BASIC NOTATION:
• Whole to 32nd notes
• Triplets
• Time signatures (4 & 6)
• Structure 2 traditional rhythms (bass parts)
• Cultural history of rhythms
3. PHRASING and STRUCTURE:
• Drum signals
• Phrase definition
• Groove concepts
• "Hearing" the time signature
• Internal clock concepts
• Structure of 3 traditional rhythms
• Cultural history of rhythms
4. RHYTHMIC CONCEPTS:
• Time signature refinement
• Density & Intensity
• Intro to polyrhythms
• Solo riffs
• Structuring 3 traditional rhythms
• Cultural history of rhythms
5. PERSONALPOWER PRACTICE:
• Intro to shamanic "power" drumming
• Brain entrainment concepts
• Rhythms of the 7 directions
• Personal power exercises
• Breath exercises and drumming
• Rhythm "mandellas"
6. ENSEMBLE STUDY:
• Elements of a musical drum circle
• "Sculpting" and other concepts
• Interactive exercises
• Personal expression
• Drum circle etiquette
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