*This class has been rescheduled to Weds, April 8
The family of “Frame Drums” includes drums from many cultures around the world. Native American, Celtic, Mediterranean, Middle-Eastern, Indian, African and many different Asian traditions have all created rich traditions based around this very simple - but incredibly versatile - style of drum.
This workshop focuses on the “lap style” technique of playing, which is most commonly seen in the Middle-East and Mediterranean regions. You will learn the predominant sounds and how to use them to play grooves and phrases on the drum. This is a hand technique, so no sticks will be needed.
The workshop will also introduce a language that can be directly applied to the drum, and acts as a “storyteller” or “guide” for the rhythms and music that get played on the drum.
No prior experience is necessary, but it is important to bring a drum with you, as we will be playing a lot.
LIVESTREAM INFO: This class is available via live streaming video and as a video recording that can be replayed. Video access will be provided to all participants who register online.
Presenter Bio:
Tripp Dudley is an accomplished tabla player, drummer and percussionist with performance experience in many diverse musical traditions. His deep groove and virtuosity across multiple instruments have paved the way for his many journeys around the world with many different artists. He has performed with: Pandit Samir Chatterjee, Dan Weiss, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Jamshied Sharifi, Maartin Allcock, Pete Zorn, John Ragusa, Adam Rudolph, Rogério Boccato, Hamid Drake,Tim Keiper, Matt Kilmer, Philip Mayer, Simrit, Jai Jagdeesh, Salieu Suso, Kevin Nathaniel, Mirabai Ceiba, Bolé, Salif Bamakora and many others. Tripp’s strength with uncommon rhythmic cycles and polyrhythmic concepts led him to find the tabla, a drum from the North Indian classical tradition. He has been a dedicated student of tabla for over 15 years, and was initiated as a formal disciple by Pandit Samir Chatterjee, continuing a teacher-student lineage that dates back almost 300 years. Tripp has taught many workshops and private lessons, and played thousands of concerts in more than 25 different countries. He is a graduate of Berklee College of Music, and endorses Saluda cymbals.