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Summary: There are many ways to play a djembe drum. Learn how to discover new sounds on a djembe in this free African drum video from a musician.
Jan Sebon has been an authentic presence in the South Florida arts scene. As a poet, musician, teacher and media personality, he continues to define the Haitian experience with a...read more
"And in this clip, you know, Djembe I've talked about three basic sound. But also, when you experience with the drum you will find out there's many sound you can do, like a muff sound with the slap and the base and also this, and also flam or, they have many ways of playing the drum. And a drum, you know, if you're playing traditionally, you need to practice like older dance and know the story of the dance. You know the story of the rhythm and everything because when you, in Africa is, if when they go you learn, they'll learn all the story about the drum, when it was made the first time and also why they play its rhythm and for what occasion and everything. So let's continue with the exercise again which is I combine both sound."
eHow Article: Learning New Sounds on a Djembe Drum