Courses
DCMU Courses are a set of progressive lessons on a specific topic.
Courses often feature videos, audio, pictures, and text (similar in content to what you might expect to find on a DVD, but even more.)
A Course brings together the best aspects of a Book, DVD and CD. – And it’s available all the time, anywhere in the world. All you need is Internet access.
Current DCMU Courses
Title Description
Drums and Percussion Guide Learn about a variety of drums and percussion instruments. Learn how each is pronounced, held, and played. This course includes video clips of over 50 different percussion instruments.
Interactive Drumming Experiences Vol. I See a variety of Interactive Drumming and Rhythm Games being presented. Step-by-step instructions are provided. (Volume I). This course is great for facilitators, teachers, therapists, and presenters of all kinds.
Interactive Drumming Experiences Vol. II See a variety of Interactive Drumming and Rhythm Games being presented. Step-by-step instructions are provided. (Volume II). This course is great for facilitators, teachers, therapists, and presenters of all kinds.
Conga Rhythms for Two Drums This is a collection of useful rhythms for two congas. Both traditional and contemporary rhythms are demonstrated and taught. Suitable for intermediate conga players.
How to Play the Native American Flute This course introduces you to the NA flute, shows you how to hold and play it and create music using a variety of techniques. This course is perfect for beginning flute players and even experienced musicians.
The Ultimate Conga Course, Part I This course includes Lessons 1-5 from Kalani's "Ultimate Conga Jam DVD" video. Learn everything from techniques to rhythms. This is a compete course for beginners to intermediate players.
The Ultimate Conga Course, Part II This course includes Lessons 6-10 from Kalani's "Ultimate Conga Jam DVD" video. Learn everything from techniques to rhythms. This is a compete course for beginners to intermediate players.
The Ukulele Course - Part 1 This course includes lessons 1 through 4 for the Ukulele. See also, Part 2
The Ukulele Course - Part 2 This course includes lessons 5 through 7 and gives you more chords and songs. See part 1 before using.
Djembe Jam - Part 1 Learn how to play the West African Djembe: About, Set up, Tuning, and Techniques.
Djembe Jam - Part 2 Learn traditional West African rhythm arrangements for two djembes and three dundun drums.
DCM University enrollment includes:
Courses and Downloads. (For more about each, click the links in the top menu.)
Courses
Courses include a series of progressive lessons and examples that carry the student to new levels of skill and knowledge. Courses often include the same amount of material as a DVD or audio CD with the advantage of being able to include photos and text where beneficial. Watch as often as you like, from any computer, 24/7.
Downloads
Students who are enrolled in DCMU get access to a growing list of downloadable documents and resources (audio, photos, and video). To use as professional development and promotional materials. Downloads are often in PDF format.
Benefits
- Gain access to an entire library of courses for one low fee.
- Watch anytime you want, from any computer.
- Get new courses and resources at no additional cost.
- Learn at your own pace.
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