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African Drumming Experience London
East LondonREF: LADEXP
• Learn to play traditional African djembe drums
• Shared groups, 1-to-1 & exclusive group sessions
• Teaching is by the 'call and response' technique
What's Included
2 Hour African Drumming Workshop
- Group session lead by experienced African Drummers
- Learn traditional African music to create different rhythms and beats through drumming and song
- Djembe drum hire included
- Break where soft drinks can be purchased
- Experience uses traditional African chants, sounds and songs to learn the rhythms authentically, no previous experience in music is needed
Master Drummer Experience
- One hour lesson with a Master Drummer
- 1:1 tuition
- Learn basic techniques and traditional rhythms, including Bass Tone and Slap
- Chance to learn a solo
- Includes Djembe drum hire
Exclusive Drumming for up to Six
- One hour exclusive session for up to six people
- Great for family and friends to get together!
What Can I Expect
It's good vibes all the way with these African drumming workshops in London! We are offering two-hour small group African drumming taster experiences, one-hour one-to-one drumming lessons and exclusive groups sessions for up to six too. All are led and taught by Master Drummers who certainly know how to get the rhythm going.
You'll be learning authentic African beats using traditional djembe drums. These often highly decorative drums are played with your hands. And when you get a harmony going with multiple djembe drums beating in time, it really is the most mesmerising and uplifting of sounds and sensations.
It takes many many years of study and practice to be a djembefola (that's a master drummer), but in just a couple of hours you'll be able to learn the basic bass tone and slap techniques used to play African drums. Teaching is done in a 'call and response' style, so you literally copy and repeat what your drum master is doing. You'll soon capture the essence of basic African drumming rhythms such as the 'crocodile walk', Jole and Kuku to great effect.
The sound of African drumming is a powerful one and is sure to move you. It's pretty uplifting stuff. And what's more, it really is an activity that everyone can enjoy together - and the exclusive group session is a popular choice for families. There's no need to read music or know your scales for these magical musical workshops.
As well as learning to play the drums, you'll also hear about the history of African music and the significance of the djembe drum in music and culture. It's fascinating stuff and helps you understand why drumming has even more importance than just being a captivating musical sound.
Lessons take place at a music studio in east London. It's a community-based project that's not for profit, so taking part in these African drumming workshops will ensure the survival of the initiative. That means everyone can continue to enjoy and benefit from the captivating rhythms of the djembe drum.
Availability
- Workshops usually run on Tuesday evenings at 6.45pm and the first Saturday of each month at 1.30pm. Additional Saturday workshops at 4pm are added according to demand
- Master Drummer and exclusive sessions are available by appointment. Daytime, evening and Saturday slots available
Location
Suitable For
• Master drummer experience is only suitable for adults, min age 18
Spectators
Anything Else
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