Carol Helble
Carol Helble
african basically drums hands learning patterns playing songs
Right now we are basically learning African and Afro-Cuban rhythms. We are not really playing songs yet. We are playing rhythm, patterns and complements. Right now, we are just getting our hands on the drums to get used to the idea.
african class culture glimpse music oral south students taught tradition
This class is taught in an oral tradition like African and South American music is taught. The students don't necessarily have to read music to play this. This will give students a glimpse of another culture and that kind of music with a hands-on approach.
arrived drums hands signing students whenever
Students were a little apprehensive signing up (for the class) because they didn't know what they were getting into. Whenever the drums arrived and they got their hands on them, they were hooked.
class thrilled
I'm thrilled with this opportunity. I'm the only percussionist that I know that has a class like this.
add advanced african along eventually goes players playing sing type
Eventually we want to add some type of choreography that goes along with playing and some singing. Like in the African tradition, only the most advanced players play and sing at the same time.