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Just a quick note to let you know that we are starting up the next session of ASUW percussion classes. Based on your feedback, I’m taking a new approach for these classes and have rolled the three concepts that are fundamental to hand drum playing – technique, independence, and endurance – into one curriculum that introduces them via my favorite musical form, Afro-Cuban drumming. The class is entitled “Afro-Cuban Rhythms and Independence” and a brief description is shown below.
Two sessions are available: Thursday evenings from 6:00-7:30pm, starting April 15, 2004 and Saturday mornings from 11:00am-12:30pm, starting April 17th. Please call me at (206) 276-6401 if you are interested in signing up for either of these sessions.
As always, thank you for your interest and support. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,
Arturo Rodriguez
Afro-Cuban Rhythms and Independence – course description
Mechanical independence is fundamental to playing drums – the ability to isolate hands, feet, and voice into independent yet interdependent entities. Improving independence enhances one’s ability to assimilate rhythms in music and opens up your creative ear. This course is arranged as a series of progressive exercises that teach such independence while also introducing students to the beautiful traditional music of Afro-Cuban culture. Musical genres and styles covered include bembe, macuta, macuta, palo, yuka, iyesa, rumba guaguanco, rumba yambu, rumba columbia, comparsa, mozambiqué, guarapanchangeo, bata, son (cha-cha, son montuno, mambo, etc.), and finally moving into contemporary music styles including pilon, songo, and timba.
Students set their own personal goals and pace for the duration of their attendance. Beginning students are given foundation instruction and start off by learning how to coordinate their body parts (hands, feet, and voice) into the rhythmic ensemble. As they advance, they will move into basic instrumentation, learning different instruments and their rhythmic role in the ensemble. Intermediate students will hold the rhythmic foundation for the class, stressing the importance of being able to stay in time and “groove” no matter what’s going on around them. Advanced students will explore moving into and out of the “pocket,” practicing their soloing techniques and gaining greater confidence in their playing ability. Students who wish to may work toward the goal of performing with the instructor in a public setting.
Just a quick note to let you know that we are starting up the next session of ASUW percussion classes. Based on your feedback, I’m taking a new approach for these classes and have rolled the three concepts that are fundamental to hand drum playing – technique, independence, and endurance – into one curriculum that introduces them via my favorite musical form, Afro-Cuban drumming. The class is entitled “Afro-Cuban Rhythms and Independence” and a brief description is shown below.
Two sessions are available: Thursday evenings from 6:00-7:30pm, starting April 15, 2004 and Saturday mornings from 11:00am-12:30pm, starting April 17th. Please call me at (206) 276-6401 if you are interested in signing up for either of these sessions.
As always, thank you for your interest and support. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,
Arturo Rodriguez
Afro-Cuban Rhythms and Independence – course description
Mechanical independence is fundamental to playing drums – the ability to isolate hands, feet, and voice into independent yet interdependent entities. Improving independence enhances one’s ability to assimilate rhythms in music and opens up your creative ear. This course is arranged as a series of progressive exercises that teach such independence while also introducing students to the beautiful traditional music of Afro-Cuban culture. Musical genres and styles covered include bembe, macuta, macuta, palo, yuka, iyesa, rumba guaguanco, rumba yambu, rumba columbia, comparsa, mozambiqué, guarapanchangeo, bata, son (cha-cha, son montuno, mambo, etc.), and finally moving into contemporary music styles including pilon, songo, and timba.
Students set their own personal goals and pace for the duration of their attendance. Beginning students are given foundation instruction and start off by learning how to coordinate their body parts (hands, feet, and voice) into the rhythmic ensemble. As they advance, they will move into basic instrumentation, learning different instruments and their rhythmic role in the ensemble. Intermediate students will hold the rhythmic foundation for the class, stressing the importance of being able to stay in time and “groove” no matter what’s going on around them. Advanced students will explore moving into and out of the “pocket,” practicing their soloing techniques and gaining greater confidence in their playing ability. Students who wish to may work toward the goal of performing with the instructor in a public setting.
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