UDU DRUM COURSE WITH WORLD-CLASS PERCUSSIONIST RENATO MARTINS
Renato Martins is considered a UDU master by the specialized media. There are many UDU courses available online but mostly applying the technique from other percussion instruments such as the darbouka and the split-finger technique to the UDU playing. Here you will learn Renato’s own innovative technique created especially for the UDU drum.
WHAT THE STUDENTS SAY
“Renato Martins has a unique approach to playing the UDU which can be immediately adapted to many playing situations. His ability to play udu is extraordinary and his teaching style is relaxed, patient, supportive and always with a dose of humor. I look forward to every lesson.”
Daryl McDicken – British Columbia, CANADA
"I'm very excited to recommend the UDU DRUM course to all of you. It was created by the wonderful and master player Renato Martins. In the course you will learn how to play the UDU in a very creative way. It's great that Renato takes care of all the questions you might have."
Lider Chang – Xinghai, CHINA
THE UDU DRUM
The UDU was originated by the Igbo and Hausa people of Nigeria. Actually being a water jug with one more hole, the UDU was played by women for ceremonial uses. Usually the UDU is made of clay and it is widely used by percussionists in different music styles. This mesmerizing instrument is played by hand and produces a special and unique bass sound by quickly hitting the big hole. Furthermore the whole corpus can be played by fingers.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR
Beginner to Advanced Percussionists
You are a percussionist looking for new percussion skills, new instruments and you want to increase your session and gig opportunities
Drum Set Players
You are a drum kit player and would like to have a hybrid set by adding percussion and still be able to perform as a drum kit player in your band or music projects
Percussion Teachers
You are a percussion educator; you know that the percussive universe offers so many instruments and techniques that complement each other in the learning process and you want to provide your students with new possibilities
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
RENATO MARTINS
The Brazilian world-class percussionist, educator and former Cirque du Soleil artist Renato Martins is described as an innovator of Brazilian percussion and is considered one of the most internationally respected percussion artists in the world.
Renato Martins is a percussion educator, clinician and taught percussion at some of the most important music schools and universities in Brazil. Renato has been teaching percussion and performing workshops in Belgium, other countries in Europe and in the world. In 2016, Renato was guest artist and clinician at the University of Florida’s Brazilian Music Institute (BMI)
- PLAYING AND TEACHING PERCUSSION FOR +30 YEARS
- FORMER CIRQUE DU SOLEIL ARTIST
- ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE AT UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
- LATIN PERCUSSION ARTIST AND OFFICIAL CLINICIAN
- AUDIX MICROPHONES ARTIST
- ZOOM ARTIST
- SOUNDBRENNER ARTIST
- BOX PERCUSSION FOUNDER
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Once you enroll in the course, you will have instant access to the video lessons containing the series of exercises already with notation and you will be able to work on any device connected on the internet such as cell phones, tablets and computers.
- UDU PLAYING POSTURE
- THE UDU MAKING
- BASIC STROKES
- UDU NOTATION
- ALTERNATING HIGH-PITCHED STROKES
- INDEX FINGER AND SIDE STROKES TECHNIQUE
- BASS STROKES
- BASS AND HIGH-PITCHED STROKES COMBINATION
- BASIC PATTERNS
- BAIÃO PATTERNS
- SAMBA PATTERNS
- SAMBA VARIATION PATTERNS
BONUS
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course. You decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.
Do I get access to other instrument courses?
No. You will have access to the UDU DRUM COURSE lessons only. If you want to have access to all instruments you have to enroll in the ALL-ACCESS CREATIVE PERCUSSION ONLINE COURSE available in the featured courses section of the CREATIVE PERCUSSION ONLINE COURSE homepage.
Should I agree to receive instructional and promotional e-mails from Creative Percussion Online Course?
Yes. We strongly recommend that you choose to receive the e-mails when signing up. Telegram support is available for communication with Renato Martins but also important news may arrive by e-mail. No spam will be sent to you.