Questions for African Drumming Reading
What are some of the instruments used in African drumming? What is their function or how are they used?
Instruments:
djimbe, doun doun, sangbe, kenkeni, rattles
What materials are used in each of their construction?
What are the playing techniques for the djembe?
What determines a drummer's posture?
How is the drum attached?
What are the call and the break? How are they used in playing drums?
What drum initiates the tempo and rhythm of the piece?
How are parts of a piece distributed among players?