African Drum Class
West African Drum Class
Come to our Tuesday night drum class, meet cool people and learn a skill to share with friends.
Learn West African rhythms
Learn how to play a tone, slap, and bass
Learn how to put “hand patterns” together creating multi-layered rhythms
All levels welcome, $5 per class.
Tuesday night African drum class is held weekly 7.15 – 9.15 pm at Deaf Hall, 232a Armagh St, near the corner of Armagh and Madras St in central Christchurch. map is here . There are some drums available to borrow for the night.
Call Jeff at 357 2217 or email for more information
For the hand drummer who wants to learn more, Doug Brush teaches an advanced West African drum class on Monday nights, 8.00 – 10 pm at Club Havana, 52 Princess St in Christchurch near Tower Junction Shopping Centre. $15
In order to come to the Monday night advanced drum class, you will need to bring a drum to play.
Can’t make either of the drum classes? Get started drumming with heaps of information at the djembefola forum
Or download the breaks, accompaniments, and notation for 50 rhythms at
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Hi dude!!! i really enyojed last night, I was a bit shy and accidentally i sitted close to you, that made me feel even more shy because everybody was looking at you all the time!!hehehe!!
It´s a shame leaving christchurch on 17th November, but I will work hard at your classes to improve my drumming skills!!!thanks a lot for the mali djembe, it sounds more than great!!see you tonight then!!