World Percussion for Percussionists
Course Number
PSW-335
Description
In this course for percussion principals students focus on the development of basic techniques and sound production using the North African tar frame drum. The mathematical rhythm system from South India is explored to create phrases in 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 with an emphasis on independence, ankle bells, and spoken drum vocables. Rhythms and concepts will also be rendered using harmonic time.
Credits
2
Prerequisites
None
Required Of
None
Electable By
All percussion principals
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring
Location
Boston
Department
PERC
Course Chair
Yoron Israel
Taught By