Advanced Rhythmic Techniques for Performers
Offered - Fall
Course number - PFET-P211
A lab workshop specially designed to improve performers' understanding and mastery of different rhythmic concepts and their application on their instrument into various musical contexts. The students will learn percussion and speaking rhythms, which they will later apply on their own instrument. The course material will be based on different rhythmic approaches based on techniques applied in different cultures around the world, including: African, Indian, and Latin rhythmic systems and vocabulary. The workshop environment will be used to give the students practical examples of rhythmic concepts using prepared literature, specific compositions, audio tracks, and video material. They will practice performing these rhythms both individually and as a group.
Credits: 2
Course Chair: Allan Chase
Prerequisites: Overall ensemble rating 3
Required of: None
Electable by: All