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Mastering African Drums: Engaging Patterns for Jemba and Agogo Bells

Dive into the vibrant world of African drumming with our engaging rhythm patterns for the Jemba and Agogo bells. This resource guides you through the first and second drum patterns, featuring interactive group activities and a call-and-response format. Participants will play in a circle, distinguishing between Jemba and Agogo instruments while learning how to maintain rhythm and timing. Perfect for educators, musicians, and enthusiasts seeking to expand their rhythmic skills. Get ready to explore the joyful culture of African beats!

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Mastering African Drums: Engaging Patterns for Jemba and Agogo Bells

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  1. Rhythm and African Beats 8

  2. Reminder of FIRST drum pattern Jemba RIM MIDDLE RIM 1 X X X X X X X X X 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Agogo Bells 2 X X X X 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

  3. Reminder of SECOND drum pattern Jemba RIM MIDDLE RIMMIDDLE RIM MIDDLE RIM MIDDLE 1 X X X X X X X X X X X X 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Agogo Bells 2 X X X X 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 • Sit in a circle and give everyone a number 1 or 2. • All the number 1s to receive a Jemba (drum) • All the number 2s to receive a large tin (agogo bells)

  4. Call to FIRST pattern 1 X X X X X XX X X 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Are you - rea - dy - to play -YES WE ARE - - - X X X X X XX X X 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Are you - rea - dy - to play -YES WE ARE - A - ND X X X X X X X X X 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

  5. Call to SECOND pattern 1 X X X X X XX X X 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Are you - rea - dy - to play -YES WE ARE - - - X X X X X XX X X 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Are you - rea - dy - to play -YES WE ARE - A - ND RIM MIDDLE RIMMIDDLE RIM MIDDLE RIM MIDDLE X X X X X X X X X X X X 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

  6. How to stop 1 2 3 4 5 Jemba RIM MIDDLE RIMMIDDLE RIM MIDDLE RIM MIDDLE 1 X X X X X X X X X X X X 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 S T T O P 1 2 3 4 5 Agogo Bells S T T O P 2 X X X X 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 • As you are playing you will hear 4 strikes of the agogo. • You need to practise stopping on the fifth strike.

  7. Performance • CALL TO DRUMMING AND RESPONSE X 2, • ALL TO PLAY PATTERN 1 • 4 BEATS THEN STOP, • CALL TO DRUMMING AND RESPONSE X 2, • ALL TO PLAY PATTERN 2 • 4 BEATS THEN STOP, • CALL TO DRUMMING AND RESPONSE X 2, • SPLIT (HALF TO PLAY P1 HALF TO P2) • 4 BEATS THEN STOP, • CALL TO DRUMMING AND RESPONSE X 2 • ALL FINISH AND REMAIN SILENT FOR ENDING.

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