Learn how to play Dgembe!
LESSONS INCLUDE LEARNING:
- Basic playing strokes for the Dgembe
- Extended playing strokes using Indian and Middle Eastern playing techniques.
- Learn traditional West African Ghanian polyrhythms and grooves
- Learn how to play the Gonqoukui, the Ghanian bell.
Marla teaching dgembe to her beautiful pregnant student, in Dubia!
You Will Also Learn…
- BASIC & EXTENDED TECHNIQUES:
Learn basic and extended techniques and the appropriate drum language for each drum.
- DRUMMING FUNDAMENTALS & PRACTICE SKILLS
Learn how to create a practice routine that produces results! We will learn Marla’s 3 part practice routine, that includes discipline, routine and lots of fun!
- SOLKATTU THEORY & EXERCISES:
Solkattu phrases and how to use it in your drumming playing – Plus, Solkattu exercises help build your sense of rhythm! (like eating your veggie)
- THE ART OF IMPROVISING:
Practical & fun applications to improvise in ANY meter (OMG I sooo love this topic) – using theory from traditional North and South Indian Drumming
- COMPOSING & NOTATING:
YES – there is a composer in everyone. Weather you are a seasoned musician or a newby, everyone has the creativity in them to create their own music. You will learn fun techniques to compose and notate for frame drums
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HOMEWORK
FUN Homework is given after every session
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TakaPaPa: MARLA’S PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP
All of Marla’s students are invited to join her private facebook page – where they can meet other drummers on the path.
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ONLINE STUDENT CONCERT
All of Marla’s students will be invited to participate in Marlas bi-yearly online concert (of course this is optional, but HIGHLY suggested – we would love to hear you drum!!!)
Maestro Percussionist Alfred Ladzekpo, one of Marla’s African Teacher from Calarts
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