Music
"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything."
From music therapy to private instrument lessons, explore new or favorite musical outlets at Bucks.
LIVE ONLINE FALL CLASSES
For more information or to register contact the registration office at 215-968-8409 or coned@bucks.edu
GUITAR FOR THE ADULT BEGINNER RMUSC 1168 C01
6/7 - 8/2 6-7 pm
The less experienced you are the better! Learn to play chords and simple strumming patterns as well as easy blues scales and get started playing the guitar. In just eight weeks you will learn how to play some simple songs such as “Back In Black” by AC/DC, “Bad Moon Rising” by CCR, or “Iron Man” by Black Sabbath. No experience reading music necessary! Must provide own guitar.
PLAYING THE DJEMBE DRUM - LEVEL I - Live Online RMUSC 1194 C01
6/8 - 7/15 6 - 7:30 pm
The Tradition of Rhythms of West Africa
Study with Master Drummer, Jim Davidson trained in Mandingue style.
The Djembe drum is the very popular goblet shaped hand-drum from West Africa. This class will start with the basics of hand drumming stressing technique and clarity of notes. We play multi part African rhythms where each drum plays a different pattern. Together the drummers create rich and interesting percussion music. The most important skill learned is listening to the other instruments and keeping in time, playing together. Playing in a tight drum circle is a transcendent experience and lots of fun with many proven health benefits. Drums are also available for purchase and the rental fee can be applied.
With over 20 years of experience, Jim brings his talents as a teacher, and is trained in the Mandingue-style of African drumming as taught by Mamady Keïta from Guinea Africa. You will meet with Jim and other students in this on-line course which has been developed to surmount the difficulties of Internet time delays. You will learn the basics of hand drumming using the Djembe drum. The course will offer the following:
1. Basic African Djembe drum skills; Bass, Tone, Slap and handing patterns
2. Traditional Call and Response teaching techniques
3. Short YouTube videos I produce; designed to practice synchronized playing, monitored by the teacher. Headset or earbuds with microphone are required to avoid echoes.
4. Down-loadable text hand-outs with African rhythm scores, technique and time signatures.
Students who don’t have a Djembe can rent one for the 6-week class for a fee of $50. (11" head minimum) Drums are available for purchase and the rental fee can be applied. Rental Djembes can be picked up in Lambertville NJ and returned here after the course.
PLAYING THE DJEMBE DRUM LEVEL II - Live Online RMUSC 1198 C01
7/20 - 8/26 6 - 7:30 pm
The Tradition of Rhythms of West Africa
Study with Master Drummer, Jim Davidson trained in Mandingue style.
This class builds on "Playing the Djembe Drum, the Traditional Rhythms of West Africa." We strengthen the skills learned in the first section and add more advanced rhythms and techniques including: Echauffement variations, call variations, bell parts, and smoothly moving between rhythm parts.
With over 20 years of experience, Jim brings his talents as a teacher, and is trained in the Mandingue-style of African drumming as taught by Mamady Keïta from Guinea Africa. You will meet with Jim and other students in this on-line course which has been developed to surmount the difficulties of Internet time delays. You will learn the basics of hand drumming using the Djembe drum. The course will offer the following:
1. Basic African Djembe drum skills; Bass, Tone, Slap and handing patterns
2. Traditional Call and Response teaching techniques
3. Short YouTube videos I produce; designed to practice synchronized playing, monitored by the teacher. Headset or earbuds with microphone are required to avoid echoes.
4. Down-loadable text hand-outs with African rhythm scores, technique and time signatures.
Students who don’t have a Djembe can rent one for the 6-week class for a fee of $50. (11" head minimum) Drums are available for purchase and the rental fee can be applied. Rental Djembes can be picked up in Lambertville NJ and returned here after the course.