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Date: 01-Mar-02 @ 04:00 AM -
African Rhythmic Ostinato
Okay, someone tell me about rhythms used in tribal African (and other places, like India) drum music. Paticularly, the types of rhythms being played. From what I know it's just basically the same as many ostinato patterns, but sorta on steroids. I know it's polymetric. Is each pattern centered around one specific sound, or are the patterns like multiple hand-drummers at once?