1. Polyrhythm into Minimalism
Watch Burundi Drummers video clip
African Drumming – the most popular instrument in Africa is the drum
African drums come in a variety of shapes and sizes
Some have various kinds of skins
Drums can have one, two, three or more tones
They are played with large or small sticks, hands or both
There are drums whose pitch can be modified when playing

2. Rhythm in African Music
Rhythms are the core of African Drumming music
Cyclic rhythms are rhythms that are repeated over and over
Sometimes groups of drummers can play at the same time starting and stopping at different times – this is called polyrhythm

3. Performing a polyrhythmic piece●