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AAS349 WEST AFRICAN DRUMMING ENSE | 1 - Credit Hours

Subject Code

AAS

Course Number

349

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