Drum Gahu: The Rhythms of West African Drumming provides a unique approach to the study of African music. Concentrating on the traditional performance piece Gahu, the author gives step-by-step instructions in principles of West African rhythm. Chapter 1 - Introduction - Discusses the cultural setting of Gahu. Chapter 2 - The Time - Establishes the fundamental rhythm of Gahu. Chapter 3 - The Response - Presents the middle layer of Gahu's three part texture. Chapter 4 - The Call - Provides unprecedented, detailed instruction in lead drum playing. Chapter 5 - Conclusion - Discusses the role of Gahu in the emergent universal culture of man.
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For both the player and the scholar,
By keithaleo@flaphil.com (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Drum Gahu!: A Systematic Method for an African Percussion Piece (Paperback)
Drum Gahu is another marvel produced by the leader of Ewe drumming in this country, David Locke. Locke systematicly takes the reader through the patterns, playing techniques, and descriptions of each instrument; the bell, the rattle, kagan, kidi, sogo, and the master drum. In addition, he provides the reader with execises for the playing of these instruments. The text is easy to read, but the musical notation is a bit small. I highly recommend buying the Drum Gahu tapes that are available. The tapes are of Locke performing most of the musical examples in the book. It also has an excerpt of Gahu being performed in Africa; the real thing! I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in learning about Ewe drumming, and to anyone interested in learning to play Gahu.
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