Unusual Rhythms of the East
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In this workshop, Emam focuses on the unusual rhythms used in India,
the Middle East and Eastern Europe. The rhythms used in these regions
are quite different from the everyday 4/4 rhythms heard in the West.
Here, the participants learn a very simple, yet methodical approach to
understanding and playing these Unusual Rhythms. They will understand
and be able to play rhythm cycles of 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14 and 15 beats.
Intended for all levels and all instruments. Participants are not required
to have an instrument. All the principals in this class can be learned by vocalization.
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Basic Rhythm
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An introductory workshop focusing on technique for hand drums and basic
rhythmic principals. This is a beginner class for those who want to learn
to play a hand percussion instrument. All participants must have an
instrument of their choice.
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Advance Rhythm
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This is a workshop intended for musicians only. It is an advanced version
of the first two workshops with much more focus on actual playing and improvisation.
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Beginner Tabla
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An introductory level tabla class intended for those who wish to learn
to play tabla (classical drums of North India). Emam teaches the basic
techniques of tabla and rhythmic principals behind the instrument.
All participants must have their own set of tabla drums.
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Intermediate Tabla
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A tabla class for those who have studied tabla for at least six months to one year.
In this workshop, Emam focuses on some basic compositions for tabla (Kaida)
as well as correcting the participants' technique. All participants must have
their own set of tabla drums.
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Advanced Tabla
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This is an advanced tabla class for those with a minimum of two to three
years of tabla playing experience. Here, the student learns more advanced
compositions for tabla, and how to improvise, create variations and perform
as an accompanist. All participants must have their own set of tabla drums.
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Indian Music Appreciation
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An introductory lecture/demonstration type of workshop which introduces
the basic concepts behind Indian Classical Music with various examples/samples
of the music. Indian classical music consists of two aspects: Tala and Raga.
This workshop explores the principal behind each aspect and gives examples
for each. This class does not require any previous musical training.
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Sacred Rhythms and Music
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This workshop introduces the participants to Sacred Chants and rhythms used
in India and the Middle East. Kirtan (chanting) is a very important aspect
of spiritual life. Devotional songs are used to tune one self to the divine through singing.
In the Middle East, Zikr and singing of the divine names are an old tradition
amongst the Sufi practitioners. In this workshop both of these traditions are
explored and experienced. This class does not require any previous musical training.
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Introduction to World Fusion Music
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World Fusion Music is the result of coming together of two or more musical
traditions and instruments. This class describes and gives examples of various
types of World Fusion Music. Includes creation of music in the workshop.
This class does not require any previous musical training, however, those
participants who have musical training, and play an instrument, will join
in the creation of the music.
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