West African Drumming - Sheet1 Flashcards
What are the primary types of drums used in West African drumming?
The primary types of drums used in West African drumming are the djembe, dunun, and talking drum.
What is the role of the djembe drum in West African drumming?
The djembe drum is a versatile drum that is known for its ability to produce a wide range of tones. It is often used to lead the rhythm and provide the melodic and solo elements in West African drumming ensembles.
What is call-and-response in drumming?
Call-and-response is when one drummer plays a phrase (the “call”) and then the rest of the group responds with a different phrase (the “response”). It’s like a musical conversation that makes everyone feel involved.
What drums are commonly used in West African drumming?
Djembe & talking drum.
What are the 3 ways you can play the Djembe?
Bass: Hit the center for a deep sound. Tone: Strike near the edge for a clearer sound. Slap: Use a quick flick of the fingers for a sharp sound.
Name the percussive instrument that is played by moving, hitting and playing the beads around the edge of the instrument?
Shekere
Describe what this instrument is and how to play it - The Shekere
The shekere is a percussion instrument consisting of a dried gourd with beads in a net, covering the gourd.
What rhythmic features is African drumming based on?
Polyrhythms, Cross Rhythms, Syncopation
What are ross rhythms, polyrhythms, and syncopation?
Rhythmic features
What is a polyrhythm?
Polyrhythms – where lots of different rhythms are played together in different layers.
What is a cross rhythm?
different rhythms are heard that ‘cross’ over each other. For example. they are potentially being played in a different time signature.
What is syncopation?
Where the rhythm is ‘off the beat’
What is the main family of instruments used in African drumming?
Percussion
What is the mian feature of a talking drum?
The strings can be squeezed & released to change the pitch
Name the leader of an african drumming ensemble?
Djembefola
