Class #1 Review

Class notes from October 11th

Please feel free to post questions or observations below as a comment.

Dum, Tek and Ka

See tips on Practicing Good Form and Coordination Practice. 

Frame drummers, also check out Joshua Levin's videos on playing the frame drum while seated and while standing. 

Doumbek players, take a look at Alex Spurkel's videos on playing the Dum, the Tek, and the the Ka (what he calls "Caa")

Beladi

1...2...3...4...
D.D...T.D...t... Home (listen)
D.D.T.k.D.k.T... Walking (listen)

See tips on Learning a New Rhythm or Variation


NWR Cues

“Show Me One” - Ask for the location of the first beat of the cycle. Other ensemble mates will call out “1” at the appropriate spot in time
“Count #” – Stop playing for designated number of pulses
“Go Home” – Return to the core unembellished structure of the rhythm
“Break” - Stop playing for the duration of the current cycle
“Cut” - An abrupt ending at the end of the current cycle
“Match Me” - Play what I am playing
“Sail In” – Quietly begin and slowly increase volume
“Sup” - Slowly increase tempo
“Slowit” - Slowly decrease tempo
“Level up” – Slowly increase volume
“Level Down” – Slowly decrease volume
“Steady” - Hold the current temp / volume indefinitely