10 Rhythms for Beginners - Start Playing Djembe

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[marilynevans]

One of the best instructional videos ever. Very little talking and mostly showing. Thanks

[w.hamilton]

Thank you for taking the time and effort to putting this information out here for free for us newbies. Love it.

[silviamtz]

Wow!!! I was in 3 and I couldn't keep up on 5! I need to practice everyday. I love it! I've never been able to play djembe like this and Im loving the rhythm!!! Thank you so much for this lesson! ❤

[Creamcorns]

Wicked! No fluff, down to the beats :) THANKS

[factlayback]

Clear steps, great feel, connected to the heart of the music

[markhenri]

Very good video for me to show potential percussionists at church the effectiveness of a djembe. Thanks.

[mistiinseattle]

These videos are a great supplement to your online classes. lol I have my work cut out for me, as I am only about 10% into lesson one, and I already knew a lot of that. But I took the beginner class as much better to be ahead of the class than behind. I like your having the strokes written down on this video, as I sometimes have trouble keeping up with what you are doing, especially since I have to reverse it all because of limited use of right hand. But these beginner rhythms are fun because I can learn them and play even while I am taking the classes.

[fahad.malick]

This video is really helpful Ian. Thank you so much. Please make more like these 🪘

[songbyrrd]

Excellent teaching video using slaps. The speed progression for learning is well easy to follow. Thank you. This will definitely help me up my game.

[pendomojaxkalibre]

Thank you so much, great lesson, amazing teacher!!☮️💜🙏👍

[NoHopesNoLimits]

Hi, I’ve started my Djembe way a 4 month ago. one ago joined your channel. Thera are two positive things I can see during the watching: djembe lessons sure at first and improving English skills due to I am from Russia. Anyway, I wish you Good luck, massive stream of new subscribers and other positives.

[mendriin]

I am learning jenmbe from offline classes its been 5 classes, i want to request you that would you please upload a video, that how we use any exercise on a perticular Track or Song. Thank you

[chloeevans]

Cool I’m getting one for myself and these are helpful

[broshad]

Five years later, and Monica's classes are every bit as wonderful to be part of!

[MultidimensionalBeing]

mine has been gathering dust for too long, subscribed liked and learning

[skullpunisherpallone]

Molte 🙏🙏da un principiante 💯💯💯💯👏👏💪💪👍👌🍺🍺🇮🇹🙏

[Cantst]

Thanks for this man. I love the sound of the djembe and I am looking at buying one. Any suggestions for one to begin with ? Or is it just go for it and see how I like it

[charleshamilton]

Could you post the Bass right left
Notes ? I find it little confusing as your left seems to be doing slaps
And your hand is definitely doing the bass .

[jessezimny]

Your online classes are awesome ! I have been learning and improving a lot with my skills. Now I am looking to treat myself for a new djembe and I really like the sounds of yours . Which model it is ?

[echotang]

Do you have any videos about the loud and quiet slaps? Thank you