This course is designed for djembe drummers wishing to expand their repertoire. Fana Soro of the Ivory Coast will teach you to explore the importance of accompaniment, different rhythm breaks, and aspects of playing solo rhythm parts. Drums provided if necessary, please request a loan of a drum at registration. For those djembe drummers with significant experience, especially those who have mastered beginners and intermediate classes. More complex and challenging rhythms will be explored through this class with Fana Soro.
Emphasis is on developing solo parts.
The first hour of these workshops will focus on teaching simple rhythms for beginner and intermediate levels, and the last half-hour will be an open drumming circle for all levels. Participants are encouraged to help lead the lantern procession along the seawall on the night of the solstice, Dec. 21. Fana Soro loves sharing the excitement of drumming with people. He has been playing drums professionally for many years. Following these 45 minute workshops, participants can interact with workshop instructors and experiment with the principles they have just learned.