African Drumming Flashcards
1
Q
What is drumming used for?
A
Celebrate births
Weddings
Funerals
2
Q
Communication through drumming
A
Different events use different drumming patterns, so neighbouring villages can tell what’s going on just by listening
3
Q
How is it passed on?
A
Through aural tradition
4
Q
Different types of drums/instruments
A
Djembes - goblet shaped drum, played by hand
Dundun - Large, double headed drum. Played using a stick. Horizontal
Agogo Bell - Can create low and high pitches
Talking drum - Played with hooked stick, a master drummer can replicate the sound of human speech and communicate messages
5
Q
Master Drummer
A
Controls dynamics and tempo
Gives signals to show the structure
Leads call and response
Keep audience engaged
6
Q
What rhythms does african drumming use
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