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African Drumming - MUS230
This unit is a practical and theoretical unit in the ensemble drumming of West Africa, which investigates three different traditions from Ghana. Participants receive direct hands-on tuition in these traditions from an experienced practitioner, and where possible, on authentic instruments. The unit focuses strongly on interlocking networks of simple support parts, which combine to create complex and sophisticated rhythmic structures, and further investigates the phenomena of polyrhythm, polymetre and rhythmic ambiguity in African drumming. The unit considers the instruments of the ensembles, the social role and value of the drumming, and it also looks at certain extra-musical considerations, such as dance, language, and ritual, and how these influence the music. Reading and theoretical work are required, including transcription of given rhythms.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| When Offered: | S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day S3 External - Session 3, December 2013 - February 2014, External (On-campus dates: 18-20 December 2013 and 6-9 January 2014) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Mr Tony Lewis |
| Prerequisites: |
15cp or MUS229 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Media, Music, Communication and Cultural Studies Faculty of Arts |
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