African drums and rhythms Sheet

African drums and rhythms Sheet Africa is a continent of rhythm and dance. Before being colonized by European nations in the 17th and 18th centuries, is divided into various empires and kingdoms. Each has its own traditions, songs and drums. The Djembe (JEM-bay) was the drum of the Mandinka people, Mali, West Africa great empire of the 12th century, situated in today's countries of Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Côte d 'Ivoire, Senegal and Gambia. It became the most played of all African instruments. Today, as before, is used to celebrate important moments in people's lives, such as baptisms, weddings, full moons, harvests, etc., and through the popularity of the music world, which is spreading the use of a daily basis. The Djembe is a "cup"-shaped drum with the skin (usually goat) stretched over one end. E 'played with the hands, as part of a group of drums. The other battery in this group are cylindrical and the heads of leather. He played with a big stick, is available in three sizes and are called the kenkeni (the smallest and highest), the sangban (center) and dundunba (largest and lowest). A bell is played at the same time, the complete set. Traditional rhythms of West Africa are typically "polyrhythm." This means that there are 4 or 5, sometimes 6 or 7 different parts that go together to make every beat, and are often accompanied by songs and dances. Most of the rhythms played on certain occasions, some of which are forms of dance - some are played only at football matches! The rhythms are Kakilambe, Liberté, Dimbadun, Soko, Soca, Koukou, rhumb Africa Tiriba, Babobo, Yankadi, Kpanlogo, Yole, Cassa, Sorsonet, Mandiani, Doundounba, Fang, Diagbe, Fankani, Marakadon, Soli, Abandon. - There is much to lea, to see! Other drums of Africa are: SABAR, Bougarabou, Frontonfrom, Atumpan, Apentema, apetito, Bobo, Brek, Atsimevu, Sogo, Kidi, Kagan, Kroboto, Totodzi, Kpanlogo, Oslama, Kete, Kurukutu, Sakara, Togo, Bada, and Talking Tambores Bata. For more information on the drum circles, click to visit the natural flow Drum Circles Page. How to play the djembe. There are three notes played on the djembe. 1) BASS, played with the palms in the center of the drum - a deep "boom" sound. 2) The tone, played with the bottom pads of the fingers towards the edge of drumskin, fingers extended - a "thick" note. 3) The SLAP, played by striking the edge of the drum with the palm of the hand and fingers can "flap" in drumskin - a strong, dry, cracking "sound. Like the tone, this requires a little 'time to get right. Most weste djembe rhythms are a combination of these three notes. The arm is bent at the elbow and wrist. This gives you more power and more control. Do not forget to take rings off first! The call is played by the lead djembe player. As the name suggests, appeals to all in the rhythm, which indicates the beginning and the speed should play. It 'used to get the song to an end, and, sometimes, to achieve a breakthrough in mid-song. The other thing to consider is the rate that can change drastically during the song. In general, you start slowly and speed, either gradually or at a designated point. This is called? chauffement (literally "heat") and may result in some very fast towards the end game! Above all, the most important African Drumming is fun. You hardly ever see someone playing the drums, without a big smile on his face. It 'something you can do on their own or in a group (or "ring"), aloud or silent, fast or slow - it does not matter. Once the gift to play, do not want to stop. And the more you play, you get the best. So much fun! Rhythm Notation. Traditionally, the rhythms of West Africa have been transmitted from generation to generation by word of mouth. More recently, various forms of writing models have been created. All show the order of the different notes are played, but my favorite, and the use by hand. If you're left-handed, left to right change. Here's an example. Rhumb Africa. B - The right hand of which the letter S - T in the left hand - right ringtone t - S tone left - right smack s - left slap x - x 1 Gap Djembe b T t B x S x B x B x T t S djembe 2 x S xxsxxxxs SS s S s T t Dunduns - Only Dundunba and Sangban in this song. D - S Dundunba - Sangban ☺ - Bell D xxx S x S x D xxx S x S x Bell xx xxx ☺ ☺ ☺ ☺ ☺ ☺ ☺ ☺ x xx Call - Djembe s S x S x S x S xsttttxx Simon Pieces GC / or Northfield Bungalow Faham Lane Langton Green Tunbridge Wells TN3 0DJ 01892 862452 07905 469295 simon.spare @ virgin.net