Weekly African Drumming Classes
Teambeat offers authentic African drumming classes with Master Drummer Tuza from Ghana, an immersion into the rich musical culture of West Africa.
When Tuza was just 6 years old he began his disciplined training in traditional drumming and dancing. Tuza has worked with The Dance Factory, Ghana’s national percussion ensemble. Teambeat is privileged to share Tuza’s extraordinary talent, extensive teaching experience and vibrant energy to the drum and dance community in Australia.
Beginners Drum Courses
For those with not much or no previous experience. Structured in 6 week cycles these classes teach a new rhythm every course. It is preferable to join at the start of the cycle.
The course begins with the basics: playing techniques, hand positions and getting the best sounds from the drum. Students are introduced to exercises to develop dexterity and coordination. Students move on to learn a rhythm, being part of a groove from early on, having fun and focusing on their part while other rhythms are being played.
$135 per course or $25 drop in @ Forest Lodge Public School, cnr Ross St and Bridge Rd, Forest Lodge (near Glebe). Bus #470 from Central or park on school grounds.
6.30pm-8pm Wednesday nights. Bookings required. BYO or drum provided free of charge.
See below for course start dates.
Intermediate/Advanced Drum Classes
For those with some experience these classes will explore rhythms and traditional songs from the various tribes of Ghana as well as other countries in West Africa including Guinea, Senegal, Mali, The Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso. The classes will explore more intricate rhythms in different time signatures, that are played at quicker tempos.
Students will learn all parts of the rhythm from the initial call to begin, the bass drum (dundun) part, the various djembe or kpanlogo parts, the break or ‘chorus’, bell pattern and shaker part. Students will learn how the various parts interlock in polyrhythm.
Advanced students will be encouraged to practise soloing techniques, leading the music, improvisation, and the interaction between drumming and dancing.
Students are also challenged to sing traditional songs while playing.
$135 per 6 week course or $25 drop in @ Forest Lodge Public School, cnr Ross St and Bridge Rd, Forest Lodge (near Glebe). Bus #470 from Central or park on school grounds.
8-9.30pm Wednesday nights. Bookings required. BYO or drum provided free of charge.
See below for course start dates.
2008 Course Dates
- Wednesday 19 March 2008
- Wednesday 7 May 2008
- Wednesday 18 June 2008
- Wednesday 30 July 2008
- Wednesday 10 September 2008
- Wednesday 22 October 2008
End of course Jam!
At the end of the 6 week course you will have the opportunity to show off your drumming talents, socialise with your fellow drummers and most of all have fun at our Jamming Session. The date, time and venue will be advised during your course.
Private Tuition
Private tuition is available with Tuza on request @ $60 per hour.
African Drum & Dance Workshops
Tuza's ascendancy to "Master Drummer" has been of no surprise. A man of arare talent and feel for rhythms, he displays awesome power and technique. Come and share beautiful West African rhythms with a skilled teacher.
Date: Saturday 31 May 2008
Venue: Canberra Baptist Church Hall, Currie Crescent, Kingston ACT
Beginner/Intermediate: 10-11.30am
Intermediate/Advanced: 12-1.30pm
African Dancing: 2.30-4pm
Fees:
$30 per workshop
$50 for two workshops
$70 for all three workshops
$5 for drum hire OR BYO
To view the workshop flyer CLICK HERE
Places are strictly limited. To register, email kate@drumeffect.com
.au
OR
hayley@teambeat.com
.au