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Total Rhythm™ Workshops

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Caxixi: Shake Your Seeds!
Thursday August 5, 7:00-9:00pm


Samba for Congas and Djembe
Thursday August 12, 7:00-9:00pm


UDU Rhythms Workshop
Saturday August 21, 1:00-3:00pm


Chekere: Fundamentals and Flow
Saturday August 21, 4:00-5:30pm


Afro-Cuban Rumba
Thursday August 26, 7:00-9:00pm


Introduction to Hand Drumming
Tuesday Sept. 14 and Monday Sept. 27, 7:00-9:00pm




Total Rhythm™ Workshops By Date

Sign up on our E-mail list and you'll receive notice of all percussion workshops! Please send an E-mail indicating your interests.

Thursday August 5, 7:00-9:00pm
Caxixi: Shake Your Seeds!

Thursday August 12, 7:00-9:00pm
Samba for Congas and Djembe

Saturday August 21, 1:00-3:00pm
UDU Rhythms Workshop

Saturday August 21, 4:00-5:30pm
Chekere: Fundamentals and Flow

Thursday August 26, 7:00-9:00pm
Afro-Cuban Rumba

Tuesday Sept. 14 and Monday Sept. 27, 7:00-9:00pm
Introduction to Hand Drumming





Total Rhythm! Caxixi: Shake Your Seeds!

Learn to play Brazilian Caxixi ("cah-she-she"), woven seed-filled baskets similar to shakers but much more versatile! Learn Caxixi hand technique and how to incorporate your whole body while playing. Great for beg.-adv. students who love to dance. Learn exciting rhythms from Brazil (samba, baiao, bossa nova clave), Africa and the USA. All Caxixi provided or bring your own. Full-length instructional DVD covering all rhythms available.

Thursday August 5, 7:00-9:00pm
Total Rhythm Studio
Total Rhythm Studio, 1701 "D" Webster Street, Alameda, CA 94501 (click for directions)
$30/25 advanced

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Total Rhythm! Samba for Congas and Djembe

Learn traditional and contemporary samba de roda ("samba in a circle") rhythms for congas and djembes. Each rhythm broken down and taught SLOWLY, with emphasis on how each fits with the samba de roda bell line. WeÕll cover soloing ideas if time permits. All drums provided or bring your own. No exp. needed - this is an open session for all hand drummers.

Thursday August 12, 7:00-9:00pm
Total Rhythm Studio
Total Rhythm Studio, 1701 "D" Webster Street, Alameda, CA 94501 (click for directions)
$30/25 adv.


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Total Rhythm! UDU Rhythms Workshop

The Udu ("ooh-doo") is a warm, enchanting claypot drum from Nigeria. Join us as we learn basic Udu technique, how to create proper tones and notes, how to hold the Udu, and how to play rhythms from Nigeria, the Caribbean and the USA. No prior experience needed! First-timers welcome! Hand-made Udus provided for use/sale. Warning: Udu playing can be addictive!

Saturday August 21, 1:00-3:00pm
Total Rhythm Studio, 1701 "D" Webster Street, Alameda, CA 94501 (click for directions)
$30/25 adv.


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Total Rhythm! Chekere: Fundamentals and Flow

Diversify your percussion! The chekere (also spelled shekere) is a hollowed-out gourd with beaded skirt which delivers striking bass tones and exciting pulse. Learn basic hand and body technique, as well as versatile rhythms from Cuba, W.Africa and Brazil. Special emphasis on using the body to flow with the chekere.

Saturday August 21, 4:00-5:30pm
Total Rhythm Studio, 1701 "D" Webster Street, Alameda, CA 94501 (click for directions)
$30/25 adv.


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Total Rhythm! Afro-Cuban Rumba

Learn the rhythms of the folkloric Afro-Cuban guaguanco family: tumbao, segundo, rumba clave and palitos with an emphasis on ensemble playing. Put together this sweet music in an encouraging, supportive environment. Learn to play rumba clave and step quarter notes with your feet. Learn how to start each rhythm on time and in it's proper place with clave. All drums provided. Some experience with rumba needed.

Thursday August 26, 7:00-9:00pm
Total Rhythm Studio
Total Rhythm Studio, 1701 "D" Webster Street, Alameda, CA 94501 (click for directions)
$30/25 advanced

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Total Rhythm! Introduction to Hand Drumming

Learn hand-drumming basics: how to hold the drum, how to create the proper notes, how to relax your shoulders and arms and BREATH while you play. Learn rhythms from Africa, Jamaica and Cuba in a warm, supportive and fun environment. All drums provided (or bring your own). No prior experience needed.
First-timers welcome! Tap into the soul of rhythm!

Tuesday Sept. 14 and Monday Sept. 27, 7:00-9:00pm
Total Rhythm Studio
Total Rhythm Studio, 1701 "D" Webster Street, Alameda, CA 94501 (click for directions)
$30/25 advanced

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Pay online with credit card via paypal™ Monday Sept. 27 Workshop






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