Kirundi Drum Call and Response
K
PLAYERS
6+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Both
MATERIALS
- A drum or any surface that can be tapped rhythmically for each half of the group
HOW TO PLAY
1
Split the players into two groups facing each other, each with access to a drum or a tappable surface.
2
One group plays a short rhythmic phrase together on their drum.
3
The opposite group listens carefully, then plays the same phrase back as closely as they can.
4
A neutral judge or the whole gathering decides whether the response matched closely enough to count.
5
Groups take turns leading and responding, with phrases growing longer and more intricate each round.
6
The group that most consistently matches the calls across all rounds is declared the winner.