Drum Gahu!: A Systematic Method for an African Percussion Piece

Drum The Rhythms of West African Drumming provides a unique approach to the study of African music. Concentrating on the traditional performance piece Gahu, the author gives step-by-step instructions in principles of West African rhythm. Chapter 1 – Introduction – Discusses the cultural setting of Gahu. Chapter 2 – The Time – Establishes the fundamental rhythm of Gahu. Chapter 3 – The Response – Presents the middle layer of Gahu’s three part texture. Chapter 4 – The Call – Provides unprecedented, detailed instruction in lead drum playing. Chapter 5 – Conclusion – Discusses the role of Gahu in the emergent universal culture of man.