| Published | 2022-06-13 |
| Platform | Udemy |
| Price | $19.99 |
| Instructors |
Jason Wong
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| Subjects |
Learn the basics behind centuries of tradition
Learn an entire lion dance drumming routine with this course!
You'll learn the basic rhythms and link them together to create an endless variety of drumming patterns. With lots of opportunity for practice, you will learn to combine rhythms to create music that completes a lion dance performance.
The lion dance is a performance that brings good fortune and new beginnings. Colourful and eye-catching, the lion is supported by drums that bring the dance to life. This course will guide you in drumming, covering a blend of musicality, history, and athleticism. Our focus on the practical skills of lion dance drumming will get you hands-on as fast as possible. By the end of the course, you will be able to play an entire lion dance routine and bring your own creative touches to this tradition.
Whether you've never picked up an instrument or compose your own music, this course will provide you with simple explanations to quickly learn the fundamentals of lion dance drumming. You'll learn a simple system to write and keep track of the different rhythms you'll learn. For those without a drum or drumsticks, easy-to-find alternatives are provided in the course.
By the end of this course, you will have the skills to confidently play an entire routine and have a deeper understanding of the profound cultural meaning behind lion dance.