Middle Eastern Drum Rhythms for Everyone in Newark, DE
1 day drum rhythm workshop
Friday, February 19th, 6:30-8:30pm (one day workshop) At the Newark Arts Alliance: 276 E. Main St, 19711. Ages 14 to Adult.
Taught by Rebecca. Learn to recognize and play basic Middle Eastern rhythms. The class will teach basic rhythms such as Baladi, Chifitelli and Malfuf, which can be, used in drum circles as well as at Middle Eastern belly dance events.
Students will practice with drums and other instruments, as well as clapping. We will also listen to some recorded music and pick out the rhythm used.
Bring any percussion instrument, or a melody instrument you know well. No previous music training is needed. There will be printed information and some drums to borrow.
You must register in advance for this class. $18 Members/$20 Non-Members
Contact the NAA:
- http://www.newarkartsalliance.org/
- Phone: 302-266-7266
- E-mail: info@newarkartsalliance.org
4th Friday Drum Circle
Drum circle/Music jam meeting in Newark DE.
Calling all drummers
The Newark Arts Alliance is sponsoring a free informal drum circle (usually) on the fourth Friday of every month. Response was great for the first month. This has become a monthly event. Note that the Newark Arts Alliance is in Market East Plaza on Main Street Newark, Delaware.
For the last 1-2 circles of the year we often switch to the 3rd Fridays. Then there are other NAA events on the 4th Fridays, just not only drumming. We sure to check those out at: 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
Drum and Dance Dinner in Newark, DE
Drum circle/Music jam for December
Calling all drummers, dancers, and those interested in Middle Eastern Music
The Newark Arts Alliance was full of Holiday crafts in December. So the drum circle moved. Turn out was great. Thanks for everyone who came.
Saturday 12/19 01/02/2010, in the evening 5 pm - 9 pm, at one of the local churches in
Newark, that is interested in also starting a drum circle. Contact
Lorelei for the exact locations. We hope to hold this again in the future.
Drum and Dance dinner was at a slightly larger space than the regular circle, so we do have room for dancers. Hip scarves and coin belts encouraged. Children are again welcome, with their parents. We also will have pot luck dinner. Please plan to bring a dish or beverage to share. We will have lots of live music. Bring any instrument and come jam with us. We will drum, and we will try some middle eastern songs. We will have sheet music and drum rhythm information sheets to borrow.
Suggested donation: $5
No advance registration is needed. Info: Lorelei.dancer@gmail.com
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