Aaron — Ghanaian Xylophone (Gyil) Instructor
Master gyil performer and educator from Babile‑Tanchara (Lawra District). Xylophone instructor at the School of Performing Arts, University of Ghana since 1992; former member of Hewale Sounds and co‑founder/leader of the Local Dimension Band.
Description
Session Length
1 hr 30 mins total
5 min intro · 60 min lecture · 20 min Q&A · 5 min wrap-up
5 min intro · 60 min lecture · 20 min Q&A · 5 min wrap-up
Mode
Lecture-first (80–100%)
Pre-recorded movement clips for analysis
Pre-recorded movement clips for analysis
Audience
Educators, students, cultural programs
All levels, no dance experience required
All levels, no dance experience required
Availability
Live online · Global time zones
Institutional bookings welcome
Institutional bookings welcome
Course Overview:
A lecture‑based introduction to the gyil (Dagara/Lobi wooden xylophone). We cover instrument history and tuning systems, core playing techniques (mallet grip, stroke types, damping), and practical strategies for mastering hand independence, phrasing, and ensemble roles.
- Instrument tour and cultural context
- Technique clinic with slow‑motion video exemplars
- Practice design: patterns, repetition cycles, and goals
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