Proper Djembe Technique

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[infinadee]

When I first started playing the Djembe drums I started looking at YOUTUBE videos and most of the so called teachers, I mean most don't know what they are doing.
It takes a long time to properly play this drum.
THIS MAN IS GIVING YOU A GOOD AND PROPER START.
FOR REAL.

[bruce-le-smith]

thanks for putting aside the flair of a pro drummer, to demonstrate in a way that allows total novices to see themselves in your examples. A difficult skills to acquire as a teacher, well done!

[leahkirrane]

Just got a djembe today for my 51st bday. This is my first learning video. Thanks for your teaching. Can't wait to get good!

[gsb]

Selfless people like you make learning so interesting without any expectation in return. God bless you!!

[lacifersartgallery]

I first learned djembe in high school and fell in love with it but after my teacher passed I never picked it up again. Watching these videos reminds me of them and the time my schoolmates and I got to experience such a beautiful instrument and culture. These videos are just a refresher of what we learned but I'm glad that I can pick a djembe up again and do what I love and keeping my teachers memory alive. So thank you for doing what you do ❣

[helynnabrooke]

You are an exceptional drum teacher! I am 72 and my wife is a musician, performer, vocalist, songwriter, and plays the guitar and base. I have enjoyed listening to her for 26 years, but never played an instrument with her. Thinking back to elementary school I wanted so much to play drums in the band, but that wasn't an option for girls in the 50's. instead I played the violin but never well. I didn't even enjoy listening to myself practice. You are helping me learn the djemba and I have even played live a few times with my wife. Why are you so good? Because you are teaching to people with all types of learning styles - visual, talking, touch, sound and lots of repetition and examples.

[nd]

I just got my first Djembe, my first drum of any sort. I have a friend that is a Master who came to visit..I shared the teacher I had selected from YouTube, Kalani. He watched silently and said 'You found the right one'. Need I say more. Thank you, thank you.

[vloggingwithtony]

I got a Djembe 2 days ago & this is my first instruction video. I'm 64 & have tried may different instruments over the years & given up on them all as I basically suck at playing & reading music. I figured a Djembe would be relatively easy as there's no music to read or notes to learn. Thanks for making these beginner videos available as it's much appreciated. Kind regards, Tony.

[Marielm]

I used to go to class for this but, undoubtedly I wasn’t interested at all but, since my dad was excited for me I acted like I was. I never practiced since it wasn’t interesting for me. After seeing my Djembe sitting in my closet for the past two years I realized I could make some use of it. Thanks for teaching me this!

[alanmizell]

Just bought my first djembe. Great lesson, in less than 10 minutes I went from graceless thumping to understanding. Now for practice… Thanks for sharing.

[chayaleocadiastone]

Just got 3 drums for my Montessori School, working with toddlers and I am so glad you had this video up. Thanks so much for this!😍

[nayantara]

This is such a wonderful lesson! I don’t even have a djembe but I would love to buy one and learn from you.

[cowboylemonheadmedia]

Thank you Good Sir. I'm a music producer and my wife bought me a Djembe from Ghana and I want to add it to my compositions. This lesson is going to help my practice sessions.

[michaelfarrer]

Open and Slap look exactly the same but sound completely different! It’s insane?!? Wonderful lesson. Thank you very much! 🙌🏼

[barbderousieart]

I haven’t drummed for years and this is a great place to start, doing it right from the beginning! Thank you!

[sosanna]

Thank you so much. I have been really struggling with the difference between an open tone and a slap tone. I have watched bunches of videos and haven't been able to tell the difference even when they are doing it, never mind when I tried it myself. Your video is the only one that has made sense to me. Kudos!

[laurenceboudineau]

Merci beaucoup for this vidéo, very helpful and simple to understand.

[susantaylor]

I am new to all of this. Thank you for the clarity in your teaching!

[amandatse]

Really clear and informative. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this .

[cliffsavage]

Sir, thank you, super instruction, and as commented before, pure selflessly done. Many blessings.