PAMU 204 - Intro to African Drumming

Description

Hours: Two hours lecture and two hours activity per week Description: Introductory course that uses an applied, hands-on approach to learning African drumming techniques relevant in traditional and contemporary drumming styles in West Africa. Explores diverse ceremonial and recreational music and fundamental elements in West African rhythm, melody, form, and structure. Employs traditional African oral learning methods, listening exercises, and music analysis through rehearsals, discussions, readings, and listening. Covers the construction and basic maintenance of African drums. No prior performing experience required.

Meeting Information

Info current as 5/17/2024
Days Times Room Meeting Dates Instructor
ARR Online 1/23/2021 - 5/28/2021 Raymond McNamara

Status: Closed
Class Number: 2005
Session: Regular Academic Session
Units: 3.00
Class Components: Activity
Career: Undergraduate
Dates: 1/23/2021 - 5/28/2021
Grading: Letter Grade

Class Availability

Information below is 24 hours old.
Enrollment Total: 22
Available Seats: 0
Wait List Capacity: 15
Wait List Total: 0

Enrollment Information

  • Lower Division
  • CS Numbers 7-14, 18-21
  • On Line
  • Repeat 2 times up to 6 units.

Notes

Participate on your own schedule, towards the goal of completing the assignments before the due dates. You will have the option of participating in real-time sessions with your instructor and peers, times TBD.