Method for beginner djembe players-This is a comprehensive tutor for beginner Djembe players that can be used from the first day of playing. Kaan Taprak and Jan Wietse Fokkema's method teaches beginners the basics of playing together with information on the cultural background of the instrument exercises practising tips and rhythm arrangements. Includes a CD that demonstrates all the basic exercises and arrangements in the book.

Djembé a pour objectif d'enseigner aux débutants les fondements du jeu du djembé, de les informer sur le contexte culturel indissociable de l'instrument et de leur donner des conseils pour la pratique quotidienne (exercices de base, arrangements rythmiques, etc.). Il n'est pas nécessaire de maîtriser le langage musical pour se servir de cette méthode. La notation utilisée est facile à comprendre et a été créée spécialement à cet effet. Djembé est accompagné d'un compact disc comprenant 70 plages sur lesquelles sont enregistrés tous les exercices de base et arrangements rythmiques présentés dans cet ouvrage. / Djembé

Play Djembe Now! Have FUN learning contemporary and traditional Djembe Rhythms World-renowned drummer educator Paulo Mattioli shares his special gift for empowering others on the drumming path. Paulo makes playing Djembe easyfor anyone in this comprehensive DVD. You will learn: Essential djembe history tuning and techniques; How to play without hurting your hands; Djembe signals/breaks and communication skills; Djembe rhythms plus Dunun Sangban Kenkeni and Bell Rhythms; Traditional rhythms Kuku Djaa and Moribayassa; Contemporary world music rhythms from Paulo's CD - FIRE; 26 Rhythm Parts in four polyrhythmic arrangements. Special Features: Players Eye View Camera easy to follow just watch and play; Play Along and Learn Anyone can play quickly and easily; Interactive DVD menu Lets you learn at your own pace; Learn parts individually then jam along with the ensemble; Shot in highdefinition and formatted for widescreen DVD playback; Recorded in a 24-bit digital studio for maximum CD Quality sound; Printable online rhythm notations and historical information;