Drum Gahu: A Systematic Method for an African Percussion Piece (Performance in World Music Series)

Drum 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.