Drumset to Accompany Marimbas and Zimbabwean Afro-Pop Bands
Scott Mast
#3 Fri. 3:30-5:30 pm
Learn basic drumset accompaniment for marimba music, using bass drum, snare drum, hi-hats, and ride cymbal. Tom-toms may be included for increased melodic component for experienced students.
Level: All
Class Limit: 10
Materials: Bring drumsticks. If you can, bring a drumset or part of one. Taping OK.

Jiti Drumming
Musekiwa Chingodza
#2 Fri. 1-3 pm
Traditional Jiti drumming lines from Musekiwa’s village in Murewa will be taught. After learning the basic lines, the class will learn to fit the various parts together with hosho to accompany Jiti singing. A simple Jiti song will be taught in addition to the music, to give participants the full feeling of how Jiti music sounds; however, the main emphasis will be on drumming.
Level: Beginning/Intermediate
Class Limit: 25
Materials: Bring a drum. Audio taping OK.

Mbakumba Drumming
Chris Berry
#7 Sun. 9:45-11:15 am
Students will learn a new version of the Mbakumba rhythm, with several different accompaniments.
Level: Intermediate
Class Limit: 30
Materials: Bring a hand drum. Audio taping OK.

Mhande Drumming
Musekiwa Chingodza
#1 Fri. 10:30-11:30 am
Review basic Mhande drum parts, and then explore variations to enhance these parts.
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: You must have basic knowledge of the Mhande parts or previous experience in a Mhande drumming class.
Class Limit: 25
Materials: Bring a drum. Audio taping OK.

Tonga Drumming: Ngosi
Chris Berry
#4 Sat. 9-10 am
Students will learn a rhythm called Ngosi from the Tonga people of Zimbabwe.
Level: Advanced
Class Limit: 15
Materials: Bring a drum and a pair of drumsticks. Audio taping OK.