We Felt The Rhythm!

‘Feel The Rhythm’ Workshop presented by Peter Vadiveloo – 23^rd June

The final workshop for this year’s series was Rhythm/Percussion led by Peter Vadiveloo. Our group of 16 participants was a good mix of male/female, youth/adult, and levels of experience, all gathering for 4 hours to feel the rhythm! And that we did…

The workshop began with hush while Peter demonstrated a sequence of voice, body and instrument percussion. This performance was magnificent, and mystifying… 

Peter then guided us through each action beginning slowly and precisely. By the end of the day we were confidently running through the very sequences that had looked impossible 4 hours earlier.

As you can see by the photos, the beginning of the session required serious concentration.   A few hours later were all so relaxed getting into the rhythm, it was tricky taking a photo without blurring!

Peter provided a vast range of percussion instruments and throughout the workshop we had an opportunity to have a go at a variety of drums, tambourines and shakers.

Peter is a brilliant leader, personable, dynamic and very thorough. Participants left the workshop uplifted, with a more confident and improved understanding of playing rhythm.

A fantastic afternoon - much focus, laughter, enthusiasm and exhilaration.

A number of people commented afterwards that although they’d looked forward to the workshop the afternoon far exceeded their expectations.

 

Peter is running a one-hour workshop at our Newport Folk Festival this weekend.  This workshop will be held on Saturday 7^th July, 1-2pm at the Newport Scout Hall.