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Youth Atenteben (Ghanaian Bamboo Flute) | Ages 12-18 | Fridays 6:00-7:15PM

This course introduces the atenteben (bamboo flute) to students. Students will learn to cover the holes properly to bring out the required sound of the instrument. No musical experience or ability to read musical notation is required; students will learn pieces by ear using solfege. Students will learn various styles such as highlife and funeral tunes from Ghana. By the end of the semester students will be able to perform creditably on the atenteben flute.Requirements: No requirement is needed.

Instructor: Kwaku Manu

Room: 104

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