Drumming Overtone Singing, and Mind-Body Synchronization
with Glen Velez
Since ancient times the frame drum has played an important role in The legacy of the frame drum extends to ancient times as an instrument used widely for ritual and healing. In this workshop, you will experience the pulsing of the drum with the rhythm of your own voice in a percussive language inspired by Konnakol, or South Indian rhythm singing. As a group, weWe will call for guidance and support from ancient drummers, and useusing our honest endeavors to create a resonant body-voice-drum sound temple.
This workshop will explore simple movement, rhythmic breathing, and the tones of the frame drum to help strengthen the connections betweenamong the body, the voice, and the drum, as well as to experience the joy of being alive. You We will use active listening, synchronized pulsing, overtone singing, and call and response to generate a sense of unity of purpose within yourself ourselves and the group as a whole as we explore the language of rhythm. People of all frame drum experience levels are welcome.
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