4th Friday Drum Circle
Drum
circle/Music jam meeting in Newark DE.
Calling all drummers.
First Drum circle of 2012 is Jan 27th.
The Newark Arts Alliance is sponsoring a free informal drum circle (usually) on the fourth Friday of every month. Note that the Newark Arts Alliance is in Market East Plaza on Main Street Newark, Delaware.
Be sure to check the NAA calendar for other events: http://www.newarkartsalliance.org/
This
event will be moderated by Lorelei. The focus will be primarily on
African and Mideast rhythms, but all drumming is welcome. Participants
are asked to bring a drum or other percussion instrument, and melody
instruments (such as flute, clarinet, etc.) are also invited. There can
also be dancing, if space permits. Children should be accompanied by
parents.
No
advance registration is needed. Donations for
the NAA will be solicited but not required. Info:
Lorelei.dancer@gmail.com or (302) 464-0392
www.newarkartsalliance.org
where to Buy Drums
- Middletown Music: 4380 Summit Bridge Road, Middletown, DE 19709
- Accent Music:
- 5810-A Kirkwood Hwy., Wilmington, DE 19808
- 4120 Concord Pike, Wilmington DE 19803
- Village Imports Fair Trade Store: 165 E Main St # 5, Newark, DE 19711
- Guitar Center:5141 Brandywine Parkway, Wilmington, DE
More about drum circles
Drum
circles are a relaxed event. Anyone is welcome to come and play along,
regardless of their experience with drums or particular rhythms.
Participants can clap along if they have no instrument and there are
none left to borrow. Those who know some rhythms generally lead,
keeping the rhythm steady, and the rest of the circle fills in and
follows the lead. The speed may get faster or slower, especially when a
session is winding down. Melody instruments can play dems/vamps,
following the rhythms with 1-2 notes. Some songs do go well with
certain rhythms, and sheet music is available to borrow for those.
Or download some from
www.bellydancesheetmusic.com