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Weekly Drumming, Dance and Singing Classes

Tuesday - Congas, for experienced and dedicated players - contact us for more info

Wednesday - Samba Band, "The Lounge", Leeds University Union Lower Ground Floor


And coming soon, African drumming on a Monday, date and venue to be confirmed

Current Drumming Program

Classes cover Traditional Rhythms, Songs and Dances. 
Technique, Timekeeping, General Musicianship. Group and Solo Playing. To create a good Foundation and Feel for Afro Root Styles. 

History and origins of the rhythms are explained.

We adopt a very open and friendly approach to teaching so don't be shy, come down and have a go.


All classes £7 adults/ £5 students and children 

SAMBA BAND
The Honeydrum "Sound Guerillas"
 
Pumping out Monster Rhythms from Brazil

Come play in our Hyde Park SAMBA BAND, this is the honeydrum big band. we are expierienced players with our own ideas. a chance to get creative. come down and rock the house. Get Me

Instruments

 Surdos,  Snare Drum,  Ago Go Bells,  Tamborim's

Repenique, Ganza, Shekere, Congas, Djembe, Timbales

Grooves

Batucada, Samba Reggae, Baion, Funk, 6/8, Afro Bloc, Glub Grooves and Beats + loads more,
 

7.00pm Performance group for Experienced Players  
 
                 

 We practice

 1) Technique (to get the best sounds from the drums)

 2) Timekeeping (understand rhythm and time)

 3) Grooves (rhythms for different instruments)

 4) Group Playing (how different parts fit together)

 5) Breaks and Calls (how to use signals in samba)

 6) Songs ( beautiful songs to compliment grooves)
 7) Solos (a chance to let rip and get going if you are ready) 

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DJEMBE DRUMMING for
AFRICAN Rhythms and Songs
With  Djembe  and  Djun Djun Rhythms and Songs from West Africa
7.00pm Beginners and Regular Players,
this group is up and running,
if you have the beats or you are new to 
drumming, come down and join the fun.

 We practice

 1) Technique (to get the best sounds from the drums)
 2) Timekeeping (understand rhythm and time)
 3) Grooves (Traditional and Modern rhythms and beats)
 4) Group Playing (how different parts fit together)
 5) Breaks and Calls (how to use signals in African drumming)
 6) Songs (beautiful songs to compliment grooves)
 7) Solos, soloing and solo phrases between soloists is a big part of this group. 
     Here is where you can develop your individual style and learn from others.

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SAMBA SCHOOL

A great place to learn to play and sing Afro-Brazillian rhythms and songs

Instruments

 Surdos,  Snare Drum,  Ago Go Bells,  Tamborim's

Repenique, Ganza, Shekere, Congas, Djembe, Timbales

Grooves

Batucada, Samba Reggae, Baion, Funk, 6/8, Afro Bloc, Club Grooves and Beats + loads more,
 

7.00pm Beginners Group for new players and beginners   
 
                 

 We practice

 1) Technique (to get the best sounds from the drums)

 2) Timekeeping (understand rhythm and time)

 3) Grooves (rhythms for different instruments)

 4) Group Playing (how different parts fit together)

 5) Breaks and Calls (how to use signals in samba)

 6) Songs ( beautiful songs to compliment grooves)
 7) Solos (a chance to let rip and get going if you are ready

a fun and friendly group for people who want to get into samba and Afro root world music