Djembe for beginners - From the basics to a full rhythm

Name: Djembe for beginners - From the basics to a full rhythm
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Learn a full African polyrhythm in an easy to follow series of lessons from the comfort of your own home

Created byNathan Bregmen

Last updated 8/2020

English

What you'll learn

The basics of how to play the djembe, through to a full polyrhythmic African rhythm
The African rhythm "Fankani"
History and cultural context of Djembe and the rhythm we are learning
Some basic solo ideas

Course content

3 sections • 7 lectures • 1h 24m total length

Introduction19:48
An introduction to Djembe basics for those who are brand new to playing the African drum, or who would like to revise their technique.

Fankani - Rhythm 115:37
Rhythm 1 of Fankani broken down at nice slow easy to follow pace that anyone can follow, as well as some information about the rhythm and its cultural context.
Backing tracks for you to use for practicing throughout this course.
Fankani - Rhythm 2 : Passport15:32
rhythm 2 for Fankani broken down in a way that is easy for anyone to follow and learn.
Fankani - Putting it together8:19
Putting the two rhythms and all the breaks together. This video also makes a great play along video to practice too.
A backing track for practicing at a faster pace - 120bpm is also included.

Solo 1 - Beginners solo9:03
A simple solo that is a great place to start your journey into the world of soloing. you can play with solo over the backing tracks we have provided, or any 4:4 rhythm you might come across.
Solo 2 - Intermediate beginners Solo9:47
A great solo suitable for a beginner drummer who is ready to stretch and challenge themselves a bit.
Solo 3 - Intermediate solo6:01
A great first intermediate solo phrase, sounds great when played in a sequence with the first two solos. Will work with any 4:4 rhythm.

Requirements

It will help if you have a djembe drum to use for the course. if you don't we can help you with that too!

Description

This course is an accessible intro to the wonderful world of African drumming.
Focusing on the Djembe, we will start at the very beginning with the absolute basics of how to hit the drum to get the best sound, before moving on to learning a full African rhythm with easy steps that you can play along with as if you were in a one on one lesson.
This great format will enable you to go at your own pace, and you will be amazed how quickly you will be up and playing an exciting traditional polyrhythm.
We also provide notation to help you remember and recall, and understand the rhythms, as well as backing tracks for you to practice along too, for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level.
Once you are familiar with the rhythms and you want to extend yourself, we also have a solo section where you will learn three solo phrases that you can play along with this rhythm, or over any rhythm you like.
All packed into an easy to follow and extremely accessible video lesson format.
You will be glad you decided to learn with us.

Who this course is for:

Beginner and intermediate drummers who want to learn how to play the djembe and how to play African rhythms

Djembe for beginners - From the basics to a full rhythm

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 20min

Fankani - Core Rhythms3 lectures • 39min

Solos3 lectures • 25min

Requirements

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