Archive for Techniques
Introduction to Darabouka III: Carolyn Koebel
The third video in a set of three.
Video: Introduction to Darabuka #1
Here is the first in a video series of 3.
Video: Introduction to Axatse Technique
A video recorded at this year’s Great Lakes Regional AMTA conference. Enjoy!
5 Notes That Changed the World
Who knew 5 little notes were so important?
Rhythmic Acuity Part III: Orientation
A rhythmic phrase that cycles over and over again is like an old-fashioned merry-go-round. Orientation is an awareness of how not only to grab onto one “ring” within a rhythmic phrase, but any of the “rings” (notes) within the cycle.
Rhythmic Acuity Pt. 2: Fortitude
We’ve all been in that situation where we are tapping our toe along to a jazz solo (or to some other music style solo), and all of a sudden, we realize that we might not be tapping on the beat we thought we were. This is a description of fortitude, and how it relates to rhythmic acuity.
Rhythmic Acuity: What is it?
The Rhythmic Acuity Measurement Scale, or RAMS, is a tool that assesses one’s current level of rhythmic acuity in nine different developmental categories. RAMS initially seeks to play a role in helping therapists to develop our own rhythmic acuity.
A Taxonomy of Drumming Experiences
Here is a way to categorize and organize the ways we approach using percussion.
