Author Question: As happens in instrumental music of many African peoples, Ewe drum phrases often have vernacular ... (Read 12 times)

PhilipSeeMore · **on:** Jul 25, 2018

As happens in instrumental music of many African peoples, Ewe drum phrases often have vernacular texts. Who usually knows these texts?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What are the two ways Agbekor drummers strike a drum skin? What kind of sound does each strike produce?

What will be an ideal response?

chevyboi1976 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Usually only drummers know the texts. Even Ewe speakers cannot understand drum language just by hearing the musicthey must be told.

Answer to Question 2

Bounce strokes at which the stick bounces off the drum skin, producing a ringing sound
Press strokes at which the stick presses the drum skin, producing a muted sound