Reading African Djembe drumming with Tankata

Hello and thank you for showing an interest in Tankata Percussion Djembe and Dunun drumming.

IMPORTANT INFO Before you go any further!

PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU'VE NOT BEEN BEFORE SO I KNOW YOU'RE COMING.

Please do not be put off by the low attendance on the Meetup RSVP. this group has now been running consistently for 15 years, almost every Wednesday. These events are just adverts and do not reflect attendance.

Please be aware that the Meetup messaging system is not great, the best way to contact me is to email me at Lifewithdrums@gmail.com or WhatsApp/call 07775688288

Tankata Percussion is a friendly group that plays and studies traditional rhythms from West Africa in particular Djembe and Dunun Rhythms from the Malinke peoples and tribes.

These are music lessons for those interested in taking and developing their skills on the Djembe or Dunun as a musical instrument. The material you will learn is in line with the larger Djembe music tradition and will allow you to progress your playing in larger groups/workshops with Indigenous teachers, whether here in the UK or as part of the global Djembe study movement emanating from West Africa.

The time-tested system we explore offers the swiftest path to honing your skills and expressive abilities on the Djembe and Dunun drums, regardless of whether you're performing in a traditional context.
This system, honed over centuries in the heartland of Djembe, West Africa, seamlessly complements and elevates any other musical techniques you may have acquired.

We've been part of the Readipop charity for over fifteen years and your support of this workshop also helps support the charity and helps us to use music to change people's lives positively through music.

TIMETABLE

Wednesday evenings at Readipop 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

7:00 pm - 7:45 pm Beginners session/everyone
7:45 pm - 8:30 pm Mixed group/everyone
8:30 pm - 8:45 pm Break
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Advanced

Drums can be provided.

During the beginner session, we will focus on basic Djembe techniques and exercises. I will also introduce you to a basic part to play for the later sessions. This session is essential to attend if you're a new player.

At the mixed level, we will focus on a mixture of traditional parts and arrangements. This will be at a very accessible pace, introducing more parts of the rhythms we're learning. This group is suitable for everyone. Beginners can continue to practice what they learned in the first session and also start to experience and learn the intermediate aspects of the rhythm.

Advanced is where I take the gloves off, and we go deeper into the world of complicated Solo parts. Everyone is welcome to attend providing you like a challenge and understand these parts will push your abilities.

Everyone is welcome to all sessions to support each other provided you are considerate to both yourself and others.

PAYMENT

The price is now £10 regardless of how long you stay. This ticket is a mixed Djembe/dunun ticket.

As an experiment and to keep the group accessible. I can offer a £5 Dunun-only ticket. You will learn all the music from the perspective of a Dunun player.

And of course, if Money is an issue please contact me directly as I have several options. I never want money to be a barrier to someone taking part.

I can take cash on the day or you can pay directly into my account below

Steven Southall
Santander
Account: 18166228
Sort code: 09-01-29

ADDRESS

PLEASE BE AWARE WE’RE IN A NEW TEMPORARY VENUE

We’re on the second floor of the building pictured in the Google link below
https://maps.app.goo.gl/zY78SVdeCyj1GSmh7

Richfield Place, Richfield Ave, Reading RG1 8EQ

If you can't find it call me on 07775688288 and someone will come and help you.

Any questions please feel free to contact me

Many thanks