Product Description
Product Description
Rhythmic Foundation is just as much about learning to play music with other people as it is about African Drumming. The content of the DVD caters to beginners with the hopes of giving them a true foundation in understanding how rhythm works, basic djembe, djun-djun and bell technique and how they can actively participate with others in drumming. Jim uses simple traditional songs from West and Central Africa because of their effectiveness in helping students learn these basic concepts.
For the beginning drummer, lifelong player, teacher, or music enthusiast, this DVD is for you! Over 2 hours of enjoyable, easy to follow step-by-step play-along lessons.
With this DVD you will learn:
Extensive technique for djembe, djun-djuns and bell. Learn proper hand positions, tones, and effective ways to make your drum speak
8 Traditional West and Central African drum rhythms: Fanga, Mutwashi, Oke, Osain, Mapasa, Shiko, Nyabinghi, Heartbeat, and Hi-Life.
Rhythmic Ear Training. Develop the capacity to hear and listen and respond to rhythm on a deeper level.
Rhythms for deep relaxation. Learn to use your drum to help release stress.
How to create your own music with your drum. Have fun jamming along with Jim and his friends.
Extensive dexterity, speed, and power exercises. Build your chops, confidence and ability to solo.
Also included:
Printable PDF lessons.
Practice regimens.
Full access to a complete library of rhythm resources.
Review
"As a long-time music teacher of drumming and world music, I have to say that Rhythmic Foundation is the best instructional/play-along resource that I have ever experienced! ...Jim is a master teacher with a unique talent for demonstrating technique, dexterity, coordination, and how to get the best sound out of your drum. The dual visual perspectives (straight on and a bird's eye view) are invaluable. This DVD will enable you to significantly improve your playing, regardless of your level of experience."
- --Elizabeth Wilson, Boys Latin School of Baltimore, MD
About the Actor
About the Actor
From 1990-2005 Jim Donovan was a founding member and driving force of the multi-platinum band Rusted Root. Jim made countless trips around North America and abroad with the popular jam-band, sharing the stage with rock & roll legends such as Santana, Page and Plant, Sting, Dave Matthews Band, The Allman Brothers, Sheryl Crowe, The Grateful Dead, and many others.
Recently named "2008 Drum Circle Facilitator of the Year" by the readers of Drum! Magazine.
Donovan studied and played African rhythms with various master drummers such as Congolese master drummer Elie Kihonia, Mamady Keita and Mbemba Bangoura. He also studied African Music with noted scholar Kwabena Nketia from Ghana.
He has researched traditional African music for over 20 years via field recordings, and has continuously integrated his findings into all his music both as a solo recording artist and with Rusted Root.
As a solo artist, Donovan has released 5 highly acclaimed solo CD's as well as 4 instructional drumming CD's. His newest releases include Drum the Ecstatic International, The Yoga of Drum and Chant, and a hand drumming instructional series called Rhythmic Foundation: Volumes 1 and 2.
Fulfilling his desire to share the power of rhythm first hand, Donovan built a series of educational drumming workshop programs that he teaches across the US and Europe at universities, festivals, schools, corporations, and specialty venues. He is a full time instructor of music at Saint Francis University in Loretto, PA, the current director of the Saint Francis University World Drumming Ensemble. and the director of The annual Rhythm Renewal Drumming Retreat.
Donovan is also a featured monthly columnist in Drum! Magazine.
About the Director
About the Actor
From 1990-2005 Jim Donovan was a founding member and driving force of the multi-platinum band Rusted Root. Jim made countless trips around North America and abroad with the popular jam-band, sharing the stage with rock & roll legends such as Santana, Page and Plant, Sting, Dave Matthews Band, The Allman Brothers, Sheryl Crowe, The Grateful Dead, and many others.
Recently named "2008 Drum Circle Facilitator of the Year" by the readers of Drum! Magazine.
Donovan studied and played African rhythms with various master drummers such as Congolese master drummer Elie Kihonia, Mamady Keita and Mbemba Bangoura. He also studied African Music with noted scholar Kwabena Nketia from Ghana.
He has researched traditional African music for over 20 years via field recordings, and has continuously integrated his findings into all his music both as a solo recording artist and with Rusted Root.
As a solo artist, Donovan has released 5 highly acclaimed solo CD's as well as 4 instructional drumming CD's. His newest releases include Drum the Ecstatic International, The Yoga of Drum and Chant, and a hand drumming instructional series called Rhythmic Foundation: Volumes 1 and 2.
Fulfilling his desire to share the power of rhythm first hand, Donovan built a series of educational drumming workshop programs that he teaches across the US and Europe at universities, festivals, schools, corporations, and specialty venues. He is a full time instructor of music at Saint Francis University in Loretto, PA, the current director of the Saint Francis University World Drumming Ensemble. and the director of The annual Rhythm Renewal Drumming Retreat.
Donovan is also a featured monthly columnist in Drum! Magazine.
- MPAA rating : G (General Audience)
- Package Dimensions : 7.1 x 5.42 x 0.58 inches; 1.01 Pounds
- Director : Jim Donovan
- Media Format : NTSC
- Run time : 2 hours
- Release date : November 12, 2007
- Actors : Jim Donovan
- Studio : Jim Donovan Music
- Number of discs : 1
