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INTRODUCTION TO WEST AFRICAN DRUMMING
Country - Partner Institution - Programs:	Ghana - University of Ghana, Legon - 'Univ. of Ghana'
UC Course Subject	Music Dance
Number & Suffix:	16 B
Full UC Title:	INTRODUCTION TO WEST AFRICAN DRUMMING
Transcript Title:	TRAD DRUMMING 2
UC QTR Units - Division:	4.0 - Lower Division
Course Description:	This course covers basic drumming techniques of West Africa, particularly Ghanaian drum rhythms, focusing on Agbadza rhythms from the Volta region. Students learn to play main and supporting rhythms of the sogo drum, kidi drum, kagan drum, the axaste rattle, and the gakogui bell. In addition to drumming instruction there are descriptive lectures on the cultural, social, and religious uses of drumming in west Africa.
Language of Instruction:	English
Partner Title:	TRADITIONAL DRUMMING 2
Partner University Department:	Performing Arts
Partner University Course Number:	DANC342