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AAS349 WEST AFRICAN DRUMMING ENSE | 1 - Credit Hours
School of Arts and ScienceArts & Sciences
Subject Code
AAS
Course Number
349
Department(s)
Academic Level (Course Level)
Undergraduate
Course Title
WEST AFRICAN DRUMMING ENSEMBLE
Course Description
Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Introduction to traditional West African rhythms on djembes, dundun drums, and iron bells. Students explore cultural contexts and learn to give and respond to rhythmic signals, learn to play different rhythms simultaneously, and learn culturally and rhythmically appropriate improvisation techniques. Offered every semester.
Credit Hours Min
1
Lecture Hours Min
1