The Art and Science of Drumming

6 credits · Undergraduate

This course will introduce students to the art and science of music using hand drums. The history of the instrument as well as cultural context and rhythmic structure will be discussed for various styles of drumming. A significant portion of the class will be practical, where students will be taught the rudiments of reading music and playing hand drums. This means that it will be necessary for each student to bring an approved hand drum to each class. CALENDAR NOTES: This course is for non-music majors only and cannot be counted as a credit in a Music degree program. FORMATS: Lecture | Lab