2010 Course Handbook
MUS854: West African Drumming
This is a practical hands on unit in the ensemble drumming of West Africa. It will focus strongly on interlocking networks of simple support parts that combine to create complex and sophisticated rhythms. The unit also aims to equip the student to perform selected items from the drum ensemble repertoire of these traditions.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | 3 |
| When Offered: | D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year |
| Staff Contact: | Dr Adrian McNeil |
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| Unit Designations: | -- |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
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Department of Media, Music, Communication and Cultural Studies Faculty of Arts |