Beginning Djembe

Learn to play djembe! This hands-on workshop will help you produce a good sound, develop a healthy playing technique, and learn the essential concepts and rhythms of West African djembe drumming.

Videos

• Introduction & Warming Up (07:56) - Michael Markus and Joe Galeota welcome you to the course before doing a quick warm up.

• Exercises (12:12) - In this video, learn some different exercises for developing your technique.

• Dundun Technique & Exercises (04:36) - In this video learn techniques and exercises for playing the Dundun.

• Sofa (24:59) - Learn the Sofa rhythm.

• Soli (24:17) - In this video, we learn about the Soli rhythm.

• Improvisation (12:31) - Learn some improvisation techniques for the Djembe.

• Djembe Care & Maintenance (09:25) - See how to properly care for and maintain your Djembe.