Ghana CommunityDjembe drumming

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=3 height=90 BGCOLOR="#006699" TEXT="#080000" background="063a6553.jpg"> <div> <B><meta name="google-site-verification" content="fSUKr301uo-gDwjWy86JoDJntKK0IGM6itmGN4A7ZQE" /><meta name="description" content=" Drumming days, short breaks and tours. learn Kpanlogo and Djembe in Ghana's Volta region with royal drummers, dancers and singers."></B><B>Ghana CommunityDjembe drumming </B><B><meta name="keywords" content=" Drums, drumming, djembe, traditional rhythm kpanlogo, Krobo, Volta, Ghana culture, Arts Crafts community Fair Trade Tourism"></B></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=220 BGCOLOR="#FFCC66" TEXT="#080000"> <bR> <div> <B>Eleven day tour - </B><B>Itinerary</B></div> <div> Day 1: Meet at airport and transfer to hotel.</div> <div> <IMG SRC="1ba8c690.jpg" border=0 width="140" height="105" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  </div> <div> Day 2: Orientation on health, customs, and currency: morning tour of Accra, Ghana's capital: visit the National Museum to learn Ghana's history and culture: see drums being made by the beach at the Arts Centre. </div> <div> <IMG SRC="15e9f6a0.jpg" border=0 width="159" height="106" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> </div> <div> Days 3: Transfer to Volta Region.</div> <div> <IMG SRC="15aa26b0.jpg" border=0 width="162" height="107" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Day 4-9: Drum, dance and sing, with optional day trips to see the Volta lake, Kente weaving, monkeys and Ghana's highest waterfall. </div> <div> Day 10: return to Accra.</div> <div> Day 11: shop in Accra or relax on the beach before return flight.</div> <div>    </div> <div>   </div> <div> <A HREF="hand_crafted_jewellery.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" Beads and bead jewellery from Ghana"><U>For more about brass and powder glass beads go to Fiema Crafts.</U></A></div> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#FFFF99" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <script type="text/javascript"> var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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The preferred instrument is the Kpanlogo drum, which is played by hand similar to a Djembe. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="60b01c10.jpg" border=0 width="257" height="193" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>Above and below - the gardens of the Drumming Centre with a chalet in the background.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="60e01c10.jpg" border=0 width="257" height="193" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="609fd510.jpg" border=0 width="253" height="337" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Drum makers in Accra - Djembe, centre, and Kpanlogo drums either side.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Information for Drummers</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Position and Technique - </B>The kpanlogo is played from a seated position, with the drum between the legs and angled away from the lap slightly. The kpanlogo can be played using the djembe or conga techniques, but the Ewe have a playing technique unique to the kpanlogo. There are five basic sounds which are all combined to create the unique kpanlogo sound: </div> <div> <B>Bass</B> - cup the hand with the fingers firm and close together, bounce off the center of the head</div> <div> <B>Tone</B> - strike the head with the index finger, the 3rd knuckle making contact with the rim of the drum</div> <div> <B>Slap</B> - strike the head with firm fingers, the top of the palm making contact with the rim</div> <div> <B>Mute</B> - with firm finger tips strike the drum. This sound should be "dead", without a tone</div> <div> <B>Muted Slap</B> - place one open hand on the drum head and "slap" with the other, creating a high pitched crack. </div> <bR> <div> If you watch an experienced adowa or kpanlogo player you'll notice that they raise and lower the drum with their legs as they play. This changes the volume of the bass and tones, allowing the player greater versatility in creating the complex intonations and phrases common to Ewe music.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I>Some teaching notes and videos from Ghana here...</I></div> <div> <I>http://</I><A HREF="http://djembefola.com/djembe-kpanlogo-lessons.php" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://djembefola.com/djembe-kpanlogo-le"><U><I>djembefola.com/djembe-kpanlogo-lessons.php</I></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Here are some videos on YouTube of playing the Kpanlogo in Ghana. </B><A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klYQJ_jNoDs" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klYQJ_jNo"><U><B>www.youtube.com/watch?v=klYQJ_jNoDs</B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id43.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contactus"><U><B>You can specify dates, book, or ask for information here.</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Please enquire for costs - depending on your options.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Email john@fiema.com to find out more about the Ashanti Arts and Crafts Tours.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Or call me on 01488 686 222</B></div> <div>    </div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="perutours.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Join the Fiema Newsletter"><U>Click here to subscribe to my newsletter</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="links.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Tour links"><U><B>Links</B></U></A><B>, </B><A HREF="feedback.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Feedback on Ghana and Ashanti tours"><U><B>What people say</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="tours.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Ghana Bead Tours"><U><B>Fiema tours home</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B> <script language=javascript type="text/javascript" src="http://ss.webring.com/navbar?f=j;y=johnfiema;u=defurl"> </script> <center>Powered by <a href="http://dir.webring.com/rw" target=_top>WebRing</a>.</center>  <noscript><center><table bgcolor=gray cellspacing=0 border=2><tr> <td><table cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr><td align=center> <font face=arial size=-1>This site is a member of WebRing. <br>To browse visit <a href="http://ss.webring.com/navbar?f=l;y=johnfiema;u=defurl"> Here</a>.</font></td></tr></table></td></tr></table> </center></noscript>  </B></div> </td> <td valign="top" width=18.75% BGCOLOR="#FFCC66" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <A HREF="perutours.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Join the Fiema Newsletter"><U>Click here to subscribe to my newsletter</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" Ghana holidays and tours"><U>Tours home page</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="dipo.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Ghana Crafts Dipo Festival tour"><U><B>Ghana Dipo Tour</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="craftstours.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Ghana Crafts tour"><U><B>Ghana Crafts Tour</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="cycling.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Ghana OffRoad Coast to Coast Cycle Tour"><U><B>Ghana Cycle Tour</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="wilderness.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="GhanaWilderness"><U><B>Ghana Wilderness Tours</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="drumming.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Ghana CommunityDjembe drumming "><U><B>Ghana Drumming Tour</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="crafts.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Fiema Crafts and Tours"><U><B>More about Ashanti crafts</B></U></A><B> </B></div> <div> <A HREF="workshops.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Workshops"><U><B>Workshops</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="feedback.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Feedback on Ghana and Ashanti tours"><U><B>What people say</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id42.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Travelling in Ghana"><U><B>Travelling in Ghana</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id40.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Terms and conditions"><U><B>Terms and Conditions</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id43.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contactus"><U><B>Contact us</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="consultancy.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Consultancy"><U><B>Consultancy</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="fairtrade.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Responsible Travel and Fair Trade princi"><U><B>Responsible Tourism and Fair Trade</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="links.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Tour links"><U><B>Links</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="perutours.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Join the Fiema Newsletter"><U><B>Peru Tour</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="peru_crafts.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Peru Clearance Offer"><U><B>Peru Alpaca Special Offer</B></U></A><B>!!!</B></div> <div> <A HREF="hand_crafted_jewellery.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" Beads and bead jewellery from Ghana"><U><B>TO SEE THE CRAFTS PRODUCTS CLICK HERE</B></U></A></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>