Hand Drumming and Percussion Skills (beginners part 1)

About this course

Participants explore pulse, timing, coordination and simple rhythmic structures using hand percussion instruments including djembes and congas. Guided practice covers posture, hand technique and producing clear, controlled sounds, alongside basic musical vocabulary and vocalisation used to support learning.

What you'll learn

• Perform basic hand drumming techniques with controlled sound production
• Maintain a steady pulse and play simple rhythms in time with others
• Use drum languages and vocalisation as aids to learning
• Recognise basic polyrhythmic concepts and improvisation
• Identify aspects of the cultural background and health considerations associated with drumming

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for beginners and uses guided, group-based practice. Learners work within an ensemble, listening and responding while maintaining rhythmic patterns. The Beginner level indicates an introductory focus, but the source does not specify whether previous experience is required.