Beginner West African Drumming
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Weekly: September 10 to October 29
Location: Penticton Recreation Centre, Rm 4.
Address: 325 Power St, Penticton, BC
Time: 7 pm - 8 pm
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Beginner West African Drumming
:: Beginner West African Drumming :: Fall/Winter 2019-20 :: Penticton
• Learn to play traditional West African rhythms on the djembe (a goblet-shaped hand drum).
• This introductory series is aimed at complete beginners. It will teach you how to play the three basic sounds, develop a sense of rhythm, and play authentic West African rhythms in a group setting. Later in the series, dunduns (bass drums played with a stick) may be introduced to complete the musical ensemble.
• Next sessions:
Sep 10 - Oct 29 (Eight Lessons)
• Time: Tuesday evenings: 7-8 pm
• Location: Penticton Recreation Centre, 325 Power St in Meeting Room 4
• Loaner djembes are available for the first ten registrants. Participants are welcome to bring their own djembe* as well (please let staff know when you register so that the loaner drum can be assigned to someone else).
*djembes only please; other types of hand drums are not suitable
• Instructor: Drew Makepeace.
• For more info contact Penticton Rec Centre at 250-490-2426, or in person at the front desk, or online at https://www.penticton.ca/EN/main/community/parks-trails-beaches/community-centre/registration.html .
• See page 62 of the Recreation Guide for more details.
Penticton Recreation Centre, Rm 4. 325 Power St, Penticton, BC
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:: Beginner West African Drumming :: Fall/Winter 2019-20 :: Penticton
• Learn to play traditional West African rhythms on the djembe (a goblet-shaped hand drum).
• This introductory series is aimed at complete beginners. It will teach you how to play the three basic sounds, develop a sense of rhythm, and play authentic West African rhythms in a group setting. Later in the series, dunduns (bass drums played with a stick) may be introduced to complete the musical ensemble.
• Next sessions:
Sep 10 - Oct 29 (Eight Lessons)
• Time: Tuesday evenings: 7-8 pm
• Location: Penticton Recreation Centre, 325 Power St in Meeting Room 4
• Loaner djembes are available for the first ten registrants. Participants are welcome to bring their own djembe* as well (please let staff know when you register so that the loaner drum can be assigned to someone else).
*djembes only please; other types of hand drums are not suitable
• Instructor: Drew Makepeace.
• For more info contact Penticton Rec Centre at 250-490-2426, or in person at the front desk, or online at https://www.penticton.ca/EN/main/community/parks-trails-beaches/community-centre/registration.html .
• See page 62 of the Recreation Guide for more details.
