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To recreate Atsiã
on the drum set I have assigned the parts traditionally played
by different members of an Eve drumming ensemble to the
different limbs of my body. The role of Gankogui (a double bell)
which is the time keeper in this music will be played by my left
foot. The role of Kidi (a small supporting drum) will be played
by my left hand. The role of Sogo (a supporting drum like kidi
but larger) will be played by my right foot. In a dialogue (a
conversation between the lead drum and the supporting drums)
I will play the open notes with my left hand and the closed notes
with my right foot. The role of Atsimevu (a tall, narrow
drum which the lead drummer uses to communicate with the rest
of the ensemble) will be played by my right hand.
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