How to Play Drum Grooves on the Marimba With Blessing Chimanga
Let’s dive into the musical world of Zimbabwe and experience its National instrument, the Marimba played by Blessing Chimanga at our studio at Nathaniel School of Music! Blessing is a Marimba player, drummer, percussionist, singer, songwriter, and content producer. He is one of the leading Marimba players in Zimbabwe and has won numerous awards. His band, Blessing 'Bled' Chimanga has traveled around 24 countries and is passionate about sharing their music with the world. 🥁 Check out some of our Rhythm lessons below: Read a Piano Rhythm & Improvise with Chord Patterns https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jls4R6-5H_I How to Play ROCK Piano - Plagal Chord Rhythm Patterns (4-part tutorial) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=libPulphrYs Andalusian Cadence (8-part Piano Tutorial Series) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrNNL05e9FT9RMWaeQkDUyuhRaBQXvbyD 🎓 Learn Music With Nathaniel School of Music: 📇 Enquire to learn music with Nathaniel and Jason Zac via Courses, Workshops, Videos, or Private lessons: https://forms.gle/fsbhFKSgJbZ5xZEr8 🎼 Register for our virtual workshops & lessons: https://geni.us/UpcomingClasses 📹 Our Video Courses (Lifetime Bundle): https://www.nathanielschool.com/members-videos 🎶 Learn all about our flagship course, "Music Method": https://www.nathanielschool.com/musicmethod 📹 All our YouTube lessons (1000+) categorized by skill level, topic & genre all in one place: https://www.nathanielschool.com/freelessons 🤘🏽 Subscribe to our channel: https://geni.us/NathanielYouTube 🕘 Timestamps 00:00 Performance by Blessing Chimanga 01:08 What can a Marimba do? 01:55 Marimba Essentials 02:41 Typical Zimbabwean Groove in 6/8 meter 03:33 Parts played by each hand 06:19 Groove on 4/4 using Paradiddles and Chords 08:58 When to play fast? 11:39 Conclusion 🎹 Follow Blessing Chimanga & social media channel: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCouBSpZprEXYIQzPiAcLKZg Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7w8K39GcG75v6BjiexsJ0S?autoplay=true Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/people/Blessing-Bled-Chimanga/100063489733992/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/blessing-bled-chimanga 🎹 Instagram Handles of the Band: Blessing Bled Chimanga: https://www.instagram.com/bled90 Elisha Zimbeva: https://www.instagram.com/elisha_on_keys Tapiwa Bixy Chishiri: https://www.instagram.com/tapiwabixychishiri Thulani Kawani: https://www.instagram.com/thulanikawani Igeal Njolomah: https://www.instagram.com/njoxbss 📧 Customized & Private Classes: music@nathanielschool.com 📞 +919845465411 (Mobile & WhatsApp) 👨👩👧👦 Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jasonzac 🎧 Listen to Jason Zac Music: https://geni.us/AbsenceYouTubeJZB 💰Donate on PayPal: https://geni.us/DonatePayPal #Marimba #BlessingChimanga #ZimbabweMusic
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