the combination of two or more different rhythms at the same time

a featured part of a composition played by one person, where the player makes up the rhythm on the spot

three notes played in the time it normally takes to play two

Warabadon - Échauffement Video

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Warabadon - Échauffement Structure Video

Warabadon - Tempo Change Video

Warabadon - Solos Video

Warabadon - Task B Solos Improvisation Video

Warabadon - structure and solo parts

Music

Context and technique in West African drumming

Kuku - djembe and dundun parts

Kuku - structure and solo parts

Warabadon - djembe and dundun parts

Composing in a Kuku or Warabadon style

Pupils are introduced to drumming from the regions of West Africa, performing as an ensemble and developing their understanding of djembe technique, the structure and musical conventions of the music, how rhythm and tempo are used to create excitement and the culture connected with the music.

Djembe drumming and rhythms from the regions of West Africa

In what context is the Warabadon rhythm usually played?

The combination of 2 or more different rhythms at the same time is called a {{}}

A short phrase to break up the main rhythms is called a {{}}

What is a featured part of a composition played by one person, where the player makes up the rhythm on the spot?

Three notes played in a beat where normally two would be played is a {{}}

In compound time, a beat is divided into groups of {{}}

How many different sounds does the Djembe make?

What is the term for creating music on the spot?

Play two hands very close together, the second note is louder.

Play two notes louder, at exactly the same time.

What is a flam (represented by ‘F’ in the notation)?

Which of these dundun parts is usually the most syncopated?

A featured part of a composition played by one person, and often improvised is a {{}}

Exit Quiz

In what context is the Warabadon rhythm usually played?