Family Fun Indigenous Garifuna Drumming Lesson

5.00

5.0(4 reviews)

Private Tour

1 hour

English

Mobile ticket

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Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour

Mobile ticket

An authentic and interactive Garifuna drumming lesson for all ages. Join a whirlwind introduction to the fascinating and unique culture and music of the Garifuna people of southern Belize. Fun for all ages, abilities, backgrounds, even if you've never touched a drum in your life. Everyone loves learning to play the Garifuna drums. Your instructor will give you a brief history of the unique UNESCO recognized Garifuna people, music and culture. He will then launch straight into your drumming lesson, teaching you a selection of beats on your own large "segunda" bass drum before joining in on his own drum with dynamic and fast rhythms and songs.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Experience the vibrant Garifuna culture with an interactive, family-friendly 1-hour drumming lesson in scenic Punta Gorda. Take a seat in a thatch palapa, and learn to draw Caribbean rhythms from a traditional 'segunda' base drum. Learn about the Garifuna people’s history as you make music with a series of five different rhythms that echo their unique African and Amerindian heritage .

Options

60 minute drumming lesson

Duration: 1 hour

What‘s Included

Local guide

On-site parking

Bathroom facilities

All activities

Gratuities

DVD (available to purchase)

Transportation to/from attractions

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

5.00

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Drumming and Dance
285natanaelt,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Was one of the best experiences I've had getting in touch with music and learning about a new culture. While I'm not much of a dancer, the entire group I went with enjoyed the time spent there.
Rythm, fun, culture, love, singing....best experience
Sun C,Dec 11, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
So much fun, so much cultural experience, so much rythm, the songs in the very special language garinagu. Absolutely recommended to do while you're in Punta Gorda, Belize
Fulfilling immersive cultural fun!
Holly E,Aug 19, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It is one of several immersive and rewarding things to do in Punta Gorda, whether you are a Belizean or a visitor. It would make an excellent team-building exercise for a business or group of teachers who are on retreat in the area. Discover your inner talent--or lack of. Either way, it's fabulous and inexpensive. The instructor Ronald McDonald (his real name) is patient, good-humored and an excellent teacher.