Internalizing Multiple Pulse Streams.

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  • Author(s): BOONE, BENJAMIN
  • Source:
    Downbeat. Feb2021, Vol. 88 Issue 2, p46-47. 2p. 1 Color Photograph, 1 Diagram.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      GHANAIANS; POLYRHYTHM (Music theory); COUNTERPOINT; COLLINS, John; MUSICAL composition; ISORHYTHM
    • Abstract:
      The article offers suggestions on how to play Ghanaian music. It highlights the polyrhythm and polyphony features of Ghanaian music. It presents views of John Collins, professor at the University of Ghana, on the technique followed by Ghanaians to balance steady pulse stream by their feet movement. It also discusses the differing movement rates internalized by Ghanaians musicians to embellish with isorhythms.