How to Play Djembe (Book/CD set)
by Alan L. Dworsky & Betsy Sansby, Alan Dworsky, Betsy Sansby
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Author: Alan Dworsky, Alan L. Dworsky & Betsy Sansby, Betsy SansbyEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2000-02-15
ISBN: 0963880144
Number of pages: 96
Publisher: Dancing Hands Music
Book Reviews of How to Play Djembe (Book/CD set)
Book Review: Above the basics
Summary: 4 Stars
Just purchased a djembe and wanted some guidelines. The CD is very good. It is very helpful the way they isolated the tracks so that you can hear it seperately and with another part. The charts in the book look intimidating. For me, hearing the samples was easier than reading the music and putting it to the drum. The CD is good listening even if your not playing along. A bit above the basics but that is the only way you'll learn.
Summary of How to Play Djembe (Book/CD set)
This book is a complete, step-by-step, user friendly course on how to play djembe. Right from the start, in addition to learning how to make all the basic strokes, you'll be learning interlocking parts for some of the most popular West African rhythms; Kuku, Djole, Kassa, Madan, Suku, Sunguru Bani and Thiba. After working through only a few lessons, you'll be able to put the parts together and start playing these irresistible rhythms with your friends. The rhythms are written in simple charts, so no music reading is required. The CD that comes with the book gives you a chance to hear how each part sounds separately and how the parts for each rhythm fit together. It was recorded by John Camara, a master drummer from Bamako, Mali. Each rhythm lasts at least five minutes, so you'll have plenty of time to play along. And when John solos during the final three minutes of each track, you'll feel the thrill of playing your part along with an ensemble and lead drummer.Percussion Books
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