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Learn how to play the djembe drum with basic techniques and drum rudiments - free video series.
There are 14 videos in this series:
Learn about the djembe drum and how to play it from a music expert in this free musical instrument video series.
Learn how to position the djembe when playing from a music expert in this free musical instrument video series.
Learn how to play the djembe, with techniques such as keeping your joints bent and loose, from a music expert in this free musical instrument video series.
Learn how to play djembe drum rudiments such as the single stroke from a music expert in this free musical instrument video series.
Learn how to play djembe drum rudiments such as the double stroke from a music expert in this free musical instrument video series.
Learn how to play djembe drum rudiments such as the flam from a music expert in this free musical instrument video series.
Learn how to play djembe drum rudiments such as the flam tap from a music expert in this free musical instrument video series.
Learn how to properly store your djembe from a music expert in this free musical instrument video series.
Learn how to drum using a stick to play the djembe from a music expert in this free musical instrument video series.
Learn how to change the tone of the djembe while playing from a music expert in this free musical instrument video series.
Learn how to play the djembe using individual fingers from a music expert in this free musical instrument video series.
Learn more about how to change the tone of the djembe while playing from a music expert in this free musical instrument video series.
Learn how to manipulate the sound of the djembe from a music expert in this free musical instrument video series.
See a djembe drum jam session in this free musical instrument video series.
The djembe is a large, goblet-shaped drum that is either skin or synthetic covered and played with bare hands. The drum is a membranophone, meaning its covering in a shell, usually rawhide. Its origins trace back to West Africa, where it is a monumental part of the culture and musical history. While the djembe drum has found popularity in the Western world as a part of a drum circle, its intended ensemble use is with a dunun drum and bells. Djembe soloists or lead drummers will beat rhythms to accent and accompany dancers, signaling changes in dance steps as well as adapting to the dance. For this reason, it's important for djembe drummers who want to use the instrument in the traditional fashion to learn a variety of rhythms and beats popular with African dance. Playing a drum with bare hands might seem like an easy task, but when the musician is required to play, predict and adjust to dancers and other musicians, it becomes a little harder. If you want to learn how to play the djembe, learn for free online from one of our experts who will introduce you to the djembe drum and how its played.
In this free online video series learn how to play the djembe from expert djembe drummer Aaron Moon. Watch as he demonstrates djembe rudiments such as the single stroke, double stroke, flam, and flam tap; and how to create the bass tone. Learn also how to use sticks, change the pitch and tone of the djembe, how to manipulate sound, and how to store your djembe.
This series is an Equilibrio Films production.
Aaron Moons Born in Worcester MA, and growing up in Granby, CT I have been blessed with a musical family that supports and encourages the pursuit of an instrument. I started with two years of piano lessons starting in 4th grade and then switching to drum lessons which continue to this day. In high school I played drums in a funk rock group called “Mambo”. My college experience was also filled with music when I attended North Park University in Chicago, Il. I received a BA in Communications/Media studies, played in the jazz ensemble and combo. Since living in Chicago I have played drums for the bands “Redvinegar”, “Eskimo Palace”, and currently “The Sleeptights”. You can check out The Sleeptights at myspace or www.thesleeptights.com. I also am currently working on a side project, “Pale Cowboy” with the talented and melodically blessed Karl Helander formerly of “The Good Lie”. You can also check out Pale Cowboy at myspace.com. Enjoy the video and keep making music!dkdk
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