How to Play the Djembe
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How to Play the Djembe
A djembe is a type of West African drum that is goblet shaped. It is traditionally carved from a single piece of wood with a skin stretched over the top. A djembe is normally 23-25 tall, but can be smaller. Child sized drums are often made...
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Take the dive into Djembe Drum Classes 🪘ONLINE and face to face. Our 6-week series explores traditional rhythms from Mali, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, and Senegal — with a few grooves from Ghana too. We’ve got you covered with beginner to advanced classes available. Expect a friendly teacher, great vibes, and a drum ready to sing. Bring your own djembe or borrow one of ours. ✨ Classes begin 27th October https://africandrumming.com.au/classes/community-drum-classes/ #AfricanDrumming #Djem
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Djembe lessons with Labouzou, our Djembe teacher at Mieruba Art Center , Segou, Mali. | Mieruba Art Center, Segou
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Here’s Simon breaking it down with a simple djembe rhythm tutorial. Every great rhythm is built from the ground up, and in this video, we walk through each layer step by step: 🔹 The foundation (bassline) 🔹 The body & warmth (tone) 🔹 The voice and flair (slap) Put them all together and boom — you have a full rhythm ready to go. This one’s all about making complex rhythms feel simple, so you can hear how each part fits in. #djembe #africandrumming #howtoplay #djembetutorial | African Drumming
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Build it, play it, love it — for life. 🪘✨ Our Drum Making Workshop is your chance to craft your own dream djembe from start to finish. Pick your perfect West African shell, learn every step with our experienced drum maker, and walk away with a drum that’s truly yours. Sessions run all year — we’ll work around your schedule. Ready to roll up your sleeves? Drop us a line and let’s make it happen! #DrumForLife #DjembeMaking #Handcrafted #WestAfricanDrum #RhythmCommunity | African Drumming
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Here’s Simon breaking it down with a simple djembe rhythm tutorial. Every great rhythm is built from the ground up, and in this video, we walk through each layer step by step: 🔹 The foundation (bassline) 🔹 The body & warmth (tone) 🔹 The voice and flair (slap) Put them all together and boom — you have a full rhythm ready to go. This one’s all about making complex rhythms feel simple, so you can hear how each part fits in. #djembe #africandrumming #howtoplay #djembetutorial | African Drumming
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