Balkan Rhythms & Beginning Tupan
Join me for an overview of many rhythms played throughout the Balkans and basic tupan techniques. The Balkans encompasses many countries within Eastern Europe including, but not limited to, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Serbia, Greece and Turkey. The tupan, called davul in Turkey and daouli in Greece, is a shoulder slung drum that all of these countries share. We will explore the tupan, its rhythms and its relationship to music and dance. Reference recordings will give the rhythms context and workshop attendees will be given a basic idea of what the dance looks like. We have a limited number of tupans available, so please bring yours, or you can use other drums (i.e. doumbek or frame drum). All skill levels are welcome!
About Sean Tergis
Drawing on a music base in folk music from the Middle East, Turkey, Greece and the Balkans, Sean Tergis brings a unique element to his drumming through many different influences. Since 2002, Sean has been gigging locally in is home city of San Francisco then, in 2006, he moved to Istanbul where he continued to study and perform. Sean has since toured both locally and internationally performing with various groups. Sean currently plays with Inspector Gadje Balkan Brass, Istanbul Connection, Saul Goodman Orchestra and various other groups local so the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to teaching at Balkan Camp and Lark Camp, he produces a regular event in San Francisco called Balkan Sundays.