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Blueprint
Materials Required:
- A variety of drums and percussion instruments (djembes, congas, shakers, tambourines, etc.)
- Chairs or stools for participants
- Open space with enough room for movement
- Divide participants into groups of 4-6 members, ensuring a mix of skill levels within each group.
- Briefly introduce drumming and its role in different cultures.
- Explain the concept of a drum circle and collaborative music creation.
- Demonstrate basic drumming postures and safety guidelines.
- Lead participants through simple body percussion exercises to loosen up and establish a group rhythm.
- The facilitator introduces fundamental drumming techniques on a specific instrument (e.g., snare drum).
- Participants practice basic beats individually and then together as a group.
- Gradually introduce additional rhythms and instruments, one at a time.
- Each group practices incorporating the new elements into their existing groove.
- The facilitator leads short rhythmic phrases, and each group responds with their own variations, creating a call-and-response dialogue.
- Encourage individual improvisation within the group framework, allowing for creative expression.
- Guide participants to listen actively to each other and respond musically.
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