West African Drumming
By: Daniel DeSalles
History One of the oldest instruments in the world
Unity through drums in africa
African language compared to drumming
Drum circles
History Drum communication messages are not
languages alone
Drum communication is based on the Efrican language
East african drum patterns
Communication problems
Dun-Dun Communication through the dun-dun
Drum telepathy
European expeditions and the talking drums.
Traveled 4-5 miles.
Pitch is varied to mimic speech
Slave trade
Gahu Derived Anlo ewe people
Southeastern Ghana
Benin
Anlo ewe fisherman adopted this dance drumming style from Nigerian influences.
Literally translates to “ an airplane taking off”
Gahu Instrumentation
Gonkagwe- two tone iron bell
axatse -african gourd shaker
Boba drum Keader/master drum. Guides entire ensemble
Sogo drum Low pith, accompany drum
Kidi drum Medium pitch accomapny drum
Kagen drum High pitch accompany drum. Timeline
instrument
Djembe Traditionally played by men. Rare to see a
women playing it in Africa.
Goat skin drumhead
Goblet shape drum
Rope tune
Played with bare hand
Translates to everyone gather together in peace
Djembe
Attribution
http://www.african-drumming.co.uk/
http://www.dancedrummer.com/
http://wadabo.com/
http://www.ehow.com/about_5447619_african-drums.html
http://djembefola.com/drumming.php
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